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Summer in Amsterdam #369298 10/09/16 07:58 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina	A new one. https://soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel/summer-in-amsterdam Summer in Amsterdam By David Snyder V1 On a midnight train from Paris Called the Orient Express A young man sadly checked his bags And he was shabbily dressed A girl named Bernadette from the Montparnasse Had ripped his soul apart With French perfume, in a garret room She broke a poet’s heart Then he woke up stoned in Amsterdam Sleeping in a poppy field With thoughts of ending his own life And a wound that wouldn’t heal But when he made his way back into town He met a girl name Anne-Marie And everything changed on the spot In the city of make believe CH: Yeah I forgot who I was But I remembered who I am And I think it happened all at once That summer in Amsterdam Yeah I forgot who I was But I remembered who I am And I think it happened all at once That summer in Amsterdam V2 So I got another Visa And I decided to stay in town Cause Anne-Marie she had eyes of green And she wanted me to stick around We made love about a million times And I never got tired of it I got reacquainted with the taste of truth Every time I kissed her lips CH: Yeah I forgot who I was But I remembered who I am And I think it happened all at once that summer in Amsterdam Yeah I forgot who I was But I remembered who I am And I think it happened all at once the moment I touched her hand the moment I touched her hand in Amsterdam V3 So I guess you must be wondering The rest of what happened to me And all my time in Amsterdam now we’re closing out verse three Well all that I can say is that some things were meant to be Cause I hung around in Van Gogh’s town and I married Anne-Marie yeah I married Anne-Marie CH: Yeah I forgot who I was But I remembered who I am And I think it happened all at once that summer in Amsterdam Yeah I forgot who I was But I remembered who I am And I think it happened all at once that summer that summer in Amsterdam All music and lyrics copyright 2016 by David Snyder. (ASCAP) Produced and Engineered by David Snyder. Title: Summer in Amsterdam Key=D , Tempo 85, Length (m:s)=3:45 Style is DYLAN.STY (User Defined) RealTracks in style: ~700:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 085 RealTracks in style: ~365:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 085 RealTracks in style: ~1118:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085 Drums: Nashville Even 8 Pop Praise Piano Held Other Stratocaster and Electric Guitars, Synths and Vocals by David Snyder David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs4 https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: Summer in Amsterdam David Snyder #369309 10/09/16 09:13 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 577 North Yorkshire, England receder Journeyman
receder Journeyman Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 577 North Yorkshire, England	Marvellous work David. I wish I had been on that trip to Amsterdam Great imagery in the lyrics and very Dylanesque delivery. Shades of Lennon in the song vibe. Great story by the way. Is it true? Loved it. Rec Last edited by receder; 10/09/16 09:14 AM. BIAB 2022 UltraPAK, CbB, Studio One 5 Pro, Fender USA Tele, Harley Benton Fusion & others.

Re: Summer in Amsterdam receder #369312 10/09/16 09:24 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina	Thanks Rec. Well, let's just say it is a composite. An artist is not supposed to talk too much about his work. Ask Bob. Fun fact. A reporter once interviewed Dylan in Paris. She was warned never to speak again once she had asked him a question or he would get up and leave. He didn't like to be interrupted while he was thinking. So she asked him what he thought the definition of freedom was. He didn't say anything for about a half an hour, while he smoked some cigarettes. Then, he said: "Freedom is a lot like peace of mind. You don't know what it is until you don't have it anymore." "Yeaaaaaah." Gotta love Bob. David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs4 https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: Summer in Amsterdam David Snyder #369323 10/09/16 10:14 AM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 52 Victoria, BC Mat - PG Music Enthusiast
Mat - PG Music Enthusiast Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 52 Victoria, BC	Hi David! Your music is filling my office quite pleasingly. Very mellow. I'm also finding myself wanting to go to Amsterdam. Great work! Thanks, Mathew PG Music Inc.

Re: Summer in Amsterdam David Snyder #369326 10/09/16 10:57 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 4,067 The Netherlands RnAM Veteran
RnAM Veteran Joined: May 2014 Posts: 4,067 The Netherlands	Well this is just hilarious we laughed our heads off , and yes... it really sounds like Dylan! Who's this Anne-Marie character? Just kidding, how could you tell that Anne-Marie indeed has green eyes????? Rob and Anne-Marie We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gsdNLE7_Gy8qavoOplQow/videos http://rnam.net/

Re: Summer in Amsterdam David Snyder #369335 10/09/16 12:39 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,921 Florida floyd jane Veteran
floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,921 Florida	This is SO good. If there had never been a Bob Dylan or a Bruce Springsteen, you could have filled that spot. Do you need any more than that? 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: Summer in Amsterdam David Snyder #369355 10/09/16 07:32 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,079 wales gibson Veteran
gibson Veteran Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,079 wales	this definitely leans towards Dylan and after the 1st listen the song took a long while to fade from my mind, as it got stuck in a loop, in a good way! enjoyed Alyn My showcase songs My story

Re: Summer in Amsterdam David Snyder #369376 10/10/16 02:26 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 8,330 Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran
Scott C Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 8,330 Edmonton, Ab, Canada	Hi David. Very cool tune. Lyrics and delivery were excellent. Your creativity amazes me.. Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/

Re: Summer in Amsterdam David Snyder #369382 10/10/16 06:13 AM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 169 Cape Town PaddyG Apprentice
PaddyG Apprentice Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 169 Cape Town	Like I have said before David, you have carved a niche for yourself out there with this type of song. I so look forward to each new one. This latest story line comes from a very fertile songwriting mind. Keep them coming please. Paddy G

Re: Summer in Amsterdam David Snyder #369394 10/10/16 08:56 AM User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 20,579 Australia Noel96 Veteran
Noel96 Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 20,579 Australia	Hi David, There's definitely no stopping you! Your songwriting is incredibly diverse. It seems to me that you fearlessly tackle any topic that springs to mind. From my perspective, such an approach to songwriting is probably one of the best approaches possible. It's always entertaining to listen to what comes next from your songwriter's pen! All the best, Noel MY SONGS... Audiophile BIAB 2026 audios on Soundcloud

Re: Summer in Amsterdam David Snyder #369447 10/10/16 02:34 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357 Robertkc Veteran
Robertkc Veteran Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357	David, Great narrative that holds true through the song and a very catchy chorus... Floyd said it for many of your admirers here: "This is SO good. If there had never been a Bob Dylan or a Bruce Springsteen, you could have filled that spot." Amen, Robert

Re: Summer in Amsterdam floyd jane #369532 10/11/16 09:49 AM 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	Originally Posted By: floyd jane This is SO good. If there had never been a Bob Dylan or a Bruce Springsteen, you could have filled that spot. Do you need any more than that? I love it too!! Yeah I forgot who I was But I remembered who I am And I think it happened all at once That summer in Amsterdam Great!! This works!! Really nice story telling. I got a kick out of "closing out verse three" or whatever the exact line was. Your songs are always creative and easy to listen to. I'm a big fan!! Take care. Greg

Re: Summer in Amsterdam David Snyder #369573 10/11/16 01:44 PM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 408 W Will B - PG Music PG Music Staff
Will B - PG Music PG Music Staff W Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 408	Love your storytelling, David, and this tune is no different! Like someone else said above, you've definitely carved out a unique style for yourself. Can't wait to hear more stories from your corner Will - PG Music

Re: Summer in Amsterdam David Snyder #369591 10/11/16 08:14 PM User Showcase
Joined: May 2015 Posts: 3,213 Aichi, Japan animarorecords Veteran
animarorecords Veteran Joined: May 2015 Posts: 3,213 Aichi, Japan	Hello, David Very mellow. And it really sounds like Dylan as many others said. The chord progressions are unique. You have a way of your own in such matters. Very cool song. I really like it. Enjoyed my listen a lot. Best Regards. Shigeki Adachi

Re: Summer in Amsterdam David Snyder #369625 10/12/16 03:16 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,335 Florida tommyad Veteran
tommyad Veteran Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,335 Florida	David, the intro sounds very Beatlesque and the interesting chord progression carries on from there. The lyrics are very well crafted and you phrased them perfectly. Good production and mix. Very, very enjoyable. Tom

Re: Summer in Amsterdam David Snyder #369689 10/12/16 09:15 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,647 Sydney Australia PeterF Veteran
PeterF Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,647 Sydney Australia	David Excellent work - like a lost (or re-discovered) Dylan track. Peter

Re: Summer in Amsterdam floyd jane #369700 10/12/16 09:51 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,987 Texas City, Texas Steve Young Expert
Steve Young Expert Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,987 Texas City, Texas	Originally Posted By: floyd jane This is SO good. If there had never been a Bob Dylan or a Bruce Springsteen, you could have filled that spot. Do you need any more than that? Totally agree with Floyd! This is one of your best. Steve Steve Young Music "In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody else has thought of." - Robert Schumann

Re: Summer in Amsterdam David Snyder #369707 10/12/16 11:00 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina	Thanks Mat, I am really glad you liked it! David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs4 https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: Summer in Amsterdam RnAM #369708 10/12/16 11:01 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina	Hmmm...ah, well I am a good guesser??? I am glad it made you laugh!!! David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs4 https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: Summer in Amsterdam floyd jane #369709 10/12/16 11:01 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina	Man, I guess I can die and go to heaven now. Thanks bro. David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs4 https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

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