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Hey guys! This is my first post here on the forum. Here's a song my wife, Samantha and I wrote for Christmas this year. A special thanks to Charlie Fogle for introducing me to BIAB, the mentorship, ideas and just a listening ear. Love what you guys are doing! Would love to hear your thoughts. Blessings in 2019!



https://youtu.be/E_P14-oQcV4



Style: Homesick Soft Pop Serenade




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Hi Nate! Welcome to the User Showcase!

I enjoyed your song very much. It's beautifully done and love the backing tracks you chose for your arrangement.

Happy New Year and looking forward to hearing more from you and Sam.

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Welcome to the forum Nate. Lovely vocal and backtrack.


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Nate,

A job well done. A very good write. Good original sounding Christmas song.

Nice production - showcases the song well - and a good mix.

(And Charlie's a good guy to know for learning how to use BIAB!)

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You and Samantha did a wonderful job on this. Excellent write, arrangement, production and performance. Hope to hear another from you soon. I appreciate the mention from you as well.


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I'm a sucker for a dobro..... very well done.


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You guys are too kind...honored by the comments and taking the time to listen. And yes FJ, Charles is just alright wink



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A new Christmas classic!

Everything about this is super; great vocal and harmonies, backing tracks and lyrics.

This is really good!


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Hi, an excellent song! If I were you, I would get a copy of this to Alison Krauss for recording consideration.

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Welcome to the User's Forum, Mr. Watts...

It's nice to listen to a seasonal song with such a quietly inpsirational message! Your RealTracks arrangement has an easy, rolling sound that instilled a reassuring feeling in my heart, a feeling that was increased by your humble, praise-invoking lyrics. Your singing along with the soothing harmony was "midnight clear". The accompanying video was attractive, too.

I sure wish He would come back, and soon! smile

Thanks for the hope you put into my day. Abundant blessings and Happy New Year to you and Ms. Samantha.

Sincerely,

LOREN

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Thank you to all...You guys are so kind! I'm not sure how I missed these comments btw....It must of been the chaos of the holidays. lol

Oh, and I'm right there with you on Him coming back....It could be today!


Blessings to you in 2019!


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