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Hi All, Here's a simple little song about a place I'm now dividing my time between… This is called Visions Of Woodstock. All BIAB/RTs - recorded & mixed in GarageBand. Style: BEATBOX.STY 2474: Bass, Acoustic, Held Ev 085 1943: Synth, Rhythm, EuroDance Strings Ev 120 2267: Synth, BellPad, Rhythm 80sPopPads Ev 085 2448: Guitar, Electric PopDreamyBrent Ev 085 RealDrums: UrbanPop Ev GoodGirl 1 Kck1, b:Clap Thanks for listening! Bob
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Bob, This is really, really cool. It reminds me of some stuff from one of my favorite John Hiatt albums. As an FYI, I think this one of those albums you have to study because it is so so simple, but so honest and powerful. Your stuff reminds me of it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stolen_Moments_(John_Hiatt_album) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAZy9Rm2cYMYou have actually inspired me to write a lyric and I am going to start working on it now. I will show you the tune on the forum when it is done.
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Very nice song and u have a great voice Robert !
Forever Grateful, BUT, sometimes pissed of. Trygve "Leo" Larsen BiaB 2020, Windows 8.1, Intel Core i5 CPU, 270GHz, 32 Gb RAM My OLD tracks on Soundcloud; https://soundcloud.com/trygve-larsen My NEW is unpublished The Universe = Uni-verse ie one song.
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David, Thanks - much appreciated. I'm a big fan of John Hiatt and that album in particular. Looking forward to your next song. Bob
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Another hit, Bob.
You are really putting together the perfect instrumentation for you songs.
Solid lyric! A new fav for me.
Nice!
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Hi Bob,
nice lyrics as always. You've found your style. Enjoyable listen.
Guenter
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Leo,
That's very kind of you - thanks.
Bob
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I thought I had already commented on this, but I don't seen an entry from me, so I guess I failed to save it before clicking away...
Anyway, Bob! You are doing great things with the beatbox style lately! As others have already said, it's a good band for your songs. You have an interesting neo-retro sound, if that makes any sense... but you have elements of both going on in your signature sound. You may well be the forum's resident poet, as there are distinctions to be made between poetry and lyric writing. Whereas many here wholeheartedly pursue the things that make syllables flow smoothly, you err on the side of making ideas and images flow smoothly. As a result, your work always has an artistic sheen that sets it apart.
I'm not saying anything here that you don't already know... all of the things I mention are choices you've made, not accidents. And they are choices that help to identify your unique artistry.
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Floyd, I really appreciate that - thanks so much. Bob
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Guenter,
Much appreciated - thanks!
Bob
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Cool song and good delivery. The juxtaposition of hip hop and hippy is clever. I don't think the bell like synth adds anything to the song though. There's an odd pause between "He was writing about freedom ... For all the old freethinker" that suggest you'd run out of puff for the next line. It's nothing really but it's a moment to long for my ears and breaks the flow that the rest of the lyric reading exemplifies. Again: cool song.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
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Pat,
That's very kind of you - I always appreciate your extremely thoughtful reviews.
Bob
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Bob Very nice songs enjoyed the lyrics, performance and song structure.
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Ray,
Thanks for listening and commenting.
Bob
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Nice work Bob, love the feel/mood of this one.
John
Last edited by Skyline; 06/21/16 03:45 AM.
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Bob,
Love the Danko reference. Were you visiting his grave when you wrote this? Bet it's pretty up there right now.
I also like the ending. Enjoyed my listen.
Regards,
Bob
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Another good one Bob,, “ light from a black star” touché At this rate you will build up a good following, I am one who is for sure’ following” and enjoying your every new posting. Keep it up.
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Wow....this is cool -- in the meaning of the word from circa 1969 As mentioned already you are a master at putting together seemingly disparate tracks and making them work so well. There are very few BiaB folks that can so well match their RT and RD's to their vocal style. As somebody who was making the major festival rounds back then I can really appreciate the lyric (I'm older than Janice but she gets it!) Thanks for this treat! J&B
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John,
Much appreciated - thanks.
Bob
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Bob, Thanks very much for the kind words. I've been to Rick Danko's grave and others in town. I actually live in Woodstock now part-time (dividing my time between Long Island and there). Most of the lyrics for this song were written while I was parked in my car on Rock City Road, waiting for my wife, who was taking a dance class close by. Bob
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Robert,
This sounds great! Raising the bar again. Your songs are getting better and better.
Rob & Anne-Marie
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Paddy,
Thanks very much - very kind of you. I really appreciate that.
Bob
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Hi, Bob !:))
I can recall all those superb musicians performing at Woodstock ! Your tune and performance brought me back to those glorious times again !
....and I loved it !!!!
Cheers Dani
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Janice & Bud,
Thanks - so glad you liked this one. Appreciate the kind words.
Bob
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Really, really cool stuff Bob!! I hope you and David keep this creative volleyball match going. You have tapped into something really cool lately. You and "the band" have found some magic. Keep 'em coming!! Take care. Greg
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Rob & Anne-Marie,
Thanks very much!
Bob
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Dani, Thanks! Bob
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Bob, the new band is working very well for this style. Solid write. Felt like I was walking the streets of Woodstock with you. Nice job! Tom
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Greg,
Thanks very much - so glad you like it.
Bob
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Tom,
That's very nice of you - thanks!
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Very cool lyrics. Made the trek in to Winnipeg when the movie was first released. A defining moment in my life. Loved the song. Well done
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Scott,
Much appreciated - thank you.
Bob
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Really solid write and I love the sandbox you're playing in lately.
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Sorry Bob, I'm a bit late on catching up with this one! It's all been said above, a cool piece of nostalgia very well crafted. Nice work. Best wishes John
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Bob,
I thought I had commented! Apparently that was just a dream, though.
I enjoyed as I always do. I like the lyrics. You've capture some very evocative imagery. Nice.
All the best, Noel
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Lawrence,
Thanks very much.
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John,
Much appreciated - thanks.
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Noel,
Thanks. Looking forward to your next one.
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