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The Man I Want To Be #423348 07/27/17 05:45 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england B Biglad OP Journeyman
OP Biglad Journeyman B Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england	Ita been ten years this month since I lost my hero.my dad was and always will be the man I want to be.i hope you enjoy this song ,I Miss You Dad xx I Wrote this in the early hours then mixed it in BIAB .transferred the complete mix to Cubase and added vocals https://soundcloud.com/brad-stevens-uk/the-man-i-want-to-be File:THE MAN I WANT TO BE.SGU Key=C , Tempo 75, Length (m:s)=4:09 No intro. 74 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 74. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes, Style is _WOEFUL.STY (Woeful Songwriter Fingerstyle) RealTracks in style: 1825:Bass, Electric, PopModernGrooveHeld Ev16 075 RealTracks in style: 2334:String Quartet, Rhythm PopChamber Ev 085 RealTracks in style: 2552:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Songwriter16ths Ev16 075 RealTracks in style: 1837:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopModernGrooveHeld Ev16 075 RealTracks in song: ~409:Fiddle, Background George Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 1946:Mandolin, Rhythm ModernCountrySync Ev16 100 RealDrums in style: BluesRockSlowEv^3-a:SideStick , b:Snare, Ride ******************* THE MAN I WANT TO BE 26/07/2017 AT SIX YEARS OLD HE WAS BY MYSIDE HOLDING ME CLOSE WHILE I RODE THAT BIKE SAYING C'MON YOU CAN DO IT SON HE LET GO AND I WAS GONE AT TWELVE YEARS OLD I SAW HIM CRY THAT WAS THE DAY HIS MAMA DIED WE HELD HANDS AND SAID A PRAYER LET THE GOOD LORD LOOK AFTER HER BUT TIME IT PASSES LIKE A LEAF BLOWN IN THE WIND AND ALL TOO SOON WE HOLDING HANDS AGAIN OH HOW THE YEARS FLY BY BUT HE WAS ALWAYS BY MY SIDE STRONG AND PROUD FOR EVERYONE TO SEE MORE LOVE HE COULDNT GIVE BUT HE GAVE EVERYTHING MY DADDY WAS THE MAN I WANT TO BE 2 BAR BREAK ONE STORMY NIGHT WHILE ASLEEP I LAY INTO MY ROOM MY DADDY CAME HELD ME TIGHT AND KEPT ME SAFE DADDY WAS MY HERO AGAIN BUT TIME IT PASSES LIKE A LEAF BLOWN IN THE WIND AND ALL TOO SOON WE WERE WHISPERING I LOVE YOU AGAIN OH HOW THE YEARS FLY BY BUT HE WAS ALWAYS BY MY SIDE STRONG AND PROUD FOR EVERYONE TO SEE MORE LOVE HE COULDNT GIVE BUT HE GAVE EVERYTHING MY DADDY WAS THE MAN I WANT TO BE AT EIGHTEEN YEARS IN AN OLE CHEVOROLT HE TAUGHT ME HOW TO DIP AN BRAKE MORE MILES ON THE DASH THEN ID EVER SEEN BUT DADDY BOUGHT ME MY FIRST DREAM OH HOW THE YEARS FLY BY BUT HE WAS ALWAYS BY MY SIDE STRONG AND PROUD FOR EVERYONE TO SEE MORE LOVE HE COULDNT GIVE BUT HE GAVE EVERYTHING MY DADDY WAS THE MAN I WANT TO BE MORE LOVE HE COULDNT GIVE BUT HE GAVE EVERYTHING MY DADDY WAS THE MAN I WANT TO BE Os Windows Biab 2018. studio one pro 3 ozone 8 focusrite 214 se electronics Gemini mic

Re: The Man I Want To Be Biglad #423358 07/27/17 06:42 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,335 Florida tommyad Veteran
tommyad Veteran Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,335 Florida	Brad, this is my favorite from you to date. A fine tribute to your late father. Very well written and sung with great conviction. The melody fits the lyric like a glove. Great job, Tom

Re: The Man I Want To Be tommyad #423361 07/27/17 06:47 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england B Biglad OP Journeyman
OP Biglad Journeyman B Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england	Thank you tom , iappreicate your kind words .cheers brad Os Windows Biab 2018. studio one pro 3 ozone 8 focusrite 214 se electronics Gemini mic

Re: The Man I Want To Be Biglad #423366 07/27/17 08:00 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,438 Florida floyd jane Veteran
floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,438 Florida	Brad, A very nice remembrance of your of your Dad. Nicely written and a good supportive production. Sung from the heart. Well done. fj 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: The Man I Want To Be Biglad #423368 07/27/17 08:11 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 15,396 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 15,396 GA USA	From the heart and soul -- the places from which good country music comes from. Janice used the word "soothing." Great tribute and a nice production. J&B Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos are here on our website.

Re: The Man I Want To Be Biglad #423374 07/27/17 08:43 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,082 Northeastern, USA rsdean Veteran
rsdean Veteran Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,082 Northeastern, USA	Brad, Very beautiful and moving... Bob Robert S. Dean - SoundCloud Song Channel

Re: The Man I Want To Be Biglad #423393 07/27/17 10:27 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 3,414 Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff
Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 3,414	What a beautiful and moving tribute, Brad. You can hear in your voice and the music that this comes from the heart. I absolutely love sincere country like this. You should be very proud of this one - thanks so much for sharing Cheers, Deryk

Re: The Man I Want To Be floyd jane #423408 07/27/17 11:37 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england B Biglad OP Journeyman
OP Biglad Journeyman B Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england	Originally Posted By: floyd jane Brad, A very nice remembrance of your of your Dad. Nicely written and a good supportive production. Sung from the heart. Well done. fj thank you Floyd I appreciate the comment Os Windows Biab 2018. studio one pro 3 ozone 8 focusrite 214 se electronics Gemini mic

Re: The Man I Want To Be Deryk - PG Music #423454 07/28/17 01:03 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england B Biglad OP Journeyman
OP Biglad Journeyman B Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england	Originally Posted By: Deryk - PG Music What a beautiful and moving tribute, Brad. You can hear in your voice and the music that this comes from the heart. I absolutely love sincere country like this. You should be very proud of this one - thanks so much for sharing thank you so much appreciate the feedback cheers brad Os Windows Biab 2018. studio one pro 3 ozone 8 focusrite 214 se electronics Gemini mic

Re: The Man I Want To Be rsdean #423455 07/28/17 01:03 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england B Biglad OP Journeyman
OP Biglad Journeyman B Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england	Originally Posted By: rsdean Brad, Very beautiful and moving... Bob thank you Os Windows Biab 2018. studio one pro 3 ozone 8 focusrite 214 se electronics Gemini mic

Re: The Man I Want To Be Janice & Bud #423456 07/28/17 01:04 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england B Biglad OP Journeyman
OP Biglad Journeyman B Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england	Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud From the heart and soul -- the places from which good country music comes from. Janice used the word "soothing." Great tribute and a nice production. J&B thank you so much cheers brad Os Windows Biab 2018. studio one pro 3 ozone 8 focusrite 214 se electronics Gemini mic

Re: The Man I Want To Be Biglad #423466 07/28/17 02:57 AM User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 19,832 Australia Noel96 Veteran
Noel96 Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 19,832 Australia	Brad, This is a song to be proud of. You've written fine words and have set them against an equally fine melody. Your singing is a perfect fit and the arrangement is skillfully woven. As I listened to your singing, the sincerity and the honesty in your voice shone. This is an excellent journey of remembrance for your dad. Regards, Noel MY SONGS... Audiophile BIAB 2025 audios on Soundcloud

Re: The Man I Want To Be Noel96 #423505 07/28/17 08:08 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england B Biglad OP Journeyman
OP Biglad Journeyman B Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england	Originally Posted By: Noel96 Brad, This is a song to be proud of. You've written fine words and have set them against an equally fine melody. Your singing is a perfect fit and the arrangement is skillfully woven. As I listened to your singing, the sincerity and the honesty in your voice shone. This is an excellent journey of remembrance for your dad. Regards, Noel MANY THANBKS NOEL I appreciate your input cheers brad Os Windows Biab 2018. studio one pro 3 ozone 8 focusrite 214 se electronics Gemini mic

Re: The Man I Want To Be Biglad #423509 07/28/17 08:58 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,954 BC Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff
Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,954 BC	This song made me cry. This is such a wonderful tribute piece! Very moving. Cheers, Ember

Re: The Man I Want To Be Ember - PG Music #423517 07/28/17 10:53 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england B Biglad OP Journeyman
OP Biglad Journeyman B Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england	Originally Posted By: Ember - PG Music This song made me cry. This is such a wonderful tribute piece! Very moving. THANK YOU Im sorry for the upset but im glad my tribute moved you god bless cheers brad Os Windows Biab 2018. studio one pro 3 ozone 8 focusrite 214 se electronics Gemini mic

Re: The Man I Want To Be Biglad #423522 07/28/17 11:17 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 Veteran
Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	Touching performance. I feel you put across the passion this tune deserves. Great story and good production. Appreciate you posting this. Miss my Dad too. Thank you. Rob https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: The Man I Want To Be Biglad #424797 08/06/17 08:12 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,468 United States Torrey Bliss Veteran
Torrey Bliss Veteran Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,468 United States	Wonderful, touching song Brad. You did a great job on this! Could feel the sincerity in the vocal. Thanks, Torrey

Re: The Man I Want To Be Torrey Bliss #425038 08/07/17 12:24 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england B Biglad OP Journeyman
OP Biglad Journeyman B Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england	Thank You Torrey,i glad you enjoyed it cheers brad Os Windows Biab 2018. studio one pro 3 ozone 8 focusrite 214 se electronics Gemini mic

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