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[Shacopate]

http://www.esnips.com/doc/5db27298-...31db8/The-Walk5 (http://www.esnips.com/doc/5db27298-bd0a-4af7-aa01-c4d321231db8/The-Walk5)

Click on the BLUE download button...then click OK...the music will play automatically after it downloads.

Honest feeback will be appreaciated, don't worry about hurting my feelings...because I have none. (haha)


Shock

[blind squirrel]

kinda reminds me of the JAMES GANG....did ya ever try writing lyrics?I'm a songwriter myself{folk/country}
got a horseracing song{LONGFIELD AVENUE}the street that runs behind
CHURCHILL DOWNS.

[Shacopate]

I want to walk,
In the footsteps...of Jesus,
I want to swim...from sea...to sea,

I want to walk,
On the floor...of your ocean,
I want to know...God's will...for me,

I want to walk,
Out in...the moonlight,
I want to walk,
Out in...the moon

I'll update the song (with vocals) on esnips whenever Michelle and I can get some more studio time.

Shock

[blind squirrel]

A gospel song....horseplayers really need to believe.
here's the lyric to my horseracing song.....

Longfield Avenue

i've lived my life,furlong to furlong
leaning here on this rail
seen all the great one's
Cigar and Citation
John Henry,charging hard up the rail

made a lot of bad wagers,
on broken down claimers
still i managed to laugh
cause theres a 40 to one'r
just round the corner
to have me back in the black

i'm an old racetracker,kind of a slacker
guess i had to do it my way
you can keep your casino's
and junket's to Reno
ain't exactly,what i call a game

well i'm rounding the turn
and headed for home
almost to the end of the line
and when i get to the window
i want the Big Man to know
i had myself a really good ride

[GaryG]

A gospel song....horseplayers really need to believe.
here's the lyric to my horseracing song.....

Longfield Avenue

i've lived my life,furlong to furlong
leaning here on this rail
seen all the great one's
Cigar and Citation
John Henry,charging hard up the rail

made a lot of bad wagers,
on broken down claimers
still i managed to laugh
cause theres a 40 to one'r
just round the corner
to have me back in the black

i'm an old racetracker,kind of a slacker
guess i had to do it my way
you can keep your casino's
and junket's to Reno
ain't exactly,what i call a game

well i'm rounding the turn
and headed for home
almost to the end of the line
and when i get to the window
i want the Big Man to know
i had myself a really good ride :ThmbUp: :ThmbUp: :ThmbUp:

[Shacopate]

I like those lyrics. And I'm sure the BIG MAN has a already reserved you a seat in his clubhouse...at the big racetrack in the sky.

Shock

[blind squirrel]

I like those lyrics. And I'm sure the BIG MAN has a already reserved you a seat in his clubhouse...at the big racetrack in the sky.

Shock
Thanks SHOCK,here's the song.....http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=91412751

[Shacopate]

That was very, very cool!

Bob Dylan fan?

[Shacopate]

We could start our own band right here on PA! Someone should come up with a really cool name...something horse related...we could tour tracks all over the country. LOL

[Tom]

Shac....good tune...really liked it.

The tracker song - could really use a blues harp solo in the middle, ala Niel Young - simple, but hard.

[bigmack]

Thanks SHOCK,here's the song.....http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=91412751
Nice stuff, bsquirrel. Prine-like. Agree with MrT, blues harp on the break works well.

Shac - That's not really a tune, it's more of an 8 bar groove. Get someone to throw some melodic material in there somewhere.

[blind squirrel]

Shac....good tune...really liked it.

The tracker song - could really use a blues harp solo in the middle, ala Niel Young - simple, but hard.
thanks TOM,i get your production tip.i'm going in to record with a band
around the DERBY and i've talked to a harp player.

[Shacopate]

Mack,

Uh...okay...

http://www.esnips.com/doc/1a50230f-d434-4f91-a8e5-044b3618dfea/The-Walk..2

[blind squirrel]

That was very, very cool!

Bob Dylan fan?

yeah DYLAN,NEIL YOUNG....thanks i'm glad you liked it....did you play
all the instruments on your track?

[chickenhead]

blind squirrel -- just wanted to say I think you've got some fantastic songs. Good day for dying is exceptional, and I think your racing song is wonderful as well. Thanks for sharing.

[blind squirrel]

blind squirrel -- just wanted to say I think you've got some fantastic songs. Good day for dying is exceptional, and I think your racing song is wonderful as well. Thanks for sharing.
thanks CHICKENHEAD,i really appreciate your kind words.

[chickenhead]

squirrels album available here

http://cruxy.com/info/8328

songs for LOVERS,GAMBLERS and DREAMERS. A steal at $2.99. Let's give him some business, eh?



Shock, keep up the good work. :ThmbUp:

[blind squirrel]

squirrels album available here

http://cruxy.com/info/8328

songs for LOVERS,GAMBLERS and DREAMERS. A steal at $2.99. Let's give him some business eh


Shock, keep up the good work. :ThmbUp:
lol!...i think you just made my christmas card list.

[bigmack]

Mack,
Uh...okay...
Throw in a vocal with a Byrne type affectation.

You know something like:

I can’t seem to face up to the facts
I’m tense and nervous and I can’t relax
I can’t sleep because my bed’s on fire
Don’t touch me I’m a real live wire.

Psycho Killer
Qu'est-ce que c'est?
fa fa fa fa fa fa fa fa fa far better....

Otherwise, I don't know what to do with a groove and a guitar solo.

squirrels album available here
http://cruxy.com/info/8328
songs for LOVERS,GAMBLERS and DREAMERS. A steal at $2.99. Let's give him some business, eh?

Just bought mine. If you ever re-do the tracks M.R., don't do a thing with your voice. It's riddled with character.

Nice stuff, well written and great lyrics. NIghtwatchman knocks me out!

[blind squirrel]

Throw in a vocal with a Byrne type affectation.

You know something like:

I can’t seem to face up to the facts
I’m tense and nervous and I can’t relax
I can’t sleep because my bed’s on fire
Don’t touch me I’m a real live wire.

Psycho Killer
Qu'est-ce que c'est?
fa fa fa fa fa fa fa fa fa far better....

Otherwise, I don't know what to do with a groove and a guitar solo.


Just bought mine. If you ever re-do the tracks M.R., don't do a thing with your voice. It's riddled with character.

Nice stuff, well written and great lyrics.


thanks BIGMACK,i know from your posts music is one of your real passions.

[Zaf]

Shac,

I voted good. Not musically inclined but I liked what i heard. :jump:

Z

[bigmack]

I'll update the song (with vocals) on esnips whenever Michelle and I can get some more studio time.
Forgive me, I hadn't read the thread. I'm caught up now and think the basis of what you have lends itself well for a good tune.

All the best

[Shacopate]

Mack,

This was the original recording with Kiya Heartwood:

http://www.esnips.com/doc/5db27298-bd0a-4af7-aa01-c4d321231db8/The-Walk5

[Shacopate]

Mack,

It was very generous of you to take the time to do that. Are you a picker or a grinner...as they say in country music?

[bigmack]

Mack,

It was very generous of you to take the time to do that. Are you a picker or a grinner...as they say in country music?
Lil' o both, I guess. My pleasure. GL

[Shacopate]

I appreaciate all the feedback, the reason I posted the poll is because I'm gonna be putting together a demo tape and I want to use to PA as a focus group.

So this was the first of many songs that I will be seeking opinions on, sorry guys! The guy at the studio told me to: "Pick four of your favorite songs and put the best one first."

I'm gonna upload another tune - soon!

Shock

[blind squirrel]

I appreaciate all the feedback, the reason I posted the poll is because I'm gonna be putting together a demo tape and I want to use to PA as a focus group.

So this was the first of many songs that I will be seeking opinions on, sorry guys! The guy at the studio told me to: "Pick four of your favorite songs and put the best one first."

I'm gonna upload another tune - soon!

Shock
SHOCK,
do you have a MY SPACE PAGE?..........4 songs can be uploaded

[fergie]

Hey Blind Squirrel, Your racing song is a good story song--might try to pick up a chorus, maybe use a bridge. These are just thoughts that might help to make it more commercially viable. Not a criticism--just familiar with the form of 90% plus that receive radio play time. Good luck with it.

Fergie

[blind squirrel]

Hey Blind Squirrel, Your racing song is a good story song--might try to pick up a chorus, maybe use a bridge. These are just thoughts that might help to make it more commercially viable. Not a criticism--just familiar with the form of 90% plus that receive radio play time. Good luck with it.

Fergie
thanks FERGIE for your kind words and suggestion.....well,i understand what you mean by a chorus and a bridge,but as a songwriter i come from the school of
say what you have to say with a lyric,and i did, and anything else in this particular song
would be redundant...and really how many "commercial"
horseplayer songs do ya hear??

[fergie]

You're right blindsquuirrel, I can't remember anything at the moment--if there were to have been any commercial successes I'd expect maybe Jerry Reed or someone like him (same type presemtation). 'Course I liked everything he recorded. But it's great that you can be happy with the song as it is because even if you dress a song up with all proper form (according to today's standards) etc., the ratio of songs submitted to songs published is phenomenal. I've heard estimates of 100/1 for published writers and up to 500/1 for unpublished writers. I fall into the latter category, and I can't imagine ever writing 500 songs in my lifetime. Anyway, enjoy, you've already increased your number of fans, just by putting the song up here. Good luck.
Fergie

[blind squirrel]

You're right blindsquuirrel, I can't remember anything at the moment--if there were to have been any commercial successes I'd expect maybe Jerry Reed or someone like him (same type presemtation). 'Course I liked everything he recorded. But it's great that you can be happy with the song as it is because even if you dress a song up with all proper form (according to today's standards) etc., the ratio of songs submitted to songs published is phenomenal. I've heard estimates of 100/1 for published writers and up to 500/1 for unpublished writers. I fall into the latter category, and I can't imagine ever writing 500 songs in my lifetime. Anyway, enjoy, you've already increased your number of fans, just by putting the song up here. Good luck.
Fergie
are you a fellow songwriter?...i'd love to hear your songs...being from TEXAS
i guess it's a state law to write songs,huh?....some of my favorite songwriters
are TEXANS,kris kristofferson,rodney crowell and of course willie....you mentioned song publishers,well i've had songs published by NASHVILLE publishers
and of course,they are languishing in some catalogue.....i write for myself,and
now i'm a lot happier with my songs.

[GaryG]

squirrel -- are you familiar with the work that Crowell did with Vince Gill as the Cherry Bombs? They were songs that might not be appreciated by the Nashville establishment and might hurt their careers. This was in the 80s I think. One of the songs has a chorus line:

It's hard to kiss the lips at night
That chew your ass out all day long.

Great stuff. I like Robt Earl Keen, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Joe Ely etc. There won't be another Townes Van Zant. Texas music is the greatest.

Gary

[blind squirrel]

squirrel -- are you familiar with the work that Crowell did with Vince Gill as the Cherry Bombs? They were songs that might not be appreciated by the Nashville establishment and might hurt their careers. This was in the 80s I think. One of the songs has a chorus line:

It's hard to kiss the lips at night
That chew your ass out all day long.

Great stuff. I like Robt Earl Keen, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Joe Ely etc. There won't be another Townes Van Zant. Texas music is the greatest.

Gary
yeah,the CHERRY BOMBS,they were the back up band for EMMY LOU HARRIS.
i love her version of PONCHO AND LEFTY

[fergie]

Yeah, Blind Sqirrel, I write 'em, but I can't seem to sell 'em. Have sent a few to Nashville, without success. I don't have the computer experrtise to set up like you have to get a song on the net. I could only type in lyrics and tell you the chords to play on your guitar. Wish I did know how to set that sort of thing up, but I'm a bit of a technophobe, and learning new things has gotten harder for me over the years.

Fergie

[blind squirrel]

Yeah, Blind Sqirrel, I write 'em, but I can't seem to sell 'em. Have sent a few to Nashville, without success. I don't have the computer experrtise to set up like you have to get a song on the net. I could only type in lyrics and tell you the chords to play on your guitar. Wish I did know how to set that sort of thing up, but I'm a bit of a technophobe, and learning new things has gotten harder for me over the years.

Fergie
Have you ever converted your songs to mp3 from a cd?...it's only a step or two from that to getting a MY SPACE page.....the internet has really given the songwriter an outlet to be heard.

[fergie]

Have you ever converted your songs to mp3 from a cd?...it's only a step or two from that to getting a MY SPACE page.....the internet has really given the songwriter an outlet to be heard.Yes, I had to have songs converted to MP3 for sending to Nashville. My wife was able to do that part for me, and sent a number of them to Nashville over the last two years (Nashville Songwriter's Assocation),. There they are supposedly heard, considered for lyrical content, rhyming, form, melody,etc., then they get back to you to tell you their thoughts about your work. Some of the listeners can be helpful, others can be quite brutal in their evaluations. Sorry, I digress. Anyway, to answer your question, Yes, I can get an Mp3 form done. I also still have the old Dial up. Would that present a problem?
Fergie

[bigmack]

Joe Ely etc. There won't be another Townes Van Zant.
Who could ignore the tune, Mussa Notta Gotta Lotta Sleep Last Night

[blind squirrel]

Yes, I had to have songs converted to MP3 for sending to Nashville. My wife was able to do that part for me, and sent a number of them to Nashville over the last two years (Nashville Songwriter's Assocation),. There they are supposedly heard, considered for lyrical content, rhyming, form, melody,etc., then they get back to you to tell you their thoughts about your work. Some of the listeners can be helpful, others can be quite brutal in their evaluations. Sorry, I digress. Anyway, to answer your question, Yes, I can get an Mp3 form done. I also still have the old Dial up. Would that present a problem?
Fergie

if you can get mp3,you can get a my space for artists page....i don't think dialup
would be a problem...except it's slower to upload....i'd be glad to help ya get going,although i'm not exactly a "tech-geek" i usually can figure out things...
i wouldn't worry about the criticism from the NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION...they are looking for the next CARRIE UNDERWOOD..."the positive up tempo love song!'...they wouldn't know a song with depth if
it kicked em in the ass....

[fergie]

if you can get mp3,you can get a my space for artists page....i don't think dialup
would be a problem...except it's slower to upload....i'd be glad to help ya get going,although i'm not exactly a "tech-geek" i usually can figure out things...
i wouldn't worry about the criticism from the NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION...they are looking for the next CARRIE UNDERWOOD..."the positive up tempo love song!'...they wouldn't know a song with depth if
it kicked em in the ass....What can I say? That would be great! Tomorrow I must go up to Arlington, and will be gone a few days. When I return I will lay down a few songs and see if my wife will still be able to convert to Mp3. When that is done, I'll get back in touch to get help to get them online. Now understand, this will just be me and the guitar, and I don't sing or play very well. So please, consider the song/s, not how bad the performer may perform. And by the way, if you take a liking to anything, and want to perform it I'm okay with that. I'd just like to hear someone playing some of my songs and people having the chance to enjoy them. I also have given up on Nashville.
Fergie

[blind squirrel]

What can I say? That would be great! Tomorrow I must go up to Arlington, and will be gone a few days. When I return I will lay down a few songs and see if my wife will still be able to convert to Mp3. When that is done, I'll get back in touch to get help to get them online. Now understand, this will just be me and the guitar, and I don't sing or play very well. So please, consider the song/s, not how bad the performer may perform. And by the way, if you take a liking to anything, and want to perform it I'm okay with that. I'd just like to hear someone playing some of my songs and people having the chance to enjoy them. I also have given up on Nashville.
Fergie
sure,i'd be glad to help you...the important thing is to get your own songs
out on the internet where you can be heard,believe me you'll be surprised
at the response you'll get from around the world.

[Hosshead]

..being from TEXAS
i guess it's a state law to write songs,huh?....some of my favorite songwriters
are TEXANS,kris kristofferson,rodney crowell and of course willie.......Don't forget my all time fav - Waylon.
I impersonate (sing/record) two gone but not forgotten artists. Waylon & Johnny C.
Waylon (having a more unusual voice) is actually the harder of the two, to do.
But the fact that the crowd knows their songs so well, helps get through any flaws in the impersonation.
Fender recently took the "Waylon" commemorative telecaster out of their catalog. And as I predicted, the ones left out there are worth many thousands each, and worth more every day.

Trivia quiz: What's the name given to a die hard Waylon fan ?

Keep up the good work blind squirrel, keep 'em comin', enjoyed your sound. ---- Hoss

[blind squirrel]

Don't forget my all time fav - Waylon.
I impersonate (sing/record) two gone but not forgotten artists. Waylon & Johnny C.
Waylon (having a more unusual voice) is actually the harder of the two, to do.
But the fact that the crowd knows their songs so well, helps get through any flaws in the impersonation.
Fender recently took the "Waylon" commemorative telecaster out of their catalog. And as I predicted, the ones left out there are worth many thousands each, and worth more every day.

Trivia quiz: What's the name given to a die hard Waylon fan ?

Keep up the good work blind squirrel, keep 'em comin', enjoyed your sound. ---- HossI know his band was the "WAYLORS"...fans?got me....thanks for the kind words HOSS.

[GaryG]

When Waylon passed on the hypocrisy of Nashville was shameful. They wouldn't give him the time of day when he was alive but when he is gone they speak glowingly of him. They even had a "memorial" TV special with Hank Jr, Travis Tritt and Marty Stuart. I think I know what Ol Waylon would have had to say to them.

[Hosshead]

Gary - so true.

I know his band was the "WAYLORS"...fans?got me....Yes his band was the Waylors, and the name for a Die Hard Waylon Fan.... ?
Don't tell me I've stumped the panel ? <g>
Hint: It's a name ya know and love !
Prize: Winner will get a (Mp3 song) of my Johnny Cash impersonation emailed to them !

[BIG RED]

I know Hosshead, it's a username here on the board,lol!

I liked that tune blindsquirrel. Sent it to a bunch of friends, and good luck to both of you, shoc

[blind squirrel]

I know Hosshead, it's a username here on the board,lol!

I liked that tune blindsquirrel. Sent it to a bunch of friends, and good luck to both of you, shoc
Thanks for passing the tune on....as you know a horseplayer needs all the help
he can get....

[Shacopate]

New song guys!

Just click this on to hear all of my music in the future:

http://www.esnips.com/web/ShacopatesMusicFolder

Thank you for all of the feedback and comments.

Shock

[Shacopate]

This is the e-mail I sent out to the peep's in my group tonight...

But first, check this song out:

http://www.esnips.com/doc/3bba1cd9-d295-4e99-9f2e-bbf920be8b60/Deliverance

Hey guys,

I joined this church today:

http://www.firstbaptist.org/

I'll be baptized next sunday. They wanted it, so I agreed. They also have no music director...hmmm? If it's God's will - okay - but I'm still going to go through with my plan; Work hard to get out of debt (because the bill collectors are already calling me) Write Christian music and organize musicfests through FBC. They have a music suite on the fourth floor and I was able to practice for 2 hours there today. Pass the swim test - 22 laps under 10 minutes and 2 laps under 30 seconds - and work as a lifeguard on Daytona Beach.

From there, I hope to go through the Police Academy and join the Beach Rangers...just a note...speeding on DB is a $300 fine, twice the amount on the street.

I've been working out like a maniac; Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, Muay Tai and weight training to get ready for the academy. I'm also doing kickboxing sessions with Mike Bell, who was the world champion for 10 years in a row.

I also plan to ask Jessica, from Gold's Gym - to go surfing with me next weekend.

I actually sang this song, that I wrote last night - in church tonight - can you believe it? ME SINGING?...in front of a thousand people...I had never sang in front of people in my life.

Here it is:

Yes Lord I hear you,
Yes Lord I understand,
Yes Lord I know...the world needs a helping hand

(vocal melody becomes upbeat, music faster)

Whatever I do...I wanna do for you,
Wherever I go I want your love to Fa-Low - ME -

(music speeds up)

Into this beautiful world you created,
The sun the stars and the moon,
Lets celebrate it!

And happiness is yours if we share it,
How much you love the world,
Let me hear it!

You gave your only son,
So that we could be as one,
In the spirit!

Hear it now - GOD LOVES THE WORLD,
Shout it out - GOD LOVES THE WORLD,
Learn how - GOD LOVES THE WORLD,
Read the word - GOD LOVES THE WORLD

Click this link to hear all of my music in the future:

http://www.esnips.com/web/ShacopatesMusicFolder

May God bless you all,

Kevin