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Title: The One I Love, R.E.M. 1987
Post by: Rene Asologuitar on July 29, 2022, 10:19:57 PM
"The One I Love" is a song by American alternative rock band R.E.M. It was released on the band's fifth full-length studio album, Document, and also as a 7" vinyl single in 1987.

In March 2005, Q magazine placed "The One I Love" at No. 57 in its list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Tracks. In 2012, Slant Magazine listed the song as the 38th best single of the 1980s.

This song is dedicated to all the girls I've loved before.
Of course to my lovely wife, Mimi, most especially!!!

https://youtu.be/394ZYlxKoAw
Title: Re: The One I Love, R.E.M. 1987
Post by: Jean Pierre on July 29, 2022, 11:19:58 PM
this is a song and a band I didn't know, simple and pretty, I like your shooting decor, it looks like a music store? what microphone do you use?
Title: Re: The One I Love, R.E.M. 1987
Post by: Zoltan on July 30, 2022, 04:26:01 AM
I never was much for R.E.M, but i'm very much for this wonderful performer called Rene!

I didn'dt recognize the song by the title, but as soon as the first lines came out it was instantly familiar. Stylistically this is quite close to the original, but shaves away some of the harder edges of the original (especially playing wise). The guitar playing is suitably understated using only a few carefully chosen turn arounds to add contrast to the accompanient.
The vocals are superb like i've come to expect coming from Rene :)

Superb!
Title: Re: The One I Love, R.E.M. 1987
Post by: kenny mac on July 30, 2022, 04:44:06 AM
Excellent take on this song.
I used to play this live with my band so alot of good memories for me.
You gave a great performance.
Well done.
Title: Re: The One I Love, R.E.M. 1987
Post by: Rene Asologuitar on July 30, 2022, 02:26:23 PM
Quote from: Jean Pierre on July 29, 2022, 11:19:58 PMthis is a song and a band I didn't know, simple and pretty, I like your shooting decor, it looks like a music store? what microphone do you use?
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Hi Jean,
I am so glad to be the oner to deliver this classic to your musical ear!!!
Happy to hear your lovely comment on my music room!!!
I use 2 mics, Shure SM-58 for the guitar, and Ear Trumpet Labs "Edwina" for the vocals.
Thanks Jean!
Rene
Title: Re: The One I Love, R.E.M. 1987
Post by: Rene Asologuitar on July 30, 2022, 02:27:47 PM
Quote from: Zoltan on July 30, 2022, 04:26:01 AMI never was much for R.E.M, but i'm very much for this wonderful performer called Rene!
I didn'dt recognize the song by the title, but as soon as the first lines came out it was instantly familiar. Stylistically this is quite close to the original, but shaves away some of the harder edges of the original (especially playing wise). The guitar playing is suitably understated using only a few carefully chosen turn arounds to add contrast to the accompanient.
The vocals are superb like i've come to expect coming from Rene :)
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Hi Zoltan,
You are so much appreciated.
Your wonderful comments are so nice, and truly humbling.
Thank you so much, Zoltan!!!
Respectfully,
Rene

Superb!

Title: Re: The One I Love, R.E.M. 1987
Post by: Rene Asologuitar on July 30, 2022, 02:34:47 PM
Quote from: kenny mac on July 30, 2022, 04:44:06 AMExcellent take on this song.
I used to play this live with my band so alot of good memories for me.
You gave a great performance.
Well done.
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Great to hear from you Kenny, and love that this song is part of your repertoire, and have a lot of good memories from this tune.
Thank you, Kenny,
Rene
Title: Re: The One I Love, R.E.M. 1987
Post by: Pete C on July 30, 2022, 03:32:13 PM
Wonderful rendition of a classic REM song..it really works in the way you performed it. Like Kenny, this was a song I used to play in my band back in the 90's.

Pete
Title: Re: The One I Love, R.E.M. 1987
Post by: Rene Asologuitar on July 31, 2022, 09:43:11 PM
Quote from: Pete C on July 30, 2022, 03:32:13 PMWonderful rendition of a classic REM song..it really works in the way you performed it. Like Kenny, this was a song I used to play in my band back in the 90's.
Pete
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Hi Pete,
Thanks, as always, for such wonderful feedback!
Looks like most people play this song in their repertoire.
Such a classic, and a beautiful song!!!
Thank you, Pete!!!
Rene
Title: Re: The One I Love, R.E.M. 1987
Post by: Jean Pierre on July 31, 2022, 11:54:25 PM
QuoteI use 2 mics, Shure SM-58 for the guitar, and Ear Trumpet Labs "Edwina" for the vocals.

I watched a few test videos of this Ear Trumpet Labs Edwina microphone...it looks like a pretty good microphone...a little expensive for me :(
Title: Re: The One I Love, R.E.M. 1987
Post by: ODH on August 01, 2022, 07:44:54 AM
Wow your voice is amazing, power and control.

This was a big song for me back whenever it was. It's like you looked into it's soul and found the source of it.
Title: Re: The One I Love, R.E.M. 1987
Post by: Rene Asologuitar on August 02, 2022, 09:43:40 AM
Quote from: Jean Pierre on July 31, 2022, 11:54:25 PM
QuoteI use 2 mics, Shure SM-58 for the guitar, and Ear Trumpet Labs "Edwina" for the vocals.
I watched a few test videos of this Ear Trumpet Labs Edwina microphone...it looks like a pretty good microphone...a little expensive for me :(
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Hi Jean,
I must say, "Edwina" is quite pricey.
Thanks for the feedback.
Rene
Title: Re: The One I Love, R.E.M. 1987
Post by: Rene Asologuitar on August 02, 2022, 09:45:31 AM
Quote from: ODH on August 01, 2022, 07:44:54 AMWow your voice is amazing, power and control.
This was a big song for me back whenever it was. It's like you looked into it's soul and found the source of it.
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Hi ODH,
Thank you, as always, for your great words.
Truly a wonderful classic, and I found out that a lot of people have this song in their playlist.
Warm regards,
Rene