Yours and Mine

Bob6stringer

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So sorry I've been so scarce; great to be back. So... taking a break from my usual, distorted Guitarbage, I wrote and began recording this two weeks ago on my daughter's fifth birthday. She's already memorized the words (unlike her senile dad), and sings on-pitch. I gotta get her behind the mic one day.

The acoustic rhythm and electric slide arrangement follows a quick little sketch I did of George HArrison's Give Me Love (over at iComps).

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Yours and Mine

I don't know any monsters, and I don't know no ghosts
I don't think much of aliens flying in their UFOs
But when it comes to angels, I do believe it's true
Because my little angel… my little angel's you

You are like a mountain that I love to nature-walk
Love to love your majesty, your halo-crown of hawks s
We climb upon your North slope, slide down your southern grade
We love you in the sunshine… we love you in the shade

Everyday is a good day, Everyday's just fine
But today is something special…
I am yours, and you are mine

You are like a rainbow reaching for the sun
Arching over everything, a gift to everyone
And of all the colors that shine so bright and bold,
The one that shines most brightly? Your heart of gold

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© 23 October 2009 B6s - All Rights Reserved; No Left Stone Unturned
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P.S.: Hey, folks, always try to include your art and lyrics in your mp3 files!

Song Stats

Hits: 493
Comments: 56
Fans: 37
Plays: 101
Downloads: 13
Votes:
Uploaded: Nov 07, 2009 - 10:32:22 AM
Last Updated: Nov 10, 2009 - 02:23:45 PM Last Played: Nov 20, 2009 - 06:42:49 AM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
Attribution-NoDerivs

Song Actions

Keywords:

love (1150), joy (44), daughter (10), unicorn tears (1)

Hardware:

Music: Martin D-28; Strat Plus; Peavey Milestone II bass.
Studio: MacBook, Presonus Inspire, Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts

Software:

GarageBand '08 and those necessary evils, drum loops.

Comments

Kody106	Kody106 said 13 days ago (November 7th, 2009)
	love this sounds like country and acoustic rock mix? but i like it! i reallly dont give a hoot about UFOs either!:D I love the shaker or tambourine in the background!!! makes me dance Check out my latest song called Found a Way (REMIX)

Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 13 days ago (November 7th, 2009)
	I've gone loopy Thanks, Kody. I wrestled a lot with the percussion & drum loops. I dislike the beasties but need 'em. I nitpicked every measure to ad variety and simulate varying stick attacks. I could always pick-up my shakers or the kid-tambo laying around, but I'm no human click-track for dang sure... Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine

scaustrita	scaustrita said 13 days ago (November 7th, 2009)
	Tribute She must love this song! Such a happy tune too. I have both of daughters in Mic. We still laugh when we hear them. :: So Entertaining :: Check out my latest song called Just Bumps in the Road

Boundless	Boundless said 13 days ago (November 7th, 2009)
	Beautiful Light, lively, and well arranged. Enjoyed - merci ! Check out my latest song called Here to Hear - collab

Feter	Feter said 13 days ago (November 7th, 2009)
	Yours and Mine Goodness ..this is just awesome ...perfect gutiar pickin ..very balanced guitars on both speakers . your vocal shine so good here ..the bass catch all the sounds behind this is a cool track ..... a classic ....thnx alot for sharin !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

Bob6stringer

Bob6stringer said 13 days ago (November 7th, 2009)

Wow, Mr. Fete!!!
I'm gratified to read your feedback. One thing, on the balance/panning of guitars: The main backbone is the acoustic, where I doubled the track and varied the EQ and effects slightly (left is a little dirtier and less bright). I also shift one of the doubled tracks a few milliseconds to provide a sort of DIY chorus/delay that feels less "chemical" than the effects settings.

A third acoustic track low in the background provides some flange on one side, balanced by the slide duo-leads on the other side. THANKS AGAIN, FETER.

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sloparts

sloparts said 13 days ago (November 7th, 2009)

Best one yet my Bro
Love the mix and the changes in the slide worked perfectly.

You need to sing more B, you actually have a good voice in spite of what you think or say about it. Your voice has a lot of character in it and has a unique sound.

Great song that will bring Maya to tears when she grows up and thinks back to this time. (Tears of Joy)

Great job Bro.

Ed

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Bob6stringer

Bob6stringer said 13 days ago (November 7th, 2009)

Thanks back at ya, bro.
Thanks for lending an ear. Your encouragement will goad me to sing more. I hope the rest of the community can handle my learning curve. But it is fun to exercise the pipes in ways that eclipse my usual grousings.

I know we talked about me doing some chicken pickin' here, but I had to put the slide to use after dabbling with the George Harrison sketch.

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TERRAPLANE	TERRAPLANE said 13 days ago (November 7th, 2009)
	yeeee ha love it ,, great mix ,, Super Singing Bob,, Thanks for the DL ,, Terry Check out my latest song called * The Greys * MJ Space Race 2009

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 13 days ago (November 7th, 2009)
	monsters, ghosts & ufo's cool tune. quite upbeat and fun. i can hear how the Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts take a large role in the production of this number. Check out my latest song called November

Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 12 days ago (November 8th, 2009)
	Aw, nuts! Thanks, Vic. Just for the record, I use unsalted and also sunflower seeds when I'm not using reverb. Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine

scofugate	scofugate said 13 days ago (November 8th, 2009)
	Pick it Brother! Great song !! Loved it Great Job! Check out my latest song called Trains and Plains

Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 12 days ago (November 8th, 2009)
	Much obliged Thanks, fellow Volunteer Statesman. No small compliment coming from you, with your pro chops and studio ears. Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine

Calchas	Calchas said 12 days ago (November 8th, 2009)
	Ahh... There it is! I love this tune as you already know. Although I wish you hadn't put the chorus effect on the acoustic. It was much better as a straight acoustic. Fun lyrics full of heart Bob. Nice job singing them too! Be well friend! Check out my latest song called All Is Quiet

Calchas	Calchas said 12 days ago (November 8th, 2009)
	BTW: Your daughter is a real cutie! Check out my latest song called All Is Quiet

Bob6stringer

Bob6stringer said 12 days ago (November 8th, 2009)

Chorus and other details
On the chorus, I take your comment to heart. The main guitar part (which is doubled and paned L&R) is all-natural except for 15% or so smallish-room reverb and a bit of low-end removed. But there's chorus on a secondary track I used in the intro/repeated riff... I tried not to overdo it.

Regarding your second comment: Don't let her here you call her that. She's aways reminding me, "Daddy I'm not cute, I'm pretty!"

Hope you liked the mini-break at 2:10, where I added acoustic slide chords in drop-D and some picked leads.

Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine

Calchas	Calchas said 12 days ago (November 8th, 2009)
	RE cute: I agree with her Bob. But I feel uncomfortable telling a dad: "Hey! Your daughter is PRETTY man..." Poor insecure me. Ha ha... Check out my latest song called All Is Quiet

Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 12 days ago (November 8th, 2009)
	Zoinks! At least you didn't say "hot!" Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine

ShadowofNine	ShadowofNine said 12 days ago (November 8th, 2009)
	Countryfied rock, great listen this was, enjoyed... Check out my latest song called Falling Star

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 12 days ago (November 8th, 2009)
	Country! I would dance a two-step to it, no doubt about it. Very cool song, well played, good production. Check out my latest song called Desert Stars

Moviz	Moviz said 12 days ago (November 8th, 2009)
	Wonderful song so happy and full of fun and love, sunshine and brightness. Just love that broken rhythm and the 'hey down ho down' sound Yeeeeehaaaaa!, great sound and production, Just love it, regards M Check out my latest song called A Soldiers Dream (Remix/record)

Bob6stringer

Bob6stringer said 12 days ago (November 8th, 2009)

To Naaji, Shadows, VicDiesel & Moviz...
First things first: ramonaji - Naaji - DANG! I accidentally deleted your comment (while trying to re-do a reply). DANG!

And: Shad, Vic, Maurice: Thanks to you, too. It's my honor and pleasure to share da love it ya! I've been loud and indstrumental recently and owed my daughter this nice "G" rated number. I'll do something hellish soon to make up for it!

Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine

dave_b	dave_b said 12 days ago (November 8th, 2009)
	Yours and Mine Wow, you're getting a really big acoustic guitar sound. Very authentic sounding country style vocals. Lyrics are cool too. Great job overall, thanks, enjoyed this tune Check out my latest song called October Project (2)

Bob6stringer

Bob6stringer said 12 days ago (November 8th, 2009)

Acoustic guitar mixing
THANX, DAVE! In my comment to Mike "Calchas" Wark, (above, or CMND+F "Chorus and other details"), I discuss how I got the sound I did (such as it is). In addition I used GB's multiband compressor on the acoustic tracks more for EQ than compression, to reduce the low end (to leave the bass its space) on the acoustic, add a touch of midrange and a little less treble (to leave my "voice" some room).

Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine

guitapick	guitapick said 12 days ago (November 8th, 2009)
	Really fine... ...git yer li'l girl on there with you. That's such a nice feeling. Nice tune, Bob. Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 9 days ago (November 11th, 2009)
	Daughters rock! Thanks. And I'm on it, Bob. She's got an original pop-tune she sings over and over (in the key of C, in a 1-4-5 kind of tune): "You give me something to love again / you give me something to remember." Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 12 days ago (November 8th, 2009)
	Hah! Well Bob if your stuff is Guitarbage then I'd think my stuff is manure! But I couldn't figure out how to put guitar with manure and make something funny "guiture?" I donno... but I love your playing and I love your tunes! This has great sounds, cool lyrics, cool vocals... whats not to like? Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

tonestones	tonestones said 12 days ago (November 8th, 2009)
	Welcome back, Bob Nice tune. Good luck with getting her in front of the mic. I finally got my daughter to help me with a tune and I had so much fun with it... I highly recommend it. This is really cute. Very different for you. Tennessee is rubbing off on you! Check out my latest song called Damballa

tempie	tempie said 11 days ago (November 9th, 2009)
	north slopes and southern grades how to put this...there are ways to sing a cheesy song that makes even the most cynical sob sing right along in the truck like a 5 yr old. so thanks for anti-tough guy moment. my daughter will dig this. Check out my latest song called Get Away with Murder Eyes (5XArms Cover)

Bob6stringer

Bob6stringer said 11 days ago (November 9th, 2009)

You made my day
Man, Craig, that's so great to hear -- IF you only know how I struggled -- struggle -- to write a song like this, all about love, without devolving into a pathetic navel-gazer.

NEWS OF THE DAY: My daughter brought a CD of my stuff, with this on it, to preschool today, and the teachers told me when they played this tune, she was beaming from ear to ear with pride. If I were to die tomorrow, I'd die happy. But besides being for my daughter, it's for all of us who have a kid, or even a kid inside us. I want it to be adult-friendly, and not just for nice/boring adults. I'm just not THAT nice a guy!

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SISTERS	SISTERS said 11 days ago (November 9th, 2009)
	oh yeahhhhh i listened while seated, but i gotta tell you, that last verse brought me to my knees. JEEEEEZ - talk about gift - what a lyric! very adult friendly, you good-hearted being and none too shabby musician. this is a smile-maker. anne Check out my latest song called HOW WOULD I KNOW

crissew	crissew said 11 days ago (November 9th, 2009)
	guitarbage, lol good one havent heard that one before. Love the primus like vocals. Very cool song. Very well done. So clear and well balanced. Enjoyed it! Check out my latest song called There Was A Time w/ kevmikwa

Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 11 days ago (November 9th, 2009)
	I'm not worthy! Much appreciated, Charles, especially knowing your own talents on acoustic and vox. I spent a lot of time getting the mix right in GB '08, I'm likely to leave it, although Calchas has me wondering of there's too much flange on one backround track that I raise up for one of the main riffs. Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine

NickFury	NickFury said 11 days ago (November 9th, 2009)
	Awesome acoustic sound here, you are a very talented picker, I wish I could get this sound from my rig, but I dont have a very good mic. Really a very sweet tribute to your girl, can feel the adoration coming through loud and clear!Thanks! Check out my latest song called Project Moon Wolfe

woofer3	woofer3 said 10 days ago (November 10th, 2009)
	excellent track faultless sound, good hooky song as well. I must say I like this accoustic production. Check out my latest song called coalhouse blues

Rocha Malhada	Rocha Malhada said 9 days ago (November 11th, 2009)
	a riot!!! Dude, this is so cool. . - Harold Check out my latest song called Kanun Oud Rock (LIOLI9)

Char	Char said 9 days ago (November 11th, 2009)
	Very slap your knee, down home country. I expected yodeling, I did. Lucky Daddy to have such a pretty daughter for inspiration. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 9 days ago (November 11th, 2009)
	Okay, you asked for it... YODELAY - HEE - HOOOOOOE! (Ouch--I think I just pulled something.) That'll be 5 acorns, please... Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine

Char	Char said 9 days ago (November 11th, 2009)
	Hah, Hah! Well worth the 5 acorns! You are funny. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

abfkingsport	abfkingsport said 8 days ago (November 12th, 2009)
	abfkingsport This is a very well structured song. Great lyrics, I can see why your daughter loves it so much. I think this also carries a bit of satire feel to it as well. Luv the vibe. Great song. The King Check out my latest song called Gold Digger

Bob6stringer

Bob6stringer said 8 days ago (November 12th, 2009)

Keeping it light
I almost re-recorded the vox due to slides like the transition in "because my little angel.. my little angel you" in the 1st verse. But I figured I'd never be able to do that if I planned it. As far as getting into satire, I don't mean any mockery of things "redneckian" (Check out my Farmageddon YouTube playlist (linked to my "virtual garage" site (see profile page). I didn't want to be too corny OR snarky, so tried to keep it light in that middle ground. Thank you (tapadh leat) for the listen, Your Highlander-ness!

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paul f. page

paul f. page said 8 days ago (November 12th, 2009)

10...
I'm giving this a 10 even before listening to the music. What great lyrics... Oh, and then there's the music: so varied in rhythms and some slick pickin', too. What a wonderful tune,lyrics, and great playing. I agree with Bob (Guitapick): get your daughter on the mic to join you. This is a very special little song. Glad I heard it.
Peace.
Paul

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timothy devine	timothy devine said 8 days ago (November 12th, 2009)
	cool nice up beat diddy great lyric eveyday is fine isnt it i just love your vocal delivery cowboy like i said cool Check out my latest song called Mankind Needs a Change/WoodstockII

Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 7 days ago (November 13th, 2009)
	Thanks! Thanks, TD/TM! I noticed you clicked-over to hear the George Harrison "study/sketch" that preceded this. Talk about initiative! I'll see ya 'round the place. Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine

MattGranz	MattGranz said 7 days ago (November 13th, 2009)
	I LOVE THIS totally diggable. Your best effort as far as I can tell. Keep writing songs for your little one! You found your muse. Check out my latest song called Electric Kool Aide

buckhorn	buckhorn said 7 days ago (November 13th, 2009)
	Super Cool Tune A classic. Reminds me very much of some of The Deads more countryfied stuff...... Your daughter is different than mine. I started writing a song about mine called "Devil Child" I guess its good to find inspiration how ever you can. Most Excellent Tune. Check out my latest song called salience #2

Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 7 days ago (November 13th, 2009)
	Two points... I was definitely channeling Phil Lesh's Cumberland Mines bass lines for some of this. In other news: Today I wrote a song about my wife tentatively titled "The Devil Beat Me To Her!" Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine

Scorpjammer	Scorpjammer said 5 days ago (November 15th, 2009)
	Another B6S Gem! I luv it, Bob. Slide work is spot on. Is it lap steel? If that's your strat, you fooled me. Great arrangement and mix. Good stuff, amigo! Oh hey, thanks for commenting on Seaside Samba. 'preciate it! Check out my latest song called Seaside Samba

Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 4 days ago (November 16th, 2009)
	Fool'd ya! Not a lap or pedal steel, just double Strat leads indeedy! Thx, SambaMan! Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine

Relic67	Relic67 said 5 days ago (November 15th, 2009)
	cool I see I am not alone in having really dug your country-folky -rock tune. some of the acoustic guitar bits reminded me of Jimmy Page. very catchy, well sung and performed. good one! Check out my latest song called Novis Libris

Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 3 days ago (November 17th, 2009)
	Bron Yr Aur... righty! I'd sure like to be (on) the same page as Jimmy. If there is a Page influence hidden in there it's at the break at 2:10 in the right channel where I have a small touch of open-tuned acoustic slide. I grew up jamming with JP on "Bron Yr Aur Stomp" (and later "Nobody's Fault..."). Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 3 days ago (November 17th, 2009)
	Lots of Fun What a lively tune, Bob! Terrific arrangement and recording with some solid geetar playing. Lots of interesting dynamics and lots of fun. ;) --- Joe Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

Bob Rodgers	Bob Rodgers said 3 days ago (November 17th, 2009)
	A great production and a wonderful song Bob! This is excellent, very much enjoyed! Bob Check out my latest song called In My Mind

DarkPlanet

DarkPlanet said 2 days ago (November 18th, 2009)

B6S
I admire the guitar sound you achieve in this, so full and warm, easy on the ears, like soft cotton to the skin. The lyrics are fun, quirky and positive. I like that the mix is not upfront and in your ears. Its laidback and unobtrusive.
Great song-- I can see this on Nick Jr. I have a 16 month old daughter and we just love the Laurie Berkner band ever heard of them? This reminds of that type of music

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Bob6stringer

Bob6stringer said 1 day ago (November 19th, 2009)

Is there market?
Thanks for the compliments, Tom. I just looked-up Laurie Berkner... she's thankfully very adult-friendly for little-kid music. I can see how the softer sound here -- I toned-down the high EQ even -- is similar to her tunage. I think this song isn't quite as "young" ... I hope it's listenable to an adult wen the kid's not in the room. But you got me wondering if there's a market... !

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Name: Bob "Takin' out the Guitarbage" Sperber

I've been playing for 40+ years, and practicing for about 40 minutes. My iWeb Virtual Garage has more info so I won't bore you here. My faux album isn't out yet but I've decided on a name: Takin' out the Guitarbage. I'm all about the guitars, not muc... [see more]

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