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Old 10-09-2011, 11:48 PM   #1
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This still needs work, but I kind of like it dirty and organic... So here is a shitty version of Hallelujah recorded about 15 minutes ago:

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Old 10-10-2011, 10:12 AM   #2
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This still needs work, but I kind of like it dirty and organic... So here is a shitty version of Hallelujah recorded about 15 minutes ago
Not shitty at all!
You have no idea how many times I lay in my bedroom in London hearing Steve practice this over and over. He was a competant player (something I have never been) but he simply did not have a voice.

I think it sounds great already.
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Old 10-10-2011, 10:41 AM   #3
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Rufus Wainright's version is particularly good.
I agree.

How 'bout




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Old 10-12-2011, 04:34 PM   #4
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This still needs work, but I kind of like it dirty and organic... So here is a shitty version of Hallelujah recorded about 15 minutes ago:

I like what you're doing here, keep it up!
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Old 10-09-2011, 11:51 PM   #5
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I have an easier time with the high notes if I stand up and sing loud....but I couldn't get th iPad pointed right for standing....
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Old 10-10-2011, 12:12 AM   #6
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Nice.

I wish I could sing.
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Old 10-10-2011, 10:34 AM   #7
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thanks!
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Old 10-10-2011, 10:48 AM   #8
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Ooh, a divorce song! (we just disagree)
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Old 10-10-2011, 11:03 AM   #9
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OH, I Lurve Moonshadow. a bit repetitive, but it's right down the middle of my range. I may have a go at that.
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Old 10-10-2011, 11:18 AM   #10
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Great Jim!
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Old 10-10-2011, 03:07 PM   #11
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Excellent choice Spexx. Yes please Jim. Give it a go!
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Old 10-11-2011, 11:38 AM   #12
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wow, there's a whole lot of Cat Stevens that I like. I forgot all about him.

The Wind is maybe my favorite....



and Oh very Young.... love that...


although it's not a pure guitar song...
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Old 10-11-2011, 12:01 PM   #13
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Do know what Cat Stevens' birth name was?

Steven Katz.

Thanks folks, I'll be here all week. Try the Halal goat.
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Old 10-11-2011, 06:58 PM   #14
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I always found mooshadow to be grotesque. Hey, my hands have been cut off and my eyes gouged out, but look on the bright side...
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Old 10-12-2011, 10:37 AM   #15
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I always found mooshadow to be grotesque. Hey, my hands have been cut off and my eyes gouged out, but look on the bright side...
Like "The Giving Tree"?

I love Shel Silverstein, *DESPITE* this story of his.
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