Libby's Theme

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This is the band's recording of the song i penned for my baby daughter some 16 years ago....i put it in the can for many years and 2 years ago or so i pulled it out and recorded a solo studio version. The band heard the tune and liked it so we learned it...it has taken a nice airy twist with the addition of Scott's harmonica stating the melody with the lead guitar. Scott also plays a sweet solo midway thru. As always, its the Bishops on bass and drums...they play latin grooves so well, it is such a fun, challenging style to play.

Hope you enjoy!

z

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Song Stats

Hits: 1294
Comments: 19
Fans: 24
Plays: 122
Downloads: 54
Votes: 8
Uploaded: Oct 21, 2008 - 09:31:09 AM
Last Updated: Oct 21, 2008 - 09:31:09 AM Last Played: Nov 17, 2009 - 01:59:41 PM

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fran dagostino band (2)

Hardware:

yamaha drums miced with sm57s, Fender squire bass direct thru a small Behringer bass amp, Lee Oskar modified harmonica, played directly into an AKG Preception 200, and a Rode NT; PRS custom22 thru a 1962 Ampeg REVERBEROCKET amp powered by a Line6 POD, Ibanez acoustic guitar

Software:

GarageBand4 and ChannelStrip for GB

Comments

EEFliess	EEFliess said 397 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	dude Clapton eat your heart out! I like this a lot, Fran!! Check out my latest song called Rock and a Hard Place (With Adam Clarke) (extended, new drums)

magnatone	magnatone said 397 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	Libby's Theme no KIDDING about Clapton eating his heart out. I love this Fran - can't believe it sat in a can for so long. Love your guitar, and the feel behind this great tune - thanks! You ARE the King of Dukes! Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

ziti	ziti said 397 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	you are such a wonderful encouragement giver...I so appreciate your continuing support. It is awesome. z Check out my latest song called All Smokey

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 397 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	Yes Yes Fran, you've really have a great band, but this time I feel that your guitar that is shining through the most. You are really special and I feel like if you're growing all the time. A most beautiful tribute for a child of yours. Congratulations to her for having such a masterful father! Check out my latest song called Guitar test — Martin CSN (Gerry Tolman Tribute)

jie	jie said 397 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	cool like this a lot some crackin guitar playing love the whole feel and the harmonica shouldnt work but does beautifully. thanks for sharing Check out my latest song called Gods Got HisPlans, Ive got mine

Char	Char said 397 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	Oh, music to soothe the soul. Your band is a well-oiled machine. Nice catchy tune. Goodness, I enjoyed the listen. Thank you all. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

egobandit	egobandit said 397 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	you guys are rockin it very smooth jazzy and to the point enjoyed! Check out my latest song called when its love

Feter

Feter said 397 days ago (October 21st, 2008)

Coooool !!
Man ! what a fabulous track !!! ...hope we enjoy it ?
jee man this is top notch recordings all star band !!
the harp sound terrific with your guitar ..loved the
bass and drums it gives the sound of ol classy days of
late 70s ..so dont get me wrong this reminds me so much
of Marshal tucker band ...no reason why but YOU ROCK !!!
thnx alot for sharin such gem ...!!!!

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peacepiano	peacepiano said 397 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	Smooth You and Scott match up well. This song could have come off a Spyro Gyra album with its smooth application of those latin rhythms to an original and endearing melody. Super track. Thanks Bill Check out my latest song called I Should Have Known

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 396 days ago (October 21st, 2008)

And what a cool gift!
You're going to have a heck of a time teaching this to the GB band when you finally let Libby get married...This'll be the one for the people in the crowd who actually know how to dance...

And you know, sight unseen, I probably wouldn't have thought I'd like the harmonica and guitar teaming up on the theme, but it sounds great...

Next will be the version with words... with who? Aaron Neville? Now that Lou Rawls is gone?...

Ed

Check out my latest song called Next Time Around (w/jiguma)

ziti

ziti said 396 days ago (October 21st, 2008)

libby is not getting married
because i have not found the right guy for her yet......hehehehe

Scott and I have been playing together for a long time, and we have some blues things that we do that we play unison lines...but to have harmonica in a song like this is another story...a great chromatic player like mike turk or toots could really rip this up, but scott is using harmonicas designed by Lee Oskar from the band WAR...they are 10 hole harps like a blues harp but are tuned so that minor and major scales can be played...Scott has been messing with these harps for a while, but never had a place to use them before. They have a very different tone to them...very light and airy. We also like to record scott with NO amplification, just 2 condensor mics. He has the most beautiful sound acoustically...just a really nice addition to the music. He has worked very hard on his playing and his singing and grown a great deal in the time he has been in this particular band.

I am very honored to play with these people.

Check out my latest song called All Smokey

davisamerica	davisamerica said 396 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	fran ... darn man ... :-] Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

timothy devine	timothy devine said 396 days ago (October 21st, 2008)
	sweet intro/fine melody The Harp is freekin phenomenal, togethter with the guitar/nice. and Your slippery, sliding style is so welcome in the intro such tasty guitar/throughout/sweet acoustic at the end/ just great stuff Love your tone. Great band, such a pleasure to fine here. Your daughter should be proud wow 16 Check out my latest song called Mankind Needs a Change/WoodstockII

lavalamp	lavalamp said 396 days ago (October 22nd, 2008)
	Mellow vibes The soothing tones of Ziti, Ladies and Gentlemen. Very good musicianship. Great tune. LL Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

drakonis

drakonis said 396 days ago (October 22nd, 2008)

gorgeous playing
really nice piece of music/writing... there's something that is a little boomy (EQ-wise, strong midrange peak) slightly right of center, and it feels like the drums are all a bit to the right (headphone-listening). But other than that, very crisp recording, the whole piece is beautifully arranged and played. Love the drums and harmonica work there... bass line is rich and fun to listen to, though perhaps a teeny bit louder? Your guitar work is always stellar... love it. Hi to Libby!
ttfn,
Drakonis

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kristyjo	kristyjo said 395 days ago (October 22nd, 2008)
	Happy This has a really happy, upbeat sound. I'm glad you redid the recording and shared it here. The harmonica adds a lot of great character. Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 393 days ago (October 25th, 2008)
	Harmonica and guitar are a great combination.This song reminds me a bit of "Why Does love Got To Be So Sad"- your playing has that Clapton/Duane intensity.As usual your tone is incredible. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

guitapick	guitapick said 393 days ago (October 25th, 2008)
	Hey... ...I love (LOVE) the harp addition. Really brings it home. Great playing, there, Fran. All of you. Your daughter must be very special to have inspired this. Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Drew Kopr	Drew Kopr said 382 days ago (November 4th, 2008)
	Nice groove Tune has a great feel and lines. Very free feeling. The harp is fantastic sounding. Check out my latest song called WinterSong

	said 364 days ago (November 23rd, 2008)
	Very Cool Reminds me of seventies TV

ronnielong	ronnielong said 346 days ago (December 11th, 2008)
	:) dig it brotha! Check out my latest song called ... How I learned to Love the Bomb

I.G.M.	I.G.M. said 272 days ago (February 22nd, 2009)
	like the bright feel yeah, great stuff! as always it gets my vote. I.G.M. Check out my latest song called I`m Gone