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IS THIS THE WAY

An easy going ballad (Lyrics on Bandcamp)

Tempo 80

Style Mystiqoue midi

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1580 bass

1767 Piano

Drums country pop ev 16

1581 guitar Acoustic rhythm

3059 guitar acoustic muted

1842 pad synth

2690 lead guitar

https://beatmaster1.bandcamp.com/track/is-this-the-way-2

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'beatmaster'...

All of the nagging insecurities that plague romantic relationships are achingly expressed in your song, 'Is This The Way'.

Your Real Track choices enhance the pleading feel of your fragile lyrics, even as your singing voice hesitantly admits the presence of just the barest glimmer of hope that the lady will answer your heart's most urgent question.

It's an intimately expressed and finely produced song.

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Hello Beatmaster.
I really love the pretty melody you have developed here.
The band choice is perfect.
Good job on the vocal and mix.Rob4580

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Good song.Good production.
Your vocal is the highlight for me ( the double works well on the chorus).
Lots of feeling there which brings the heartache home.

Robert

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Nice melody and love lost lyric.
The arrangement is appropriate though I reckon the snare is way too loud.
Why is the vocal over on the side rather than up the middle? That'd be part of the reason the snare seems to dominate - there's nothing strong to balance it up the middle.


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The melody of this song is especially lovely. Great job!


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beatmaster,

Solid composition. Interesting vocal phrasing. Voice doubling has minor discrepancies, but still works nicely. Mixed well & listens easy.

Thank you for sharing!

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Nice vocal. Very nice choice of instruments. Well done


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Blueage thanks for your comments appreciate every word, although I have had to repost the song as Rayc comments made me aware of a couple of things wrong.

I did repost as I am trying to work with some new gear I bought..Thanks


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Thanks Robert


Rayc thanks for your meticulous listen and the heads up on the vocals don't know what happened.

Fixed now.

Last edited by beatmaster; 09/21/19 08:22 AM.

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Irrespective of genre if the song has soul we are in.

And this has it for sure with the expressive heartfelt vocal (and lyric).

As blueage said, it "admits the presence of just the barest glimmer of hope ..."

The piano carries things along very nicely with an overall great choice of "band members."

The entire arrangement works toward a most melancholy delivery. Mission accomplished.

Enjoyed it!

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thanks to Rayc thanks for your meticulous listen and the heads up on the vocals don't know what happened.

Fixed now.


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Irrespective of genre if the song has soul we are in.

And this has it for sure with the expressive heartfelt vocal (and lyric).

As blueage said, it "admits the presence of just the barest glimmer of hope ..."

The piano carries things along very nicely with an overall great choice of "band members."

The entire arrangement works toward a most melancholy delivery. Mission accomplished.

Enjoyed it!

J&B
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Thank you looks like I am the jaw breaker take care ____________


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Thank you looks like I am the jaw breaker take care _______


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Good listen, good singing, good story.


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Hi beatmaster,

What an excellent mood you create with your choice of instruments, your singing and your arrangement! Once I heard the intro, I was committed to the journey. I believe that there's always room in this world for another good sad song.

Kudos to you on a terrific write and equally terrific presentation.

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Nice work on this heart-rendering ballad. The band fits the thing and your vocals carry a lot of emotion, I liked the lead too. Enjoyed my listen.


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beatmaster,

Nicely done. The band works well for the song. Nice vocal. A good mix.

Enjoyed the listen.

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Edshaw thanks for your comments and your time

Last edited by beatmaster; 09/23/19 05:58 AM.

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Enjoyable listen. Good vocal delivery and choice of BIAB instruments. Thought the guitar solo needed more stereo spread, otherwise liked the mix and production.

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