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First Time Again

A melancholy, mid-slow number written for a scene in one of my novels. In the scene, a young lady who just emerged from a coma with pure retrograde amnesia (can't remember anything prior to her accident) is looking through a scrapbook of family photos. She sees herself but can't recognize anyone other than what she's been told. Some photos make her smile - some bring tears to her eyes.

As she turns the pages, she thinks to herself "This is my first time to see these photos - again." This song attempts to capture her feelings as she browses the photo album.

Given this song attempts to capture her inner thoughts, I used a little extra reverb on the reso.


File:First Time Again.SGU
Key=Dm , Tempo 75, Length (m:s)=3:08

Style is _BYGONES.STY (Bygones Resonator Gtr Cool Folk)

RealTracks in style: 2958:Bass, Acoustic, SmoothCoolNeil Sw16 075
RealTracks in style: 3133:Guitar, Resonator, Background FolkCoolEddyDelay Sw16 075
RealTracks in style: 625:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Rascal Sw 075
RealTracks in song: 2403:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm FunkyFolk Ev16 110
RealDrums [in style:SmoothCoolBrushes: a: Snare, HiHatb: Snare, Ride

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Alan,
Very nice arrangement and mix. Kept me engaged listening twice.
You mentioned a novel... is this an audiobook?

Misha.

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Nice, Alan. Sounds good. Good mix.

Now you need a video to go with it!

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very nice mix and arrangement

it does evoke a mood of quiet reflection

I'll have to talk with you about novel writing sometime

tried my hand, read a lot of ideas, etc.

got stuck pretty quickly, thought my ideas were not earth shaking enough

enjoyed the listen

Merry Christmas to you and Di

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Sweet instrument Alan!! That wet resonator really sets up the emotion you described perfectly! Very nicely put together!! Say hi to Di. Take care. Greg

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So glad you posted the story behind to song. I can very much see this song playing in the background while she goes through the photo album. Super mix and playing. Well done


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Excellent melodic theme.
Great listening.

When I hear to this kind of sound, I would like to play my guitar on it immediately.

Merry Christmas

Sergio



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Sounds great man! Very atmospheric.

Happy Holidays to you and Di!

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Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
Alan,
Very nice arrangement and mix. Kept me engaged listening twice.
You mentioned a novel... is this an audiobook?

Misha.



Hi Misha. Thank you for the nice comments. And no, it's not an audiobook - just in paperback and Kindle. Audiobooks are very expensive to make.

Thanks again for the listen. Happy New Year.

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Nice, Alan. Sounds good. Good mix.

Now you need a video to go with it!

fj


Hi Floyd,

Glad it works for you - thanks for letting me know. Wish I knew how to make to do a video. I downloaded some video editing software from the Internet that Bud recommended. I still have no idea whatsoever how to use it after reading the documentation several times. It just escapes me completely. I can build and repair a computer for you - but don't ask me anything about software - you'll simply get a "deer in the headlights" look. But, would love a video for it!

Hope 2019 is the best year ever for you and yours.

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Originally Posted By: 44kfl
very nice mix and arrangement

it does evoke a mood of quiet reflection

I'll have to talk with you about novel writing sometime

tried my hand, read a lot of ideas, etc.

got stuck pretty quickly, thought my ideas were not earth shaking enough

enjoyed the listen

Merry Christmas to you and Di

Kenny


Hi Kenny,

Glad you enjoyed the listen - thanks! I'll send you a PM about the other in the near future. Thanks for the the kind New Years greeting. Best to you and yours.

Alan


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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
Sweet instrument Alan!! That wet resonator really sets up the emotion you described perfectly! Very nicely put together!! Say hi to Di. Take care. Greg


Hi Greg!

Thank you for the really terrific comments - glad you liked it and met your expectations for the scene. I've written quite a few pieces for scenes from my various novels - this is the first one I've ever posted. I'll pass on your greeting to Di - much appreciated. Hope 2019 is fabulous for you & yours.

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Originally Posted By: Scott C
So glad you posted the story behind to song. I can very much see this song playing in the background while she goes through the photo album. Super mix and playing. Well done


Hi Scott,

All the kind words put a smile on my face! Sure do appreciate them. As I mentioned to Greg, this is one of quite a few pieces I've written for my various novels. It's something I really enjoying doing. Wishing you a great 2019.

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Originally Posted By: Sergio Guarneri

Excellent melodic theme.
Great listening.

When I hear to this kind of sound, I would like to play my guitar on it immediately.

Merry Christmas

Sergio


Sergio,

Thank you very much. That is very kind of you! And I know what you mean - there are certain songs I hear and I immediately pick up my guitar. Happy New Year!

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Originally Posted By: David Snyder

Sounds great man! Very atmospheric.

Happy Holidays to you and Di!


David,

Many thanks! Atmospheric, ethereal and pensive are the moods I was attempting - glad it came across as such. I'll pass on your greeting to Di. And we wish you and yours the best New Year ever. Take care & God bless.

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Hi, Al & Di !

What a beautiful tune !
One of the best I´ve ever
heard ! Seems you´ve put
in your soul fully into this !
Hope all is right over there ?

Have a most Merry Christmas
possible and a better New Year
also !

Dani

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Alan,

I love this... It almost has a "Midnight Cowboy" feel to it. What a great sound.

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Great work on this Alan! You have really learned to get the most out the RealTracks and constructing really nice tracks! I feel you achieved what you were going for on this one! Thanks, Torrey

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Noticing the pause in the middle, I wondered if one of the memories tried to break through but gave up. And the guitar seems to try to penetrate that hidden mystery, too. Very captivating.

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Originally Posted By: dani48
Hi, Al & Di !

What a beautiful tune !
One of the best I´ve ever
heard ! Seems you´ve put
in your soul fully into this !
Hope all is right over there ?

Have a most Merry Christmas
possible and a better New Year
also !

Dani


Hi Dani,

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed your listen. And a late Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, too.

Alan & Di


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