lhansen
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Sarah's Resolve /New Mix!!!
This is a song about someone I know breaking out of a desperate situation. A tribute, if you will... I don't sing very often, but this song cried out for it and I couldn't think of an instrumental anyways. Mr. James Griffiths: - Electric guitar, Hammond B3 sample, clave and mixing. Mr. Randy Prier: Tasty BGV's. ( Many thanks Randy!) Me - Vox, acoustic guitar, bass, percussion. Please click on the SlowMarchingBand link below to get to the song. We really appreciate all your listens & comments. This place is like home to us and we all thank you for your kind support!! We tried to take the most crucial comments and adjust accordingly, especially lowering the lead vocal volume. We really do listen to your critiques, as that's what guides us!
post edited by lhansen - 2008/12/24 07:53:47
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/19 17:30:33
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Good to get a new song from you with vocals!! Very natural delivery and performances. Beautiful soulful guitar solo and the BGVs are a great touch. I would love to hear an alternate mix of this with full drums and the bass guitar up higher in the mix. I like it how it is, I'm just wondering how it would sound as a little more of a rock song. Another really nice job from y'all!!  Dave www.soundclick.com/steakbone
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/19 17:53:36
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I really couldn't believe I was listening to music that I hadn't bought.
Can't explain how everything fits together so good...your vocal characteristics and storyline so well written. I felt the backing track was perfect for the "story".
You and James are like hand and glove so it's really cool that Randy could fit so well. That's pro.
I enjoyed so much I don't know if anything with mix needs attention...so perfect for me.
Just a fantastic song. You guys are tuff. "Home" wouldn't be the same without you.
Cheers,
Michael
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/19 17:54:53
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Lovely singing and playing but I think the lead vocals are a little too high. Love the oohs and ahhs.
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/19 18:05:08
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I like the guitars, the recording, great job on those BGVs :-) Gave me an America vibe.
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/19 18:19:51
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Larry, excellent lyrics and vocals are really sweet. This is your best vocal performance yet IMO. James, your work is shining as usual and Randy.......those BGVs float right into place. Nothing but praise here guys. Another one for the Ipod.
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/19 18:20:02
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Randy P
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/19 18:36:54
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Yoyo, dont be such a wuss. Go back and listen, then you can sit on Santas lap, and tell him how sad it made you.
Randy
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/19 18:51:55
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Wuss? Moi? Certainly you jest.
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/19 18:55:44
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/19 19:32:57
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+1 on the America vibe.
Yes, the vocals might be a smidge too high in the mix and I didn't care for the sound of the percission (bongos?), but that being said, it's very, very good. Guitars sounded very full.
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lhansen
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/19 20:41:19
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Dave - Many thanks man! We all appreciate it. Merry Christmas! Michael - We appreciate your kind comments! I know my voice isn't the best in the world (that's why I prefer to play guitar). James & Randy really took this tune to another place. You're a good guy! Mike - Thanks fer the listen. We'll look into the mix. Robby - Many, many thanks!! Yeah, the guitar chords are America sounding now that you mention it. Duane - Thank you! James' guitar playing is very soulful on this and Randy's bgv's never ceases to amaze me! We're glad you're back man! James - Now you have my curiosity all stoked!! Your honesty is fine by me!! No need to be polite and bite yer tounge. I've been married too long for that.... Randy- I see your poker playing skills are in action here.....  Big D - Thanks for your critique man and the listen!
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/20 09:57:41
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Very nice, gentlemen. Yeah, those maj7 chords give it a little America thing, and the sound of the bass too, but that's ok, this tune has a great vibe.
You've got that authentic thing going with the vocals, Larry and Randy backups were good too. Nice git work and a fine mix, James.
Yep, good one.
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/20 10:18:10
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Nice work guys .. heartfelt stuff, tangible. Excellent vocal delivery Larry and Randy, lots of empathy, hope and mercy in the combination of your voices. Mix is nice with the instruments subtle leaving the vocals in clear focus. Nice work team, well done.
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/20 10:56:56
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Ed, Bill - thank you kindly my friends!
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/20 12:14:46
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As always a very clean and full mix. Love the sound of the acoustic. Larry, you need to use that mic a little more often, nice job on the vox and it really clicked with Randys BGV's. Nice added touch with the B3. EXCELLENT job gentlemen. LATER
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/20 14:16:00
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Great job guys - Larry, your vox on this reminded me a bit of Gordon Lightfoot - I agree with Kev, you should sing more often. Liked the bgvs by Randy, blended well with Larry's lead vox - there's a 60s vibe on the bgvs.
James - Nice tone and lines on the Les Paul. I also liked the tone of the Hammond.
No crits no the mix - sounds great on my rig.
Good one guys, I enjoyed it.
Merry Christmas!
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/20 15:28:08
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Larry, James, Randy This is a very moving piece, beautifully played and sung. Mix/prod top notch as always, the lead break fits in there just perfectly BTW James. Larry, you have a great voice my friend - we should hear it more often you know  Excellent work gentlemen. Steve
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lhansen
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/20 23:32:40
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Kevin - We thank you very much! Doug - Merry Christmas back at ya!! Your comments are much appreciated! Steve - Thanks for the kudos on the vox! I agree that Randy & James are tops!! Everyone put a little piece of themselves in this one...
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/20 23:42:30
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Larry
I have been playing Fm to Cm for many years and have always loved that sound.
Your voice fits this one perfectly.
Always impressed and I always enjoy.
Merry Christmas
Ron
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/21 10:01:34
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Ron, on Larry's behalf - thanks!
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/21 11:32:16
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Great as usual. Some nice bass lines there Larry! reminded me a bit of Nick Cave in his quieter moments (think Nocturama). Nice solo James, i think i would have had slightly less verb on, just leave the delay. Like it when the organ comes in. Cool vibe!
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/21 11:45:40
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Great song guys, love the lyrics, very heartfelt. Bgv sound great and fill it out nicely. I'd love to hear this with a good drummer playing along smoothly. Great voice Larry, it comes across very well in this environment. It gave me a Neil Young vibe, mainly the style of the song not the vocal sound. Great guitars as always. Nice open mix. I Love it!
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/21 14:13:31
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Great job here, you have a very honest quality to your voice and I really like that song picture too, It seems to capture the the mood of the song nicely.
Richard
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/21 16:27:20
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Lovely singing and playing but I think the lead vocals are a little too high. Love the oohs and ahhs. I agree, but this is a stretch!!!! I'm having the same problem with a new song of mine. Time to ride the faders? Good work my man.
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/21 20:19:39
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This song sounds perfectly fine to me. Well mixed and mastered. Beautiful subject and with good instrumentation. Larry my man... you can really sing can't you! When ever I listen to the projects you guys put out it's never a dis appointment. Great team effort.
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/21 20:30:03
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As always, stellar work my friend. Kudos to all you guys. Good stuff...
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/21 22:32:38
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Larry, James, Randy, this is a beautiful song. Well performed.
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/21 23:17:42
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Very, very nice – a bit somber, but thought provoking, pretty and memorable. This is a song that requires a focused listen - if you drop everything else and just let it pull you in, it’s worth it. Vocal is really good, BKUPs sound better each time I hear them (at first it threw me a bit – I’m not sure why). Lyrics work really well also. It’s one of those songs that immediately changes your state of mind – it takes over your mood and afterward makes you want to stay in that introspective state. Great job
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RE: New SMB Tune/Sarah's Resolve
2008/12/22 02:29:39
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Hi, Larry, James and Randy,
As always, another well thought out and well performed song straight from the heart. Everything falls into place nicely and the mix is smooth and flowing. I can also hear the America vibe in the acoustic guitar that Robby mentioned, and I can feel the Gordon Lightfoot vocal comparison, too. The vocals really spelled out the emotion of the song and the B3 organ was sweet icing on the cake. Great job guys, and best wishes for the holidays!
Bob
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