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#675758 - 10/01/21 07:03 AM [User Showcase] I'm In It For The Minute
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This is an original song about how Rock 'n' Roll --music in general-- satisfies our primal desire for elation. Well, actually I'm not sure what it's about, but I now use that description after reading the lyrics I wrote. It's up to your interpretation. One thing I'm sure of is that when I added "I'M In It" to the working title of For The Minute, I got another minute. Hear it? Get it?

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RealTracks in song: ~938:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm JazzFreddie Sw 110
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RealTracks in song: ~763:Clarinet
I added bass and vocals.

I'm In It For The Minute (It's all about alliteration. There are 83 Ts and 69 Ss in the lyrics. That's a sibilance test. Thanks for teaching me how to fix them, RayC et al.)
Comments and suggestions help us grow. Thanks for all you do folks.


CH: I'm in it for the minute. I'm in it for the rock and roll.
I'm in it 'cause you're sending it to me. Tryin' to be neighborly to save my soul.

Can't you see that I love you? Don't you know that it's true?
I like special somethings on Sundays, like sundaes on Sundays and you.
Like the cherry on the whipping, there's the ice in the cream,
So step outside of your slumber, and stare back into your dream. See me? CH

Down the road there's a fire burning out of control.
They're burning all of them lost ol' souls that don't dig rock and roll.
Make a break to relieve them. Teach them all the 3 chords.
Then give each one a pink Cadillac, and let them fill in these words because CH

BR: Baby, don't ya hear the music? Don't it make ya wanna dance?
Rock 'n' Roll is more than music.
It takes this certain feelin', mixes in the reelin',
and sometimes it'll twist you in a trance. SOLO

Situation seeming hopeless? Well, RnR is all ya need
to satisfy that savage soul who sows such sickly seed.
Still the beast deep inside us, the one we met in paradise.
So stay right here beside yourself, and Rock 'n' Roll will suffice. Sing this: CH
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#675787 - 10/01/21 08:25 AM [User Showcase] Re: I'm In It For The Minute [Re: BabuMusic]
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Cool!
You drew me in it!

Nice one!

Fun listen.

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#675798 - 10/01/21 10:53 AM [User Showcase] Re: I'm In It For The Minute [Re: BabuMusic]
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Marty...great production...the sound was so clean and clear (I'm jealous)...the song was so much fun and your vocals were really nice...and the video was cool and spot-on for the song...so glad you posted this for all to see...really great stuff...Dan
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#675830 - 10/01/21 02:48 PM [User Showcase] Re: I'm In It For The Minute [Re: BabuMusic]
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"Teach them all the 3 chords.
Then give each one a pink Cadillac..."

HA! Loved that.

A Big Full BAND sound. That is one fine mix! Fat, Punchy, Clean, Glued-together.

Terrific vocals and BGVs.

You're in it for the long haul, buddy... a gift for us...

fj

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#675846 - 10/01/21 04:41 PM [User Showcase] Re: I'm In It For The Minute [Re: BabuMusic]
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Marty,
great melody, good narrative and a BIG band.
I r=that pumping piano in the choruses really sets the era and feel.
You might consider making some space for the kick in that big bass by using a high pass at 100 but it's not really essential.
BIG vibe, big chorus and BIG fun.
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#675852 - 10/01/21 05:20 PM [User Showcase] Re: I'm In It For The Minute [Re: BabuMusic]
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Hey Marty, this real pro write.
I love it, real catchy.
Excellent lyrics and production.
Pardon me while I tap my foot.
Rob4580

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#675854 - 10/01/21 05:36 PM [User Showcase] Re: I'm In It For The Minute [Re: BabuMusic]
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Marty, this is one great song! Love the groove and the Benny Goodman lead! Great vocal, backing tracks, and a superior mix. i.e. everything was crystal clear.

Two thumbs up.
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#675889 - 10/01/21 06:49 PM [User Showcase] Re: I'm In It For The Minute [Re: BabuMusic]
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Great groove and I really enjoyed your exuberant singing on this one. Excellent work!
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#675898 - 10/01/21 09:24 PM [User Showcase] Re: I'm In It For The Minute [Re: BabuMusic]
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Catchy and toe-tapping.

Honestly, you had me at the title. Great backing tracks with a groove that doesn't stop. Sounds great on my speakers. Your vocal is upbeat and enthusiastic, and the harmonies are a treat.

Really fun! smile
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#675902 - 10/01/21 10:03 PM [User Showcase] Re: I'm In It For The Minute [Re: BabuMusic]
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Marty,

Love the write—and the melody that goes with—you have a nice way of touching that inner toe-tapping self. Great harmonies on that chorus . . . and on that bridge. You are a talented songwriter. And, boy, that clarinet solo just slays. Great stuff!

All my best to you,

Deej

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#675934 - 10/02/21 05:56 AM [User Showcase] Re: I'm In It For The Minute [Re: CaptainMoto]
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Originally Posted By: CaptainMoto
Cool!
You drew me in it!

Nice one!

Fun listen.

moto


You're welcome in anytime, moto. Thanks! I love playing along with your blues stuff on Spotify.

Originally Posted By: firesong
Marty...great production...the sound was so clean and clear (I'm jealous)...the song was so much fun and your vocals were really nice...and the video was cool and spot-on for the song...so glad you posted this for all to see...really great stuff...Dan


Thanks a bunch, Dan. Haha. No way YOU can be jealous, man.

Originally Posted By: floyd jane
"Teach them all the 3 chords.
Then give each one a pink Cadillac..."

HA! Loved that.

A Big Full BAND sound. That is one fine mix! Fat, Punchy, Clean, Glued-together.

Terrific vocals and BGVs.

You're in it for the long haul, buddy... a gift for us...

fj


Haha. The pink Caddy is more for the cosmetic folks, but it seemed to fit. Thanks. I'm learning a lot here about mixing, so I thank you for your help with that. I minute for the minute is where I get 2 minutes.
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#675937 - 10/02/21 06:21 AM [User Showcase] Re: I'm In It For The Minute [Re: BabuMusic]
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Marty.
HOLY MOLY !
one word SUPERB...
loved the use of vocal doubles/harmonies etc etc.
a great song write imho.

loved that tremelo gtr in the background.
and the way you did the ending. lovely last note hold mate.

i mean it sincerely,...
THIS IS A GREAT SONG IN THE VEIN OF THE CLASSICS/GREATS that youve written. VERY CATCHY. this song should be studied in songwriting course 101 re how to build "hooky riffs" in a song.


count me very VERY impressed/happiness.
om


Edited by justanoldmuso (10/02/21 06:23 AM)
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#676040 - 10/02/21 09:50 PM [User Showcase] Re: I'm In It For The Minute [Re: BabuMusic]
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Hello Marty,

It's an interesting song.
It's a song just like the time of its birth when rock and roll separates from old jazz.
Nice groove!
Your singing is great.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best Regards.

Shigeki Adachi

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#676087 - 10/03/21 05:22 AM [User Showcase] Re: I'm In It For The Minute [Re: rayc]
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Originally Posted By: rayc
Marty,
great melody, good narrative and a BIG band.
I r=that pumping piano in the choruses really sets the era and feel.
You might consider making some space for the kick in that big bass by using a high pass at 100 but it's not really essential.
BIG vibe, big chorus and BIG fun.


Hi, Ray. Thanks, and thanks for the idea on the bass drum. I really wish we had separate tracks for the drums to play with in mixing.

Originally Posted By: Rob4580
Hey Marty, this real pro write.
I love it, real catchy.
Excellent lyrics and production.
Pardon me while I tap my foot.
Rob4580


Thanks, Rob. I'm glad you caught it. You have my full pardon.

Originally Posted By: MarioD
Marty, this is one great song! Love the groove and the Benny Goodman lead! Great vocal, backing tracks, and a superior mix. i.e. everything was crystal clear.

Two thumbs up.


Thanks, Mario. Benny could wow and audience for hours with just him and his clarinet on stage. It's usually difficult to fashion a solo from the RTs, but when they work it's sweet.
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Babu Music on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLDrsXTXfShgnGalQZ0ElQw
Me on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/marty-straub

My website: http://martystraub.com/

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#676104 - 10/03/21 06:48 AM [User Showcase] Re: I'm In It For The Minute [Re: BabuMusic]
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Just a brilliant song, absolutely one of your best, Marty.

Everything about it just works, outstanding write, great arrangement (love the clarinet), vocals are stellar, good mix.

And to top it off, the video is fabulous.

Love it!

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#676105 - 10/03/21 06:49 AM [User Showcase] Re: I'm In It For The Minute [Re: BabuMusic]
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That was damned good. Well played and well written. You found a great melody in that tune. Cool video too.

Golden lyric alert:

"So step outside of your slumber, and stare back into your dream."

Nice.
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#676120 - 10/03/21 07:40 AM [User Showcase] Re: I'm In It For The Minute [Re: BabuMusic]
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Rock and Roll with a swinging clarinet solo!

I really enjoyed this tune good old-time rock and roll. There is something about this that makes me think of Elvis Costello (perhaps an influence of yours?).

Great melody, your voice sounds great when you jump up to higher pitches during the verse.

The video's great. Where did you get the clips? Really cool lyric sliding around effects, is that hard to do?

Thanks for sharing


Edited by Frankp (10/03/21 07:45 AM)
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#676165 - 10/03/21 01:11 PM [User Showcase] Re: I'm In It For The Minute [Re: BabuMusic]
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Sounds like a party, Marty. laugh
I can hear this in a movie.

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#676179 - 10/03/21 04:11 PM [User Showcase] Re: I'm In It For The Minute [Re: BabuMusic]
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Hi Marty.
Great work putting this entertaining track together. Always love the animated enthusiasm of your vocal . Clarinet and R&R , who would have thunk it? But you made it work. "Teach them all the 3 chords.
Then give each one a pink Cadillac, and let them fill in these words because
" Yes-sir-eeeeee!
Band sounds good and the singer is at the top of his game. Fun Fun Fun.
regards
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#676243 - 10/04/21 02:39 AM [User Showcase] Re: I'm In It For The Minute [Re: BabuMusic]
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Marty,

This is great - love the song and vocal. The clarinet was an awesome touch!

Excellent!

Bob

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