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Well, last night I had a terrible dream, and when I woke up David Bowie was in my room, wearing a gold sequined cape-like outfit and a space helmet. He said I had abandoned rock and roll, and would be visited by three spirits: Ziggy Stardust, The Thin White Duke, and Major Tom. In the morning, I wrote this song about the World. https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs3/a-deeper-shade-of-grayA Deeper Shade of Gray By David Snyder V1 I’m not black I’m not white Oh I know that tonight I’m just a deeper A deeper shade of gray I’m not wrong I’m not right I just can’t See the light And I wonder How it got this way CH And I don’t know where I am And I do not give a damn Cause I’ve forgotten Forgotten what to say a deeper shade of gray V2 I’m not in I’m not out I’m just wrapped up In these doubts And I want to, I want to escape I’m not up I’m not down I just can’t See the ground And I wonder Is it all too late CH And I don’t know where I am And I do not give a damn Cause I’ve forgotten Forgotten how to pray I’m just a deeper, a deeper shade of gray BR Hey hey, are these our final days Is the song, where it all goes wrong And then slowly fades away CH V3 I’m not black I’m not white Oh I know that tonight I’m just a deeper A deeper shade of gray All music and Lyrics David Snyder copyright 2020/ASCAP/DAY OF FAITH RECORDS David Snyder: Vocals, Guitars, Additional Instruments Production, Engineering, Mixing and Mastering RealTracks in style: 1523:Bass, Electric, PopPowerA-B Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 2543:Pedal Steel, Background ModernCrossover Sw16 090 RealTracks in style: 3539:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm MetalCinematicLowTuneSteadyDarin Ev16 110 RealDrums [in style:MetalSlowBigTomGroove: a: Toms, Snare b: Busy Big Toms, Snare
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I hear a bit of U2 and the Boss somewhere in the mix too.
An energetic and driving song with a serious theme and thought provoking lyrics.
I listened a couple of times and now it's playing in my head.
Well done.
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Hi David,
Definitely a Bowie song! I like the way you sing in this song, accompanied by those drums.
I was only wondering how it must look like, turning in a deeper shade of gray. I know that other story of course, but this is different, I think.
But the song is very cool and performed with lots of power. Very nice!
Hans
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Very nice work, David.
Almost sounds like we're all getting a visit from Bowie. I think he'd approve.
Regards,
Leon
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Hey David. I really like this song, and the Bowie vibe is very clear. That said, I think what you share with Bowie on this song is something even deeper, and that is the sound of *commitment*.
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Not ever really having listened to a lot of Bowie, to me, this sounds like DAVID SNYDER!! I love your creativity, son! MAN! What a strong, pumping BASS LINE!! And a vocal to match. This ROCKS. My wife just walked by and said... "He's got a lot of people inside him, doesn't he."  Not sure I could put it any better.... fj
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David,
Raw and pulsing- I like the angst in your vocal and that rhythm section.
Inspired oh-oh intro!
Very cool and waaay more personal songwriting and performance than Bowie.
Robert
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Loved this intro into the song David. Super vocal and lyric. Excellent backtrack.
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It is true that most of the time life feels like a deeper shade of gray. Great lyrical landscape. The verse melody reminds me bit of Alright by Supergrass, and some U2 in the chorus, but otherwise I can feel all the spirits of David Bowie present, especially in the bridge I hope he visits me too if he can inspire this kind of a catchy sing-a-long stadium rocker. Janne
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David
Huge sound, hear the influences, but as floyd said it's unmistakably you.
Very nicely done.
Peter
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As Supergrass were want to say: "Alright".
They were the Brit Pop version of Slade.
The Bowieness seems to come from the treated steel harking to Robert Fripp's work on Heroes.
A deeper shade of a shade/tone.
BIG sound David, well done.
Cheers
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Janice's comment was that she could see Bowie doing his unique dance.
That and a few bars in confirms the Bowie vibe is nailed.
This is a fine showcase for RT/RD's as the bass and drums sound huge...in the good way.
Your performances along with the write and excellent mix make for stadium filling
type production.
We thought about quoting a favorite passage but decided we simply liked it all. It's a thought
provoking lyric and creatively written.
Well done.
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I started playing this, and my daughter looked up from the couch and asked "Dad, what style of music is this?"I didn't know how to explain "David Snyder" to her.  'Nuff said.
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Excellent, David!
You have your own, unique style that always shines through, and that is a good thing!
Great message, great performance, great song; loved it.
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Hello David ...
Yep ... strong Bowie influence but no question a David Snyder creation. Interesting you are so eclectic, yet there's no question when it's one of your songs. Not a lot of folks can pull that off ... you do it with an uncanny ability.
Big, powerful and thought provoking. David Snyder songs never disappoint.
Best to you. Please be safe ...
Alan
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Thanks Olemon! So glad you liked it!
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Thanks Hans!!
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Hey Leon,
Thanks so much man!!
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Dreams!
Very powerful and enlightening events, aren't they.
Cool!
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Cool song You and Bowie put together!! Really fun and interesting song......must have been fun to create! Very cool!! Take care. Greg
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