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Ionospheric Propagation


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When I was a young man coming of age and deciding what I wanted to do with my life, I became enthralled with the radio. In the small town in which I lived, listening to the radio at night was my lifeline to the world. At night, with the help of the Ionosphere, I could listen to country music from WSM in Nashville, or the sounds of New Orleans on WWL, and of course rock and roll from Cleveland on KYW or from Chicago on WLS or WCFL, or tune in the Motor City on CKLW in Windsor, and of course I could always dream of the Big Apple by tuning in Cousin Brucie on WABC. If I listened long enough I could catch the early morning market reports on WOWO in Fort Wayne. On a good night, I could tune in French Canadian Stations and even WOW in Omaha. St Louis, Boston, Philly, Buffalo, Memphis; they all came right into my bedroom via the old Zenith that I had bought for 25 bucks.
I dreamed of becoming the voice on the radio .
Thanks to the Ionospheric Propagation of AM radio, a young man could dream.

This song is my tribute to the Ionosphere.
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Hits: 902
Comments: 18
Fans: 6
Plays: 70
Downloads: 68
Votes: 1
Uploaded: Jun 08, 2007 - 08:56:25 PM
Last Updated: Jun 09, 2007 - 09:08:03 AM Last Played: Sep 05, 2009 - 11:00:52 AM
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G5 iMac
Software:
Garage Band 3
Comments
said 901 days ago (June 8th, 2007)
I Felt the F1 and F2 Layers Come Together
Good track. Strong engineering, I especially like the drum sound.
announcer said 901 days ago (June 8th, 2007)
Thanks
I'm glad you stopped by and commented and I appreciate the compliment on the mix and he drum sound.
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vbluesky said 901 days ago (June 9th, 2007)
your the man
my highest respect to your talent,style and taste....you are forever evolving your music.This is another fine ass production, the song rocks with the volume cranked up to 10 on my system, you are one of the best here on MJ's that uses loops in a very original style and your mixes-production are the best here, I sincerely mean that with due respect and honesty.Thanks for the jam....
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announcer said 901 days ago (June 9th, 2007)
You the Blue Man ;-)
Thanks for the kind comments. I know that making up my songs on Garage Band and posting them here on MacJams has been something very important to keeping my sanity. It is one of the few hobbies I've ever had and certainly the most rewarding from a personal standpoint. To realize that the music which I create also appeals in some way to others, is gratifying.
Check out my latest song called It Was a Dark and Stormy Night
peacepiano said 900 days ago (June 9th, 2007)
Sound
You generate a big sound here. Worth bouncing off the ionosphere and around the world. More specifically, you make some excellent choices about when to add or remove a track at just the right points. Thanks for sharing.
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announcer said 900 days ago (June 9th, 2007)
thanks
I appreciate your comments. Since I have really limited skills, I try hard to use what arranging skills I have to the utmost and work hard on trying to maximize the effects I'm looking for with each track and each song. I'm happy that you feel I accomplished my goals here.
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Vic Holman said 899 days ago (June 10th, 2007)
funny how that works
i spent a few weeks outside of grand canyon one summer and listened to radio stations from all over the place.

cool tune a lot of great things going on. you created a cool rock tune that also bends into a prime genesis style of music.

Very nicely done.
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announcer said 899 days ago (June 11th, 2007)
Prime Genesis?
Is that a new group that I have not heard of yet <G>
Thanks for the visit.
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Vic Holman said 898 days ago (June 11th, 2007)
--
not new. before they went pop. and where still prog.

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now where's those car keys?
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Godchaser said 899 days ago (June 11th, 2007)
Good,Solid Stuff
Like the overall feel of your song - strong and steady rhythmic pulse running throughout the song w/the interplay between the guitar,synth and drum - not overplayed or overpowering - just right in my head - nicely mixed,produced & great choice of sounds - really like the 'Nine Inch' drum sounds - good stuff!

- Godchaser
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announcer said 899 days ago (June 11th, 2007)
Thank you
Nice and thoughtful comments that show that you indeed listened closely to this track. I'm thankful that you let me use your ears for a few minutes and that you took the time to comment.
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DeputyDoofy said 897 days ago (June 12th, 2007)
Hey hey!
Excellent tune! :)
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said 891 days ago (June 18th, 2007)
wow
as real as a drummer can get without all the girlfriend problems!!!
the mix just sits back and flows right through a brother!!!
i believe you have mastered lil ole garageband!!!
announcer said 891 days ago (June 18th, 2007)
Mastered?
Well maybe not mastered it yet but I've spent a lot of time with it and find some new tricks everytime I put the old headphones on and crank up the program.

thanks for taking the time t visit my page and comment on my song.


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Henke said 870 days ago (July 10th, 2007)
And a nice tribute it is!
Another very nice song from you, Bill! Got to fav and d'l it! Thanks!
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announcer said 864 days ago (July 16th, 2007)
I love downloaders
Means a lot to me when someone thinks enough of a song to download it. Thanks
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rachaelxxx said 599 days ago (April 6th, 2008)
funky
Very interesting tune. I also like what you've done with the loop that i used, in a more professional way than i did. Nice!!
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announcer said 598 days ago (April 6th, 2008)
Thank you for the visit and the comment
Twisting and cutting and rebuilding loops and finding new ways and instruments for them is what I am all about.


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