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by bennash - 06/07/26 09:34 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf17IJE0rIAI finally wrote a Christmas Song and video called "CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK. I was brought up Jewish but always loved Christmas Time...Hope you Enjoy! Barry bdbutler@centurylink.net
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Hey Barry,
Nice shuffle... cool sentiment... it says it how it is.
I have the same feeling about London at Xmas. Magic !
I think the solo is a bit long, the song itself displays well, and I think the break is un-warranted.
Production wise ? Not so good to have the "chunka" sound representing your song.
Just a voice/piano would better represent itself.
cheers, niteshift
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What's a chunka sound...lol
I can only make these little stinky demos..so I'm doing the best I can...I might have a hook up with the NYC Chamber of Commerce for Next Christmas.....Real Singer and Studio recording possible...
Barry
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Hey Barry,
A chunka sound ? One that sounds like you're playing the Holiday Inn in 1985.
Doing the best you can ? No you're not. You're just falling back on old gear and lazy repitition.
There's a million sound samples oout there which you can use, and most of thema are free. All it takes is a bit of effort to update your sound from a stinky demo, to something which is sonically pleasing to the ear.
Arrangement would also help in evolving the song. You don't need an expensive studio, just imagination.
cheers, niteshift
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I'm recording on a Boss 8 track and have no access to samples.
Just writing songs.....
Barry
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So, this song feels like Christmas. I could imagine someone singing it in one of the Christmas special shows that come on between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Complete with a dance number and everything. The song FEELS like Christmas. I think that the instrumental could probably be a little shorter. Overall great job!
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Hey pretty good singing on this one -- and the song has a lot of appeal. The "chunka" sound is that rhythm piano (and maybe guitar) just doing that steady plunking.
The solo doesn't add too much -- need a better instrument. Again, Good singing!!
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Love the slideshow! And the music isn't all that bad...the "sax" sounds digital, so if I were you, I'd move the melody in the saxophone around more, that's what a soloing sax player would do, anyway...
Good job, and good luck with the New York crowd.
Come see CowboySlim when he's in your town, and support your LOCAL songwriter!
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