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Latest from Marty and myself. Still no Chris, but it looks like she might be back in action by May. I have a couple of songs waiting for her wink
For this one I used the AI program from Microsoft called Copilot to generate the images, and was pretty much blown away by the results! Very impressive program.


The Band:

~673:Organ, B3, Background Blues BB Ev 085
4071:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm MemphisSlowBluesPat Ev 085

Marty Straub from BabuMusic is on bass

I used EZDrummer3 for the drums and percussion, and played the lead guitar parts.

Mixed in Reaper, mastered with Ozone 10.

Music from the Soul (2024, Dave Bell)

You shouldn't write a song if you got nothing to say
You shouldn't play a guitar if you can't feel the notes that you play
Music from the soul is what matters, at the end of the day


You can't write a song from an empty heart, and make it sound true
It takes the tears and the laughter, to make a melody blue
Let the music from the soul, shine on through

Let the music flow on through you, like a river deep and wide
It carries joy and sorrow, on a soulful ride
The music will be true if you let your soul be the guide.

​Writing from your soul, will make it sound true
It takes the tears and the laughter, to make a melody blue
Let the music from the soul, shine on through
Let the music from the soul, shine on through


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Great song lyrics, arrangement and the usual excellent lead guitar work. Wonderful.


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One of Janice’s daily calendar quotes two weeks ago was “music in the soul can be heard by the universe” and we’re happy that your soul’s music is here for us. 😊

We agree wholeheartedly with your lyric and yours and Marty’s performances certainly let your souls and your joy shine through your music.

The wonderland in your video is amazing and beckoning to us.

Cool!

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MAGIC.

A wonderful write.
"...Music from the soul is what matters"

Gorgeous Guitar.
Buttery Bass.
Masterful Mix.

Pure Magic.

fj

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Dave
Your are speaking/singing some really truthful stuff here! Your guitar work is always so impressive to me! You have great tone for a blues type guitar solo that really delivers the goods! Marty's bass work is not to be overlooked here either.....always in the pocket and so solid! Dave you did a fine job singing this I know you are looking forward to Chris joining you for a project and it will be great to hear her again. You are doing just fine!
Thanks TB




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Hi Dave,

Good song and I loved that guitar work - excellent.

Best Regards
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Dave and Marty, the first thing that came to my mind was Bloomfield and Kooper.
Loved that axe!
Marty's bass is always in the pocket.
Great vocal and mix.
Blues at its absolute best.


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Hi, Dave.

What to say? Blues, screaming lead guitar, excellent vocals, nice write, solid groove with the bass and drums.

Excellent! laugh


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Originally Posted by WaoBand
Great song lyrics, arrangement and the usual excellent lead guitar work. Wonderful.

Happy you liked it, thanks!

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Dave / Marty,

You guys are a blues machine... Everything about this is great. Also love the video.

Excellent song and production.

Bob

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Dave, really nice concise blues write. The guitar is on fire. Great feel and tone. Your vocal is excellent and delivers the message well. Marty’s bass is always in the pocket. This is modern blues at it’s best, Tom

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I'm always impressed by your guitar solos with Marty on bass, I could listen to you for hours.
There's a certain magic between you two.
Your voice sounds a bit raspier than usual, but I think it fits the song well.
Mixing/production is really good!


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Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
One of Janice’s daily calendar quotes two weeks ago was “music in the soul can be heard by the universe” and we’re happy that your soul’s music is here for us. 😊

We agree wholeheartedly with your lyric and yours and Marty’s performances certainly let your souls and your joy shine through your music.

The wonderland in your video is amazing and beckoning to us.

Cool!

J&B

Happy you two liked the song, and thanks for the comment over on YouTube also! We are trying to grow our following there and every bit helps.

As far as the video goes, I’ve been wanting to experiment with AI graphics after seeing what Scott and Robert have been doing, and Marty has done some cool things with it too. Lots of fun, and quite effective IMHO.

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World weary vocals and a stinging guitar held up to the ear on fat, fat bass.
Excellent.


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Awesome song! Love the lyrics, and the world weary vocals are perfect. The guitar screams in all the right ways and places, and the bass is rock solid. Awesome song...did I say that already? Worth repeating. smile


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Originally Posted by floyd jane
MAGIC.

A wonderful write.
"...Music from the soul is what matters"

Gorgeous Guitar.
Buttery Bass.
Masterful Mix.

Pure Magic.

fj

Appreciate that, Floyd, thanks!

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Dave & Marty
Great work. Excellent song and great to hear you stretching out on that melodic solo.
Top stuff.

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The blues are still there. beautiful guitar solo
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Originally Posted by floyd jane
MAGIC.

A wonderful write.
"...Music from the soul is what matters"

Gorgeous Guitar.
Buttery Bass.
Masterful Mix.

Pure Magic.

fj

Appreciate that, Floyd!

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Great work Dave and Marty!

Love this.

It has a real Santana feel to it. Nice chops y'all!

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