A SONG FOR ALICE

[freddy j]

A couple of months ago my wife and I celebrated a rather significant marriage anniversary.  I wrote this song for her in celebration and appreciation of our life together. 

It is very stripped down and minimalist.  Only two guitars with an occasional third for a few accents.  Only one vocal with the occasional harmony.  Oh ya, it is not Blues or bluesabilly.  As this style is a bit different for me, any comments, suggestions, crit.'s would be very much appreciated.

Thanks!!

A  SONG  FOR  ALICE

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[Dream Art Scientists]

Nice song, and sounds good! Interesting guitar playing on this one. Kind of jazzy!

[Hidden Symmetry]

Enjoyed it & congrats on your anniversary!

[DeeringAmps]

Touching Freddy, really nice!

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I think I'd up the verb on the guitars a bit.

PS: congrats on the anniversary. We’ll celebrate 49 in November. 

Edited August 30, 2022 by DeeringAmps

[Old Joad]

Nice, sounds good on phones and I like the way you arranged the guitars?

Edited August 30, 2022 by Old Joad

[bjornpdx]

Maybe minimalist but often that's the best way to express yourself. I'm sure Alice was honored.
I really like the guitar accompaniment arrangement.
-Bjorn

[mark skinner]

Very Nice Freddy, I liked the laid back blues feel of it. I agree with Tom about the guitar verbs , I believe that would increase the depth.  Congrats ..     Enjoyed it ..   mark

[Bajan Blue]

Hi Freddy - belated congratulations on the significant anniversary!!

liked the stripped down nature of the track and the heartfelt lyrics - really liked the guitar playing

Great stuff

Cool

Nigel

 

[MarkusClinus]

What a wonderful tribute - nice little tune - Congratulations Freddy and Alice.

[freddy j]

Hi Dream Art Scientists.  Thanks very much for listening and for your comments.  I was going for a kind of light slightly jazz like sound.  I' m glad that it came through.  Thanks again!

Hi Hidden Symmetry.  I'm very glad that you enjoyed it.  Thank you for listening, commenting, and for the anniversary congratulations  --- much appreciated!!

Hey tom.  Thanks very much -- it came from the heart.  Did you say  "... up the verb on the guitars..."  ---  you know about my addiction to reverb.  I can't ever get enough.  Seriously, thanks for the suggestion.  I always appreciate you comments.  Also, an early congratulations on your upcoming anniversary.  Not many make it to the 49 year mark.  That is quite an accomplishment.  Alice and I must have gotten married ~a couple of years before you.

Hello Old Joad.  Thanks for listening and the kind words.  BTW, I enjoyed your recent Blues post!

[Johnbee58]

Wow!  A ballad from Freddy!  Proves you can do just about anything.  Congrats on your special lady!?

?John B

Edited September 8, 2022 by Johnbee58

[freddy j]

Hey Bjorn.  Thanks for your very kind comments.  Ya, this one was stripped down, bare and minimalist!  The point was the lyrics and I didn't want to crowd them out.  Thanks again.

Hi Mark.  Thanks for listening and your suggestion.  I do abuse verb but I am always pleased to use it.  I am going to take a look at this song again and see how I might use verb without abusing It.  Much appreciated!

Hello Nigel.  Thanks very much for the kind comments.  They are very much appreciated.  Thanks also for the congrat's.   As I get older it seems the anniversaries are coming more frequently.

Hi Lynn.  It is great to see you back on the forum.  I really enjoyed your recent post.  Thanks for your comments and the congrat's.

Hi John B.  "A ballad from Freddy" --- I guess that there is a first time for everything.  If only I could do "just about anything(lol).  Thanks for the kind words and the congrat's.

[Lynn Wilson]

Very stylish, Fred!  You have a very close relationship to your muse, and may it ever be prosperous!

[freddy j]

Hi Marcus.  Thank you very much Mark.  They said it wouldn't last but boy did Alice an I show them!!  Really glad that you and Warren are back on the forum, and I'm really enjoying your postings.

[Wookiee]

Nice to hear something as raw and honest as this, I like it @freddy j. Happy anniversary to you both.

[freddy j]

Hi Wookiee,  Thank you my furry friend.  I very much appreciate both comments!!

[ABull]

Hey Freddy, something different from you and it works well!  Some nice vocal harmonies there and the guitar lines sound good -- a good demo of your song -- I hope Alice enjoyed it :) -- Allan.

[freddy j]

Hi Allan.  How are you?  It is a bit out of my range of styles but every once in a while one must try something different.  Thanks very much for your kind words and encouragement.  And Alice did indeed enjoy it.  Thanks again.