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My lovely wife Gayle joined me for backing vocals (soprano and alto) for the Americana Xyra Styles 3 contest submission, done with the Seclude Style. This song is dedicated to all my friends and besties on the Forum and elsewhere who have been going through some bumpy times lately. Hang in there peeps. Keep the faith. Keep on Rising Performed By David and Gayle Snyder https://soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel/keep-on-risingV1 The preacher said it and I know it’s true I got a mansion up in the blue While I’m here, I’ll be like you, mama Every day I’ll do what I have to do CH Gonna keep on rising, up into the sky Gonna keep on rising, ‘til the day we die Don’t ask me how, don’t ask me why Gonna keep on rising to the sweet bye and bye Sweet bye and bye V2 This world is broken, but we’re still alive And the Lord has promised we will survive A man of faith, he doesn’t need any alibis He’ll look his maker in the eye, his maker knows how hard he tries CH: Bridge: And you can’t break me down Cause I can hear in my heart that trumpet sound And you can’t break me down Cause I’m praying now, on Holy Ground CH: Gonna keep on rising, up into the sky Gonna keep on rising, ‘til the day we die Don’t ask me how, don’t ask me why Gonna keep on rising to the sweet bye and bye Sweet bye and bye All music and lyrics copyright 2017 by David Snyder/ASCAP/Day of Faith Records Lead Vocals, David Snyder, Alto and Soprano Vocals, Gayle Snyder Song: Keep on Rising 2:58 Style is _SECLUDE.STY (Seclude Dramatic Newgrass) RealTracks in style: 2421:Bass, Acoustic, RockabillySlapBoomChicka Ev16 100 RealTracks in style: 2458:Strings, Rhythm CelticWaltz Ev 100 RealTracks in style: 623:Banjo, Background Backporch Ev 098 RealTracks in style: 1765:Guitar, High-Strung Acoustic, Fingerpicking Pop16ths Ev16 085 RealDrums in style: PopAmericanEv^1-a:SS 1/2 BB, b:Snare Half BB *******************
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Bravo, David! Right off the bat, those banjos are addictive - the vocal delivery on this is incredibly suiting to this sort of style  I could absolutely imagine hearing this on the radio! Thanks so much for sharing, you should be proud of this one!
Cheers,
Deryk
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David,
This has the secret sauce...EXCELLENT!
Great song and production - love the combination of your voices.
Bob
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Wow, wow, wow! I love the banjos so much in this one! I feel like banjos don't get the recognition they deserve, much like the accordion! There are so many great instruments out there that people just overlook.
Excellent use of the styles! <3 And lovely touch to have your wife sing with you!
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Ember
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I enjoyed your up tempo song especially the lyrics.
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Cool style - and you wrote a super song to use it on... one of those songs that seems like it has been around forever like an old favorite...
Nice to have Gayle join you. (I thought her vocals needed more reverb to set them back some - they seem dry compared to yours).
Your creativity never ceases to amaze me...
fj
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This is a great Americana song!
love the flow and feel
love the blending of the voices of you and Gayle
sounds like a winner to me
enjoyed the listen
Kenny
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Nice one David, enjoyed the listen! You should have Gayle sing with you more often, worked well I thought.
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Cool style - and you wrote a super song to use it on... one of those songs that seems like it has been around forever like an old favorite...
Nice to have Gayle join you. (I thought her vocals needed more reverb to set them back some - they seem dry compared to yours).
Your creativity never ceases to amaze me...
fj I agree!! It does sound like an instant classic. Has that authentic feel. Nice job both of you!! Take care. Greg
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Good job you too.
Nice production.
Rob
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Hey Thanks Kenny! I am really glad you enjoyed it!!
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Hi, David
I really like this
tune of yours very much !
It has such a haunting beat
and groove !
So nicely performed by
you and Gayle !
Congratulations to both
of you !
Cheers
Dani
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David and Gayle,
Picture us after a day's hard work in Anne-Marie's garden and then finally getting back inside for a warm cup of coffee.
And then..... turning on the computer like we always do, even log in to the PG page.
And then..... just by sheer coincidence happened to click on the song you guys just posted.
And then..... we picture how the two of you doing this thing together, enjoying every minute of it.
Well, we have to say it shows!
Very nice work guys!
Rob and Anne-Marie
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I also loved the tempo of the tune. Super vocal and harmony. Kudos to Gayle. Well done..
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Wonderful groove. Love that Bass. It has such a lovely tone.
Sweet uplifting song!
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David,
This is a great groove. I love the way the chord progression moves between major and minor. It's terrific to hear Gayle, too! You're quite a team.
As I said on Soundcloud, from start to finish this is an excellent journey.
It's enthusiastic thumbs up from me... both of them!
All the best,
Noel
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Oh yeah! If you get that rise thing going then keep the momentum up...it can be elusive.
Y'all done good and we enjoyed the results! Wonderful choice of RT's for the lyric and vocals.
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Thanks Dave!! Gayle really appreciated that--and so we did!!! Thanks a million!
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Thanks Greg!! That really means a lot to both of us!!
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