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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/04/29 21:09:01
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Brilliant. As in, your total disregard of normal song structure is simply brilliant. Verses are 8 bars, and you put up two of them. Then a Chorus for another 8. Back to a verse of 8 bars. Big decision time: another chorus, or maybe a short bridge? then end it with a chorus maybe 16 bars if it's decent. Fade out.
But no, not you. :)
I very much enjoyed this road less travelled! I wonder if you couldn't put some old-timey violin lead in there occassionally, to supplant the flute, which is panned, but not pan. Just a thought . . .
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/04/30 02:09:40
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Hi Tom emeraldsoul !
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'll definitely consider putting a fiddle on there. Wish I'd thought of that earlier - it would probably hit the spot just right.
You're always so supportive and you probably can't realize how much it means to me. I'll just say thank you very much.:)
LJ
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/04/30 16:27:50
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Do you use band in a box? How do you get such a great backing track!? As always Mr.e sounds cool.
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/04/30 17:06:46
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Beautifully quirky, you have very unique style Laura, thank you for sharing it with us here.
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/04/30 22:08:37
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I liked it. Yeah, a fiddle would work nice, but I like the flute too. A winner either way.
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/05/01 00:05:03
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Wookiee, thank you for saying that - I really admire your work and value your opinion and appreciate it very much.:)
FreeEarCandy, thanks for the nice comment!
Hi eph221, it's great to see you again! Thanks for your thoughtful comments as always.
To answer your question, no, I didn't use band in a box, I just played the parts myself. I think I did the tracks in this order:
1. Simple drum beat from EZ drummer @ 148 bpm, kind of a shuffle
2. Acoustic gtr
3. The other acoustic gtr
4. Bass (played on my old Fender)
5. Voice
6. Tried to improve the drum track by adding details
7. Flute patch - Passion Flute in Kontakt5
8. Tried to mix and master - ha ha good joke, I know :)
The whole thing sounds a little wobbly on SoundCloud, cause I'm on the ultimate cheapskate (free) plan.
There, TMI I'm sure.
I'm off to catch up on what you all have been up to lately. I'm really looking forward to hearing as many of your songs as possible.
LJ
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/05/01 01:35:41
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Definitely quirky, wonderfully creative, and a treat to listen to. I always enjoy listening to your postings.
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/05/01 21:03:07
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This is a pleasant diversion from the same ol' same ol'. Years ago I played with a killer lady bassist who would sing " Daddy's All Star Joint" by Rickie Lee Jones followed by a jazz dance routine that also kicked. You make me think of that style and really caught my attention. The breathy, sensual vocal delivery is the icing on this sweetly baked cake. I'm going to climb into your cupboard and sample the other delights I'm sure are there. Great work, thanks for the treat..Ron
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/05/02 12:31:24
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kinda made giggle.....nice work. Not a huge fan of the vox processing but somehow it fits the quirkiness of the tune. Fun and creative.....
Good tune!!!
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/05/03 23:51:17
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Freddy J, thank you very much for your kind words. I'm a fan of yours and it was very nice of you to comment :)
thepogue, thanks to you also for your nice comments!
savageopera, thank you so much for taking the trouble to write such a thoughtful post. I appreciate the encouragement very much!
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/05/04 19:49:19
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Like the odd meter a lot. There is a "live-y" feeling thats nice, specially with that lovely vocals. A unique style indeed! 
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/05/08 20:16:01
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great stuff Ms Lampshade - it reminds me of something from Transformer by Lou Reed (one of my faves)
I would love to see/read the lyrics
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/05/09 01:31:53
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Thank you for those kind words, Leizer . I appreciate that! :)
daryl1968: Thank you, too, for your nice comment. As far as the lyrics go, if you really would like to read them (are you crazy? :) ), here they are:
1. We’re becoming all we want to be, got to be you and me
Fear’s befalling, calling tauntingly, haunting me, Mr. E
I tried to put you in my song but now the words come out all wrong
No matter how they twist and turn they don’t belong
CH: If only we can find the key to you and me
Open up our hearts and set that bluebird free
Open up our hearts and/to find Mr. E
2. Time, a century can’t work it out, turn about history
I’m so shaky, wobbly, full of doubt inside out, Mr. E
‘cause even though our love is strong, we seem to take each other wrong
No matter how we toss and turn, it won’t be long
CH [as above]
Br: All the world’s come unraveled All the world’s breaking up
Why don’t we take the road less traveled, you and me?
3. If you find the mode to ease the load, sing to me if you please
If we lose our way along the road, cling to me, Mr. E
It isn’t right to end this way if in your heart you want to stay
After all we’ve said and done, it’s one sad day
CH [as above]
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/05/09 01:34:23
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skinnybones lampshade
Thank you for those kind words, Leizer . I appreciate that! :)
daryl1968: Thank you, too, for your nice comment. As far as the lyrics go, if you really would like to read them (are you crazy? :) ), here they are:
1. We’re becoming all we want to be, got to be you and me
Fear’s befalling, calling tauntingly, haunting me, Mr. E
I tried to put you in my song but now the words come out all wrong
No matter how they twist and turn they don’t belong
CH: If only we can find the key to you and me
Open up our hearts and set that bluebird free
Open up our hearts and/to find Mr. E
2. Time, a century can’t work it out, turn about history
I’m so shaky, wobbly, full of doubt inside out, Mr. E
‘cause even though our love is strong, we seem to take each other wrong
No matter how we toss and turn, it won’t be long
CH [as above]
Br: All the world’s come unraveled All the world’s breaking up
Why don’t we take the road less traveled, you and me?
3. If you find the mode to ease the load, sing to me if you please
If we lose our way along the road, cling to me, Mr. E
It isn’t right to end this way if in your heart you want to stay
After all we’ve said and done, it’s one sad day
CH [as above]
Cool. Thanks
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/05/10 21:44:27
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I always enjoy listening to your work Laura, and I can only apologise for not listening to more. Next time I'm sat here, slaving over a hot PC, I'll stream as much of your page as time allows In the meantime, I've managed to listen to both Mr E and No Way Back... Two lovely tracks. You music is always full of fun and it makes me smile cheers andy
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/05/10 22:03:45
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Really fun to listen too!
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/05/11 19:19:01
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Yup, we're back at Laura's Skinnybones cafe.  It's got a happy vibe, swinging, and just cool... There aint no missin' your songs! Oh, and loved that ending.
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/05/12 03:06:10
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When I started listening, I though it was about your cat (on the avatar pic) and I was thinking there was a resemblance to "Martha My Dear" by the Beatles (McCartney), but no matter. The music is very cleverly arranged and I love your smooth vocal work. Yes, you are on the right track.
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/05/12 22:18:06
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Hi synkrotron (andy), Thank you so much for those very kind words. You know I'm one of your followers, too, and it means that much more coming from someone I admire. It makes me even more grateful to know that you took the trouble to listen to two tracks! That may make you a glutton for punishment, but you're a very kind one, so there's that.  LJ
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/05/12 23:37:29
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I like it, not sure what to make of it. While the guitar parts aren't very complex, and the vocals are rather ruff. I like the combination.
Thanks for sharing, Enjoyed hearing this!
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/05/14 02:08:47
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As usual, this is very nice Laura -- I enjoyed this listen and always look forward to your next one... Allan=-=-=
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/05/15 01:25:48
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Sixfinger, thank you for listening and for your nice comment. :) stevec said: Yup, we're back at Laura's Skinnybones cafe. It's got a happy vibe, swinging, and just cool... There aint no missin' your songs! Oh, and loved that ending. stevec, such a nice thing to say and such a nice way of saying it... hmmm, Skinnybones' Cafe, what a thought :) By the way, I never expected that anyone would even get to the end, never mind comment on it. Thanks very much, Steve :) LJ
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/05/18 01:46:38
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Johnbee58
When I started listening, I though it was about your cat (on the avatar pic) and I was thinking there was a resemblance to "Martha My Dear" by the Beatles (McCartney), but no matter. The music is very cleverly arranged and I love your smooth vocal work. Yes, you are on the right track.
John B.
That's a really nice thought about writing about the cats - I did write (a pretty bad) one about an imaginary adventure they had and also have a silly little ditty that I sing whenever I brush the little brown one you see in the avatar. She pretends to like it so that I'll keep brushing :) Thanks so much for your kind comments, Johnbee58! :)
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/05/18 01:55:20
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skinnybones lampshade
Johnbee58
When I started listening, I though it was about your cat (on the avatar pic) and I was thinking there was a resemblance to "Martha My Dear" by the Beatles (McCartney), but no matter. The music is very cleverly arranged and I love your smooth vocal work. Yes, you are on the right track.
John B.
That's a really nice thought about writing about the cats - I did write (a pretty bad) one about an imaginary adventure they had and also have a silly little ditty that I sing whenever I brush the little brown one you see in the avatar. She pretends to like it so that I'll keep brushing :)
Thanks so much for your kind comments, Johnbee58! :)
You're welcome. I just changed my avatar to a really good one of my poodle (not showing up yet). You say your cat loves to be brushed. Just the opposite of my Ginger. She can't stand to be brushed! JB
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/05/19 18:32:53
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I'm sorry to be late to this party, but I'm glad I made it. You have something so unique that it shines on your recordings. You know how to produce your vocals very well, and your quirky taste suits your voice to a tee. If I would add anything at all, it would be to add an instrumental break or interlude between one or two parts just for flavor. It wouldn't have to be long, just a bit of spice. Still, this stands on its own very well. Encore!
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/05/22 19:07:34
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WOW! I wasn't expecting what I heard here. This sounds really great and unique in my opinion. A lot of swing sound and some great song structure. Thank you for sharing this I enjoyed hearing it a lot!!!! Very Much!!! But can I make one suggestion and I mean this in a good way so please don't take this any other way but good at all.
My suggestion would be, with the beat and swing and such, it would be great to do a re-make of the words and make a Christmas song out of it because it has that happy type of vibe sound, TO ME, but that's me and I mean nothing bad by saying that so please don't take it wrong. I mean that as a compliment, so if I sound offensive I apologize, it's just a thought and suggestion. The beat on this song would be so great with a festive Christmas or Holiday type of song words behind it. Just my opinion, it's great as IS though.
Thanks for sharing! Enjoyed hearing this very much!!!
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/05/24 00:09:13
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Thanks very much, Allan. It's very good of you to take the time to comment. :)
LJ
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Re: Mr. E (April 2017)
2017/05/25 22:33:39
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Lynn, thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful comments. You're right, I should have added some little interlude or other for a change of pace, to freshen things up. I didn't want to make it any longer than it already was, but in hindsight, that wasn't the right choice. Thanks again for your kind message. :)
Serious_Noize!, thank you very much, too. That was a really interesting thought that you had. I think you're probably right - it might make a good holiday tune, if it had different lyrics. I would never have thought of that! That's something else this forum is so good for - getting a fresh perspective! :)
LJ
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