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I Am Here Whenever I try to make something sound contemporary, it doesn't work because the musical part of my brain is still stuck in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. I have named the genre of this song Modern Archaic. Style: POPBLAD The Band: Me: vocal and all BGVs BB RealBass 2325 Bass, Synth, Rhythm JazzFunkFat RealDrums-SynthDrumsDanceRock^1 BB RealPiano 1690 Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopPromise BB RealGuitar 50 J_BLUES NI Electric Storm NI Sunburst Deluxe The earth shatters and drags you down Nowhere an escape is to be found Memories fade and jumble Crossroads crack and crumble I am here if you’re asking I am here I am now Walk away or turn around But you must know I am here Your shame burns through and scars your mind All the good things get left behind Memories fade and jumble Crossroads crack and crumble I am here if you’re asking I am here I am now Walk away or turn around But you must know I am here I might not be the rainbow At the end of the storm But I could be the sunlight That keeps you warm
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Enjoyed the listen. The vocal timbre seems to get slightly more "strong" as the song progresses (which is a good thing.)
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Scott,
This is excellent. Love the lyrics, vocal and instrumentation. Great mix!
For me, this is a very cool late 70s / early 80s sound.
I'm a fan!
Bob
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This was great, Scott, almost anthemic. When the drums started, I wasn't sure what to expect, but it soon fell comfortably into your usual musical oeuvre. One of your best, I think. Really enjoyed it.
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Hi, Scott.
The percussion is a nice spice to the mix. Love the BGVs - very cool.
The bridge works especially well. I'm not sure I'd be able to categorize the song, because it's a mix of a lot of styles. But it works well.
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Hi Scott - I loved, loved, loved the key changes from verse (Dm?) to chorus (G) and bridge (F?), with what sounded like a healthy dose of bVII chords in there and that marvellous A chord to transition to the chorus in G major then the F chord to final G chorus. These chord and key changes really suit the majestic nature of the song IMHO. Also, with the busy beats, the drawn-out syllables in the chorus are a good contrast.
I've had three listens already and will have to come back for another fresh listen. Great song.
Andrew D
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Hey Scott,
Love the bass! I really like your vocal in this one too. Very strong. Excellent BGVs too. Good song, one of your best I think.
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Hello Scott,
A lovely song in all aspects!
I like how you sing the chorusses. You need a deep breath doing that...
The music (instruments) are working fine together.
Like Dave, I enjoyed that bass! Very nice.
And of course the lyrics... they are so well written, I am here!
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Very cool tune, Scott! Nicely written and arranged. GREAT vocals, harmonies and BGVs. Especially love it when you bust the "turn around" lyric. Nifty sonic thump with those E. Drums and bass. Well conceived bridge. Just a super song, delivered right on the money. I'm with you on trying to get a more "modern" sound. No matter what the RealStyle is called, I still sound like un-modern me. Nuthin' wrong with that, though! 
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Scott, love the groove
Outstanding vocal and lyrics
Love that bass and drums
Great backing vocals
I would put this in the outstanding song genre
IMHO this is your best to date
Loved it
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Thanks, Mark, I appreciate it.
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Thanks, Bob. Yup, I'm definitely stuck with that retro sound.
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Thanks much, Bob. I was trying to do something a little different.
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Hi Scott - I loved, loved, loved the key changes from verse (Dm?) to chorus (G) and bridge (F?), with what sounded like a healthy dose of bVII chords in there and that marvellous A chord to transition to the chorus in G major then the F chord to final G chorus. These chord and key changes really suit the majestic nature of the song IMHO. Also, with the busy beats, the drawn-out syllables in the chorus are a good contrast.
I've had three listens already and will have to come back for another fresh listen. Great song.
Andrew D Andrew, thank you for taking your time to dissect the music. I've been trying to educate myself on some music theory (although a bit late in the game), so I can understate the choices I make. So this was my intention although I might be wrong with my naming of the keys. The verse is G Dorian, the chorus G Ionian, and I switched to Bb Ionian for the bridge.
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Great lyrics, chord structure and excellent instrumentation. Really enjoyed this song!
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So this was my intention although I might be wrong with my naming of the keys. The verse is G Dorian, the chorus G Ionian, and I switched to Bb Ionian for the bridge. Scott - I'm not good with modal interchange either - but it sounds terrific! Andrew D
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The style is percussive and the vocals are remarkable.
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Modern Archaic? I'm in!! A fine production and a good write, Scott. Man, there is so much goodness in there --especially in the vocal. I love the subtle little pieces of instrurments that come out at just the right time. Very engaging mix. Oh, almost forgot to mention those outstanding lyrics.
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Whatever the decade, it's just a brilliant song. The vocals are great...Bowie-esque. Love the lyrics. It has beauty and uplifts. Well done.
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