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PeterF #714446 04/25/22 08:46 AM
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Love the lyrics, and the vocals and other instruments match the vibe of those lyrics well.

Was the fingerpicked acoustic guitar the "Picked Acoustic" from Kontakt? I've used that plugin to good effect on songs.

Another suggestion. I've used BB Real Track 522 for picked acoustic guitar and it has also worked well for me. You can also easily "double track" that guitar (just generate another version on a separate track). When I get some time, I'll post a remix of a song I did a while back, using that trick in the remix.


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Originally Posted By: Mark Hayes
I listened without reading the whole description first, and was startled by the meaning in the second verse, in a good way. A fine song, thank you.


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Originally Posted By: bloc-head
I love this... beautiful soundscape.
Vocals, guitar solo, everything sounds great...
What processer are you using on the fretless Bass? I love it.



Thanks, appreciated. Nothing special on the bass, just some e.q. and compression.

Peter

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Super nylon

Great fretless bass lead - brilliant

Good vocal with interesting lyrics

Two thumbs up


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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Excellent vocal Leon. Loved the vocal processing. Gave the song a very cool vibe. The picked acoustic was a very cool add. Really well done..


Thanks Scott.

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Leon & Peter,

Pretty much Loved! everything about this.

The Picked Acoustic sounds great. Awesome sound bass(es). Cool use of the cello.

Excellent write. Strong vocals.

Nice outro guitar.

Might be my favorite from you guys.

So good.

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Originally Posted By: firesong
Peter...you and Leon did a masterful job on this...the fretless is very cool and it's instrumental was a really nice touch...the narrative of the song was captivating and stylistically perfect...your arrangement was done so well and the guitar solo at the end was really, really good (was that you?)...very nice indeed!


Thanks a lot. The guitar solo was me, I almost always do my own solos and sometimes other guitar parts as the mood takes me.

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Really great work guys!

Loved this!

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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Hi Peter and Leon,

Great intro, very effective! The fretless bass sounds cool. Nice, super tasteful, outro solo.

Clever write, and good vocal. Read the other comments about the level, for me overall it's about where it should be, just a couple of spots where it seems a little hot.

Good one, gents!


Thanks a lot Dave.
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Clever write! Musical and interesting throughout.

I didn’t think you would replace me
So quickly or so easily


Excellent line!


Thanks David.

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Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
Right from the opening guitars I loved it. Leon's vocal and lyrics are always a treat to listen to and read. Man, I love the way you used the fretless. More like Yo Yo Ma than Jaco. Sweet. Not sure if yo made some changes, but Leon's vocal sits so well in the mix. This is such a good write, and I love the harmony. Man, that bass sounds like he wrote this with you two.


Thanks Marty the fretless RT's are very nice - we could do with some more.

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Originally Posted By: Brad Williams
Like pretty much everyone here, I really liked that bass. It sits well with that finger pickin' guitar and made the song for me. I agree that sometimes the vocals sound a little loud, but overall I think you did a great job putting it together. The entire melody fits the song well and sounds good!


Thanks Brad.

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Hey Peter and Leon, I enjoyed your song very much. I used to call my sister "Magpie" so the title grabbed my attention right off. I do think the judge would consider it a crime if you wiped that smile off his face - LOL loved that line.

Josie

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Hello Peter and Leon,

Lovely song abouth that bird. First heard of it's name in Australia. We saw it had layed it's eggs on a parking place. The male Mackpie had a hard time defending them. And we were puzzled why they had their eggs there...
My sister who lives there, called them 'Messerschmitts'(German fighter in WW2), because of their behaviour. since then we can only think of Magpies like that.

But that has nothing to do with your song about that bird. You made a lovely song with very nice lyrics!
I also had that question Ray had; why call the song Magpie when the crow had the most attention? But never mind.
I enjoyed this song, the vocals and the vocal harmony.

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We’re so happy that you and Leon were able to get together!

Man, that fretless bass sounds great.

Your guitar solo was sublime and the steel sounded really good with it.

We enjoyed the doubled vocals by Leon and, as always, loved his lyric.
Your melodies and arrangements suit Leon’s lyrics perfectly. Why, y’all must’ve known each other a while, huh?!

“There’s a big hole
In the middle of my life
That once was full of you”

“There’s a new world
One without you in it
I don’t see how that can be real”

The above lines had Janice near tears. Sad but beautiful lines.

We’re looking forward to the next song already!
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Originally Posted By: dani48
Hi, Peter & Leon !


How nice a tune this is !
I liked everything about it
but most of all that wonderful
guitar picking and those nice
vocals !!!

Cheers
Dani


Thanks Dani

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Originally Posted By: BryMusic
Love the lyrics, and the vocals and other instruments match the vibe of those lyrics well.

Was the fingerpicked acoustic guitar the "Picked Acoustic" from Kontakt? I've used that plugin to good effect on songs.

Another suggestion. I've used BB Real Track 522 for picked acoustic guitar and it has also worked well for me. You can also easily "double track" that guitar (just generate another version on a separate track). When I get some time, I'll post a remix of a song I did a while back, using that trick in the remix.


It was the Kontakt guitar. Another option if I'm not too lazy is play a picked acoustic. I've played along with some RT's in the past.
Thanks for the comments.

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Originally Posted By: Birchwood
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I also had that question Ray had; why call the song Magpie when the crow had the most attention? But never mind.

Hans,
I know why the magpie is there...they like to "collect" thing - thieves basically so the story of the magpie stealing the love makes sense as does the introduction of the clever, dark, dangerous, unhappy crow. I wanted the magpie reprised in the 2nd last stanza just to, sort of, take the song & ideas full cycle buy contrasting the bragging thief with the sorrowful critter.


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HI Peter & Leon ...

So original and excellent. That fretless sure gives it a distinctive sound. As usual, Leon's vocals are spot on. And Peter's guitar work is always such a pleasure. Good on yas!

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Originally Posted By: MarioD
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Great fretless bass lead - brilliant

Good vocal with interesting lyrics

Two thumbs up


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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Leon & Peter,

Pretty much Loved! everything about this.

The Picked Acoustic sounds great. Awesome sound bass(es). Cool use of the cello.

Excellent write. Strong vocals.

Nice outro guitar.

Might be my favorite from you guys.

So good.

fj


Thanks floyd appreciate the comments an support.

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