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Posted By: rsdean Light Years - 05/28/18 05:11 PM
Hi All,

Here's something new - this is called Light Years.

All the graves are in the backyard
And people move on there’s no doubt
Now I see the changing of the guard
Separate pathways a different route

No need to wave flags in the air
The stars won’t see them anyway
I sometimes just look up and stare
Still the same sky different day

And it's full speed into the light years
Shift through all the tired dreams
There’s a new moon on the mountain
If I can fly this old machine

Take a bus to New York City
And see your face in every mile
This old Trailways is a pity
It can run but it can’t fly

And it's full speed into the light years
Shift through all the tired dreams
There’s a new moon on the mountain
If I can fly this old machine

All BIAB Tracks:
1036: Bass, Electric, NorthernRockBallad Ev 065
1596: Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Pop16ths Ev 065
1600: Guitar, Acoustic, High-Strung Rhythm Pop16ths Ev 065
1599: Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Pop16ths Ev 065
Loop: Chillout/Chillout - dimensions_145_choir
RealDrums: RockNorthern a:Snare, HiHat Closed, b:Snare

As always - thanks for listening! smile

Bob
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Light Years - 05/28/18 06:38 PM
A cool write, as always, Bob...

"Take a bus to New York City
And see your face in every mile"

Love how that says so much in such a simple statement.

Another excellent arrangement. And a solid mix.

Terrific listen.

fj
Posted By: F.M.M. Re: Light Years - 05/28/18 06:49 PM
hi bob love your choice of real tracks great vocal and lyrics nice work a lot noticeable things going on though out the song very engaging thanks eric
Posted By: Ember - PG Music Re: Light Years - 05/28/18 07:33 PM
I really, really enjoyed this song. I especially loved the lyrics. Particularly "Shift through all the tired dreams. There’s a new moon on the mountain. If I can fly this old machine". Great job!
Posted By: dcuny Re: Light Years - 05/28/18 08:05 PM
Everything about this sounds great. smile
Posted By: PeterF Re: Light Years - 05/28/18 08:14 PM
Bob

Some superb writing there. Enjoyed it all.

Peter
Posted By: rsdean Re: Light Years - 05/28/18 09:08 PM
Floyd,

Thanks very much... Appreciate the kind words.

Bob
Posted By: Scott C Re: Light Years - 05/28/18 10:04 PM
Super vocal Bob. Really like the chord progression in the backtrack. Excellent lyric
Posted By: rsdean Re: Light Years - 05/29/18 06:37 AM
Eric,

Much appreciated - thanks.

Bob
Posted By: BlueAttitude Re: Light Years - 05/29/18 08:02 AM
Man, you are so prolific lately! And all top quality material too.

Excellent, Bob! Great write, great vocal, and cool arrangement to wrap things up.
Posted By: Deryk - PG Music Re: Light Years - 05/29/18 10:19 AM
Bravo, Robert smile Really easy on the ears, and a nice gentle listen for me. I really like the slow build throughout. Some really nice lyrics here to, and I'm fond of the chord progressions.

You should be proud of this one - thanks for sharing!
Posted By: Janice & Bud Re: Light Years - 05/29/18 12:33 PM
Well written and well delivered. And as always the band is hittin' the note.

Deryk mentioned both the build and the chord progression...yep, very effective.

floyd mention in part:

"Take a bus to New York City
And see your face in every mile
This old Trailways is a pity
It can run but it can’t fly"

As he said so much is said in those lines. The old bus, the destination, run vs fly, the face, etc. Rich and textured imagery in four lines.

Outstanding.

J&B
Posted By: rsdean Re: Light Years - 05/29/18 05:07 PM
Ember,

Thanks so much - I really appreciate that feedback.

Bob
Posted By: Robertkc Re: Light Years - 05/29/18 08:37 PM
Bob,

Very laid back with some great imagery- like a road song heading into the sky. I enjoyed everything about this.

Robert
Posted By: Rob4580 Re: Light Years - 05/29/18 09:16 PM
I felt drawn in by this tune. Really enjoyed your lyrics.Particularly liked the way you brought the instruments in. Good write Bob.
Posted By: rsdean Re: Light Years - 05/30/18 08:25 AM
David,

Much appreciated - thank you.

Bob
Posted By: cliftond Re: Light Years - 05/30/18 11:05 AM
You have done an awesome song here Robert, this one just reaches me somehow, the way I like a song to!!!!
Posted By: rsdean Re: Light Years - 05/30/18 01:44 PM
Peter,

That’s very kind - thanks.

Bob
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Light Years - 05/30/18 04:52 PM

Bob,

You are a sonngwriting machine!! When do you sleep!!!?????

I love the gritty rock sound of this. Another great one to add to your canon.

smile
Posted By: rsdean Re: Light Years - 05/30/18 09:27 PM
Scott,

Thanks so much!

Bob
Posted By: Sundance Re: Light Years - 05/31/18 12:45 AM
Another goodie Bob! +1 to all the above. Always enjoy it when you get on a roll. Sounds great.
Posted By: rsdean Re: Light Years - 05/31/18 05:47 AM
Dave,

Thanks - that is very appreciated.

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Light Years - 05/31/18 11:59 AM
Deryk,

Much appreciated - thank you.

Bob
Posted By: dani48 Re: Light Years - 05/31/18 04:24 PM
Hi, Bob !:))


Love this, must be
one of your absolute best
in every aspect !:))

Congrats to this
masterpiece !!:))


Cheers
Dani
Posted By: beatmaster Re: Light Years - 05/31/18 05:48 PM
Nice song , liked the acoustic sound.
Posted By: rsdean Re: Light Years - 06/01/18 05:40 AM
Janice & Bud,

I really appreciate that - thanks as always for your support.

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Light Years - 06/01/18 05:54 AM
Robert,

Thanks very much.

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Light Years - 06/01/18 05:55 AM
Rob,

Thanks - much appreciated.

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Light Years - 06/01/18 07:38 PM
Cliff,

Much appreciated - thanks!

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Light Years - 06/02/18 08:19 AM
David,

Thanks so much!

Bob
Posted By: Charlie Fogle Re: Light Years - 06/02/18 08:27 AM
Another great 'stumble upon' song from you. It has one of my favorite go to progressions. I don't think you could write a song I don't like. I really enjoyed this.

By stumble upon I mean; The only reason you aren't having lunch with Ed Sheeran at the Grammy's is because the right music executive hasn't stumbled upon your work yet......... In your case, that would only ever have to happen once...
Posted By: rsdean Re: Light Years - 06/02/18 09:31 PM
Hey Josie,

Thanks so much - I appreciate that. smile

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Light Years - 06/04/18 07:11 AM
Dani,

Thanks so much.

Bob
Posted By: Jim Re: Light Years - 06/04/18 12:47 PM
Nice tune with interesting thought-provoking lyrics... I really enjoyed the listen!
Posted By: Achordocaster Re: Light Years - 06/04/18 02:52 PM
Hey Bob,
What a good write. I very much enjoyed it. I thought the brief built to a full band was cool. All the RT's sound very good (great drums) and a very nice mix!
It's cool to hear the difference in the way everything sounds now (such massive improvements) compared to how all of our posts sounded back when we all first started using BIAB. Good Job!

Greg
Posted By: rsdean Re: Light Years - 06/05/18 07:33 AM
beatmaster,

Thanks - much appreciated.

Bob
Posted By: RnAM Re: Light Years - 06/05/18 06:24 PM
Beautiful well balanced ballad Bob!
One of your best lyrics so far.

Rob and Anne-Marie
Posted By: rsdean Re: Light Years - 06/06/18 07:54 AM
Charlie,

That is extremely kind of you to say. I appreciate your support - thanks so much.

Bob
Posted By: rayc Re: Light Years - 06/06/18 08:14 AM
Well written and the BIAB arrangement you've pulled together is very cool - I particularly like the bass part.
Evocative words that painted pictures - no need for a video with this - it would attempt to tie this down.
Posted By: rsdean Re: Light Years - 06/06/18 08:23 PM
Jim,

Thanks - that is very appreciated.

Bob
Posted By: animarorecords Re: Light Years - 06/07/18 04:12 AM
Hello, Bob

Super vocal!
Excellent construction of music!
It is very fresh that C#m comes out after many repeated same chord progression ( E - A - B7).
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi
Posted By: rsdean Re: Light Years - 06/08/18 05:49 AM
Greg,

Thanks so much. Agree, I love hearing where we all our today vs. years ago.

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Light Years - 06/09/18 08:08 AM
Rob and Anne-Marie,

Thanks - very appreciated.

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Light Years - 06/09/18 07:32 PM
Ray,

That's very nice - thank you.

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Light Years - 06/09/18 07:33 PM
Shigeki,

You have a great ear for chords, progressions, etc. Thanks very much.

Bob
Posted By: Greg Johnson Re: Light Years - 06/20/18 06:46 PM
Great vibe Bob!! Much enjoyed. We're those BGs RTs? Nice stuff! Take care. Greg
Posted By: rsdean Re: Light Years - 06/20/18 06:52 PM
Greg,

Thanks very much. I appreciate that.

The BG tracks were my harmonies coupled with a BIAB loop - Chillout/Chillout - dimensions_145_choir.

Thanks again.

Bob
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