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Here's a fun little track that I threw together shortly after I got BIAB 2019. It's just a bit of a lark, and the vocals are a bit unsteady in parts. It's a bit of a play on the theme of the Jim Croce song "Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown." I hope you enjoy it. BIAB Song Info Key=C , Tempo 100, Length (m:s)=3:57 Style is CLASSY.STY (Classy Easy Swing w/ Strings) Style MIDI Instruments are : Acoustic String Bass (33), Acoustic Piano (1), Nylon String Guitar (25), Strings (49) Don't Mess Around With Bruno **Edit** Fixed broken link - Thanks rayc! Apologies to those who tried before. Lyrics Don't mess around with Bruno the hand He'll rub you out as soon as shake your hand He dresses well, better than your friends He'll take your life, just like that (snap) He knows just how to do it, he plays the game Don't bother Bruno, please believe me He's a man of style and grace He'll wipe that smile off your face Don’t touch his suit, or you'll regret it He's gonna do, what he wants to do. Don't mess with Bruno or his suit No, indeed, No indeed Don’t mess around …
Last edited by EdZ314; 03/01/20 04:53 PM.
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The error message out Soundcloud says This Track Not Found.
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Thanks rayc - fixed!
Last edited by EdZ314; 03/01/20 04:53 PM.
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Hi Ed ...
I love these laid back, just take it easy songs. I also write novels and most of them are easy and laid back, with a few exceptions.
I like your take on the Jim Croce theme. He was one of my favorite singers and composers of his era ... to bad he died so young in an airplane crash. I still have his vinyl with all those great songs on it. I really enjoyed my listen. The abrupt ending was a surprise, but as you said, it was a lark.
Best to you ...
Alan
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Cool vocal and backtrack. Has an old school jazzy feel to it. Well done
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Ed,
Kinda Leroy meets Mack The Knife...
Cool BAND. A really nice vocal. Good mix.
A good listen.
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Ed,
Kinda Leroy meets Mack The Knife...
Cool BAND. A really nice vocal. Good mix.
A good listen.
fj Yes, I hear the Mack the Knife groove too. Vocal sounded fine to me. Good stuff!
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I like the delivery and laid-back genre feel.
However, it's not what I would expect with the topic being a "tough guy".
For some reason, I think it would work better with this music if the main character was a woman....maybe "Brenda".
Just a suggestion to take or toss as you see fit.
Thanks for sharing.
James
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Really well done - I liked the old school jazz vibes on it, and thought it was nicely catchy too. I really liked the groove. Thanks for sharing 
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Gotta 50's/early 60's B&W film vibe to it.
And, yeah, the Mack The Knife feel is there, indeed.
A cool little ditty!
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Ed,
Unfamiliar with the song of inspiration I enjoyed your vocal and the jazzy feel.
I think that cliff drop ending gets attention for your "don`t mess around" last line-maybe that`s the intention?
Robert
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Well done, Ed. Wonderful feel to this song.
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Dear 'EdZ314'... Well, now, anyone who posts a song on the forum that features a photo of my hometown's skyline has just GOTTA have a 'dope' track to listen to  !!! Been a while since I listened to an all-MIDI composition on the forum, and it sounds great in a nostalgic way. Heck, that's what all of us songwriters over fifty years-old started out with, right? Don't Mess Around With Bruno swings high, and swings low with a finger-snapping beat and a stalking bassline accompanied by a steely, tense string section that could be sound the of Bruno's edgy personality  . Your vocal performance is easy, relaxed, and tells Bruno's story with enough swing feel to cause him to 'make you an offer you can't refuse' to sing your song at his birthday party held at the Blackstone Hotel on Wabash and...??? Thanks, 'EdZ314' for 'all that jazz'!!! Truly, LOREN (a.k.a. 'bluage')
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As I was critiquing this song the doorbell rang. I opened it and a dude that was dressed like he came straight out of a Dick Tracy cartoon strip said "Hi I'm Bruno, EdZ314 sent me"! OK OK I like your song!  Seriously this is really good. I like the laid back jazz groove combined with the bad gangster theme. The vocal, backing tracks, and mix were spot on. I really liked this!
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Ed Z....
I like this one.
Performance and vocals are well done although I could say the backing tracks could come up a bit that's just a subjective thought.
It has that 50's crooner vibe that very appealing and easy to listen to.
Keep up the good work.
Back to it....
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Fun tune!! Well arranged and performed/produced! I was always a Croce fan! Enjoyed!! Take care. Greg
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Liked the song, production and vox. I thought the lyrics were a little bland considering the subject matter. I was waiting for a clever payoff that never happened.
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Thanks to everyone who has listened (and may listen yet) and double thanks to all who replied. The comments have been great - insightful, informative and fun. Stay safe out there!
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