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Here is a new recording called Typical Guy . I wrote it awhile back and just got around to laying

down the tracks and putting it together over this past month.

BIAB Style is _SZFLSH2.STY (BritInvaion,2ElGuit,bass (140RS))

RealTracks in style: ~1010:Bass, Electric, BritInvasion Ev 140
RealTracks in style: ~499:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm StoneZ Flash 1 Ev 140
RealTracks in style: ~505:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm StoneZ Flash 2 Ev 140
RealDrums in Song: RockClassicBritEv^3-a:Snare, Closed HiHat , b:Snare, Loose HiHat



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I stand accused of being a typical guy
If that's really how you feel, well I wish you would tell me a lie.
I wish you'd say I'm special to you
and that you feel the same way I do
and that you'd love to give our love a try.

Now, I confessed I love you in that red dress
and I told you true you look so good in blue
when you where the pink one, well I nearly come undone
and that short black leather skirt it makes me hurt

A typical guy would rather hear you tell him your sweet lies
Doesn't wear your skirt, but it still hurts
La la la la la la la la la la la

Sometimes I wish the shoe was on the other foot
While we're on the subject of those lovely feet
There a treasure of you like everything above to
and I lay my heart there every time we meet

A typical guy seeking treasure sailing on this lonely sea
lives to lay his world at your lovely feet
La la la la la la la la la la la

Well, you walk my way and this song begins to play
I want to share what I'm feeling
I've got to find the words that say
what my heart is already singing

La la la la la la la la (love you)
Doo be doo be doo be (deed I do)
There I've nearly said what's rolling round my head
Every time I've got the chance to be with you

A typical guy doesn't always say what's on his mind
Doo be doo be doo be doo be deed I do
La la la la la la la la I love you


-Patrick




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Patrick,
It takes right back to the 60s. It made me smile from the start to end. Nice work. Thanks.
SD

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Nice song. You did a great job on the vocals. Enjoyed this one a lot.


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Patrick,

Fun song! Kind of Elvis Costello/Cars/Bubblegum feel. And very catchy! The kind of tune that shot to the top of the charts when we were kids...

Good mix. What was the twirly, whistling synth in the opening?
It seems like you played that..(?)

Nice vocals. The harmonies are TIGHT! and really drive the sound of the song...Did you sing them - they sound "real"... nice! however they were done...

The Stones guitars work great for this without sounding derivative ("like a Stones song"). Because of the speed up I imagine... (giving it that EC sound)...

The ending was cool - almost transformed to The Kinks! - you covered a lot of ground in this!

I must have listened a dozen times... enjoyed it each time..

floyd

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Hi Patrick,

very fresh and uplifting.
Nice job on vocals and harmonies.
The ending was quite a surprise.
Very enjoyable listen.

Guenter

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Patrick !


What a masterful tune you´ve done !:))
IMO a guy who ca write masterpieces like this one
is anything but a typical guy - lovely, just lovely !!
I loved this !!!

Cheers
Dani

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This reminds me of the mid 60's sound, i.e.,
post Beatles but before blues rock and
psychedelia began to dominate. floyd
described it well. It did take me back to
the Kinks.

But...irrespective of the flashbacks it sounds
refreshing and showcases your fine talent
in the write, the vocals and the entire
production.

A great listen. Thanks

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Really cool song!! Clever and fun humor with the right touch of sentiment. It reminds me of what radio music sounded like when I was a kid. Very much enjoyed!! Take care. Greg

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Thanks For the listen and comment SD. Glad to get you back to the 60's for a few moments.

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Originally Posted By: c_fogle
Nice song. You did a great job on the vocals. Enjoyed this one a lot.


Charlie


Thanks Charlie. It was fun putting the vocals together. Thanks for the comment and the listen.

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Hi Patrick,

Like all those before me, I, too, ended up back in the 60s as I listened. It's a great song you've composed, arranged and mixed. I found it entertaining and uplifting and it left a smile on my face after it had finished. What more could anyone ask for!

All the best,
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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Patrick,

Fun song! Kind of Elvis Costello/Cars/Bubblegum feel. And very catchy! The kind of tune that shot to the top of the charts when we were kids...

Good mix. What was the twirly, whistling synth in the opening?
It seems like you played that..(?)

Nice vocals. The harmonies are TIGHT! and really drive the sound of the song...Did you sing them - they sound "real"... nice! however they were done...

The Stones guitars work great for this without sounding derivative ("like a Stones song"). Because of the speed up I imagine... (giving it that EC sound)...

The ending was cool - almost transformed to The Kinks! - you covered a lot of ground in this!

I must have listened a dozen times... enjoyed it each time..

floyd



Floyd, Thanks for the kind words. The intro was done on an old Korg DW-8000 synth i picked up recently. I used "patch 38". And played it in ( repeatedly until i got it right). I did sing the harmony line in on a separate track after practicing singing along with the original over a few days of commuting.

Towards the end of the tune i subbed the drum parts to push it along. I had a friend point out that Joey Kramer of Aerosmith would often drive a tune with a Cymbal pattern at certain points to give it a lift. i had to give that a go! Thanks for giving it a spin and your comments. I appreciate it.

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Originally Posted By: boehm
Hi Patrick,

very fresh and uplifting.
Nice job on vocals and harmonies.
The ending was quite a surprise.
Very enjoyable listen.

Guenter


Thanks Guenter. I am glad you enjoyed. I had the abrupt ending in mind from the beginning and was glad that BIAB was able to make it happen.

Regards,

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Patrick,

Very nice! Like has been said, a great 60's feel. Full of life, and fun! Enjoyed it.

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Hi Patrick,

A little bit too much reverb/delay on the backing vocals.
But apart from that: A GREAT PRODUCTION!
It almost sounds like The Byrds.

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I loved it - bright and bubbly, and as floyd mentioned, nods to all those fantastic songs.

The abrupt ending had me giggling. Fun listen!


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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
.... Clever and fun humor with the right touch of sentiment.... Take care. Greg


Thanks Greg. I was hoping to keep in light but still get the message across. Glad you enjoyed. -Patrick

Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud



But...irrespective of the flashbacks it sounds
refreshing and showcases your fine talent
in the write, the vocals and the entire
production.

A great listen. Thanks

J&B


Thanks for the kind words. A lot of folks, including you two, set the bar high here. i appreciate the encouragement. -Patrick



Originally Posted By: dani48
Patrick !


What a masterful tune you´ve done !:))
IMO a guy who ca write masterpieces like this one
is anything but a typical guy - lovely, just lovely !!
I loved this !!!

Cheers
Dani


Thank you Dani. I appreciate it coming from someone who writes most heartfelt songs.


Originally Posted By: Noel96

I found it entertaining and uplifting and it left a smile on my face after it had finished.

All the best,
Noel



Thanks Noel. I am very happy to hear that. Many of your tunes have a similar effect. -Patrick

Originally Posted By: Steve Young
Patrick,
Full of life, and fun! Enjoyed it.

Steve


Thanks Steve. Music to my ears. -Patrick

Originally Posted By: RnAM
Hi Patrick,

A little bit too much reverb/delay on the backing vocals.

Rob

Thanks for pointing that out. Reverb is still tricky for me. Sounds different in the headphones, car etc. I'll tweak my mix and see if i can gain a better grasp. Much appreciated, Patrick

Originally Posted By: dcuny
I loved it - bright and bubbly,

The abrupt ending had me giggling. Fun listen!


Thanks David. I am glad it had a positive effect. Regards, Patrick

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I like this. nice work.
Thanks for sharing.
Rob

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Patrick, Definitely the 60's vibe. Very melodic. At first I didn't like all the processing on the vocals, but it grew on me as the song progressed. Really nice arrangement. Nicely sung and mixed. Great job! Tom

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Originally Posted By: Rob4580
I like this. nice work.
Thanks for sharing.
Rob


thanks Rob. Heavy Sonar use for the mix btw.

Originally Posted By: tommyad
Patrick, Definitely the 60's vibe. Very melodic. At first I didn't like all the processing on the vocals, but it grew on me as the song progressed. Really nice arrangement. Nicely sung and mixed. Great job! Tom


Thanks Tom. I think a desser i added late in the mixdown might have hurt more than helped. I have a bit of work to do in that area. Thank you for comments. I appreciate it.

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