Virginia (Take Four)
I’m posting “Virginia” today because it’s a happy song.
And also because it’s one of the states that showed us last night that there’s no such thing as a red state or a blue state. That there’s just United States.
We’ve got real drums, real claps, electric guitar, mandolin - and a bass track played by the baritone guitar.
And we’ve got a new president!
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heather wrote on 05 Nov 2008 at 10:20 am :
It’s a great production, a great mixdown for an amazing morning following a stunning night. I actually love this song in this mixdown - I think all the elements coalesce with a brightness (emotionally and audio-wise) that really lifts this song. I find that I like the overall impression and the combination of the elements than previous takes.
I’m more than a bit elated by Virginia, the election and “Virginia”! (Even though they’re real claps, I love clap tracks…)
And in stunningly good timing, a video of the acceptance speech last night loaded and the audio was running in the background during the bridge.
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Wendi Kelly wrote on 05 Nov 2008 at 10:33 am :
I still think this is my FAVORITE song on the CD. I will be playing this all day. Thanks! over and over while I NaNo write…..
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Cher wrote on 05 Nov 2008 at 10:36 am :
awesome! it came out just wonderful-nice start to my morning-and what a kick off to the beginning of a new era for our country…
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Tracy McCabe Stewart wrote on 05 Nov 2008 at 10:58 am :
I love it, but then I’ve liked all the versions of all the songs; some more than others, but they all work for me. This album is destined to be my favorite of all of yours. Virginia feels particularly appropriate on this incredibly hopeful new day!
Tracy
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Lance wrote on 05 Nov 2008 at 11:08 am :
Christine, this song rocks in so many grand ways (I love it)! Just like these “United States” we live in…
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NancyCz wrote on 05 Nov 2008 at 11:32 am :
Love it! I don’t know if the worded bridge has ever resonated with me as much as this morning… but something about today has made it click. I actually caught myself singing along instead of “ba da bababa”. But, be it known: I still loooooooove the non-worded version
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Amy Bush Bradley wrote on 05 Nov 2008 at 12:40 pm :
It’s pure liquid sunshine and joy to the ears and soul… Absolutely beautiful… I love all of your tunes, Christine!
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Irene wrote on 05 Nov 2008 at 6:13 pm :
Christine,
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Mark wrote on 05 Nov 2008 at 8:39 pm :
Love it.
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Emily wrote on 05 Nov 2008 at 8:58 pm :
This song makes me smile. I like it
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Tari wrote on 06 Nov 2008 at 12:20 am :
Hey, Christine, this is just such a fun song, and I absolutely love it! As I started to listen to the new version, my first thought was that there wasn’t a single thing that you could do with it that could possibly take away from it — it’s just so infectiously joy-filled. Well, OK, maybe if you let that “disco slut” add some Air Supply stuff to it…:-)
However, after listening to it several times, I have one little moment that distracts me every time. The little percussion bit just before the bridge…it always seems out of place to me. For what it’s worth…
Even so, every time I listen, it makes me smile…big!
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Christine wrote on 06 Nov 2008 at 1:09 am :
hi everyone! just arrived in shepherdstown to do an all day training tomorrow. i like the photos on your avatars! Very cool to see what some of you look like!
Thanks for all the good thoughts…
and yea Tari - i don’t like that little thingee either. That was one of those things that Ben kept saying “hey i really like that!” and i was a little dubious. but it annoys me every time i hear it so it’s outta there.
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Elaine wrote on 06 Nov 2008 at 5:12 am :
Such a beautiful song - love it!
Love Amy’s comment about it being liquid sunshine and joy! Great description.
Glad the thing-ee before the bridge is going
Happ-ee training tomorrow!
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Daniel wrote on 06 Nov 2008 at 5:56 am :
Modern and thoughtful. Certainly one other best songs I’ve heard from you.
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Thom Shepard wrote on 06 Nov 2008 at 8:51 am :
simply beautiful !!! this is such a treat to have loved the original … as if we were sitting around with you when you first came up with it … and then hear it grow makes me love this song even more … it still feels the same as the first time … but much warmer, much more comfortable with all the other artists added.
Thank you for this treat today Christine !!! I can not wait to hear this one live with friends !!!
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Patty wrote on 06 Nov 2008 at 8:57 am :
Wow, what a great start to my day! I sing ‘Patricia’ instead of ‘Virginia’ I’e got a new personal theme song! Thanks, Christine, for everything.
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Sue wrote on 06 Nov 2008 at 12:06 pm :
Love it! Love its hope.
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Joanna wrote on 06 Nov 2008 at 2:01 pm :
you know Christine, you have such a beautiful way of remembering and expressing the good in the Universe! It is what I have always loved about you…this consciousness of simple joy. It is constant and true and rings so full of promise today.
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Tre wrote on 07 Nov 2008 at 3:04 am :
Virginia for president 2012
I wanna be her.
What works most for me is the authentic tone of your voice throughout. You never get overly psyched. The words do that. You just sing about her triumphs.
And the matter of factness about that message is powerful. Hope today went well…..hugs, Tre
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seabluelee wrote on 07 Nov 2008 at 8:28 am :
I too love this joyous song and have enjoyed hearing it develop from the beginning. Like Tre - I wanna be her! What a gift for the young girl who inspired it, to know that all things are possible….
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David Kreger wrote on 07 Nov 2008 at 7:06 pm :
Wonderful, Christine - joyous, catchy, inspiring! The instrumentation is great!
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luther k snow wrote on 08 Nov 2008 at 9:39 am :
Remember that talent I was telling you about who disappeared for a month? Came back with a hit single! Is this a funny business or what?
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Frank H wrote on 08 Nov 2008 at 12:42 pm :
New song. New president. Batting .500!
The song is great!
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Marie Therese wrote on 08 Nov 2008 at 9:02 pm :
I love the song Virginia because it’s about my sister!!! A good song for a good day:)
Marie Therese
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Mindful Mimi wrote on 09 Nov 2008 at 9:10 am :
Pretty pretty pretty. I’m still seeing myself and the girls driving on an empty road, wind in our hair, sun going down, on our way to having a great weekend - away from it all.
Thanks for that.
Mimi -
Thanks everyone! Marie-Therese! Welcome to our little Be-My-Record-Label community!
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If I listen once I wanna listen 1,000 times. The message and meaning in this tune are soo empowering…and not just for the self…the community, the nation, the world. There’s a tangible hope and pure desire in this one. Love it….soo much.
Tender thanks and hugs and hoping the conference this weekend went fantabulously well. Tre ~
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Cid wrote on 27 Nov 2008 at 2:53 am :
GOOD GRIEF, I love this song
it makes me think of the retreat and the awesome opportunity to hear it live…from the kitchen table version to this one, this song is just plain yummy!
Love the claps, love the real drums, love how this song scoops me up, carries me off and opens my eyes to all the possibilities.
As always, you leave me inspired- Cid
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Sue wrote on 04 Dec 2008 at 10:46 pm :
Hey Christine,
We had a weird misstep at our first encounter at Bett’s house concert, since resolved. But I am glad to hook up to you here and appreciate your sharing this beautiful uplifting song. It’s apropos for the times–change is coming and if we can all just change our brains a little, we can embrace it. Virginia.
Cheers
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fivecats wrote on 12 Dec 2008 at 11:03 am :
my honest opinion? this version is a bit over-produced. starting with the swooping-in first sound to the voice effects to the background singers… the acoustic, stand-alone version of this was so wonderfully pure. this version is starting to sound like it’s trying so hard to almost be pop-y while still holding on to some acoustic roots that its all a bit muddled for me.
but that’s just one producer’s opinion.
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