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Title: Relax. (collab. Skub)
Post by: Binladeda on January 01, 2019, 07:01:49 PM

 Hi people of good taste.  HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all ;D ;D

 This is something that Skub and I did about three months ago.  So it's
 a bit late for summer...sorry ::) ::)

 As usual, I sent Skub an 'iffy' backing track, and he turned it into this...

 https://soundcloud.com/binladeda/relax   

  Blue sky and sunshine
On a summer day
Burnin' my worries
All away

Everything seems better
On a summer day
Take time out from workin'
Time to play

Let the sunshine ease your trouble
Just roll and let it flow
Worry makes your problems double
Just relax and let it go

People come and go
Doin' their thing
Busker in the shade of the corner shop
He starts to sing

I got no worries (he said)
I won't be here for long
Stop with your hurry now
And hear my song

Let the sunshine ease your trouble
Just roll and let it flow
Worry makes your problems double
Just relax and let it go

  Hope you enjoy.  Thanks for taking the time to give it a listen ;D ;D

Title: Re: Relax. (collab. Skub)
Post by: nooms on January 01, 2019, 07:35:50 PM
love the vocals.. jack bruce even ..  really good
on a great binly groove
moves lovely
excellent axe work going on... stings
top marks chaps

Title: Re: Relax. (collab. Skub)
Post by: fischermans on January 02, 2019, 06:48:00 AM
Sunshine, coconut and a hawaiian shirt. I feel it like this. Cool vibe thanks for sharing.
The shaps are on the road again.
Title: Re: Relax. (collab. Skub)
Post by: PaulyX on January 02, 2019, 08:31:59 AM
Hey Uncle Bin,
Lovely reggae-tinged track custom-built for the poolside. Well the days are getting longer already aren’t they, so I guess it’s fine to signpost us in the direction of summer.
I dug the ‘liquid’ sound effects and those reverb-laden slinky guitars, plus Skub’s vocals are cool of course.
Don’t know if you remember a band called ‘Bassomatic’ - William Orbit’s first band, early 90s.  It reminded me a bit of their vibe. I was a big fan of them (and this).
Title: Re: Relax. (collab. Skub)
Post by: pompeyjazz on January 02, 2019, 08:44:22 AM
Ah ! The boys are back in (Kingston) town. What a lovely laid back summer vibe that cheered me up no end. Top quality playing, performance and production with that distinctive Bin / Skub stylee. Loved it guys  8)
Title: Re: Relax. (collab. Skub)
Post by: shadowfax on January 02, 2019, 09:06:13 AM
Ahh :) it's summer already..where's my T shirt..nice one guy's :)
Title: Re: Relax. (collab. Skub)
Post by: Orange Mississippi on January 02, 2019, 09:25:21 AM
Hi I quite like this it’s got a good beat to it , it’s got a good vibe - funky , love the mix
Great stuff
Title: Re: Relax. (collab. Skub)
Post by: MichaelA on January 02, 2019, 12:51:16 PM
Everyone needs a summer song in the first week of Jan when things get a bit bleak for a while after Christmas. I like the vibe to this and its reggae/rock fusion. Harmonies are cool, a bit Talking Heads and then that solo is really delicious!

I am ready to book my summer hols now!  ;D
Title: Re: Relax. (collab. Skub)
Post by: Paulski on January 04, 2019, 02:17:46 AM
Relax? I can't find my good rum!  :D Just this cheap stuff.
Excellent work here boys - what with the binster's groove and the axe swinging and carribean vocals.  :D
I love this song's guts!

happy 2019  :D
Paul
Title: Re: Relax. (collab. Skub)
Post by: Movin Flavour on January 04, 2019, 08:47:27 AM
Great collab guys.

Davey.....can you play very guitar style.

This has hints of early Police Regatta De Blanc....really clever.

Great singing Davey, love the lyrics Busker in the Corner Shop.... Sets the scene really well.

Great production .....would love to do a collab with either of you!!!!


A very cool listen.

Sandeep
Title: Re: Relax. (collab. Skub)
Post by: Viscount Cramer & His Orchestra on January 04, 2019, 04:18:01 PM
Bloody freezin here but nothing like a bit of reggae-infused music to bring the thoughts of summer closer.

Another feast of guitar treats from you two.

That chorus doesn't bash you on the head and make you scream for mercy but by the end it has gently worked its way into my poor brain and won't let go.

(I've been listening to a lot of reggae -80s vintage- recently and might knock something up sometime!)

Roll on summer!
Title: Re: Relax. (collab. Skub)
Post by: Skub on January 05, 2019, 05:46:51 PM
As ever,bin overstates my involvement in this track,he's just being nice!  :D

@Movin Flavour (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20528) Bin played all the guitar you hear,Sandeep. I did vocals,bass and mixed it up a little.  :)

Bin's a cool dude to work with and both of us have been out of action for months,so it's good to hear this again.

Thanks for all the kind remarks.  :)
Title: Re: Relax. (collab. Skub)
Post by: crystalsuzy on January 06, 2019, 12:59:42 AM
Love the cool, laid back vibe of this one guys :) What better time to hear something like this, to remind us that summer will be back soon  :)
Great backing track Bin, and the melody and lyrics fit it like a glove :) Beautiful vocals as well.
Nothing to nit about this one...thanks for sharing :)
Title: Re: Relax. (collab. Skub)
Post by: cowparsleyman on January 06, 2019, 09:34:56 AM
Whato @Binladeda (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=18620) & @Skub (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20061) - Llovely piece of work, right up my alley, bin - You really do have a signature sound...

Really the best song of 2019  8)

LOVE the BVox..

Getting me in the mood to do something in the Reggae vein...

Keep as is, super prod from Skub, nice work indeed, tricky to control so many gtrs.

What are the guitars you used? there sounds like a Strat and a Tele...

Lovely






Title: Re: Relax. (collab. Skub)
Post by: PaulAds on January 06, 2019, 09:43:48 AM
Sumptuous.

Don't think I've heard a better vocal from Davy...he's done a fab job with what was, I suspect, already a great instrumental track.

Really super work, fellas.
Title: Re: Relax. (collab. Skub)
Post by: Binladeda on January 09, 2019, 11:33:14 AM

 Thanks a lot for taking the time to listen and comment guys  ;D ;D

 @PauiAds...thanks Paul. I agree with your comments regarding Mr.Vance.
                  The mans a musical wizard, and a real joy to work with.  He makes
                  it all sound so easy and comfortable, as if we have been playing together
                  for years ;D
 @cowparsleyman (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21308)....thanks Rich ;D .  Both ;D....don't know if Skub played one, and if he
                  did, it would probably be one that he had made himself ;D Look forward to
                  hearing your reggae song.....
 @crystalsuzy (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=18947)....Hi Suzy, thanks for your kind words ;D .  Always nice to hear from you.
                  Hope you are keeping well, and that you have a great 2019  xx
 @Skub (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20061)....  At the risk of overstating, and being nice :P ;D
                  You're a star ;D ;D ;D
 @Viscount Cramer & His Orchestra ...Yeah, I agree the chorus is a real grower. I remember
                  the first time I heard it, couldn't get it out of my head for days. I can now whistle
                  it on demand ;D
 @Movin Flavour (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20528) ..Thanks for your kind words.  Always up for a collab old chap ;D  Did you
                  have anything in mind ? I've always got stuff that needs vocals and lyrics....and mixing
                  and production, and everything else ;D .  Are you sure.... ;D ;D
 @Paulski (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19241) ...Thanks Paul.  Always,always,always nice to hear from you old friend ;D ;D ;D
                  Hope that cheap rum is keeping you warm this winter.  We're having a mild one :P...atm
                  Be in touch soon mate (still deaf), got something that I'm hoping will interest you...
 @Orange Mississippi (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22290) .. Pleased someone mentioned the reggae/rock fusion ;D .  It's what I set out to
                  do, when I was putting down the backing track.....thanks for that ;D
 @shadowfax (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20024) ... Hey Kev ;D .  Welcome home ;D.  Thanks for your kind words mate.  Nice to hear
                 you back in the saddle ;D
 @pompeyjazz (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20269) ..  Thanks PJ....talk soon
 @PaulyX (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21034) ....Hey Paul. Been a while mate ;D . I haven't forgotten about that pint ;D
                 Pleased you liked the song, but it really needs a sunshine/beach background to appreciate it
                 properly.....'pop-up' DJ on Brighton Beach this summer ?? When are you going to give the
                 forum a listen to Ram Raid ??  It's a real BEAUTY mate....I bldy love it ;D ;D
 @fischermans (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19014) ... Hey Fish .  Nice to see you back ;D.  Thanks for your comment. Pleased you're
                 still a fan ;D .  Look forward to hearing you work my friend....
 @nooms (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=11264) ... Jack Bruce eh ;D I'm sure Skub will like that reference.....is he still alive ;D
                 Thanks for the nod old chap ;D .  Hope all is well in your world....

 Thanks again guys....you are all just too kind xx


                 
 
Title: Re: Relax. (collab. Skub)
Post by: montydog on January 10, 2019, 02:52:40 PM
Hi Guys,

This is just what I needed to hear on a grey, January afternoon. Sand, sun and cocktails. Lovely vocal perfectly compliments the rolling, laid back groove. Nothing I would change except I wish it was June!

M
Title: Re: Relax. (collab. Skub)
Post by: MonnoDB on January 13, 2019, 09:53:37 PM
What a fantastic vibe this has - vocal & BV are SO good and that track - wow!! Cannot fault it.. What a treat!
Title: Re: Relax. (collab. Skub)
Post by: The Portrait Piano on January 14, 2019, 05:07:20 PM
Incredibly smooth, love the guitar solo. Just the kinda thing I'd put on when stuck in traffic, sit back roll one & smooth out lol
Title: Re: Relax. (collab. Skub)
Post by: Wicked Deeds on January 15, 2019, 06:49:07 PM
@Binladeda (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=18620) @Skub (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20061),

Love the groove and those superb/unique vocals. Lots of space, everything belonging in it's own place.  What's not to like fellas. Beautiful rhythm and that guitar playing - sooo good!!

Paul
Title: Re: Relax. (collab. Skub)
Post by: Martinswede on January 16, 2019, 10:20:34 AM
Hi Bin!

The song has this sweet 90's neo-psycadelic feeling, one that I'v always loved.
Maybe a few too many easy rhymes, but that's all the criticism I have to give.

Martin
Title: Re: Relax. (collab. Skub)
Post by: Neil C on January 16, 2019, 05:49:18 PM
Loads to love Bin and Skub,
Just skanking away, hypnotic and just flows
Thanks for sharing
Musical sunshine
:-) :-)
neil