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#678716 - 10/22/21 03:57 AM
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Coffee And Fireflies
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Hi All, Here's something called Coffee And Fireflies. Baby was an outlaw Quick on the gun Baby loved the moonlight Always one and done Yeah black coffee black fireflies Baby was a bellflower Summer in the sun Baby loved the seasons Always on the run Yeah black coffee black fireflies Baby was a thinker Two steps not one Baby loved the music A song to be sung Yeah black coffee black fireflies Baby was a sunrise Autumn just begun Baby loved the cool nights A war couldn’t be won Yeah black coffee black fireflies Baby was my baby Love ain’t no fun Baby loved the night shades A tale come undone Yeah black coffee black fireflies Oh yeah black coffee black fireflies BIAB Tracks: 2877:Bass, Acoustic, AmericanaSlow16thsByron Ev16 060 2879:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm, AmericanaSparseSlow16thsColin Ev16 060 2878:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm, AmericanaSlow16thsBrent Ev16 060 RealDrums: AmericanaRoots16th-05-KckSS,Snr As always - thanks for listening! Bob
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#678769 - 10/22/21 09:42 AM
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Re: Coffee And Fireflies
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Reading the title of the song I was thinking acoustic (From my coffee house days). I love your songs that you do with the acoustic guitar. You got me. This is a lovely song. Another super vocal and backtrack. Well done..
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#678800 - 10/22/21 12:52 PM
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Re: Coffee And Fireflies
[Re: rsdean]
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Bob,
Good write (as always!). LOVE the arrangement/production - keeps the ear listening intently all the way.
A gritty vocal. Excellent mix.
Top-shelf.
(and you always have great album covers!)
fj
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#678843 - 10/22/21 05:03 PM
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Re: Coffee And Fireflies
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Always love the vibe you capture Bob!!! And, your imagery is always interesting!! Love the band, especially that higher guitar! NICE!!! Take care. Greg
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#678866 - 10/22/21 06:14 PM
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Re: Coffee And Fireflies
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More gruff than you usually sing, but still a winner. Another good one, no surprise.
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#678901 - 10/23/21 02:02 AM
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Re: Coffee And Fireflies
[Re: rsdean]
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I was intrigued so looked up black fireflies - they only use their light when emerging from the the cocoon and, there after, are dark.
Interesting.
That little fact makes the song even more mystical.
Nice melody and a fab arrangement.
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#678905 - 10/23/21 02:24 AM
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Re: Coffee And Fireflies
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Outstanding as usual, Bob!
Great vocal, mix, and arrangement.
Read Ray's comment above about black fireflies, interesting, I had never heard of them before either.
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#678913 - 10/23/21 05:27 AM
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Re: Coffee And Fireflies
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Scott,
That's very kind - thank you.
Bob
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#678917 - 10/23/21 06:02 AM
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Re: Coffee And Fireflies
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A cool warm feeling, Bob, like a pink sunrise followed by a gorgeously red sunset. I like the get-out-of-the-way instrumentation that allows the vocal to shine like a black firefly emerging from its cocoon. [I didn't know that either, Ray.]
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#678927 - 10/23/21 06:42 AM
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Re: Coffee And Fireflies
[Re: rsdean]
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Fabulous imaginative write, Bob.
Speaking for myself though I would have preferred a subdued drum pattern throughout.
Vic
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#678984 - 10/23/21 02:57 PM
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Re: Coffee And Fireflies
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Hi Bob,
Nice song and we really like this America Slow style.
You used it very well.
Rob and Anne-Marie
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#678987 - 10/23/21 03:05 PM
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Re: Coffee And Fireflies
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WOW is all I can say Bob. Your vocal is perfect as is your instrumentation and mix.
Loved it.
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#678991 - 10/23/21 03:49 PM
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Re: Coffee And Fireflies
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Really nice selection of RealTracks, and you did a great job with the lyrics. There is a nice amount of character to the song that I really appreciate. Thanks for sharing!
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#679029 - 10/24/21 03:06 AM
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Re: Coffee And Fireflies
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Floyd,
Thanks so much. Appreciate the mention of the album artwork as well.
Bob
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#679065 - 10/24/21 10:37 AM
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Re: Coffee And Fireflies
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#679157 - 10/25/21 02:27 AM
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Re: Coffee And Fireflies
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TuneMonger,
Thanks very much.
Bob
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#679171 - 10/25/21 04:59 AM
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Re: Coffee And Fireflies
[Re: rsdean]
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Interesting intro. Immediately caught my attention. I haven't been on the User Showcase for a while and with such top productions as you've done here, I'll be spending a lot more time catching up.
Great write, performance and really enjoyed the production and arrangement. Top notch song that fit your vocal well.
Charlie
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#679200 - 10/25/21 09:43 AM
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Re: Coffee And Fireflies
[Re: rayc]
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Ray,
Much appreciated - thanks.
Bob
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#679213 - 10/25/21 11:42 AM
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Re: Coffee And Fireflies
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Outstanding. The sparse arrangement works really well and the movement added by the drums is special.
As are the acoustic bass lines.
Your vocal is very engaging (nothing unusual there!) -- reminds us of Lucinda.
As Janice says your songs just make us feel at home. It fits so well with our love of Americana.
Your lyric is outstanding and as lovers of flora and fauna we were fascinated to learn about the firefly.
The edge of ambiguity works nicely.
Another fine addition to a fine catalog.
J&B
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#679241 - 10/25/21 02:43 PM
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Dave,
Thanks very much.
Bob
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