A BRIGHTER DAY

This is a song that I have posted before but have continued to work on. I started writing it with my co-writer Ron Helm when I was in my late teens (many, many years ago). Ron contributed a couple of lines in the verses. This will probably be my last run at this one. Thanks to those who listen!

BIAB

Drums - Rock Sync Kick
Bass - 683 Pop Half Note
Piano - 1264 Pop Shining
Guitar - Pop Autoswell Brent
Guitar - 2916 Acoustic Rhythm
Guitar - 3162 Baritone

Me
Vocals
Guitar leads and fills
Piano
Organ
Synths


A Brighter Day
Words and music by
Torrey Bliss and Ron Helm
©2016 Glass Gate Music

I tried but couldn't hide it
A pride, too strong to fight it
It never turned your love from me
For years, I kept denying
My heart was cold and dying
I was so blind but now I see
I'm not alone in this lost and crazy world

Your love has no end
You gave me one more chance
When I'd fallen so far away
You've proven you're my best friend
You kept me believing
That I would see a brighter day

For me, all hope was fading
Just like a ship that's sailing
Lost out on stormy open sea
Your Love is so amazing
The only thing that saved me
I've found the very thing I need
You took my fears
And you cast them all away

Your love has no end
You gave me one more chance
When I'd fallen so far away
You've proven you're my best friend
You kept me believing
That I would see a brighter day

You could have turned your back on me
You could have walked away
You've proven you'll be faithful 'til the end

I'm not alone in this lost and crazy world
Your love has no end
You gave me one more chance
When I'd fallen so far away
You've proven you're my best friend
You kept me believing
That I would see a brighter day

Torrey...this is such a gorgeous song...I'm a sucker for a great mid-tempo song...love the intro with the cool synth and guitar lines...your vocals are exceptional and the melody is so captivating...I am a lover of harmony (you know this) and yours is always so different and interesting and spot-on...so I'm on my third listen trying to pick up things I can steal but I don't have the chops to get any of it...I love it when lyrics fit the melody and groove so well and my brother...you nailed it with this! Super tune!! I wish I could think of someone you remind me of (as you have so graciously done with my stuff)...but you are no one's clone...your sound is unique...best regards...Dan

Yea Torrey
This is a Good write from you as expected, You do suit stepping out of your norm , as I see it , great vocals but on the verses a bit dry ...wee bit more /add some reverb/excitement in the vocals/song as the artists do/done .

I always seen comments on this forum too much reverb, well a think that is the big diff of opinion, from live and recording , a sure as hell loved my studio recordings of the artists i bought on vinyl, cassette !! .

And that started that old ...here we go ..(They never sounded as good on record as they did in concert.). saying..!.

This is now ! and we are here !! Go for it !!.

Excellent lyrics A song a would revisit and try some plug ins Pssst !! Reverb .

Thanks

The man of many talents hit another home run

Super intro and groove

Your vocal is very strong on this one

Your band is perfect, as are your leads

This song brightened up my day

Loved it

Hi Torrey,

Another good song with interesting chord changes.

Good vocals and excellent backing and mix.

Best Regards
Nigel

Love those opening guitars. Man, you are so good at these songs, Torrey. You compose the perfect progression and fill it with a wonderfully flowing melody, get the most out of your band and are able to present it with the best vocal --a truly high stand all the way. Your lyrics always flow so easily --at least you make it seem that way. No vowel sound out of place. When the melody calls for you to hold a long note, the word is never 'What." hehe Another beauty, Torrey.

Hi Torrey
WOW - This is excellent
A great song from the beginning to the end
Especially I want to mention the great melody of verse and bridge as well as the great guitar solo
Great Torrey
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

Excellent production Torrey.
A mix of late ELO & Brian May.
Very well written, very well performed and mixed.
Topped with TB vocals...excellent.

Very nice Torrey.
I can imagine the Eagles doing this.
Rob4580

Hi Torres.
For me, reminiscent of the 1960’s pop bands from Britain (Hollies, Beatles etc.).
Really well produced but I would like to here some extra dynamics here and there.

Vic

Thanks Dan for the encouraging words! I always appreciate it!

Thanks for having a listen. I did originally try a mix with more reverb on the vocals bit it seemed to take the "snap" out of the sound and didn't suit my taste. All In the ears of the individual listener I suppose.

Thanks Mario! I always appreciate your comments!

Thanks Nigel! I appreciate it!

Thanks Marty! Your comments mean a lot to me!

Thanks Andi for stopping by and having a listen!

Thanks Ray I appreciate it!

Thanks Rob for the kind words!

Thanks Vic! I don't know if you mean more dynamics with the music or vocals. If it's the music, there isn't a lot of dynamics to work with when almost totally relying on the BIAB realtracks as I did here, except for an occasional stop or hold here and there. If it's vocally, then that's a different story. I didn't take the time to work out the vocals on this one as much as I do on a lot of other songs.

Torrey.

my hat goes off to you sir...superb.sincerely.

loved those intro/lead guitars and the backing and vocals.
and the way you introduce so many different sonic flav
ors in the song. plus a lovely ending.

great kudos..sincerely.

oops gotta go wifes calling with my cockney b'fast lol.
happiness
om

Great intro! Gets the song going immediately. I like the lyrics as well. Some clever lines without being overly complicated.

Hi Torrey.
I was thinking of the music tracks mainly. Maybe a couple more more hits and holds.
I don't know what Daw you're using. Does it have automation to increase the volume on certain parts of the track and decrease on others? A bit like a fine painting with light and dark for impact but loud and soft instead but subtly used.

Vic

Torrey,

Nicely done. Very interesting chord changes along the way...

Good vocals and harmonies.

Terrific tracks. Nice guitar work.

Good mix.

Enjoyed.

fj

Yea your right Torrey !

I meant if you write then sell your self , glam it up as everyone does in the industry !!.

If not it sounds bland, done in my room kind of thing !!.

Listen to the stuff on the radio /broadcasts and think how would my song fit in preparation ?.

Again nice song , I've seen/heard loads of songs performed by other people who record/master differently from the original artist/writer !.

To go on and be more successful than the originals .

Swings and roundabouts !.


Won't affect you folks in the B.I.A.B. Forum tho .

ALWAYS, ALWAYS Love to listen to your tunes Torrey!!! Production-wise, this sounds as pro as anything I've heard on the forum!! I love the influence of the old days I hear in your tunes. These days, there are so many 4 chord, 8 bar deals. This is musically so creative!! WONDERFUL!!! Take care. Greg

Thanks om! Your comments are appreciated!

Thanks, Alexander, for having a listen!

Thanks Floyd! I always appreciate your comments!

Thanks for the comments! I appreciate it!

Thanks Greg! I highly value your comments!

This has a very good combo of BiaB and your fine performances.

Your excellent, passionate vocals present the uplifting lyric so well.
Not much need to mention the mix as they are always pro level.

We always hear some Beatles influence in your music and it always makes us smile.

We’re glad you reposted it!

J&B

Thanks J&B for the wonderful comments! T

I love the harmony guitar intro!

You're taking a pretty big leap tone-wise, in the verses... But it works because of the power of your voice :-)

Very creative chord changes, like only you, can come up with.

As always, the backing vocals are great too.

Rob

Torrey

Love the guitars, excellent harmony playing.

Greta chord structure and an excellent passionate vocal.

Really well produced.

Peter

Thanks Rob! Your comments are encouraging! T

Thanks Peter for taking time to listen and comment! I appreciate it! T

Hi Torrey,

Man, so good! You had me hooked right from that great opening and it got better from there. Excellent!

Hi, Torrey !


I so dig your singing in voices,
sounded so B-B:ish in their experimental
period like on HOLLAND !
WoW ! I just dig your voice !

Cheers
Dani

Thanks Dave @ I appreciate it!

Thanks Dani! I always appreciate your comments!

Torrey very good! i enjoy music and your talents.

Regardless of style or genre Torrey, you have a unique and professional style that really stands out. Great mix here, and just the all around sound is so good. The writing is fantastic as usual.

Thanks Billy! I appreciate it!

Thanks Brad! I appreciate it!

Very cool intro Torrey. Loved the chorus/harmonized guitars. Excellent vocal and lyric as always. Backtrack was very cool as well. Drums really locked in the groove to the song. Super mix and production...