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After Far too many sherbets (drinks).I thought it would be an experiment to try to write a song. This is what came out.It was only mixed in Biab then transferred to Cubase ,where the vocals were added. Please Please don't ask my what its about because I haven't a clue. I sat and scribbled these words down ,didn't change anything and the recorded them. Woke up this morning to this https://soundcloud.com/brad-stevens-uk/midnight-blue****** Song Summary ************* Title: MIDNIGHT BLUE File:MIDNIGHT BLUE.SGU Key=C , Tempo 85, Length (m:s)=4:47 No intro. 99 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 99. 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 _JBALLAD.STY (Classic J-Pop Ballad ) RealTracks in style: ~700:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 085 RealTracks in style: 892:Piano, Acoustic, Solo-Accompaniment PopLiverpool Ev 065 (A-simple) RealTracks in style: 2448:Guitar, Electric, Background, PopDreamyBrent Ev 085 RealTracks in style: 2335:String Quartet, Rhythm PopHall Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 2542:Pedal Steel, Background ModernBalladAtmosphere Ev16 065 RealTracks in song: 1875:Mandolin, Soloist CountryAndy Ev 085 RealDrums in style: NashvilleEven16^3-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat Open ******************* MIDNIGHT BLUE MIDNIGHT BLUE EYES THAT COULD SAVE A SOUL FROM DYING TELL ME HOW YOUR LOVE CAN EASE THIS PAIN YOU BRING ME WHAT MY HEART HAS ALWAYS WANTED MIDNIGHT BLUE MIDNIGHT BLUE ITS YOU WHEN ALL IS LOST YOU FIND A WAY WHEN HOPE IS GONE YOU BRING THE DAY IS THERE ANYTHING ANYWAY YOU CANT DO MY MIDNIGHT BLUE MIDNIGHT BLUE WHERE HAVE ALL THE ANGELS GONE IS THERE MORE WAITING WITH A SAVIOURS SONG CAN I BELEIVE TOGETHER WE ARE A MOMENT STRONG MIDNIGHT BLUE MIDNIGHT BLUE ITS YOU WHEN ALL IS LOST YOU FIND A WAY WHEN HOPE IS GONE YOU BRING THE DAY IS THERE ANYTHING ANYWAY YOU CANT DO MY MIDNIGHT BLUE BRIDGE WHEN ALL IS LOST YOU FIND A WAY WHEN HOPE IS GONE YOU BRING THE DAY IS THERE ANYTHING ANYWAY YOU CANT DO MY MIDNIGHT BLUE @Spender2017
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Thanks for sharing, Biglad  I really like the groove of this one. It is an excellent level of catchyness. The arrangement on this is seriously on point as well. Great work on this!
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Deryk
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Hey Brad,
very nice song, less country than usual to my ears
I like the vocal effect and the easy flow of this
nice fade
enjoyed the listen
Kenny
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Thank you Kenny ,yeah its more drunk and tired than country lol.sometimes nice to have a little bit different vibe
glad you enjoyed brad
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Excellent Brad. Very different than your other stuff. Loved this tune. Well done
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Thank you Scott,no idea where it came from
glad you enjoyed it brad
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Never had a "sherbet", unless that's a generic name for a drink, in which case I've had a WHOLE LOT of them! This is really pretty!! I think it is my favorite of yours. Don't tell you doctor I said so, but keep drinking! Take care. Greg
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Very nice and different.
We like the way the weariness of the lyric is balanced by the mandolin. The RT choice works very well.
Well done!
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Never had a "sherbet", unless that's a generic name for a drink, in which case I've had a WHOLE LOT of them! This is really pretty!! I think it is my favorite of yours. Don't tell you doctor I said so, but keep drinking! Take care. Greg That's bang on Greg,Sherbet = drink .my doctor says ive a drink problem lol I say no I drink no problem.Thanks for the feedback greg
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Thanks Scott ,tiredness and drink took over but it seems to have turned out ok
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Very nice and different.
We like the way the weariness of the lyric is balanced by the mandolin. The RT choice works very well.
Well done!
J&B
Thank you both I appreciate the feedback
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Brad, I enjoyed the vocal and melody. Good song. I believe the production would be improved with some mastering. Tom
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I really enjoy the somber feel to this song. You did a really fantastic job here.
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Brad, I enjoyed the vocal and melody. Good song. I believe the production would be improved with some mastering. Tom totally agree tom ,I just wish I had the abilty to do it.cheers brad
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Thanks you for the feed back Ember ,glad you enjoyed it .
cheers brad
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Maybe it's not supposed to make sense man.
But at least it sounds great!!
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I was about to ask you what this was about, but after a couple of drinks it was perfectly clear. I mean who among us hasn't written a song in a drunken stupor.  Sad and soulful. Keep 'em coming, Bob
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Maybe it's not supposed to make sense man.
But at least it sounds great!!
Thanks David appreciate the feedback
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I was about to ask you what this was about, but after a couple of drinks it was perfectly clear. I mean who among us hasn't written a song in a drunken stupor. Sad and soulful. Keep 'em coming, Bob Cheers bob your right we all think it sounds brilliant till the next morning lol.This one seems to be ok cheers brad
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