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Original Colab w/Mr. no999
It's called Soft Truths. I wrote it and am singing, playing the bass, dobro, and rhythm guitar. Mark did the drums, backing keys/strings, and lead guitar and the mix. We did this a few years ago and he's working on a new mix. I think this one is pretty killer. There are some new folks who may not have had a chance to hear it from back in the day. It's at the top of my soundcloud page, https://soundcloud.com/rockinrobby We may post a remix, but again, I think this one is the cat's arse.
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/05 17:16:39
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excellent song and vocal performance Robby - I'm listening on crappy speakers right now - I'll listen again in the studio later
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/06 00:59:04
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You gotta love the frettless... :-) That bass? I'm not like the worlds greatest frettless player? And it took me a long time to learn to play it "reasonably well." But man, you've just gotta love that bass... I think Mark kicked the crap out of the production as well. He's very talented and I am blessed to be able to work with him. He actually did work on the rhythm guitars as well, I left that out in the OP. I'm no Bapu? But I can hold my own on that instrument  I love that bass... IMO, this is the Herb Hartley (guitar hacker) hit that was never written? You know, "we've never actually been seen in the same place, at the same time?" Hummm..... We're not the same person, I'm better looking and can do more push-ups (sorry Herb) I'm a fan of the Hacker? And I hope he understands that and hears himself in this wonderful country "Pop" ballad. Because we're cut from the same cloth...
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/06 02:29:37
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Nice. I especially like it after the drums kick in. (The rhythm at the beginning is really interesting--either it's complex or I'm too simple to grasp it). Good performances all around. Good singing and playing. Catchy tune.
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The Band19
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/06 02:57:14
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All the soft truths dissolve in to lies... And the long hello's in to short goodbyes... You have to hear the whole story? "Soft truths?" Are in fact lies... People do not communicate in honesty..." They communicate "IN FACT" with soft truths... My music speaks truth... Not soft truths. Truth is not molded, or negotiated? Truth is a constant... It's not "soft." Because all the soft truths, dissolve in to lies...
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/06 06:31:47
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You talk yourself up well, Robby. The song's not half bad either. Mark did a great job.
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/06 09:54:09
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I can't remember if I've heard this one before or not. it doesn't sound familiar to me.
excellent song, vox are excellent as usual from you!
the synth starting at 0:47 is a little harsh to my ears. I'd suggest backing its volume down a little or giving it a cut on the EQ to carve out some of the harshness (all through the song where it is).
that's the only mix suggestion I have - otherwise I think it's tight and balanced. great job!
love the guitar solo!
excellent work from both of you.
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/06 12:26:21
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Seems like the vox could be raised.
On my end it seems the instrumentation is about 2db over the vox.
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/06 12:59:23
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Sounded good on my ATH-AD300's. Nice song, if a little derivative. Kept expecting to hear ' gimme the beat boys, and free my soul' every time the verse went into the chorus  , but hey, nothing new under the sun. Excellent vocals as always, lovely solo, fine mix.
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/06 18:47:55
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Thanks Daryl, and your other brother Daryl! Thanks Pastor the point of no return
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/06 19:32:33
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Smooth production there Robbie. Nice singing too. Cool solo, loving that. very warm sound across the whole song.
Didn't hear it last time you linked it up, so was nice to get to hear it this time round.
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/06 21:38:10
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Scottytunes
You talk yourself up well, Robby.
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/06 21:43:55
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Well, if I don't do it, who else will?
Self Promoter <----Shameless...
I give props to those who I look up to as well? And they are "many..." I've listed them many times.
Both you and Scotty are on that list? And many others... Frank Tanton, Timidi, the Yoyo Factory? And many others not listed here. Doesn't mean they don't RAWK!
OH OH OH!! And Mister Markno999? This man has both talent? And the ability to put up with my shiz... He deserves a medal of some kind...
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/06 23:13:48
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I remember this one and it does have a new and clearer mix to it and sounds nicely balanced. The lead is awesome, but the so are all the other instrumentation and the vocals are truly yours Robbie. Nice work from both of you and good to hear this one again.
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/07 08:19:24
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Love a dobro. When the vocal started you sounded a little like Billy Joe Shaver. But as the song progressed not the case at all. Sounded great. Enjoyed it.
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/07 21:02:40
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Beagle
I can't remember if I've heard this one before or not. it doesn't sound familiar to me.
excellent song, vox are excellent as usual from you!
the synth starting at 0:47 is a little harsh to my ears. I'd suggest backing its volume down a little or giving it a cut on the EQ to carve out some of the harshness (all through the song where it is).
that's the only mix suggestion I have - otherwise I think it's tight and balanced. great job!
love the guitar solo!
excellent work from both of you.
Thanks Beag, Mark is looking at the comments for input on his remix. We always appreciate good input from good ears.
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/07 21:35:53
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Robby sounds great. It's a great song as well , good writing! You did a great job on the vocals and the production is good. My only suggestion as far as mix is that the whole mix could use a little taming in the high frequencies ,sounds good like it is but seems to be a touch too bright on my speakers. Sounds great as is but I think it would sound even better with the highs backed down just a touch.
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/08 23:39:02
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bapu
Seems like the vox could be raised.
On my end it seems the instrumentation is about 2db over the vox.
Mark will be tied up for a few, but it going to look at everyone's comments before he begins the remix. Thanks very much Ed.
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/09 07:07:36
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This is a nice one Robbie (and Mark)! Really nice mix and I like the way you start narrow and bring the rest of the instruments in wide. Great solo as well. Well done mix and song all around!
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/09 15:01:55
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Cool tune... very authentic sounding. +1 to the dobro - always add a little something special. And the vocals are spot-on good. Good job all around.
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/09 22:06:26
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I was going to sub-title it "You lying **" (rhymes with WITCH!) But it looses some of it's authenticity then? Or perhaps gains some? I dunno.
P.S, that's "Mitch" btw? I knew this guy, he was a real liar... (Don't want anyone to get the "wrong" impression.)
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/10 13:16:30
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Works her,e there is nothing of meaning that I would suggest, thanks for sharing.
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/12 15:37:36
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Yup, I remember this one, Robby. Really liked it back then, and like it even more now.
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/12 23:56:00
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Sounded good on my ATH-AD300's. Nice song, if a little derivative. Kept expecting to hear 'gimme the beat boys, and free my soul' every time the verse went into the chorus , but hey, nothing new under the sun. Excellent vocals as always, lovely solo, fine mix.
James, you've given me an idea for a cover! Thanks man! I really appreciate the fact that you listened, and commented.
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/13 07:15:52
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/14 00:51:11
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Smooth production there Robbie. Nice singing too. Cool solo, loving that. very warm sound across the whole song.
Didn't hear it last time you linked it up, so was nice to get to hear it this time round.
Gus? We're smoother than the other side of the pillow Thanks man.
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/14 02:45:32
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I remember this one and it does have a new and clearer mix to it and sounds nicely balanced. The lead is awesome, but the so are all the other instrumentation and the vocals are truly yours Robbie. Nice work from both of you and good to hear this one again.
Peace and Blessings, John
Thanks John, we're working on a few new ones as well! :-)
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/14 02:47:16
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Love a dobro. When the vocal started you sounded a little like Billy Joe Shaver. But as the song progressed not the case at all. Sounded great. Enjoyed it.
Chas, I agree... I "love" the dobro? If you can play the guitar, I believe you can play or can learn to play the dobro? It's a cool instrument.
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/14 11:25:41
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Enjoyed this..... kind of made me think of "Zac Brown". Dobro... love it and myself am a player. I always wind up using steel on my stuff though.
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Re: Original Colab w/Mr. no999
2014/06/15 10:54:21
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teego
Robby sounds great. It's a great song as well , good writing! You did a great job on the vocals and the production is good. My only suggestion as far as mix is that the whole mix could use a little taming in the high frequencies ,sounds good like it is but seems to be a touch too bright on my speakers. Sounds great as is but I think it would sound even better with the highs backed down just a touch.
Thanks Teego, Mark is a busy man, he may be back around to it, I think it's going to tweak it a bit.
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