Here's a song I wrote in the 1980's and did a recording of back in 2010 when I first got BIAB. I never liked the recording from 2010... I had originally written the song in the key of (C) and that was just too darn high for me, not to mention I tried to throw everything but the kitchen sink into that first recording!

I'd like to think I've learned a little in the last 5 years when it comes to recording, not to mention I have my new recording toys ... Sooo I decided to give this song another try. I've lowered the key a step and a half to a more reasonable one (A) and tried not to put every RT there is in it. I sped it up a little bit and tried to sing in tune this time!

The original recording is down the list on my web page if you wanna compare. If you don't that's OK too.

All RT's (listed below) except where my Martin (Dean) makes an appearance for the guitar solo and of course I'm doing all the vocals.

As always all comments welcome.

Hope you enjoy,

Greg

http://achordmusic.mymusicstream.com/track/you-are-everything-2015


2 Drum tracks. I think they are both Nashville Country Train: one is brushes which are pretty dry and in the background and another with sticks that's up front with FX.
Bass Elec RT 379
Banjo RT 589
Fiddle Rhythm RT 593
Fiddle Solo RT 2008
Guitar Acou RT 378
Guitar Acou RT 598
Mandolin RT 599
Piano RT 1166 (I'm anxious to hear Floyd's opinion on my piano mix when it comes in on the 2nd verse)






YOU ARE EVERYTHING


©1982 Greg Achord


GIRL YOU KNOW SINCE I FOUND YOU THERE'S BEEN A CHANGE INSIDE

THOUGH I CAN'T EXPLAIN IT IT'S A FEELIN I JUST CAN'T HIDE

I FEEL IT EVERY TIME I'M WITH YOU EVERYTHING FEELS SO RIGHT

SO COME ON LET ME HOLD YOU LET ME LOVE YOU TONIGHT



YOU ARE EVERYTHING IN LIFE TO ME YOU AND ME TOGETHER THATS OUR DESTINY

YOU ARE EVERYTHING IN LIFE I HOPE TO FIND YOUR ONE IN A MILLION AND

I'M SO GLAD THAT YOUR MINE



LORD IT SEEMS THAT I'VE WAITED I'VE WAITED FOR SO LONG

LOOKING FOR THAT LADY WHO WOULD LOVE ME AND APPRECIATE MY SONGS

AND JUST WHEN IT SEEMED I'D NEVER FIND HER WELL THEN YOU CAME ALONG

GIVIN ME YOUR LOVIN AND GIVIN ME A REASON TO GO ON



YOU ARE EVERYTHING IN LIFE TO ME YOU AND ME TOGETHER THATS OUR DESTINY

YOU ARE EVERYTHING IN LIFE I HOPE TO FIND YOUR ONE IN A MILLION AND

I'M SO GLAD THAT YOUR MINE


(RIDE) 16 BARS


YOU ARE EVERYTHING IN LIFE TO ME YOU AND ME TOGETHER THATS OUR DESTINY

YOU ARE EVERYTHING IN LIFE I HOPE TO FIND YOUR ONE IN A MILLION AND

I'M SO GLAD THAT YOUR MINE / I'M SO GLAD THAT YOUR MINE

Greg,

I really like the feel of this - excellent vocals and mix as well!

Bob

Very nice song and good mix! The fiddle really jams. Vocal is very well performed and processed. Excellent track all around! Take care. Greg

Greg
Really like the toe tapping intro, sets the mood perfectly for the song. The fiddle fills in so well.
Very nicely balanced throughout.
Thanks for sharing!
Trevor

Every thing fits well.
Sounds like something from the early seventies.
Nice groove.
Good job.
Rob

Greg, This does sound like Cali country rock. I love the whole deal. Very well sung-fiddle great- Dean is smokin hot! Nice solo. I thought the piano was a tad, just a tad loud. I love the overall feel. This is your best post to date. I am going back in for another listen. Tom

Hi Grey,
Good rhythm!
As I am typing I am listening to the old version.
You've matured in those five years. This new version is brighter, more laid-back, less stressful.
I see great progress.
I 've enjoyed this one (two )
Fred

I agree. Plus 1 from me. I'm enjoying all your recent posts and I think you do great on vocals and your acoustic guitar work. I'm already looking forward to your next post.

Hi Greg,

you got a good voice and I like your guitar playing.
Nice song all around.

Guenter

Greg,

This is your best ever, I'd say. NICE mix!

The fiddle is wedged in all the right places in all the right ways. You did the piano "right". The bass is pumpin'!

Your vocals and harmonies have power. Sweet acoustic lead!!!

I chose not to listen to the old one. This is done right...

floyd

Thanks Bob I appreciate that.





Hey Greg thanks for the listen & nice comments.




Thanks a lot Trevor.




Thanks Rob... I am a child of the seventies!




Thanks Tom, Dean & I appreciate it. I worried the piano was a little loud, but I needed Floyd to hear it, and I kinda wanted it to be almost in your face.




Fred, thank you so much... I have a hard time listening to the old version!




Thank you c_fogle that's mighty nice of you.




Thanks Guenter.





Thanks Floyd I really appreciate it. Thrills me to have you say I got the piano "right"... if your gonna use it you might as well hear it! Thanks for the comment on my vocals too, I worked hard on that low harmony part!... The low harmonies don't come easy for me.
I'm choosing not to listen to the old one (anymore) as well.

Awesome tune. Had me from bar 1. Fiddle was very cool. Lyrics, singing, playing well done

Gotta say you did a fine job in producing this version, Greg. It's definitely got a great feel to it. Kudos for getting the harmonies like you did; they sound great!

David

Hi Greg,

Wow! This certainly presses all the 'feel good' buttons and makes for one heck of a happy musical journey. I thoroughly enjoyed it: great melody, great arrangement, very engaging vocals, excellent mix. This is my new favourite of yours

All the best,
Noel

• latest song: Just A Little After Midnight

Ditto Greg. Great job.

Josie

Greg,

like most of your songs this one has a great "live" feel to it. Dropping the key worked really well for your natural voice... nothing about this version sounds strained.

I like the instrument mix, and the way you phased sounds in and out of the mix.

The ending was very good... everything did what a real band would have done.

I really liked your personal contributions to the song (vocals and guitar solo... Did I detect some Marshall Tucker Band influence in the solo?)

I'm glad you took the time to resurrect it!

Very effective bluegrass backing for a
California country/rock song. Your
fine vocal and guitar nailed the feel.

Great mix. The soundscape sets
up nicely on my monitors.

We enjoyed the spin!!

J&B

Greg,

Nice song. I've gotta' admit I listened to the 2010 version to compare then and now. The original is not as bad as you hinted but, the key change did benefit your voice.

You have a good song library. I would hope to hear updated versions of more songs.

Can't wait to hear your next one.

Hey thanks Scott.




Thanks David... I worked pretty hard on those harmonies, especially the low one.





Thank you Noel. I always look forward to your comments.




Thanks Josie.




Hey Pat... Thanks for the nice comments. Always loved The Marshall Tucker Band & Toy Caldwell (still do several of their songs in my band)... so I would say yes!

Hoppin' little number Greg. Nicely done!


Regards,

Bob

Great vocal and melody. Swings along! Nice instrumentals. Cheers.

Very well done Greg, the song, the vocals, everything.
A very nice bluegrass feel!

Rob & Anne-Marie

A very good write. I like the melody and your vocals, and the whole mix is well done. And gotta love your guitar solo!

much enjoyed!

Thanks guys I appreciate it.




Jim,
Thanks for nice comments... I just might update a couple more of my early recordings.




Thanks Bob.