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FIND MY WAY BACK HOME

This song was originally an instrumental that Ron Helm and I decided to put some lyrics to! It's probably the only track I've shared that all the guitars are acoustic. Thanks for your time to check it out!


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FIND MY WAY BACK HOME
Words and music by
Torrey Bliss/Ron Helm
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It's been so long, I've been away from you
My skies have turned gray I feel lost, and confused
The road I'm on, oh I know has led me far away
I've got to turn back to you now
If it's not too late

I've got to find my way back home
to you, to you
I'm no good out on my own
You know it's true

I left home to seek a dream not meant for me
I left behind the very thing that I need
Standing still here I can see I've drifted far, far away
Only you can lead me on now to a much brighter day

'Cause I've got to find my way back home
to you, to you
I'm no good out on my own
You know it's true
Help me find my way back home
to you, to you
I'm no good out on my own
You know it's true

I'm done with the past, moving on
I never will find you there

Lost and forgotten dreams
I left them all yesterday
I'll let 'em all, let 'em all just fade away
Now I'm

I'm gonna find my way back home
to you, to you
I'm no good out on my own
You know that it's true
I'm gonna find my way back home
to you, to you
You're watching, you're waiting there
Lead me back to you
I'm gonna find my way back home
to you, to you

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Great song and great guitar work Torrey!

Excellent lyrics and vocals too.

The tone on that guitar is so sweet!

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Hi Torrey,

Good song and good lyrics.

Not sure about the "doubled" vocals. You have a good singing voice so maybe the doubling could be a bit lower in volume or maybe just on the choruses.

Otherwise - excellent.

Best Regards
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Great theme.


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Torrey,

Absolutely superb... Love the tracks selection, lyrics, arrangement and your EXCELLENT vocal.

Amazing work!

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Nice. Reminds me of some of Chris Rea's work and style. "The Road to Hell".

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Fantastic song, Torrey. Love the way your layered harmony lines add a new dynamic. Those guitar fills sound like they could be an electric, so nice job coaxing the acoustic to do that. Excellent mix and production throughout. Just fabulous.


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Excellent!
Love the storytelling, the vocals, the instruments, the production...
This short flute/synth/whateveritis solo is a VERY cool idea.
Enjoyed the listen.
A lot!

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Torrey...this is another stellar song from you and Ron....your vocal and instrumental mastery are shining through....I love the arrangement and nuances you've incorporated...the BGV's are "the best"....I love songs with the prodigal theme and feel...they are so redemptive and encouraging...a light to the path we sometimes find ourselves on...this theme crosses over so well...but I think I know who you're writing about.

One nit: I think I agree with Nigel about the effect on the solo vocal...your vocals are always so clear and clean...that would be my preference here as well...IMHO.


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I like how strong the song starts! Good choice of instruments och nice melody as well.


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Excellent song Torrey! Absolutely loved that intro., and that bass was strong throughout. Cool lead lines and chord progression too. As a great overall production as always. I do have one question, I hadn't expected that modulation at the end. It came as a surprise to me. It sounds good, I was just wondering if you threw it in for Dan's sake?

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Originally Posted by David Snyder
Great song and great guitar work Torrey!

Excellent lyrics and vocals too.

The tone on that guitar is so sweet!

Thanks, David, for the encouraging words! TB

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Torrey, this is a great song.
Outstanding vocal and guitar leads.
Sweet guitar tone!
Great mix also.


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Hi, Torrey.

You had me hooked from the start. smile

Good melody, well sung, nice lyrics, engaging guitar parts. Cool outro.

I agree that the vocal didn't need doubling, but I didn't find it distracting.

Nice work!


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Originally Posted by NigelSpiers
Hi Torrey,

Good song and good lyrics.

Not sure about the "doubled" vocals. You have a good singing voice so maybe the doubling could be a bit lower in volume or maybe just on the choruses.

Otherwise - excellent.

Best Regards
Nigel

Thanks for listening and commenting! I was on the fence about the vocal doubling! I have an updated version up now that only has the lead vocal doubled in the chorus and bridge sections. TB

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Hi Torrey,

As you know I really like this song, one of my favorites from you. Your music is just pure class, love everything you do!

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LOVE THIS, Torrey and Ron. You guys are so good at this. Fabulous lyrics and extraordinary vocals. Those strings are such a strong addition. Terrific mix.


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Now that's how to produce Music. Excellent production, full sounds, great vocals, everything fits together perfectly, the lyrics, melody, vocals, lead guitar, mix.
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TY Ed!

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This is a groovy laid-back song, Torrey. Great lyrics, instrumentation and mix. I particularly like that chorus. Really excellent all around


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