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Bring Me Down To The Water #486174 08/16/18 01:08 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 160 Florida GocartMoz OP Apprentice
OP GocartMoz Apprentice Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 160 Florida	Another new one. As usual, haven't quite been able to get a handle on backing vocals yet, if any. Thanks for listening. BRING ME DOWN TO THE WATER (c)2018 David S. Becker Music All Rights Reserved https://soundcloud.com/gocartmoz/bring-me-down-to-the-water INTRO VERSE 1 Bring me down to the water Hold my head down 'til the water turns to black Wash away my transgressions Cleanse my soul and my stone cold heart Please erase the bad memories Lead the way to a brand new start Before my world is ripped apart VERSE 2 I was born in the badlands Trained by the belt and a cold steel fist I learned to take what I wanted Kill or be killed was my guiding creed There was no God there to save me Just a will and an urge to deceive And a hunger i had to feed CHORUS They don't offer absolution For a hardened man like me I've spent far too many years Inside a penitentiary I wish that I felt something I wish that I would care They can lead me to the water They can lead me to that chair INSTRUMENTAL VERSE 3 It was a searing day in August I stood lookout at the Black Hills Bank A man in blue came upon me "Hands in the air," he yelled and shots rang out I watched him bleed out on the sidewalk Now my freedom is in doubt "Go to hell," his widow shouts VERSE 4 It's certain hell is where I'm going I meet Old Sparky in just one week's time So bring me down to the water Immerse my body let me free my mind I'm not seeking absolution Just repentance for my crimes Bring me now there's not much time CHORUS OUTRO The Band: Style - _CROK125.STY: Classic Rock w/Held 12 String Key - BM BPM - 120 Bass - 366, Electric, Country Ev 065 Organ - 686, B3, Background Pop Ev120 Drums - Real Drums-NashvilleEven16^1=a Sidekick, HiHat, b Snare, Ride Guitar - 1002, 12-String Acoustic, Rhythm Classic RockA-B Ev16 065 I had a mandolin solo track and mando rhythm track which I rendered then lost. I don't recall the names of the files. Last edited by GocartMoz; 08/16/18 01:39 PM.

Re: Bring Me Down To The Water GocartMoz #486210 08/16/18 10:01 PM User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 19,682 Australia Noel96 Veteran
Noel96 Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 19,682 Australia	David, This is first rate. From the moment you started singing I was a captive of the lyrics. Your storytelling and the way you presented it is fantastic. The groove and the instruments you chose to frame your words and drive your song were perfect. I found verse 1 really powerful. You vividly set the scene for what was to unfold. Quote: Bring me down to the water Hold my head down 'til the water turns to black Wash away my transgressions Cleanse my soul and my stone cold heart Please erase the bad memories Lead the way to a brand new start Before my world is ripped apart That X X X A X A A rhyme scheme truly is a brilliant choice for having the lyrics gallop forward with energy, power and momentum. To my ears, the pièce de ré·sis·tance was that last line. I did not anticipate it's rhyme and it left me hanging there, waiting for more. For me, you created the same effect with rhyme as what musicians do when they use what's called an interrupted cadence. From start to finish I was in the grip of your music and your singing. Wow! All the best, Noel MY SONGS... Audiophile BIAB 2024 audios on Soundcloud

Re: Bring Me Down To The Water GocartMoz #486212 08/16/18 10:33 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2018 Posts: 112 Traveling. Now in New Zealand. EMG Apprentice
EMG Apprentice Joined: Jul 2018 Posts: 112 Traveling. Now in New Zealand.	Liked a lot. ------------------------------------------ My music: https://soundcloud.com/ermar-gamar My stuff: Stratocaster '89, PRS SE Santana, Digitech RP90 Multi Effect, Vocalist Live 3, Digital Piano Korg SP, Studio One 3.5, Presonus Audiobox, BB 2018

Re: Bring Me Down To The Water Noel96 #486229 08/17/18 02:07 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 160 Florida GocartMoz OP Apprentice
OP GocartMoz Apprentice Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 160 Florida	Originally Posted By: Noel96 David, This is first rate. From the moment you started singing I was a captive of the lyrics. Your storytelling and the way you presented it is fantastic. The groove and the instruments you chose to frame your words and drive your song were perfect. I found verse 1 really powerful. You vividly set the scene for what was to unfold. Quote: Bring me down to the water Hold my head down 'til the water turns to black Wash away my transgressions Cleanse my soul and my stone cold heart Please erase the bad memories Lead the way to a brand new start Before my world is ripped apart That X X X A X A A rhyme scheme truly is a brilliant choice for having the lyrics gallop forward with energy, power and momentum. To my ears, the pièce de ré·sis·tance was that last line. I did not anticipate it's rhyme and it left me hanging there, waiting for more. For me, you created the same effect with rhyme as what musicians do when they use what's called an interrupted cadence. From start to finish I was in the grip of your music and your singing. Wow! All the best, Noel Thx so much for the listen and comments Noel. I really appreciate your time and thoughts. Dave

Re: Bring Me Down To The Water GocartMoz #486244 08/17/18 04:40 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	Wow - I thoroughly enjoyed this. It reminds me of stuff by the Highwaymen back in the 80's. I'm loving the lyrics here, and your delivery of them is perfectly sincere. The groove is fantastic too, and the production is nice and crisp. I wouldn't bat an eyelash hearing this on the radio. Great work and thanks for sharing Cheers, Deryk

Re: Bring Me Down To The Water GocartMoz #486257 08/17/18 06:08 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,280 North Carolina David Snyder Veteran
David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,280 North Carolina	Wow. Awesome. A movie in a song!! Great job. David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: Bring Me Down To The Water GocartMoz #486258 08/17/18 06:08 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,360 Middletown, PA. 44kfl Veteran
44kfl Veteran Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,360 Middletown, PA.	I was born in the badlands Trained by the belt and a cold steel fist I love this line, expresses so much about Father/son relationship to me the lyrics have a toughness like Springsteen or Isbell might write love the mandolin, sounds great and fits well great storytelling and singing enjoyed Kenny

Re: Bring Me Down To The Water EMG #486283 08/17/18 08:52 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 160 Florida GocartMoz OP Apprentice
OP GocartMoz Apprentice Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 160 Florida	Originally Posted By: EMG Liked a lot. Thx much for giving this a spin EMG. Dave

Re: Bring Me Down To The Water GocartMoz #486285 08/17/18 09:05 AM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 7,417 Sacramento, California dcuny Veteran
dcuny Veteran Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 7,417 Sacramento, California	Well done! The change at the bridge really got my attention. The mandolin break was unexpected, and very cool. Loved the stop at "...to the chair". Now my freedom is in doubt Perhaps a bit of an understatement? Very enjoyable! -- David Cuny My virtual singer development blog Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?

Re: Bring Me Down To The Water GocartMoz #486289 08/17/18 09:31 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,324 Florida floyd jane Veteran
floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,324 Florida	Dave, A cool, dark story. The song has a terrific pace. Very nice production and a good mix. As David noted - the stop at the end is really nice... You are putting the BAND to good use! fj 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: Bring Me Down To The Water Deryk - PG Music #486333 08/17/18 11:54 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 160 Florida GocartMoz OP Apprentice
OP GocartMoz Apprentice Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 160 Florida	Originally Posted By: Deryk - PG Music Wow - I thoroughly enjoyed this. It reminds me of stuff by the Highwaymen back in the 80's. I'm loving the lyrics here, and your delivery of them is perfectly sincere. The groove is fantastic too, and the production is nice and crisp. I wouldn't bat an eyelash hearing this on the radio. Great work and thanks for sharing Thanks for listening and commenting Derek. Much appreciated. Dave

Re: Bring Me Down To The Water David Snyder #486362 08/17/18 03:47 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 160 Florida GocartMoz OP Apprentice
OP GocartMoz Apprentice Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 160 Florida	Originally Posted By: David Snyder Wow. Awesome. A movie in a song!! Great job. Thx for giving it a listen David. Much appreciated. Dave

Re: Bring Me Down To The Water GocartMoz #486363 08/17/18 03:49 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357 Robertkc Veteran
Robertkc Veteran Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357	Dave, Very dramatic story,well told, sung and produced. Noel already highlighted the first verse which is terrific ( and in some ways as much the centre of the song as the chorus). Excellent! Robert

Re: Bring Me Down To The Water 44kfl #486403 08/18/18 12:21 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 160 Florida GocartMoz OP Apprentice
OP GocartMoz Apprentice Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 160 Florida	Originally Posted By: 44kfl I was born in the badlands Trained by the belt and a cold steel fist I love this line, expresses so much about Father/son relationship to me the lyrics have a toughness like Springsteen or Isbell might write love the mandolin, sounds great and fits well great storytelling and singing enjoyed Kenny Thank you Kenny. Springsteen has been my favorite musical artist since I was a kid. So anytime his name is mentioned, it is much appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to give this a listen. Dave

Re: Bring Me Down To The Water GocartMoz #486467 08/18/18 10:09 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 4,052 The Netherlands RnAM Veteran
RnAM Veteran Joined: May 2014 Posts: 4,052 The Netherlands	Hi David, This is a most fascinating song. We like every part of it. The music (also the "nameless" mandolins :D), your vocals, the lyrics. It immediately captivated us. Great song! 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: Bring Me Down To The Water dcuny #486556 08/19/18 01:38 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 160 Florida GocartMoz OP Apprentice
OP GocartMoz Apprentice Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 160 Florida	Originally Posted By: dcuny Well done! The change at the bridge really got my attention. The mandolin break was unexpected, and very cool. Loved the stop at "...to the chair". Now my freedom is in doubt Perhaps a bit of an understatement? Very enjoyable! An understatement indeed. Thank you very much for the listen and comments. They are greatly appreciated. Dave

Re: Bring Me Down To The Water GocartMoz #486558 08/19/18 02:34 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,599 Ontario, Canada BlueAttitude Veteran
BlueAttitude Veteran Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,599 Ontario, Canada	Man, what a great song! One of the best songs I have ever heard on this site actually, excellent write and performance. Well done! Dave Blue Attitude Website Blue Attitude YouTube channel

Re: Bring Me Down To The Water GocartMoz #486608 08/19/18 06:15 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,922 Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran
Scott C Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,922 Edmonton, Ab, Canada	+1 on what Noel said. Very cool vocal. Super backtrack. The picking on the acoustic was really cool. Well done.. Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/

Re: Bring Me Down To The Water Scott C #486659 08/19/18 10:34 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,802 Hamlin NY MarioD Veteran
MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,802 Hamlin NY	WOW this is a great story and well as a great mix, vocal and lyrics. Your groove is super. I really liked this! When you are at the checkout line and they ask if you found everything say "Why, are you hiding stuff?" 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: Bring Me Down To The Water GocartMoz #486671 08/19/18 11:46 AM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,487 Kyrkslätt, Finland dani48 Veteran
dani48 Veteran Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,487 Kyrkslätt, Finland	Hi, David !:)) Echoeing what others have already said this is phenomenal in every aspect ! I´m in awe yes I am ! Congrats to this masterpiece of yours ! Cheers Dani

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