This is a simple song of what happens in life sometimes. My son got robbed about ten days ago. He wasn´t hurt or anything, thank God; the loss was material, but he was in front of a gun again - pointing at his stomach -, as the song title says, for a fourth time. This is his second time on a bus.
After I overcame the first impact, two days later, that phrase came to my mind – in English; yes, I tend to think a lot in English-, I though “…in front of a gun again…”, and then it began taking the shape of a song.
So here it is, a scary story told with simple lyrics and simple chords, and a rather long – that´s how I like it, sorry guys – but simple solo.
You´re born again when you´re still in one piece after being in front of a gun, gents.
Fender Mustang 1 v1 amp.
Four guitar tracks (all with the AL3000):
- Base rhythm throughout all the song,
- Fills, second rhythm before solo, and final “rhythm solo”,
- Main solo (with Touch Wah effect),
- Bass line (with a modified preset), lowered one octave down with Audacity, and some EQ done.
Drum track made with Hydrogen – took me a while to do it; around 5-6 hours for a +5 minute track
Audacity.
I don´t sing well. I did some adjustments to the vocal recording – compression, normalization, and EQ -, and minor additions. First time I record a song and sing, so I did my best to come with a decent mix with my resources (I know it can be bettered a lot). I can´t sing LOUD here at home, so that was an issue too, singing at low volume.
Solo starts at 2:46.
No more chit chat, hope you like it and hope you end up moving your feet at the beat of the song.
Here´s the lyrics in case it is not all clear (there might be some grammar errors ) Scroll down for the Soundcloud link
** Hey, guys, I must add that, same as in the other times, this wasn´t just an "unpleaseant" thing that happened. It´s not something we´d like to go through again. I actually thought on posting a thread about it, just to vent it out with you, but finally decided to only post about the song and just mentioning the event as the background that triggered the inspiration, but not making it the subject of the thread. Writing this song about it was actually therapeutic, and, aside of my Faith, helped dealing with it somehow. **
In front of a gun again
In front of a gun again
Your life in a blink, your eyes just standing still
Time freezes up and yet it´s going fast
A scream trapped inside, you think “Oh, not again”
In front of a gun again
In front of a gun again
Afraid of that hand that has my breath of life
Wondering if my book is gonna close
On all of my dreams and all the ones I love
In front of a gun again
In front of a gun again
In front of a gun again
Ten seconds later and I ask myself
Was this for real or was it just a dream
It´s hard to believe, you force yourself to see
You´re there in one piece, your life is yours to keep
In front of a gun again
Thanks be to God, I made it this time
Can´t wait to go home and see the love in your eyes
But the shaking is coming, there´s no more left to say
I was born for a fourth time
In front of a gun again
In front of a gun again
In front of a gun again...
PS: No vocals track below
Original #2 from sabasgr68 – In Front of a Gun Again (based on true events)
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There might be some plans for that, doc...
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Glad to hear he's ok. Thank god. This song is awesome! It has a very big Dire Straits vibe to it. I love the feel of it. Nice playing!
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Now you can, I was doing some late adjustments
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Thanks for your kind words, and I´m glad you liked it!Inforobinhood wrote: ↑Mon Mar 22, 2021 11:45 pm Glad to hear he's ok. Thank god. This song is awesome! It has a very big Dire Straits vibe to it. I love the feel of it. Nice playing!
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Yes my friend, i am happy to hear the tune. Well-made, well thought out. I really like the tone on the solo! Everything melts together perfectly. Im sorry for what you and your family have had to go through. I will pray for you and your's.
Thanks again for a great jam!
Thanks again for a great jam!
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Well played, Sabas. I hear some Neil Young style in there. But its your style. Its good.
I feel sorry for the state of Venezuela and so many good people living under such a situation.
I feel sorry for the state of Venezuela and so many good people living under such a situation.
"The man that hath no music in himself, nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils. The motions of his spirit are dull as night, and his affections dark as Erebus. Let no such man be trusted."
Great job! Really love the middle on this. Very cool. And--your singing is just fine, man! Nice tasty licks throughout, too.
Audacity can really make great recordings. A buddy of mine won't use anything else for his tunes.
Glad your son is OK.
Audacity can really make great recordings. A buddy of mine won't use anything else for his tunes.
Glad your son is OK.
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Thank you, Christopher. I appreciate it.Partscaster wrote: ↑Tue Mar 23, 2021 6:52 am Well played, Sabas. I hear some Neil Young style in there. But its your style. Its good.
I feel sorry for the state of Venezuela and so many good people living under such a situation.
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Thanks so much for your words, glad you liked it!
Yeah, I love Audacity too. It´s very good considering is free; still learning new things about it.
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Yeah... Thanks, and thanks, Ed.
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Very well done! And very impressive that you did in Audacity. Not the easiest thing to mix in! The guitar tone was perfect for this song and when the solo came in, it was just what was needed. Great job!
Oh, and I actually think that the vocals really fit the mood of the song.
Oh, and I actually think that the vocals really fit the mood of the song.
If I had something witty to say, I'd put it here.
Very nice! I agree with the Neil Young and Dire Straits vibe, and add a little Tom Petty in there.
Vocals were pretty good, but a little low in the mix. I always find it hard to bring the vocals way up front - it’s weird listening to your own voice.
Vocals were pretty good, but a little low in the mix. I always find it hard to bring the vocals way up front - it’s weird listening to your own voice.
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Yeah, it´s a way of dealing with it. Thanks so much, pal!
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Hey, Steve, thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it! I hoped to capture the mood in every sense... seems I did.RockYoWorld wrote: ↑Wed Mar 24, 2021 9:18 am Very well done! And very impressive that you did in Audacity. Not the easiest thing to mix in! The guitar tone was perfect for this song and when the solo came in, it was just what was needed. Great job!
Oh, and I actually think that the vocals really fit the mood of the song.
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Thanks, man... I appreciate your words. Yeah, it´s weird, and since I actually don´t like the sound of my voice, maybe I unconciously tried to hide it.
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Hey, guys, I must add that, same as in the other times, this wasn´t just an "unpleaseant" thing that happened. It´s not something we´d like to go through again. I actually thought on posting a thread about it, just to vent it out with you, but finally decided to only post about the song and just mentioning the event as the background that triggered the inspiration, but not making it the subject of the thread. Writing this song about it was actually therapeutic, and, aside of my Faith, helped dealing with it somehow.
And I must also say that I appreciate every word of support you´ve gave me after reading this, not only about the song itself.
And I must also say that I appreciate every word of support you´ve gave me after reading this, not only about the song itself.
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So sorry to hear what your family has to go through. It just keeps reminding me that civilization is just a paper thin veneer and it all goes away when you unravel civilization. Thank God you son is physically unhurt and hopefully the same for his mental and spiritual state too.
And that was a great song. I keep forgetting how good a guitar player you are. Very tasty and good groove.
Take care.
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And that was a great song. I keep forgetting how good a guitar player you are. Very tasty and good groove.
Take care.
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You're a helluva guy Sabas. I hear tinges of Lou Reed in that song. Good stuff. I am glad your son is okay and it remains that way.
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Thanks, Damon, I appreciate your kind words! Glad you enjoyed it.nomadh wrote: ↑Wed Mar 24, 2021 7:57 pm So sorry to hear what your family has to go through. It just keeps reminding me that civilization is just a paper thin veneer and it all goes away when you unravel civilization. Thank God you son is physically unhurt and hopefully the same for his mental and spiritual state too.
And that was a great song. I keep forgetting how good a guitar player you are. Very tasty and good groove.
Take care.
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