I would like to dedicate my new song Kingdom Now to all the magnificent forum song posters who get out there every day, tearing it up, and inspiring me with their great songs that just keep getting better and better.

And also to my good buddy Hear To Learn who keeps relentlessly pushing and prodding me to new and dizzying heights of musical madness.


https://www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder/song/29560047-kingdom-now

https://soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel/kingdom-now

Details at bottom.

Kingdom Now

By David Snyder

V1

When midnight came
I was dreaming I could fly
an angel came from nowhere
and took me for a ride
we sang all night then she was gone
and left me dreaming
at the golden gates of dawn

PreChorus

And if you want it
I'll show you how
It’s a kingdom made of sound
And if you missed it
I'll break it down
This whole world
Is sacred ground

CH

And I’m not waiting on the Kingdom
I’m not waiting on the Kingdom
I’m not waiting on the Kingdom anyhow
I’m now waiting on the Kingdom
I’m not waiting on the Kingdom
Cause I’m living in the Kingdom
I'm living in the Kingdom
Now

V2

Each passing day
Draws us to our destiny
Faith is sometimes all we have
Sometimes all we need
So you be you and I’ll be me
just keep believing
That we really can be free

PreChorus

And if you want it
I will show you how
It’s a kingdom made of sound
And if you missed it
I will break it down
This whole world
Is sacred ground

CH

And I’m not waiting on the Kingdom
I’m not waiting on the Kingdom
I’m not waiting on the Kingdom anyhow
I’m now waiting on the Kingdom
I’m not waiting on the Kingdom
Cause I’m living in the Kingdom
I'm living in the Kingdom
Now

Instrumental and Rideout

David Snyder: Lead and Backing Vocals, Cello, Violin, Piano, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, Percussion, Synthesizers.

Produced, Arranged, Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by David Snyder

All music and lyrics copyright 2018 by David Snyder, ASCAP/Day of Faith Records.

Band in a Box and Real Tracks: A lot.

Some from the “Enamor” and “Inspire” styles.

Also, various BIAB midi styles parts from 2001 to 2018 were blended into the mix. It’s a boiling brew. I basically raided the warehouse.

The instruction manual came in handy.

David, nice one. I never noticed how much you sound like Dylan. Very cool. Always enjoy your work. Keep em coming.

Buford

David, this is a really neat song. I like the way you used the electric guitar throughout. I like your singing, mixing, arrangement and lyrics.

The only change I can suggest is to reduce the number of cymbal crashes. Too many and they become a distraction instead of an accent.

Thanks Buford!

Were ya been man????!!



Writing your masterpiece???

Thanks Jim. I am glad you liked it.

The cymbals are a part of the drum style I used but that is a fairly easy fix when it is time to press this. I will make a note of it. Thanks.

(It would sacrifice some of the turnarounds though which are part of the drive, but I kind of see/hear what you mean now that you point it out. I didn't really notice it before or at least it did not jump out at me.)

Yeah, haha. I think every new one is gonna be the masterpiece. I'm still writing songs. Nothing new to post for a while until I move the studio to the new house we're buying. Busy. Busy.

Later 'Tater
Bob

"When midnight came
I was dreaming I could fly
an angel came from nowhere
and took me for a ride
we sang all night then she was gone
and left me dreaming
at the golden gates of dawn"

That first verse grabbed me and never let go for the ride.

Yeah, man, be here NOW.

Huxley said, "After silence that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music." I read that very recently but being old I can't remember where. Maybe here on the forum. For some reason this tune brought it to mind.

Nice one Mr Snyder

J&B

When the song started playing it wasn't at all what I expected! I'm not sure what exactly I was expecting to hear, but the sound that came out of my headphones wasn't it. That being said, that's not a bad thing! I was very surprised in a pleasant way, then I heard ...

"When midnight came I was dreaming I could fly. An angel came from nowhere and took me for a ride. We sang all night then she was gone, and left me dreaming at the golden gates of dawn."

This is really poetic writing and was very beautiful. So thank you very much for this cyrstal clear image! It really set the tone.

David,

A tremendous piece of work!

This song has it all - passion, serious writing, incredible singing, and all around mixing excellence...

I can't say enough good things, so I'll just have to go back for some more listening.

Bob

David,
'a kingdom made of sound" - love that line and many others.
Your energy comes through in the vocal,drums, guitars, and all the other layers going on here.
Awe, with a cool beat... welcome back!

Robert

David.. Really enjoyed this.. My favorite elements: 2nd time thru the chorus you added those little piano notes, just the right tiny sparkles to highlight the chorus.. Also liked how you brought down the arrangement to start the fadeout, then built it up again as you took it out.. And the overall track (melody, mix, lyric, vocal) all perfectly balanced and complimentary. Thanks for sharing your work!

Hello, David

Continuous 8 beats of bass and elec. guitar throughout this tune are very comfortable.
I like this.
It is suitable for highway drive.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

I listened twice - wanted to hear all of the elements.
Fab job.

Yes, that first verse is pure gold. Also loved the "Kingdom made of sound" line.

Songwriting at it's best IMHO, not to mention a brilliant performance.

Excellent work, David, enjoyed the listen!

Wow - what a tune! I absolutely loved the progressions and melodies here. I'm getting a strong Tom Petty vibe here. A very strong, and catchy chorus and some impressive lyrics too. When those synth lines come in for the chorus, it put it over the top for me.

Really well done - thanks so much for sharing

Excellent David very uplifting song full of hope, thoroughly enjoyed this!!!

The thing that stood out for me David is how good the vocal is. Just super. Loved your lyrics on this as well So creative. Super backtrack Well done

An excellent vocal, David, it grabbed me right away, and with the track's energy, pulled me right into the song. Well recorded, arranged, and mixed!

John

I like the driving beat pushing the song forward, strong chorus.

Great lyrics, 'golden gates of dawn', 'kingdom made of sound'. "I'm living in the Kingdom" - I can agree with your words - this forum is true Kingdom.

synths are very nice spice here, and the piano is another nice tinkling cymbal.

Great ending, although I think it would have been even better if the holding instruments were faded more slowly.

Superb mix, so many instruments and still the mix doesn't sound crowded, great job.

Thanks for the dedication You are also getting better and better

Janne

Thanks for the replies everyone, I will go through them one by one after this because there have been some cool suggestions for improvement.

But since there has been some talk on Vocal effects, I will show all of the effects I used on the main vocals in the signal chain in order.

The last picture is the effect on the backing vox. I basically used a hall reverb and cranked it wide open.

Hope this helps with the ongoing vocals discussion here.

For the main vox, I used four tracks with the subsequent effects on each one, with the Nectar track just being slightly higher.

David,

A nice write. Smooth, Interesting. I would quote the same line that Bud and Dave did.... oh...what the heck...

"When midnight came
I was dreaming I could fly
an angel came from nowhere
and took me for a ride
we sang all night then she was gone
and left me dreaming
at the golden gates of dawn"

Nice.

The opening chords lift you up and carry you off - and the song never lets go from there.

Really like this track. Your vocal sits PERFECTLY in the mix. One of your best. There is something about this that reminds me of Springsteen from the Born In The USA era... (his most "commercial" period).

Super!

fj

David

Some fine writing and performing. A really strong melodic piece sung and played with passion.
Liked it.

Peter

David,



From start to finish, this is an incredibly engaging composition and presentation. You've got it all... memorable lyrics, memorable melody, infectious and toe-tapping rhythm that drives the song with determination, very engaging vocals, and a really well planned arrangement that is full of intent and purpose and showcases everything. Congratulations on a terrific creation.

Like a number of others before me, I also found the lyrics for verse one captivating. When I heard them, my first thought was "This is very inspired writing! Exceptional wordsmithery."

All the best,
Noel

I can certainly hear why you were all over the boards with excitement for this one. Terrific song and track David! Reminded me of the Who but is delightfully David and definitely makes me want to hear it again.

David,

I think this is one of your best!! Your vocals on this were great! Just an all around top notch tune! Thanks, Torrey

David, This one is among your very best. The vocal sits perfectly and you did a fine job singing. Good write and excellent production. Enjoyed my listen, Tom

This is a really nice high energy listen. Perfect for the road.

Enjoyed it.

Wow,

Janice and Bud, that was so awesome. It really made my year..almost my life!

Thanks!!

Dave,

That is such a huge compliment man and I can't thank you enough. It really meant a lot to me.

Keep on kicking out those jams brother!!

Thank you Ember, that was so kind of you to say.

I am so glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks Robert!

That was so kind of you to say and it really made my day.

I sure have been inspired by all of your masterpieces so far this year!

Hey, Dave, nice solid write. Vocals really match the mood. I tend to be drawn to songs with a positive, upbeat feel, and this has it in spades in rhythm, melody, and lyrics. Everything aligns.

This intro immediately makes me think of Dancing in the Dark by Bruce Springsteen.
OK, let's listen further...
Mmmh yes, perhaps (and I know this must be flattering) a subtle Michael Sembello influence as well.
Let's listen further...
Oh yes, a little bit of Flash and the Pan as well.
I could go on... but for the sake of this Forum....

NICE!

Rob

Thanks Robert! It's good to be back, ha ha.

I am glad you liked it man. I have been really enjoying your work year.

Keep up the awesome tunes!

Wow, Tano thank! Those are such cool observations

Makes all the effort worthwhile. So glad you enjoyed it and happy Sunday!

Great one as usual.
Excellent performance.

Sergio

This is a good one. Probably in the top of the stuff you've ever written. It has a Springsteen vibe..... Kinda like Born to Run....

Very nice. Also easily your best vocal yet.

Very cool song David. Kind of like modern mix of Bob Seger and Niel Young. I like the driving drums on this one. Great production as usual.

Thanks Shigeki,


I hope you are having a great time on the highway!



I am glad you enjoyed it.

Well what the heck?! I posted (apparently unsuccessfully) a reply to this the day you posted your song. I kept waiting for a response from you and haven't seen a thing. I thought it was a bit odd you hadn't replied. Then today, I thought I would look back to see exactly when I posted it, and I can't find it! Not "a word" of it!

So...now I'm forced to go and type the entire review and critique I had worked up, line by line AGAIN. Bare with me on this; because I want to make sure I get the wording right. So, I'll have at it...

Uncle

Hey Thanks Rob,

I really appreciate that. I hope this isn't a duplicate, and if so, thanks twice!!!

It is hard to keep up on this forum these days man.

Wow. So much good stuff coming from you and everyone else!

Thanks Ray! I really appreciate that!!

Thank you Deryk!

This was a lot of fun putting together.

GREAT, GREAT, GREAT!!! I too really hear the Springsteen thing. There is something else I hear in this.....my favorite songwriter Pete Townshend! The energy and drive of the vibe is classic Townshend! The lyrics are great! Love the message, love the energy...GREAT!!! Take care. Greg

Thanks Clifton! I appreciate that man!

Anything happening in drop box??

Wow, Scott, thanks man. Those were such kind words!



Glad you enjoyed it!!

Thanks John. I really appreciate your listen and I am glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks Janne!

I sure have been enjoying your songs this year. Keep 'em coming man!!

Thanks Floyd dude.

Glad you liked the writing! Just trying to keep up with ya my brother, but it's not that easy.

Still, one can dream.



Seriously, thanks for the wonderful comments man. I am glad you liked it.

Not much to add, other than agree with all the positive things that have been said. There's a bit of Townshend in your inflection, and a bit of Winwood in the synths.

Excellent write, well produced, good performance, fun listen.

Thanks Peter! I really appreciate that man!

Thanks Noel!

That word "wordsmithery" you really have me smiling!

Thanks!!!

Thanks Josie!!!! I appreciate that and have been enjoying your songs this year so much.

Hey, don't we have another one lying around in a box somewhere??

Thanks Torrey. I am so glad you enjoyed it. You have been on a roll this year yourself dude. Keep it up!

Thanks so much Tommy. You have been cranking out some hits this year yourself brother.

Keep 'em coming!