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The Next Big Thing - co-write w/ Greg Johnson #501097 11/13/18 06:37 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,919 Florida floyd jane OP Veteran
OP floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,919 Florida	Hate has become big. We see more each day. We need an alternative. A co-write - Greg Johnson & floyd jane What if we try this... THE NEXT BIG THING we build bigger, better bombs they'll blow us all to kingdom come facebook, fox, twitter, cnn bombard us 'til we're numb walls and presidential bans for those who pray differently we ask "what is wrong with them?" well, what is wrong with you and me? why can't love be the next big thing why can't peace and understanding be at the core of everything ain't it time we start with the human heart and try to end the suffering why can't love be the next big thing we've sent rocket ships to planets a million miles away science has unlocked the secrets to our dna the wonders of nature all under our control yet we have so little insight into the nature of our souls why can't love be the next big thing why can't peace and understanding be at the core of everything ain't it time we start with the human heart and try to end the suffering why can't love be the next big thing open up your heart we all must do our part so let's get to it we can do it we can rise above it all let's make love the next big thing let's make peace and understanding be at the core of everything it's time we start with the human heart end the suffering let's make love be the next big thing love...the next big thing The BAND: RealTracks in song: ~683:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 120 RealTracks in song: ~684:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesSync Ev 120 RealTracks in song: ~1676:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking CountryBrent Ev 065 RealTracks in style: ~405:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 120 RealTracks in song: ~1639:Piano, Electric, Rhythm JazzFunkBreezy Ev16 075 RealTracks in song: 2878:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AmericanaSlow16thsBrent Ev16 060 RealTracks in song: 841:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopBalladSlowGritty Ev 065 MIDI SuperTracks in song: 1801:Synth Pad, PopShiningSoft Ev 120 (rendered to organ) RealDrums in Song: BossaBrushesPerc^1-a:Congas, No Kit , b:Congas, Shaker, Triangle, No Kit RealDrums in Song: NashvilleBrushesCountryPopEv16: a: Sidestick, Brushes b: Brushes Janice Merritt on harmonies - adding a little more love... (Thanks, Bud for recording those harmonies!) We hope you enjoy it. Comments encouraged. Love always welcome. floyd & Greg After all... it is World Kindness Day https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Kindness_Day 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: The Next Big Thing - co-writer w/ Greg Johnson floyd jane #501100 11/13/18 06:46 AM User Showcase
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44kfl Veteran Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,360 Middletown, PA.	Hippies!!! Next you'll want us all to wear tie-dye and hold hands! super melodies brilliant and beautiful vocals, you both shine enjoyed, Kenny

Re: The Next Big Thing - co-writer w/ Greg Johnson floyd jane #501108 11/13/18 07:07 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,335 Florida tommyad Veteran
tommyad Veteran Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,335 Florida	AMEN Brothers and Sis! We need more beacons of hope like this. WTG, Tom

Re: The Next Big Thing - co-writer w/ Greg Johnson floyd jane #501118 11/13/18 07:53 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357 Robertkc Veteran
Robertkc Veteran Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357	Floyd,Greg & Janice By the time the first chorus came in I was sitting round a campfire holding my youngest and singing along under the stars...and when you soar on the bridge, well its one of the sweetest musical moments I`ve had in some time. A beautiful performance of very well crafted lyrics. Robert

Re: The Next Big Thing - co-writer w/ Greg Johnson floyd jane #501124 11/13/18 09:09 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 1,381 Tangmo Expert
Tangmo Expert Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 1,381	"we can rise above it all". Oh yeah. That's the line on which turns this hopeful song. When the world seems bent on forcing us to choose sides, we can rise above it all. A great message, riding a simple and effective melody, carried by natural voices and supported by a strong progression and tasteful band. And it sounds good in my 'phones to boot. BIAB 2021 Audiophile. Windows 10 64bit. Songwriter, lyricist, composer(?) loving all styles. Some pre-BIAB music from Farfetched Tangmo Band's first CD. https://alonetone.com/tangmo/playlists/close-to-the-ground

Re: The Next Big Thing - co-write w/ Greg Johnson floyd jane #501147 11/13/18 12:20 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,647 Sydney Australia PeterF Veteran
PeterF Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,647 Sydney Australia	floyd / Greg Lovely song. A wonderful set of lyrics with an excellent sentiment and a catchy sweet melody topped off with a great vocal and some lovely harmonies by Janice. A great collaboration from some of the forums best. Peter

Re: The Next Big Thing - co-writer w/ Greg Johnson tommyad #501164 11/13/18 02:47 PM User Showcase
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Al-David Veteran Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,647 Originally Missouri ... Now Al...	Originally Posted By: tommyad AMEN Brothers and Sis! We need more beacons of hope like this. WTG, Tom +1 to what Tom said. It says it all for me. I can't say anything better so I won't try. Di and I had this discussion over the weekend. What took us all afternoon to say, you two gentlemen said in about three minutes. A tip of the hat and a salute to both you. Wishing both of you the very best. And thank you for this. Alan BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaksWin1132GB DDR5Rhyzen 9745xAT 2035 MicPeavey Nashville 112 AmpIbanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops

Re: The Next Big Thing - co-writer w/ Greg Johnson floyd jane #501181 11/13/18 04:54 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 8,319 Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran
Scott C Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 8,319 Edmonton, Ab, Canada	Awesome timely lyrics. Super collaboration. Awesome vocal and Janice's harmonies are just perfect. Well done. Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/

Re: The Next Big Thing - co-writer w/ Greg Johnson floyd jane #501195 11/13/18 07:29 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 2,060 Mill Valley, California USA D Deej56 Veteran
Deej56 Veteran D Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 2,060 Mill Valley, California USA	Floyd and Greg, Well done, gentleman! Great sentiment conveyed in an engaging tune—really enjoyed that chorus and the harmonies. An admirable collaboration. My best to both of you, Deej

Re: The Next Big Thing - co-writer w/ Greg Johnson floyd jane #501240 11/14/18 04:19 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,062 Ontario, Canada BlueAttitude Veteran
BlueAttitude Veteran Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,062 Ontario, Canada	Great message! And a great song, nice melody and I love the vocal and harmonies. Nice job on the production and mix, as usual everything sounds perfect. Really enjoyed this one! I've listened a few times and will listen again. Collaborations are the best, well done all! Dave Blue Attitude Website Blue Attitude YouTube channel

Re: The Next Big Thing - co-write w/ Greg Johnson 44kfl #501244 11/14/18 04:43 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,919 Florida floyd jane OP Veteran
OP floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,919 Florida	Originally Posted By: 44kfl Hippies!!! Next you'll want us all to wear tie-dye and hold hands! super melodies brilliant and beautiful vocals, you both shine enjoyed, Kenny Just for YOU, Kenny!! Peace, Brother. 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: The Next Big Thing - co-write w/ Greg Johnson floyd jane #501247 11/14/18 04:56 AM User Showcase
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44kfl Veteran Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,360 Middletown, PA.	Last edited by 44kfl; 11/14/18 04:57 AM.

Re: The Next Big Thing - co-write w/ Greg Johnson tommyad #501294 11/14/18 11:58 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,919 Florida floyd jane OP Veteran
OP floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,919 Florida	Originally Posted By: tommyad AMEN Brothers and Sis! We need more beacons of hope like this. WTG, Tom Thanks from all of us, Tom... 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: The Next Big Thing - co-write w/ Greg Johnson floyd jane #501308 11/14/18 02:24 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 3,007 BC Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff
Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 3,007 BC	I love seeing what people collaborate on. Thanks for sharing! Cheers, Ember

Re: The Next Big Thing - co-writer w/ Greg Johnson Robertkc #501380 11/15/18 02:46 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,919 Florida floyd jane OP Veteran
OP floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,919 Florida	Originally Posted By: Robertkc Floyd,Greg & Janice By the time the first chorus came in I was sitting round a campfire holding my youngest and singing along under the stars...and when you soar on the bridge, well its one of the sweetest musical moments I`ve had in some time. A beautiful performance of very well crafted lyrics. Robert Thanks, Robert. Glad to know the bridge worked so well for you - wasn't sure if that would "do its job" or not... And pleased that we could provide you with some family time!! 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: The Next Big Thing - co-writer w/ Greg Johnson floyd jane #501381 11/15/18 03:03 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,298 Midwest HearToLearn Veteran
HearToLearn Veteran Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,298 Midwest	This song is needed. For me to say anything more than that distracts from the message. Chad (Hope that makes it easier) TEMPO TANTRUM: What a lead singer has when they can't stay in time.

Re: The Next Big Thing - co-write w/ Greg Johnson floyd jane #501396 11/15/18 03:47 AM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 3,662 Virginia USA Ezekiel's Storm Veteran
Ezekiel's Storm Veteran Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 3,662 Virginia USA	You conveyed an important universal theme quite nicely in this song. The chorus is memorable--I'm still singing it in my head as I type this.

Re: The Next Big Thing - co-writer w/ Greg Johnson floyd jane #501397 11/15/18 03:47 AM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,857 Middlesex, NC Guitarhacker Veteran
Guitarhacker Veteran Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,857 Middlesex, NC	cool song.... I really liked the second verse. and the chorus wasn't bad either. Yep... we need songs of hope in this hopeless world we live in. You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.com Add nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.

Re: The Next Big Thing - co-writer w/ Greg Johnson floyd jane #501433 11/15/18 06:10 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 16,123 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 16,123 GA USA	The alternative has been there since time immemorial...now to just get folks to embrace it. Yep, we love the sentiment. When you invited Janice in and we read that it was a floyd/Greg collab we knew it was gonna be strong. It's a floyd production and vocal...what is left to say about that combo. At the risk of being trite...that combo simply delivers EVERY time. We would also like to mention that the sheer sincerity of this production is apparent all through -- lyrically, vocally and arrangement wise. Sincere and hopeful, i.e., not angst ridden. Superb!!! J&B PS Janice says thanks again for inviting her to play a small part. 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: The Next Big Thing - co-writer w/ Greg Johnson floyd jane #501437 11/15/18 06:20 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,427 Cornwall, UK Skyline Veteran
Skyline Veteran Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,427 Cornwall, UK	A great collaboration guys. You've got a super song there and a much-needed sentiment. I caught my breath when the first note of the bridge started, wow Floyd. A great job all round. John Songs web site YouTube Channel BIAB 2024 Cakewalk by BandLab Studio One 7

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