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My good friend and sometimes co-writer, Brenda, and I put this song together a few years ago. It's always been a favourite. Recently I thought that it would be worthwhile to revitalise the song's arrangement and mix by using the Audiophile edition of BIAB/RB. The original song was created using the UltraPlusPak. So, after a few musical and lyrical tweaks, a new vocal and with the added zing that comes from the Audiophile edition of the software, here is the latest version of.... Please feel free to comment on any aspect of the song. Regards, Noel Instruments518: Bass, Electric, Pop HalfNotes Ev 085 364: Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 065 368: Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 065 1514: Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryBrent Ev 065 (Bluesy) RealDrums: BrushesFolk16ths: a: Brushes b: Brushes Tap MIDI Strings and Church Bell: Miroslav Philharmonik LyricsSometimes I walk alone But it's not a lonely road I share my path with all that's been From snow to sea and sand I'm walking through a wonderland That's what I believe Somewhere it's drizzling rain Somewhere it's breaking day Somewhere a wind is bending trees This world's a miracle Magnificent and wonderful That's what I believe And when the night is dark and I can see a million stars I like to sit and watch and feel the peace and calm Wherever I turn, when I look around An ancient mystery shields and shelters me In this whole universe There's just a single Earth And she is beautiful and free A gift of godly grace For Life to travel time and space That's what I believe [Instrumental] And when the night is dark and I can see a million stars I like to sit and watch and feel the peace and calm Wherever I turn, when I look around An ancient mystery shields and shelters me In this whole universe There's just a single Earth And she is beautiful and free A gift of godly grace For Life to travel time and space That's what I believe This world's a miracle Magnificent and wonderful That's what I believe © 2012 Noel Adams & Brenda Smith. Words and music. All rights reserved.
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2026
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Noel,
A beautiful, quietly powerful song.
If it gets exposure in the right circles it`ll one day be performed by a major artist.
I really like the chorus melody, and also that bluesy guitar break.
Great work.
Robert
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Noel,
A beautiful, quietly powerful song.
If it gets exposure in the right circles it`ll one day be performed by a major artist.
I really like the chorus melody, and also that bluesy guitar break.
Great work.
Robert
Hi Robert, Thank you. Appreciate the visit and the comments. This song fell together relatively easily for Brenda and me. It was an enjoyable write. In relation to the guitar solo, that was Brent Mason. His guitar work is always sensational and I find myself constantly filtering through his Realtracks and thinking about how I might use them. Thanks again, Noel
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Hello, Noel
Very beautiful song!
It reminds me of "Je t'appartiens" by Gilbert Becaud (English version is "Let It Be Me" by The Everly Brothers).
Declining bass line along the major scale and the progression to Sub-dominant on B part are so nice.
Moderate strings by Miroslav Philharmonik are also favorable.
I really enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best Regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Hi Noel,
This is probably my favourite of all your compositions (the ones that I have heard anyway).
Beautiful vocal, melody and clear open production.
Loved the cool mellow guitar solo and the strings at the end.
Top notch!
Rec
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Beautiful song made me feel like I was on a journey when I was listning to the track.
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Noel, This is magnificent. My new favorite of yours. The lyrics, melody, performance and production are all spectacular and spot on. The solo fits like a glove. Great acoustic guitar sound and your vocal is inspired and heartfelt. Really sensational. Bravo! Tom
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Noel, This is magnificent. My new favorite of yours. The lyrics, melody, performance and production are all spectacular and spot on. The solo fits like a glove. Great acoustic guitar sound and your vocal is inspired and heartfelt. Really sensational. Bravo! Tom Noel, I'll start by copying - and therefore reiterating - all that Tom said - because I thought all those same things. This is my favorite write of yours of all that I've heard (with the exception of "What A Crazy Thing", of course  )... Nice and tight. The opening guitar/vocal is just right. The orchestral phrases after "stars" and "calm" are EXQUISITE!!!! The strings on "whole universe" are tasty... The solo is sweet. Made me think of something that Glen Campbell would have added to one of his songs - does not get better than that in my book. The strings that take it out are SO well done! I'd say - One of your best writes. Your best vocal. Your BEST production! A big standing O on this one, buddy... floyd
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This is great! Sounds wonderful!
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Hello, Noel
Very beautiful song!
It reminds me of "Je t'appartiens" by Gilbert Becaud (English version is "Let It Be Me" by The Everly Brothers).
Declining bass line along the major scale and the progression to Sub-dominant on B part are so nice.
Moderate strings by Miroslav Philharmonik are also favorable.
I really enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best Regards.
Shigeki Adachi Hi Shigeki Adachi, Thank you for having a listen. "Let It Be Me" is one of my favourite songs of all time. It has been covered by a huge number of singers. I've always been a fan of a bass line that moves down scalewise (or even chromatically as in the adagio from Katchachrian's Sparticus ( Youtube link - have a listen from 2:10 onwards.... such a powerful sound). I appreciate your insightful comments. All the best, Noel
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Hi Noel,
This is probably my favourite of all your compositions (the ones that I have heard anyway).
Beautiful vocal, melody and clear open production.
Loved the cool mellow guitar solo and the strings at the end.
Top notch!
Rec Hi Rec, Thanks for having a listen. I appreciate the comments. All the best, Noel
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Hello, Noel I've also always been a big fan of a bass line that moves down or up scalewise or chromatically. Thank you very much for your introduction of the adagio from Katchachrian's Sparticus. I have listened to the original version of Katchachrian's Sparticus for the first time. I used to listen to the pop arranged version of this song. (Link as below) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIsD94yVRF0All the best, Shigeki Adachi
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Noel,
This song was worth revisiting - it sounds great here. Love the instrument mix and your vocal really stands out - excellent!
Bob
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A really lovely song and a great performance and I agree with everything Tom & Floyd said so eloquently.
Peter
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Noel,
Beautiful song! Very romantic and peaceful.
The Miroslav Philharmonik works very nicely on the choruses.
CountryBrent Ev 065 surely was the right choice for the short solo.
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Noel, This is magnificent. My new favorite of yours. The lyrics, melody, performance and production are all spectacular and spot on. The solo fits like a glove. Great acoustic guitar sound and your vocal is inspired and heartfelt. Really sensational. Bravo! Tom Noel, I'll start by copying - and therefore reiterating - all that Tom said - because I thought all those same things. This is my favorite write of yours of all that I've heard (with the exception of "What A Crazy Thing", of course )... Nice and tight. The opening guitar/vocal is just right. The orchestral phrases after "stars" and "calm" are EXQUISITE!!!! The strings on "whole universe" are tasty... The solo is sweet. Made me think of something that Glen Campbell would have added to one of his songs - does not get better than that in my book. The strings that take it out are SO well done! I'd say - One of your best writes. Your best vocal. Your BEST production! A big standing O on this one, buddy... floyd I'll piggyback on two excellent reviews!! This is just great!! The thing that really moves me, in addition to what I've quoted, is the unabashed optimism in the song. It is really hard to write something optimistic which doesn't sound preachy or sappy. You threaded the needle with this one. Truly a gem!! Take care. Greg
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I think that you're a great craftsman. I think this is a beautiful lyric and melody. I feel like I learn a little something everytime
I listen to your songs. I wanna write something in this style today, right now! even tho I know that I don't have the time to. I feel inspired, like listening to McCartney when you hear "I Will" for the first time. If all this is too much praise, or over the top, I'm sorry, it's a pretty good song.
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Noel, I remember hearing this one a few years ago when you first posted it. This sounds really nice. I like your writing on this one. The guitar solo really sounds great, too. Enjoyed this rework!
Steve
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Noel, It's pretty much all been said, but just let me add... I THOUGHT THIS WAS OUTSTANDING!! All the instruments sound so clear and work so well together. Loved the guitar and the strings and your vocal and the mix... I loved everything! Just a GREAT write! I could see this being done in a broadway musical. Great Job!! 
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Simple and beautiful, magnificent and wonderful Great singing and mixing, nice strings and solo. But most of all, I really like the lyrics, Earth is one of the most inspiring subjects to write a song about and you have really captured the "ancient mystery". I wish that Earth could be reflected in the title of the song somehow. Janne
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