I just finished this one yesterday, called I Close My Eyes. All the instruments are RealTracks & Realdrums, except some midi strings (Miroslav Philharmonik), and the tremolo guitar part is a midi guitar with a lot of plugin effects . All the vocals are me. I hope you enjoy it!

I Close My Eyes

Here are the RT's/RD's used...

RealTracks in song: 518:Bass, Electric, Pop HalfNotes Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 1542:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopBelieve Ev16 065
RealTracks in song: 364:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 065
RealTracks in song: 368:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 065
RealTracks in song: 367:Guitar, Electric, Background Dreamy Ev 065
RealTracks in song: 369:Pedal Steel, Background Ev 065
RealDrums: RealDrums in Song: NashvillePop16^4-a:SideStick, HiHat , b:Snare, Hihat

And here are the lyrics...

I Close My Eyes
Music & Lyrics Copyright Stephen W. Young

It's late in the evening
Another day's done
And I pause in reflection
Of battles we've won
And good things received
That I never earned
And I close my eyes
And think about
The things I've learned

I've never seen the wind that blows
The clouds around
At times I hear your voice so clear
Without a sound

So it's on to tomorrow
And the plans we've drawn
And away with the sorrow
Of yesterdays gone

I've never seen the wind that blows
The clouds around
And I can hear your voice so clear
Without a sound

I've never seen the wind that blows
The clouds around
And I can hear your voice so clear
Without a sound

==

Have a great day!

Steve

Hey Steve,

Wow! What a beautiful song.
In some ways for me this is one of the best I've heard of your tunes.
Love the chorus. Never heard the idea of faith expressed any better then in this chorus.
So simple and yet so profound.
Two thumbs up on this one.
Gotta go and hear it again.

Tim

Ok, ok, ok...I thought that was AWESOME! I REALLY liked it! Talk about hitting emotions!

What are you using for the background vocals, even the ah's? They sound "Heavenly"!

The chorus is really catchy, and I have to agree, the lyric expresses faith very well.

Steve, in my book, you're a star!!!! Thanks for sharing this one with us!!!

Cheers,
Mike

Hey Steve.
The lyrics a very reflective.
The song has an overall haunting tone.

I loved the way you you held off the drums till the chorus.
Nice build up.

Great vocals.
Very moody.
Good work my friend AAA+

Hi Steve,

Yet another masterpiece! I've got to say, you set an incredibly high bar. This is wonderful work on every level.

All the best,
Noel

Tim,

Thanks so much! I really appreciate your time and comments. Glad you like this one. Glad it makes sense!


Steve

HearToLearn,

Thank you very much! On the background vocals, I layer them. I record each harmony part usually 3 time (separate tracks). I don't simply copy and paste, each track is its own recording of the part. So I will usually have about 9 tracks of background vocals. Then I "space" them around in the mix to fill it up. In this song, I used a lot of reverb on the bgv's, and that gives them a little more of a "heavenly" feel. But to answer your question, it's a combination of layering and effects.

Thanks again!

Steve

Mike,

Thanks very much, my friend! I really appreciate you taking the time to listen and comment!

Steve

Robert,

Thanks very much! I had to post something quick, to start catching up with you! I really appreciate your kind words!

Steve

Noel,

Now, you have me blushing! I truly appreciate your time and kind words!

Steve

Steve,

Just beautiful all around... Really loved the arrangement as well.

Bob

Steve,

This is a great song. Your singing voice matches your literary voice perfectly here. But more than that, there is a very honest feeling to it (if that makes sense).

Kudos!


-Robb

Bob,

As always, I appreciate your input. Thanks so much!

Steve

Robb,

Thank you so much for taking the time to listen and comment! Glad you like this one. This is one of those that comes from the heart. Thanks again!

Steve

Very enjoyable Steve, top notch. Perfect in every way.
This needs to be the title of an album, with this one as the last track on the CD, with a v..e..r..y long fade!


John

Steve,

I guess I'll just "ditto" all that's been said. A very nice song. Great mix! Beautiful vocals!
A fine job all around!!

Greg

Well done, well done. Ditto to all the previous comments.

What can I say that has not already been said.
It is above your usual high standard!!!

Alyn

Steve,

Simply beautiful! All has already been said: Great song.

Cheers,

Superbron

John,

Thanks so much! I hadn't thought about a slow fade out ending, but that does sound like a good idea. Very much appreciate your input!

Greg,

Thank you very much for your kind words! Glad you enjoyed it.

Malcolm,

Thanks for taking the time to listen and post your kind words!

Alyn,

Once again, thanks very much!

Superbron,

Thank you so much!

Steve

Had to have another listen to you're song, Love It!

Gettin Ant-z for tonight's webcast and listening again! Yall should hear this guy preach!
www.SteveYoungMinistries.org Wish it was on reverbnation so I could like it on my facebook, my Church friends would Love it!

Tommy,

Thanks! Glad you like this song!

Steve

Steve,

This is an exceptionally beautiful and meaningful song. What more can anyone say that hasn't already been said.

Val

Steve - this is most excellent! Vocal is superb and the song is very poignant.

"I've never seen the wind that blows the clouds around" - especially love that Steve.

Val, John, and Josie,

Thank you so much for all your kind words! Glad you like this song. I so appreciate your taking the time to listen and comment on this!

Steve

Hi Steve, very nice, well put together and nice use of the real tracks. Sounds good

Cheers

Nels

Nels,

Thank you very much! Your time and comments are much appreciated!

Steve

I really love this song from begging to end Grate job. I love the production , what did you use for mixing? Power tracks?

Steve,
Outstanding! I particularly like the harmonic structure of the chords in the chorus. Wow, what a great sound!
SD

JCJazz,

Thanks so much! Glad you like this! I used Logic Pro 9 as my DAW.

SpaceDoc,

Very much appreciated! Thanks for taking time to listen and comment.

Steve

good listen and nice work, you sing well steve.