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Killer #342553 03/30/16 11:36 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 326 Will Rockwell OP Journeyman
OP Will Rockwell Journeyman Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 326	This song is called "Killer", it was written in 1979 for a girl named Tina Sorrento, who never knew about it. It was always an ambitious production on the order of BeeGees/Queen, so I didn't even try to record it till now. Most instruments are BB, overdubs include vocorder, percussion, synth, lead guitars and one rhythm guitar. There are actually two drum tracks used throughout (like the Allman Brothers), they are panned left/center and right/center. This was a real challenge for my ability to build backing vocals, I'm pleased with the result. https://soundcloud.com/willrockwell/killer **** Song Summary ********* Title: Untitled Song File:Killer3.SGU Key=C , Tempo 126, Length (m:s)=3:25 8 bar intro, 97 bar chorus, from bar 9 to bar 105. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Style is _EXPLODE.STY (Explosion British Pop) RealTracks in song: 2609:Bass, Electric, ClassicFunkRootFiveAlex Ev 130 RealTracks in song: 2264:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm 80sBubblegumPop Ev 140 RealTracks in song: 1000:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockLAFuzzyHeld Ev 120 RealTracks in song: ~1435:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm JazzFunkGroovinChords Ev16 110 RealTracks in song: 2619:Organ, Rhythm Funk Ev 100 RealTracks in song: 1850:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopShiningGrittyMuted Ev 120 RealDrums in Song: ModernDancePop^01-a:Bass, HiHat , b:Claps, Bass ***************** KILLER DmG DmGEm FAmC Killer, she's a lady, FDmAm She's a woman who knows the way. FAmC Killer, she's a lady, FDmC She's a woman who knows the way. AmF Look at her move, she's a study in motion. DmAm (2) Ooooh yeh, ooooh yeh AmF Knocking them dead when she gets the notion. DmAm (2) Ooooh yeh, ooooh yeh AmF Easy to hold and quick to lose AmFC She didn't choose it, she was made that way. AmF Easy to hold and quick to lose CDm She's always in the news and she knows it CBb F She's got all she needs and she shows it. C She's the queen of the angels DmC and she flies like the wind. AmFDm The grapevine knows all the places she's been. C If she's looking for trouble DmC on a night on the town, AmFG the bad girls run when she comes around. AmFG (2) the bad girls run Em FAmC Killer, she's a lady, FDmAm she's a woman who knows the way. FAmC Killer, she's a lady, FDmC she's a woman who knows the way. AmF Looking so cute, makes you Just want to hold her. DmAm (2) Ooooh yeh, ooooh yeh. AmF You wouldn't believe how many have told her. DmAm (2) Ooooh yeh, ooooh yeh. AmF Easy to smile, but short on fuse, AmFC she didn't choose it, she was made that way. AmF Easy to smile, but short on fuse, CDm She's always in the news and she knows it. CBb F She's got all she needs and she shows it. C She's the queen of the angels DmC and she flies like the wind. AmFDm The grapevine knows all the places she's been. C If she's looking for trouble DmC on a night on the town, AmFG (2) the bad girls_run when she comes around. AmFG (2) the bad girls_run CBb DmAm She's the queen of the angels, ooh yeh CBb DmAm She's the queen of the angels, ooh yeh CBb DmAm She's the queen of the angels, ooh yeh DmAm DmAm(4) Ooh yeh, ooh yeh ProTools 12, Faderport 8, Melodyne, JBL monitors, Novation UltraNova, Yamaha MX49, Stratocaster, Telecaster, Rickenbacker 12, Ovation 12, Vox VT20X amp

Re: Killer Will Rockwell #342690 03/31/16 10:06 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 16,136 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 16,136 GA USA	Great capture of the groove from that era. The cool production showcases the vocals and the great use of RT's and the dubs. I never cease to be amazed at the power of BiaB when artistically used. I suspect this production took a lot of both time and thought. We enjoyed it. J&B Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos

Re: Killer Will Rockwell #342691 03/31/16 10:08 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 Veteran
Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	Great retro sound Will. Rob https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: Killer Will Rockwell #342709 03/31/16 12:00 PM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 326 Will Rockwell OP Journeyman
OP Will Rockwell Journeyman Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 326	Thanks for the kind words. I especially like the BB guitar 1435, Rhythm JazzFunkGroovinChords. It brings the disco feel, and I couldn't have played it myself. After listening to the mix in the car, I redid it with less bottom on the bass guitar. ProTools 12, Faderport 8, Melodyne, JBL monitors, Novation UltraNova, Yamaha MX49, Stratocaster, Telecaster, Rickenbacker 12, Ovation 12, Vox VT20X amp

Re: Killer Janice & Bud #342710 03/31/16 12:11 PM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 326 Will Rockwell OP Journeyman
OP Will Rockwell Journeyman Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 326	Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud Great capture of the groove from that era. The cool production showcases the vocals and the great use of RT's and the dubs. I never cease to be amazed at the power of BiaB when artistically used. I suspect this production took a lot of both time and thought. We enjoyed it. J&B You are right, this song took a long time. I've been spending more time on each arrangement lately, and find the involvement rewarding. I never had much confidence in my voice or musicianship, and am pleased to hear the result when I work harder at it. ProTools 12, Faderport 8, Melodyne, JBL monitors, Novation UltraNova, Yamaha MX49, Stratocaster, Telecaster, Rickenbacker 12, Ovation 12, Vox VT20X amp

Re: Killer Will Rockwell #342857 04/01/16 10:55 AM User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 1,679 Cremona-Italy Sergio Guarneri Expert
Sergio Guarneri Expert Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 1,679 Cremona-Italy	I like a lot this song. Maybe is for I was young in these years and this is the sound I like best and that has remained in my mind. I don't like a lot music after '90s. Is better listen to the music on the forum. Sergio Sergio

Re: Killer Will Rockwell #342878 04/01/16 12:59 PM User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 1,143 Philippines Trygve Larsen Expert
Trygve Larsen Expert Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 1,143 Philippines	Brings me right back to the good old days Will ! Really a great song, sound and arrangement... Really a "Killer" Forever Grateful, BUT, sometimes pissed of. Trygve "Leo" Larsen BiaB 2020, Windows 8.1, Intel Core i5 CPU, 270GHz, 32 Gb RAM My OLD tracks on Soundcloud; https://soundcloud.com/trygve-larsen My NEW is unpublished The Universe = Uni-verse ie one song.

Re: Killer Trygve Larsen #343541 04/05/16 12:35 PM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 326 Will Rockwell OP Journeyman
OP Will Rockwell Journeyman Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 326	Originally Posted By: Trygve Larsen Brings me right back to the good old days Will ! Really a great song, sound and arrangement... Really a "Killer" thanks for the kind words Trygve, means a lot ProTools 12, Faderport 8, Melodyne, JBL monitors, Novation UltraNova, Yamaha MX49, Stratocaster, Telecaster, Rickenbacker 12, Ovation 12, Vox VT20X amp

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