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Hi all. This song is written with BB's new styles_SINNER.STY (Sinner 6-8 Folk)
Really enjoyed working on this one.

The story line is about the people that help and encourage us through life.
As for me some of that encouragement has come from this very forum for which I'm most grateful.
(BB threw in some chord variations so I went with it.)
As always all comments welcome. Rob


Encouraging Words

Keep walking beside me and fill me with encouraging words.
The pain overwhelms me you'll never know how much that it hurts.

The years go on by I'm hopeful the hurting will ease.
But still burns inside me I know there's no end it wont cease.

Chorus

I know there's a day when you'll have go
I'll hold back my fear hope not let it show.

Bridge
Chorus

I know there's a day when you'll have go
I'll hold back my fear hope not let it show

The clock keeps on ticking the hours slowly drift bye.
All alone in self pity its something I can not deny.

I'll raise up my eyes and empty dark thoughts in my head.
Then recall with great fondness encouraging words that you said.

Then recall with great fondness encouraging words that you said.

****** Song Summary *************
Title: Untitled Song
File:Encouraging Words.SGU
Key=D , Tempo 50, Length (m:s)=3:12
2 bar intro, 34 bar chorus, from bar 3 to bar 36. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
Soloist track has 719 notes, Soloist harmony is < no harmony >(0)
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes,
Style is _SINNER.STY (Sinner 6-8 Folk)

RealTracks in style: 533:Bass, Electric, 12-8 Crystal Sw 065
RealTracks in style: 3055:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm Folky68Mike Sw 050
RealTracks in style: 3054:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm Folky68Brent Sw 050
RealTracks in style: 2876:Fiddle, Background AmericanaSlow128Andy Sw 040
RealTracks in song: 1883:Piano, Acoustic, Soloist Country12-8John Sw 065
RealDrums [in style:AmericanaSlow128^02-a:Kick Snare, b:Ride Snare

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A well written country song in the vain of Ed Bruce...
Nicely written, Nicely sung!


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Hey there Rob4580, wowzers! This is beautiful and the instruments are layered nicely. Love the effects on the vocals. Thanks for sharing!


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Excellent tune Rob. Good luck on soundtradr. Well done


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Rob,

Really like this—it drips with soul, atmosphere and emotion. Love that piano solo—just killer. And a good write as well. Could see this working its way into a soundtrack. Very cool tune!

All the best,

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Rob,
Good song. As usual, your signature vocals stand out! I liked unusual "detuned" ending.

Comment. I would prefer drums more clear sounding and lighter, it seems as they have quite a bit of effect. They feel a bit detached to me. Rob, please do not take this as some serious critique, I am saying this from average listener viewpoint smile

Thank you for sharing!

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Rob

A very nice composition - and agree the piano solo is very nice.
Well sung as always.

Good work.

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Really nicely done smile Some great progressions here, and the whole tune has a soothing vibe to it. Definitely a proper throwback to classic country. Someone else mentioned Ed Bruce and that's a fair comparison.

I thought you did a great job - thanks for sharing!


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Hello Jim. Thanks for listening. Rob

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Originally Posted By: Joe -PG Music
Hey there Rob4580, wowzers! This is beautiful and the instruments are layered nicely. Love the effects on the vocals. Thanks for sharing!


Hello Joe. Thank you for your support. Rob

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Hi Scott. thanks for listening, Rob

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Very, very melancholy and very, very well done.

Great vocals and, as mentioned, the piano solo fits the mood well.

Kudos!

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Good song Rob. I really like this style and your use of it.

The production is very sharp, too.

Good luck with it on SongTradr.

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Rob, that’s a great style choice. It fits the lyrics and feel. Good lyrics,message and vocal. Nicely done , Tom

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Originally Posted By: Deej56
Rob,

Really like this—it drips with soul, atmosphere and emotion. Love that piano solo—just killer. And a good write as well. Could see this working its way into a soundtrack. Very cool tune!

All the best,

Deej


Thank you DeeJ56.
Thank you for your great comments. Rob

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Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
Rob,
Good song. As usual, your signature vocals stand out! I liked unusual "detuned" ending.

Comment. I would prefer drums more clear sounding and lighter, it seems as they have quite a bit of effect. They feel a bit detached to me. Rob, please do not take this as some serious critique, I am saying this from average listener viewpoint smile

Thank you for sharing!

Misha.


Hello Misha.
Thanks for the great advice. I was trying to bring out the high hat in the chorus and I agree there is too much affect on the drums.
Thank you for listening. Rob.

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Rob

A very nice composition - and agree the piano solo is very nice.
Well sung as always.

Good work.

Peter


Hello Peter. Many thanks for tour comment. Rob

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Originally Posted By: Deryk - PG Music
Really nicely done smile Some great progressions here, and the whole tune has a soothing vibe to it. Definitely a proper throwback to classic country. Someone else mentioned Ed Bruce and that's a fair comparison.

I thought you did a great job - thanks for sharing!


Thank you Dreryk. Rob

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Very, very melancholy and very, very well done.

Great vocals and, as mentioned, the piano solo fits the mood well.

Kudos!

J&B


Hello J&B Thanks for listening

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Nice work Rob! You have a great voice and it's on full display here in this great tune! Thanks, Torrey

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