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Hi All, Here is a new song. I wrote it because I am retiring soon and thought this was how I would feel. Here it is: Here it is Sweet Freedom Style is _12STACS.STY (Slow 12-String Ac. w/band (85RS)) Style MIDI Instruments are : RealTracks in style: ~~683:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 120 RealTracks in style: ~~522:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 120 RealTracks in style: ~~1119:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Strumming Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 621:Pedal Steel, Background Easy Ev 136 RealTracks in song: 1283:Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryShuffleBrent Sw 120 RealDrums in Style: NashvilleEven8^5-HiHat,Ride ******************* Lyrics Sweet freedom is here now at last it came today Sweet freedom is where I will bask faraway Sweet freedom on an island bathing in the sun Sweet freedom sweet freedom I have won As the years went slowly by All I had to do was just comply Even though I wanted to be free I had to work and earn my money But sweet freedom is here now at last it came today Sweet freedom is where I will bask faraway Sweet freedom on an island bathing in the sun Sweet freedom sweet freedom I have won Instrumental Sweet freedom is here now at last it came today Sweet freedom is where I will bask faraway Sweet freedom on an island bathing in the sun Sweet freedom sweet freedom I have won Oh let me tell you now Sweet freedom is here now at last it came today Sweet freedom is where I will bask faraway Sweet freedom on an island bathing in the sun Sweet freedom sweet freedom I have won Let me know what you think. Best regards George
Last edited by George Nelson; 05/05/11 04:51 AM.
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Hey Michee, You did a good job putting together the tracks and trying out some new things. Altho, I don't really hear you as a "country" singer - I personally like your voice in more of a pop arrangement - the feeling of your song and celebrating your freedom is from the heart and I can certainly relate to that. 
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Might I suggest you try remixing it with a little less of the guitar and steel while you're singing, as well as having the guitar and steel trade off for maybe 8 bars each on the solo part?....It sounds a bit too busy IMHO....Good tune though and congrats on your retirement! (I know I'm enjoying mine<G>)
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Hi Josie, I listened to a song that had only one verse and the rest was chorus (the song was Storms Never Last by Dr Hook) So I thought, I have never tried that ... so I did Your Quote Quote:
Altho, I don't really hear you as a "country" singer
I don't consider myself a singer of any kind, just someone who is having great fun with Band In a Box  (although I get envious when I hear some people on the forum sing as they have that authentic country voice)
Sometimes when you try something new it can be good , or, a complete disaster, but, I still have fun either way.
Thanks for listening and your nice comments
Best regards
George
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Hi limbery,
I have re-mixed the song as your advice.
Let me know if it is any better.
Thanks for listening and your nice comments
Best regards
George
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Nice one, George. I like the song and sentiment. (I've been 'free' for six months now...) John
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Yes, I think it sounds like it's more "produced" now.... but of course....It's what "you" think that's the most important....
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Hi John,
Thanks for taking a listen and your nice comments.
I hope that there are not enough hours in the day to let me enjoy the relaxation of retirement.
Best regards
George
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George,
Very nice. It sounds like you had fun writing it. That's what it's all about after all.
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Hi SpaceDog, Yeah, I did have fun writing it. As you say, Quote:
That's what it's all about after all
Thanks for taking a listen.
Best regards
George
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George,
I really like this. Nice job all around.
Bob
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Hi Bob,
Thanks for the nice comments.
Very much appreciated.
Best regards
George
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George- this has something special mixed in there, really. I like the vocal treatment. Kind of anthem-like, it's infectious! This is one you get done listening to and hum that chorus- as I'm doing right now. You know I'm always one to suggest this or that, but I'd say leave it be- it's right on. Like I said, there's a certain blend that's very appealing. Maybe it's hitting my 70's sweet spot, where everything goes [or went] when it came to instrumentation and all. Something good afoot in this one. Let it ride- this is just a cool infectious track! I envy your retirement, btw. Mine will surely be something like this- 'hello, welcome to K-Mart!' as I greet people coming in just to make a buck to survive!
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Hi Dan, Thank you so much for listening and commenting on my song. Glad you liked it. A happy accident for the vocal sound (definitely not planned ) Best regards George
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