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After The Storm Back to our roots...it's been a fun journey from our bluegrass days to our current blues and Americana music. But sometimes ya gotta dance with the one that brung ya so here's a straight ahead bluegrass song. Our good friend Tom Adams (Tommyad) wrote the lyric, developed the chord structure, created the arrangement and mixed/mastered it while Janice created the melody. For folks new to the forum Tom is a long time member who’s currently on a bit of a sabbatical. He’s a fine multi genre singer, writer and pedal steel/guitar player. Tom and Janice did it all - Bud just went along for the ride on this one.  After The Storm is currently a featured song on one of Songtradr’s curated playlists. Thanks to Janice for being the model in Bud’s pic. There is not much bluegrass around the forum nowadays but we do hope you enjoy it. Comments are always welcome. Janice: lead/harmony vocals and melody Tom: lyrics, arrangement, mix and mastering Bud: vocal engineering ONLY RealTracks 1122:Bass, Acoustic, CountryWaltz Sw 110 RealTracks 1699:Mandolin, Rhythm BluegrassWaltz Sw 085 The rest of the band consists of royalty free loops. Tom's production info: Recorded in Logic Pro X Plug Ins: Nectar 2, Neutron 2, Ozone 8, Tonal Balance, Waves LinMB, Waves, L3-LL Multi Limiter, CLA Acoustic, Waves Vocal Rider, Waves Bass Rider Just when you think that you’ve got it made The sky can turn dark in a flash Dreams of the future become watered down When you can’t let go of the past Come here beside me It’s where you belong Be thankful and try to stay warm A Beautiful sunrise and we’re standing tall Together after the storm We can put on a smile and just write it off Say the suns gonna shine here some day It’s never been easy but to tell you the truth I’m glad that it turned out this way Come here beside me It’s where you belong Be thankful and try to stay warm A Beautiful sunrise and we’re standing tall Together after the storm Come here beside me It’s where you belong Be thankful and try to stay warm ©2019 Thomas Adams/ Janice Merritt
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Enjoy it? I love this! As usual super vocals by Janice. The instrumentation was absolutely perfect, I think you have a little experience in bluegrass music  The mix was spot on also. Great work here!
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Enjoy it? I love this! As usual super vocals by Janice. The instrumentation was absolutely perfect, I think you have a little experience in bluegrass music The mix was spot on also. Great work here! Thanks Mario. It's always fun to collaborate with Tom! J&B (mostly J here )
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Janice & Bud (and Tom)
You all just keep rolling along with one great song after another. This might be one of my favorite Janice vocal (with perfect harmony). And just a wonderful write. And, of course, the production is just, well, perfect. I continue to be amazed at how clean and crisp your recordings come out—studio quality stuff, truly. Absolutely brilliant piece of music!
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What a refreshing song, there's just so much to like about it.
Is the fiddle coming from a loop? It slots in absolutely perfectly.
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I'll never get tired of listening to your songs. This is beautiful from beginning to end - from the lyrics to Janice's stunning singing (par for the course by now, and yet always managing to move us all, never the same). The harmonising sections, in particular, are out of this world. I'm no good at mixes, etc., so I won't comment on that ... apart from saying that it all sounds very clear and sharply focused to my ears, at least. Finally ... the song itself is really, really beautiful ... brilliant message enveloped in the musical equivalent of homemade warm soup ... which just warms the heart.
Another superb achievement ... thank you so much for brightening our days and sharing this!
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Absolutely lovely. Beautiful vocals and outstanding lyrics. Production A+. So smooth. Congratulations to all involved.
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Top shelf all-round. Song, vocals, backing, mix - its got it all.
Stay well,
Mike
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Janice & Bud (and Tom)
You all just keep rolling along with one great song after another. This might be one of my favorite Janice vocal (with perfect harmony). And just a wonderful write. And, of course, the production is just, well, perfect. I continue to be amazed at how clean and crisp your recordings come out—studio quality stuff, truly. Absolutely brilliant piece of music!
My beyond humble regards,
Deej Thanks. The production is ALL Tom's. I (Bud) only did the vocal engineering. Glad you liked it! 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
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Janice, Tom & Bud
That was an absolute delight. It's almost like you guys have done this type of song before!
Lovely melody which is very singable (or humm-able), an absolutely gorgeous vocal, and a lovely harmony.
Great job by Tom on the production and arrangement - totally professional sound, very together, sounds like a top quality band playing.
Very nice indeed.
Peter
(Bud, Janice is nicely recorded!)
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Hi Janice, Tom & Bud
Peter said it all. An absolute delight.
(And love the photo.)
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Sounds great y'all!
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What a refreshing song, there's just so much to like about it.
Is the fiddle coming from a loop? It slots in absolutely perfectly. Thanks! Yes Tom artfully used a loop for the fiddle. Appreciate the listen. J&B
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Tom & Janice - EXCELLENT from all standpoints.
Bud - the vocal recording is ace.
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Great stuff, Tom, Janice and Bud. Just lovely.
Those first two lines
"Just when you think that you’ve got it made
The sky can turn dark in a flash"
How true. How quickly things can change. And sometimes it's not even your fault but it is still your responsibility.
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Hi J&B + Tom.
A wonderful song, beautiful in it's simplicity.
The simple chord sequence and minimal band works so well and allows Janice's voice to shine through.
Loved the harmonies, loved the fiddle, loved the whole thing.
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I'll never get tired of listening to your songs. This is beautiful from beginning to end - from the lyrics to Janice's stunning singing (par for the course by now, and yet always managing to move us all, never the same). The harmonising sections, in particular, are out of this world. I'm no good at mixes, etc., so I won't comment on that ... apart from saying that it all sounds very clear and sharply focused to my ears, at least. Finally ... the song itself is really, really beautiful ... brilliant message enveloped in the musical equivalent of homemade warm soup ... which just warms the heart.
Another superb achievement ... thank you so much for brightening our days and sharing this! Thank you James. All credit to Tom and Janice on this one. Tom is a terrific writer and as Janice says his lyrics are always very “singable!” J&B
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Absolutely lovely. Beautiful vocals and outstanding lyrics. Production A+. So smooth. Congratulations to all involved. Thanks! J&B
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A production of true quality!!! Sounds radio ready! Everything is just right, and Janice's vocal always give any song she sings that extra something!! WONDERFUL!! Take care. Greg
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Top shelf all-round. Song, vocals, backing, mix - its got it all.
Stay well,
Mike Thanks Mike. Best to you. J&B
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