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[color:#FF0000]Bloodshot Lies[/color] Tom Adams and Janice wrote this western swing song that he produced and played steel guitar/electric guitar. I engineered Janice's vocal and then just went along for the ride. We wanted to share in the event anybody remembers this genre. Comments are always appreciated and we all thank you taking your time to listen and remark. Disclaimer: All for nothing but the joy of writing and recording music.
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I love the hook and as usual a great production!Top notch Janice and Tom!Mike
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Thanks Mike. This one was a LOT of fun.
J&B
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good stuff folks, really enjoyed this song, a welcome change from what I`m doing. let me see...I can two-step..no woman safe here...lol nice work. Lane
listened to "rock and roll" too, like that song.
"Blessed are the words of truth and fiction, one might save you from the other...Vincent
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Just a great listen through and through.
A solid write. A super production. The piano is especially nice...
Janice's vocal gives me goose bumps. Stellar.
Tom's steel and guitar are perfect. Tasty.
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good stuff folks, really enjoyed this song, a welcome change from what I`m doing. let me see...I can two-step..no woman safe here...lol nice work. Lane
listened to "rock and roll" too, like that song. Lane, we really do appreciate your comments. Hey, I wish I could take credit for "rock and roll" but that was a song on our playlist by another soundcloud friend.
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Very cool hook. A nice blend of modern lyrics, but with that old style country vibe. Reminiscent of those old Patsy or Loretta records my mama would listen to. Once again, Janice's vocals melt me like hot butter. Excellent production! Enjoyed the tune. -TK
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A great foot tapper J&B really enjoyed this one. Best of luck with it Travis
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Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys are back! Great lyrics. This is one really swings. Janice and the band were on top of their game.
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Yes. Bob Wills is here. Nicely done all.
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I thought the vocals on this were top class. Very entertaining listen, kept my foot tapping throughout the whole thing, which is always a good thing. The instrumentation solos were awesome as well, they changed enough to keep things interesting. Good stuff, good luck with it!
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Just a great listen through and through.
A solid write. A super production. The piano is especially nice...
Janice's vocal gives me goose bumps. Stellar.
Tom's steel and guitar are perfect. Tasty.
floyd Thanks floyd! Janice read this and and said "awwwwwww......" Coming from somebody with your vocal chops that means a LOT! Bud Very cool hook. A nice blend of modern lyrics, but with that old style country vibe. Reminiscent of those old Patsy or Loretta records my mama would listen to. Once again, Janice's vocals melt me like hot butter. Excellent production! Enjoyed the tune. -TK Nice description of the song! Janice is a big fan of Patsy Cline and was tickled to hear her name mentioned. I said read this. See what he said about the vocal? With you and floyd pointing out the vocal maybe I can make some progress in convincing her that she is a fine singer! Bud
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Of course, I'm WAY too young to "remember" this genre... I still greatly enjoyed the listen. Your posts are always top shelf. Congrats to all y'alls. Ricki
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Hey Guys, Just Musical magic folks, sure damn put a smile on face, and the writing and production is just tops. Swing on ! cheers, niteshift
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A great foot tapper J&B really enjoyed this one. Best of luck with it Travis Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys are back! Great lyrics. This is one really swings. Janice and the band were on top of their game. I thought the vocals on this were top class. Very entertaining listen, kept my foot tapping throughout the whole thing, which is always a good thing. The instrumentation solos were awesome as well, they changed enough to keep things interesting. Good stuff, good luck with it!
Kyle Thank y'all so much! It was a fun project to work on. Janice
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Janice/Bud/Tom,
A great listen, miss hearing this vibe, let's bring it back!
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Hi Janice and Bud,
This is a great example of how a "title" draws you in, and then the song delivers in spades. Western Swing with attitude. Excellent on all counts.
Mike
Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice Fortune depends on the tone of your voice
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Perfection. Everything about it is wonderfully done. Loved it. Congrats.
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Of course, I'm WAY too young to "remember" this genre... I still greatly enjoyed the listen. Your posts are always top shelf. Congrats to all y'alls. Ricki Hey Guys, Just Musical magic folks, sure damn put a smile on face, and the writing and production is just tops. Swing on ! cheers, niteshift Thanks for listening and commenting. We appreciate y'all! Janice
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Glad I checked this out! Nice job all the way around, but I really liked the vocal! Well done Janice! Love this kinda music!
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Pro stuff folks. Expertly executed from start to finish.
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Janice/Bud/Tom,
A great listen, miss hearing this vibe, let's bring it back!
steady-eddie. Thanks! We're all for hearing more Western Swing. J&B Hi Janice and Bud,
This is a great example of how a "title" draws you in, and then the song delivers in spades. Western Swing with attitude. Excellent on all counts.
Mike Thank you Michael. Western Swing with attitude is a cool description! Glad you liked it. J&B
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Hi Janice & Bud & Tom,
(I could say, "Janice, Bud & Tom, but it doesn't feel right to not say "Janice & Bud" -- like saying "peanut butter, jelly ...it just sounds wrong - lol!)
The song sounds awesome! Doesn't get much better than enjoying Janice on a fine Tuesday morning!! The slight humor in it is perfect .. the sneezing and Visine and the image of him hiding! It blends in with the seriousness in a really cool way!
Lisa
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Perfection. Everything about it is wonderfully done. Loved it. Congrats.
Dave Glad I checked this out! Nice job all the way around, but I really liked the vocal! Well done Janice! Love this kinda music!
Todd Thank y'all so much listening and commenting! Janice
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Pro stuff folks. Expertly executed from start to finish. Thank you. Janice had fun with this one! Bud Hi Janice & Bud & Tom,
(I could say, "Janice, Bud & Tom, but it doesn't feel right to not say "Janice & Bud" -- like saying "peanut butter, jelly ...it just sounds wrong - lol!)
The song sounds awesome! Doesn't get much better than enjoying Janice on a fine Tuesday morning!! The slight humor in it is perfect .. the sneezing and Visine and the image of him hiding! It blends in with the seriousness in a really cool way!
Lisa
You're funny! But I was a very small part of this one for sure. Thanks for the nice comments and we're all glad you liked it. And you can thank Tom for those cool lyrics. Bud
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Hi, J_B & T:
Western Swing was really "in-vogue" when I was a kid... and I could not understand it. Later, as common sense and culture "set in"... I began to appreciate most kinds of Country and Western Music... even Country Swing. I think it was Bob Wills and the "Light Crust Doughboys" who made it so popular in these parts... and I probably have the name of his band wrong... but he was the King of Texas for many years. (Enough of my babble!)
Home Run... Guys and Gals... this one is fun, musically delicious and J's vocals are always top notch. It's amazing how much talent hangs around here at Brian's Ranch. Enjoyed so much and please take a curtain call or two!
----Dave
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Hi, J_B & T:
Western Swing was really "in-vogue" when I was a kid... and I could not understand it. Later, as common sense and culture "set in"... I began to appreciate most kinds of Country and Western Music... even Country Swing. I think it was Bob Wills and the "Light Crust Doughboys" who made it so popular in these parts... and I probably have the name of his band wrong... but he was the King of Texas for many years. (Enough of my babble!)
Home Run... Guys and Gals... this one is fun, musically delicious and J's vocals are always top notch. It's amazing how much talent hangs around here at Brian's Ranch. Enjoyed so much and please take a curtain call or two!
----Dave Hey Dave, we've listened to all permutations of Bob Wills' bands over the years great stuff. And he had some amazing musicians in the 1940's that were IMO comparable to the big swing bands. And, you got the name right! Thank you very much for the kind remarks. Tom and Janice had a blast with this one. J&B
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Love this genre and love the vocal girl!! Really enjoyed the listen as always and that instrumental break is fab!
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Love this genre and love the vocal girl!! Really enjoyed the listen as always and that instrumental break is fab! Thank you Tammy! We had a lot of fun with and, yep, Tom is a heckuva player. J&B
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