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#651531 - 04/14/21 04:53 PM
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Tragedy - Blues
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Registered: 08/12/04
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Loc: Christchurch, New Zealand
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TRAGEDY A song about the break-up of my friend's marriage. Written and produced by Nigel Spiers Featuring the amazing talent of Brian Harley on Guitar. For you guitar aficionados - can you spot where Brian changes pickup on his Fender Telecaster during the lead break? Bass - Simon Marks Drums - Al Olds Piano - Nigel Spiers Vocals - Nigel Spiers Unfortunately I didn't take a note of the BIAB Style used when I wrote this song but I do remember it was an all MIDI style. Best Regards Nigel
Edited by NigelSpiers (04/18/21 03:57 AM)
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#651556 - 04/14/21 08:22 PM
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Re: Tragedy
[Re: NigelSpiers]
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Registered: 04/23/18
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Nigel,
Like his one a lot—cool, jazzy feel with a great vocal. Love the sax and sweet harmonies. Terrific work on this. I am wondering if the vocals should sit back a it more in the mix—but if so, just a tad . . . see what others think. But regardless, sweet tune.
All my best,
Deej
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#651746 - 04/15/21 06:27 PM
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Re: Tragedy
[Re: NigelSpiers]
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Wow, this was terrific. Right up my alley. Great singing, great guitar. Like a busier Robert Cray. Excellent job, all.
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#651891 - 04/16/21 04:22 PM
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Re: Tragedy
[Re: NigelSpiers]
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Registered: 08/12/04
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Hi Folks,
Thanks for your kind comments and suggestions. Yes - I agree - the vocals may be a touch loud in the mix.
Best Regards Nigel
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#651892 - 04/16/21 04:37 PM
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Re: Tragedy
[Re: NigelSpiers]
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Registered: 09/02/18
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Excellent vocal performance. Smoking guitar! Mix sounds good to me.
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#651908 - 04/16/21 10:58 PM
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Re: Tragedy
[Re: NigelSpiers]
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Registered: 04/15/19
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Great song - excellent groove. If I'm not mistaken, that change occurs around 02:12.
Edited by Ghostgum (04/16/21 10:58 PM)
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#652182 - 04/18/21 06:51 PM
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Re: Tragedy
[Re: Ghostgum]
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Hi Ghostgum,
Spot-on - at 2:12. If you send me your address I'll send you a chocolate fish (do they still have those in Australia?).
Best Regards Nigel
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#652273 - 04/19/21 11:55 AM
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Re: Tragedy
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Both the guitar and vocals fit the song really well!
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#652309 - 04/19/21 04:08 PM
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Re: Tragedy
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Hi Nigel, It's easy to hear that you are no stranger to writing and producing excellent songs. I really, really like this. Everyone has done a great job!  All the best, Noel
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#652626 - 04/22/21 05:47 PM
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Re: Tragedy - Blues
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Some very cool blues!!! Everyone did a great job!! Take care. Greg
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#653135 - 04/25/21 05:04 PM
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Re: Tragedy - Blues
[Re: NigelSpiers]
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Hi Alexander, Greg & Noel,
Thanks for all your very positive thoughts - much appreciated.
Best Regards Nigel
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#653165 - 04/25/21 11:02 PM
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Re: Tragedy - Blues
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The song immediately announces itself a blues and delivers throughout. Engaging vocal, excellent guitar chops. Clean mix. The bit dodgey pronunciation of "tragendy" until 3:51 adds to the flavor.  Fun listen!
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#653173 - 04/25/21 11:50 PM
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Re: Tragedy - Blues
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Hi David,
Well spotted - I wish I still had the original recording tracks so I could edit that out. I must have had a cold that day!
Best Regards Nigel
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#654312 - 05/03/21 07:04 PM
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Re: Tragedy - Blues
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It all works for me!
Well done.
moto
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#654343 - 05/04/21 01:11 AM
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Re: Tragedy - Blues
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Nigel
Very nice blues - pro sounding.
The guitar playing was truly superb.
Peter
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