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Title: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original (updated MIX)
Post by: bruno on July 29, 2014, 01:12:32 PM
Here's the remixed version ...
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Across the great expanse We connect the rails Will ride this train Right in to hell
Built upon the backs of many There stand just a few Promises of change Somethings never do
Hit me with that moonshine Keep them coming till I'm blind
across the sacred ground Respect we can't afford Progress will prevail Go ahead declare your war
Hit me with that moonshine Remember what I take is mine
Always got to watch your back Deaths behind every door
The world's turned upside down Just as I was going to lay on the floor
Across the great expanse We connect the rails Will ride this train Right in the hell
Something different - this is Mid-west Americana country, inspired by a DADGAD tuning. Difficult to mix, so not 100% happy with this - probably need to boost the vocals more. Great lyrics by Hook, always managing the read what I'm after and knowing out of the park, thanks brother :-) B
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original
Post by: Tangled Wires on July 29, 2014, 03:42:25 PM
This is great, a real infectious tune.
That repeating chord progression is grooving and gets stuck in your head very quickly, and liking them little harmonics popping up now and again.
Very cool vocal Hook, delivered with panache and a swagger.
The mix seems pretty sound to me, listening on cans and the vocal is sitting at a nice level and the overall balancing is spot on.
Nice one!
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original
Post by: Redler on July 30, 2014, 12:15:02 AM
This is so good and captivating! Sounds perfectly to "acoustic band" - very mellow sound. Violin is tasteful here....
Top notch job, guys!
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original
Post by: Hook on July 30, 2014, 05:29:05 AM
I love getting a Bruno track & this couldn't have been timed better. I've been watching the show Hell On Wheels which is set in America right after the civil war as the railroad was being expanded west, great show! Everything about the Bruno's track is amazing but that fiddle really does it for me! Rock On Brother!
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original
Post by: Tangled Wires on July 30, 2014, 05:41:42 AM
It does for me too, and I failed to mention that when initially commenting on the song ::)
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original
Post by: Kenny B on July 30, 2014, 03:36:08 PM
WOW!!! This is sooo good!!!
Excellent lyrics and vox Hook ... and I think they sit perfect in the mix.
Yes that fiddle is priceless on this and the guitar(s) sound do good Bruno ... DIG THIS!!!
kb
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original
Post by: Oldrottenhead on July 31, 2014, 05:07:17 AM
totally infectious loving everything about this song, but especially the drums. something hypnotic about them. and that bass mmmmmm. sweeeeet.
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original
Post by: kenny mac on July 31, 2014, 05:19:02 AM
Hit me with that moonshine indeed ,And I'm loving that laugh. The fiddle is magic as well. A great tune guys,you work together so well .
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original
Post by: Geir on July 31, 2014, 05:33:42 AM
I've listened to this so many times now and every time it just gets better. This is one of my favourite songcrafters songs ever. Love everything about it but it's the violin that brings it over the top. I'm so jealous of your violin skills Bruno.
I'm a fan
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original
Post by: ODH on July 31, 2014, 06:23:41 AM
I'm tending to agree, one of my favorite SC songs too. Conjours such an evocative atmosphere and hints at such a big story in the lyric.
Quoteacross the sacred ground Respect we can't afford
...such a keen-eyed insight into the treatment of the indigenous American peoples by brutish, drunken, greedy settlers, mostly western Europeans. We have much to be ashamed of in our history. It's a tragic, sad tale (it makes me angry), but a great lyric.
Musically just spot on in performance and production, to my ears. Everything sounds fresh and the fiddle is sublime.
Addictive, fantastic. Well done both.
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original
Post by: chapperz66 on July 31, 2014, 06:46:23 AM
Very, very good. Really like this. Love the fiddle.
Marvelous stuff guys.
Paul
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original
Post by: Farrell Jackson on August 03, 2014, 09:45:13 AM
This song has such an appeal with it's wild airiness and happy go lucky sound! Bruno the violin (fiddle) rocks brother! I dig Hook's words, delivery and drunken laugh...it made me smile each time I heard it. The acoustic hits the Americana style of the post Civil War era perfectly. One of the best I heard for some time!
Farrell
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original
Post by: bruno on August 03, 2014, 09:58:57 AM
Thanks all for the comments. I have a confession, this song appears to be a happy sequence of accidents from my perspective. Was messing around with DADGAD a few weeks back (result of the guitar lessons I'm taking) and was just playing about, and recorded the core riff. Last weekend got an attack of GAS and bought a new bass (cheaper end Sterling Music Man Stingray, bloody lovely). Had to record something, so looked up that little riff, and re-learned it :-) Recorded and thought it needs violin, so added loads. Most of it didn't work, so I deleted it bit by bit, leaving what is there. Thought it sounded quite mid-americana, so called it Moonshine - sent it to Hook, where he weaves his magic, and writes brilliantly constructed lyrics, a great vocal performance and a drunken laugh which fits perfected and lifts the song imo. Thanks brother as always ;D ;D
I need to remix it, as there is some defo overloading - was going to do it this weekend, but gardening and dripping taps got in the way :-( Will upload new version soon :-)
B
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original
Post by: Bluesberry on August 03, 2014, 07:00:33 PM
I agree, a damn fine slice of americana story telling. This is so damn good it stunning. I agree a slight re-mix would bring the full beauty to the level of a pro studio production. I would tweak up the vocals a smidge. Overall, totally top class songwriting guys. Worthy of many a listen in my car this summer.
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original
Post by: Groundy on August 03, 2014, 11:48:50 PM
Great collab Guys, just love this, well written, well played and well recorded........ and well done....... I too love the fiddle..................
Alex
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original
Post by: steelguitar on August 04, 2014, 01:35:28 AM
Great collab!!!
Very groovy, excellent mix for me Well played and sung, the fiddle is cool!
Jean-Sébastien
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original
Post by: Jarle on August 06, 2014, 03:15:01 AM
Wow! This is good. The driving drums and bass, the guitars, vocals and the fiddle. I love it.
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original
Post by: bruno on August 17, 2014, 12:05:49 PM
Remixed this one today - hopefully got rid of the distortions, and mixed the vocals up a bit. This was a real pain to mix, and am not quite sure its right as yet. I'll get there in the end.
Thanks all for the lovely comments, I had fun with this one :-)
B
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original (updated MIX)
Post by: kenny mac on August 17, 2014, 03:10:24 PM
Absolutely brilliant .
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original (updated MIX)
Post by: Blooby on August 17, 2014, 04:17:18 PM
One of my favorite posts to grace Songcrafters. This was just stunning. The prodction, quirky nature of it, choice of tones...just everything. Just...wow. Reminds me of something Chris Stills would do.
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original (updated MIX)
Post by: Mike_S on August 18, 2014, 09:47:39 AM
Given this a few listens, great stuff. love the rustic feel, kinda got that campfire feel. love the laughing great addition!!
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original (updated MIX)
Post by: DannyB_KY on August 18, 2014, 03:45:06 PM
Most excellent tune!!
Great job fellas!!
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original (updated MIX)
Post by: Rata-tat-tat on August 18, 2014, 10:13:16 PM
Sounds killer fellas... Sorry I'm late on the draw... Glad I stumbled on this ... Its a beautay!!!
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original (updated MIX)
Post by: Geir on August 19, 2014, 02:34:08 AM
Yep !! Still one of my favourite posts here !! New mix sounds great!
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original (updated MIX)
Post by: chunk on August 19, 2014, 02:53:26 AM
Wow ! Great sound guys
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original (updated MIX)
Post by: Hook on August 19, 2014, 05:43:01 AM
That's it brother, great mix!!!!! Thanks for all the kind words my friends. Rock on!
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original (updated MIX)
Post by: Blooby on March 09, 2015, 08:42:40 PM
(bump)
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original (updated MIX)
Post by: SwanSong on March 10, 2015, 01:46:06 PM
I DONT KNOW HOW I missed this but I m glad to have caught it great subject matter wonderful vocals and backing instruments great intro with the violin sounded like 2 me. a superb collaboration well worth a bump NEIL.!!
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original (updated MIX)
Post by: Hook on July 29, 2015, 05:21:15 AM
OTD (& anticipatory MET) BUmp! Oh I can't wait for tonight!!!!!!!! Rock ON!
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original (updated MIX)
Post by: bruno on July 29, 2015, 05:32:03 AM
First thing to do will be to detune your guitar then. mets are the best thing ever, this tune is still my favourite collab ever. Loving life. To quote Florida oranges, the best things in life are never things :-) B
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original (updated MIX)
Post by: ODH on July 29, 2015, 01:00:42 PM
A month or so back when it was nice weather, I was driving home from work with the windows down and this shuffled onto my iPod and it was just soooo perfect. I love this song, I honestly do. it's one of my all time favourites.
Thanks for making it.
:)
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original (updated MIX)
Post by: Mike_S on August 28, 2017, 09:42:08 AM
so this came up on my itunes today... wonderful track guys... that vocal is perfect.
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original (updated MIX)
Post by: Johnny Robbo on August 28, 2017, 10:51:02 AM
Stunning!!! Such a pro sounding recording & a killer song. Bravo!
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original (updated MIX)
Post by: StephenM on November 08, 2020, 06:37:11 PM
Across the great expanse We connect the rails Will ride this train Right in to hell
Built upon the backs of many There stand just a few Promises of change Somethings never do
Hit me with that moonshine Keep them coming till I'm blind
across the sacred ground Respect we can't afford Progress will prevail Go ahead declare your war
Hit me with that moonshine Remember what I take is mine
Always got to watch your back Deaths behind every door
The world's turned upside down Just as I was going to lay on the floor
Across the great expanse We connect the rails Will ride this train Right in the hell
Something different - this is Mid-west Americana country, inspired by a DADGAD tuning. Difficult to mix, so not 100% happy with this - probably need to boost the vocals more. Great lyrics by Hook, always managing the read what I'm after and knowing out of the park, thanks brother :-) B
wow...and amazing song....wow....thanks....r
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original (updated MIX)
Post by: ODH on November 10, 2020, 09:27:47 AM
Great bump. Remains my favourite SC original song :)
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original (updated MIX)
Post by: Kenny B on November 10, 2020, 09:55:37 AM
Yeah!!! This one just came up on my PiePod yesterday!!!
Such a great and cool tune Hook And Bruno. Hope all is well with you guys.
kb
Title: Re: Moonshine - a Hook and Bruno original (updated MIX)
Post by: pjd1 on November 10, 2020, 12:18:43 PM
Totally Brilliant , never tried moonshine but i think i would like to after listening to your song , love the DADGAD tuning and the grove you have composed with the guitar , cool laid back and live , and i just love the laughs and emotion you have recorded in the song .