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Feb 10 folk live instruments needs-vocals
I was feeling pretty relaxed today and just getting things done. I decided to get out an acoustic and put on a cut capo and see what happened. Well, this did. It was a lot of fun to put together and is easy on the ears.
On the technical side, I don't have a 12 string, but I have been trying out the "Nashville" tuning for a guitar that mimics the high strings on a 12 string. Apparently, Tom Petty used Nashville guitars more than he used actual 12 strings because it was easier to pick when recording. Anyway, I like it and the guitars on the left are a standard acoustic and a Nashville acoustic, both 6 strings but with different strings and one tuned differently to mimic the 12 string.... I also busted out a bunch of percussion stuff, as I wasn't going to put a drum kit on this anyway. This is the only time of each year when I play these things, so it is fun. I held the cymbal on my index finger while sitting in front of the mic.....
The name of the song came from my son, as we were talking about what is happening with the rose bushes right now since it is so cold. He was very interested and understood, which makes me happy. I love gardening and also love helping my son to understand all of these things. He was hanging out with me as I recorded and thought that this song reminded him of our roses and how pretty they are when in bloom....He also started to sing to it as I was writing it....so fun to be a parent.
Enjoy.
nope.... If you want to give it a shot, just let me know.
@sjbatavia Feb 24
Very lovely and the collaboration works extremely well.
@unkept Feb 16
Such a beautiful sound here, and thanks for pointing out the Nashville Tuning! I'd never heard of it, but if I can get a second parlor guitar for cheap that's what I'll do to it! 😁 Great relaxing vibes.
@kovbleu Feb 13
Really nice crisp acoustic sound on this. Love the mixture of the high, more bright sound with the lower range more mellow. The percussion choices on this are perfect. Creates a really nice mood. I totally enjoyed listening to this. Downloading this one too!
@erucaesounds Feb 13
Great sounds..... love all that acoustic!
@thelowestbitter Feb 10
That guitar sounds wonderful. Wasn't aware of the Nashville tuning so I've learnt something as well! Percussion is great too, love all the different layers. Really enjoyed this
@karan Feb 10
Oh, this is so rich in colours and great to listen to! I love it on its own, but I can also imagine it with a voice on top.
@dani312 Feb 10
Really nice tune. Could work as stand alone, but I think it lends itself to lyrics as well . Personally I’m hearing a heart wrenching story of a man in love who has had his heart broken in some way. ... Sung in a crooner Jeff Buckley sort of way...but that’s just me.
@thelostcartographer Feb 10
I'm not sure I'd add vocals - there's enough melody here already, and it sounds great!
@judypie Feb 10
This was a nice way to wake up on a Sunday morning 😀 Strings sound splendid!
@ayehahmur Feb 10
Very nice indeed. Great tune. There's a lovely Spring-like brightness to it that cheered me up. Thanks too for the explanation about the Nashville tuning, because I'd have sworn I was listening to 12 strings.
@mosley Feb 10
Really great sounding piece! I dig it! The drums are really nice and the guitars sound awesome! I’ve always wanted to try that Nashville tuning doubling technique
@axl Feb 10
This inspires me to try Nashville tuning on my second acoustic. I’ve always postponed alternate tunings to a time when I would have completely mastered standard tuning. But let’s face it: that will never happen. So I guess now is the time. This piece gives me instant Led Zeppelin acoustic gratification 😀
@aesthetic72 Feb 10
I'd like to give this a shot. Can't promise a good write but it really invites the voice.
@jaykendall Feb 10
those guitar sounds are amazing....
@coolparadiso Feb 10
I bow to your knowledge on the instruments but whatever way it sounded darned good!