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Post by Hobson on Oct 18, 2011 12:53:39 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2011 21:08:29 GMT -5
I don't see it as a country song, but more like a folk song in the style of John Prine. Nice job =)
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Post by Hobson on Oct 27, 2011 9:30:54 GMT -5
Thanks for the listen and the kind words. I'm so glad it's not a country song because that's not really my thing.
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Post by Resolve on Oct 27, 2011 13:40:50 GMT -5
I agree with Sir Scruff, in that it didn't seem "country" to me, either.
I think you captured the story quite well! Thanks for sharing the "backstory" (in your SC blurb). I always am more engaged in a song when i know where it "came from".
P.S. How are you doing your recording? I think you said you used an H2 or an H4...are you just playing "through the air" or do you plug into the unit when you record? You get a nice clear sound!
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Post by Hobson on Oct 27, 2011 16:19:49 GMT -5
Thanks. Yes, this really is a true story. The kid (father kid, that is) turns 21 this week.
I use a Zoom H2 with nothing else. Just record right into the mic. I love the clear sound. I do position myself pretty close to the H2 and have to make sure that the guitar doesn't overwhelm the singing.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2013 15:05:56 GMT -5
Hobson I have to agree, this is not country, very good folk song. just my thought. enjoyed the listen.
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Post by Marshall on Jan 24, 2013 10:03:22 GMT -5
Nice folk tune. ;D ;D ;D ;D
It fooled me that your nice female voice was singing a guy song. But I figured it out pretty quickly.
Some of your lines take too long to wind up. Too many set-up words. But that's the kind of thing that gets ironed out as you (we) play a song more and get it to fit into a comfortable cadence.
The other critique item I'd say is; I was waiting for some twist in the story. Something redeeming; like the love we have is worth it; or seeing the child is a blessing; or I've learned a lesson; or even an admonition to the child, "Don't live your life like mine."
It does a nice job of describing a life situation; language is simple and comprehensible, but still genuine and evocative.
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