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David and Rachel Radio 2.08.23: New Release_BIG WIDE OPEN ROAD #752829 02/08/23 09:46 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,335 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,335 North Carolina	David and Rachel Radio 2.08.23: New Release_WIDE OPEN ROAD Hey Y'all, Here is the latest offering from Rachel and David. This week Rachel is singing again, on a new tune called Big Wide Open Road. When she was singing, I was happily picking up a Sheryl Crow vibe, so I hope you enjoy! Rachel seems to be getting some love on social media, so I am happy for her. As is our new custom, links to our recently released stuff will be in our weekly updates below the current song’s lyrics just for convenience and to eliminate the clutter—in case you missed something and are just dying to hear it. Real tracks for this song are at the very end. BIG WIDE OPEN ROAD https://soundcloud.com/rachelanddavidworktapes/big-wide-open-road By Rachel Cintula and David Snyder V1 Leaving here in the summer time living young y'all is so, so fine sun shining down On our skin with the top down Rear view showing that dusty town We’re ready for miles Spinning the radio dial Packed in rubbing hips In the car, road trip CH West towards the setting sun East towards the rising sun As long as summer is never done We’ll take the high road, low road Fast roads, slow roads Drive through all the zip codes Don’t care as long as we’re cruising The big wide open road V2 Memories capture road signs Laughter tracing painted lines Flying high on the ground Good times all around Rocking out to those summer girl sounds We’re living these miles We got endless smiles Girl what a trip All I can say is, this is epic! CH West towards the setting sun East towards the rising sun As long as summer is never done We’ll take the high road, low road Fast roads, slow roads Drive through all the zip codes On this big wide open road BR I don’t know if I ever will Get tired of driving Chasing endless thrills I may hit some bad boy trouble But I’ll deal with it you know I will You know I will CH West towards the setting sun East towards the rising sun As long as summer is never done We’ll take the high road, low road Fast roads, slow roads Drive through all the zip codes Don’t care as long as we’re cruising The big wide open road All lyrics and music copyright 2023 by Rachel Cintula and David Snyder Rachel Cintula: Vocals David Snyder: Instrumentation, Arrangement, Mixing, Mastering Rachel Cintula: Vocals David Snyder: Arrangement, instrumentation, mixing and mastering https://soundcloud.com/rachelanddavidworktapes/big-wide-open-road Other links for the week and month: https://soundcloud.com/rachelanddavidworktapes/when-it-rains https://soundcloud.com/rachelanddavidworktapes/thick-thighs https://soundcloud.com/rachelanddavidworktapes/church-girls https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs3/one-more-whiskey-song https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs3/dirty-hands-clean-money https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs3/dire-straits https://soundcloud.com/rachelanddavidworktapes/creek-day https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs3/make-me-love-again ** RealTracks in style: 3565:Bass, Electric, NashvilleRadioShuffleAB Sw 110 RealTracks in style: 4047:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm NashvilleShuffleGritBrent Sw 110 RealTracks in style: 4051:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm NashvilleShuffleRiff Sw 110 RealTracks in style: 4049:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm NashvilleShuffleGrittyLicksBrent Sw 110 RealDrums in style:NashvilleShuffle^11-a:Brushes , b:Snare, Ride 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: David and Rachel Radio 2.08.23: New Release_BIG WIDE OPEN ROAD David Snyder #752837 02/08/23 10:58 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2018 Posts: 2,456 United Kingdom musician17 Veteran
musician17 Veteran Joined: May 2018 Posts: 2,456 United Kingdom	David, you've unearthed a real gem for us, here. Bravo. Rachel: superb. Carry on :-) Great job, both of you. So well written, so well performed, so well arranged. Yes, the Sheryl Crow vibe is DEFINITELY there :-) If I'm to be EXTREMELY picky: a little variation (light and shade, just a little more) in your tone of voice, Rachel, would be (for me - what do I know? haha) just perfect? But carry on as you are, if you so wish to, of course ... this is brilliant :-) Congrats :-) My website

Re: David and Rachel Radio 2.08.23: New Release_BIG WIDE OPEN ROAD musician17 #752853 02/08/23 12:40 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 28 United States Rachel Cintula Enthusiast
Rachel Cintula Enthusiast Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 28 United States	Musician17, My thanks always to David for his arrangements AND for pushing me to grow in this industry, especially in the area of singing. It definitely took less courage to sing this song. Tomorrow, I plan to step up to the microphone as a total diva. Cheers!

Re: David and Rachel Radio 2.08.23: New Release_BIG WIDE OPEN ROAD David Snyder #752862 02/08/23 01:36 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,343 Middlesex, NC Guitarhacker Veteran
Guitarhacker Veteran Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,343 Middlesex, NC	That's a good song. Nice work from both of you two 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: David and Rachel Radio 2.08.23: New Release_BIG WIDE OPEN ROAD David Snyder #752882 02/09/23 12:41 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,680 Ontario, Canada BlueAttitude Veteran
BlueAttitude Veteran Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,680 Ontario, Canada	Hi David and Rachel, I've been enjoying these collaborations! And very nice to hear Rachel sing this one, lovely voice. Definitely getting the Sheryl Crow vibe from this, and that's a good thing! Very good song, good writing and choice of instrumentation. Mix wise I think Rachel could be a little louder, there are a couple of spots where she is overpowered by the backing track. Or perhaps just a volume envelope to bring up the vocal during those spots would do the trick. Looking forward to hearing more from you two! Dave Blue Attitude Website Blue Attitude YouTube channel

Re: David and Rachel Radio 2.08.23: New Release_BIG WIDE OPEN ROAD David Snyder #752887 02/09/23 03:45 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2019 Posts: 4,426 Dallas, PA, USA BabuMusic Veteran
BabuMusic Veteran Joined: May 2019 Posts: 4,426 Dallas, PA, USA	Oh, such a good write, and I really love Rachel's vocal in there. You guys are so versatile in writing what sounds so good. Yes, I ditto what Dave said about the vocal track sometimes getting overpowered. The lyrics are fun and enjoyable like the ride y'all suggest. That chorus is my favorite. All those directions and you show it's all about the Big Wide Open Road. Enjoy whatever happens! marty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@babumusic51 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/marty-straub Band in a Box, Reaper, Cakewalk, Ozone 11

Re: David and Rachel Radio 2.08.23: New Release_BIG WIDE OPEN ROAD Guitarhacker #752906 02/09/23 05:32 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 28 United States Rachel Cintula Enthusiast
Rachel Cintula Enthusiast Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 28 United States	Thank you Herb!

Re: David and Rachel Radio 2.08.23: New Release_BIG WIDE OPEN ROAD BlueAttitude #752907 02/09/23 05:33 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 28 United States Rachel Cintula Enthusiast
Rachel Cintula Enthusiast Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 28 United States	Dave, Thank you for your kind words regarding my voice. I never thought of myself as a singer, so it is a new direction for me.

Re: David and Rachel Radio 2.08.23: New Release_BIG WIDE OPEN ROAD BabuMusic #752909 02/09/23 05:35 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 28 United States Rachel Cintula Enthusiast
Rachel Cintula Enthusiast Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 28 United States	Marty, David and I frequently have discussions about how loud I am. I think I am very quiet and he says I'm louder than I think. Thank you for listening and commenting!

Re: David and Rachel Radio 2.08.23: New Release_BIG WIDE OPEN ROAD Rachel Cintula #752913 02/09/23 05:47 AM User Showcase
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MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 23,216 Hamlin NY	David you said the Realtracks are at the end but the realstars are at the beginning! Rachel you have a great voice so it shouldn't be hidden in the mix. Tell David to turn up your volume. This is a super song that only need a tad more volume on the vocal to be an outstanding song. Whenever I get something stuck in the back of my throat, I dislodge it by drinking a beer. It's called the Heineken Maneuver. 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: David and Rachel Radio 2.08.23: New Release_BIG WIDE OPEN ROAD David Snyder #752926 02/09/23 07:24 AM User Showcase
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rsdean Veteran Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,085 Northeastern, USA	David / Rachel, These collaborations are outstanding. I am enjoying each one. Love the production, energy and writing. Rachel has a great voice and delivery. Keep them coming! Bob Robert S. Dean - SoundCloud Song Channel

Re: David and Rachel Radio 2.08.23: New Release_BIG WIDE OPEN ROAD David Snyder #752940 02/09/23 09:33 AM User Showcase
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B.D.Thomas Veteran Joined: Jul 2022 Posts: 2,338 3rd rock from the sun	Good song with good vocals and good production, it's easy to hear that Rachel is getting more comfortable with her vocals. For my taste the song has a bit too much words (per minute, WPM ), at some places Rachel almost fights for breath and loses intensity. Give her more room to play with her voice and it will be even better. Goldmania Bella Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube New on YouTube: Deeply Sad Music

Re: David and Rachel Radio 2.08.23: New Release_BIG WIDE OPEN ROAD MarioD #753062 02/10/23 04:14 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 28 United States Rachel Cintula Enthusiast
Rachel Cintula Enthusiast Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 28 United States	MarioD, I was telling David yesterday that for me, what we put out is about the music and the lyrics, not my singing. I didn't know I would be singing so much as a songwriter.

Re: David and Rachel Radio 2.08.23: New Release_BIG WIDE OPEN ROAD rsdean #753063 02/10/23 04:15 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 28 United States Rachel Cintula Enthusiast
Rachel Cintula Enthusiast Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 28 United States	Bob, Thank you for appreciating what we are doing. I am thankful David wants to explore all the songs I write!

Re: David and Rachel Radio 2.08.23: New Release_BIG WIDE OPEN ROAD B.D.Thomas #753064 02/10/23 04:16 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 28 United States Rachel Cintula Enthusiast
Rachel Cintula Enthusiast Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 28 United States	BD, I am still learning to breathe and sing with the microphone! I am very thankful for David being patient and teaching me along the way.

Re: David and Rachel Radio 2.08.23: New Release_BIG WIDE OPEN ROAD David Snyder #753132 02/10/23 02:45 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,335 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,335 North Carolina	Hey thanks everyone who has commented so far. I know it means a lot to Rachel. That vocal bump is a very easy fix. 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: David and Rachel Radio 2.08.23: New Release_BIG WIDE OPEN ROAD David Snyder #753149 02/10/23 07:49 PM User Showcase
Joined: May 2015 Posts: 3,034 Aichi, Japan animarorecords Veteran
animarorecords Veteran Joined: May 2015 Posts: 3,034 Aichi, Japan	David (Snyder) and Rachel, Nice song and great collaboration! Rachel you have a great voice. You are singing very vividly with David's accompaniment. David, another new frontier added to your various works. Congratulation! Enjoyed my listen a lot. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi

Re: David and Rachel Radio 2.08.23: New Release_BIG WIDE OPEN ROAD David Snyder #753161 02/10/23 10:19 PM User Showcase
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dcuny Veteran Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 7,584 Sacramento, California	Hi, David and Rachel. Nice song! There are a few places where that vocal bump is needed, but I blame the musicians - it's their job not to play over the singer! -- David Cuny My virtual singer development blog Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?

Re: David and Rachel Radio 2.08.23: New Release_BIG WIDE OPEN ROAD David Snyder #753193 02/11/23 06:01 AM User Showcase
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floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,438 Florida	A good groove/BAND for some open-road riffin'... (kind of a Dead thing) Gets ya movin' in your chair... fj 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: David and Rachel Radio 2.08.23: New Release_BIG WIDE OPEN ROAD David Snyder #753288 02/11/23 07:29 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 2,030 Mill Valley, California USA D Deej56 Veteran
Deej56 Veteran D Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 2,030 Mill Valley, California USA	David and Rachel, Another impressive collaboration. Yes, the write and the vocal have a very Sheryl Crow feel to it, and the music bed only enhances that feel. Really well done! Keep the collabs coming . . . love what I’m hearing from you two. My best to you both, Deej

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