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We're Not Strangers - contemporary Christian #353333 06/09/16 01:47 PM User Showcase
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 48 M Mattox OP Enthusiast
OP Mattox Enthusiast M Joined: May 2014 Posts: 48	This is a song I wrote using Band in a Box https://soundcloud.com/ken1959/were-not-strangers **** Song Summary ********* Title: We're Not Strangers File:We're Not Strangers.SGU Key=D , Tempo 104, Length (m:s)=4:06 8 bar intro, 96 bar chorus, from bar 9 to bar 104. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes, Style is NR_SUGA+.STY (SUGA Pop Nashville Rock +) RealTracks in song: 1268:Bass, Electric, PopUplift Ev16 120 RealTracks in song: 1277:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopUpliftA-B Ev16 120 RealTracks in song: 665:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm SouthernRock Ev 085 (B:Strum) RealTracks in song: 1272:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopUpliftSyncA-B Ev16 120 RealTracks in song: 1278:Synth Pad, PopUplift Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 1273:Guitar, Electric, Soloist PopUplift Ev16 120 RealDrums in Song: PopAmericanEv^6-a:SideStick BB 4, b:Snare BB **We’re Not Strangers Ken Mattox See the schoolyards dancing in the moonlight See the treetops floating in the breeze In the silent halls we hear the echoes Jesus loves the little children, Jesus loves the little children Ooh, ooh, we’re not strangers, we’re His children Ooh, ooh, we’re not strangers, we’re His children See the man; he’s looking for an answer See that woman crying in the night Feel the hope and love that surrounds them Jesus loves the little children, Jesus loves the little children To these truths we hold, we’ll walk on streets of gold We’re not strangers, we’re His children No one can compare, His love is everywhere Come to Jesus as His children To these truths we hold, we’ll walk on streets of gold We’re not strangers, we’re His children No one can compare, His love is everywhere Come to Jesus as His children Red and yellow, black and white, we are precious in His sight Jesus loves the little children Red and yellow, black and white, we are precious in His sight Jesus loves the little children To these truths we hold, we’ll walk on streets of gold We’re not strangers, we’re His children No one can compare, His love is everywhere Come to Jesus as His children (x4) *********** Thank you for any and every feedback words:

Re: We're Not Strangers - contemporary Christian Mattox #353340 06/09/16 04:34 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,052 Davis, CA G Greg Johnson Veteran
Greg Johnson Veteran G Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,052 Davis, CA	I think this an outstanding song!! The structure is great, the arrangement is great, and the lyrics are honest and inspired. I think you should put some fx on the vocals and consider using a pitch plugin. I use them for tweaking. The song is wonderful and the arrangement great but there's a bit of a karaoke quality because the vocal is dry and sometimes pitchy. Awesome job!! Take care. Greg

Re: We're Not Strangers - contemporary Christian Mattox #353357 06/10/16 01:47 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,869 Florida floyd jane Veteran
floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,869 Florida	Ken, Good grouping of RT's. The solos are nicely done. I agree with the comments that Greg made. floyd 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: We're Not Strangers - contemporary Christian Mattox #353412 06/10/16 10:51 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,475 North Carolina David Snyder Veteran
David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,475 North Carolina	I love this man. It is very powerful and authentic. Great performance, great vibe, great hook, great singing. Right on. P.S. I might want to cover this is in Church with my Praise and Worship Band. It would be a great song for Sunday service. Love it. David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: We're Not Strangers - contemporary Christian Mattox #353486 06/11/16 05:01 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 48 M Mattox OP Enthusiast
OP Mattox Enthusiast M Joined: May 2014 Posts: 48	Thank you for your comments, they are extremely encouraging. I will work with improving my vocals. PS. David, that would be quite an honor

Re: We're Not Strangers - contemporary Christian Mattox #353523 06/11/16 11:08 AM User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 1,679 Cremona-Italy Sergio Guarneri Expert
Sergio Guarneri Expert Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 1,679 Cremona-Italy	Hello, nice listening of the ensemble, very well producted. Very good. Sergio Sergio

Re: We're Not Strangers - contemporary Christian Mattox #354338 06/18/16 03:12 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,475 North Carolina David Snyder Veteran
David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,475 North Carolina	Mattox, Have you thought about posting the BIAB file and lyrics for people who might want to cover this in church? Not sure how others are doing that but I know Floyd posted one of his BIAB files somewhere on one occasion. Anyone have any advice on how to do that if others want to share? I apologize in advance for my ignorance. David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: We're Not Strangers - contemporary Christian Greg Johnson #354365 06/19/16 02:43 AM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,806 Middlesex, NC Guitarhacker Veteran
Guitarhacker Veteran Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,806 Middlesex, NC	Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson I think this an outstanding song!! The structure is great, the arrangement is great, and the lyrics are honest and inspired. I think you should put some fx on the vocals and consider using a pitch plugin. I use them for tweaking. The song is wonderful and the arrangement great but there's a bit of a karaoke quality because the vocal is dry and sometimes pitchy. Awesome job!! Take care. Greg +1 You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.com Add nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.

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