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by John Lawrence Schick. 12/14/19 03:21 PM
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by Ricki E. Bellos. 12/12/19 03:34 PM
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#1157583 - 10/09/19 11:35 PM
Just a Dream (Dave Rice Cover)
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Deej56
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Hi, all: Some weeks back Dave Rice and I got to thinking it might be worth working on a second tune together . . . and this is the one we chose, a song Dave had written and recorded some years ago. I really liked Dave's original version . . . so I wanted to try taking this cover in a little different direction. For better or worse, that road led us to this version of the song. We hope you enjoy the listen (and I hope I did Dave's lovely song some degree of justice). Thanks in advance for your feedback. Here's the song:JUST A DREAM Here are the lyrics:I close my eyes, then they appear, and I still feel it cant be true . . . those peaceful times I hold so dear return again . . . and Im with you . . . Im with you. Then night descends and it begins; the visions fade and Im afraid you wont return, Ill never learn . . . Its just a dream
Ill never learn
. Its just a dream. To my surprise the dreams return. Its so surreal; Im still with you. Your visions rise and teardrops burn. The way I feel . . . it cant be true . . . It cant be true. Then night descends and it begins; it starts to fade and Im afraid you wont return, Ill never learn . . . Its just a dream
Ill never learn
. Its just a dream. Words and Music by Dave Rice Vocals and Arrangement by DJ Lekich
Last edited by Deej56; 10/09/19 11:40 PM.
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#1157673 - 10/11/19 11:06 PM
Re: Just a Dream (Dave Rice Cover)
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Good stuff. I especially liked the vocals and the guitar solos - no-one does them anymore! Production is also good - song just washes over your ears  Paul
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#1157797 - 10/14/19 11:24 PM
Re: Just a Dream (Dave Rice Cover)
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Deej56
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Jane, Mike, Roy, Mimmo, Bob, Eddie and Paul:
Thanks for stopping in and taking the time to listen and comment. One always worries when covering someone else's tune--that you fall short of doing the original justice. Dave is such a great guy, and terrific to work with . . . and so it made it that more important for me to do something good with it. I'm happy it seems to have come off well. Again, thanks for the kind words and support.
Bob: I can only wish that was me playing the lead guitar. Sadly, that's far beyond my skills. It's BIAB. I find the solos in the software to be hit and miss for the most part (at least for my skill level). But every once in a will it just clicks, as I think it did here. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect solo. It was just the sound I was looking for.
Eddie (and all): You are right on the lead vocal. I've posted a remix that ups the lead vocal. And, based on some additional feedback, I've also upped the volume a bit on drums and added some delay to the guitar solo. Mostly minor adjustments, but hopefully for the better.
Thanks one and all for giving this a spin.
Regards,
Deej
Last edited by Deej56; 10/14/19 11:25 PM.
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#1157962 - 10/20/19 02:09 PM
Re: Just a Dream (Dave Rice Cover)
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Kristi McKeever
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Hi Deej & Dave,
I like the dramatic presentation. And I like how the lyric circles the moments when he is falling asleep and then his emotions as he experiences the dreams again, then hoping to be able to fall back to that place/person again.
Repeating Ill never learn keeps it going and sadly reveals his state of mind....life as it is now.
I enjoyed the guitar, solo, and vocals.....all deliver that dramatic flair! Well done!
Kristi
A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself. What a man can be, he must be. -- Abraham Maslow, American Psychologist
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