One For Me

SmokeyVW

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album: Mellow
track 1: 7:05 Just Let It Slide
track 2: 5:27 Lunar Eclipse (w/ tonestones, awigze, scofugate)
track 3: 3:14 Soft Day
track 4: 3:29 Evo-Devo
track 5: 4:14 FortyTwoYearsAgo
track 6: 5:44 Hydrologic Cycle
track 7: 4:45 Sprites
track 8: 6:21 Balloons
track 9: 3:02 Seeing You In A Shifting Light
track 10: 1:37 Sammy Tubbalardo
track 11: 4:02 Walk In The Road
track 12: 4:24 The Summer Of Your Smile
track 13: 4:34 Dream!
track 14: 6:27 One For Me
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this one's for me

Gibson L00 and GB strings

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Hits: 1716
Comments: 47
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Plays: 125
Downloads: 79

Uploaded: Nov 20, 2009 - 09:06:09 PM
Last Updated: Sep 20, 2011 - 02:18:50 PM Last Played: May 18, 2013 - 01:04:42 PM

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Roxylee	Roxylee said 1277 days ago (November 20th, 2009)
	peaceful and pretty I can hear this in a Mexican western movie,Spanish flair, very pretty tune. Lush strings, nice build. Check out my latest song called Emma, by davisamerica

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 1275 days ago (November 22nd, 2009)
	. i would love to hear this used in a movie! thanks Check out my latest song called RUOK

Alannah	Alannah said 1277 days ago (November 20th, 2009)
	How apropos ..... .. that we are just discussing the new TEKILLA emoticon in chat now ... it suits this tune to a tee ..... however, that being said .. this has a nice relaxed feel to it ... kinda like tequilla really ...... yum ! Check out my latest song called Street People (Anomalous w/Alannah)

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 1275 days ago (November 22nd, 2009)
	. the lime... the salt... the warm afternoon breeze... ahhh thanks Check out my latest song called RUOK

maxruehl	maxruehl said 1277 days ago (November 20th, 2009)
	I dunno This sounds like it was for me...and for everyone else, too.:) Beautiful stuff, Bill.:) Check out my latest song called Shaolin Munk Funk (w/ musichead & awigze)

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 1275 days ago (November 22nd, 2009)
	. many thanks - glad you liked Check out my latest song called RUOK

Char	Char said 1277 days ago (November 20th, 2009)
	Yeah: Spanish flavor. Moonlit night. Lovely lady in a mantilla. A single red rose. The light in her eyes. Thanks. Check out my latest song called The Sea

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 1275 days ago (November 22nd, 2009)
	. it's the guitar. i have fallen madly in love with her. it's hard to explain. thank you Check out my latest song called RUOK

ConnieO	ConnieO said 1277 days ago (November 20th, 2009)
	One For Me Very pretty guitar. This is a sad one...a spanish beauty with tears falling down her cheeks...her lover riding away on a beautiful stallion...a little child holding her hand, and a blue tic coon hound lying by her feet with a forlorn expression. Check out my latest song called Joey

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 1275 days ago (November 22nd, 2009)
	. wonderful imagery - yes, i can see it now. thanks Check out my latest song called RUOK

bud	bud said 1277 days ago (November 20th, 2009)
	What a beautiful melody sprung straight from the heart it would seem. I really like the production here. Nothing too fancy - but everything in the right place. Thanks for posting. Check out my latest song called ditto

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 1275 days ago (November 22nd, 2009)
	. yes, i went for simplicity. maybe too much? -- nah... :-) thank you Check out my latest song called RUOK

michael2	michael2 said 1277 days ago (November 21st, 2009)
	mmm this is great Bill. The melody is fabulous; you do so much experimentation, that sometimes I forget you write great melodies too. The sound is really nice, I like the slight hiss that is behind the guitars. That main melody would be great on the Midnight Cowboy soundtrack. What an ending. Great job. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

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SmokeyVW said 1275 days ago (November 22nd, 2009)

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but, this IS an experiment. my process this time was to loop the chords and melody on piano, with the chord names labeled on the screen - scrolling by as they went. i recorded the guitar in one pass, doing something like 20 repeats. edited afterwards.

it was so refreshing to NOT have to keep the chords in mind while improvising. there they were on the computer screen the whole time. i felt so free.

the downside is the computer was running and adding noise to the recording...

thanks

Check out my latest song called RUOK

michael2	michael2 said 1273 days ago (November 24th, 2009)
	that is a great idea. there is a feature in Logic where you can break up the arrangement and then put notes. i should try your idea out, although with my grasp of music theory it really wouldn't make much of a difference. :) Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

magnatone	magnatone said 1277 days ago (November 21st, 2009)
	One For Me Smokey strikes again! (you're amazing!) Check out my latest song called Blind Love (Seeing Heart) - Orchestral Version

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 1275 days ago (November 22nd, 2009)
	. thank you so much. you're one of the reasons i love this place! Check out my latest song called RUOK

michaelkoppenheffer	michaelkoppenheffer said 1277 days ago (November 21st, 2009)
	Laid back and relaxed kind of vibe--really nicely conceived and executed! I appreciate the "nothing extra" arrangement; the strings, when they come in, are a really nice warming texture. Check out my latest song called Till the Tap Runs Dry (album version)

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 1275 days ago (November 22nd, 2009)
	. the strings were added late in the process. it seemed too empty. i had a melody worked out beforehand, but the rest was all improvised... thanks Check out my latest song called RUOK

davisamerica	davisamerica said 1277 days ago (November 21st, 2009)
	300 VW ....deepest bows Check out my latest song called 12

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 1275 days ago (November 22nd, 2009)
	. from you that means a lot. i thank you. Check out my latest song called RUOK

awigze

awigze said 1277 days ago (November 21st, 2009)

inspired song
There was this dusty road
that lead into Juarez
no one walked on it but you and me.
We were in love with ourselves
and couldnt believe the happiness
that we had found.

So what if this road leads into the desert
and circles the dusty mountains on the horizon of El Paso.

Peace comes to the circling hawk.
The sun is setting and this love is fading now
a sad place for you and me.

Check out my latest song called Dark Waters w/scofugate, ktb, Pickquickrecords, Ren-Tin-10

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 1275 days ago (November 22nd, 2009)
	. yes. you cut close to the core. definitely the basis for some lyrics... thanks Check out my latest song called RUOK

dave_b	dave_b said 1277 days ago (November 21st, 2009)
	One For Me Nice chord progression, and the picked melody is cool. I like the way you mic'ed the guitars, you can hear the pick dragging across the strings really clearly. I'm seeing the cowboy riding into the sunset. Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

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SmokeyVW said 1275 days ago (November 22nd, 2009)

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i placed the mic about 4 inches from the bridge of the guitar. i wanted to capture the picking and strumming sounds. i also wanted to close mic it to avoid picking up the computer too much. i usually record with the computer off, but i was trying something different his time (see above).

i set the chords in a key (A minor) that is dead easy for me to play. guess i'm lazy...

thank you

Check out my latest song called RUOK

TERRAPLANE	TERRAPLANE said 1277 days ago (November 21st, 2009)
	I Had no idea You played the guitar ,, a beautiful meld of tracks. A wonderful tune Bill,,Thanks for sharing,,T Check out my latest song called COME ON IN MY KITCHEN/ w Pockbluesman

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 1275 days ago (November 22nd, 2009)
	. i don't often pick up the guitar any more. i find the preciseness of computer sequencing suits my interests in composition much better. but once in a while, i break down and go for that real, organic feel... thanks check out http://macjams.com/song/42580 Check out my latest song called RUOK

Reinholt56	Reinholt56 said 1277 days ago (November 21st, 2009)
	Hi Bill........ This is simply wonderful. Loved the melody, accompaniment and the arrangement. Perfect. Take care. Paul Check out my latest song called When The Time Comes (An Ambiental Mix)

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 1275 days ago (November 22nd, 2009)
	. thank you very very much. Check out my latest song called RUOK

Ed Hannifin	Ed Hannifin said 1277 days ago (November 21st, 2009)
	Multitracks and acoustic guitar... There's one of my favorite pastimes.... It's nice hearing this in the headphones, BIll... The different strum patterns sort of wash over each other, with the occasional picked lead bits in the middle... Neat... Ed Check out my latest song called Uno/I Like The Way... (with Macaudion, SISTERS, ktb, and ziti)

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 1275 days ago (November 22nd, 2009)
	. the various strumming patterns happened due to pure improvisation followed by cutting and pasting until it sounded nice (to me anyway). there are some goofy gaffes in there. the sync piano track unintentionally snuck in during the beginning for example. thanks Check out my latest song called RUOK

RoaringGirl	RoaringGirl said 1276 days ago (November 21st, 2009)
	relaxing a bit romantic, perhaps. I like this very, very much Check out my latest song called Silent Right

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 1275 days ago (November 22nd, 2009)
	. thank you - i'm glad you enjoyed it. i am very pleased with it presently. Check out my latest song called RUOK

Calchas	Calchas said 1276 days ago (November 21st, 2009)
	Geez Bill... You are a multi-talented bugger, aren't you? This is very pretty, and a little sad, as in loss, emptiness, and longing---but not without a ray of hope. Well worth the listen! Take care Mr. Grundmann!

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 1275 days ago (November 22nd, 2009)
	. yes, there is some sadness and longing in there. i don't wish to get into the details, but life has a way of adding those shades of blue to one's life. take care, man Check out my latest song called RUOK

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 1276 days ago (November 22nd, 2009)
	rarely do you do a acoustic guitar piece. but, when you do, it is always for a great listen. Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 1275 days ago (November 22nd, 2009)
	. i am happy to share these rare moments... really. thanks Check out my latest song called RUOK

Skean	Skean said 1276 days ago (November 22nd, 2009)
	Yo Music prolific, you always amaze me. Very nice piece, Bill... Full of emotion. Take care Kenta Check out my latest song called No Fun Anymore (Macjams is dead)

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 1275 days ago (November 22nd, 2009)
	. emotion is music - otherwise, what is the point? thank you sir Check out my latest song called RUOK

jiguma	jiguma said 1275 days ago (November 22nd, 2009)
	Love the opening bar or two in particular Bill. Nice melody crying out for some vocalising - in Spanish would work well (as would Andy's words). The hiss is a little bit of a problem which you could probably sort out without much effort, but it doesn't really take away from the music. Cool post. N Check out my latest song called News Is Gonna Break

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SmokeyVW said 1275 days ago (November 22nd, 2009)

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i almost fired up audacity to clean up that hiss. but then i thought two things: it would take away some of the nice high end strumming and squeaky finger sliding sounds, and it would take us one step further away from the raw emotion that i tried to capture.

so, i left it as is.

thanks

at times i wish i had a real studio, and real equipment. at least i'm in love with the guitar.

Check out my latest song called RUOK

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 1275 days ago (November 23rd, 2009)
	Sweet Gentle ruminations on a chord progression. That was nice on an early morning. Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 1275 days ago (November 23rd, 2009)
	. thanks. glad you enjoyed it. Check out my latest song called RUOK

DWL	DWL said 1272 days ago (November 26th, 2009)
	Beautifully done and unexpected! Lovely work Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

sschedra	sschedra said 1269 days ago (November 29th, 2009)
	Bill, Nice acoustic piece. The strings at the end bring it into a peaceful ambience much like the image posted here. Very nice, Stephen Check out my latest song called E Lucevan Le Stelle

Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 1259 days ago (December 8th, 2009)
	Calming Nice song, Smoker. Very pleasant when you just let it go through you. Feels like the song art looks, good choice (of both)! Check out my latest song called Call Me (Turn to Me Reprise)

Hickling_Stan	Hickling_Stan said 1254 days ago (December 14th, 2009)
	Not Mexico but Scotland Don't know why but the image that came to mind was a fishing boat setting out on a warm summer evening from a Scottish Loch heading for the fishing grounds. Golden evening sunlight playing across the water and reflecting in the faces of the fishermen. probably not what you had in mind! Lovely playing, cheers Mark Check out my latest song called Elective Introspective