It's Not What You Own (a bit of Bluesabilly)

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2014/07/06 21:12:10 (permalink)

It's Not What You Own (a bit of Bluesabilly)

I pulled the working file for this song and dusted it off.  It is a number that I did a little while back.  I'm calling it Bluesabilly because the rhythm riff is a modified Jimmy Reed (one of my favourite Bluesmen) riff and the lead break is a modified Rockabilly riff.  The melody is probably somewhere in between.
 
It is a short number --- so, you won't be wasting much time by listening.  I hope that you enjoy it and as always suggestions, comments, etc. are appreciated.
 
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    rebel007
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    Re: It's Not What You Own (a bit of Bluesabilly) 2014/07/06 21:55:22 (permalink)
    True words Freddy. Interesting juxtaposition of the rhythm and vocal timing.

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    Re: It's Not What You Own (a bit of Bluesabilly) 2014/07/19 12:57:42 (permalink)
    Thanks Wayne.  I appreciate the comments.  This one of those songs where I just had a bunch of fun putting together.
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    Re: It's Not What You Own (a bit of Bluesabilly) 2014/07/19 14:00:19 (permalink)
    It's not what you own, it's a chicken to the bone...

    Sittin downtown in a railway station one toke over the line.
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    Re: It's Not What You Own (a bit of Bluesabilly) 2014/07/30 21:33:59 (permalink)
    Hey Robby!  Thanks very much for your response    and speaking of chicken to the bone --- or as this cat spells it Chikan ----- the link below will take you to a Blues playing cat, called Super Chikan, that plays his own home made instruments.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cug4jSz0Xgw
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    Re: It's Not What You Own (a bit of Bluesabilly) 2014/07/31 11:34:22 (permalink)
    Great playing there Freddy! I have one suggestion...I am kind of a stickler for hearing old spring reverb on a retro tune like this, kind of gives it that heyday feel, know what I mean? If it were me I might add some slight delay to the hats, snare and guitar. You might already have something on it but my ears aren't picking it up. Nice!

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    Re: It's Not What You Own (a bit of Bluesabilly) 2014/07/31 22:20:36 (permalink)
    I like it!!  Good playing and vocals  I particularly liked the drums.
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    Re: It's Not What You Own (a bit of Bluesabilly) 2014/08/05 21:22:13 (permalink)
    Hi Tim.  Thanks for the suggestions and for responding.  I do have a bit of 'verb on the lead guitar but I like your suggestion.  I think that indeed I will play around with adding a bit more.  I tend to have a habit of using too much especially where it is not warranted but I think that I am finally getting the hang of it.
     
    Hi James.  Thanks for the kind comments and I very glad that you liked it. 
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    Re: It's Not What You Own (a bit of Bluesabilly) 2014/08/05 21:33:15 (permalink)
    Truer words were never spoken.  Freddy, your lyrics and sense of fun are getting more and more refined all the time.  Your rock/blues style is always welcome to my ears.  This mix has a nice, open sound to it that comes across very well on my monitors, and your performances made me smile.  Well done, my friend.

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    Re: It's Not What You Own (a bit of Bluesabilly) 2014/08/06 11:35:31 (permalink)
    Sounds great. Enjoyed the listen.

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    Re: It's Not What You Own (a bit of Bluesabilly) 2014/08/09 12:17:34 (permalink)
    Nice one Freddy!
    "You worship the almighty dollar, and if you have to you cheat" Love it!
    I liked the lead breaks, they fit the song very well. Just spare enough and good tone.
    Obviously I liked the lyrics. Good job on the vocals.
    Thanks for sharing this!

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    Re: It's Not What You Own (a bit of Bluesabilly) 2014/08/09 15:43:26 (permalink)
    sounds good.. well done bluesrock song


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    Re: It's Not What You Own (a bit of Bluesabilly) 2014/08/09 20:25:35 (permalink)
    good ole Freddy!...long time my brudda...this is a classic "you" tune....sounds great and as always...fun!!!
     
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    Re: It's Not What You Own (a bit of Bluesabilly) 2014/08/12 21:31:52 (permalink)
    Hi Lynn.  Thanks for listening.  I always appreciate your taking the time to listen and respond.  I am glad that you liked this little Bluesabilly number and I'm very glad that it made you smile.  Thanks again.
     
    Thanks you Chas.  I appreciate the kind words.  BTW I loved your last video post.
     
    Hey Bob.  Thank you.  You made me smile.  I'm glad that you got a giggle form this number .  I appreciate your listening.
     
    Hi Makke.  Thanks for the comments and kind words.
     
    Hey Tom!!!! How are you??  I'm glad to see you back on the forum buddy.  I always have to come back to two of my favourite music styles --- Blues and rockabilly.  I have even more fun when I can combine them.  I appreciate the listen and kind words.  Thanks.  I'm looking forward to some more Distant Towers postings.
     
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    Re: It's Not What You Own (a bit of Bluesabilly) 2014/08/13 00:07:24 (permalink)
    I will have to come back and give this another try later , I wound up getting an error message every time i tried to play the song.
     
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    Re: It's Not What You Own (a bit of Bluesabilly) 2014/08/14 14:34:08 (permalink)
    Modern day Jimmy Reed.  
     
    Sounds good here and I think you've pulled off what could be a remixed old JR song.  I agree with Tim though - I'd like to hear just a little more sproing on the lead guitar.
     

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    Re: It's Not What You Own (a bit of Bluesabilly) 2014/08/17 03:35:11 (permalink)
    Sounds all good at my end. I can vision the spring verb on the lead too. Nice clear mix.

     
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    Re: It's Not What You Own (a bit of Bluesabilly) 2014/08/17 03:35:16 (permalink)
    erm, slow server posted twice! Why can't you delete posts?

     
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    Re: It's Not What You Own (a bit of Bluesabilly) 2014/08/17 03:35:22 (permalink)
    Sounds all good at my end. I can vision the spring verb on the lead too. Nice clear mix.

     
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    Re: It's Not What You Own (a bit of Bluesabilly) 2014/08/18 22:07:42 (permalink)
    Thanks for trying Kenny!
     
    Hi Steve.  Ya, there is just something about that primitive, rhythmic sound of Jimmy Reed that just grabs me.  His partner in playing, Eddie Taylor was no slouch either.  It was his playing that kept Jimmy from getting too far off track in -- well, let's just call them Jimmy's difficult moments.  I agree about adding more "spring" to the lead work.  I have been accused of abusing reverb too much (rightly so) and so I am overly cautious now.  Thanks for listening and commenting. 
     
    Thanks for your comments Gus.  I got you about the lead guitar and agree.  I'll have to pull out the file and add a bit more "spring".  I am having the same trouble with this new forum layout.  In fact, it also keeps logging me off.  Could it be user error on my part -----naaaaaw?  Thanks again.
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