steve@baselines.com

Yes. The synth sound I started the song with reminded me of Telstar, so I decided to put the middle section in. Then the lyrics were built around that concept. Here's the video I put together:

Hi Nigel - it sure is. I'm starting to think about next year's album - I'm going to try and break out of my habits and try new stuff, so it will be even more work. But I couldn't survive without doing this, even though it'll never make me rich! Thank you for always checking up on me - I really appreciate it. Steve

Thanks for listening Ray!! Steve

I've finally finished this year's album. This is my third studio album release. It's called Charm. You can listen to it here: https://stevekeith1.bandcamp.com/album/charm You can also find it in all the usual outlets, including Spotify here:

Thanks for listening Andy! Steve

Starting in October 2024, this has been happening regularly to me. I don't know whether it is related, but when I open old projects that worked fine before October, some of the plugins are not found (Native Instruments mostly) - It tells me to open up a new Kontakt track and all will be better. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't and I have to create a new track.

Thank you! I wrote the acoustic guitar part first. At the time I was reading Keith Richard's book, and he talked about how open G tuning gave him the signature Rolling Stones guitar sound. I started fooling around with it and this is what came out. Steve

Cool song. I like the bass guitar a lot. The harmonies and that guitar in the middle are really good.

Thanks Nigel!

I've been away a while. We went almost cross country starting at the end of September (even our old dog came along!) - 20+ states, Niagara Falls, Badlands, Rushmore, Yellowstone, Old Faithful, Grand Canyon, Utah LDS compound, Cadillac Ranch, Oklahoma bombing site, Arksas Statehouse, Memphis, Elvis, Nashville. Really fun trip - planning done by my wife so I just enjoyed the ride LOL. Trying to catch up with everything now. One thing we saw was the Family Geneology Building. (FREE!) - you should try it: https://www.familysearch.org/ This is the last song on my new album Charm, scheduled for December release. I had help on some of the lyric ideas from my friend Dave Loehr. https://baselines.com/?p=7197

Great song to cover. Your version is really nice. Good work.

I like this a lot. The only thing I would change is the snare drum. The story fits the music and your voice is perfect. I like the harmonies as well.

Nice work. Very expansive sound field.

Very well done. It is authentic.

Nice smooth sound with good syncopation.

Nice work on this. I like the bass tone.

Nothing makes sense until it does. Great line. Another great sounding song!

I've noticed problems with Kontakt based instruments. Both Credona Strings and Session Horns Pro caused troubles. I had to reinstall. I'm also now having a problem loading up CBB. It's minor, it says something is running in the background and then when I accept the message it loads anyway.

Thanks Jack!

Thank you Wookiee - I may try to get that shaker down in the mix. I've been away for the last few weeke, driving cross country, but now I am back home.

Thank you for listening Freddy!

Thank Andy - Yes it was a chord progression for the verses that I don't use much, maybe that and the timing...there's an extra beat or two in there somewhere.

Thank Kevin!

Originally I had @kiwichrys sing on this one (from Bandlab) - she did a great job, but I want to release this on my third album, so I redid with my vocals. I also updated several tracks and the whole overall mix and master. https://baselines.com/?p=7176

Great drum beat. I like the panning and the vocal fits in nice. Cool tune!