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Closing Time #520998 01/28/19 01:33 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,323 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,323 North Carolina	So for this one, I did something different. I plugged an acoustic in to Real Band and just sang whatever came into my head on the first take. I gave absolutely no thought to it. Just having fun. Then I went back and added all the other stuff and then typed up what I had sung. Raw and undiluted and mostly live off the top of my head for better or worse. This is very close to the "live" sound I had in one of my first bands. Rough around the edges, but hey, why not. https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs2/closing-time Closing Time By David Snyder V1 I like you in that white dress The one from the Civil War It seems we’re living backwards And ghosts come through these doors I may have lost my mind Cause I don’t know where I am But to be completely honestly I do not give a damn V2 Been reading Dylan Thomas and I just might change my name If I’m not tangled up in blue I’ll come in like a Hurricane I was born on Ellis Island In the early morning rain My guitar is built with coffin nails And I’ll sing anything CH 1 So tell me Is everybody fine Go ahead and be honest Is it closing time V3 Push the boat into the water Push away from the shore We’ll sail to any place you like I can’t take it here no more Are we dying out Have we reached the end Who do I confess to Have we really sinned CH 2 Am I staring at the ceiling Or am I looking at the floor You know I have this feeling Don’t want to live round here no more So tell me Is everybody fine Go ahead and be honest Is it closing time So tell me Does this really need to rhyme Go ahead and be honest Is it closing time V4 I like you in that white dress the one from the Civil War It seems we’re living backwards And ghosts come through these doors I may have lost my mind Cause I don’t know where I am To be completely honestly I just don't give a damn CH So tell me Is everybody fine Please be honest Is it closing time Words and Music copyright 2018 by David Snyder, ASCAP/Day of Faith Records David Snyder, Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Vocals, Harmonica, Production, Engineering RealTracks in style: 1825:Bass, Electric, PopModernGrooveHeld Ev16 075 RealTracks in style: 2552:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Songwriter16ths Ev16 075 RealDrums in style: NashBrushBalDbKEv16^1-a: Snare, HiHat , b: QuarterHat, TripletSnare Also Metal Slow Big Tom Drums, B-3 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: Closing Time David Snyder #521036 01/28/19 06:21 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 6,731 Rustyspoon# Veteran
Rustyspoon# Veteran Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 6,731	David, Nice freestylo! I like perspective of: "Does this really need to rhyme?" A nice continuation in tradition of mr.B.D. Clear, open mix. I wish harmonica be a little louder in the middle. Misha.

Re: Closing Time David Snyder #521063 01/29/19 12:18 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,944 Texas Jim Expert
Jim Expert Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,944 Texas	Originally Posted By: David Snyder So for this one, I did something different. I plugged an acoustic in to Real Band and just sang whatever came into my head on the first take. I gave absolutely no thought to it. Just having fun. Then I went back and added all the other stuff and then typed up what I had sung. Raw and undiluted and mostly live off the top of my head for better or worse. This is very close to the "live" sound I had in one of my first bands. Rough around the edges, but hey, why not. Ah, you are capturing the essence of the procedures many FAWMers use to create their 14 or more songs in 28 days... Just plug in a microphone & go for it... After the "February Album Writing Month" is over, you end up with a bunch of songs you can either throw away or refine... David, I think "Closing Time" is definitely a keeper you can refine for a future release... And I bet you had fun recording it! Jim †=☮&♥

Re: Closing Time David Snyder #521081 01/29/19 01:45 AM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,890 Cooran Queensland Australia rayc Veteran
rayc Veteran Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,890 Cooran Queensland Australia	The experiment is a success. Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe

Re: Closing Time David Snyder #521098 01/29/19 03:08 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,644 Ontario, Canada BlueAttitude Veteran
BlueAttitude Veteran Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,644 Ontario, Canada	Originally Posted By: David Snyder Rough around the edges, but hey, why not. Why not indeed! It's amazing to me that you can come up with lyrics like this right off the top of your head. Could have been on the Blonde on Blonde album. Good stuff, David, I like the energy and feel of this track. Dave Blue Attitude Website Blue Attitude YouTube channel

Re: Closing Time David Snyder #521117 01/29/19 04:20 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 15,293 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 15,293 GA USA	We certainly agree with the Blonde on Blonde comment...like a lost track from the session. It has a cool mystique that's enhanced by the poetic (but overly so) lyric and the engaging vocal and band. Well done Mr Snyder! 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.

Re: Closing Time David Snyder #521126 01/29/19 04:57 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,360 Middletown, PA. 44kfl Veteran
44kfl Veteran Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,360 Middletown, PA.	Impressive, doesn't matter how it came to be it's entertaining, it flows it's David Snyder expressing his apocalyptic optimism with a signature cool 44

Re: Closing Time David Snyder #521128 01/29/19 04:58 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,388 Florida floyd jane Veteran
floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,388 Florida	Quote: Raw and undiluted and mostly live off the top of my head for better or worse... Rough around the edges, but hey, why not. Wherever this came from...keep doing it! This is superb. Both the song and the production, vocal and mix... I don't think more needs to said than that. fj 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: Closing Time David Snyder #521137 01/29/19 05:46 AM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 723 Virginia Belladonna Journeyman
Belladonna Journeyman Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 723 Virginia	Reminds me of Bob Dylan. So cool that you can do this off the fly. Love it!!!

Re: Closing Time David Snyder #521183 01/29/19 08:34 AM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 1,362 Denmark W Will Josef Expert
Will Josef Expert W Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 1,362 Denmark	Mr. Dylan ..oh..sorry.. David Snyder, This is just an excellent song. If this is just an experiment, I think you have set a very high standard for your future releases. Looking forward to that! Thank you for sharing! Will

Re: Closing Time David Snyder #521206 01/29/19 10:03 AM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,248 Middlesex, NC Guitarhacker Veteran
Guitarhacker Veteran Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,248 Middlesex, NC	Gotta love those experiments that seem to work. And this one did. 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: Closing Time David Snyder #521211 01/29/19 10:32 AM User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 19,791 Australia Noel96 Veteran
Noel96 Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 19,791 Australia	David, As others have said, this is an experiment that definitely paid off. I found it very engaging to listen to. All the best, Noel MY SONGS... Audiophile BIAB 2025 audios on Soundcloud

Re: Closing Time David Snyder #521223 01/29/19 11:33 AM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 3,292 Virginia USA Ezekiel's Storm Veteran
Ezekiel's Storm Veteran Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 3,292 Virginia USA	I am amazed at all the lyrical nuggets in this song, especially since you sang whatever came to your head. Besides the aforementioned Dylan, I think it's a bit like Rodriguez. Good stuff, Maynard!

Re: Closing Time Rustyspoon# #521284 01/29/19 04:01 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,323 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,323 North Carolina	Thanks Misha! Yeah, I was freestyling for sure! Let me know if I can come for a visit and bust one old school over there. 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: Closing Time David Snyder #521287 01/29/19 04:09 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,468 United States Torrey Bliss Veteran
Torrey Bliss Veteran Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,468 United States	David, you have got to be joking us! If you can throw that together off the cuff you have got some serious creative skills on display! I respect and appreciate your talent man!! Thanks, Torrey Last edited by Torrey Bliss; 01/29/19 04:09 PM.

Re: Closing Time David Snyder #521335 01/29/19 10:26 PM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,677 Germany Crossroads Expert
Crossroads Expert Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,677 Germany	David, that's just great! Fantastic lyrics wrapped in the perfect arrangement. Vocals like always awesome. I'm glad you shared the song here! Cheers, Stefan All the videos & songs with lyrics: http://www.nachtsheim.de/BJN/BJN-Videos.html Guest book: http://www.onlex.de/_gbuch.php?username=SpaceFart YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeS46zV9s38WRYx7LCVgkhQ?view_as=subscriber&pbjreload=10

Re: Closing Time David Snyder #521349 01/30/19 01:19 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 7,980 Northeastern, USA rsdean Veteran
rsdean Veteran Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 7,980 Northeastern, USA	David, This has a great "top of mind" feel... Could be a lost song from the Basement Tapes. Excellent instrumentation and mix as well. Loved it! Bob Robert S. Dean - SoundCloud Song Channel

Re: Closing Time David Snyder #521434 01/30/19 10:39 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,951 Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran
Scott C Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,951 Edmonton, Ab, Canada	Very cool David. Kind of like scatting with real words. Love your creativity David. This is an excellent tune. Well done Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/

Re: Closing Time David Snyder #521444 01/30/19 11:00 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 5,083 Nashville, TN Sundance Veteran
Sundance Veteran Joined: May 2008 Posts: 5,083 Nashville, TN	David, Wow, right off the top of your head with this song - I think Dylan himself would be impressed. Great sounding mix. Whatever you're using on your vocal chain these days I'm impressed, Youtube Channel Soundcloud

Re: Closing Time David Snyder #521477 01/30/19 01:33 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,043 Davis, CA G Greg Johnson Veteran
Greg Johnson Veteran G Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,043 Davis, CA	Very cool David!! There is some abstractness but it really holds together well. Many of my favorite songs are pretty abstract. I frequently get the catalyst for a song by singing stream of consciousness but I only get a little piece and have to fill it out with a good deal of effort. You have put together something really cool here in one artistic purge!! Great stuff!! Take care. Greg

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