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Description:
Sort of a Country-Latin song. Just began with a couple of chords etc. and my retro took off. Nice swingy rhythm. Hope you like it.
Lyrics:
Lovely summer days with blue, blue skies,
and seas of aqua blue,
Take me back to happy days, the time I first met you.
I never ever can forget, the day you first walked by,
All the guys just stopped and stared; all I could do was sigh.
So tell me little darlin' when you close your eyes,
Is it me, you still see before you?
And did the time just fly?
Do you remember how we danced, the sand between our toes?
While the Stars looked down, from way up high,
As the see just ebbed and flowed.
Seems like only yesterday, Oh! How the time has flown.
'Never thought this love would last,
Yet it's grown and grown.
Lookin' back to times gone by, I wouldn't change a thing.
We've always found the time to laugh ,
Whatever life would bring.
Lovely summer days and blue, blue skies and the sea all aqua blue,
Are only mem'ries of the past, but what I've got is you.
(Break instrumental.)
Seems like only yesterday, we met and fell in love,
The time has flown. The love has grown...
An' I thank Heav'n above.
Lovely summer days and blue, blue skies and the sea so aqua blue.
All memories I've loved and kept... and so complete with you.
Blue, blue skies... Blue blue skies.... and an aqua sea,
So content, just to be... you an' me.
Hardware:
Mac OSX 10-4 Intel. M-audio 49e, Cheapo Encore Guitar, Sennheizzer Mike. M-audio fast track.
Software:
Garageband. GB drum loops/ Bass/ guitar
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Great ! &mdash 08/16/07 - 04:28:01 PM
Very nice emotional song, the lyrics are just beautiful words, the music sounds great and always your vocal is so nice to hear, enjoyed this piece !
Keep up the good work
Take Care
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Yeman Auf Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
Thanks &mdash 08/16/07 - 04:48:03 PM
Yeman,Very kind of you to say that and I'm pleased you like the song too, cheers M
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I think... &mdash 08/16/07 - 05:20:59 PM
this is my favorite of your songs. Man, my two year old niece jumped up and started dancing when I played your song (she doesn't even do that for my songs. You go, boy!)
Very good production. Great vocals. A keeper. Thanks for this one. [ Reply to This ]
Barry, &mdash 08/16/07 - 05:30:26 PM
I'm so flattered that you say this. I can't believe your niece doesn't dance to your stuff though, LOL. Greatly appreciated, Thanks M
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Wowooo! &mdash 08/16/07 - 06:08:29 PM
Moviz, you are really one of my fav MJers, excellent my friend, I'm a drooling fan...everything is here, goodjob! [ Reply to This ]
I've got &mdash 08/16/07 - 06:44:16 PM
to thank you Tom for always supporting my songs. I'm really pleased that you like this one too, cheers once again, M
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I Believe It Has... &mdash 08/16/07 - 09:05:22 PM
More of an *islands music* feel to it, Maurice. All it needs is a bit of steel pan drums and... maybe a couple of Mai-Tais. LOL
Nice and breezy little ditty. ;)
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I didn't &mdash 08/17/07 - 04:38:34 AM
know which genre because as you say it does have an island feel. That's why I used the 'Guitar' dobro sound on the keyboard (right speaker)in a couple of parts to give a steel drum quality, but it also sounds a bit mandolin-ish LOL. It does also have a country feel and I did think 'Mexicana'???? No? Glad you liked it anyway Joe, thanks, M
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Yes &mdash 08/16/07 - 09:59:40 PM
This is a way cool sound. Bringing a cool sumer breeze to a hot summer night.
I love the harmonies on the vocal. The vocal has such character.
The Dobro is sweet sounding adding such a nice touch to the tune.
Makes me wanna break out some old Elvis for some reason.
I love the gulls and waves....
makes me wanna swim some in the hot sun, for fun, mon.
thanks.
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Thank you.. &mdash 08/17/07 - 04:42:03 AM
Timothy, for those nice comments and I'm glad the waves and gulls were audible enough as they somehow got drowned a little. I'm glad you're getting some summer there as ours has vanished, regards M
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Summer's here :-) &mdash 08/17/07 - 03:45:02 AM
Just wish the weather in Brighton was as sunny as this song.
Nicely done :-)
Cheers
Dick [ Reply to This ]
Hmmm! You're right.... &mdash 08/17/07 - 04:45:53 AM
about this summer here. I think you've had part of it; now, we did have two days in May so I can't complain.... Grrrr! Thanks Dick for the comment, M
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Lovely Summer Days &mdash 08/17/07 - 09:01:47 AM
O my Friend this is just awesome
very soothin feelin and relaxin
just so beautifull ...you realy
give this style alot ..guitar
guitar settings and all ..just
perfect ..thanx for sharing such gem
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Hi Feter.. &mdash 08/17/07 - 12:04:16 PM
Nice that you called again to comment; thank so much. I would think that you have blue skies all the time where you are LOL, Cheers friend, M
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an instant hit &mdash 08/17/07 - 03:33:21 PM
At least to me. this grabbed me and held me till it was over.. has a timeless quality! enjoyed this much!!!! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks &mdash 08/17/07 - 04:24:05 PM
Egobandit, that's a great comment. Pleased you enjoyed it. I just checked out your page/art; great stuff too, regards M
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I hear Hawaii &mdash 08/17/07 - 06:51:28 PM
although I've never been there, I can feel it. This is great, Maurice! I think they should play this on the radio in the winter to help us get through the cold weather. You sure do have fun in the studio! :-) [ Reply to This ]
You're right.. &mdash 08/17/07 - 07:04:31 PM
there Roxy about the weather, we've had no summer here in the UK; I think it was two days in May LOL. Glad you popped in and liked it. It does have a Hawaiian feel I agree, thanks and Regards M
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***More grining*** &mdash 08/17/07 - 09:14:36 PM
Nice, nice, job! It seems that so far, this evening, each of the tunes that I've chosen to dl, listen to, and comment on, the three of them have all been responsible for a widely stretched, "feel good" grin, accross my face.
I like the production on this, too. I nice warm and playful feel to it. It is a feel good tune. You have good energy. (I hate saying that - so California - where I've relocated to - go figure...)
I liked your vocal presentation of this. You're not just acting a song, it seems - your tonal inflections, which are very pleasant to listen to, sound very natural. It brings with it the type of confidence to pull this off as well as you did.
Great backing. Dign' the guitar playing in this. Apparently, "cheapo", fit the bill.
Everything about this is pleasant. It really was an enjoyable listen.
Thank you! Dion [ Reply to This ]
No.. &mdash 08/18/07 - 04:28:14 AM
Dion, thank YOU, for those nice comments and I'm so glad if it's given you a good feeling. 'California'; Lucky you with the blue blue skies LOL.Hope you like it there. I think the sound of the guitar is ok too, even it is a cheapo (in fact it was free from a nephew years ago) never played it till now. Thought I'd got everything balanced well, but when I heard it on here the vocal seemed a bit loud, though it sounds ok in I-Tunes., Thanks again, regards M
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Perfect pop! &mdash 08/18/07 - 12:06:49 AM
Nice new track Mo. Loved the whole feel to this - excellent stuff.
Phil [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Phil.. &mdash 08/18/07 - 04:32:24 AM
for the comment and for leading me to look into the guitar section of my new 'Rhythm Pack' where I found the 'dobro' loops (dozy me). It really makes this song, cheers M
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Haha &mdash 08/18/07 - 05:47:02 AM
I spotted that! Nice to see they've come in useful:-))
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Warm and balmy &mdash 08/18/07 - 04:57:23 AM
This has a real uplifting feel.... I can imagine being on some luxurious beach with a cocktail in my hand. Ah well I can dream!
Cheers
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Hi Steve &mdash 08/18/07 - 06:00:27 AM
Not a bit like the UK at the moment is it? So we'd better all have a good imagination eh! LOL, Thanks for calling, M
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Mo... &mdash 08/18/07 - 07:03:47 AM
I LOVE THIS!!!!
It reminds me of being in the local social club, except you are a class turn!
Willie Nelson eat yer heart out! I like the maturity of your delivery, you obviously have treaded the boards! That's a compliment - you could teach us young pretenders a thing or 3!
Brilliant! Downloaded to my Easy Listening playlist (not C&W).
jim [ Reply to This ]
Oho-o-o &mdash 08/18/07 - 07:27:18 AM
You're right about treading the boards alright LOL and for a lo-o-ong time. All this mixing and whatever is so new to me, as I hadn't sung for about fifteen or more years 'till I came on here. What a lovely compliment you've given me, but most others have said they feel they're on the beach... not a social club LOLOL. that comment really tickled me, but I know what you mean LOL. Whooo hooo! Willie Nelson, now there's a singer I like... mainly for his sincerity, something I lay great store by. You made my day with this, Thanks a lot, M
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Niiiiice! &mdash 08/18/07 - 12:29:48 PM
Actually having one of those lovely summer days up here in Salem Oregon...A little Jimmy Buffett this! Very easy feelings and happy mood. Made this ol' boy smile wide! KUDOS!
Be well friend!
PS: Good sounds out of that "Cheapo" guitar! [ Reply to This ]
Lucky you.. &mdash 08/18/07 - 02:51:51 PM
Michael, having that nice weather, but for us it's dark clouds, rain and it's gone cold. Thanks for your comment and glad you like, regards M
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what I enjoy &mdash 08/19/07 - 09:30:10 PM
is that you make nice happy sounds in so many of your tunes. That is so important i think when i get older. I need more happy sounds cause it helps my endorphins and your doing that Thanks. Maybe even my dolphins to :)
This is great being here in Nashville and hearing a FUN beach tune!
Thanks for that !!!! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Bill... &mdash 08/21/07 - 06:53:04 AM
coming from someone with your talents and Nashville as well, that's a great compliment. I can just see you doing a Hula with your Stetson on, and breathing deep, Cheers M
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Total Fabulosity. &mdash 08/21/07 - 07:08:23 AM
Aye. Top quality Mo. One request from the Bonnie Prince - do a remix with the 'reduce S' function on the vocals. Stay lucky. [ Reply to This ]
Hi Johnny &mdash 08/21/07 - 08:36:59 AM
Thanks for dropping in. I do have a problem getting rid of the S's. Mike covered in sponge, working along the trackpulling volume down etc., equalizer etc., all to not much avail, cheers M
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Maybe &mdash 08/21/07 - 08:46:44 AM
if I had my teeth out and false ones put in it might cure it LOLOL
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It got me &mdash 08/21/07 - 11:14:26 AM
Thanks for... &mdash 08/21/07 - 11:27:06 AM
calling in Doug, very nice of you. Nice comment too, Cheers M
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Has Potential &mdash 08/21/07 - 04:49:34 PM
I'm gonna be truthful, in the interest of making a beautiful lyric into an beautiful song. If I read the lyrics right this is a tribute to you're bride of many years, and as such it needs to be as beautiful as I'm sure she is.
So here goes.
The lyrics are truly beautiful and your vocal is excellent, but I can see room for improvement in the production and instrumentation.
Whatever instrument you're using for the rhythm back is overpowering the rest of the tracks to the point it takes away from the song.
Your lead guitar part is too far back in the mix, bring up the volume a little bit.
On the whole, it almost seems too busy with all the things going on in the background.
Please, Please take these comments in the spirit they are meant. I really love what you've said in this song. The words are awesome. I just know from listening to it that I can be a really beautiful song.
Thanks for sharing it with us.
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Hi Ed &mdash 08/21/07 - 05:25:54 PM
Thanks for your comment (which I wouldn't dream of taking offence at). I too thought I was a washed up old singer 15 years ago, until I got this Garageband thing.... and that's all I was.. a singer who played guitar accompaniment... now I never pretended to be a record programmer or producer /arranger, but I'm doing my best and with no previous experience of those jobs.
With age, hearing and voice deteriorate as you know, hence I need comments like yours, because people never truly hear themselves as other people hear them, I'm sure you will agree.
With regard to the sentiment in the song, it's what I would have perhaps wished to be so, but no... I'm afraid your imagination is running way off, with regards to my ex of 30 odd years LOL and since then it's been a case of 'Once bitten twice shy' as regards marriage. 'Been there, done that' LOL.
Again Ed, thank you for the comment and for taking the time to listen. Points taken, Regards M
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Fun &mdash 08/24/07 - 09:30:22 AM
Quite the western timbre to your voice here! And the guitar is very retro. The gulls at the end were a nice touch too, almost a Jimmy Buffet does Will Rogers sound.
Thanks
Bill [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Bill... &mdash 08/24/07 - 01:40:49 PM
OooH! thought you said Roy Rogers for a minute LOL. Someone else mentioned Jimmy Buffet too, so I looked him up and yes, I think he could sing this one too LOL,(wish he would), cheers, M
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Yes... &mdash 08/24/07 - 02:24:49 PM
But Will was more poet than singer. I don't really know the names of any of the western singers. [ Reply to This ]
Bill, &mdash 08/24/07 - 03:02:35 PM
I looked him up and he was quite a man wordwise. I'm sure I saw him in some old films too. Thanks again for the comments, M
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This song &mdash 08/29/07 - 04:14:28 PM
made me smile-you have a really unique voice...love your vibrato.I didn't think it was too busy.Maybe Jimmy Buffet could sing it but I much prefer your voice! [ Reply to This ]
Thank you ... &mdash 08/31/07 - 05:22:24 AM
so much Mark; that's a great comment for you to make. I'm really pleased you called in and made my day, regards M
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Oh, nice! &mdash 11/06/07 - 02:06:12 AM
I really, really like this! It has such a good feeling about it, i feel like i'm there! [ Reply to This ]
Ahh! I only &mdash 11/11/07 - 03:47:31 PM
just saw that you visited this song and I'm so pleased that you liked it and maybe got a tan in the bargain LOL. Thank you for listening Slumbering, regards M [ Reply to This ]
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Keep up the good work
Take Care
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Yeman Auf Al-Rawi
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