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Riot Fest
by Gary E. Andrews - 06/21/26 10:51 PM
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Hard-Fi
by Gary E. Andrews - 06/19/26 06:43 PM
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OK, this is probably a rip-off of a Van Morrison or The Band type song. But, if you gonna steal, might as well steal from the best. Phrasing is a trifle off here and there -- but it is FAWM/RPM! MP3: http://soundclick.com/share?songid=8790679 256 kbs: http://www.jkt9000.com/html/07_OleStompingGround.mp3Kevin EDIT, 3/13: Slap Johnson adds sax -- wow! I also the edited the last verse, but I am not happy yet with how that flows. Always more to do. EDIT, 3/15: I am still not happy with that last stanza. I think it is a better "filled-out" idea now -- but it doesn't sing as well. *********************************** Ole Stomping Ground(c) Emmrich 2010With the radio playing and the saxophones wailing it was 1974 down at the beach with the friends all around we were always looking for something more I don't know how many of us found it I guess I never took a poll I gotta say we got what we got and it was better than nothing at all (chorus) I'm going back down to that ole stomping ground I wonder who'll be around probably no one I'll remember and not a soul will know me but I'm going back down to that ole stomping ground I thought it would be so good going by the old neighborhood and say goodbye one more time everything looks kinda different, the old replaced by the new I guess I don't really mind, cause I've done a bit of changing, too everything looks kinda different,
not much the same
in a funny kind of way
I don't even mind(chorus again) Kevin: vocals, acoustic guitar Bethan Mathis: vocals Slap Johnson: Sax! BIAB: drums, bass, acoustic guitar, pedal steel, piano, fiddle ***********************
Last edited by Kevin Emmrich; 03/15/10 10:32 AM.
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Hi Kevin
Well maybe it does have that Band flavor -- but that's okay --- it's not like that's all you do... I enjoyed it == like the fiddle addition -- I guess that I could hear a blue grass band take it up tempo even more but the way you have it works fine. : ) good work~ jm
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Joice: Thanks for stopping by. I did consider a little faster tempo -- but this was just the speed I "naturally" sang it at -- so I went with it. Thanks for the visit -- I must be posting too many from FAWM/RPM, I think folks are tired of my singing (ha, ha).
Kevin
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Like it! The acoustic guitar was particularly sweet! And the fiddles finished it off just perfectly. Nice work!
Alan
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Kevin....I love Van Morrison....so this is a hit for me....man I really love the music and the lyrics....your singing is good, don't knock that....keep it down low....that's your "spot"....you keep turning them out....I really never get tired of clickin" on your songs....they are always a good listen.....have a good day....Bob
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Hello again -- updated with Bethan from RPM adding a little bit of vocals here and there.
Al: Thanks for stopping by. I've listened to your new song tonight, but I haven't commented yet. Glad you enjoyed it.
Bob: Yea, Van is one of my favorites. Thanks for the visit and, hey, that new one is yours too!! I'll get to it
Kevin
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Nice, Kevin. I hear both of the influences you mentioned. Seems more like something Van the Man would do - maybe with Rick Danko singing harmony.  Has a nice feel to it - music supports the nostalgic feel of the lyric. Only one nit - the rhyme of all and poll seemed a little too much of a stretch to me.... Scott
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I like this Kevin. I really like the way you phrased it. Very nice.
Charles
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Hi Kevin,
Nice feel to this one. I think the music sounds like a really good match for the lyrics. These visits to our past seem to be making the rounds on the boards. Only nit I have is with the last verse (or bridge?)
"everything looks kinda different,
not much the same
in a funny kind of way
I don't even mind"
The first 2 lines state what one would pretty much expect. Line 3 is kind of a throw away and line 4 begs the question, Why? or Why not? Just some thoughts.
Ricki
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Scott: I was wondering if I would sneak that poll/all past everybody (ha, ha). This is my kind of music, I wish it was still popular! Thanks for the visit.
Charles: thanks for stopping by and giving it a listen.
Ricki: I sort of felt the same about that stanza. little "too much" throwaway (even for me!). Thanks for the visit and comments.
I'm waiting on Slap Johnson to put a sax solo on this. We'll see what happens.
Kevin
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You been on a roll my friend, this is a really neat song,
I love the vocals ... beautiful production as always ...
never heard a bad one from ya yet, this is no exception ...
I like this song ... great job, great write .. Holy Cow
love the guitar riff ... beautiful work ... the fiddle sound incredible also. What a great writer ... wow
Dan
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Slap Johnson was kind enough to add a sax part to Ole Stomping ground! He's is a pretty soulful and talented player. very nice addition. I wish my singing could so his playing justice!
I also modified the last verse, but I am not happy with the flow of the words yet. More work to do on that.
Kevin
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I like this tune, has that 1970s feel to it.
I agree with you on the last part of the tune the flow seems to get interupted, if you see you can fix it.Good tune
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I always liked your voice, Kevin, thought you sounded great! This is a nice song about nostalgia, I like how it's done. Loved all the individual instruments getting their time in. The sax was fabulous!
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Man, that sax is perfect! Very cool addition!
Scott
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Kevin....really does have that "Van" feel....the sax is wonderful.....your vocal is very good on this....this is really a touching song for me....really like the acoustic guitar part too....Bob
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Love the instruments, overall sound and lyrics. Well done...
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Love the sax added Kevin : ) Nice !
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Dan: You missed the sax guy!!! Thanks for the visit and the kind comments.
Paul: I've reworked the end again, but still needs some more work. Thanks for stopping by.
Polly: Hey, thanks for coming by and listening. The sax was a pleasant surprise!
Scott: yea, I love that sax part. Makes my stuff sound weak in comparison.
I'll come back tomorrow for the others.
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Kevin, I agree with Joice, more "Band" than "Morrison" IMO.
I'd like to hear more "chop" in the rhythm instruments, they're all pretty smooth and legato. Yes, love the sax. I really like the three chord move in the chorus. Maybe some more reverb on the bg vocal, or make it sound "further away" not by reducing volume but by trimming some of the "air" off it, like a high shelf from about 8k on up.
My trick...well, it's not mine LOL...is to put a low shelf on about 150 down on every instrument except the bass and kick drum. That gives them definition without turning them up, and nothing else really needs it.
Anyway, it's one of my favorite sub-genres. The Band, Morrison, all the guys who were "Dylan goes to New Orleans." Good stuff.
Mike
You've got to know your limitations. I don't know what your limitations are. I found out what mine were when I was twelve. I found out that there weren't too many limitations, if I did it my way. -Johnny Cash It's only music. -niteshift Mike Dunbar Music
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Hi Kevin I am a sucker for a sax and knew right away that I would love this. Van the man would be proud to have written or performed this. This is right up my boulevard. Loved it....no nits except I wished I could have sung it.
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Hey just had a thought "sucker for a sax"..... song title?
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Bob: Thanks for the visit and the kind words! I hope all is well.
Stacey: Welcome to the JPF, I haven't seen you around. Thanks for taking to the time to stop by and giving it a listen.
Joice: Thanks for coming back for another spin!
Mike D: Dang, I was hoping you were going to review "Waiting on A Ring" (ha ha). I'll try that low shelf thing, as well as some of the suggestions on the BG vocals. I need to learn more about that type stuff. Thanks for the visit.
Big Jim: Thanks for the visit. I actually thought about you on this tune -- especially after that sax solo! Hmmmmm.....
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Howdy Kevin, Still living in the little town I grew up in, I'm
constantly going thru many of the memories/emotions this tune puts right out there so nicely...Thanks for Sharing...........Gus
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thats really beautiful, from the lyrics to the sax to the vocals.
love the pedal steel as well real sucker for it!
great job
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thats really beautiful, from the lyrics to the sax to the vocals.
love the pedal steel as well real sucker for it!
great job
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Hi kevin, man this is really good, I enjoyed it all the way through...and i'm a sucker for fiddles....and loved your singing too...glyn
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Hi Kevin,
Very well done. I can also hear this one done in the new country style. There are a lot of country nostalgia sings out right now about going back to our roots, and room for more. I like the laid back feel.
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Here's a better tune about going home: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlXpUhAWRWs (by Miranda Lambert, written by tom douglas and allen shamblin). Gus: Thanks for giving this one a visit. I hope all is well! Dave: Thanks for the double dose of kind words!! Glyn: The fiddle had the 2nd lead slot until the sax guy came along. I'm sure that midi-fiddle guy didn't mind (ha, ha). Thanks for stopping by! John: Thanks for giving it a spin. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Gus II: Hello again! Kevin
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There is no rip off here. It is a terrific song. It has a great flavor and texture. Nice pace - just right and not rushed. Nice backup vocals that add to it. Nice guitar work. Clear, sweet recording. No mud. Nice, nice one.
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My favorite lyric ... done a bit of changing too ... it just catches me.
Tom
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Tom: Thanks for the visit and the kind words. How's Justice's new CD going?
I may leave that lyric as is -- just need to practice singing it a little more.
Kevin
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