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Title: Then I Start Drinking
Post by: Ron D Bowes on January 02, 2024, 08:10:16 AM
I thought a proper honest to goodness blues track to start the year!

For those that like that sort of info:
Benson Musicman bass - put through vandal amp plug in on chorus
Custom Telecaster for rhythm and lead solos (Solo through Bheringer compressor Sustainer pedal and then used a Vandal amp plug in)
Korg mini keyboard for the strings.
Title: Re: Then I Start Drinking
Post by: BerryPatch on January 02, 2024, 06:32:44 PM
Such an authentic sounding slow blues. The subtle synth strings are a nice touch, reminds me of the Led Zeppelin song I'm Gonna Crawl. Very cool guitar and an awesome vocal here.
Title: Re: Then I Start Drinking
Post by: Zoltan on January 03, 2024, 05:35:07 AM
Slow grinding blues with howling vocals. And those orchestral flourishes kick it up a notch.

There were short phrases that reminded me of Elvis (!). I would imagine the music video for this would have Ron wearing a similar leather suit as Elvis did in the '68 comeback special!

There's nothing subtle about the strings imho. They're more like loud & proud and all the better for it :)
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Post by: TPB on January 03, 2024, 07:34:41 AM
Wow the love this could have a baritone sax in the back ground Loving the lead
Tim
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Post by: thetworegs on January 04, 2024, 02:50:22 AM
Loving it.
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Post by: Farrell Jackson on January 04, 2024, 07:45:30 AM
A cool slow hand blues Ron! I like the 4 chord step down just before the strings enter. That's a very good transition. The words and vocal are right on point. The guitar solos being panned out let's them standout with class. Nice work!
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Post by: StephenM on January 04, 2024, 05:32:53 PM
killer!  wow

that lead though... against that cool rhythm guitar... wow again
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Post by: SE on January 04, 2024, 05:39:37 PM
Yeah can't beat a bit of slow blues, cool stuff!
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Post by: allysonmarie on January 04, 2024, 06:16:17 PM
Excellent! Great vocals and I really feel those blues, lol You did great. 
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Post by: hardlock on January 05, 2024, 04:39:29 AM
Great slo blues! Excellent tones from the leads! 8)
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Post by: Ray Brookes on January 06, 2024, 06:31:26 AM
Nice slow blues, Ron. Well crafted and performed with a touch of John Mayall or maybe Rory Gallagher.
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Post by: DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee on January 07, 2024, 05:35:05 AM
Brilliant blues song Ron. You should do more. I love the slow tempo. Great music and like the strings, a bit ELO- ish too. Cool lead riff.
Title: Re: Then I Start Drinking
Post by: Jarle on January 08, 2024, 11:48:27 AM
Well done. The strings adds another layer to this.