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Well I came up with this one fairly quickly for me. It may need some adjustments, depending on your comments which are always gratefully received. Vic RealTracks in song: 1418:Bass, Electric, SouthernRock Ev16 085 RealTracks in song: 3186:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm RealTracks in song: 3141:Fiddle, 5-string, Background RealTracks in song: 3521:Guitar, Electric, Soloist RealDrums in Song: NashvilleEven8^ RealTracks in song: 1947:Mandolin, Rhythm PopModernGrooveAndy RealTracks in song: 2534:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, HeldChords https://on.soundcloud.com/SjANRDGNBXbynZgc9If It Wasn't Love © 2024 Vic Arnold Ch. If it wasn't love that brought you to this place, was it just to see how far I'd fallen? And that smile, was it for my lack of grace? But I swear I hear an angel calling V1 I used to be a wandering soul Spent too much time in that macho role You were my queen, so I supposed but when your eyes opened your heart slammed closed Ch. V2 I live alone now as you can see I shop for stuff I've seen on the TV This simple room is home sweet home and I no longer have that urge to roam Br. Was I all that you expected or no better than the rest Was I just a flight of fancy which you then put to the test? Inst. Ch.
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Vic,
That link seems to be broken. I'll check back later.
Bob
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Thanks Bob.
I think I fixed it.
I had trouble with Soundcloud today.
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Vic,
You are putting out some killer music these days... This is a beautiful song.
I think I said your last song was my new favorite from you, but this one just replaced it.
Bob
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I always enjoy the pleasent flow of your songs, Vic. You createded a catchy song from a great idea. And I always enjoy your delivery. The arrangement on this is particuarly good. I like how you end with the guitar, too.
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Hi Bob. I hope that means I'm getting better at it.  Vic
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Nice one, Vic. Love that instrumental opening, and it just kept getting better from there. World weary but self aware and not broken. That's a cool balance. Nice arrangement and instrument choices throughout, especially the electric guitar. Sometimes the best stuff just flows out, y'know?
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Nice one, Vic. It has a flowing Americana folky kinda country feel. Perfect fit for those well-penned lyrics.
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Really, really good song here. I love the instrumentation and the mix. The authentic, earthy vocals, too. Well done!
Some favourite Waoist Adages:
#1: Play on the Way.
#13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you.
#58: Bring consciousness to it.
#63: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made.
#92: Be Love Now, the rest will come on its own.
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Hi Vic,
What a perfect example of America at its best. Great story and excellent portrayal thereof. This is also one of your best vocals.
If I may, one small suggestion for your consideration:
In the first line of the first verse, this came to mind: "I once was a wandering soul".
Keep or sweep as you choose.
Great song - great delivery!
Alan
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I totally hear Johnny Cash. Love that angel calling line...that was the hook for me. Nice outro too.
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Hi Marty. I was sat there twiddling my thumbs one day when the words, "If it wasn't love, what was it," came into my head. Then all I had to do was fill in the gaps.  Thank you again for your appreciation. Vic
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Cheers DC.
Glad you liked it.
Usually though, my flow is a little sluggish but I manage to wade through it.
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I really liked it. The whole thing sounded great from the intro to the end. I also commented and followed you over on Soundcloud.
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Vic, Wow. You are putting out some killer music these days... This is a beautiful song.
I think I said your last song was my new favorite from you, but this one just replaced it. I agree with Bob 100% This is Good. Killer. Had to listen again as soon as it was done. fj Had to come back - forgot to say how much I liked your BAND and your Vocals!
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Thanks Ghostgum.
I thought Americana might cover it.
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Cheers WaoBand.
Appreciated.
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This is smooth and lovely though I do have a small nit: the last note of the lead lick in the intro complicates your 1st sung note.
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Thank you Al. I thought about your line but feel that "I used to be" better defines all his past than "I once was", which to me implies just one time in his past life. Also it has an extra sibilance trap in it for me.  Vic
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Hi BYOBand.
It's good to hear you liked that "angel" line as I was unsure of it at first.
Thank you.
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