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In 1993 I wrote and we (Single Heart) recorded this song on our first original music album...it was a big orchestrated piece...so 30 years later I decided to simplify it a lot...this is the result thanks to BiaB...the vocals are the original 30 year old tracks (featuring five voices) and the instruments are new in 2023...so if you do...thanks for listening...Dan Give Him Gloryhttps://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=14642257Vocals: Dan & Gene Simmons, Marty Smith, Chis Baker and Tata Talili Piano and synth: Dan Key=Ab , Tempo 79, Length (m:s)=4:45 RealTracks in style: ~701:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesSync Ev 085 RealTracks in style: ~362:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085 RealTracks in song: ~363:Pedal Steel, Background Ev 085 RealTracks in style: ~365:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 1856:Cello, Background PopCountry Ev 085 RealDrums in style:NashvilleEven8^5-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride BTW...this is the original version https://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=5194731
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Outstanding vocals!
You did a fantastic job of adding them to a new BiaB version.
Fantastic "less is more" start to the song prior to the full band coming in.
Of course I loved the lyrics and the song.
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Hi Dan,
Man, those vocals are crazy good!
I really like the arrangement you came up with, the way it builds.
Really well done, enjoyed!
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Dan,
This is excellent. The vocals are great and the new tracks blend so well. It sounds like it was recorded today!
Loved it!
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WOW, knock me down with that incredible a cappella opening. Such good harmnony and phrasing. Your usual high-level of praise and inspiration, Dan, and your signature modulation to raise it all even higher. I'm imagining the original production. It had to be something special --probably cuz that's what you always do. I really like this version. So well done.
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Outstanding vocals!
You did a fantastic job of adding them to a new BiaB version.
Fantastic "less is more" start to the song prior to the full band coming in.
Of course I loved the lyrics and the song.
Mario...thanks for your comments...I appreciate them so much...Dan Hi Dan,
Man, those vocals are crazy good!
I really like the arrangement you came up with, the way it builds.
Really well done, enjoyed! Dave...and the guys who sang it are crazy too...so glad you enjoyed the song...Dan Dan,
This is excellent. The vocals are great and the new tracks blend so well. It sounds like it was recorded today!
Loved it!
Bob Hey Bob...thanks for listening...I thought it fit nicely too...Dan WOW, knock me down with that incredible a cappella opening. Such good harmnony and phrasing. Your usual high-level of praise and inspiration, Dan, and your signature modulation to raise it all even higher. I'm imagining the original production. It had to be something special --probably cuz that's what you always do. I really like this version. So well done. Marty...I'm not sure I've written many songs without a modulation in them...if your interested this is the original version I just listed it in the original post...I always appreciate your comments! Dan
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Dan,
Stunning vocals.
A beautiful arrangement.
Just what those vocals need (which is "nearly nothing").
Excellent mix.
Excellent work on the piano.
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Dan,
Stunning vocals.
A beautiful arrangement.
Just what those vocals need (which is "nearly nothing").
Excellent mix.
Excellent work on the piano.
fj Floyd...thank you so much for your gracious comments...I value your opinion greatly...Dan
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Hi firesong,
Nice work on the backing vocals. The piano sounds good. The whole thing is pleasant and rich in emotions. I appreciated it.
Kindly regards
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Oh my word!!! This is so well written, so well arranged, so well performed ... truly impressive!!! Yes, I'll give Him the glory for inspiring you to write this song, but you deserve some of it, too, I think, for such splendid channelling of the inspiration He provided to you. He gave you the inspiration, and you glorified Him for it in such a beautiful, reverent manner. Bravo.
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Very professional sound, Dan.
Great vocals as usual.
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Hi firesong,
Nice work on the backing vocals. The piano sounds good. The whole thing is pleasant and rich in emotions. I appreciated it.
Jani...thanks so much for your comments...Dan Oh my word!!! This is so well written, so well arranged, so well performed ... truly impressive!!! Yes, I'll give Him the glory for inspiring you to write this song, but you deserve some of it, too, I think, for such splendid channelling of the inspiration He provided to you. He gave you the inspiration, and you glorified Him for it in such a beautiful, reverent manner. Bravo. James...your comments are very gracious and understanding...I appreciate your thoughts and insight into this song...Dan Very professional sound, Dan.
Great vocals as usual.
Vic Vic...I always appreciate your opinion...always encouraging...Dan
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Well composed, well arranged and well sung.
What else ?
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That’s a very nice update, Dan.
The vocals are lush and lovely and the BiaB tracks really do them justice.
It's not always straightforward to build all new tracks around old vocals.
You did an impressive job of it.
Well done indeed,
J&B
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Hi Dan,
Again a fabulous song with great bg-vocals/choir.
And, considering these vocals were recorded 30 years ago, that makes it more beautiful!
You already know I enjoy yours, and these, vocals. The message is another thing.
Yes, I got excited by the way you arranged those vocals to make them sound mighty And very harmonious (in that is a right word).
I also listened to the original recording. Also very nice! The instruments were more majestic. The version you produced now is more up front and -for me- nicer.
I read the posts above mine and everyone said -more or less- the same on this production and the choir.
So, you earn an ace for it!
In any case from me,
Hans
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Well composed, well arranged and well sung.
What else ?
Laurent Laurent...thank you so much for your comments...Dan That’s a very nice update, Dan.
The vocals are lush and lovely and the BiaB tracks really do them justice.
It's not always straightforward to build all new tracks around old vocals.
You did an impressive job of it.
Well done indeed,
J&B
Janice and Bud...I always appreciate your thoughts...they are are always gracious and encouraging...plus I'm a big fan of yours...Dan Hi Dan,
Again a fabulous song with great bg-vocals/choir...
Yes, I got excited by the way you arranged those vocals to make them sound mighty And very harmonious (in that is a right word).
I also listened to the original recording. Also very nice! The instruments were more majestic. The version you produced now is more up front and -for me- nicer...
Hans Hans...thanks for your thoughts and for your comparison of the two versions...I wondered if anyone would listen to the original and I'm so glad you did...they are quite different and yet share the exact same vocals...I always appreciate your thoughts and comments...I know you do not agree with the content but you are kind enough to comment anyway...so thanks...Dan
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Wow the vocal and harmonies blew me away. Very pretty song. Awesome instrumentation and production. Well done Dan...
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