a Half a Check Man

by Brando Quin

Publisher: Brando Quin and John Mahoney of RavenPheat
Copyright: © 2008 Brando Quin Standard Copyright License
Language: English
Country: United States
  • Compact disc $10.00

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The story behind the song by Brando Quin and RavenPheat--After a divorce I was left with half a check to live off of, and the whole check wasn't much to begin with...lol, This humorous song was penned to sooth the pain. We're not in the top 10 Music Charts but We are in the Top 100! "A Half A Check Man" #73 on the Garageband Music Charts 11/22/2006 The #2 song of the album, "Brando Quin My Life, Music and Production by RavenPheat and Friends" Please click on the featured at www.garageband.com/artist/brandoquin records link to preview before purchasing...Latest Review--"Fun Intro MAN...This track has a good feeling about it. Vocals sound like Roy Orbison. The guitar, harmonica and lead guitar seem to ramble on with the vocals as a strong element. The lyric's are in key with the overall sound of this track."-- Guitarmoses, Carencro, Louisiana


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Garageband review of, "A Half a PayCheck Man" as performed by Brando Quin and RavenPheat
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16 Aug 2008 (updated 16 Aug 2008)
"Echoes and tokes...Ahhhh live tracks! Sweet stuff man. I definitely like the guitar with the bass and the vocals are pretty sick, gets the mood across very well. Extra Credit: Male Vocals, Guitars, Drums, Bass, Melody, Mood, Best Feel Good Track."--BreachedBand Vernon, British Columbia, Canada August 16th, 2008
Garageband review of, "A Half a PayCheck Man" as performed by Brando Quin and RavenPheat
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27 Jun 2008
live concert
oooohhh live, that's a big crowd, I've been divorced, this guy is talking to me, I think this is a really funny and good idea for song, I really like the intro and the idea


- ddbland
Thousand Oaks, California
June 25th, 2008
Garageband review of, "A Half a PayCheck Man" as performed by Brando Quin and RavenPheat
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5 Jun 2008
"Bells...what more needs to be said the song needs more cowbell. other than that this is a fiery hit."--BigSyke Beverly Hills, California May 26th, 2008
Review of "A Half A Check Man" performed by Brando Quin
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27 Aug 2007
"Wowsa--just the right dose of reverb on the vox - this reminds me of some pretty hardcore alt/punk rock I listened to way back in the day like Cramps or the Gun Club if that makes any sense which it probably does'nt. Anyway - I mean that as high praise as I loved both of those bands...its got alot of power this song."--Cinco Estrellas- EvetsKralc (Garageband) Sunshine, Florida

Review of "A Half A Check Man" performed by Brando Quin
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27 Aug 2007
"Rock! I love the guitar's sound and the harmonica. No two sounds work better for me. This song has a very catchy riff, when the singer goes into the chorus, the song gets even better. I like the drums in this too. Very simple, but it works. Over all I'll give you a 9.5 out of 10! Nice job!"--Hatcherdesigns (Garageband) Silver Spring, Maryland

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27 Aug 2007
"A new age here...whoa this is kind of heavy stuff I like it very cool and different. You asked for lead vocals at first just a tad light on the intro but then you just go to another level of acceptance... the vocals very talented singer makes me think of a cross between Billy Ray Cirus and Jim Morrison... this song the second time around sounds even better...ummm ok guitars suiting to the song and soothing like old fashioned Canned Heat with a Woodstock feel to it... the harmonica allways a welcome and cool addition to a band... the mix is really mastered pretty well... the arrangement right about right... the mood is so cool different I like this guys good job... A new age here..."*ric-skinrabbitts (Garageband) New Martinsville, West Virginia

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27 Aug 2007
"Dark, dark, dark--Would sound great in tarrantino movie. There is a dark edge to this sound, lead vocal...this a voice with menace lets hear it a bit more... Harp sounds great, set up the vocal nicely. Hey good tune I like it. thanks for the listen."--Gerrybhoy (Garageband) Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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27 Aug 2007
"Very original intro..I like the whistle and the howl. vocal fits the song really well. Overall a pretty good song."--IsaacMingo (Garageband) Louisville, Kentucky

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27 Aug 2007
"Powerful And Convincing...Roy Orbison meets T. Rex. Boy, I am showing my age now, huh!? This is a rockin' song for sure...This is just a good, powerful, well produced and performed song that could have been on the soundtrack to "Easy Rider." (Now I REALLY am showing my age!!!)
Great job!"--Sirgiant (Garageband) Ocala, Florida
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27 Aug 2007
"Smokey Lounge...The music in this song stands out. The harmonica was great and the guitars allowed the "riff" to impress..."--Mammaquinn (Garageband) Azilda, Ontario, Canada
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27 Aug 2007
"Strong and Rough...Real strong vocal and more of a total country rock or regular rock style...Guitar playing was mixed well and wasn't over riding the vocal..."--Drphone_2000 (Garageband) Dahlonega, Georgia
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27 Aug 2007
"Heavy...good ol' rock more then folk rock well done all around. This is a solid tune with almost all the ingredients."--Luciecote05 (Garageband)

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27 Aug 2007
"Sounds like 70s rock--Rockin' song reminiscent of 70s rock. Good guitar and drums for a rock-sounding song."--Harleyhorse (Garageband)

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27 Aug 2007
"Bluesy...This song definitly has something to it. I really like the harmonica and the guitar riffs. The singer is ok...Good luck!"--Hellbound13 (Garageband) Chicago, Illinois

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27 Aug 2007
"Great tune - Love the harmonic...Overall not a bad tune...
I like it. Extra Credit: Guitars, Melody, Originality."--Mstrinity (Garageband) Prattville, Alabama
January 9th, 2007
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27 Aug 2007
"Bluesy country...This song is a sort of downtempo rockabilly-esque bluesy number. The vocals are kind of gruff and overall the song is professionally done."--Demidenband (Garageband) Binghamton, New York
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27 Aug 2007
"Wailin'...The rawness of this has it's benefits... the "hall" sound reminds me of The Fugs or the Mothers....guitar tone is pretty ruddy and the vocal distant. The drum smack throughout is just off enough in it's random pace to be almost interesting, good luck..."-- Balladboy (Garageband) Lake Oswego, Oregon

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27 Aug 2007
"TRAILER THRASH...Yikes, I've fallen asleep and woken up in a trailer park. Is that a bed of artificial flowers I see next to the old Ford filled with garbage? Okay about this song. You asked for it. VOCALS- Not sure if it's under a Jack Daniels or a Southern Comfort influence but either way you get the picture. Very much in keeping with this genre. Certainly authentic. I'll grant you that. GUITARS- Sweaty and loose. Just the way I likes my women. Again, fitting for this category. So far you're 2 for 2. PERCUSSION- Almost in time throughout the song. A little off there. Perhaps the chimpanzee wearing the red bandana was tired. Needed a banana break. Still, much in line with the sloppy feel of the whole piece. You have done well in representing this genre. If I were in a bar right about now playing pool it would wash over me and pretty much live up to expectations..."--Jwarv (Garageband) West Milford, New Jersey
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27 Aug 2007
"Review from Truax Band...This belongs in the Blues/Rock section, maybe Americana. Anyway, cool song. This has a Bob Seger style rhythm with a Pink Floyd style Lead in places. Real drummer gives this a Human factor. Yes, remember when Human drummers existed? Bass guitar has a good tone and is on tempo...Thanks for sharing this"--Truax (Garageband) South Texas, Texas
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27 Aug 2007
"Jerry Lee vocals with a Hank Jr. feel...This tune has got that southern country rock feel with the heavy gritty rhythm electric guitar coupled with the west coast 60's rock lead guitar. The busy bass with the rock steady drums and the harmonica rounds out together to give this tune a classic swamp feel. The Jerry Lee Lewis vocal delivery style adds a touch of ferocity. I enjoyed the sudden death ending."--RenoSunday (Garageband) Wilds Of Northern Ontario, Ontario, Canada
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27 Aug 2007
"Surfer Americana...This song has a little bit of surfer rock and roll influence to it. The vocals are good...The guitars sound very good. I like the crunchy, bluesy rhythm, and the lead guitar is what seems to give the song its 'surfer' feel, lots of reverb, nice. The harmonica was okay..."--KeneTerryBand (Garageband) Portales, New Mexico

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27 Aug 2007
"Slide Whistle? The guitar tone and riff at the beginning immediately made me think of Jethro Tull, but by the time the harmonica kicks in I was thinking Kentucky Headhunters..."--Greendc30 (Garageband) Breckenridge, Texas

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27 Aug 2007
"Down and dirty, greasy Rock 'n Roll...Hey, I really like the guitar tone in this...uh er..tune. The opening riff is great, with a loud, dirty guitar tone...This is a good 'ol slow groovin' rock tune. Faces, Jason & the Scorchers come to mind. Yeah, the intro, with a cool harmonica and tempo with the sleazy guitar tone is promising...the guitar parts are quite good throughout...Nice harmonica and real good guitar stuff..."--Gritchie (Garageband) Wimberley, Texas
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27 Aug 2007
"Not bad...Good recording. All the instruments sounds great, especially harmonica and lead guitar."--Misterfrap (Garageband) Rome, Italy

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27 Aug 2007
"Fun Intro MAN--This track has a good feeling about it. Vocals sound like Roy Orbison. The guitar, harmonica and lead guitar seem to ramble on with the vocals as a strong element. The lyric's are in key with the overall sound of this track."-- Guitarmoses (Garageband) Carencro, Louisiana
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27 Aug 2007
"It's A Swamp Thing...Great slow buildup, guitar sound with harmonica is classic... Vocal is delivered with passion... Song is hip."--Jeffmaguire (Garageband)


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