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Lost a close friend today, he loved this song.

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  • This topic has 13 replies, 7 voices, and was last updated 3 years, 11 months ago by Johan L.
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    • July 19, 2021 at 7:00 pm #262405
      Johan L
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        I’ve never even dared trying to sing this before today. But it was the right thing to do. We listened to it a lot. I’m going to miss him. 43 years old is just not fair.
        I’m not a singer obviously, but I’ve been trying to learn the basics of it for about a year. Well anyway..

        https://drive.google.com/file/d/14cHlXd3gHGan8Ly_mdrTsu7LXiZn6L2Y/view?usp=drivesdk

        - "Pretty Fingers Parker"

      • July 19, 2021 at 7:21 pm #262406
        Michael L
        Participant

          Johan, so sorry for the loss of your friend. Sometimes life just doesn’t seem to make sense. This was a wonderful tribute and very well done. I’m sure your friend would be proud. Keep singing, it’s sounding very good.

        • July 19, 2021 at 8:57 pm #262412
          Canada Moose
          Participant

            Singing takes a lot of guts, especially singing with real emotion.
            well done, Johan, beautiful tribute to your friend

          • July 20, 2021 at 2:38 am #262413
            Anonymous

              Condolences for the loss of your friend Johan. That was beautiful tribute…nicely done.

            • July 20, 2021 at 9:38 am #262421
              Billy
              Participant

                My condolences on the loss of your close friend, life is the shitty sometimes.
                Fantastic tribute Johan.

                ..Billy..

              • July 20, 2021 at 3:34 pm #262438
                Fred P
                Participant

                  My condolences for your loss. And my congratulations and applause for you baring your soul about it.a

                • July 20, 2021 at 6:36 pm #262444
                  Johan L
                  Participant

                    Thank you for the condolences. It’s ruff.
                    Seems I’m going into a creative hyperdrive as a defense mechanism this time. I’ve basically been playing guitar and creating stuff non stop since well, is it 48h?

                    It’s time to sleep now.
                    I include a taste of my most recent foolishness. I’m backing my own vocals. Improvising without using any pitch correction or autotune. Maybe I’ll take a step back and build on this later.

                    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zvZlcrBxSv3sAYtuqL3ApBVw0jYv5DRU/view?usp=drivesdk

                    - "Pretty Fingers Parker"

                  • July 22, 2021 at 9:39 am #262503
                    Denise
                    Participant

                      Hey Johan, wow your singing is soo good!
                      I am amazed. This is a beautiful song and I like your rhythm playing, too. Great rec quality.
                      You did this for your dear friend.
                      I feel so sorry for your loss. Expressing yourself with singing and playing helps. Music is a healer.
                      Denise

                      PS: you should have submitted this song on “Showcase your playing”..I just discovered your sub by coincidence.

                      More Blues!

                    • July 23, 2021 at 12:08 pm #262590
                      Johan L
                      Participant

                        Trying to be better.

                        - "Pretty Fingers Parker"

                      • July 24, 2021 at 11:41 am #262685
                        Johan L
                        Participant

                          If anyone dares.
                          Listen to this.

                          https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n-H8Zwujf49HQjbDez6Rdwa7QV0ybsr1/view?usp=drivesdk

                          - "Pretty Fingers Parker"

                        • July 26, 2021 at 9:03 am #262754
                          Johan L
                          Participant

                            Here I’m doing the worst thing I can possibly imagine and have mixed this in a way so my voice really comes through. Nothing to hide behind.. 😱

                            https://drive.google.com/file/d/1msiHeqIslGcr8Db8EbQ701hkpoAtcP0a/view?usp=drivesdk

                            - "Pretty Fingers Parker"

                            • July 26, 2021 at 12:41 pm #262764
                              Billy
                              Participant

                                Sounding good mate, song imho was a bit slow tempo wise but your singing is very good, let it rip kiddo, let it rip.

                                ..Billy..

                            • July 26, 2021 at 6:44 pm #262795
                              Johan L
                              Participant

                                Slow tempo needs ambience.

                                https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NeaLHcPpvANguHjJjTKlUunPxoBY2TfD/view?usp=drivesdk

                                - "Pretty Fingers Parker"

                              • July 30, 2021 at 1:45 pm #263417
                                Johan L
                                Participant

                                  Trying many different things right now regarding my voice.
                                  Can’t judge by myself as usual.
                                  But this one is tricky to play and sing simultaneously.

                                  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hRNXOaaz3GjMOjMSXzMlCfUAS2JkZVzn/view?usp=drivesdk

                                  - "Pretty Fingers Parker"

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