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New Song Why dont you come home #423281 07/26/17 01:32 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 OP Veteran
OP Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	This tune may resonate with some who have had a loved my go missing for some years. Its totally a fictional write. Used harmonies through out, not sure if it overpowers the tune. Anyway you be the judge. All comments welcome. Rob Why Don't You Come Home Why don't you come home where your well know and you belong. The seasons been rough the season been long. Why don't you come where your kin is waiting or you with their arm open wide. Why don't you come home its cold out side we'll welcome you home. ...................................................................................................... Youve been gone such a very long time and its great to have you here. We have your picture on the wall but faded through the years. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, We waited so long for you, thought we'd never see this day. So full of anticipation through clouds of silver and grey. The rel be a crowd of smiley faces and be no lack of tears. Why dont you come home its cold out side we'll welcome you home. **** Song Summary ********* Title: Why dont you come home File:Why dont you come home.SGU Key=E , Tempo 110, Length (m:s)=2:32 2 bar intro, 64 bar chorus, from bar 3 to bar 66. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Style is _HAGARD1.STY ( Country Swing w/ Electric Guita) RealTracks in style: ~1136:Bass, Acoustic-Guitar, FolkSwing Sw 110 RealTracks in style: ~610:Mandolin, Rhythm Chop Sw 120 RealTracks in style: ~1140:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountrySwingCleanHeld Sw 110 RealTracks in style: ~372:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Hank Sw 120 RealTracks in song: 1146:Fiddle, Background CountrySwing Sw 110 (Outside) RealTracks in song: 2334:String Quartet, Rhythm PopChamber Ev 085 RealDrums in style: NashvilleSwing8^5-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat Mixed with Cakewalk Sonar Platinum. Vocals my self ***************** Last edited by Rob4580; 07/26/17 04:38 PM. https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: New Song Why dont you come home Rob4580 #423321 07/26/17 11:09 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,974 Northeastern USA rsdean Veteran
rsdean Veteran Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,974 Northeastern USA	Rob, Very cool song. Good mix and vocals. I could almost hear a hint of the Kingston Trio in this one. Great job. Bob Robert S. Dean - SoundCloud Song Channel

Re: New Song Why dont you come home Rob4580 #423326 07/27/17 01:56 AM User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 20,581 Australia Noel96 Veteran
Noel96 Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 20,581 Australia	Rob, You've sure pulled out a few dozen stops in writing and creating this one. It's a credit to you! I really enjoyed listening.... nice and catchy rhythm and very memorable melody. Without any hesitation at all, it's two thumbs up from me! All the best, Noel MY SONGS... Audiophile BIAB 2026 audios on Soundcloud

Re: New Song Why dont you come home Rob4580 #423327 07/27/17 02:53 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,921 Florida floyd jane Veteran
floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,921 Florida	Well done, Rob. As Bob mentioned, has that classic Kingston Trio sound. Good job on the harmonies. 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: New Song Why dont you come home Rob4580 #423328 07/27/17 02:58 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 21,093 Melbourne, Australia AudioTrack Veteran
AudioTrack Veteran Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 21,093 Melbourne, Australia	Every part of this is a winner Rob The harmonies have given the delivery depth and dimension. Sensational effort. BIAB & RB2026 Win.(Audiophile), Windows 10 Pro & Windows 11, Cakewalk Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Session Keys Grand S & Electric R, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M, Pioneer Active Monitors.

Re: New Song Why dont you come home rsdean #423337 07/27/17 04:04 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 5,086 Nashville, TN Sundance Veteran
Sundance Veteran Joined: May 2008 Posts: 5,086 Nashville, TN	Originally Posted By: rsdean Rob, Very cool song. Good mix and vocals. I could almost hear a hint of the Kingston Trio in this one. Great job. Bob +1! Much enjoyed! Youtube Channel Soundcloud

Re: New Song Why dont you come home Rob4580 #423344 07/27/17 04:50 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	Wicked tune, Rob It reminds me of Beach Boys, which in my books is never a bad thing! This one really resonates with me. Great harmonies, great arrangement, and a great mix. Thanks so much for sharing! Cheers, Deryk

Re: New Song Why dont you come home Rob4580 #423356 07/27/17 06:37 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,335 Florida tommyad Veteran
tommyad Veteran Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,335 Florida	Rob, I think the harmonies make the song. It does have that Kingston Trio sound. It's catchy and memorable. Well done, Tom

Re: New Song Why dont you come home Rob4580 #423398 07/27/17 10:45 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 16,132 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 16,132 GA USA	Kingston Trio, Beach Boys...dunno. We're hearing a mellow Elvis swing. And we like that! The harmonies sound in the pocket and work for us. As Tom said it is "catchy and memorable." Nice one Rob! 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

Re: New Song Why dont you come home Rob4580 #423400 07/27/17 10:59 AM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,497 Kyrkslätt, Finland dani48 Veteran
dani48 Veteran Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,497 Kyrkslätt, Finland	Hi, Rob ! What a sweet tune ! I enjoyed it very much ! Cheers Dani

Re: New Song Why dont you come home Rob4580 #423424 07/27/17 03:32 PM 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	What a cool tune Rob. I also think the harmonies make the song outstanding. Well done Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/

Re: New Song Why dont you come home Rob4580 #423471 07/28/17 03:46 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,360 Middletown, PA. 44kfl Veteran
44kfl Veteran Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,360 Middletown, PA.	Love the easy rocking chair feel of this nice vocals great song Kenny

Re: New Song Why dont you come home rsdean #423541 07/28/17 12:06 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 OP Veteran
OP Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	Hi Dean. Not really up with the Kingston Trio but I will sure look them up. Thanks for listening. Rob https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: New Song Why dont you come home Noel96 #423542 07/28/17 12:13 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 OP Veteran
OP Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	Well mate, you sure know how to swell my head. Really appreciate you gracious comments . Many Thanks. Rob https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: New Song Why dont you come home floyd jane #423543 07/28/17 12:14 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 OP Veteran
OP Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	Many thanks Floyd Rob https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: New Song Why dont you come home AudioTrack #423658 07/29/17 01:08 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 OP Veteran
OP Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	Hello VT. Thank you for your comments. Rob https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: New Song Why dont you come home Sundance #423659 07/29/17 01:09 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 OP Veteran
OP Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	Thank you sundance. Rob https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: New Song Why dont you come home Deryk - PG Music #423792 07/30/17 01:59 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 OP Veteran
OP Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	Originally Posted By: Deryk - PG Music Wicked tune, Rob It reminds me of Beach Boys, which in my books is never a bad thing! This one really resonates with me. Great harmonies, great arrangement, and a great mix. Thanks so much for sharing! Hi Deryk. First time ever my name and the Beach Boys have ever been mentioned in the one sentence together. Thank you for your comments I am truly flattered. Rob https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: New Song Why dont you come home tommyad #423794 07/30/17 02:00 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 OP Veteran
OP Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	Originally Posted By: tommyad Rob, I think the harmonies make the song. It does have that Kingston Trio sound. It's catchy and memorable. Well done, Tom Thank you Tommy Rob https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: New Song Why dont you come home Rob4580 #423894 07/31/17 11:46 AM User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 1,679 Cremona-Italy Sergio Guarneri Expert
Sergio Guarneri Expert Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 1,679 Cremona-Italy	Excellent song Rob. it takes me to some Travelling Wilburys sound. Great rhythm and sound as usual. Sergio Sergio

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