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I struggled to get this done for 50/90, the easier tunes are always the hardest! This is the VERY FIRST song I had ever recorded on my Tascam DP-008EX I had never mixed anything before. Also, this is the FIRST TIME I had ever done a mandolin track, so like it or hate it, but I'm pretty excited about it!! Meant as a campfire, family fun type of song and TRUE STORY, I was picking blueberries in my garden and looked down and there was a snake looking up at me....and now my exciting experience is a song! Blueberry Snake on SoundClick The Mr. Mac Alternative Link Blueberry Snake by Tammy © 2014 On the green, green hill at the edge of town the people come from miles around they'll walk all day to get to the top for a taste of the blueberry crop the biggest, best tastiest fruit they want buckets of blue loot but be careful for goodness sake don't disturb the blueberry snake! chorus Blueberry Snake, Blueberry Snake he's waiting and watching every step you make don't eat too many and mind what you take and don't tread on the Blueberry Snake The green, green patch is where he makes his home he wants the berries for his own better hurry and fill up your pail and don't be steppin on his tail He won't coil, he won't strike if you try real hard to act polite let him slither to his sunny place and don't disturb the blueberry snake chorus Blueberry Snake, Blueberry Snake he's waiting and watching every step you make don't eat too many and mind what you take and don't tread on the Blueberry Snake tag In the green, green grass at the hill's peak the blueberry snake is sound asleep
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Tammy.
Once again your natural vocal and love of nature shines through in this.
You make the snake sound loveable, as I'm sure he is on a good day.
I would turn the volume down just half a tad on the guitar.
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Hi Tammy!
Your writing is always so creative and nature oriented. Like Vic said, you make the snake almost likeable! And yeah, the guitar is just a tad too loud.
Loved your vocal and the lyric ... your strongest points. So nice to hear you again!
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oooh i like me a snake song!This is realy good Tammy,i enjoyed it.I'm sure the blueberry snake was lying in wait for a bird coming to eat the berries,i always tell the grandkids to watch out for snakes when picking blackberries here.Nice mandolin! Mike
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Hay, Tams...
Very creative and fun song. Nice voice as always and you did fine with the mandolin.
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Hey TamsNumber4, it's a fun catchy song. One thing I discovered about the mandolin is that it has to be mixed just right so the "tinkle" isn't overpowering. Your "tinkle" sounds fine and fits in good with the guitar.
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Very good and original song. Reminds me of my younger days in TN. There was this one snake that lived near the shed, and we were always on the lookout for it. Good work!
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Very nice. Janice and I coexist with snakes on our homestead...so we much enjoyed your take on encountering one. I'd put your vocal a little more out front. You have a good voice and it oughta be prominently featured IMO. Of course I'm frequently told that I put Janice's out a bit too much on my productions. 
Check out our new album Janice Merritt "Am I Blue Enough?"
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Nicely done Tammy.
Perfect for a group sing along.
You're singing, playing, tracking, writing, and now recording... and doing it all well, damn it girl.
The sky is really the limit, for you.
All the best 2 U, on your magical musical journey.
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Tammy, this has the feel of authentic folk music, the kind the mountain folk of Kentucky and Tennessee would have written and sang back in the 20s and 30s and even earlier. The song would have served as both entertainment and a warning to the children and careless adults in the days before television or even radio. You've done a real nice job capturing the feel and sound of that type of song.
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Hi Tammy,
How original and sweet as can be! It sounds great!
That's some picture too -- is that your photo of the snake? If so, I hope that makes it into your photo book this year!
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Vic,
Glad you like it and since this was my first song with the new Tascam...I couldn't figure the levels out, I am learning still, but agree...
Thanks for giving this a listen friend!
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Al!!
So happy to see you back and glad you liked this, I always appreciate you giving me a listen!
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Calvin,
Happy you liked this, thanks for giving it a go!!
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Michael,
Thanks for the visit...I am working on getting some mando in more of my songs, glad it comes over well, this is the first time I ever played it for a recording!
I never had a snake in the blueberries...I now approach them VERY carefully!!
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Diff,
Thanks for giving this a spin, glad the mando is okay, still trying to learn how to play it and appreciate your kind comments!
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Ben Willis,
I am so happy that I tinkled well in this song...LOL!!!!!
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Cute song.. Could see it being on a children's CD...fj
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"the Mr. Mac alternative link"......sounds like a band name from the early 70's.:) As per usual, your vocal is strong, and the fact you're expanding your musical tool kit with different instruments is a great thing. My nits would only be the strumming pattern is a tad stilted and the chorus feels like another verse to me......and those two things are an easy fix, with a little more time and attention. There really is not much else I could offer in the way of suggestion, you're growing in leaps and bounds.......good work.
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Very good, folky. Would be awesome in a blueberry wine commercial.
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Hey Tams,
They just keep getting better and better. By better and better, I mean the writing, the playing, the singing, the recording. Agree with Nelson .... the sky is the limit.
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Congratulations on your "firsts"! I like the mandolin track and the folksy sound of this fun song. I like snakes so I would have enjoyed such an encounter.
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Hi Tams......wow, what fun. This recording sounds great!!
Pretty cool. I like the song, too!
Our firsts are always the ones we remember the most.
See ya............
-Tom
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Yeah --- Very Original I really like this ... Just a great blend of Folk, Americana and Roots Music !!! GREAT LINE "They want buckets of blue loot" Thanks for sharing with us !!! David www.facebook.com/bigtentnashville
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I remember picking blueberries once and being startled by a snake, too. I like how you made this experience into an enjoyable story, and the "blueberry snake" warnings are sung in such a soothing way.
Having the vocal volume up a little (or the background instrumentation down) would make it easier to catch all the words when listening, but I think the overall feel of the song is great!
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Tammy this is really well done. If that snake looked anything like that picture you have on the soundclick then I am thinking I would be getting my blueberry fix at the Walmart from now on....LOL..that is one scary snake.
I liked this and you are doing so well with your playing skills too. I am so proud of you
Kim
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Hi Tammy,
What a cute song, but also a good one! Nice concept here--I think this song is "beggin" for a Bluegrass ensemble!
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"Snakes, why does it have to be snakes!!??"-- Indiana Jones
Great and fun song Tammy. Fun, Family song.... you nailed it!
Thanks for sharing,
-Mike D.
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L. James,
Glad you could relate to the subject, thanks for listening!
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Janice and Bud,
Thanks for the listen and appreciate your comments, still learning the mixing!
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Mr. Nelson,
Oooh, "magical, musical journey", sounds like a song! Thanks friend, always happy to see you!
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Dan,
I'm glad you liked the song style, especially since I really don't know how to play that mando just yet, glad I pulled off the style!! Thanks!
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Lisa,
No, not my photo, that snake look a bit more dangerous than the one I saw!! LOL! Thanks for stopping by!!
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Floyd,
YES! I was hoping it would fit with my children's songs! Thanks for the listen!
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Mr. Mac,
Your comments and presence is always appreciated!!
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Lisa,
Thanks for the spin, glad you liked it!
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Dave,
I'm glad you think so, just keep listening please!!
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Jen,
I know you love your animals!! Glad you liked this one girl!
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Tom,
So happy you liked this one my friend!
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David,
Happy you like the write and the song! Thanks for lending your ear!
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Diane,
Good to see you and appreciate the comments!
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Kimmers,
Right back at ya girl! Lots of pride, let's keep goin!
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Eddie,
Gather the bluegrass band and we'll do another version!! LOL! Thanks for listening!
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Michael,
So happy to see you friend and YES! I love that quote!! Glad you like this one! Onto the next song!!
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