Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
Page 1 of 2 1 2
#489411 09/05/18 01:13 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,335
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,335
I see a lot of people have been doing some lonesome cowboy anthems, and I wanted to write a heart-rending, heart-twisting, gut-wrenching, soul-bustin’, tear-jerkin’, and all-night-drinkin’ and sobbin’ Allman Brothers type song for the Xtra Styles contest.

I might have one finally but there’s a back story.

https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs2/tahoma

After struggling and struggling and getting nowhere, I got down on my hands and knees and prayed to God to help me. Then, suddenly, I felt a hand on my shoulder. I opened my eyes and looked. It was Gregg Allman. God let him out of heaven to come down for a session!! Thank you Jesus! Then Gregg said:

“Get off that piano bench. I’m gonna show you the chords on this one. We’re playing this as slow as it goes. 40 BPM. And we’re playing it clean. Duane couldn’t make it. You’ll have to keep up.”

Thank you God.

Genre: Rock-Pop/Americana, Style: ABSENT.Sty

Tahoma

by David Snyder

V1

A patchwork of bruises
and a suitcase that's fallin' apart
no place to run
from the scars you put on
my trusting heart
This J-45 has barely survived
the songs I've been trying to sing
cause you left me with nothing
but a loss of my faith
though you promised me everything

CH

And I've run out of places to go
and I've run out places to hide
cause I've lost my religion
since you made your decision to
tear me up inside
I'll forget Oklahoma, drive to Tahoma
Lake Tahoe is where I might die
last stop is Tahoma
last song on a J-45

V2

Wringing my heart out
but I can't get nothing to start
My motor won't run
it's all the damage you've done to these
worn out parts

Bridge:

This is my last waltz
I cry when I'm trying to sing
'cause you left me nothing
but you walked off with our wedding ring

CH

And I've run out of places to go
and I've run out places to hide
cause I've lost my religion
since you made
the decision to tear me up inside
I'll forget Oklahoma, drive to Tahoma
Lake Tahoe is where I might die
last stop is Tahoma
last song on a J-45
last stop is Tahoma
last song on a J-45

All music and lyrics copyright 2018 by David Snyder, ASCAP/Day of Faith Records

Genre: Rock-Pop/Americana
Style is _ABSENT.STY (Absent 12-8 Americana Slow Pop)
David Snyder: Acoustic Guitar and Vocals
RealTracks in style: 2873:Bass, Acoustic, AmericanaSlow128Byron Sw 040
RealTracks in style: ~1701:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm CountryWaltz Sw 110
RealTracks in style: 2874:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AmericanaGrittySlow128Brent Sw 040
RealTracks in style: 2875:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AmericanaTremoloSlow128Colin Sw 040
RealDrums in style: AmericanaSlow128^02-a:Brush, b:RdBrs

David Snyder #489419 09/05/18 02:08 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 160
Apprentice
Offline
Apprentice
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 160
Cool song David., Only thing that would make it a bit more Allman Bros. would be some tasty Dickey Betts like licks in the spaces like my favorite Allman tune, Melissa. You captured that Gregg Allman soulful vocal. Sure do miss him already. Good stuff.

Dave

Last edited by GocartMoz; 09/05/18 02:21 PM.
GocartMoz #489423 09/05/18 02:13 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,335
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,335
Yeah thanks Dave. I struggled with whether I should have added guitar. You might be right, but I left the guitar part I had in mind out to make it more spooky. At least that was what I was thinking--but I hear ya. I went back and forth on that one.

On a side note: I got to interview Gregg once. He was a really cool guy.

No one could tear the place up like that guy. I had front row seats once and when he walked out there with his bottle and put it down on the organ he just stared at the crowd like "you have no idea what's about to hit you." And we didn't. He was absolutely in his own stratosphere when it came to male soul. No one could touch him. He just went into orbit.

Yeah, I miss him too.

David Snyder #489428 09/05/18 02:21 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,591
E
Expert
Offline
Expert
E
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,591
David has the unusual ability to
produce backgrounds,
vocals, and leads that reflect
a variey of emotions and real world
happenings that effect us all, one way or
the other.

Last edited by edshaw; 09/05/18 02:22 PM.

Link: www.soundcloud.com/ed_shaw (Feel Free to Use)
https://www.Rumble.com/edshaw
Biab for WIN 2020 -- Win 10 64bit -- Reaper/Audacity
Zoom R-16 -- Tascam DP-03-SD -- SoundTap -- Crescendo --
David Snyder #489482 09/06/18 12:21 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,089
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,089
David,

This is great...

This style suits you so well. Plaintive, soulful, etc. I also love the production and mix.

Put this on your next album - end side 1 with it... Pick up the trail on side 2...

Loved it!

Bob

David Snyder #489487 09/06/18 01:53 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 7,258
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 7,258
Nice one, and I'd certainly leave the guitar in

David Snyder #489531 09/06/18 08:00 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,832
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,832
David,

Those opening lines...

Quote:
A patchwork of bruises
and a suitcase that's fallin' apart

...are outstanding. Not only are they viscerally visual but they set the stage magnificently for what is to come.

I really enjoyed listening to this. The style was a great fit!

Yet another fine song to add to your songbook!

All the best,
Noel


MY SONGS...
Audiophile BIAB 2025
David Snyder #489918 09/08/18 08:12 PM
User Showcase
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 3,034
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 3,034
Hello, David

Really nice melody!
I agree with Noel.
Yet another fine song to add to your songbook!
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

David Snyder #489970 09/09/18 02:19 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 7,975
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 7,975
Very cool tune. Super lyric and vocal.


Scott Collingwood
https://soundcloud.com/scottt709
https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca
https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/
David Snyder #490015 09/09/18 07:28 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,265
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,265
Very nice country waltz with beautiful chord progression and powerful guitars. Your strong voice really suits the mood.

Janne


Hear My Music:

Soundcloud
YouTube

David Snyder #490172 09/10/18 08:31 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7,043
G
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
G
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7,043
Cool stuff David!! Dripping with emotion, bitterness, and tinged with sarcasm. How'd you come up with Tahoma anyway? Some great stuff here, musically and lyrically. It would have been Peachy to have Duane drop by for the session but you and Gregg put together a fine collab!! Take care. Greg

David Snyder #490256 09/10/18 08:53 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 7,584
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 7,584
Originally Posted By: David Snyder
I see a lot of people have been doing some lonesome cowboy anthems, and I wanted to write a heart-rending, heart-twisting, gut-wrenching, soul-bustin’, tear-jerkin’, and all-night-drinkin’ and sobbin’ Allman Brothers type song for the Xtra Styles contest.

Mission accomplished! Roll credits!

Quote:
We’re playing this as slow as it goes. 40 BPM.

You're a funny man. And an excellent songwriter. laugh

Nicely done!


-- David Cuny
My virtual singer development blog

Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?
David Snyder #490296 09/11/18 05:10 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 15,398
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 15,398
A day doesn't go by that we don't listen to Greg. Janice's "desert island album" is Low Country Blues. Damn, we miss him.

Great lyrics delivered with a ton of emotion.

Enjoyed the spin!

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.
David Snyder #490449 09/11/18 10:02 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,438
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,438
Mr. Snyder.

One of your best writes.
One of you best melodies.
One of your best productions.
One of your best vocals. (Superb)

Excellent.

fj

edshaw #490463 09/11/18 11:27 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,335
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,335

Thanks Ed! That is a real compliment! I appreciate it so much!

rsdean #490464 09/11/18 11:29 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,335
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,335

Bob,

Ok man, sounds like plan. Keep pumping out those hits of yours though, but because I am bird doggin' ya for inspiration.

Thanks!

smile

furry #490465 09/11/18 11:29 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,335
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,335

Thanks Graham!

Noel96 #490466 09/11/18 11:29 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,335
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,335

Thanks Noel,

That really made my day! I am so glad you enjoyed it!!

smile

animarorecords #490467 09/11/18 11:30 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,335
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,335

Thanks Shigeki! I appreciate that a lot and I am so glad you liked it!

Scott C #490468 09/11/18 11:31 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,335
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,335

Thanks Scott. I appreciate the listen man.

You sure have been doing some cool stuff lately, bro, by the way.

smile

Previous Thread
Next Thread
Go To
Page 1 of 2 1 2

Link Copied to Clipboard
ChatPG

Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.

ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.

PG Music News
Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®: VST3 Plugin Support

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® now includes support for VST3 plugins, alongside VST and AU. Use them with MIDI or audio tracks for even more creative possibilities in your music production.

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Macs®: VST3 Plugin Support

Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®: Using VST3 Plugins

Join the conversation on our forum.

Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Mac Videos

With the release of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac, we’re rolling out a collection of brand-new videos on our YouTube channel. We’ll also keep this forum post updated so you can easily find all the latest videos in one convenient spot.

From overviews of new features and walkthroughs of the 202 new RealTracks, to highlights of XPro Styles PAK 8, Xtra Styles PAKs 18, the 2025 49-PAK, and in-depth tutorials — you’ll find everything you need to explore what’s new in Band-in-a-Box® 2025.

Reference this forum post for One-Stop Shopping of our Band-in-a-Box® 2025 Mac Videos — we’ll be adding more videos as they’re released!

Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Mac is Here!

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac is here, packed with major new features and an incredible collection of available new content! This includes 202 RealTracks (in Sets 449-467), plus 20 bonus Unreleased RealTracks in the 2025 49-PAK. There are new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 4, two new sets of “RealDrums Stems,” XPro Styles PAK 8, Xtra Styles PAK 19, and more!

Special Offers
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac with savings of up to 50% on most upgrade packages during our special—available until July 31, 2025! Visit our Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.

2025 Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK Add-ons
We've packed our Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK with some incredible Add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is automatically included with most Band-in-a-Box® for Mac 2025 packages, but for even more Add-ons (including 20 Unreleased RealTracks!) upgrade to the 2025 49-PAK for only $49. You can see the full lists of items in each package, and listen to demos here.

If you have any questions, feel free to connect with us directly—we’re here to help!

Band-in-a-Box 2025 Italian Version is Here!

Cari amici
È stata aggerate la versione in Italiano del programma più amato dagli appassionati di musica, il nostro Band-in-a-Box.
Questo è il link alla nuova versione 2025.

Di seguito i link per scaricare il pacchetti di lingua italiana aggiornati per Band-in-a-Box e RealBand, anche per chi avesse già comprato la nuova versione in inglese.

Band-in-a-Box 2025 - Italiano
RealBand 2025 - Italiano

Band-in-a-Box 2025 French Version is Here!

Bonjour à tous,

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 pour Windows est disponible en Français.
Le téléchargement se fait à partir du site PG Music

Pour ceux qui auraient déjà acheté la version 2025 de Band-in-a-Box (et qui donc ont une version anglaise), il est possible de "franciser" cette version avec les patchs suivants:

BIAB 2025 - francisation
RealBand 2025 - francisation

Voilà, enjoy!

Band-in-a-Box 2025 German Version is Here!

Band-in-a-Box 2025 für Windows Deutsch ist verfügbar!

Die deutsche Version Band-in-a-Box® 2025 für Windows ist ab sofort verfügbar!

Alle die bereits die englische Version von Band-in-a-Box und RealBand 2024 installiert haben, finden hier die Installationsdateien für das Sprachenupdate:

https://nn.pgmusic.com/pgfiles/languagesupport/deutsch2025.exe
https://nn.pgmusic.com/pgfiles/languagesupport/deutsch2025RB.exe

Update Your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 to Build 1128 for Windows Today!

Already using Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 1128 now from our Support Page to enjoy the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.

Stay up to date—get the latest update now!

Forum Statistics
Forums58
Topics84,312
Posts777,603
Members39,615
Most Online25,754
Jan 24th, 2025
Newest Members
JerryL, kottke, kaleu, Claudio Paolini, bjornen71
39,615 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
MarioD 140
zedd 119
DC Ron 103
rsdean 93
WaoBand 90
nonchai 85
Today's Birthdays
oublaj
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5