https://soundcloud.com/torrey-bliss/a-brighter-day-country

This is a country version (a genre I usually don't play but love)of a more upbeat song I posted quite a while back. I really felt it would work well with a country style. I hope it lifts someone's spirit.

BIAB
Bass 366 Electric Country EV 65
Drums Nashville EV 8
Guitar 365 Acoustic Fingerpicking EV 85
Guitar 362 Acoustic Strumming EV 85
Piano 2825 Rhythm Country Pop Mike 12 Key EV 85
Pedal Steel 2666 Rhythm Lush Chords Slow EV 75

Me
Vocals
Lead Guitar

Thanks for listening

A BRIGHTER DAY
Copyright 2016
Torrey Bliss/Ron Helm
Glass Gate Music
BMI
(Verse 1)
I always tried to hide it, a pride too strong to fight it
It never turned Your love from me
For years I kept denying, my heart was cold and dying
I was so blind but now I see
I’m not alone in this lost and crazy world
(Chorus)
Your love has no end You gave me one more chance
When I’d fallen so far away
You’ve proven You’re my best friend
You kept me believing that I would see
A brighter day
(Verse 2)
For me all hope was fading just like a ship that’s sailing
Lost out on stormy open seas
Your love is so amazing, the only thing that saved me
I’ve found the very thing I need
You took my fears and You cast them all away
(Bridge)
You could have turned Your back on me
You could have walked away
You’ve proven You’ll be faithful until the end

Hi Torrey,

I enjoyed listening. The feel is bright and happy and suits the lyrics really well. You've done a great job creating such a professional sounding work. Kudos to you.

Regards,
Noel

Hi Torrey,

You have a very nice, professional sound. It's strong pop-country song. Your mix is excellent as is the vocal. Love the chord arrangement on the chorus. Thanks for a great listen! Best to you,

Alan & Di

Excellent vocal Torrey. Loved the backtrack and lyric on this song. Well done

Torrey, The mix is great. Nice playing and vocals. A unique chord progression that fits the song. I enjoyed it. Tom

I love this version, too! Great arrangement!! Good job Torrey.

Excellent sound, very pleasant listening

Sergio

Thanks Noel for listening to and commenting on " A Brighter Day " I truly appreciate it. Torrey.

I enjoyed this song very much. Thanks, Torrey!

Hello, Torrey

Very catchy song as always.
Vocal and lead guitar are great and pleasant.
And a unique chord progression is your character.
As if I am listening to the country song written by Paul McCartney.
Very enjoyable listen.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Torrey,

Excellent song - excellent vocals! Great mix as well. Really enjoyed this one.

Bob

Torrey

Pro sound - nicely done - quality guitar playing and vocals.

Peter

I like this song. The chord progression is unique. It reminded me how songs used to be written.

My only nit with this is the treatment you chose for the vocals. Sounds like a phase shifter or maybe a doubler that's too high, on the vocals. I'd rather hear a more natural voice with just some verb.... that would be more intimate. You have a good voice, no need to hide behind FX.

Sounds great!
Can't pin down just where or when but I heard a little
touch of Dan Fogelberg in there who wrote and sang
beautiful songs. Very nice melody
Enjoyed

Kenny

Thanks Alan & Di for having a listen and commenting on " A Brighter Day". It's appreciated!

Torrey,

This does work just fine in a country style and I enjoyed the song in both versions- wish I could write melodies that sound so original!
Maybe that great guitar intro on the earlier version just shades it for me between the two.


Robert

Excellent feel, right from the first note.

I particularly like some of the chord changes, they provided unusual but masterful anticipation.

This is quite exceptional, complete with excellent vocals throughout.

Thanks for listening Scott. I appreciate it! Torrey

I'd like to say thanks to Tom, David, Sergio, John, Shigeki, Bob, Peter and Kenny for taking the time to listen and comment on this song. It means a lot to me that you not only receive comments from others for your work but give others like me your time also. Thanks, Torrey.

This does work as a country song quite well. I enjoyed this version but prefer the earlier version a bit better. Likely just because I've played that one more than a few times and have become accustomed to it.

The mix and production are really nice.

This has a feel of a Sonny James song to me.

Charlie

Torrey,

I really like this version. Has sort of a Michael Martin Murphey sound/feel to it...

Nice.

floyd

A top class song Torrey, I particularly liked the changes in the very catchy chorus, and the vocal harmonies. The instruments drop out in the outro is very smart! The mix is simply superb - perfectly balanced and lots of sparkle.

John

Robert, thanks so much for listening and commenting on my song. I appreciate it!!

Very nice Torrey, you nailed it. By all means keep some more country versions coming ;-)
There are so many country styles to choose from in band in a box ;-)

Rob

Thanks Charlie for the positive comments on "A Brighter Day" I truly appreciate it! Torrey

Hi Torrey.
Very clean and clear and a beautiful song.
I also would enjoy less processed vocals.
Cheers.

Thanks Herb and RichMac for listening and commenting on my song. As to your remark about a less processed vocal sound, I tried it both ways and the less processed sound just did not sound good to my ears. It left the song sounding dull and plain. I never feel as though I'm hiding behind an effect. I go for the best sound for my voice and feel confident in what I have used. Thanks

I remember this one. Loved it then and love it now!! I think the other format works a bit better but both are very nice. I always enjoy hearing your stuff! Take care. Greg