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#531081 04/01/19 12:40 PM
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Hi All,

Sharing another new song - this is called VAMPIRES.

Push back the darkness be done
Walks with his eyes full of pain
Under a dirty cold rain
And we stumbled down the path
Like vampires under the sun

Trying to outrun the gun
Out in the morning so blue
Where some lies become truth
And we hide in the shadows
Like vampires under the sun

Then like the weight of a ton
You took off to fly all alone
Coltrane spins in the dark
And we fade out in the dawn
Like vampires under the sun

And we fade out in the dawn
Like vampires under the sun

All BIAB Tracks:
2474: Bass, Acoustic, Held Ev 085
2505: Piano, Electric, HeldChords 085
2914: Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Folky16thsBrent Ev16 085
832: Guitar, Electric, Rhythm, AltCountryMoody Ev 075
RealDrums: PopPromiseEv16 a:Snare on 4, HiHat, b: Snare

As always - thanks for listening!

Bob

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Bob

A moody elegant and atmospheric write. Excellent lyric, performed in your trademark manner.
Great use of the band - excellent chord solos, and a lovely big guitar and drum sound.
Excellent track.

Peter

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very different song subject. Great lyrics and I like the mood you developed.
Like the guitar on the bridge. Nicely done Bob. Rob

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Bob,

Peter said much of what I was about to...I like how he described it "A moody elegant and atmospheric write."

One more in a long line of songs that sound like they were recorded for an upcoming album...

It is popular these days in many of the cable shows to have the characters in a bar where a solo act or small group is playing on a small stage providing an atmosphere to what is happening (often, sparse, heavy conversation). (saw one last night - the latest episode of "Better Things"). THIS (you) could easily be one of those performers...

fj

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I really loved the moody tone to this song. When I first clicked on the thread I got super excited to hear some monster mythology weaved in to a song format. Then I played the song, heard the intro, and went back and started reading the lyrics. I realized it was more a metaphorical vampire, but I have to say I enjoyed the song just as much as I would have if it had been a song about mythology. Really liked the artistic choices you made and the imagery of this song. Thanks for sharing it with us!

Last edited by Ember - PG Music; 04/01/19 02:08 PM.

Cheers,
Ember
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Peter,

Thanks for those kind words - much appreciated.

Bob

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Hi Bob,

Man, you are on a roll! Another great song from you.

Excellent moody track, excellent vocal, cool lyrics. Enjoyed!

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"A moody elegant and atmospheric write"

Yep, Peter nailed it with three words...we would only add "cinematic" as this should get attention at the song libraries.

Add in a fine vocal performance and a pro mix...those drums are tremendous.

The roll continues and we are enjoying the ride.

J&B

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Love the instrument choices

this band rocks

put me right there in the scene

Coltrane spins in the dark, you're gone

my drink sits unattended, melting

and I'm fading into nothingness

like a vampire in the sun

great write and performance,

Kenny

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Really nicely done! It flows beautifully, and some of the lyrics really stand out to me. The backing track selection is excellent here as well - everything compliments eachother, especially your vocals.

You should be proud of this one - thanks for sharing smile


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Deryk
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Rob,

Thanks for listening and the kind words.

Bob

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Good set of allegorical lyrics...
Backed by a your usual well-done vocal, backing tracks, & production...
I had to listen a couple of times to let the lyrics sink in...
Good job!


Jim
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Number 2914 is easy to recognize and has become one of my favorites smile Great use of it and plays well with the electric guitar. Dry mix matches nicely with your vocals. Interesting lyrical landscape, although blood wasn't sucked wink

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Wonderful Lyrics Robert, very captivating and mood convoking. I enjoyed the overall ambience. Nice work!


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Joe
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Floyd,

That means a lot coming from you - thank you.

Yes, working on that album. smile

Bob

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Bob, I always enjoy your poetic lyrics. The band you’ve assembled here just kills. Big drums and fingerpick acoustic are perfectly complimented by the big chords of the electric lead. Nicely presented. The production is impeccable, Tom

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Ember,

Thanks - I'm glad you liked it. I appreciate the review.

Bob

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Metaphors and similes abound in a very picturesque song that has a very supportive arrangement beneath it.
For my part the catch phrase/hook is the least convincing of your very credible writing...
"And we fade out in the dawn
Like vampires under the sun"
I think of all the fang flicks I've seen and the undead doesn't go lightly.
Ah, but those are my cinematic memories intruding.


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Another great song from you Bob! Super lyrics, performance and production!! Thanks, Torrey




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Dave,

Thanks so much - very appreciated!

Bob

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