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This one is a political song. But before you pick up any stones - I wanted to write something to address all the division and even hatred in my country (USA). So this is an upbeat song with a positive message. Doesn't matter which way you lean, politically, I pray that we can find a way to walk hand in hand. I hope you enjoy this one... Hand In Hand (Freedom Song) - YouTube Hand In Hand (Freedom Song) - Soundcloud Here are the RealTracks/RealDrums used on the song... RealTracks in song: 995:Bass, Electric, HardRockLA Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 2764:Organ, Rhythm CountryBluesRockMike Ev 110 RealTracks in song: 845:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountryRockPopping Ev 120 (A:sync) RealTracks in song: 1259:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopShiningRockA-B Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 2763:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm CountryBluesRockMike Ev 110 RealTracks in song: 1169:Guitar, Electric, Soloist RockMediumBrent Ev 120 RealDrums in Song: BluesRockEv^1-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Open HiHat Hand In Hand (Freedom Song)©Stephen W. Young There's a light on a hill for all to see A flag waves proud in the land of the free And even though the storm clouds come along You can still hear the sounds of the freedom song Take my hand and walk with me Walk together in unity Lay aside the things that tear us apart We'll take our stand for liberty Show the world what it means to be free May the Lord continue to bless this land Hand in hand And even in the times we disagree There's a truth that we all must come to believe It's time for us to stop and look around Keep looking 'til we find the common ground Take my hand and walk with me Walk together in unity Lay aside the things that tear us apart We'll take our stand for liberty Show the world what it means to be free May the Lord continue to bless this land Hand in hand == Steve
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Steve,
This is excellent! Great groove on this one and strong vocal. Outstanding production as well...
A new favorite from you for me.
Bob
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Steve,
No arguments here with the sentiment on your very enjoyable song.
The sing along feel of the chorus is just right and I thought the band sound was great.
Sweet vocals as well.
Robert
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Steve,
This is excellent! Great groove on this one and strong vocal. Outstanding production as well...
A new favorite from you for me.
Bob Same for me. Hope you share on social media so the message gets out. Good song for all to hear. Charlie
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excellent production and loved the track ,a little bit of springsteen going on in there .I was waiting for a big clem sax solo.great work steve
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Very cool guitar and excellent vocal
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Steve,
This is excellent! Great groove on this one and strong vocal. Outstanding production as well...
A new favorite from you for me.
Bob Bob said it here. Let us add: your music is always beautiful and you never disappoint! Rob & Anne-Marie
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Hi, Steve !
What a superb song and so
wonderfully performed too !
I dig this, dig your voice
and dig the harmonizing !
Cheers
Dani
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Hello, Steve
Very uplifting song with great vocal.
As Robert said, the sing along feel of the chorus is just right and the band sound is great.
The momentary rest at "Take my hand" is very effective.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Great production - strong sound - very melodic and nicely gets your message across.
Peter
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Steve,
well, you sure echoed my political point of view! I'm tired of people on both sides of the aisle sowing seeds of animosity toward their fellow citizens. It's long past the time for finding fellowship based on the ways in which we are alike and stop focusing on the ways in which we are different.
Having said that...
I think this mix is cleaner than distilled water! You really know how to put a song together and make it sound awesome! You also have one of the best singing voices I've heard in the forum (my opinion, others surely have their favorites).
Speaking purely from personal preference, I'd have to say that I tend to be MOST blown-away when your vocals are wrapped around lush strings and pianos. You are one of the few forum vocalists who can make a highly orchestrated song sound like it was recorded in a Nashville studio.
This song was more of a rocker than most of what you present, and that sort of jars my expectations. But, you easily make it work, and it does a good job of illustrating just how flexible you are as a song writer!
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Professional touches are evident throughout this song,
You always deliver top notch efforts
man, this is so good, great subject, great vocals
and you make the biab instruments fit eloquently
to your arrangement. It sounds like a good tight
band behind you, love the breaks, love the mix.
Enjoyed it
Kenny
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We admire your consistently positive writes and this one certainly doesn't disappoint with it's timely message.
As Kenny said "professional touches are evident throughout this song..."
That pretty much covers it for us.
One word always comes to mind when we listen to your productions. Classy.
Whether it's the write, the vocal, the arrangement or the mix there's always just the right amount of everything. Never too much or too little.
Well done!!
J&B
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Steve,
This is excellent! Great groove on this one and strong vocal. Outstanding production as well...
A new favorite from you for me.
Bob Thanks, Bob! I always appreciate hearing from you. Steve,
No arguments here with the sentiment on your very enjoyable song.
The sing along feel of the chorus is just right and I thought the band sound was great.
Sweet vocals as well.
Robert Thank you, Robert. Glad you like this one! Steve,
This is excellent! Great groove on this one and strong vocal. Outstanding production as well...
A new favorite from you for me.
Bob Same for me. Hope you share on social media so the message gets out. Good song for all to hear. Charlie Charlie, thank you for your very kind words! Feel free to "share" the YouTube, if you are so inclined. I am trying to get this one spread around. (Not just to promote me, but I believe in the message on this one.) excellent production and loved the track ,a little bit of springsteen going on in there .I was waiting for a big clem sax solo.great work steve Thanks,Biglad. I "auditioned" the sax RT's, and they are excellent, but I just couldn't come up with one that I felt really fit the vibe and energy I was looking for here. Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment! ==== Steve
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A great groove Steve, and top class vocals - and harmonies - and the usual first class production. A super listen.
We've got similar social strife here following the Brexit referendum. Things are still very fraught...
John
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Nice one, well sung and played.
Excellent mix.
Interesting lyrics.
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Very cool guitar and excellent vocal Hey Scott, thanks for the kind words! Glad you like it. Steve,
This is excellent! Great groove on this one and strong vocal. Outstanding production as well...
A new favorite from you for me.
Bob Bob said it here. Let us add: your music is always beautiful and you never disappoint! Rob & Anne-Marie Rob & Anne-Marie, thanks so much for listening and posting! I always appreciate hearing from you. Really appreciate your generous words. Hi, Steve !
What a superb song and so
wonderfully performed too !
I dig this, dig your voice
and dig the harmonizing !
Cheers
Dani
Thanks so much Dani! Appreciate hearing from you! Hello, Steve
Very uplifting song with great vocal.
As Robert said, the sing along feel of the chorus is just right and the band sound is great.
The momentary rest at "Take my hand" is very effective.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi Thank you, Shigeki! I enjoy your work. Thanks for your comments!
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Sounds great Steve! What a great message and the Vocal superb!! Thanks, Torrey
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We admire your consistently positive writes and this one certainly doesn't disappoint with it's timely message.
As Kenny said "professional touches are evident throughout this song..."
That pretty much covers it for us.
One word always comes to mind when we listen to your productions. Classy.
Whether it's the write, the vocal, the arrangement or the mix there's always just the right amount of everything. Never too much or too little.
Well done!!
J&B That's what I was thinking. I am never disappointed when I see your songs pop up. This is no exception. Loved the stops and the superb vocal. Tom
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Steve,
J&B covered all the bases... This is up to your usual standards of excellence - the writing, the production and arrangement, the vocals - all top-shelf.
A great message, well presented.
Excellent.
fj
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