I Don't Think He Knows My Name (acoustic)

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This is another tune from the upcoming CD-"Old School, Same Rules"...the cd will be all acoustic blues in the more traditional style. Joining me on this track is the drummer in my band, Mr. Fran Bishop, and my friend Scott Bronnes on the harp.

An electric, sorta latin feel version of this song is on my second CD and is also posted on my page.

I am happy to say, that this is my first recording featuring real drums, and although they are taking a backseat here, we are having good luck recording drum tracks in general, so my music is going to be featuring real drums very often from now on.

After the acoustic Cd is finished, there will be a cd of the band. We started sessions for that today!

Recording a band with garage band is challanging, but doable. Look for a post in the near future!

for now tho, I hope you like this tune, and I look forward to comments and suggestions.

peace

z

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Hits: 2148
Comments: 26
Fans: 12
Plays: 342
Downloads: 122
Votes: 14
Uploaded: Mar 12, 2007 - 01:37:24 AM
Last Updated: Mar 12, 2007 - 01:37:24 AM Last Played: Sep 02, 2009 - 09:57:38 PM

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Comments

caroline	caroline said 973 days ago (March 12th, 2007)
	1. wake up!! 2. open eyes 3. roll up!!! 4. drink coffee 5. listen to this 6. embark on another perfect day ... ty - big loves to you and the fat cat xoxox Check out my latest song called clink that link mjrf

*itiswotitis*	*itiswotitis* said 973 days ago (March 12th, 2007)
	sweeeeeet nice music ziti got me tapping my feet and feeling the blues... nice guitar an love the harmonica too thx for the treat! Check out my latest song called WALKING BASS IN THE CLOUDS

*itiswotitis*	*itiswotitis* said 973 days ago (March 12th, 2007)
	btw thats one helluva fat cat :D Check out my latest song called WALKING BASS IN THE CLOUDS

TobinMueller

TobinMueller said 973 days ago (March 12th, 2007)

Suggestions
Nice singing, nice acoustic feel. If you are looking for suggestions, consider using a standup bass. The middle section (when your bass line drops out sounds) like the beginning of a fade out instead of an instrumental section (and then it happens again near the ending); I'd make the drummer more prominent at the beginning of those sections, give him a little solo, so it sounds more like trading 4s or something. And if a bass were driving the tune, you could free up your acoustic for more stuff...

Check out my latest song called Forge A New Life (MJRF)

guitapick	guitapick said 973 days ago (March 12th, 2007)
	Sounds great... ...your voice is such an awesome feature to everything else you do so well. Real sweet to hear acoustic blues. Sounds great. And the lyrics are killer. Loved the electric version, too. Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

	said 973 days ago (March 12th, 2007)
	Tom Waits meets... Great vocal here... I really like it a lot. The guitar and harp are great too, but man, your singing brings this home. Cool.

doddster	doddster said 973 days ago (March 12th, 2007)
	Very Cool Very very nice ziti. A very cool tune, great playing and production. Wow. Neil Check out my latest song called ROAD TO ROCK

jiguma

jiguma said 973 days ago (March 12th, 2007)

I don't need to ...
... comment on your playing Fran - always right on the mark. I especially like this acoustic phase - you really need to get one ;) Vocals sound perfect for the tune. The production is what leaps out at me on this. Fran B's playing is subtle and moves things along nicely, and Scott's fills are just right. Recording is clean and full of life and sparkle. Tobin's idea about the standup would be definitely worth trying for this song. Love it!
Classic photo btw :)
Neil

Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

Z293	Z293 said 972 days ago (March 12th, 2007)
	Authenic Blues Sound at its' best. Enough said. Good luck with the album, hope your hard work pays off. Check out my latest song called Lazy Days

Z293	Z293 said 972 days ago (March 12th, 2007)
	??? Did I just say album? Check out my latest song called Lazy Days

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 972 days ago (March 12th, 2007)

Can't wait for that acoustic CD...
This sounds terrific... Simple, uncluttered, effective....

Reminds me just a little bit of Greg Brown and Bill Morrissey's version of 'Little Red Rooster'... and Van Morrison's or Joan Osborne's versions of 'You Gotta Help Me'...

It might be cool to bring up the level and the compression on the drums so the tiniest bit, to see if you can get a bit more drum in there without overwhelming the track... I sense there's some good tone in the drum sound that may not have reached its full potential...

I love the guitars and the harp...

You know... Fran... it's about the cats...

Ed

Check out my latest song called After Loving Anne (w/jiguma, SISTERS, Komrade K and Scott Carmichael)

Einarus

Einarus said 972 days ago (March 13th, 2007)

First off...
...that cat is possibly the coolest cat I've ever seen.
"Do you find something funny?! Laugh, punk... I dare ya..."

And speaking of cool cats - You've done it again, Z.
The recording is very clean and crisp and the playing... well, I don't think I have to mention the playing, it kinda goes without saying (hah, rhymes).

Very nicely done, indeed!

-Einar S.

Check out my latest song called Good Things Come in Fours

ziti	ziti said 972 days ago (March 13th, 2007)
	heheheh anyone who knows me, knows how much I love the feline critters. The one in the picture is quite a prize. He is tipping the scales at around 37 pounds at this point. He is a big lump o luv. And is very protective of his friend, Mini-me. Thanks fo the kindness, maestro! z Check out my latest song called Stepping Down

stevel	stevel said 972 days ago (March 13th, 2007)
	I like it Good earthy sounds...nice vocals. Kinda reminds me of some of Rory Gallagher's acoustic stuff. Nice! Steve Check out my latest song called Electricity

	said 971 days ago (March 13th, 2007)
	Been awhile... Sweet tune, great production has a way of pulling you in, fantastic lyrics... The harp is silky smooth, This song just rocks plain & simple!

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 971 days ago (March 14th, 2007)
	Ha!! What a great picture! This is great, man, love that laid back groove, the guitar, the blues harp, the singing... all cool, like Bloofus. Check out my latest song called Machine Man (w Beastie Boys)

	said 969 days ago (March 15th, 2007)
	Oh yeah... nize, fran ur a real bluesman. j

racerat	racerat said 969 days ago (March 16th, 2007)
	phat cat That cat has da blues. You can se it in hiz eyes. Oh, and incredible slide. Really understated. That is it's real beauty.... Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

MJG	MJG said 969 days ago (March 16th, 2007)
	This belongs on CD Great acoustic blues Ziti-love it! Check out my latest song called Fox River Spirits(Acoustic)

thetiler	thetiler said 957 days ago (March 27th, 2007)
	like the detective feel to this one like the slinky slide sound. That is very catchy. The whole tune has a nice feel to it, with instrumental especially. Check out my latest song called The Bluebird Cafe (with two other guest)

ledebutant	ledebutant said 955 days ago (March 30th, 2007)
	Great Groove I hope you keep doing more acoustic work and I notice you snuck a little slide in there, which sounds very cool (unless I'm hearing things). Your guitar sound great and I think this is possibly your strongest songwriting yet. You made me listen twice. Check out my latest song called Black Star (MJ Live Aid w/jgurner)

ziti

ziti said 955 days ago (March 30th, 2007)

wow!
thanks ledeb....the response I am getting from these recordings is just so great!...as for song writing, I had these lyrics, and an electric version of this is posted and on my second cd....the music is a very tried and true blues groove, used in many songs from Sonny Boy Williamsons "help me" to 'green onions"... and the slide is there, and a new addition as I am learning the slide techniques just for this cd...and it's opened a whole new world to me.

thank you so much for the kindness!

z

Check out my latest song called Stepping Down

said 848 days ago (July 15th, 2007)

ZITI on Blues again
Well .. it's more than great song to describe ..
What a great performance is that ?? .. the drums is just amazing than the loops .. IT'S A REAL SONG !!!
The harmonics as i think sounds great on this .. this is the 1st hearing your vocal .. it's strong and nice to hear it .. really fit the music ..
Overall rating is INCREDIBLE .. the music is great � great ..

Yesterday i was on PRIME MEGASTORE in Amman ..
I saw a CD for someone called MARC NADER .. he seems to me as a middle eastern player .. he has amazing voice and his style is blues and jazz in acoustic guitar ..
when i heard him .. i missed to the blues days and needed to buy this CD but it was to EXPENSIVE .. so i'm glad now to hear the real blues in a real song with a real MASTER ..

Great and loved it .. one of my favorite at MJ
Thanks for posting and pls keep up your great work ..

Regardz
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Yeman Auf Al-Rawi

o0o	o0o said 693 days ago (December 16th, 2007)
	Nice and bluesy Good for a great evening with nice conversatione and loads of wine...and good people....Love those nights..at home or in a bar..no matter... kind regards, o0o Check out my latest song called 1 - Wait For Me - Apple Of Eve

Feter	Feter said 615 days ago (March 3rd, 2008)
	I Don't Think He Knows My Name ye thats ol mean painful bluz bro ..the harp is just cool ..and yes the drums just real and there ..this feel just right man ..thnx for sharin ! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

davisamerica	davisamerica said 110 days ago (July 22nd, 2009)
	thanks for the link.... ..love the harp Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)