Cultivating The Blues

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Freddy J
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2014/08/18 22:31:14 (permalink)

Cultivating The Blues

I don't know what it is about the early more primitive electric Chicago style Blues that grabs me -- but it does.  I am again trying to borrow from Jimmy Reed and Eddie Taylor for the music in this number and put a little bit of their looseness in it.  I am also trying to incorporate the "I've been down so long, being down don't worry me" and the "I've been down so long, everything looks up to me" attitude in the lyrics. 
Maybe I got it and maybe I didn't but I had fun in putting it together (a constant theme of mine).  Anyway, I hope that it gets your toe tapping.
As always comments will be appreciated, and thanks in advance for listening.
 
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    The Band19
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    Re: Cultivating The Blues 2014/08/18 23:41:45 (permalink)
    This song both asks and answers that age old question... Can blue men sing the whites? I think even in Ferguson Missouri, the answer is yes on this one.

     
    **NOTE** The two slightly darker blue men are staring menacingly at the slightly lighter blue man, as if to say WTF? He can actually sing the whites and they just don't understand. 
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    Re: Cultivating The Blues 2014/08/19 00:53:17 (permalink)
      Sounds loud, groovin, toe tappin, GOOD!!! Nice feel!
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    Re: Cultivating The Blues 2014/08/19 01:49:38 (permalink)
    Nice one Freddy  Yeah , I think you copped the retro feel and vibe on this song .
     
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    Re: Cultivating The Blues 2014/08/19 11:07:23 (permalink)
    I think you got it.
    Sounds good, and I definitely got that Chicago vibe.

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    Re: Cultivating The Blues 2014/08/19 12:21:23 (permalink)
    +1
    Sounded good on my cans!! Toe tapping fun!!

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    Re: Cultivating The Blues 2014/08/19 12:50:42 (permalink)
    Bartender! Very nice tunage!

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    Re: Cultivating The Blues 2014/08/20 11:07:54 (permalink)
    Yeah Freddy, you got it goin' on!
    I really like the interplay between the guitar and the harmonica. And it's got that good blues groove happening.
    Nice job!

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    Re: Cultivating The Blues 2014/08/20 14:21:54 (permalink)
    Yeah, it's got that vibe.  
     
    Overall I think the mix works well and carries the vibe.  The only minor thing for me is that the drums may be a lacking a little "liveliness".   Everything else just sounds a little better IMHO.   Oh and the harmonies actually remind me of the Grateful Dead.  
     

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    Re: Cultivating The Blues 2014/08/20 22:50:46 (permalink)
    Hey Robby.  This may answer the question am I blue?  Thanks for your comments.
    Hi Bill!  Thanks for the kind words.  I was having some fun with this one.
    Thanks Kenny.  I'm glad I hit upon that "ol' time" feel. 
    Hi Robert.  Thanks for listening and I appreciate your listening.
    Hi Mesh.  Thanks for the kind words.  I'm glad that it got a little toe motion from you.
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    Re: Cultivating The Blues 2014/08/20 23:35:50 (permalink)
    You are a blue man sir. I wish I was a blew man...

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    Re: Cultivating The Blues 2014/08/21 15:09:26 (permalink)
    Other than the abrupt ending, this is a terrific song.  Maybe, pay a little more attention to the quick fade out, and you've got another winner on your hands.  Nice job, Freddy.

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    Re: Cultivating The Blues 2014/08/22 23:53:51 (permalink)
    I had to run by this one again.
    Smokin'.
    I'm with Lynn. Let that outro ride a bit, and you've got a home run here.

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    Re: Cultivating The Blues 2014/08/27 16:56:02 (permalink)
     
     
    Robbie:  After my last medical treatment I was certainly black and blue -- ouch!
     
    Hi Lynn:  I think that sometimes when you get done with a number you should just ignore it for a few days and then come back and listen to it.  After reading your comments I went back and listened again and doggone if it was closed out in a bit of a hurry -- wasn't it?  Thanks Lynn, I appreciate the comments and the insight!!
     
    Hey Robert:  Thanks for the kind comments and taking time to listen.  Now that I have re-listened to this number, it does seem that I was in a bit of a hurry to close out the end.  Thanks for the heads-up. 
     
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    Re: Cultivating The Blues 2014/08/28 11:23:17 (permalink)
    nice  groove with strong, rough guitar sound.. some live vibe on record .. good job


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    Re: Cultivating The Blues 2014/09/02 23:10:05 (permalink)
    Thanks Makke!  I appreciate the comments.
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    Re: Cultivating The Blues 2014/09/04 00:16:38 (permalink)
    How bout those vocals?  They've come a long way.  Sounds like it could be on Halsted St.  If you haven't been there put it on your bucket list.  YOU would love it.

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    Re: Cultivating The Blues 2014/09/10 18:08:46 (permalink)
    Ooops, I almost missed this one.  Thanks for the kind words pal. I bet I would love Halsted St.  Unfortunately, until my treatments are over I won't be traveling for a while.
    Thanks again.
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    Re: Cultivating The Blues 2014/09/11 14:49:54 (permalink)
    Worked for me

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    Re: Cultivating The Blues 2014/09/15 21:49:23 (permalink)
    Thank you John.  I appreciate it.
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    Re: Cultivating The Blues 2014/09/30 12:58:25 (permalink)
    Break open a bottle of blue bro and lets go - good job!



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    Re: Cultivating The Blues 2014/09/30 17:13:47 (permalink)
    Thank you thegaltieribrothers.  I appreciate the comments.
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    Re: Cultivating The Blues 2014/09/30 17:45:27 (permalink)
    This was a definite ear pleaser. I rarely listen to blues or rock but your stuff is worth listening to.
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    Re: Cultivating The Blues 2014/10/06 21:18:51 (permalink)
    Thanks kakku!  I very much appreciate the kind comments.  I came across the Blues when I was veeeery young and I have been hooked ever since.
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