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New Song co write #471163 05/04/18 02:17 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england B Biglad OP Journeyman
OP Biglad Journeyman B Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england	Heres a co write with a friend of mine,Paul Jackson. he's on vocals andguitar. https://soundcloud.com/brad-stevens-uk/it-aint-easy-mp3-just-ozone-8 Title: Untitled Song File:IT AINT EASY ( MASTER 2 ).SGU Key=C , Tempo 95, Length (m:s)=3:49 No intro. 87 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 87. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Song is saved with bar changes for Tempo ,Volume Changes,RealDrums Changes, Style is _CASUAL.STY (Casual Country with Harmonica) RealTracks in style: ~518:Bass, Electric, Pop HalfNotes Ev 085 RealTracks in style: 1725:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm CountryBalladJohn Ev 065 RealTracks in style: ~362:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085 RealTracks in style: 2857:Harmonica, Background CountryPopJellyRoll Ev 120 RealTracks in song: ~363:Pedal Steel, Background Ev 085 RealDrums in style: NashvilleEven8^6-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat Open IT AINT EASY it ain’t easy being strong When the one you love has gone, Try to hold your head up high, it’s hard to smile and not to cry IT AINT EASY IT AINT EASY to everyone you look the same, Just don’t see the hidden pain, There’s so much hurt deep inside , All you wanna do is cry IT AINT EASY IT AINT EASY. CH it aint easy being strong to move your life along without pretending, Every week just seems the same Another week goes by again , it’s never ending, SPREAD YOUR WINGS REACH OUT AND TOUCH THE SKY don’t you know SOMETIMES EVEN ANGELS HAVE TO CRY (solo) it aint easy being strong to move your life along without pretending, Every week just seems the same Another week goes by again , it’s never ending, Times a healer so they say Sometime soon you’ll smile again Time to put your fears aside Buckle up and take a ride And make it easy Make it easy CH make it easy everyday Try to live your life the way you wanna make it Yea just look forward don’t look back There’s no future in the past life’s what you make it SPREAD YOUR WINGS REACH OUT AND TOUCH THE SKY don’t you know SOMETIMES EVEN ANGELS HAVE TO CRY feel free to comment Os Windows Biab 2018. studio one pro 3 ozone 8 focusrite 214 se electronics Gemini mic

Re: New Song co write Biglad #471166 05/04/18 02:50 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,012 Ontario, Canada BlueAttitude Veteran
BlueAttitude Veteran Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,012 Ontario, Canada	I really like this, has an Eagles vibe happening. Vocals are very good! Lots of great lines. I especially like: "SPREAD YOUR WINGS REACH OUT AND TOUCH THE SKY, SOMETIMES EVEN ANGELS HAVE TO CRY" Nice looking tele in your soundcloud profile pic BTW, I have one very similar except mine has a rosewood neck. Enjoyed the listen! Dave Blue Attitude Website Blue Attitude YouTube channel

Re: New Song co write Biglad #471179 05/04/18 05:17 AM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 212 Columbia, MO Phil Leith Apprentice
Phil Leith Apprentice Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 212 Columbia, MO	Very nice! Great vocals, and the music is perfect for the mood of the lyrics. https://soundcloud.com/phil-leith https://www.youtube.com/leithp

Re: New Song co write Biglad #471216 05/04/18 10:45 AM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 723 Virginia Belladonna Journeyman
Belladonna Journeyman Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 723 Virginia	Love it!! Nice vocals and love the melody. I'm a pedal steel girl. Last edited by Belladonna; 05/04/18 10:45 AM.

Re: New Song co write Biglad #471252 05/04/18 04:00 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 8,276 Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran
Scott C Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 8,276 Edmonton, Ab, Canada	Super vocals and harmonies Brad. Loved the backtrack. I loved the steele too. Such a cool sound. Harmonic was such a nice touch. Great collaboration Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/

Re: New Song co write Biglad #471261 05/04/18 07:10 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 Veteran
Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	Hey Biglad. This reminds me a touch of a Chris Isaak. Well done on the mix those harmonies are great. Nice chord progression. Very nice song. Rob https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: New Song co write Biglad #471674 05/07/18 01:01 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	Very, very nice!! Great, catchy singable melody and some really nice lyrics. Great job with the vocals and the arrangement is just right. Great job!! Take care. Greg

Re: New Song co write Biglad #471688 05/07/18 01:22 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,647 Sydney Australia PeterF Veteran
PeterF Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,647 Sydney Australia	Biglad, Really melodic song with lovely vocals and superb harmonies. Excellent. Peter

Re: New Song co write Biglad #471697 05/07/18 02:07 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,992 BC Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff
Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,992 BC	I really enjoyed the use of the acoustic guitar here. Really lovely job. Thanks for the share! Cheers, Ember

Re: New Song co write Biglad #471765 05/08/18 04:18 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 728 Colorado Buford Journeyman
Buford Journeyman Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 728 Colorado	Biglad, Nice and easy. Excellent choice of STYLE. Really does have an Eagles vibe in those harmonies. Would like to hear that lead vocal a bit more upfront at the beginning. Let's hear that nice voice. Good story, great progression, fine production. Keep 'em coming, Bob BIAB 2018 ULTRA https://soundcloud.com/bob-buford https://www.youtube.com/user/hawgly https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/bob.buford

Re: New Song co write Biglad #471766 05/08/18 04:21 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 3,414 Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff
Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 3,414	Within the first few bars - I knew I'd be enjoying this Your harmonies here at absolutely stunning, and the lyricism on this one is superb as well. These two aspects combined really take this to the next level for me. Not a single thing I'd change here. You nailed it - thanks for sharing! Cheers, Deryk

Re: New Song co write Biglad #471768 05/08/18 04:30 AM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,797 Middlesex, NC Guitarhacker Veteran
Guitarhacker Veteran Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,797 Middlesex, NC	I started listening on my computer and had to shut it off..... nope..... gotta listen on something better. I grabbed my cans and had a listen. Much better. This is good. I like the writing too. Nice flow on the lyrics in the verses. Nice sounding mix. I'm a sucker for a ballad with steel and harmonica. Nice selection on the piano too. Tasty licks going on with the keys but not to the point that it takes away from what's happening up front. My only nits..... (minor ones to be sure) are the vox could stand to be a dB or two louder. They also seemed a bit too cool in an EQ sense in a few places. Warmer would be better. And just a personal opinion..... the ending.... I would have added 2 more measures with my hold on m3/1 to make it a more resolved ending. BUT... what you have there works perfectly fine. All things considered, this is really a job well done on this song. Last edited by Guitarhacker; 05/08/18 04:30 AM. 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.

Re: New Song co write Biglad #471769 05/08/18 04:32 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 16,041 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 16,041 GA USA	I agree with the Eagles feel. A VERY good thing in our music book. The vocals and arrangement really carry the nice lyric well. Enjoyed it! J&B Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos

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