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In the era before BiaB and Arranger keyboards and all the new ways to make music, I had to sit down at the piano and try to be inspired...as most of us know it's much easier now with all the wonderful help and inspiration we get from all the modern tools.

I was rummaging through an old hard drive the other day looking for the hidden and forgotten treasures of old ideas and tunes and ran across a first cut (vocal and piano) of this song...so I took the two tracks that were there constructed in the "old ways" and added some BiaB tracks to make it new...about half the song is bare metal and the rest is with BiaB...I hope you all enjoy...if you do, thanks for listening...Dan

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368 Acoustic Guitar Fingerpicking
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I contributed vocal, piano. strings and another drum track

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Dan, this is rapidly becoming one of my favorite songs. I love the mix, your vocal and the exquisite lyrics. A timeless masterpiece! Mike

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Originally Posted By: Mike Wilhoit
Dan, this is rapidly becoming one of my favorite songs. I love the mix, your vocal and the exquisite lyrics. A timeless masterpiece! Mike


Thanks Mike...I am glad I found the track cause I could never sing it that way again!


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I love that tremolo on your vocals. One of the best songs I've heard here in a while. Good use of BIAB. Great ending. Great work!


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Hi Dan,
This is such a sweet sounding song. A bit melancholy, but at the same time it radiates hope in our Savior. I love the stripped down arrangement and your sincere, heartfelt vocals. Praise YeHoVah!

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Thanks TuneMonger for your kind words...I've spent my whole life trying to get rid of that vibrato or at least trying to control it....but it is what it is, I'm glad you liked it.


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HI Dan ...

It's been quite a while since I've heard any of your music - partly because of my absence from the forum for a couple of months.

Such a pretty and provocatively emotional. The strength and vibrato in your voice match up so nicely here. Kind of reminds me of Larry Gatlin when he sings ballads/romantic songs. A truly wonderful listen ...

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Dan,

Wow, what a vocal on this one. So vibrant and full of emotion—truly stellar vocal work. I’ll say it again, wow! Agree with Tunemonger that this is one of the best songs I’ve heard on the forum in a while. The production is solid; the song is so sweet and well sung and delivered. Exceptional!

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Hi Dan,

This is a excellent song - good lyrics and melody and a fine vocal performance.

Well done.

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Hello Dan
The song has a beautiful melody
But the singing makes it unique
Can be listened to again and again
Great job
Thanks a lot
Many greetings
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You do this so well, Dan. A wonderful "old" song to start, and what a terrific job of adding just the right pieces to make it soar. Very well done.


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Dan,

Good write. Really nice melody.
Excellent vocal. Nice piano. Good mix.
Well done.

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Janice's first comment was that it reminded her of something we might have heard back when we used to listen to the Gaither Vocal Band's show (Gaither Homecoming).

They seemed to invariably have great piano.

Your vocal and piano performance along with BiaB make for a lovely presentation.

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Let me first express my sincere and humble thanks to everyone who has responded to "What I've Been Searching For"...I'm a bit overwhelmed at your comments and I want to mention all of you so far because many of you are some of my favorite artists on this forum...So thanks:

Bawb...yes Praise YeHoVah!

Alan...One of my very favorite artists and groups are Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers...I'm thrilled that you think that...if only for a note or two

Deej...don't know what to say except thanks so much

Nigel...always appreciate your kind words...love hearing from across the seas

Andi...you're very kind...love hearing from the continent

Marty...you are always so encouraging to everyone

Floyd...I appreciate your comments...I dig your songs

J&B...love your songs and videos...thanks for the Gaither reference...I've rubbed elbows with a few of the Homecoming gang over the years


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Your vocal is absolutely outstanding in this song. The arrangement and dynamics were spectacular. The mix and your lyrics were fantastic.

Loved it.


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Originally Posted By: MarioD
Your vocal is absolutely outstanding in this song. The arrangement and dynamics were spectacular. The mix and your lyrics were fantastic.

Loved it.


Thanks Mario...this is an old recording but with this one I guess if it ain't broke don't fix it will be my approach...thanks again...Dan


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