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Back In Athens #747897 01/05/23 05:43 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,416 Florida floyd jane OP Veteran
OP floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,416 Florida	A co-write with Bill Osofsky The BAND: RealTracks in style: ~~518:Bass, Electric, Pop HalfNotes Ev 085 RealTracks in style: ~~365:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 085 RealTracks in style: ~~362:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 852:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm NashvillePopClean Ev 120 (B:arp) RealTracks in song: ~~2051:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking CountryBrent Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 1762:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Pop16thsArp Ev16 085 RealTracks in song: 1533:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopPowerPushArp Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 2024:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm CountryJohn Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 1760:Fiddle, Background Pop16ths Ev 085 RealTracks in style: ~~409:Fiddle, Background George Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 1856:Cello, Background PopCountry Ev 085 RealDrums in style: NashvilleEven8^1-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride I played another acoustic guitar track. BACK IN ATHENS saw a girl that i used to know last night at the mall i called out her name but she didn't seem to recognize me at all guess i got a bit thinner, my hair was now grayer than brown and here we were a thousand miles from our old hometown. we chatted a while, then goodbye, a peck on the cheek she left me with my melting ice cream and that old memory it took me back to athens when i was single and twenty-one drinkin' cold margueritas with you in the hot georgia sun guess that i'll never forget the way things once had been for you and me back in athens. i traded our green grass for cactus and rocks on the lawn threw out my old red bulldog sweatshirt, the one you always had on two golden rings are stuck way in the back of a drawer along with the pictures i can't bear to see anymore i started a new life, i thought i'd relearn how to smile and sometimes i'm better, but way more than once in a while i find i'm back in athens when i was married and thirty-two sittin' out on the porch on a clear georgia night with you guess that i'll never forget the way things once had been for you and me back in athens i've had a few not so special romances but i know no one else will ever do i'm still in love with you. my heart goes back to athens when i was cryin' and forty-three when the lord called your name and took you forever from me i know i'll never forget the way things once had been you and me back in athens back in athens Thanks for listening. Comments of any kind. Have at it. fj 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: Back In Athens floyd jane #747901 01/05/23 06:19 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,372 Pembrokeshire vicarn Veteran
vicarn Veteran Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,372 Pembrokeshire	Hi Floyd. This moves along nicely with your usual smooth vocal and well written lyrics. I'm a little jealous of you Americans being able to use the name of a town romantically. I can't imagine a town in the UK used in the same way. I have tried though. Vic

Re: Back In Athens floyd jane #747926 01/05/23 08:59 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2019 Posts: 4,392 Dallas, PA, USA BabuMusic Veteran
BabuMusic Veteran Joined: May 2019 Posts: 4,392 Dallas, PA, USA	So far I only read the lyrics, and I must say this is an excellent song. Well, I saw your name on it so I guess I knew that going in. Now I'm gonna listen. Wow, after listening, I must say I was right. What an incredible mix. You had me laughing at your confession of playing another acoustic guitar. The Style came with 2 and you added 2 more then added your special magic. There's no way to pick out all five of you, but that wonderful mix nullifies the need to search. Everything is so tight. Terrific melody and excellent vocals. The cello was another favorite. Last edited by BabuMusic; 01/05/23 09:01 AM. Enjoy whatever happens! marty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@babumusic51 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/marty-straub Band in a Box, Reaper, Cakewalk, Ozone 11

Re: Back In Athens floyd jane #747943 01/05/23 10:47 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,518 Maryland TuneMonger Veteran
TuneMonger Veteran Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,518 Maryland	Well, this one got me real good. I was reading the lyrics as the song played, wondering which of them was at fault for the divorce, and then POW! It was a little like that Bruce Willis movie where it turns out he was dead all along. Musically, it sounded great as always. I look at your list of RTs and I gotta think I must be doing something wrong, cuz I don't use that many on a song. I'm sure it's more work to do it that way, but just listen to the results! Fine, fine work. Last edited by TuneMonger; 01/06/23 08:27 PM. Windows 11, Intel Core I5 10400, 16 gig ram, Scarlett 2i2, Sony Acid Music Studio 10, BIAB 2020 UltraPlus Pak

Re: Back In Athens floyd jane #747947 01/05/23 11:07 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2022 Posts: 2,338 3rd rock from the sun B.D.Thomas Veteran
B.D.Thomas Veteran Joined: Jul 2022 Posts: 2,338 3rd rock from the sun	Like Marty, I read the lyrics first and you tell a wonderful story. A bit sad, but that's life sometimes. As always I LOVE your singing and the harmonies you come up with. Choice of instruments, arrangement and mix are very good, I like how you make all those instruments sound open and wide. Originally Posted By: vicarn I'm a little jealous of you Americans being able to use the name of a town romantically. I can't imagine a town in the UK used in the same way. Yeah, I guess 'Upton Snodsbury' wouldn't have the same vibe Goldmania Bella Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube New on YouTube: Deeply Sad Music

Re: Back In Athens floyd jane #747984 01/05/23 02:46 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,917 Cooran Queensland Australia rayc Veteran
rayc Veteran Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,917 Cooran Queensland Australia	A really clever narrative in the wonderful lyrics...you had me wondering, hoping and then shattered the dream of possibilities. The string addition was subtle and really well placed. Cool band, lovely vocal and a fab. song. Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe

Re: Back In Athens floyd jane #747989 01/05/23 03:05 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,643 Sydney Australia PeterF Veteran
PeterF Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,643 Sydney Australia	floyd Excellent song and a compelling narrative. The mix with all those instruments is organic and sounds great. Another in a long list of superb songs. Peter

Re: Back In Athens floyd jane #747990 01/05/23 03:26 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,917 Cooran Queensland Australia rayc Veteran
rayc Veteran Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,917 Cooran Queensland Australia	BLOODY EARWORM of the best kind. I was making a cup of tea & the chorus was running through my skull. I was doing an internet search & the chorus was running through my skull. I was cleaning & the chorus was running through my skull. Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe

Re: Back In Athens floyd jane #748000 01/05/23 05:41 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,327 North Carolina David Snyder Veteran
David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,327 North Carolina	Hey man, a really nice ballad. Really love the warm feel on this one. Great job to both of you! Happy New Year. David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: Back In Athens vicarn #748001 01/05/23 05:45 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,327 North Carolina David Snyder Veteran
David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,327 North Carolina	Originally Posted By: vicarn I'm a little jealous of you Americans being able to use the name of a town romantically. I can't imagine a town in the UK used in the same way. I have tried though. Vic But come on Vic, what if you were climbing up on Solsbury Hill and you could see the city lights and an eagle flew out of the night?! Wouldn't you grab your things and go back home???? David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: Back In Athens floyd jane #748010 01/05/23 09:59 PM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 7,540 Sacramento, California dcuny Veteran
dcuny Veteran Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 7,540 Sacramento, California	Smooth and mellow. In fact, so mellow I'd have been caught by surprise by the final chorus... if I hadn't been skimming through the comments and - SPOILER ALERT - Rob hadn't spilled the beans. It's not like the lyrics didn't hint at something, I just didn't expect it to go there. Excellent vocal - clear and easy to hear through the mix. Emotive as usual. Good job by you and Bill with the write. Lovely instrumentation. -- David Cuny My virtual singer development blog Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?

Re: Back In Athens vicarn #748011 01/05/23 10:03 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,917 Cooran Queensland Australia rayc Veteran
rayc Veteran Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,917 Cooran Queensland Australia	Originally Posted By: vicarn Hi Floyd. This moves along nicely with your usual smooth vocal and well written lyrics. I'm a little jealous of you Americans being able to use the name of a town romantically. I can't imagine a town in the UK used in the same way. I have tried though. Vic Then again, there's no way the US could match the quality of something like "West Ham for the CUP!", Muswell Cowboys, Rutland World News or the swank of Chelsea or Carnaby Street. Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe

Re: Back In Athens floyd jane #748019 01/06/23 12:38 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 Veteran
Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	Always good sir. Thanks for posting. https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: Back In Athens floyd jane #748022 01/06/23 12:53 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,658 Ontario, Canada BlueAttitude Veteran
BlueAttitude Veteran Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,658 Ontario, Canada	Man, such a good write! Ending took me by surprise, very sad. Great way to start off 2023, wonderful! Dave Blue Attitude Website Blue Attitude YouTube channel

Re: Back In Athens BabuMusic #748062 01/06/23 05:54 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,416 Florida floyd jane OP Veteran
OP floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,416 Florida	Originally Posted By: vicarn Hi Floyd. This moves along nicely with your usual smooth vocal and well written lyrics. I'm a little jealous of you Americans being able to use the name of a town romantically. I can't imagine a town in the UK used in the same way. I have tried though. Vic Thanks, Vic. Originally Posted By: BabuMusic So far I only read the lyrics, and I must say this is an excellent song. Well, I saw your name on it so I guess I knew that going in. Now I'm gonna listen. Wow, after listening, I must say I was right. What an incredible mix. You had me laughing at your confession of playing another acoustic guitar. The Style came with 2 and you added 2 more then added your special magic. There's no way to pick out all five of you, but that wonderful mix nullifies the need to search. Everything is so tight. Terrific melody and excellent vocals. The cello was another favorite. Thanks, Marty.... 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: Back In Athens floyd jane #748075 01/06/23 07:51 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 2,314 Heartland, USA firesong Veteran
firesong Veteran Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 2,314 Heartland, USA	floyd...you remind me of a high-jumper...just when you think the bar's been set high enough you just keep raising it...this song is so well done in every way...I'm most impressed by how clean the track is...everything sits in it's place perfectly...the lyrics are incredible and tell the story in a engaging way...your vocals are spot-on...I always look forward to your posts...I'm a big fan!! www.soundclick.com/firesong BiaB 2024, Steinberg Cubase Pro 13, Wavelab 11.2, SpetraLayers Pro 10, Audacity, Steinberg UR44 Interface, Yamaha Genos, Roland FP60 and FP10, Windows 10 You are who you are because you do what you do because of what you believe.

Re: Back In Athens floyd jane #748123 01/06/23 11:59 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2022 Posts: 1,031 California Brad Williams Expert
Brad Williams Expert Joined: Feb 2022 Posts: 1,031 California	Another great one Floyd, but this one kicks it up a notch even for one of yours. As always, an impeccable mix and use of the Biab tracks. Fabulously written. The progression of the song and story are done perfectly, picks you up, draws you in and surprises you at the end. https://soundcloud.com/user-722422510/tracks

Re: Back In Athens Brad Williams #748145 01/06/23 02:18 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 23,144 Hamlin NY MarioD Veteran
MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 23,144 Hamlin NY	All of the accolades that I was thinking already has been said. All I can add is that this is one of the best if not the best story ever put to music. Loved it. Whenever I get something stuck in the back of my throat, I dislodge it by drinking a beer. It's called the Heineken Maneuver. 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: Back In Athens floyd jane #748151 01/06/23 02:46 PM User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 1,590 Central Ohio E edshaw Expert
edshaw Expert E Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 1,590 Central Ohio	Very nice, Floyd. The ending kind of takes us by surprise. Link: www.soundcloud.com/ed_shaw (Feel Free to Use) https://www.Rumble.com/edshaw Biab for WIN 2020 -- Win 10 64bit -- Reaper/Audacity Zoom R-16 -- Tascam DP-03-SD -- SoundTap -- Crescendo --

Re: Back In Athens floyd jane #748170 01/06/23 05:13 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,969 Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran
Scott C Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,969 Edmonton, Ab, Canada	Very cool story line in the song Floyd. Super vocal and loved the instrumentation and production. Beautiful song. Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/

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