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Somebody said "age gracefully" "act your age" ......nah...I think I'll wait awhile LOL!
This song is acually a tribute to David Huff of David and the Giants. David has been
a Huge musical/ spiritual hero in my life who has influenced my singing and playing more than anyone else by far! Thanks so much for the listen! T

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Organ and synth parts played through my Yamaha PSR 975s keyboard

I'M GONNA KEEP ON ROCKIN '
Words and music by Torrey Bliss
Copyright 2019
Feeling down from all these changes
And not keeping up with every style
I'm hearing voices say to turn the page
I think I'll stay here awhile
Rock and roll and blues my therapy
Rehabilitation for my smile
It's the driving force that keeps me going
Takes me down the road another mile
Still on that road and I've gone too far
I'm not turning back

I'm gonna keep on rockin'
It's all I know I'm not stoppin'
Let everybody keep talkin'
I'm gonna keep on rockin'

Youth is the gift of nature
But age is a work of art
Don't worry how I paint my picture
It's the way that I express my heart
The canvas of imagination
Painted with the brush of my guitar
Through inspiration from the One who made me
He's the only real superstar
It's in my soul and I can't let go
Keep moving straight ahead

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Heaviest thing I've heard so far on the User Showcase. Great guitar hook. Sounds like a 70s hit song, classic rock all the way. Great guitar solo work and nice structure changes to keep it interesting. Excellent work!


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YEAH!

love the chorus!

love the middle part and solo

this rocks no doubt

very nice and creative guitar playing

excellent vocals

awesome Torrey

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Torrey,

This is EXCELLENT! It sounds like 70s FM radio! Great arrangement and some really awesome guitar and vocals.

Loved it!

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The chorus is really fantastic. I've always been a firm believer age is a state of mind, anyways! Great song and thanks for sharing.


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Torrey,

Some serious multi instrument playing! Serious talent on display, really excellent work on all the instruments and vocal.
Wonderful classic heavy sound,nicely textured,and mixed.
It's catchy as well.
The forum is awash with excellent songs and this fits in beautifully.

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I knew you knew how to.
BIG sound built on a terrific drum track.
Love the classic hard rock structure too.
Nil nits.


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As advertised, a fun rocker.

Nothing to analyze or complain about here - it's rock and roll. laugh


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Really well performed rock Torrey. Great lyrics and production. Rob

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Torrey,
Cool tune. Love the textures on it. Wonderful harmonies, instrumentals, vocals, everything! Heavy duty musical muscle flexing here. Well...this is a very good example how to "Age gracefully" in my book smile

Thank you for sharing!!

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Thanks TuneMonger for having a listen and commenting! I appreciate your kind words! T

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Goes to show the expressive possibilities within the hard rock genre. Never gets old.


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Great rocking tune...
With your production skills to slow it down & then crank it back up...
I also like your lyrics... especially...
Quote:
Youth is the gift of nature
But age is a work of art
Don't worry how I paint my picture
It's the way that I express my heart

Nicely done...
Congratulations on this one!


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Torrey,

Its cool ( and not a surprise) to hear you deliver hard rock...or to play everything but the drums with such skill. Love the " It's in my soul and I can't let go
Keep moving straight ahead" section you sing with the guitar riff.
A nice touch to bring things down just enough to set the stage for your terrific solo.
Well done!

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What a great tune, yeah you keep on rocking Torrey, awesome!!!!

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WOWZA!!!

Great stuff, Torrey, nice to hear you rock out!

Your guitar is talking to me big time on this one, great playing!

I smiled when I read your comment about ageing gracefully and acting your age, where is the fun in that?!

Very, very good indeed smile

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Hi Torrey, Fantastic selection of instruments here and the instruments are layered nicely. Fantastic work on the vocals!


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What a creative piece of work!!! The melody is so original and creative....reminds me of some of the old Todd Rundgren rock! The music is delicious!! The lyrics are just as good. I copied the first 2 lines of the second verse, but then decided to copy this:

Youth is the gift of nature
But age is a work of art
Don't worry how I paint my picture
It's the way that I express my heart
The canvas of imagination
Painted with the brush of my guitar
Through inspiration from the One who made me
He's the only real superstar
It's in my soul and I can't let go
Keep moving straight ahead

That is some beautiful, inspired writing!!!

Keep on rockin' brother!!! Take care. Greg

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A rockin' trip back in time. Great playing (I like your bass work too).
This track is also an excellent ad for RealTracks/BIAB.
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Wowser Torrey. Such a cool song. Guitars were so good. Boy did you nail it. Vocal and lyrics so good. Loved the intro. Well done Torrey...


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