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Hi All, here's a new song I just finished - it's all done in BIAB/RT, then exported to my Tascam DP-008 for vocals and mixing. Hope you enjoy - thanks for listening. Bob http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=10126473"Hawks" Just another morning The moon is growing dim Snowflakes in the empty sky Like whispers in the wind I could stand here for hours But the winters blowing in Spread your wings and circle once again Like a shadow on a meadow Unbroken by light She haunts my deepest thoughts In the middle of the night Like a songless Troubadour Whose words are on the mend Spread your wings and circle once again An angel or a phantom Memories can rob you blind But I can still remember What she looked like the last time I saw her in the city The way you recognize a friend Spread your wings and circle once again It's coming up on midnight It's another cold December And I should get some sleep While the ghosts of time remember The long golden strands That twists in the summer wind Spread your wings and circle once again We sometimes spoke of children The way you speak of plans Neither of us settled down Just held their unborn hands We circled from afar Like two hawks just closing in Spread your wings and circle once again Repeat first verse - end
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Bob,
Good song as I mentioned on the other forum. Why don't you list the instruments used? You know, the song has a 12/8, 6/8 or swing feel, but the percussion seems to be 4/4 time -- is that right?
Kevin
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Kevin, thanks again. The style is EAGF_GF.STY (136 RS). The instruments are BossaRockPerc 1 Congas, 362 Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming EV 085, 365 Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking EV 085 and 120 BigPop Harmonica. The song does have a bit of a swing feel, but it is 4/4.
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I am using eagf_gf.sty for a current song too -- but I switched out all the instruments, so I guess the style doesn't matter any more (ha, ha).
What is the RT# on that "120 BigPop Harmonica"? I don't have anything that matches that -- unless you mean #685, Harmonica, Background Pop Ev 120
Kevin
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That's it Kevin - it's named a bit differently on my Mac version of BIAB - but it's #685.
Bob
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Nice stuff, as usual. This is the sort of song that would be awesome to have a slow bowed bass or cello on... To bad there's no RealTrack of that yet... One thing that struck me - it would have been nice to have a vocal bridge to break up the repetition of the verses. But the instrumental in the middle helps, and you did some nice bits in the melody to add variety. Yeah, you didn't ask for any crits, I'm just being bad... Thanks for posting!
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Hi Bob, This is a very tasteful composition and arrangement. The harmonica solo was an excellent choice. I think that I'm developing a taste for the more surrealistic approach to songwriting Regards, Noel
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David, thanks - your insight is always welcome and suggestions appreciated. I like the idea of the cello Bob
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Noel, thanks very much. It's a style I really like to work in - I appreciate your kind words.
Bob
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Just wanted to share some good chart news! "Hawks" is #1 today on the Soundclick Folk charts - so thanks to everyone that has supported this song. I have received a lot of emails and download requests for it - which is always very much appreciated. Now where's my Grammy? LOL!
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Congratulations Bob! Good job. Keep up the good work!
Steve
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Steve, thanks so much.
Bob
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Do I hear a Roger McGuinn influence here? Had me wondering what it might sound like with a Rickenbacker.
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Robb, thanks - Roger is a favorite of mine. Appreciate the listen and kind words.
Bob
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Congratulations on your #1 ranking.
This song certainly deserves that position.
Great sound!
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Mario, thanks very much.
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Nice production. Thanks for sharing! My MusicRead My BlogMy Reverbnation
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PgFantastic,
Thanks - much appreciated.
Bob
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Hi Bob,
I love your lyrics especially "Spread your wings and circle once again" what a great hook. This is one of your best songs!
(I'm sorry to be a bit late on posting but I've been sick and couldn't concentrate well enough to really listen. Feeling more myself now, thank God.)
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Josie, thank you so much for listening - I really value your opinion and kind words. Sorry to hear you were sick - glad you are feeling better now! Bob
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