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https://soundcloud.com/torrey-bliss/roll-with-it

I have always had a special affinity the R&B/Soul sound and it influences a lot of my music. I relied heavily on the band for this one! I wanted to go back and do something in this vein with this one. She (my wife) has put up with me for 40 years and this one's for her. I don't usually post tunes but about once a month or so but this one came to me in a days time and I quickly put it together before I forgot everything LOL!! Hope someone enjoys it!
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Drums - Funky Groove 60's
Drums - Jazz Funk Pop
Piano - 2194 Electric Vintage
Bass - 2260 Funky Groove 60's
Guitar - 2930 Folk Rock 8ths Brent
Guitar - 2348 Jazz Funk Groovin
Horns - Funk 2 Part
Synth - Pop Shining Voice

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Vocals
Guitar- Rhythm and lead
Electric Piano
Percussion

Roll With It
Words and music by
Torrey Bliss copyright 2019

I've got a will
She's got her way
And I know where we'll be
At the end of the day
She'll never lose
But she'll never win
Each day we get up
And start it over again
Oh I know that I could just walk away
But together on this road we will stay

I'm gonna roll with it baby
I know that we'll make it
Our love is getting stronger each day
I'm gonna roll with it baby
Wherever life will take us
I'm gonna be there with you

She picks me up
Then brings me down
One moment she'll laugh
Then won't make a sound
I'll spend my life
Trying to figure out
Just what makes her tick
Just what she's all about
Oh I know I couldn't make it alone
But together we'll just keep movin' on

I'm gonna roll with it baby
I know that we'll make it
Our love is getting stronger each day
I'm gonna roll with it baby
Wherever life will take us
I'm gonna be there with you

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Your vocal is most excellent. You hit the 70s groove right on the nail. Your guitar sounds so good that it's good enough (or better)to be a BIAB track.

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Torrey,
An irresistable groove you`ve got going on this -you really sound like you`re on a high with this music- vocals, guitar ( the lead section with horns is sublme!) and arrangement all so on the money for the genre.
(Not sure if its even worth mentioning- there`s a touch of harshness I hear on `phones on the esses).
This had me rolling along from the opening drum beats - very well done!

Robert

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I love the lyrics and your arrangement. Top notch track! Really enjoyed listening to this!

Will

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Torrey,

There is a WHOLE BUNCH to LOVE about this.

It has a SUPER overall "catchy". Like how Robee Dupree's "Steal Away" is so very catchy. (An all-time favorite).

A truly AWESOME melody. What Pop music is ALL ABOUT!!!

The bass is OUTRAGEOUSLY good!

The funky crisp guitars are perfect. Horns to die for. Tasty lead guitar.
Drums are terrific. Awesome harmonies.

This is top-shelf, pro quality music making.

One "nit". The vocal (which is OUTSTANDING!!!!) needs some "warmth" to it. It has a high-EQ crispness that "takes it out of the mix". Maybe rolling off the high end or adding some middle??

THIS is SO damn good!!! Loved it. Best POP song ever on the forums. A hit.

Impressed.

fj






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Had me envisioning Don Henley Live From Darryl's House!

Awesome groove, stellar vocals and guitar picking.

Great job!

Rick


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Wow, Torrey. I was hooked before the end of the second bar and it just kept getting better. So many elements of this production resonated with me. I'm on my third listen right now and the only part that didn't sound quite as 'real' as the rest was the horns. It's not a big detractor and there may not be much you can do about that anyway. Thanks for brightening up my afternoon. smile


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Torrey,

Pretty sound you have going on here . . . a bit of Steely Dan here . . . catchy hook and sweet vocal—sits perfectly crisp in the mix. Very chill tune—impressive!

All my best,

Deej

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Torrey

Some superb writing and performing. Top notch in all aspects and beautifully crafted.

A real winner.

Peter

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Torrey,
at 1.44 there's a strange click - it may be in the RTs or something in production but you might like to reduce it if possible.
This arrangement and mix is SPOT ON.
I can easily picture this as the soundtrack to a music video very easily - you've the sound covered with the RTs and your own instrumentation.
The vocal is the icing, I don't hear the lack of warmth fj mentioned but I did note is was crisp on top which popped a couple of sibilant syllables higher than needed.
LOVELY stuff as always.


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rayc
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Originally Posted By: rayc
... I don't hear the lack of warmth fj mentioned but I did note is was crisp on top which popped a couple of sibilant syllables higher than needed.


To be clear... "warmth" is perhaps the wrong word. In no way meant to define the PERFORMANCE (which is terrific), but the overall "EQ-ness". Just a bit "too crisp" (I think) - some "roundness"? needed?? ...hard to describe it... and just "a bit". It is SUCH an excellent piece of work...

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Hi Torrey,

Man, you are on a roll! (see what I did there? wink ) Two great songs within weeks of each other.

This is as good as it gets, just top notch and totally professional.

Great vocal, and man, I love your jazzy guitar style.

Mix sounds great to me.

I think I hear what Ray mentioned, missed it the first time but went back and specifically listened after I read his comment. Around 1:40 I think. And might be coming from the vocal track?

Loved this one, Torrey, hearing material like this makes me strive to do better with my own productions.

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Love it Torrey.
Great anthem for marriage

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Thanks Scott! I always appreciate your positive supportive comments! T

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Thanks Robert! You are such a valuable member of this forum with not only your work that you present but also the input and encouragement you give others on their work! Thanks, for the listen and comments! I sort of rushed putting this one up and missed some things that others like Floyd and Ray along with yourself mentioned regarding EQ, sibilant noise etc. I inadvertently applied the wrong vocal effects chain to my lead vocal and didn't realize it at first. It's close to the one I usually use but a little thinner sound! I have since replaced and edited out several clicks, pops, smacks etc. Hopefully it's a little less distracting now! T

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Hi Torrey
I'm also a big soul/R&B fan. This is excellent. Love your vocal and guitar work.
Regards,
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The lyrics are simple but oh-so-sweet! I hope your wife loves it

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Blue eyed soul!!! I LOVE this Torrey! One of my all time fav genres and you NAILED it brother. Great groovin arrangement with Horns oh yeah. Love the vocals/lyrics too. Terrific song and track for my taste. Oh and extra cool you wrote it for your wife!

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Hi Torrey,

this one is not just good - it's top notch in all respects. Not the first of your songs I consider to have absolute radio quality, but this one is outstanding.

That's the kind of music I almost adore anyway, and the way you pleased my ears (and toes) was just grand.

A classic compact (in the best possible sense) driving yet smooth composition - that's what I'd call 'the art of song writing.

Very nice lyrics (I'm sure you'll get double Christmas presents from your wife this year smile ), extremely well-sung and perfectly arranged and produced.

A perfect sunday morning treat - thanks a lot for sharing.

All the best,

Stefan

Edit: Just called Maha to have a listen: She LOVED it, too !!!

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Hope someone enjoys it!

Well I certainly did...
It the kind of song I would expect to hear on KNON's morning show...
Very nicely done!


Jim
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