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Written back in the mid 80's. This was my first foray into Digital recording. I just completed my third pass over the song. I am now a year into digital recording. About 4 hours of slicing and dicing. Recorded originally with an sm57, then a small diaphragm condenser mic, and had a to redo a ooh's in the middle to get the correct harmonies. Its meant as a demo.
Lyrics:
People come and people learn
Trying hard not to return
What their meaning is in life
Searching for independence
I only know where I'm from
Our destinies set to be one
Taken off with a broken wing
Learn to fly, sing our freedom song
Dance with Me, be my star
Dance with Me, be my star
Words are two and two is one
Together we do what's been undone
Taken for the world to see
Learn to fly, ing our freedom song
Dance with Me, be my star
Dance with Me, be my star
[Solo]
Dance with Me, be my star
Dance with Me, be my star
Dance with Me, be my star
Dance with Me, be my star
Be my star, be my star
Be my star...
Hardware:
Mac
Software:
Garage Band, Apple Loops
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Great feel &mdash 02/14/08 - 05:22:39 PM
with this song...good harmonies and fantastic vox on great music...Enjoyed this. [ Reply to This ]
neat tune &mdash 02/14/08 - 05:48:27 PM
Ya I really like this cool piece, very nice, fine harmonies, good song...enjoyed... [ Reply to This ]
Dance With Me &mdash 02/14/08 - 06:49:45 PM
Man !!! what a powerful rockin acoustic one !!!
this is alot of Allman here to me ..your boomin
bass is excellent ..you singing top notch ..
very cool !! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks for your feedback! &mdash 02/15/08 - 11:53:39 AM
Eagle, Davevan, Feter -Thank you very much for your feedback. My friend Scot Larsen plays ALL of my bass lines. He used a Sadowski bass and I used a garageband bass preset that really brought out the tone of his instrument. He Comes over and lays down 1 or 2 tracks then he's done. He is amazing. Good call with the Allman Bros. I like the energy they bring to their music and performances. I definitely know who they are! [ Reply to This ]
This is great!! &mdash 02/15/08 - 12:51:32 PM
I really love this man! Great song,playing,singing, it's all good! You posting any more? please! [ Reply to This ]
More? &mdash 02/25/08 - 12:21:44 PM
clear recording &mdash 02/17/08 - 11:15:01 PM
everything sounds so clear; well-produced. I agree the bass is outstanding, but so is your quick guitar work. Good job! [ Reply to This ]
Very nice track &mdash 02/18/08 - 06:10:13 PM
Love the acoustic sound you have here, and very impressive playing. You have a nice touch, and I like those little fills you throw in there. Lovely rhythm to the track, and very nice harmonies give the song terrific depth and really bring out the melody. I agree with the previous commenters on the bass work- your friend Scot deserves major props. As do you, by the way! Very cool song. Glad I stopped by. I'll be looking out for future posts. Nicely done. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Lots of guitars &mdash 02/25/08 - 12:28:47 PM
Thanks for the kind words. Lots of guitars in the rhythm tracks on this one. =)
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Cool soloing &mdash 02/19/08 - 07:47:04 AM
I don't hear enough guitar solos on acoustic guitars. Nice job. You sing well too. [ Reply to This ]
Acoustic Guitar Solos &mdash 02/25/08 - 12:25:06 PM
I'm kind of old school when it comes to solos. I think most songs deserve at least one good solo. Since I recent;y sold my electric guitar. you'll be hearing a few more acoustic guitar solos on my stuff. Glad you liked the song. =) Thanks for stopping by. [ Reply to This ]
Its all been said &mdash 02/26/08 - 11:39:23 AM
top quality &mdash 03/09/08 - 03:08:23 PM
I meandered over ..... &mdash 03/21/08 - 01:35:30 AM
.. was all prepared for an evening of listening ... and lo and behold .... one tune .... but I was not disappointed cause it was a good tune ! hope to hear more new ones! You said this was an original 80;s recording ... but for me it held that good old 70's sound ..... ah what ever happened to the good old days ! When music was just music ... it wasn't all FX and mixing .... and zzzzpft zzzzpft ..... echooooooooooooooo zzzzpft ! hahaha nice tune! [ Reply to This ]
Written in the 80's &mdash 03/22/08 - 08:29:32 PM
Its was written in the 80's when I was in college and definitely influenced by the 70's. It worked pretty well back then but I agree its a 70's song. It was recored in the last year (using GB) and is currently performed this way.
Thanks for your comment [ Reply to This ]
uuuuuu &mdash 04/02/08 - 02:38:33 AM
Enjoyed this &mdash 04/04/08 - 10:48:24 AM
Vocals really stand out on this but the backing music is great too. Awaiting your next song with anticipation!
All the best to you
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Great groove &mdash 04/17/08 - 07:28:01 AM
In my phones everything sounds really well-placed: vox are great, and the guitar is beautiful. Break a leg with this. [ Reply to This ]
Dance With Me. &mdash 05/04/08 - 06:45:29 PM
Wow I love this
You Rock !! I really Love your singing you got a great voice and really lovely lyrics
Ok you bet I will certainly dance with you.
You have got me swooning. Phew :)
Peace Dee. [ Reply to This ]
Ha ha!! &mdash 05/06/08 - 01:01:04 AM
Thank you for the nice comment. I'll have to upload another one and see what you think. =) [ Reply to This ]
Very enjoyable &mdash 05/10/08 - 07:51:03 AM
Fantastic vocals and excellent guitar work.I can hear some Jerry Garcia in there with the Allman influence.Great job! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks &mdash 06/29/08 - 09:33:45 PM
Those are some great guitarists you named. I've always liked Jerry's ability to navigate the major chord progressions, the Allman Brothers were one of a kind. [ Reply to This ]
tasty.... VERY &mdash 05/10/08 - 09:00:41 AM
top notch acoustic work, and great vocals.... I only like guitar soloing if there is a statement made... and your guitar work doesn't distract from the song...there is a conversational quality to the solo.. it doesn't meander aimlessly... and becomes an intricate part of the songs texture...
really great driving music by the way... this one for some reason makes me want to hit the road... [ Reply to This ]
whoa brother.... &mdash 06/29/08 - 05:18:29 PM
... outstanding acoustic guitar and vocals. This mellow tune is really one pleasant ride. Can't say enough... including your production qualities. Top notch.
Jack [ Reply to This ]
Thanks for the kind words &mdash 06/29/08 - 09:36:44 PM
I'm glad you like it. I have another that waiting for a bass line then I'll post it. Probably in the next 30 days... [ Reply to This ]
tx.. &mdash 07/09/08 - 01:47:14 PM
The &mdash 07/23/08 - 08:44:49 AM
groove here is great - kind of Dead, Clapton, Winwood, a real nice job on harmonies too. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks! &mdash 07/26/08 - 12:48:39 PM
I have reconnected with all those bands you mention over the last 10 years. That was a great time for music. Thanks for the feedback.
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Very nice &mdash 08/03/08 - 11:38:51 PM
Smooth and flowing. Stellar performance and production. I can't help think I have heard this before. Has it been on another site, or involved with some sort of commercial venture? [ Reply to This ]
Deja Vu &mdash 08/04/08 - 09:54:39 PM
I have not released this commercially... yet. I will likely redo it first. I doubt that you have heard it before, unless you have seen me live about a year back. Thank you very much for stopping by, commenting and voting. [ Reply to This ]
Number 2 &mdash 08/04/08 - 05:48:53 AM
Hitting your first post. I really like you style. You're a fantastic musician and song writer. Just enough pop feel to give it what it needed.
Bravo (for the second time),
Dave [ Reply to This ]
Actually... &mdash 08/09/08 - 01:39:07 PM
this song immediately brought Dave Mason to mind, which is pretty good in my book.
Nice, relaxed groove and a good melodic flow. Good harmony work always makes me happy and this song has it. Nice acoustic lead work, too. ;)
--- Joe [ Reply to This ]
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