Wintersong

johnwhitehead

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I both love and hate winter here in Minnesota. This song talks about those mixed feelings--the inevitable cabin fever one feels during the long slog and the exhiliration I sometimes feel just walking on a snowy day. Lyrics are sort of doggerel, free-style.

This is my first real GB composition, as opposed to just writing on guitar and using GB as a four-track. A simple, looping figure that builds. Trying to experiment with bringing in instruments, mixing elements, etc. The banjo is real, everything else G.B.

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Song Stats

Hits: 695
Comments: 14
Fans: 11
Plays: 59
Downloads: 33
Votes: 6
Uploaded: Feb 10, 2009 - 12:00:47 PM
Last Updated: Feb 10, 2009 - 12:00:47 PM Last Played: Nov 17, 2009 - 12:23:59 PM

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Feter

Feter said 288 days ago (February 10th, 2009)

Wintersong
Ahhhh another banjo player around us ...yay !!!!! ...man i love banjo ...
and you sing so warmth and wonderful with it ..awesome winter song ..I love
this ...your mastering for your vocals work ...just perfect ..the piano mesh
so great ...a true master piece ...more more more !!!!!!
what a gem thank you !!!!!

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harisahn	harisahn said 287 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	cool tunes Nice work here. Wow, has a hint of a Harry Nilsson vibe. The arrangement is tasty. Just enough colors to keep it compelling. Your voice is cool. A hair "pitchy" in the harmonies at the end but small potatoes really. What's not to like? Great. Thanks for sharing! Check out my latest song called Forever Blue

johnwhitehead	johnwhitehead said 287 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	Thanks For the listen. I think you're one of the best singers I have heard on this site, so I appreciate the comparison to Nilsson, one of my faves from way back. Thanks for the feedback on pitch at the end. I went back and experimented with pitch control, hadn't done that before so I'm learning! Check out my latest song called Dreams

Elevator_Funk

Elevator_Funk said 287 days ago (February 11th, 2009)

I like this....
The banjo fit just right for this this song. I like your vocals. I'm beginning to have similar feelings to yours about winter over here in Montana. I used to have all kinds of winter activities, lately I've been staying inside too much. However I did get to take my nephew on his first sledding day this year! Thanks for posting. These were some nice chilled vibes.

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SixFeetUnderTheStars	SixFeetUnderTheStars said 287 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	Yea Dude, this song is right on the money. Amazing banjo work and singing. Downloaded and voted!!! Post More Songs!!! Check out my latest song called Blue Skies And Best Friends

johnwhitehead	johnwhitehead said 287 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	Right back atcha I dug your last post. Very tuneful pop feel. Love that marimba part.Catchy as hell.Thanks! Check out my latest song called Dreams

Parichayaka	Parichayaka said 287 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	Well done!! Sweet, uplifting melody. Clean and simple production - very nice song. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Check out my latest song called f12

kristyjo

kristyjo said 287 days ago (February 11th, 2009)

I know what you mean -
across the river here in Wisconsin. Record snow in Dec. Record cold in January. Finally getting our January thaw in mid February. The way you interwove the vocals gives it the ambivalent feeling you were going for, I think. Love the banjo! You did a great job with adding additional voices without overwhelming the vocals & banjo.

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johnwhitehead	johnwhitehead said 287 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	Hey Gotta send a shout out to a fellow Badger. I'm from Appleton,WI originally. Wow, you are a prolific jammer. Liked several things from your list. Look forward to going back again for a listen. Thanks for the listen. Stay warm Check out my latest song called Dreams

thetiler	thetiler said 285 days ago (February 13th, 2009)
	Nice So nice to have banjo of this caliber to MJ ! Plus nice singing! Like how this moves, so nice country. Really delightful! I have to say this is one of the best country sounds I've heard in while here. Thanks for adding depth to the quality of country music here! Very nice going! Way to Go!!! Check out my latest song called The Bluebird Cafe (with two other guest)

dirigent	dirigent said 283 days ago (February 15th, 2009)
	Wintersong What an enchanting tune, lovely performance. I like the uplifting character. You have a beautiful voice! Bravo! Check out my latest song called Autumn

Relic67	Relic67 said 249 days ago (March 21st, 2009)
	Nice one really good singing and banjo pickin'. MacJams needs more banjo! you might want to check out Kappy's stuff if you haven't already (another good banjo player on macJams) Check out my latest song called Novis Libris

kassia	kassia said 234 days ago (April 5th, 2009)
	very cool love that banjo. great vocals, i like the overlapping. nice little piano accents. this is a fun, sweet song. i grew up in ND and lived in MN for 4 years - I can totally relate to your love/hate relationship with Winter. Spring IS coming! Check out my latest song called Deep Majesty

Daugrin

Daugrin said 202 days ago (May 7th, 2009)

Wintersong Celebration
Splendid. Harry Neilson comes to mind, your vocal remindes me of Me and My Arrow. Great guitar fills, you got Elvis guitar player again (see other post), terrific vintage feel. The keys are working for me in the arrangement.
I play some banjo, a Stealth model 1, you got gold tone indeed.
I'm liking this alot.

Daugrin

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Name: John Whitehead

I live in Saint Paul, MN with Suzanne, my wife of twenty years. I make my living making documentaries for Public Television and other outlets. My site> www.fretlessfilms.com I've been singing and playing since the age of fourteen when my brother P... [see more]

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