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Home The band:Chris Spruit: Piano and vocals Marty Straub: Bass guitar and BGV's Dave Bell: Guitars and BGV's 3160:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm AmericanaSlow16thsBrent Ev16 060 2644:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPopHardMurray Ev16 075 1598:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Pop16thsGritty Ev16 065 Drums: EZDrummer2 Mixed in Reaper, Mastered with Ozone 9 Home (2020, Christiane Spruit)I've walked the blazing city lights I've been acquainted with the night I drop my eyes, when people walking by
Always remember, in these cold night of November You keep an eye on the fire for me At home
And I try and try and try And I'm trying all the time To get it right this time, To get it right
I gave you the key to my back door, the one I never opened up before Falling in love can brave a heart
Don't fight a fire, when the flames are getting higher your warm embrace, will make this place a home.
Yes I try and try and try And I'm trying all the time To get it right this time, To get it right
Home Home Home is where our hearts revealing Be still, be brave, my heart
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Yes I try and try and try And I'm trying all the time To get it right this time, To get it right
Home is where my hearts revealing
And I try and try and try Home
Also up on soundcloud, here: Home We will also do a video for it, I'll update this post with a link when that happens. All comments welcome!
Last edited by BlueAttitude; 09/18/20 11:18 PM. Reason: added soundcloud link
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Dave & Chris & Marty...
Love that opening.
Another exceptional song. A strong write - killer anthem feel.
LOVE the new BGVs group!! Awesome.
Marty's bass is perfect. Good punch and very melodic.
Of course, the always excellent Dave Bell guitar.
Chris has outdone herself on the vocals (again).
A great listen (on my 3rd). Love it.
fj
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Hi Team,
It's Starship reborn!
I DO love a good rock ballad and this one REALLY rocks. Chris sounding like Grace Slick again, Marty letting loose on a more virtuoso bass part and some classic guitar lines from Dave. Oh, and those BVs - brilliant.
And a fabulous, powerful mix.
One minor thing - I'd go over the top with some more delay and reverb on Dave's soaring guitar and then bring it up a bit more in the mix, but I know Floyd will say that's just me being a typical guitarist!
Anyway guys, loved the whole thing.
ROG.
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Brother, oh brother! You had me with the first note! This is such a well-played and well-sung song. Thanks for posting it, I enjoyed the listen.
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Dave: ++BGV's, really great. Your guitar solo's/inserts real tasteful and complimentary to the overall feel. I especially liked how the male voices became more prominent toward the end--gave it a "feels the same for us guys, too" sense.
Mid-way, this song made me chuckle--it probably wasn't meant to be taken this way, but I couldn't help thinking of all the times during marriage when it seems like every little "great idea" turns out to be--well, you just have to keep trying!
Thanks for this excellent track!
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BIG production sound with the lead & harmony vocals making an huge impact. Everyone's parts are what the song needed. That bass...an even steady sound right up the fretboard. What sort of bass & treatment? Loved the entire package.
Last edited by rayc; 09/18/20 12:41 PM.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
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Chris, Dave & Marty ...
Big and bold .. and fantastic! Each of you shine on your respective parts. And man those BG harmonies!!! This is excellence on parade ... what a great song and presentation! So cool!!!
Best to all of you. Be safe ..
Alan
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This really pushed the air around nicely. I picked up some small flat response monitors recently, and I must say this mix of yours sounds the best on these of anything on the showcase I've heard so far. Lushness. Loved the band, voices (lead, harmony and unison) and the solo play. In that "solo play" I'd also include Marty. Even though he didn't tale a "solo", those lines and rhythm were an entertainment to themselves. Altogether lovely, and all, together, lovely.
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What sort of bass & treatment? Hi, Ray. This is a 1993 Fender Stu Hamm precision with Rotosound flatwound strings going direct into Cakewalk through a Focusrite. I usually use CLA Bass from Waves, but send it to Dave dry. Thanks.
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What a soulful, soaring, big rock ballad sound from the band! I had to do a double take: we finally get to hear Dave & Marty sing for Blue Attitude... and the result is impressive. The bar has been raised again:look forward to the video.
Robert
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Excellent big production. I was going to point out various instruments I liked, but they just kept coming. And... same with the vocals.
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Awesome song . Vocals were very cool. Loved how the song built into such an epic tune. Guitar was awesome . Loved Marty’s basslines. And the background vocals. Well done
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Dave & Chris & Marty
Big bold and entertaining.
Loved the vocals - great arrangement, and the guitars and bass were just right.
A wonderful ensemble piece beautifully played.
Peter
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Wow, what a fantastic write. Lyrically this is brilliant. The delivery is outstanding.
So much great material wrapped up in this production.
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Team, I do not know if it can get "better". You set this bar pretty high. It would be a shame to try to pull something out and try to comment on individual items. Usually hits are accepted as a whole. In my view, it is one. The only thing besides congratulations, I will mention is, BGV was a great idea. Thank you for sharing!
P.S. Listened outdoors on the phone through wireless over ear headphones and at home on K702 AKG headset. Sounds great on both!
Misha.
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Very good and excellent produced song.
We are all lucky that you have decided to share your tracks with us! Outstanding quality!
Will
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BlueAttitude (each of you):
Y’all are just too darn good. The production if so professional . . . so balanced, crisp, nuanced, powerful. Dang, the mix on all those harmonies in the bridge . . . perfect. Brilliant work, just brilliant!
My humble regards,
Deej
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Dave & Chris & Marty...
Love that opening.
Another exceptional song. A strong write - killer anthem feel.
LOVE the new BGVs group!! Awesome.
Marty's bass is perfect. Good punch and very melodic.
Of course, the always excellent Dave Bell guitar.
Chris has outdone herself on the vocals (again).
A great listen (on my 3rd). Love it.
fj Thank you floyd This is the first time I have ever sang on one of our songs, kinda fun
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Hi Team,
It's Starship reborn!
I DO love a good rock ballad and this one REALLY rocks. Chris sounding like Grace Slick again, Marty letting loose on a more virtuoso bass part and some classic guitar lines from Dave. Oh, and those BVs - brilliant.
And a fabulous, powerful mix.
One minor thing - I'd go over the top with some more delay and reverb on Dave's soaring guitar and then bring it up a bit more in the mix, but I know Floyd will say that's just me being a typical guitarist!
Anyway guys, loved the whole thing.
ROG. Thanks for the great review, ROG! I'll revisit the guitars once it's time to do a new CD, we always go over all of the songs with a fine tooth comb before we commit them to CD.
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Brother, oh brother! You had me with the first note! This is such a well-played and well-sung song. Thanks for posting it, I enjoyed the listen. Thanks, happy you enjoyed it!
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