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This is a song I wrote many years ago while dealing with a very tough situation in my life. My wife and I had just had our third child who was born with a severe handicap and I didn't feel I was up to the challenge of being the parent she needed. One day it dawned on me that I needed to have faith that I could handle the responsibility placed before me with God's help and thus a song was born. I put this song together using only RealTracks working for days just trying to get the balance I needed between the tracks and getting the sax fills just the way I wanted. These tracks are all from the Jazz Ballad set with a Sax soloist.I am sorry I don't have the exact track numbers I unknowingly deleted the BIAB song after rendering the tracks. I did not feel it needed any extra instrumentation ( guitar, percussion etc. )I added only vocals and some extra processing. I Hope that It blesses someone. Lyrics are in Youtube video.
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Torrey,
That`s a powerful introduction to an uplifting song. I would have enjoyed it even without knowing the inspiration - its a good song and your vocal is soulful ( your voice reminds me of Jesse Colin Young). I really liked the harmonies and the melody on the bridge. Nice simple arrangement and the sax works very well.
Robert
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Robert covered it well. Inspirational, heartfelt vocal with soul and fine harmonies.
The arrangement worked well also.
There's a LOT to like here!
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Gorgeous and uplifting song Torrey. Great lyrics, heartfelt, and thoroughly moving. I LOVED it.
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A beautiful song, Torrey. A beautiful inspiration.
Well produced and mixed... and sung from the heart...
The chorus is especially catchy - it is still in my head...
fj
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Wonderful!! Beautifully story and beautiful song. Love the arrangement and vocal just knocks it out of the park. I also hear JCY (big fan) "Light Shine" era. This is GREAT!!! Take care. Greg
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Awesome tune Torrey. Loved the vocal and heartfelt lyric
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Thanks to robertkc, Janice & Bud, David, Floyd, Greg & Scott for the kind words about "Mountains". I appreciate each one of you. Torrey.
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Hi Torrey, We are touched by your honesty, that was the inspiration for this song. It definitely sounds good and the sax fills also work Cool vocals! Rob and Anne-Marie
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Hello, Torrey
Very excellent song! The chord progressions are very nice. The chromatic lines of A part melody are beautiful. And the modulation to minor key at B part melody is very well constructed. Your vocal and chorus are great. This tune is a royal road to pop music. Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best Regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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A beautiful song, Torrey. A beautiful inspiration.
Well produced and mixed... and sung from the heart...
The chorus is especially catchy - it is still in my head...
fj This says it all. Another fine example of your artistry. I enjoyed my listen immensely. Tom
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Torrey, Love your passionate vocals. Shigeki Adachi wrote This tune is a royal road to pop music. What an incredibly astute saying. A strong song, well performed. Alyn
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Love that Sax RealTrack. I agree with you, the instrumentation is pretty perfect as-is. A really beautiful story, too -- you can hear how much it means to you just by listening to that vocal.
Will - PG Music
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Hi Torrey, very nice uplifting tune and a very good arrangement. Voice blends very well with the backing tack changes. Well done
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Hi Torrey, very nice uplifting tune and a very good arrangement. Voice blends very well with the backing tack changes. Well done
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Torrey,
This is so very beautiful. You've written, arranged, performed and produced an incredible work of art. The musical texture of smooth-jazz meets laid-back easy-listening meets inspirational is perfect! As I listened, I found your music mesmerising and your lyrics and singing captivating. I really enjoyed this journey.
All the best, Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2024
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I would like to say a big thanks to Noel, Nelson, Will, Alyn, Tom, Shigeki, Rob and Marie for the encouraging comments about my song "Mountains". It means a lot to me that someone has taken time and listen and comment. Thanks, Torrey.
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Torrey
Lots of nice comments here - I agree with them - with a top quality vocal performance.
Peter
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Torrey,
Agree with all the comments. Great song, arrangement and recording. The lyrics also convey the back story beautifully.
Good job. Jez
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Thanks Peter and Jez for for your kind remarks about my song "Mountains". I appreciate it!
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