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https://soundcloud.com/jim-gear/manana?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing&si=3cb7c0eaf3fd41659021cf9b5d3f88baMañana is the first song I recorded using BIAB. I was sick last year and unable to write or record anything for over 8 months so when I started getting better I decided I wanted a fresh start with everything. I reformatted my computer to windows 10, installed a new DAW, (Reaper) and added BIAB to my studio collection. My entire work flow was alien and new to me. The origin of the song came from the tv show "Treme". One of the characters was explaining how things worked in New Orleans and said; "around here, mañana doesn't mean tomorrow, it just means not today". I loved the line and wrote this song around that idea. I lost the majority of my singing range to throat treatments I had recently received and wrote the vocal parts with my lack of range in mind. It's not a great song or recording but it got me back in to the studio and for that I am forever grateful. The arrangement is all BIAB except for my vocals. I mixed and produced in Reaper. I did the song in January and have since been able to finish another six songs. My voice is back to about 60% of what it used to be and getting stronger all the time. Thanks for checking it out and I hope you enjoy it. Mañanaword and music by Jim Gear Look at you With no shirt and no shoes Working on a nut brown tan Your lizard like skin Hides a devil within The consumate American ex-patriot man Mañana doesn't mean tomorrow Mañana means just not today If gotta bottle your sorrows Take all your tomorrows Mañana, Mañana away Look at her With her diamonds and fur Trying so hard to fit in A Renaissance girl All alone in the world Thinking 'bout the people And the places she's been Mañana doesn't mean tomorrow Mañana means just not today If gotta bottle your sorrows Take all your tomorrows Mañana, Mañana away Look at them Together again At the end of the bar Drinking cold gin They're gettin high again Kinda make you wonder How they made it this far Mañana doesn't mean tomorrow Mañana means just not today If gotta bottle your sorrows Take all your tomorrows Mañana, Mañana away Mañana doesn't mean tomorrow Mañana means just not today If gotta bottle your sorrows Take all your tomorrows Mañana, Mañana away If you can't face your tomorrows Replace all your sorrows Mañana, Mañana away ****** Song Summary ************* Title: Mañana File:Manana.SGU Key=C , Tempo 110, Length (m:s)=2:04 No intro. 53 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 53. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Style is _NOVEL.STY (Novel Singer-Songwriter) RealTracks in style: ~683:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 1264:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopShiningA-B Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 2933:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking SongwriterFolkSlapQuinn Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 2670:Pedal Steel, Background HippieTrainEddy Ev 110 RealTracks in song: ~522:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 2855:Harmonica, Background CountrySwingJellyRoll Sw 120 RealDrums in Song:CountryTrain: a: Brushes Soft b: Brushes Hard *******************
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Lovely instrumentation in this song. Great vocals and harmonies.
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First thought was Jimmy Buffet.... And this isn't too far from that mark. Nice song.
I feel you on the throat.... I had surgery that threw my singing and speaking voice for loop. I think I'm finally getting past it. That tube they put down your throat to keep you alive..... anyway,,,,,, yeah, I like the song...
Use left formatting.... it's easier to read than that centered stuff.
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mañana doesn't mean tomorrow, it just means not today" I LOVE that, Jim. I'm with ya on the alien workflow. I've been reording since the 70s, but it wasn't until 2020 when I got a DAW and went the same route as you. The folks on THIS FORUM was definitely the biggest help in improving. This song is so good. I love the Buffett feel and the vocal. Excellent lyrics. Keep 'em coming, Jim, and stay healthy.
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Firstly, glad you are improving.
"Mañana doesn't mean tomorrow
Mañana means just not today
If gotta bottle your sorrows
Take all your tomorrows
Mañana, Mañana away"
Loving the write, the sparse backing, the open mix and the soulful vocal.
All well done!
J&B
PS We've watched Treme three times. What a great series.
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WaoBand,
Thanks for the listen. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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Guitarhacker,
Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate the comments.
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BabuMusic,
Thanks for listening and the positive comments. The tune was a lot of fun to put together.
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Janice & Bud,
Thanks for stopping by and having a listen. I’m glad you enjoy the song. It’s always cool to discover new inspirational song ideas in strange places.
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It all sounds good and melodic to me, Jim.
I can imagine the late Vern Gosdin singing this one.
Nice.
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Vic,
Thanks for having a listen and I appreciate your comments. High praise indeed.
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My neighbor had a Spanish gardener, and every other response to her requests was Mañana. The other half was “not today, lady”  I like your song and its message. Enjoyed the listen a lot!
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Hey, great idea for a song! I liked the way you put it together. Welcome back to the studio - there's a lot of fun ahead!
Brad
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Jim - lovely voice and excellent song, very nice mix/production and balance all round!
You did a great job, very well done!!
Cheers from the UK,
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This isn't really my style of music so I don't feel apt to comment other than to say that I'm commenting anyway because I like it, the lyrics really flow and I especially admire your voice.
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Brad, thanks for having a listen. I appreciate your nice comments.
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Carl, thank you! I had fun putting it together.
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Thanks for having a listen. It’s really not my usual style either, (I normally an R&B/Funk writer) but this was all I could get out of my voice at the time. I had to work with the tools I had. Thanks again.
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Jim, super song! Dunno how I missed it the first time around but glad it's back in circulation. Sorry for your health issues, glad you've gotten back to being able to record these terrific vocals. I get the Jimmy Buffet reference, but having lived in The Big Easy ("The Town that Care Forgot") this is absolutely a truly New Orleans sentiment. Nice job on the backing tracks and mix. Everything sounds GREAT!
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DC Ron,
Thanks for the kind comment. I fell in love with the phrase the first time I heard and it got me back in the studio so I will always be thankful for that.
Thanks for stopping by and having a listen.
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