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Description:
Just a silly love song... with a beat.
Photo: Just being with Barb at the beginning, 1973.
These are the good old days...
Vocals & instruments by me except for drum loops.
Lyrics:
Just Being With You
Music & Lyrics by Jack Miller 2007
Where can I go? G
What can I do? Em
I’m so in love G
Just being with you. Em
I can’t imagine it being much better. C - G
Don’t want to change unless I can be with you. C – G - D
What can you do? G
Where can you flee? Em
My lucky day G
You’re stuck on me. Em
Somebody wake me and tell me this isn’t a dream. C - G
Cause I look back on all these years and it’s hard to believe. C -G
But then I look into your eyes and then I can tell, C - G
What we’ve got is real. Em
Some would say the real deal. Am
But all I saying is I want nobody but you. C - D
… So tell me
Where can I go?
What can I do?
I’m so in love
Just being with you.
I can’t imagine it being much better.
Don’t want to change unless I can be with you.
[Instrumental Break]
When you’re away
I talk to the walls.
If they could speak
They’d tell you all.
I can’t imagine it being much better.
Don’t want to change unless I can be with you.
Where can I go?
What can I do?
I’m so in love
Just being with you.
Somebody wake me and tell me this isn’t a dream.
Cause I look back on all these years and it’s hard to believe.
But then I look into your eyes and then I can see,
What we’ve got is real.
Some would say the real deal.
But all I saying is I want nobody but you.
… So tell me
Where can I go?
What can I do?
I’m so in love
Just being with you….
Copyright Music & Lyrics Jack Miller 2007
Hardware:
Yamaha PSR-293, Alesis X Guitar, Shure 57, M-Audio MobilePre, iBook G3
Software:
GarageBand 1
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NICE GROOVE &mdash 04/01/07 - 12:33:51 PM
Really like the unexpected back placement of the Vocal. Totally visible but laid back - not pushy at all. Sets the Attitude of the Narration; the inevitability of it all.
Slightly Brit, slightly San Francisco influence mix to my ear. Unusual and catchy.
-rtc [ Reply to This ]
Good ear, rtc... &mdash 04/01/07 - 01:04:01 PM
Yep, a little California surfin' bass line and some Brit guitar and my own take on a Macca vocal : )
Always enjoy you take on a song. Thanks.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Silly's the Best &mdash 04/01/07 - 12:50:10 PM
It's funny,just reading through the lyrics I had an idea of what the song 'should' sound like and this is exactly right. I love how relaxed you are when you sing this, reflecting the "it's a given," aspect of the constancy of of your love (you are scoring major points with the Mrs, but I remember that you've already racked up a few. ;-) )
I'm going to download this for my dad, I think he'll really like this (as do I). [ Reply to This ]
Never can score... &mdash 04/01/07 - 01:10:35 PM
too many points with the Mrs. : )
When I can up with the melody and lyrics, the song just fell naturally into this soundbed. Came together quite quickly. Thanks leb for sharing your thoughts on that. Hope your Dad likes this. And I'm glad that you did.
Thanks.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
simply &mdash 04/01/07 - 12:51:04 PM
Thanks... &mdash 04/01/07 - 01:19:43 PM
Nice song &mdash 04/01/07 - 01:31:52 PM
Maybe just a bit too long but It was entertaining and fun to listen too. [ Reply to This ]
Hey jibes... &mdash 04/01/07 - 04:33:14 PM
Glad you stopped by and that you like the song. Yeah... I can be longwinded sometimes. But then again, I hate ended a piece of music that I am enjoying singing and playing : )
Thanks much for your thoughts.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Thanx . . Dadai : ) &mdash 04/01/07 - 02:47:16 PM
I really neaver knew Lovesongs could be so Beautiful until I came to MJ & it's definately not too short it's PERFECT
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Smiles.... &mdash 04/01/07 - 05:03:29 PM
You're too nice... thanks. Many great lovesongs here at MJ, for sure. I am appreciative that you think this is one of them.
My wife likes it! ;)
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
60's sound &mdash 04/01/07 - 05:15:01 PM
I was just watching the turtles on youtube cos of that music buiness thread up there and then Zoi sent me a message to tell me to come and listen to your song.For some reason I pictured it being played on a black and white TV in the 60's (er unless they had colour then - i dunno) and I was thinking it would be a great song for a band to play specially reading the chords as the song went along.Nice - sincere - I love it when people are in love.Great sig too by the way [ Reply to This ]
so happy together... &mdash 04/01/07 - 07:24:38 PM
I haven't thought of the Turtles for a long time. I liked that song a lot when it came out back in the sixties. I remember at our lunch hour one day at school (eighth or nineth grade) a student "rock" band from our grade played that song for everyone at lunch... ah the memories. I am musically (pop & rock-wise) a creature of the sixties and seventies, with a decent dose of the fifties thrown in. So no surprise this song evokes some of that era. Glad you liked this love song. And thanks for leaving your thoughts.
Never can have too many love songs...
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
The Turtles &mdash 04/02/07 - 06:38:33 AM
So Happy Together was one of the songs I tormented my friends with when I was first really starting to learn to play guitar and sing at the same time. A great song for sure! [ Reply to This ]
smooth! &mdash 04/01/07 - 08:43:46 PM
a definate 70's flair with a McCartney tinge to this with ....another silly love song, whats wrong with that...now i got that running in my head now. real nice keys and guitar lines on top of some might singing! [ Reply to This ]
Professor Vic... &mdash 04/01/07 - 09:07:38 PM
hopefully you'll be able to remove the Silly Love Song from you mind at some point :)... this one or Macca's?... heheh. Like you, I am a product of what I grew up (and still enjoy) listening to. Long live the music of the Liverpool Lads. It's been a while since I attempted any organ keyboard in a song. Nice to hear you thought this worked. Thanks, mate.
Carry on...
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
to avoid confussion &mdash 04/02/07 - 08:30:58 PM
no your songs not a silly love song, just a qoute from McCartneys, " .....whats wrong with that i'ld like to know" you don't hear good ones anymore.
fyi now its "juniors farm" and "to many people" running through my head :-)
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now where's those car keys? [ Reply to This ]
Not so silly Jack &mdash 04/01/07 - 08:45:27 PM
This did indeed evoke memories of that same era in me. And, love songs like this were not silly back then; they were serious affairs. If you didn't mean what you sang, out came the rolling pin. :-)
Great job Jack, I loved it.
God bless,
Rick [ Reply to This ]
Different then... &mdash 04/02/07 - 11:05:03 AM
Rick, I think you are right. There were more love songs years ago... forties big band numbers, the fifties and sixties were laced with love songs that were the background music for dating and parties. I still think most people like them. Just not enough goods ones out there?
Thanks for listening and adding to the love song conversation.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
The Traveling Jackburys score again! &mdash 04/02/07 - 06:17:06 AM
Jack, this is so retro it's forward!
Love that photo... I've got a few Seventies pictures that end up with that distinctive tint...
This is a sweet and heartfelt lyric... I love your vocal on it...'When you're away/I talk to the walls' is a great line. I sure relate to it...
No one else gets this kind of mileage out of a G3 and GB1...
My only nitpick is that I'm hearing some distortion sneaking in there from time to time. My only suggestion, which is purely for fun, is to work up a version that's the Abbey Road version, with perceptual vortex on drums and jiguma on bass and Vic trading off on Sixties guitars with you... I'd just love to hear that...
Really good.
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Wilburys... &mdash 04/02/07 - 11:24:11 AM
Hey Ed, I like the TW's a lot. They had a sound and a sense of enjoyment in their music that strikes a chord in me. I especially like their Vol. I and III CDs, but didn't care too much for Vol. II... ;) heheh.
I think the photo paper back then was cheap. All my old pics from that time are taking on that tinge of...?
Retro.... that got me laughing (Barb too was chuckling at that one)>
I have wanted to do a song where I sing in a higher voice. I can do it. But I can't project very well. I recorded two separate vox tracks, cranked them up a bit with the Overdrive effect, and let them run simultaneously. I was surprised at how it sounded.
I have told my wife over the years, that when she is away, I have no one to talk to except the walls. I stole that from the movie Shirley Valentine... a great, funny, and heartwarming story.
Sometime later this year... money almost saved... a new iMac... heheh!
You amaze me (once again). I almost emailed Vic Sunday morning to see if he would do the guitar solo work on this. He really has that Beatle (esp. Harrision) guitar sound down to a science. I didn't think mine was especially that great.. but it seemed to work well enough after I added the organ parts. And I was anxious to get this up... I like the melody and I wanted to see if it clicked with others. I like your idea of bringing in Neil, Vic, and David... guys? ... what do you think?....
Always good to get your take on things. Thanks.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
I think &mdash 04/02/07 - 02:39:06 PM
The drums actually sound just fine the way they are. But I could give it a shot if you want; you can then have 2 drum tracks to choose from :)
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<a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/30232">Nothing Will Die</a> [ Reply to This ]
Yeah &mdash 04/02/07 - 06:35:39 AM
Jack this is a well written song. I don't think anyone has mentioned that. Yes it isn't that complicated but great songs don't have to be. The important thing is that the chord changes just seem perfect for the lyrics and the mood of the song. It is a delight to hear you singing so well also. I also admire the fact that you can look on the past with such cheery reflection. Would that we could return to those innocent times ehhh? And if that is really a picture of you and an old girlfriend then I am envious. You were a handsome lad and she is hot! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Bronco... &mdash 04/02/07 - 12:22:04 PM
for the comments on the song writing... I really appreciate that. The lyrics in one section were more complicated and crowded. After paring them down, the song came together. Simple and less is often better and more.
... to paraphrase an old puchline, "that ain't no girlfriend, that's my wife!"
Heheh... and she's still hot. : )
Hopefully this song brought up some good memories for you... take care.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
I love that pix! &mdash 04/02/07 - 08:21:01 AM
As soon as you started singing, I thought "Wow, he sounds like Paul!" Definitely has a McCartney feel to it. Great little love song, but not silly at all. :-) [ Reply to This ]
the pic... &mdash 04/02/07 - 02:59:33 PM
the day we got married.
I've always loved the way Paul could sing a ballad/lovesong pop tune. I remember in 6th grade when the Beatles came out with She Loves You, I would sing that song imagining (haha) I sounded like him. So his vocals are definitely an inspiration for mine in this tune. Thanks Roxy... and no, not too silly.
:)
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
nice flashback &mdash 04/02/07 - 10:33:36 AM
Great photo and music of the times, and to think our greatest years still lie in front of us. Your surely hitting your stride. The flavorings you added, gave us hints of your influences, and I'm loving it. I was even hearing some "Traveling Willburys" in it too.
( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traveling_Wilburys ).
Also, this is a great gift item for all the dudes to give to their spouses/girlfriends.
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our times... &mdash 04/02/07 - 03:12:11 PM
Those were some great years... and I agree, the best lie ahead. As far as hitting my stride, thanks. The melody for this (and Late Night Reflections) came about a couple years ago. I had gone back in my audio sketchbook and found them, along with some other melodies that I like.
The Traveling Wilburys... one of my favs.
Thanks much.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
A real cruisin beauty &mdash 04/02/07 - 11:32:30 AM
I love the easy beat and relaxed lead gutar - well sung and well stated. You're both lucky. Towards the end I was reminded of later era Kinks. Thanks for posting. [ Reply to This ]
Hey Mr. Bud &mdash 04/02/07 - 03:36:37 PM
Hearing some Kinks in there, eh? I gotta listen to this again. Funny how different folks here different influences. The Mrs. and I do feel lucky, blessed. Glad you liked this one and thanks for dropping by.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
A little bit of Ray &mdash 04/02/07 - 09:50:39 PM
obligatory title &mdash 04/02/07 - 01:38:53 PM
Moody Blues-West Coast vibe. Very sentimental. Nice throwback. Bring it on! We need to get back to love ballads.
Lyrics work well. I wish I could go on the road with you.
Your creativity and soul are forever inspiring MacJammers around these parts. [ Reply to This ]
On The Road To Oblivion... &mdash 04/02/07 - 03:42:56 PM
That could be the name of our tour. The more we tour, the more we forget, and the more we're forgotten...
I appreciate your encouragement and support, Rich.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
great photo &mdash 04/02/07 - 02:16:58 PM
You look like you're at a party having a good time:)
This is very pleasant listening.
The drums and bass flows good, and so does the guitar. Your singing is relaxed and calm and suits the melody fine. Not one shabby note in that guitar solo either:) [ Reply to This ]
good times... &mdash 04/02/07 - 04:09:59 PM
yeah, my wedding day! I would say we were pretty happy that day.
I'm liking your comments on the song, and especially the guitar parts... much thanks, soulman.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Groovy &mdash 04/02/07 - 02:42:06 PM
Yeah, I hear the Traveling Wilburys and Moody Blues (especially the harmonized vocals). Everything rolls along nicely, with a TW vibe. This is the kind of pop they should be playing on the radio! [ Reply to This ]
I'm radio ready... &mdash 04/02/07 - 04:13:58 PM
don't know if the song is, but I agree that it would be nice if there were more songs like this (and so many here at MJ) on the FM dial.
David, can you hear drum parts that would take this song up a notch? Just wondering after reading Ed' comments :)
Thanks!
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
The drums &mdash 04/04/07 - 09:05:04 PM
Actually, the drums sound really good. The only thing I would change is add more variety to the drums fills... that one fill gets a lot of use. The beat is just right, I think.
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<a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/30232">Nothing Will Die</a> [ Reply to This ]
thanks David &mdash 04/05/07 - 06:23:35 PM
I thought these drums worked ok... although I agree about the overused fill. That's what I get with free loops... not a lot of fills, in fact only one with this particular loop. I may look at this whole song again... but for now I think I'll take a deep breath and relax. Thanks for checking it out and getting back to me.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
One of your &mdash 04/03/07 - 07:25:28 AM
better efforts.
It's too long though. Maybe next time you're talking to the walls, ask them what to cut.
Good tune Jack. [ Reply to This ]
LOL, once again... &mdash 04/03/07 - 09:12:39 AM
so tell me what you really think?
How's second life... or is it now third life... been treating you?
I like long.
Thanks dude.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
picture &mdash 04/03/07 - 03:31:31 PM
traps a thousand, b'zillion words....
Way to keep the fire burning. Just the kinda guy you are.
. - Harold [ Reply to This ]
Picture and.... &mdash 04/03/07 - 03:39:35 PM
a thousand words... if you only knew...
Thanks Harold... a fine compliment from a more than fine guy.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Very cool; &mdash 04/03/07 - 10:49:25 PM
I like that G to Em thing you got goin' there. Just sitting here strummin' along. NIce jammin' with ya ;-) [ Reply to This ]
anytime.... &mdash 04/03/07 - 11:06:40 PM
bring your harmonica next time... who knows where that will lead!
thanks.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Hey Jack &mdash 04/04/07 - 04:43:42 PM
A bit of an Orbison vibe in the vocal without wakin' the neighborhood dogs...of course he was part of TW... great job Jack... Did she love the song? [ Reply to This ]
The great Roy O. &mdash 04/04/07 - 05:05:07 PM
I really like the two cuts by Orbison on the first Willbury album. Beautiful, classic rock tunes. And what a singer/songwriter he was. Sad he left the scene too early.
My wife told me immediately she liked the song. I really knew she did when I kept hearing her hum it around the house. :)
Thanks...
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Groovy &mdash 04/04/07 - 05:38:42 PM
Well, all I can say is... &mdash 04/04/07 - 06:42:21 PM
... groovy,
and that it's neat this song hooked you...
and thanks.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
wow, this is really something... &mdash 04/04/07 - 09:57:17 PM
this is a truly a wonderful song. great composition, great vocals. nice, laid back, but the emotion is still there. a gem!
i like how you decided to place the chords next to the lyrics. [ Reply to This ]
Hey Faelin... &mdash 04/05/07 - 10:40:44 AM
Thanks man. I glad how this turned out, although the production qualities could be better, and taking into account I am supplying my modest skills to the bass and organ. I'm glad this is a song touched you. cheers.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Dig the retro &mdash 04/06/07 - 09:50:42 AM
60's sound. Is that an old photo of you and your luck date back in the day? The mix is well done. As usual always great to hear your posts.
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Good luck date... &mdash 04/08/07 - 07:59:15 PM
now my good luck wife. Which gives me a good lucky feeling... especially when cranking out a "new" retro song. Thanks for stopping in TF...
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Funny .. &mdash 04/06/07 - 09:19:59 PM
.. I hear a twinge of "Teenage kicks" by the Undertones in this, although smoother (and not in the vocal of course).. I must be mad .. :o). It's full to the brim with heartfelt love and sentiment, a real joy to hear.
Kudos. [ Reply to This ]
Getting kicks.... &mdash 04/09/07 - 11:00:49 AM
I'm not familiar with Teenage Kicks, but I'm glad you seemed to have gotten a kick out of this song. Glad you enjoyed it and that you let me know. Cheers...
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Smooth as Irish Cream... &mdash 04/07/07 - 03:43:08 PM
I was hooked on this from the first beat. Kept hoping that nothing would happen to wreck the smooth, sunset-highway-cruising feel and it didn't happen. Yes!!! The simple instrumental touches add just the right feel.
Thanks for the ride! [ Reply to This ]
Two things... &mdash 04/09/07 - 04:35:49 PM
Irish Cream and sunset highway cruising. I like them both. This does have that traveling down the road feel to it, doesn't it. I hadn't thought of that. Yeah, this groove seemed to work from the the get go... no need to alter as the song went on. Not only a silly love song, but a simple silly love song... heheh.
thanks!
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Take a listen: <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/30502">Just Being With You</a>...
It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
sup? &mdash 04/08/07 - 01:59:29 AM
Catastrophic failure is a sudden and total failure which not only cannot be recovered from (the system which experiences is destroyed beyond any reasonable possibility of repair), but also frequently causes injury, death, or significant damage to other, often unrelated systems. [ Reply to This ]
Hi Jack &mdash 04/08/07 - 05:20:05 PM
It's good to celebrate love and what better way to let your loved one know how much you appreciate her. I'm almost getting tears in my eyes. Almost! :O) [ Reply to This ]
Oh stop it now.... &mdash 04/09/07 - 05:42:46 PM
see what you've done. Now you got me getting all verklemped!
(sniff). LOL.... glad you liked it Shimky.
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Take a listen: <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/30502">Just Being With You</a>...
It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
A very gentle British invasion? &mdash 04/09/07 - 04:57:07 PM
Oh whoops, there goes Dick Dale zooming by.
This is just the perfect simple sweet love song. I really want to grab my sweetie and dance to it. The low-key singing and strumming make for a perfect backdrop to the plain-spoken lyrics. [ Reply to This ]
Dick Dale.... &mdash 04/10/07 - 01:06:29 PM
heheh... yeah some surfin' guitar and bassline definitely in this tune. When I first came up with this melody and lyrics I didn't envision it with this kind of tempo and take. The more I played it on my guitar and sang it... eventually it morphed into this version. And I thank you for letting me know you like it. cheers and congrats!
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Take a listen: <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/30502">Just Being With You</a>...
It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Sorry... &mdash 04/11/07 - 10:07:21 AM
...it took so long to comment Jack. This song is so good that I didn't want to just clock in with the usual remarks. But I'm still at somewhat of a loss...Let me just say that this endearing tune makes me very happy and that it's my absolute favorite dadai song!
Be well bro! [ Reply to This ]
I most appreciate... &mdash 04/11/07 - 01:50:14 PM
when you stop in to comment, whether with the "usual remarks" or something else. This tune is high up on my favorites of what I have done. It may be too early to say it is my favorite, but I won't argue with you. Thanks for leaving your thoughts. Take care.
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Take a listen: <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/30502">Just Being With You</a>...
It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
SO relaxed &mdash 04/14/07 - 06:54:28 PM
great groove you have, like the constant bass line with the keys backing it up, solid. Great song [ Reply to This ]
Bassline... &mdash 04/16/07 - 10:42:56 AM
EB, I love the sound of a bass guitar. I wish I could play one. This, or course, is all keyboard midi. But it seems to provide the minimum needed in this song. I'm glad you liked the laid back groove here. And thanks for stopping in for a listen. Cheers...
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Take a listen: <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/30502">Just Being With You</a>...
It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Dadaesque &mdash 05/05/07 - 07:12:10 PM
Lots of different influences, blended, coming out as pure Dadaesque. Pure ... and fresh ... right from the start!
I thought maybe the talking to the walls dated back to Farin Young's 1961 classic, "Hello Walls" (written by Willie Nelson) ... but I may have just dated myself with that reference.
I do recognize the big hair period in the 70s photo : >
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Slightly Brit, slightly San Francisco influence mix to my ear. Unusual and catchy.
-rtc
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