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What would Saturday night be without a country drinkin' song. Willie and Merle turned me on to country in the early 80s with an album called Pancho and Lefty - one cut I tried to model this new song after to a degree . . . Reasons To Quit. I finally wrote a drinkin' song.  The link may take a second or two to play, IE7 may or may not work, everything else should. As always, comments and suggestions are much appreciated. Thanks http://web.ncf.ca/ifraser/CouldIUseADrink.htmlCheers - Ian 
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That's a cool song Ian. Sounds like something Merle would come up with.
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It isn't working on IE8 for me...
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Hey Ian,
The link works fine for me in Mozilla Firefox.
Good song, good vibe and good presentation. I really like ease with which you slipped between singing and talking. This style really suits your voice and your delivery.
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Nicely done, I enjoyed it.
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Well produced song. Nice vocal. Thanks for sharing! My Music
My TunesPsalm 57:7 My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.
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Good one, Ian - keep it up!  PS Fine on IE8 here
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For those who have given the song a listen, I thank you for your comments. Hopefully I'm getting better at this. I really wanted this to sound like a guy telling a story - probably the fact that I'm a lazy singer makes it easier to slip from sing to talk. Not often enough do I mention the software I use - PowerTracks and BIAB with a couple of RTs and an RD set. The soloist is generated and tweaked in BIAB and PT. Of course there are a few freeware plugins used. This time I put the whole band mix in Room Machine844 - a digital room simulator set to 20 sq.m. Yup - "dang this IS addictive", Toucher. Cheers
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Hi Ian!
I'm sorry I kind dropped out of site. Still going thru a divorce which is taking way to much of my time. Been out of a music mood for a while. I stopped by tonight and really like your song. It had a good feel, and was nicely produced. I had a drink, (well deserved) while I listened, and got into the lyrics. Good Job!
Gene
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Hey Gene - good to hear from you. It has been a while. Too bad you're going through this - during my time I found the music sustained me, my angst turned into songs - a musical diary so to speak. It's a tough time - balancing kids, work, legal matters - only so many hours. Look after yourself.
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Of course there are a few freeware plugins used. This time I put the whole band mix in Room Machine844 - a digital room simulator set to 20 sq.m.
Ian, where can I find free room simulators like that?
Follow That Dream Sam Karaoke King -------------------- Turning that corner again - I have to keep following that dream, no matter what
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Sam - as requested. http://www.silverspike.com/?Products:RoomMachine_844 - this is the company that makes it - download, free. Also KVR is good as is wareseeker.com. But I think the RoomMachine844 is more than adequate. Happy Tweaking. Ian
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Cool song Ian! I like the way you develop the story.
Would really like to hear you do that with some studio musicians.
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Thanks very much, Ian
Follow That Dream Sam Karaoke King -------------------- Turning that corner again - I have to keep following that dream, no matter what
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Would really like to hear you do that with some studio musicians
Wouldn't I love that. I think I'd be a little intimidated by them. But it would be  Mick.
Had a lot of fun writing the lyrics, thanks for the feedback.
Ian
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Ian,
Great song - keepem' coming.
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Great song.
It would however sound even better with some RealTracks. The MIDI is just a bit too obvious imho.
A personal thought of mine on the performance: The whole song is written from a first-person point of view. In fact the whole dialog takes place in your own head. Perhaps you might want to sing the first part "Could I use a drink?" (a question you ask yourself) and then you ponder in a speaking voice "probably not"
There are more of these moments in the song, but don't highlight them all! I think you definatly want to both questions in the the first verse (as mentioned above) like this. And also the last line in the song (only the last one) : [singing]"It's been a hard day" (looking for an excuse) [talking]"and I could drink five" (give yourself permission)
I hope I made it clear what I mean, but if not: don't hesitate to ask!
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GREAT story and vox. I liked the backing piano, bass and drums. The pedal steel was spot on. BUT you MUST replace that midi guitarist IMHO. Maybe a real one or some RTs.
Me, it's not about how many times you fail, it's about how many times you get back up.
Cop, that's not how field sobriety tests work.
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Mike, crazzycat, Mario - Thanks for the input. The strumming guitar in this is RT Hank something. The drums are RD Country Shuffle. If I could have gotten Willie for the session you would not be hearing Midi Nylon Guitar.  In fact if I could have gotten Merle, you would not be hearing ME! Thanks Mike for the vocal suggestions - I was actually trying to subtly do just that - it's interesting to hear another person's approach to one of my songs. The BIAB soloists are great and I needed that style of playing (Willie nylon style) for the lead part. Maybe one day the RT soloists will evolve to the point where the midi soloists are. Besides I think that the MIDI Nylon Guitar voice is pretty good. Maybe we need a seminar on how to cloak midi guitar. BTW I've ordered both Country RT Paks - move over Nashville - the band's here. Ian
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