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This is a new song honoring the Capitol police, and their heroic stand on January 6. It features new instruments from BB 2021, particularly the Dublin guitars. https://soundcloud.com/willrockwell/is-this-america****** Song Summary ************* Title: Is this Americ File:Is this Americ.SGU Key=D , Tempo 134, Length (m:s)=3:56 No intro. 129 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 129. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Style is LA_POP_G.STY (LA Medium Pop/Rock) RealTracks in song: 2939:Bass, Fretless Electric Rock8thsRene Ev 120 RealTracks in song: ** N/A ** 3636:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm DublinPopMedArp Ev 120 RealTracks in song: ** N/A ** 3637:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm DublinPopChop8ths Ev 120 RealTracks in song: ** N/A ** 3642:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm DublinPopSlowLowSteady Ev16 105 RealTracks in song: 1278:Synth Pad, PopUplift Ev 120 RealTracks in song: ** N/A ** 3639:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm DublinPopSlowHiChop Ev16 105 RealDrums [in Song:TambourineEven8ths: a: Tambourine b: TambourineEven8ths
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Strong opening. Vocals are a bit further back in the mix than I'd like. Interesting break - not what I expected. Catchy chorus, nice build at the end. Subtle harmonies. I'm curious what the line does the twilight still gleam? means. Are you asking if there's still light before the night falls? (I'm probably overthinking the lyric). I enjoyed it! 
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Is there still hope? Strong opening. Vocals are a bit further back in the mix than I'd like. Interesting break - not what I expected. Catchy chorus, nice build at the end. Subtle harmonies. I'm curious what the line does the twilight still gleam? means. Are you asking if there's still light before the night falls? (I'm probably overthinking the lyric). I enjoyed it!
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Good song.....
to my ear, the vox are too low in the mix and that bass is really prominent. I'd back it off a bit.
The song sounds too happy to me for the topic matter but maybe that's just my lonely opinion.
It certainly has a nice uptempo beat to it.
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Good song.....
to my ear, the vox are too low in the mix and that bass is really prominent. I'd back it off a bit.
The song sounds too happy to me for the topic matter but maybe that's just my lonely opinion.
It certainly has a nice uptempo beat to it. I agree with your judgement. Here is a new mix. https://soundcloud.com/willrockwell/is-this-america
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American...what a country!
A high energy listen on a worth while subject!
Well done.
I'm taking on a personal mission to ask those who post to be a full participant in the forum.
I see/hear so many great songs that deserve some recognition and so few people are actually taking the time to listen and comment.............please don't drop a song without listening to what others are contributing.
Please be courteous enough to make a comment.
Moto
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You might like my song on the same subject , check out "Broken Glass"
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The remix is definitely an improvement.
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Will,
Sad subject, but good music. I like the drive on most of your tunes.
I listened to remixed version. Sounds good.
Thank you for sharing.
Misha.
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I see/hear so many great songs that deserve some recognition and so few people are actually taking the time to listen and comment.............please don't drop a song without listening to what others ore contributing.
Please be courteous enough to make a comment.
Thank you for your kind words and worthy mission. For those who may not have made the connection, the new Dublin samples channel the sound of U2. I was eager to add the Edge to my band.
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Very strong write. Musically captivating and rich.
It's good to hear from someone outside the U.S. commenting on events here because I think they are too many here who forget what America has represented to the rest of the world. Great line "Is this America, that's not what I see." My thoughts exactly. I won't get into the subversion of our constitution and democratic principles for the sake to demagoguery and cultist fanaticism. Your songs says enough.
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Very strong write. Musically captivating and rich.
It's good to hear from someone outside the U.S. commenting on events here because I think they are too many here who forget what America has represented to the rest of the world. Great line "Is this America, that's not what I see." My thoughts exactly. I won't get into the subversion of our constitution and democratic principles for the sake to demagoguery and cultist fanaticism. Your songs says enough. Sorry if I left the wrong impression, I am an American.
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I've done another remix, putting harmonies in tune, adding mission bells at the end, a whole list of things. Comments appreciated.
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Sorry, Will. I don't know where I got that idea. I guess I am slipping.
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Strong write, Will, built around a question that also resonates, I'm sure, with many of us looking on from a distance. Definitely getting a little bit of a U2 vibe in there. Well done.
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Strong write, Will, built around a question that also resonates, I'm sure, with many of us looking on from a distance. Definitely getting a little bit of a U2 vibe in there. Well done.
Regards,
Leon Thank you for the kind words. I'd like to try to get thus song on college radio, I'm looking into the possibilities. Does anyone have experience with promotion companies?
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Excellent song, Will. Well written. Yes, the 2nd mix with the vox more out front is better. I really like the band. Songs like this reminds us that the twilight still gleams.
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Hi Will,
This composition is interesting because it makes us think about democracy. The sounds of the song are happy in the manner of Bruce SpringSteen in Born in USA. A wink to remember.
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I am making a push to place this song on college radio, and have revised the mix, it sounded shrill to me. I'd appreciate some feedback on this current mix. https://soundcloud.com/willrockwell/is-this-america
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I really like it! Very catchy melody and simple yet strong lyrics.
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We're late to the party so I'm not sure what version we heard....but irrespective of that we liked it.
A rousing rocker that lyrically asks a question that is on a lot of folks' mind.
Well done!
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