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#427375 08/24/17 03:39 AM
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After Far too many sherbets (drinks).I thought it would be an experiment to try to write a song.
This is what came out.It was only mixed in Biab then transferred to Cubase ,where the vocals were added.
Please Please don't ask my what its about because I haven't a clue.
I sat and scribbled these words down ,didn't change anything and the recorded them.
Woke up this morning to this

https://soundcloud.com/brad-stevens-uk/midnight-blue

****** Song Summary *************
Title: MIDNIGHT BLUE
File:MIDNIGHT BLUE.SGU
Key=C , Tempo 85, Length (m:s)=4:47
No intro. 99 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 99. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes,
Style is _JBALLAD.STY (Classic J-Pop Ballad )

RealTracks in style: ~700:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 892:Piano, Acoustic, Solo-Accompaniment PopLiverpool Ev 065 (A-simple)
RealTracks in style: 2448:Guitar, Electric, Background, PopDreamyBrent Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 2335:String Quartet, Rhythm PopHall Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 2542:Pedal Steel, Background ModernBalladAtmosphere Ev16 065
RealTracks in song: 1875:Mandolin, Soloist CountryAndy Ev 085
RealDrums in style: NashvilleEven16^3-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat Open

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MIDNIGHT BLUE

MIDNIGHT BLUE
EYES THAT COULD SAVE A SOUL FROM DYING
TELL ME HOW
YOUR LOVE CAN EASE THIS PAIN
YOU BRING ME WHAT
MY HEART HAS ALWAYS WANTED
MIDNIGHT BLUE
MIDNIGHT BLUE ITS YOU

WHEN ALL IS LOST
YOU FIND A WAY
WHEN HOPE IS GONE YOU BRING THE DAY
IS THERE ANYTHING ANYWAY YOU CANT DO
MY MIDNIGHT BLUE


MIDNIGHT BLUE
WHERE HAVE ALL THE ANGELS GONE
IS THERE MORE
WAITING WITH A SAVIOURS SONG
CAN I BELEIVE
TOGETHER WE ARE A MOMENT STRONG
MIDNIGHT BLUE MIDNIGHT BLUE ITS YOU


WHEN ALL IS LOST
YOU FIND A WAY
WHEN HOPE IS GONE YOU BRING THE DAY
IS THERE ANYTHING ANYWAY YOU CANT DO
MY MIDNIGHT BLUE

BRIDGE

WHEN ALL IS LOST
YOU FIND A WAY
WHEN HOPE IS GONE YOU BRING THE DAY
IS THERE ANYTHING ANYWAY YOU CANT DO
MY MIDNIGHT BLUE

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Thanks for sharing, Biglad smile I really like the groove of this one. It is an excellent level of catchyness. The arrangement on this is seriously on point as well.

Great work on this!


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Hey Brad,

very nice song, less country than usual to my ears

I like the vocal effect and the easy flow of this

nice fade

enjoyed the listen

Kenny

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Thank you Kenny ,yeah its more drunk and tired than country lol.sometimes nice to have a little bit different vibe
glad you enjoyed brad


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Excellent Brad. Very different than your other stuff. Loved this tune. Well done


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Thank you Scott,no idea where it came from
glad you enjoyed it brad


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Never had a "sherbet", unless that's a generic name for a drink, in which case I've had a WHOLE LOT of them! This is really pretty!! I think it is my favorite of yours. Don't tell you doctor I said so, but keep drinking! Take care. Greg

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Very nice and different.

We like the way the weariness of the lyric is balanced by the mandolin. The RT choice works very well.

Well done!

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Well done Brad.
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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
Never had a "sherbet", unless that's a generic name for a drink, in which case I've had a WHOLE LOT of them! This is really pretty!! I think it is my favorite of yours. Don't tell you doctor I said so, but keep drinking! Take care. Greg


That's bang on Greg,Sherbet = drink .my doctor says ive a drink problem lol I say no I drink no problem.Thanks for the feedback greg


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Thanks Scott ,tiredness and drink took over but it seems to have turned out ok


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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Very nice and different.

We like the way the weariness of the lyric is balanced by the mandolin. The RT choice works very well.

Well done!

J&B


Thank you both I appreciate the feedback


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Brad, I enjoyed the vocal and melody. Good song. I believe the production would be improved with some mastering. Tom

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I really enjoy the somber feel to this song. You did a really fantastic job here.


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Originally Posted By: tommyad
Brad, I enjoyed the vocal and melody. Good song. I believe the production would be improved with some mastering. Tom


totally agree tom ,I just wish I had the abilty to do it.cheers brad


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Thanks you for the feed back Ember ,glad you enjoyed it .
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Maybe it's not supposed to make sense man.

But at least it sounds great!!

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I was about to ask you what this was about, but after a couple of drinks it was perfectly clear. I mean who among us hasn't written a song in a drunken stupor. grin Sad and soulful.

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Originally Posted By: David Snyder

Maybe it's not supposed to make sense man.

But at least it sounds great!!

Thanks David appreciate the feedback


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Originally Posted By: Buford
I was about to ask you what this was about, but after a couple of drinks it was perfectly clear. I mean who among us hasn't written a song in a drunken stupor. grin Sad and soulful.

Keep 'em coming,
Bob

Cheers bob your right we all think it sounds brilliant till the next morning lol.This one seems to be ok cheers brad


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