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Posted By: NigelSpiers Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/04/21 10:39 PM
Set Me Free

Hi Folks,

This is a song I wrote many years ago when I was a regular gigging musician at clubs and on the road.

It features the fabulous Mike Arthur on lead guitar.

Vocals - Nigel Spiers
Piano - Nigel Spiers
Other backing instruments are from a PG Music, Band In A Box Midi style by Bob Notes Norton.

Music & Lyrics - Nigel Spiers.
Posted By: Sironedragon Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/05/21 03:30 AM
cool....more cowbell
Posted By: AudioTrack Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/05/21 06:32 AM
Classic 12-bar blues, all encapsulated in a dynamic performance.
Posted By: rayc Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/05/21 06:47 AM
That's a terrific left hand Nigel.
I was interested in how you managed the bass and left hand piano in the mix.
It did lean a little but wasn't trouble in my brain.
Nice playing...the sort of song that keeps the dancing folk on their feet.
the vocal tone on "Don't wanna fight" was very JLL.
Posted By: chulaivet1966 Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/05/21 08:56 AM
Hey Nigel....

Yep....a good I/IV/V rocker.
Good vocal performance and Mike is a damn fine guitar player.

Well done all around.
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/05/21 10:58 AM
Nigel,

Well done all the way around.

Sweeeet piano!
Excellent guitar work from Mike.
Good vocals. They have a nice "warmth" to them
(folks often add too much high end trying to make a vocal lift above the band. Not the case here. The vocal sits really nicely in the mix - clear and warm)

A good mix. Drums sound good. I thought the bass could have use just a bit more bottom (a small thing).

Enjoyed.

fj
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/05/21 03:05 PM
Hi Eli/Ken,

Thanks for your comments.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/05/21 08:17 PM
Loved it, piano was cool and Mike was cooking on guitar. Good vocal. Great work!
Posted By: MarioD Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/05/21 08:29 PM
Rockabilly at its best, loved it.

I love rockabilly and you kicked this out of the park. Love the groove, vocal, backing tracks, and that outstanding guitarist.

Everything is perfect!

Loved it.
Posted By: Ember - PG Music Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/05/21 10:05 PM
This song has a wonderfully classic sound to it! I know exactly what genre this was as soon as the song started playing. Great job and thanks for sharing.
Posted By: Frankp Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/05/21 10:44 PM
Nigel, Sounds great, the mix and the performances. The vocal and the spoken comments both bring to mind B.B. King. That piano part is a workout, takes endurance.

That drum track really sounds great, they are brighter and pop more than has been my experience. Any processing tricks you might want to share?

Thanks for sharing.
Posted By: BabuMusic Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/06/21 10:27 AM
Yeow!! That piano grabbed me and I wouldn't let go. You must have been a gas to play with, and a great guitar track by Mike Arthur. Did you play with your feet sometimes like The Killer? Great mix and the band sounds great.
Posted By: CaptainMoto Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/06/21 12:23 PM
You're really tickling those ivories!

Well written, well performed, well produced.

All around BIg Energy.

well done.

moto
Posted By: Scott C Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/06/21 01:10 PM
Wowser. Love the piano work. Vocal was excellent. Guitar tone and playing was perfect. Very very cool song. Well done
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/06/21 08:51 PM
Hi Videotrack,

Thanks for your generous comments.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: Gary Weder Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/06/21 10:31 PM
Hi Nigel

A good 'ol 50's rocker , fun fun funtastic ! Had a smile from start to finish. You did good vocals on this as well as your usual quality production. I was imagining Mike doing a duck walk while soloing. Very enjoyable.
cheers
Gary.
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/07/21 11:03 PM
Hi Ray,

Thanks for your comments.

I wish I had played that left hand but it was Bob Notes Norton - I played the right hand in the choruses where it needed a bit more energy.

JLL (Jerry Lee Lewis) - he is fully to blame for me taking up the piano. One night I heard him on the wireless (radio for some of you younger folk) playing "Great Balls of Fire" and I was totally hooked.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: BlueAttitude Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/08/21 09:44 AM
Sounds like Jerry Lee Lewis with Chuck Berry on guitar.

Actually Mike is better than Chuck was, but he certainly nails Chuck's style with the double stops he was famous for.

Really good, Nigel, lots of fun!
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/08/21 08:08 PM
Hi Chulaivet,

Thanks for your comments - much appreciated.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: PeterF Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/08/21 11:18 PM
Nicely done.

Great authentic sound strong vocal and the guitar is excellent.

Good stuff.

Peter
Posted By: justanoldmuso Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/09/21 02:28 PM
what fun. wheres a sock hop lol.
lovely vocal character nigel.
this song gave me lots of smiles.

where you sing set me free till the morning light ..
how bout a vocal double for reinforcement ?

imho this is what its all about ie haveing fun with music.

my goodness nigel.
re chuggin. love the mix of male and femme vocs.
cook my meat...what fun. great lyrics.
chuggin should be played on every radio stn imho.
wowser

nigel , your very very talented.
huge kudos nigel.
best
om
Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/09/21 07:58 PM
That was awesome! Loved it.

I dig that boogie-woogie piano. Non-stop kinetic energy. I love that Jerry Lee Lewis sound.

Guitar work is spot on.
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/10/21 09:16 AM
Hi Floyd,

Thanks for all your generous comments and glad you enjoyed the song.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/10/21 10:21 PM
Hi TuneMonger,

Thanks for your comments and I will pass them on to Mike Arthur.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: rsdean Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/11/21 10:54 AM
Nigel,

This is outrageously good... Loved it!

Bob
Posted By: Birchwood Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/11/21 01:02 PM
Hello Nigel,

Ooh, I enjoyed this 'classic' rock and roll song of yours.
I almost see how you are singing it. Is your sore throat healed by now?
Good band too.

It was really fun to listen. My feet are still twisting (a bit),
Hans
Posted By: Janice & Bud Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/11/21 05:54 PM
As Janice said, "Jerry Lee and the Big Bopper run into each other in the studio and..."

The piano hand mashup sounds great.

Smokin' guitar also.

Bud (who has a few years on Janice smile ) has been a rockabilly fan since childhood in the 50's
and this did not disappoint.

Enjoyed it.

J&B
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/11/21 08:42 PM
Hi Mario,

I'm glad you enjoyed the song. Yeah - Mike Arthur is a national New Zealand treasure.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: Leon1 Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/12/21 08:38 PM
Nice rocker, Nigel. Excellent work on piano and Mike's guitar work is very tasty.
Regards,
Leon.
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/13/21 01:02 PM
Hi Ember,

Glad you enjoyed our song.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/13/21 07:59 PM
Hi Frank,

Thanks for your comments - BB King - one of my all time favourites.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: dcuny Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/14/21 03:24 AM
First thought: Nice piano.
Second thought: Nice guitar.
Third thought: Nice vocal.

There's a theme here, but I can't quite put my finger on it. wink
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/14/21 06:58 PM
Hi Marty,

Thanks for your positive comments as always.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/15/21 07:32 PM
Hi Moto,

I'm glad you liked the song.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/16/21 10:42 PM
Hi Scott,

I'm glad you enjoyed the song and thanks for your kind comments.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: sixchannel Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/17/21 05:28 PM
Absolute Gem! How did I miss this?
Proper Rock n Roll, just like it used to be. Sigh.
Great vocal and piano too.
The Lead guitar work is excellent too. Telecaster??
Great listen.
Bests
Ian
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/17/21 11:52 PM
Hi Gary,

Thanks for your thoughts - yes Mike Arthur is a real showman and has more chops than any guitarist I've ever seen.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: firesong Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/18/21 03:31 PM
Hey Nigel....great all around...super guitar and piano licks...takes me back...straight up rock-n-roll...can't beat it.
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/19/21 07:45 AM
Hi Dave,

You are right Mike is a much better guitarist than Chuck but on the other hand Mike hasn't written a heap of #1 hit songs.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/20/21 12:15 AM
Hi Peter,

Thanks for your generous thoughts.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/20/21 08:11 PM
Hi Om,

Thanks for all your great comments.

Set Me Free vocals - yes good idea.

Chuggin - yes that's one of my favourites also. I would guess there are many forum members who have had similar experiences on stage.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/21/21 07:53 PM
Hi Ezekiel,

Thanks for your generous comments - much appreciated.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/24/21 12:43 AM
Hi Bob, Hans, Janice & Bud, Leon, David, Ian and Firesong,

Thanks to all of you for your generous comments and I'm delighted you enjoyed the song.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: Charlie Fogle Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/24/21 01:01 AM
Originally Posted By: MarioD
Rockabilly at its best, loved it.

I love rockabilly and you kicked this out of the park. Love the groove, vocal, backing tracks, and that outstanding guitarist.

Everything is perfect!

Loved it.


I'm with Mario. He said my thoughts perfectly.

Charlie
Posted By: Torrey Bliss Re: Set Me Free (Rock & Roll) - 10/27/21 11:23 PM
That's a smokin band with skilled musicians at work! Super job on this! Such a beautiful clean mix...everything is sitting perfectly! Thanks, Torrey
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