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Hi All,

I mentioned to Deej in an earlier post that he and I must have been on the same wavelength. We both wrote a song with the same title and a similar theme. smile

Anyway, here's my song called Light It Up.

Looking down our empty street
I can see the rain’s still falling
And was it yesterday
Some real promises were broken
I don’t know just what is real
Cause I’m aware I’m falling
This house is quiet tonight
Except for the strangers calling

So good
So fine
Light it up baby
Just one more time
Before you go
Turn it up
Burn it down

Looking down memory lane
I can see the shadows falling
And was it in my mind
Some final words were spoken
I don’t accept what I feel
Cause I know you’re falling
This is my last appeal
Except for the days I’m calling

So good
So fine
Light it up baby
Just one more time
Before you go
Turn it up
Burn it down

So good
So fine
Light it up baby
Just one more time
Before you go
Turn it up
Burn it down

BIAB Tracks:
2474: Bass, Acoustic, Held Ev 085
2505: Piano, Electric, HeldChords 085
1118: Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085
365: Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 085
832: Guitar, Electric, Rhythm, AltCountryMoody Ev 075
Loop: Chillout/Chillout_dimensions_145
RealDrums: PopPromiseEv16 a:Snare on 4, HiHat, b: Snare

As always - thanks for listening!

Bob

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Loved this song Bob. Very cool backtrack. Very interesting chord progressions. Super vocal and lyric. Very neat build to the chorus. Well done


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Powerful chorus, Bob, it's like a balladic version of American Girl by Tom Petty. Well done!


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Hi Bob,

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I mentioned to Deej in an earlier post that he and I must have been on the same wavelength. We both wrote a song with the same title and a similar theme.

The wise folk of old say that "Great minds think alike." I suspect that this why the above happened.

After reading your comment, I was reminded of another instance of when great minds thought alike. Science abounds with them. You may or may not have heard of the 1711 uproar in mathematics and physics cause by Newton and Leibnitz.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leibniz%E2%80%93Newton_calculus_controversy

Originally Posted By: Wikipedia
The calculus controversy (German: Prioritätsstreit, "priority dispute") was an argument between the mathematicians Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz over who had first invented calculus. ... Leibniz had published his work first, but Newton's supporters accused Leibniz of plagiarizing Newton's unpublished ideas.

I hope that you and Deej can settle any potential controversy amicably.

On a more serious note... As always, I loved listening to your work. This song is no exception. In all that you do you always managed to create some wonderful pictures in my mind.

Thank you for the journey,
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Hi, Bob.

You've got a knack setting up mood nicely in your songs, and this is no exception.

My favorite lyric:

This is my last appeal
Except for the days I’m calling


Enjoyed this listen! laugh

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Scott,

Thanks so much.

Bob

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Man, you are back in fine form, Bob! You have been very prolific lately, which is good for all of us smile

Good song, love the powerful chorus especially, very memorable.

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Hi rsdean,

Beautiful arrangement very pleasant. A little melancholy, but not too much. Your voice lives on your lyrics. And it is very good. Well done.

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TuneMonger,

I appreciate the compliment - thank you.

Bob

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Noel,

LOL! Much appreciated - thanks.

Bob

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David,

Much appreciated - thank you.

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Dave,

Thank you!

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Derochette,

Thanks very much.

Bob

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Bob,
I like the longing communicated in your vocal and the build to the chorus.
A fine simple moody arrangement in your signature style.
Very cool music!

Robert

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Nicely done. What's the odds that 2 songs hit the showcase at the same time with the same title?


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Robert,

Thanks. I appreciate that.

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Herb,

Thanks. It was bound to happen! LOL!

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Love the range and quality of that soft vocal, Bob. It commands the listeners attention. A very well constructed song. Way to light it up!!


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"So good
So fine
Light it up baby
Just one more time
Before you go
Turn it up
Burn it down"

We much like the write and especially that chorus.

Janice commented that your tune made her reflect on Tom Petty ballads...a good thing indeed.

And as always the arrangement is excellent with the band choice and the build.
Your use of RD's and percussion loops has become signature and is most effective.

We enjoyed it!

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The chorus is sparse lyrically, yet it says so much. I really like it and it is delivered well.

You've got a knack for just the right instrumentation.

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