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Goin' Home -- Final #529949 03/23/19 03:28 PM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 252 Chicago and Twin Cities ChicagoBob OP Apprentice
OP ChicagoBob Apprentice Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 252 Chicago and Twin Cities	This is the finished version of Goin Home. Goin' Home (feat. Mella) I am not great at mixing and mastering but better than the previous working version. Comments and advice welcome. This was created with the following BIAB RealTracks: Bass 366 Drums NashvilleEven 16 Guitar-strumming 368 Pedal Steel 369 Piano- Steinway Guitar Solo 2169 Mandolin LYRICS: GOIN’ HOME Verse I the sand in the glass keeps moving so fast it’s like I blinked and just like that I’m growing older & out on my own but if the mood hits me right or that song plays at night I swear all it takes is closing my eyes & I’m right there again Pre (1) laying in the backyard, counting those shooting stars or pulling out the drive for the very first time Yeah I see it all when I’m goin home Chorus (1) everything’s changed, but it’s all the same the mailbox may not have my name, but it’s where a part of me and memories are Yeah it taught me everything I know - So I guess in a way, I’m always gonna be Goin’ home Verse (2) you hear it all the time that worn out line home is where the heart is while that may be true I think there’s something to those four walls too No, I don’t need to move back or walk the front path to know that it shaped my life thru all the love, tears & smiles Pre (2) in that front porch light kissing him goodnight or seeing mom & dad waving goodbye Yeah I see it all when I’m goin’ home Chorus (2) everything’s changed, but it’s all the same the mailbox may not have my name, but it’s where a part of me and memories are Yeah it taught me everything I know - So I guess in a way, I’m always gonna be Goin’ home Bridge What I’d give to touch the ole cracked wooden fence or climb that backyard tree like a kid again I know it’s only a hundred miles but it seems so far away I wish I could turn back time to yesterday and see that… Chorus (3) everything’s changed, but it’s all the same the mailbox may not have my name, but it’s where a part of me and memories are Yeah it taught me everything I know - So I guess in a way, I’m always gonna be Goin’ home © 2019 Robert M Poznanovich, BMI Last edited by Andrew - PG Music; 01/25/21 08:10 AM.

Re: Goin' Home -- Final ChicagoBob #530027 03/24/19 03:16 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,951 Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran
Scott C Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,951 Edmonton, Ab, Canada	Very pretty song. Lovely vocal and lyric. Mandolin sounds great playing of the vocal and keeping the melody locked in. Harmonies were very cool as well. Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/

Re: Goin' Home -- Final ChicagoBob #530096 03/25/19 06:39 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,944 Texas Jim Expert
Jim Expert Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,944 Texas	Very pleasant mix... Like I said before... I think you got the makings for a pretty cool country song... Though I'm no expert, now it sounds radio ready... BTW... Tell Mella she has a beautiful voice. Jim †=☮&♥

Re: Goin' Home -- Final ChicagoBob #530104 03/25/19 07:07 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,336 Originally Missouri ... Now Al... Al-David Veteran
Al-David Veteran Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,336 Originally Missouri ... Now Al...	Hi Bob ... Oh yeah ... I really, really like this! A really great song and your mixing was spot on. I wouldn't change a thing. Mella gave you a very nice vocal - super sweet! And the harmony is so dang good! That was such a pleasure to listen to. Love the bridge - a real nice separation from the rest of the melody but a perfect fit for the contrast. It reminded me of some the Dixie Chicks later ballads. Regardless, it sounds stellar! I'd pay to hear it in concert! Wishing you the best ... Alan BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaksWin1132GB DDR5Rhyzen 9745xAT 2035 MicPeavey Nashville 112 AmpIbanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops

Re: Goin' Home -- Final ChicagoBob #530112 03/25/19 07:41 AM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 252 Chicago and Twin Cities ChicagoBob OP Apprentice
OP ChicagoBob Apprentice Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 252 Chicago and Twin Cities	Thanks everyone— this forum is the most supportive and helpful of any I have ever participated in. THANK YOU ALL

Re: Goin' Home -- Final ChicagoBob #530147 03/25/19 12:49 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 6,731 Rustyspoon# Veteran
Rustyspoon# Veteran Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 6,731	Bob, Sounds more wholesome than previous version, more brushed and settled. I am not a professional at mixing or such, but here is an opinion of "average" ear. I think balance between mandolin and vocals a little strange. Not sure how to explain it...Ok, seems like vocals are a bit too compressed like... production level compressed, but mandolin is wide and acoustically different from the rest. Your mix is excellent, just speaking out loud Thank you for posting! Misha.

Re: Goin' Home -- Final ChicagoBob #530178 03/25/19 03:16 PM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 1,362 Denmark W Will Josef Expert
Will Josef Expert W Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 1,362 Denmark	Hi Bob, That was I very nice track to listen to. I really like the overall vibe of the song and the vocal is just good! It is the first time I hear the song, so I cannot compare with previous versions, but I do like it as it is now. Would I have mixed it the same way? Probably not, but that is very much a matter of personal choice and taste. Thanks a lot for sharing! It is a very good song! Will

Re: Goin' Home -- Final ChicagoBob #530208 03/25/19 10:11 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,890 Cooran Queensland Australia rayc Veteran
rayc Veteran Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,890 Cooran Queensland Australia	Lovely voice sing a song that suits it well. Lovely narrative too. The mandolin is a little loud against the vocal and, maybe, the kick drum is a little aggressive for the song. Is the pedal steel leaning over towards the mandolin? There seems to be a little imbalance against the piano. Lovely song. Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe

Re: Goin' Home -- Final rayc #531078 04/01/19 12:25 PM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 252 Chicago and Twin Cities ChicagoBob OP Apprentice
OP ChicagoBob Apprentice Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 252 Chicago and Twin Cities	Thanks I will remix with your thoughts in mind RayC Last edited by Bob P; 04/01/19 12:26 PM.

Re: Goin' Home -- Final ChicagoBob #531084 04/01/19 01:11 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 Veteran
Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	I Liked the selection of instruments on this. The production is very well done. Great folk tune. Congrats to all. Rob https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: Goin' Home -- Final ChicagoBob #531100 04/01/19 02:10 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,954 BC Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff
Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,954 BC	This song was very pretty to listen to, and almost had a subtly sad hint to it. I can't tell if it's from a sense of nostalgia for something long past or from something else, but either way I really enjoyed the sadder tone to this song that I got from it. Thanks for sharing! Last edited by Ember - PG Music; 04/02/19 02:10 PM. Cheers, Ember

Re: Goin' Home -- Final Ember - PG Music #531108 04/01/19 03:34 PM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 252 Chicago and Twin Cities ChicagoBob OP Apprentice
OP ChicagoBob Apprentice Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 252 Chicago and Twin Cities	Ember---interesting take on your emotions. I wrote it while feeling somewhat sad. I took a ride past my old house and that inspired me. I sat for a few minutes and just thought about the memories and then noticed that someone else's name was on the mailbox/

Re: Goin' Home -- Final ChicagoBob #531136 04/02/19 03:36 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 15,293 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 15,293 GA USA	Definitely a Dixie Chicks feel and a very current Americana vibe also. Mixing is never finished...just abandoned. J&B Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos are here on our website.

Re: Goin' Home -- Final ChicagoBob #531153 04/02/19 05:09 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 3,414 Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff
Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 3,414	Wow - just wow! You guys nailed this! It really tugs on the heartstrings and flows beautifully well. The progressions and the vocals on this are both attention grabbing and memorable. And you did a truly excellent job with the mix. It sounds crisp and professional. I wouldn't bat an eyelash if I heard this on the radio - thanks for sharing Cheers, Deryk

Re: Goin' Home -- Final ChicagoBob #531220 04/02/19 02:09 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,954 BC Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff
Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,954 BC	Originally Posted By: Bob P Ember---interesting take on your emotions. I wrote it while feeling somewhat sad. I took a ride past my old house and that inspired me. I sat for a few minutes and just thought about the memories and then noticed that someone else's name was on the mailbox/ That sounds so heart-wrenching! My parents have lived in the same house since I was little and my sister and her two kids now live there, so it seems it'll be staying in the family with any luck! Just from my own experiences I can see where that might evoke a sense of sadness, and I definitely feel that came across in your song. Cheers, Ember

Re: Goin' Home -- Final Ember - PG Music #531355 04/03/19 01:55 PM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 252 Chicago and Twin Cities ChicagoBob OP Apprentice
OP ChicagoBob Apprentice Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 252 Chicago and Twin Cities	Thanks Ember.. Cool that you kept it in the family

Re: Goin' Home -- Final ChicagoBob #553947 09/09/19 06:39 PM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 252 Chicago and Twin Cities ChicagoBob OP Apprentice
OP ChicagoBob Apprentice Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 252 Chicago and Twin Cities	Janice and Bud said this sounded like a Dixie Chicks song. They are back in the studio so I am working on pitching this to them.

Re: Goin' Home -- Final ChicagoBob #554485 09/12/19 02:29 PM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,472 Maryland TuneMonger Veteran
TuneMonger Veteran Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,472 Maryland	Very nice, I especially liked the 'mailbox may not have my name' line. That opened up your song in my mind. Windows 11, Intel Core I5 10400, 16 gig ram, Scarlett 2i2, Sony Acid Music Studio 10, BIAB 2020 UltraPlus Pak

Re: Goin' Home -- Final ChicagoBob #554494 09/12/19 04:35 PM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 7,509 Sacramento, California dcuny Veteran
dcuny Veteran Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 7,509 Sacramento, California	Really excellent work on the write and melody. Well sung, and the instrumentation is nice. As far as suggestions, I think the vocal on the first verse is too quiet in comparison to the remaining verses. The volume dips particularly low on "I'm right there again." For the remainder of the vocal, it's much better, but the volume isn't consistent. And at times, it feels like the guitar is overwhelming the vocals on the verses. Compressors are the typical tool for fixing this, sometimes chained together. There are also vocal riders that are basically specialized compressors for vocals - set the volume, and it'll automatically "ride" the fader so the vocal stays at a constant volume. I don't know what DAW you're using. There's a vocal rider from Waves, although it's currently listed at full price Waves is always running sales, so the current $90 "sale" price isn't really much savings. If you've got Reaper, you can rig one up for free. Personally, I prefer to slice up my vocals at the syllables (or smaller), and normalize them (skipping the sibilants and plosives), but that's more than a bit extreme. -- David Cuny My virtual singer development blog Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?

Re: Goin' Home -- Final ChicagoBob #554650 09/13/19 02:08 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,043 Davis, CA G Greg Johnson Veteran
Greg Johnson Veteran G Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,043 Davis, CA	Looks like I missed this the first time...... beautiful song!!! Very engaging melody, and a wonderful arrangement! Very touching! I think I would have processed the vocals a bit differently.....warmer/wetter. Take care. Greg

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