Monthly Archives: February 2010

Five Golden Rings

Posted on February 28, 2010 by gilbertbabin

Wrote this one in honour of the Olympics, which seem to me to be something good. Canada just won a gold metal at hockey, so this song has a fast pace. http://www.shediac.com/FRNV1_01.MP3

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The Sassy Harmonica

Posted on February 22, 2010 by gilbertbabin

Only a bit of harmonica. This is my second country song structure. Very simple song. Will eventually write lyrics for it. http://www.shediac.com/TSHV1_02.MP3

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Smarty Pants Blues

Posted on February 21, 2010 by gilbertbabin

Blues in B are kind of rare. Thought I’d give it a try.  Hope you enjoy this quiet yet upbeat blues. http://www.shediac.com/WBBV1_01.MP3

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Second Wave

Posted on February 21, 2010 by gilbertbabin

Here’s a quickie.  Not very original but that’s the way it goes, can’t always innovate.  This song has a lot of minors. http://www.shediac.com/SWVV1_01.MP3

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The Soar of the Eagle

Posted on February 19, 2010 by gilbertbabin

Ok. Its a Irish Eagle. And its flying.  Be forgiving for the mistakes. These pieces are recorded on first shot.  There are nice lines hidden in this one. http://www.shediac.com/SOEV1_01.MP3

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Letters Never Sent

Posted on February 18, 2010 by gilbertbabin

This is not really an instrumental piece. It is more like a song but I do some guitar picking instead of singing.   Think I’ll buy a piano so I can write richer music. http://www.shediac.com/LTLV1_01.MP3

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The Country Song

Posted on February 17, 2010 by gilbertbabin

First time I try to write a country music instrumental. Would be a lot easier on a horse.  If you put words to this one let me know. http://www.shediac.com/TCSV1_01.MP3

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Spanish Style Acoustic

Posted on February 16, 2010 by gilbertbabin

Plugged the guitar in the laptop a while back and made up this arrangement. http://www.shediac.com/gilbert.mp3

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The Old Man and The Old Woman

Posted on February 16, 2010 by gilbertbabin

This is one of the first tunes I ever heard.  I can remember my grand-mother humming it to me when I was a very young child.  In her home, there was a small house on the wall.  A little man or … Continue reading →

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Little Instrumental

Posted on February 16, 2010 by gilbertbabin

I heard this piece years ago and it has stayed in my mind.  Decided to record it before I forget it.  When I jam, I make mistakes but I believe that is how music should be so I record as is. … Continue reading →

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