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Post by vikingblues on Sept 29, 2014 19:47:19 GMT
Hey up - those are fine competition entries Leo and Alex.   Leo - makes a change to hear a recording with no vocal and there's some great resonances going on there. I do like playing open G and can appreciate the skills you've used to weave the chords and runs in that number and to get that melody.  Alex - what are the chances that with just three entries so far two have vocals referring to mining! Sorry - no intention of treading on your turf, but I had been avoiding looking at the other entries until after I'd posted my song - so I've just found out. There's a real energy in the playing of your song and great story too. That was a real challenge you gave yourself doing the single condenser microphone one take recording - achieved with flying colours! Good luck everyone. Mark |
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Post by stringdriventhing on Sept 30, 2014 15:54:05 GMT
What a great idea! Is there a closing date for this?
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Post by ocarolan on Sept 30, 2014 16:03:27 GMT
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Post by stringdriventhing on Sept 30, 2014 16:38:34 GMT
Hope I haven't missed the deadline. And is it within the rules to enter a song which I have already written but which hasn't been recorded or performed in public yet? |
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Post by alexkirtley on Sept 30, 2014 16:51:52 GMT
Hope I haven't missed the deadline. And is it within the rules to enter a song which I have already written but which hasn't been recorded or performed in public yet? No, it has to be written specifically for the competition |
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Post by ocarolan on Sept 30, 2014 17:00:37 GMT
All the answers are here chums - Keith |
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Post by stringdriventhing on Sept 30, 2014 18:09:39 GMT
Hope I haven't missed the deadline. And is it within the rules to enter a song which I have already written but which hasn't been recorded or performed in public yet? No, it has to be written specifically for the competition That's a shame. Never mind I'll put it on the Plucky Duck at some point :-) |
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Post by leoroberts on Oct 1, 2014 7:09:22 GMT
vikingblues, there's clearly a strong storyline behind your song - miners or not. DADGAD, well, most alternative tunings, befuddle me so I can appreciate any composition which makes use of them! Best of luck to you.
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Post by Martin on Oct 1, 2014 7:34:02 GMT
Three good entries so far, chaps! Well done  It's rolling along nicely, and I can't wait to hear what's up next |
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Post by ocarolan on Oct 1, 2014 8:04:02 GMT
Good one Mark ( vikingblues)- something of an old trad ballad vibe going there, excellent. Keith |
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Post by vikingblues on Oct 1, 2014 19:41:11 GMT
vikingblues, there's clearly a strong storyline behind your song - miners or not. DADGAD, well, most alternative tunings, befuddle me so I can appreciate any composition which makes use of them! Best of luck to you. Thanks Leo - the DADGAD playing has been helped a good bit by Rob MacKillops book. Best of luck to you too. Three good entries so far, chaps! Well done It's rolling along nicely, and I can't wait to hear what's up next Three very different entries too in style. I'm keen to hear what's up next too - methinks there's some heavyweight writers waiting in the wings! Talking of which .... Good one Mark ( vikingblues)- something of an old trad ballad vibe going there, excellent. Keith Thanks Keith - aye - "old and trad" (rather like me). Look forward to hearing what you have up your sleeve. Mark |
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Post by walkingdecay on Oct 1, 2014 22:08:06 GMT
Mine mentions a friend who went down the pit.
For a bit.
Again, apologies if I don't listen to the other entries until the competition's over, folks. I'm so insecure about my vocals that I've been known to pull recordings in the past, and I think hearing people who can actually sing would scare me half to death.
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Post by ocarolan on Oct 1, 2014 22:20:25 GMT
I've lost count of how many times I've mentioned my liking for your vocal style Pete, and though I know it won't make you feel any differently about your voice, I did enjoy hearing it again on your competition entry that I've just listened to.
(It has to be said that there are only a very few people who actually are content with their own singing voice.)
What a superb subject you chose for this song, and one that must resonate with many people, including me. I read the words before listening, and found them quite moving, as many of your lyrics are. The jauntiness of the arrangement didn't entirely hide this wistful nostalgia - thankfully. Great to hear songs sung from the heart Pete. Thank you.
Keith
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Post by vikingblues on Oct 2, 2014 7:16:39 GMT
I find my thoughts are very similar to Keiths on your competition entry Pete. I would never have thought of combining that sort of playing style (not that I could play like that so fluently) with your lyrics - the way you've done it works so very well. It is very much from the heart and there is a real wistful air to the song - the quality of the word skills is really high. I certainly found it very moving. I'd add to that for me the qualities of the vocal are great too - just right for the song. It would be a great shame to pull this recording. So ... four very different entries now! Mark |
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Post by missclarktree on Oct 2, 2014 7:18:23 GMT
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Jo whoever he is.
