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Running On Empty (Completed)

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Michael Dixon
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    Published on 27 Jan 2023 / In Rock / Classic Rock

    This is a cover of Jackson Browne's "Running On Empty" from the live album of the same name. A few years ago I recorded this song with a woman named Rose who lives in Montreal, Canada. Rose sang all the vocals and played lead guitar, slide guitar, and bass. Bill Swanson (DrumrDad on Bandhub) played drums. I played the piano. That version is on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/5GZWRV6Pf0g. I wanted to record it over again on Bandhug with a male lead vocalist. I still had my original piano track and Rose's guitar tracks on my computer. With the generous help of CopyCat on Bandhug, I was able to use those original tracks synched with the new version. I am very grateful to Rose for those tracks, and to CopyCat for his excellent vocals and mixing assistance. Thanks to cbgb(Bob) for the new drum track.

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    Michael Dixon
    Michael Dixon 2 years ago

    Added to video description crediting Rose for both guitars and CopyCat for new vocals and mixing.

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    CopyCat
    CopyCat 2 years ago

    michaeldixon - Thank you for the very kind words!

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    Michael Dixon
    Michael Dixon 2 years ago

    CopyCat, sounds like you hit all the backing vocals. Is this one good to go?

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    Michael Dixon
    Michael Dixon 2 years ago

    Oh, it still needs bass from LIkenIt.

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    CopyCat
    CopyCat 2 years ago

    @Michael Dixon: Yep, bass - and the highest BV, where the singer echoes "blii-iind" after each "running blind". I thought maybe Cbien would like to take that part, and any other part he planned on singing, I can edit my track to remove any part he sings. It will sound good, when we're all through wit it.

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    Michael Dixon
    Michael Dixon 2 years ago

    @CopyCat : Oh, right. Cbien said from the start that it would be at least mid-February for that. No problem. LikenIt is always busy, too, so it will all be there whenever they're able to do it.

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    CopyCat
    CopyCat 2 years ago

    @Michael Dixon: Yep - No hurries, no worries :-)

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    Cbien
    Cbien 2 years ago

    @CopyCat : Your BV are perfect! Don't remove it! I'll try to record the "bliiii-iiiiiind" soon, not this sunday, but the next (feb 19th). Good job everyone, it sounds good. :)

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    Michael Dixon
    Michael Dixon 2 years ago

    @Cbien: It's waiting for you,,no problem! Thanks.

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    Michael Dixon
    Michael Dixon 2 years ago

    Turned BY back up so Cvien, CopyCat, and LikenIY can hear to record their parts. Should probably check the box that says
    "BT ONLY" when in the record mode to get it clearer.

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    CopyCat
    CopyCat 2 years ago

    Yeah :-)

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    Michael Dixon
    Michael Dixon 2 years ago

    I this is sounding fantastic with Rose's guitars added. All it needs now is bass and backing vocals. This mix has the BT turned off.

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    CopyCat
    CopyCat 2 years ago

    Sounds good. Remember, LikenIt and Cbien might want to use the BT when they record.

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    Michael Dixon
    Michael Dixon 2 years ago

    @CopyCat : Good point. turned it back up. Just wanted to hear what it sounded like "naked,"

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    CopyCat
    CopyCat 2 years ago

    @Michael Dixon: That's what's nice about the DAW page. We can always hear any mix we want, without affecting the published mix.

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    Michael Dixon
    Michael Dixon 2 years ago

    I added rhythm and slide guitar done in an mp3 by Rose from Montreal. CopyCat, I'm leaving it to you to straighten this all out!

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    CopyCat
    CopyCat 2 years ago

    Straight enough? :-)

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    Michael Dixon
    Michael Dixon 2 years ago

    @CopyCat : )

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