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Lot Long
by Gary E. Andrews - 11/10/26 11:20 AM
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that really is awesome for a phone recording. I never thought of using my phone for that.
I second what Janice said. Loved the nurse/hearse rhyme. Like he's drinking himself to an early grave.
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Jean Thanks
I need to record a better version of this tune, but yes for a phone recording this works pretty good for giving folks a listen, plus I have rewritten it since this recording.
Thanks for the recognition of the barstool hearse line, I wondered when writing that line if it might be a stretch, but figured hell Im making up new dances I'll just let it go and see...... Just tongue in cheek ya know
Paul Gaines AKA Shooter
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No, I got it right away. I love that kind of thing. Lines that make you think. Cool.
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I was just listening to this again, sure would like some help from someone putting a mix on it, and maybe tighten up the lyrics.
Anyony interested, I would really appreciate some input
Paul Gaines AKA Shooter
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Hi Paul:
This is a great song and you sing and play wonderfully...
recorded this with a camera phone... that's quite amazing..
what next... dont tell me you used a toy guitar cause I aint having that lol.
I had a listen to 'Church House' as well. another great song...
You have a greta voice Paul...
Do you ever do collabs... Just in case I ever write something that I think would suit your style...
thanks for posting this song...
God Bless Roy
'You Have To Kiss A Lot Of Frogs To Find A Prince'
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Howdy Roy
Im open to cowriting yes. I think this tune needs a little tightening up, but it may just be me.
Glad you enjoyed your listen thanks for your time and input
Paul Gaines AKA Shooter
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Paul.....great tune and fantastic hook. Very commercial IMO.
Janet
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Thanks Paul... I will PM you when I have something that I think is special for you to read... and who knows...
God Bless Roy
'You Have To Kiss A Lot Of Frogs To Find A Prince'
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paul, enjoyed the listen, keep writing and havin' fun doin' it, it comes through in the music...be well...moker
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So authentic! Fabulous song! C'mon guys help! Great song. Wish I had the skills, but I don't.
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I like it - it really moves forward. Nice fun song.
Tom
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Thanks everyone fortaking the time to listen and comment.
What Id really like is to talk to someone that knows how to produce a mix, I have some ideas about what I want but would like input from someone more advanced with mixing.
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Paul,
I love this song and agree it deserves more than cell phone treatment, though that sounds good. There is another set of forums below the mp3/lyric set where you might get quicker answers on production. Wish I could help.
have fun,
john
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Thanks John Reckon if I explored a little more I would knows this stuff....  I'll post it there also. Paul Gaines AKA Shooter
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Hey Paul:
Still diggin' this. Not sure what level of assistance you need. You set up to record anything yet?
Scott
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Howdy Scott
All I have to record with is my cel phone still, I have to get a sound card and I havent been able to do that yet, Im just wanting to get more than a guitar vocal on this tune.
I have been looking local and have some friends willing to play on it I may go that way.
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Hi Paul
YOu might check out a local college campus -- if they have a fully equipped music department -- they may have recording booths for users and perhaps you could schedule a session on off hours..... especially if they use macs..... they all come with garage band standard gear.
good song - hope that you get a recording set up soon.
jm
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Joice Thanks for you suggestion, I appreciate all the help I can get. I really just want to hear this tune on a different level. Money is the big issue, being able to go in the studio, is a hard sell to my wife..... Paul Gaines AKA Shooter
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What a gorgeous groove! I really enjoyed this song.  Donna
Honour the Earth. Without it, we'd be nowhere.
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Donna
Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment, I really appreciate it.
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Gosh Paul, listening again. I love this song. I love all the song you write but this one for me is just incredible
dan
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Dan
Thanks I appreciate your comment and am happy you like the tune.
Im trying to get opinions, thumbs up or thumbs down before I invest money in this tune in the studio.
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I think the lyrics here are way more exciting then the music although I did like the bridge but I think the music so far written takes away from the possible power of the song
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Aaron
Thanks for listening and commenting. I have some ideas to make the music drive a bit more when I get in the studio.
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yeah sorry I didnt read all the comments when I put that up but I saw that your looking for producer that might help spice things up a bit but you really are really good at the writing part
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Thanks for your suggestion again Aaron
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Had to stop back,
gosh I love this song Paul !!
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This is well worth demoing properly. It is the kind of song that can be performed either solo with simple guitar/voc or as a full blown band song with all the production. It has lots of humour, clever lyrics and a catchy chorus all the hallmarks of a winner. Whether it makes anything is another story....all depends on your luck and determination. I wish you the best.
From a demoing POV I would like to hear a rock meets country live feel version with lots of guitar and keyboards. I would also do an acoustic guitar/voc version as a companion and comparison. It would be easy to do in a studio by just recording the guitar voc and then adding everything else for the other version. What we call two for the price of one.
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As I mentioned in the shout box the other day, I'd like t hear it with a "ZZ TOP" kind of feel. It needs that smokin' Texas groove to it, though the guitar doesn't need to be as heavy as Rev. Billy's. I think it would be good to hear an electric on fills - or an overdriven slide (Derek Trucks, David Lindley, Sonny Landreth vibe).
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If you have a lyric/chord sheet put together, send it to me and I'll see what I can do. Do you have some way to record the vocal part if I send a backing track back to you?
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Sorry for the delayed response to your posts Folks, I have been way distracted with an Illness in the family and trying to keep up with school.
Jim thanks for the words of encouragement. I agree, this tune is open for rock/country arrangement. I am going to keep it simple guitar keys and maybe steel bluegrass style harmonies. Thats what I hear now anyway....
Tom the ZZ Top driving bass is what I hear, however I will leave that to my bass player if he rolls out something that adds to the drive I will bow to it. Right now when I play it live we use a real simple driving bass....
Kevin I really appreciate your offer, I will chart it out and fire it out to you, thanks a million....
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Hi Paul , I really enjoyed the listening . Can`t wait to hear it with a full band kicking in .
Keep up the good work .
All the best
Jan
"You have to react to what's around you in the moment, whatever the music is.
Just think of it as some place you have to enter and you need to find the key."
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Hi Paul,
Very well done. I agree with the Majority. This one deserves a full band demo and a push, and yeah southern rock with a lot of slide blues guitar would make this one scream.
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