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Dignity


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thoddi

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Thought I needed a song suited to get the groove up at a live gig. One that would be fun to have a little soloing along when we start playing with the band:) So I picked some traditional blues chords down from the wall, and put some words along. Here is what came out of that...

No premade loops used. Drums is programmed/penciled in two midi channels using the rock kit in garageband
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Lyrics
Dignity
Thor Oliversen©2006

Stick with me and you'll see
I'll show you dignity
That's if you wanna set me free
'cause there is no way I could be
with less possibility
It must be volountarily

So move around, move around
you're not the kind, not the kind
'cause if I'm no where to be found
it just might be that you are blind
you should take care of what is yours
and don't come running at my door

And baby don't you see what I do
as long as I don't tend to how you feel
it's getting out of hand, day by day
But baby, get a life of your dreams.

So what i'm trying to tell you babe
just let me do the things I love
and if you find what to do, babe
get on with it, let it flow
So don't you mess with what I do
But find - what you can do too.
Song Stats
Hits: 2271
Comments: 20
Fans: 10
Plays: 413
Downloads: 189
Votes: 20
Uploaded: Jan 29, 2006 - 05:02:23 PM
Last Updated: Jan 30, 2006 - 12:44:05 PM Last Played: Nov 22, 2009 - 10:29:19 PM
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Hardware:
MusicMan 112RD guitar amp, Hagstrøm Swede guitar, Samick hollow body guitar, Tokai bass guitar, Studio projects B1 condensator mic, Behringer ultragain mic200 pre amp, M-audio Ozone.
Software:
GarageBand ver. 2.0
Comments
neckbones said 1396 days ago (January 29th, 2006)
nice !!
not my style of music really, but a very good job done !! good mix and
overall construction of the tune. keep it up man !!
Check out my latest song called Virginia
beatrix said 1396 days ago (January 30th, 2006)
As always, Thor...
your talent is outstanding. Thanks for sharing this song.. I love it! Is this all you or is it you and your band? ~b
thoddi said 1395 days ago (January 30th, 2006)
As always, Thor...
Hey, thanks ~b:)
I'm blushing over here...
It's a thrill to see you've been listening and taken time to comment.

And it's just me fiddling with this one.


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Imagination is more important then knowledge!
- Albert Einstein.
Check out my latest song called Don't tell me what I can't w/KTB and Ingve
alley-oop said 1395 days ago (January 30th, 2006)
Thoddi does George Benson
I love your vocal skatting over the guitar solo! Did you sing those at the same time you played the guitar? Because they synch up so well I can't imagine you doing them separate
I've always thought your keyboard sounds are very good. Are they midi sounds? Theyy have a solid legit Hammond B3 tone.
Awesome job man, love you work
D/L
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thoddi said 1395 days ago (January 30th, 2006)
Thoddi does George Benson
Great to see you here Tom:) What a great compliment if you got a George Benson association;)
I was kind of insecure of how this song came out. it's odd how "blind" I get after playing, recording and mixing my tunes. I usually have to let them sit a day or two before I listen again and do the final touch. So I'm excited to hear your thoughts on it. Means a lot:)

The vocal skatting over the solo is something I found I was able to do some years ago. It's done in real time when I play the solo. And all sounds from the keyboards is midi and straight out of garageband. I do however usually alter them some by adding distortion or other effects to get the sound I want.

Thank you:)

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Imagination is more important then knowledge!
- Albert Einstein.
Check out my latest song called Don't tell me what I can't w/KTB and Ingve
FEEL said 1395 days ago (January 30th, 2006)
Really good blues
You have a knack for some laid back tunes. This is a fine example of what your style is and it's blues. Nice job and thanks for posting. Big fan here.

Regards,
John
Check out my latest song called Pigs Fly
thoddi said 1394 days ago (January 31st, 2006)
Really good blues
Hey John, glad you liked it. Yeah I guess you're right about my style leaning towards blues. Actually I'm a member of a (sleeping) blues band called "Reptiles". We laid our axes to rest a couple of years ago, but I'm willing to put money on that we'll pick them up again one day... It runs in the blood...

Thanks for listening and commenting. Appreciated it:)

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Imagination is more important then knowledge!
- Albert Einstein.
Check out my latest song called Don't tell me what I can't w/KTB and Ingve
eleveneyes said 1395 days ago (January 31st, 2006)
dignified
this reminds me of I Thanks You by ZZ Top. You got a really cool voice.
The instruments are all large and present and i love the vox scattin' along
with the guitar. Nice stuff!
Check out my latest song called Here With You - Better MIX
thoddi said 1394 days ago (January 31st, 2006)
dignified
Hmm, yeah I can hear that now. It's the one guitar that has some of the same sound and plays a similar figure. Hope they don't sue me...;)

Thanks for your nice words:)

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Imagination is more important then knowledge!
- Albert Einstein.
Check out my latest song called Don't tell me what I can't w/KTB and Ingve
alanfraser said 1394 days ago (January 31st, 2006)
Smooth jams
I thought the unison on the lead was pretty slick. Nice job!
Check out my latest song called It's For You w/Mystery Lady
said 1394 days ago (January 31st, 2006)
Love this I feel good...
You have done a great mix on this song man, I really LOVE it.
Keep Up The Good Work My Friend..:D
*Skean*
And here is some Rock songs from my home..:))
Before Twelve
I Am On The
Road

Love Is A
Battlefield

Rock & Blues
Comb


Macaudion said 1392 days ago (February 2nd, 2006)
A whole lotta wondering...
T, I'm sorry that I haven't commented before now. When I saw your
name amongst the many alerts in my box, I thought for sure that it
couldn't be true that you could have come up w/ a new tune so soon
since the last time that I had commented. I was thninking, "he puts out
really nice stuff, it's too soon for another one..."

Obviously, I was wrong... Another nice one Thoddi. You'd be a good
one to see live. Good live entertaiment quality in your music. You could
have my weekend dollars anytime. In fact, I'm wondering, what part of
the world do you reside...

This is good stuff and thanks for sharing it so "freely"... - Dion
Check out my latest song called 123 iGetU
jmogielnicki@wes said 1390 days ago (February 4th, 2006)
Wow
The dance beat that comes to the foreground at the very end made me
listen to the song again to see if I could find it throughout. I love the
energetic rock feel, it reminds me of clapton, and your voice fits the
song wonderfully. A favorite.
Check out my latest song called What I Love About You (Lonely Blues)
ktb said 1383 days ago (February 11th, 2006)
nice blues jam
good job on the organ, i love that sound, is that a B3? very funky nice
break/transition in the middle
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Sunbeam said 1382 days ago (February 12th, 2006)
så snykt
ja jilar eljitaren så tuft de svenger bra din röst är likabra
ja burjar venjamej vid desa bra låtar
Check out my latest song called Inne pa perrongen
Sunbeam said 1382 days ago (February 12th, 2006)
så snykt
ja jilar eljitaren så tuft de svenger bra din röst är likabra
ja burjar venjamej vid desa bra låtar
Check out my latest song called Inne pa perrongen
VicDiesel said 1377 days ago (February 17th, 2006)
Sounds a bit like
The Eagles, Witchy Woman. At least the guitar in the beginning.

No matter: you're a great guitar player. This is some professional stuff,
and the whole track sounds great. The skat solo is especially appreciated.
Check out my latest song called Desert Stars
Myshkin said 1337 days ago (March 30th, 2006)
Sweet!
This is great Thor! Reminds me of Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton or even Dr John. Major respect for programming the drums! I hate doing that. The production is awesome as well. It's hard to believe it's GB2! Excellent dude.
Check out my latest song called Iceland
said 1251 days ago (June 23rd, 2006)
Brother... I know I sound like...
a broken record, but, dang... you got musical goods and you deliver them here. Great soulful, funky. You are, besides so good at guitar and vocals, a really good lyricist. I love the words you write. What kind of water are you drinking over there.... : )

Jack
timothy devine said 478 days ago (August 5th, 2008)
hey man
Great rhythm guitar sound. Very creative production.
I am really digging the punchy organ stuff.
The vox /guitar (bensonesque)solo is way cool.
You utilize a real skill in your variety of sounds and vocals to creat a very hip sound.
u da hipster
man good stuff
tm
Check out my latest song called Mankind Needs a Change/WoodstockII
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