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June 8th, 2008
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Playing guitar for what seems like forever.
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Last Online: 8 Minutes Ago 04:49 PM
Location: China, oh yes!
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Goodbye To All That
Well, tomorrow is my last day in Yongji, the town in which I have taught for the last 8 months. I'm extremely unhappy to be leaving China, but that's the way it is at the moment with the visa situation. I fly to Beijing on Tuesday, and then to Korea on Thursday.
As this was the last chance I'd get to record for the foreseeable future, I was going to finish 'Get Up And Go', (the song that nearly killed me!) but I started to get the idea for this. It's a long way from perfect but my computer,(read; Vista) was mucking around with Reaper again, hence the speeding up of the drums and glitches.
I hope that you like this one, and forgive the mistakes, the terrible drum track and inferior recording.
Ian
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June 8th, 2008
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Playing guitar for over a year.
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Last Online: 7 Hours Ago 09:05 AM
Location: japan
Posts: 1,143
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it's always good to hear you jam, Ian. memories, yes they are so important to us all. hope you stay in touch with us all here
windsong
I probably never listen to how other songwriters write their songs, I just write on using my own imagination. windsong
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June 8th, 2008
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Playing guitar for what seems like forever.
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Last Online: 3 Hours Ago 12:57 PM
Location: Mile High City
Posts: 2,899
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Nice tune. Sorry to hear they are kicking you out. Political BS!
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June 8th, 2008
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Last Online: 1 Minute Ago 04:56 PM
Location: Land of Lincoln - Illinois
Posts: 5,370
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Ian,
Nice tune. Good lyrics, and sorry to see that its just not working out
and you said all of that in the song.
Nothin sweeter than the sound of music comin out of a 6 string box - EZ me Music / ASCAP
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June 8th, 2008
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Playing guitar for over a year.
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Last Online: 58 Minutes Ago 03:59 PM
Location: Cornwall
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Hi Ian great tune, those lyrics hit home, sorry to hear this has happened to you, the Chinese and the UK Government have kept this quiet, It's bad enough that they've trashed the Olympic Spirit, what they've done to you and others just adds to my low opinion of the Chinese Politicians and Politicians in general, I hope you are allowed to return after the Olympics.
Keep Safe and keep us posted on how you're getting on
Chris
You don't stop laughing when you grow old; you grow old when you stop laughing.
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June 8th, 2008
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Playing guitar for over a year.
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Last Online: 5 Hours Ago 11:02 AM
Location: Appox.6522 guitar lengths N. of Detroit USA
Posts: 5,213
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Your emotions came thru very well in that Ian...
I'll be looking forward to your "new setting" inspired tunes...best of luck to you!
"To play without passion is unexcusable" - Ludwig Van Beethoven
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June 9th, 2008
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Last Online: 5 Hours Ago 11:54 AM
Location: Missouri Ozarks
Posts: 915
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Song's great as usual. Situation it's about sucks.
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June 9th, 2008
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Last Online: 59 Minutes Ago 03:58 PM
Location: Alabama
Posts: 5,054
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Sorry about your situation, hopefully it will turn around soon. Good job on the tune, nice playing (as usual) and great emotion in the song.
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June 9th, 2008
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Playing guitar for what seems like forever.
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Last Online: 8 Minutes Ago 04:49 PM
Location: China, oh yes!
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Thank you all for your kind words. I'm pretty hopeful that I'll be back, but I'm taking my computer with me! Unfortunately I'm leaving my guitar, if I don't come back, the school can have it.
Just a note on the song, written and (badly) recorded in 2 hours. I feel I'm developing as a songwriter, and in a way I didn't expect. However, my guitar playing seems to be a little 'samey' at the moment.
Anyway, thanks again to everyone who listened, speak to you all soon.
Ian
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June 9th, 2008
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Last Online: 19 Hours Ago 09:00 PM
Location: Jackson, New Jersey
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Its the politicians that keep the people of the world seperated.
Great job on the song, I love your playing, its always so melodic.
Dont stay away too long..... 
SlipSliding_______away
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June 11th, 2008
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Playing guitar for over 10 years.
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Last Online: 1 Week Ago 08:11 PM
Location: Durham, England
Posts: 1,478
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Let's hope you're right, whatever happens, you're a fine musician, good luck.
When all else fails, read the instructions.
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June 11th, 2008
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Last Online: 6 Hours Ago 10:45 AM
Location: Flushing, MI
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Another strong outing, Ian, rough as it is. Hope you're able to get back soon. Looking forward to getting back in touch as you get settled in wherever you land.
Chris
Life- live it.
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June 15th, 2008
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Last Online: 8 Minutes Ago 04:49 PM
Location: China, oh yes!
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Thanks everyone, I'm in Korea at the moment, but that's temporary. Gene, I'm glad to hear you're ok after the earthquake,
Ian
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June 15th, 2008
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Last Online: 7 Hours Ago 09:05 AM
Location: japan
Posts: 1,143
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ian McAllister
Thanks everyone, I'm in Korea at the moment, but that's temporary. Gene, I'm glad to hear you're ok after the earthquake,
Ian
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Thanks Ian, doing fine. Good to hear from ya. Hope all is well with you.
I probably never listen to how other songwriters write their songs, I just write on using my own imagination. windsong
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June 15th, 2008
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Playing guitar for less than a year.
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Last Online: 2 Days Ago 04:00 PM
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 70
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Good luck Ian, sure we're all thinking about you on your travels.
Stay safe
CC
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