The Band19 
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A blast from the Grassed
I usually work on a song "for weeks?" To get it as good as I can get it. Tonight I decided to crap one out? I set out to do this earlier today. So I picked an old Bluegrass tune by one of my favorite bands, "the Seldom Scene" They didn't write it, it was actually written by Paul Overstreet. But I've always loved it? And I thought it was something I could push out in an evening. My goal was 2 hours? It took 4. But that included the production plans, the performances (guitar, dobro, and mandolin + the vocals) It's imperfect? But it's got soul :-) Nothing in a box? It's just me, and it's a bit raw, no metronome? Just me and the wooden instruments, The guitar The dobro And the mandolin And some vocals. All recorded tonight. *Recently added holophone track (it's down in the mix...) *the holophone is a make believe instrument from Futurama. :-) I hope it helps make your day better. It's at the top; "Walking Shoes" https://soundcloud.com/rockinrobby
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The Band19
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Re:Something a bit different from me
2013/04/13 03:21:17
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So this is as close as I can get to a live performance. It's actually the 1st remix posted based on my own critiques.. It's nice to be able to look at the wave? I have Soundforge where I do that after I export it from Sonar. I recommend it? But there are other programs that do a good job as well. But I recorded it "this evening?" using Sonar. Fun stuff :-) Because again, it was essentially a live recording. And done start to finish in 4 hours :-)
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The Band19
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Re:Something a bit different from me
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The Band19
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Re:Something a bit different from me
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The Band19
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Re:Something a bit different from me
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Re:Something a bit different from me
2013/04/13 08:22:53
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Very nice Robby. Nice and clean. The mix sounds open and airy and suits the song very well. You must have been up late!
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Re:Something a bit different from me
2013/04/13 08:29:14
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Nice stuff, Robby. Needs a standup bass. Send it over and I'll add one if you'd like.
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Re:Something a bit different from me
2013/04/13 10:40:55
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Nice version.. sounds good
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Re:Something a bit different from me
2013/04/13 12:39:09
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Great ol' sad song... very nice... Love the sound of all the strings..
Vocals are excellent as always... Well done Robby...
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Re:Something a bit different from me
2013/04/13 17:57:48
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Great cover! You have to love a song with a dobro and a mandolin in it. I'm with Scotty. . . a stand up bass would of sounded nice to help hold the low end of the mix. I really like the raw vibe the mix has. If I had to nit-pick the mix. . . I would back the verb/delay off the vocals a smidge. The verb gives it a more studio polished sound and takes away from that live vibe IMO. Outstanding job for a 4 hour production! KUDOS! Kev
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Re:Something a bit different from me
2013/04/13 18:26:06
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a great voice is a great voice, Robby, and you have it. i always feel this kinda country/rock thing is too easy for you, i love your stretch tunes. that siad, enjoyed this, and the acoustic instruments sound good.
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Re:Something a bit different from me
2013/04/13 19:20:10
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It's impressive, of course. 4 hours is crazy though! Wow! :)
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Re:Something a bit different from me
2013/04/13 21:18:33
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nice honest recording. What more needs to be said.
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Re:Something a bit different from me
2013/04/13 22:31:05
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I added a bass. It's not a stand-up acoustic? But it is fretless :-) Has a nice round bottom now? Like Miss Vida Guerra :-) 
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Re:Something a bit different from me
2013/04/13 23:08:33
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Robbie, The song sounds great and the bass fits in just great. As always your vocals stand out the best. Great production and a very nice version. I especially liked the picture of the shoes, kind of fit the song for sure. Nice cover.
Peace be with you. Blessings, John
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Re:Something a bit different from me
2013/04/14 01:03:52
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After looking at that picture of Vida, I spanked that butt just a little bit harder? (I pushed the bass a bit more too.) I'm hoping I didn't get carried away? I don't want it to be like a pregnant Kim Kardashian? You know, as Sir Mixalot would say? It's not little in the middle and it has WAY TOO MUCH BACK!!??
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Re:Something a bit different from me
2013/04/14 10:50:57
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Felt like I was sittin' on the front porch after dooin' some coon hunting and pulling a tick out of my leg while spacing out on the forest in front of me. That means I like it.
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Re:Something a bit different from me
2013/04/14 12:29:38
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This has a real casual, comfortable vibe that makes this very enjoyable to listen to. The fact that you did this so quickly is a testament to your skills. Another song in a long line of hits.
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Re:Something a bit different from me
2013/04/14 18:00:23
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Thanks for sending that; internet has been streaming at dial-up speeds last couple of days.
Just learning this is a cover. I'm not familiar with it but another great one to do a tribute for. Superb playing on all instruments. I'm starting to think you own a music store with all that gear. Vocals... masterfully done. Mix sounds top notch here.
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Re:Something a bit different from me
2013/04/14 19:20:24
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Oh I got gear? :-) Years and years of GAS! 
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Re:Something a bit different from me
2013/04/14 19:36:58
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Oh my some sweet looking gear there :)
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Re:Something a bit different from me
2013/04/14 20:24:50
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I think that turned out great - love it.
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Re:Something a bit different from me
2013/04/14 20:53:08
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Love the song, tune, performance. I just think it's too loud of a mix.
Bobby
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Re:Something a bit different from me - Added a bass line
2013/04/15 00:41:52
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Nice performance. Vox are outstanding and the mix is quite nice as well..... Sounds very homegrown bluegrass except for the electric bass. I would try a acoustic fretless to keep it all together but overall superb work. Have not heard this song but enjoyed it..
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Re:Something a bit different from me - Added a bass line
2013/04/15 01:28:43
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man you got talent Robbie.
I admire your style of play, your writings and your approach.
most of all your versatility.
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Re:Something a bit different from me - Added a bass line
2013/04/15 03:17:06
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Hi Robby , Wow your Walking Shoes tune sounds very organic and real ....indeed a very enjoyable listen  Yeah, you got chops in a lot of musical areas . nice gear in the pic..... btw great guitar work on I Know A Little  who played that ? all the best, Kenny
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The Band19
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Re:Something a bit different from me - Added a bass line
2013/04/15 10:12:01
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I Know a little was picked by Mr. Grant Star OhGrant on the forum here. I did the keys and vocals on that one. Thanks Kenny!
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Re:Something a bit different from me
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dcumpian
Very nice Robby. Nice and clean. The mix sounds open and airy and suits the song very well. You must have been up late!
Regards,
Dan
Dan, thanks a pantload for listening and for commenting. (it was about 4 hours on the 1st night) Then the bass took about an hour to get right.
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Re:Something a bit different from me
2013/04/15 21:44:07
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Scottytunes
Nice stuff, Robby. Needs a standup bass. Send it over and I'll add one if you'd like.
Mr. Tunes, you are a standup guy :-) I really love that Warwick though, but THANKS!
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