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Hi all. I have written this one about the loneliness of old age and the struggle to cope. I mention in the lyrics eating dog food. Please don't take offense as some elderly people have to do this to get bye. I have the utmost respect for those that have come before and I guess this high lights some of the struggle they face. All comments welcome. Rob She reads the bible She's been huddled by the fire. Burning phone books to keep warm. Has no money for the power. She's bee up since early dawn. And she wonders what the future hold or what she's living for. Every night she reads the bible. Turns the page by candle light. Sent her sons off to the second war. Didnt know they would both die. And she wonders what the future hold or what she's living for. Bridge While she stumbles through the kitchen opens dog food cans to eat. Dull eyes looking in the mirror not the lass she used to be And she wonders what the future hold or what she's living for. Opens up a final notice adds it to the growing pile. Then a grin spreads a cross her face only here for a little while. And she wonders what the future hold or what she's living for. Yes she wonders what the future hold or what she's living for. ****** Song Summary ************* Title: She reads the bible File:She reads the bible.SGU Key=C , Tempo 90, Length (m:s)=2:55 2 bar intro, 60 bar chorus, from bar 3 to bar 62. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Style is _DAISIES.STY (Daisies Bluegrass Pop) RealTracks in style: ~700:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 085 RealTracks in style: 1765:Guitar, High-Strung Acoustic, Fingerpicking Pop16ths Ev16 085 RealTracks in style: 2543:Pedal Steel, Background ModernCrossover Sw16 090 RealTracks in style: ~599:Mandolin, Rhythm Bluegrass Doc Ev 100 Loop in Style: House-Techno-Trance\House - emotions_127_drum_loop_b_flat_minor ev8.wav RealDrums in style: PopPromiseEv16^4-a: Snare, HiHat , b: Snare, Open HiHat Vocals my self. *******************
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While she stumbles the kitchen opens dog food cans to eat.
Seriously you have heard of this being so !!?
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Rob,
This is an excellent write. Lyrically, your best ever, I think. Every line is strong - and necessary - to tell the story you have told so well.
Your mixes have all sounded terrific lately. Your vocals are well done. Your harmonies are smooth and tight.
A very touching look at a place that is creeping up on all of us.
Really well done.
(I thought the tempo was a bit fast for the "seriousness" of the lyric. Not to detract from this - because it is outstanding - a slower tempo would be even more "dramatic")
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Hi Rob4580
I like this song, a very heart felt song. The arrangement and production is fine. Doubling part of the vocals worked well.
Thanks for sharing this story.
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Very cool dark song Rob. Super vocal and lyric. Loved the mandolin.. Nice touch. Backtrack was just excellent
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Hello, Rob
Very nice melody!
I like this melody.
Super vocals as usual.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
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That is a powerful song Rob. And, yes, Beatmaster it does happen. To a significant extent -- no. But it is not unheard of in the US. Community social workers have long documented such cases.
A sad, dark story that is told well.
Fine production, vocals, harmonies and arrangement.
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Couldn`t put it any better than J&B " A sad, dark story that is well told". You really got to the heart of the plight of many old folks with the lyrics.There but for fortune...
Interesting things going on in the arrangement - those drums work well.
Very good work!
Robert
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Vocals real strong, and a real good mix.. I might add 4 instrumental bars at the beginning, and again at the end... Both seemed a little abrupt.
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Rob,
This is a really haunting song. I enjoyed it a lot.
Great lyrics too!
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A haunting and dramatic song. You performed it very well. I always enjoy your vocals and they fit into this style really nice.
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Hello Beatmaster thanks for listening. I think others have answered your question. Rob
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Rob,
This is an excellent write. Lyrically, your best ever, I think. Every line is strong - and necessary - to tell the story you have told so well.
Your mixes have all sounded terrific lately. Your vocals are well done. Your harmonies are smooth and tight.
A very touching look at a place that is creeping up on all of us.
Really well done.
(I thought the tempo was a bit fast for the "seriousness" of the lyric. Not to detract from this - because it is outstanding - a slower tempo would be even more "dramatic")
fj Hello Floyd. Thanks for your comment. I hadn't considered the tempo but thanks for bringing that to my attention. Rob
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Hi Rob4580
I like this song, a very heart felt song. The arrangement and production is fine. Doubling part of the vocals worked well.
Thanks for sharing this story. Thank you LPMan.Appreciate your comment.Rob
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Very cool dark song Rob. Super vocal and lyric. Loved the mandolin.. Nice touch. Backtrack was just excellent
Many thanks Scott.Rob
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Hello, Rob
Very nice melody!
I like this melody.
Super vocals as usual.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi Thank you Shigeki.
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Another great song.
Excellent lyrics a little sad but real.
Very nice chord line and production.
Super vocal as usual.
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A sad but very singable song. Nice vocal and a strong lyric.
Good song.
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Rob,
This is an excellent write. Lyrically, your best ever, I think. Every line is strong - and necessary - to tell the story you have told so well.
Your mixes have all sounded terrific lately. Your vocals are well done. Your harmonies are smooth and tight.
A very touching look at a place that is creeping up on all of us.
Really well done.
(I thought the tempo was a bit fast for the "seriousness" of the lyric. Not to detract from this - because it is outstanding - a slower tempo would be even more "dramatic")
fj I think Floyd is right on....it is really well done and certainly one of my faves of yours. Really well delivered and I agree about the tempo. Really great Rob!! Take care. Greg
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