Rough Edges

Another Bud “silly little ditty” lyric for Janice and Peter to do their thing with smile I (Bud) was presented with a mixing challenge (aren’t they all?) when Janice sang (in addition to the lead track) five more parts on but two tracks (had ‘em arranged in her head so they wouldn’t need to overlap). Girl caught me by surprise!

Thanks to:
- Peter for the guitars and arrangement/mix input
- PG Music for making all this fun possible
- Our forum friends for their support and frequent counsel

We appreciate your time to listen and comments are always welcome!

Janice: lead vocal, counter point vocal, ahhs and harmonies / Nectar 2
Peter: lead guitar, rhythm and fills

Bass: 2163 New Orleans Swinging Pop sw130 / Neutron 2
Drums: New Orleans Swinging Pop w/ funky snare / Waves CLA Drums
Congas: Shuffle single / Waves CLA Drums
Piano: MST 2166 New Orleans Swinging Pop / Waves CLA Unplugged / Logic Pro X Yamaha Grand sound

Logic Pro X, Scarlett 212 and Rodes NT1 mic

Mastering: Logic Chanel EQ > Waves Multi-Band Compressor > Ozone 8 Adv Maximizer

Rough Edges
you were smooth enough to cut through my rough edges
we didn’t need a preacher or empty pledges
it’s been a long ride ‘n sometimes you get a bit ahead of me
but I always play catchup so here I come, can’t you see

we played hard and always laid it all on the line
big money or little money we’d go for broke every time
when I met you it was like jumping off a cliff
we never missed a chance to say well “what if?”

Solo

in this wild ride there’re always more bridges to burn
let’s try a few more before we reach the point of no return
no destination in mind head out you and me without a care
no directions needed cause any old road’ll get us there

you were smooth enough to cut through my rough edges
we didn’t need a preacher or empty pledges
it’s been a long ride ‘n sometimes you get a bit ahead of me
but I always play catchup so here I come, can’t you see

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