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WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE BEEN "It's not too late to be what you might have been" One day several years ago I saw the above quote on a sign in front of a church and it made a big impact on me. I also thought, I have to use that in a song. Well, here it is! I used this line in one of my first song posts in this forum many years ago, but I felt it was time to give it another go. I realize that thought doesn't apply to everyone, but it certainly does apply to some of us! I was all over the map trying to settle on a style of music for the backing, but an exploration of styles in BIAB soon gave me some needed inspiration! To me it's sort of an R&B sound but you can correct me if it's another genre! My musical brethren, it's getting harder to try to do these right! Singing is much more difficult now, especially harmony parts, but I gave it my best effort! Thanks for the listen! TB BIAB Drums - Southern Pop 8's (I didn't really like the snare sound here, but the groove fit the feel of the song better than anything else I could find) Bass - 2524 &2260 Piano - 2906 Electric Vitage Rhythm Bluesy Pop Guitar- 2904 & 2905 Organ - 686 B3 Background Pop Me Vocals Guitar - Rhythm panned R, Lead solo and fills Percussion What You Might Have Been Words and music by Torrey Bliss/Ron Helm ©2024 Glass Gate Music BMI Hey you, you're looking cast down If you want a change start where you are They're talking 'bout you all around town It's so sad they really don't know your heart You're thanking God to see that a new day has begun You're saying help me get things right for once Before the day is done, before it is done Oh if you could go back in time again And take those chances that you missed And finish what's undone Though the wheels still turn The pendulum it swings Believe it's not too late for you now to be To be what you might have been Life's been a long road to where you are now Time for change has surely come around Pick up the pieces of your life on the floor Then the darkness will fade And hope will be restored Somehow you feel you've missed the plan Written for you It's getting late and wonder now What can you do, what can you do Oh if you could go back in time again To take those chances that you missed And finish whats undone Though the wheels still turn The pendulum it swings Believe it's not too late for you now to be To be what you might have been Don't turn away from whom There's nothing you can hide Leave you past far behind And then the darkness In your mind will fade away Listen hear Him say Oh if you could go back in time again To take those chances that you missed And finish whats undone Though the wheels still turn The pendulum it swings Believe it's not too late for you now hear me Oh you can't go back in time again To take those chances that you missed And finish whats undone Though the wheels still turn The pendulum it swings Believe it's not too late for you now to be To be what you might have been
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Torrey, I think this sounds really great! Love that hook, and yes titles come from all over the place don't they?  Really nice work with this all around. Great to see you again.
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I really like that song and I think your voice suits it just right.
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Torrey...well, first off the vocals are stellar...whether you struggled or not the harmonies are spot-on...I am amazed at the recovery of your vocal abilities given what you've been through my friend...the song is everything it should be...your musical sensitivities, musicianship, style and production are always tasteful and filled with the right choices...the message is positive and true and the genre (whatever it is?) matches the upbeat "gospel" of what you're saying...the style and tempo we use are the palate we paint our messages on and I think you chose the correct ones here! we've been waiting a while to hear your songs again!
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Torrey,
Great to hear you again! Every one of your songs is top notch. This one sounds great, you're singing great and the production is superb.
Loved it - you are hitting on all cylinders...
Bob
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I really like the style and the song is very well done.
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Torrey, It's amazing how listening to the different styles available in BIAB leads to inspiration, eh? Having said that, there is great prosody here, meaning the hook and lyrics match the feel of the style very well. Excellent job …and advice within!
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Torrey, it is sooo good to hear some of your stuff again. I've missed your music. You did another great job here, as usual. Anybody unaware of the physical problems you've had to face would never guess it. This top notch. I love the title/hook and that chorus is fantastic. I don't know what I'd call the genre, other than "just right."
Last edited by Brad Williams; 01/25/24 04:22 PM. Reason: misspelling
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Torrey, this is outstanding.
You picked the perfect style, loved that groove.
Great vocal and lyrics, lyrics that many at relate.
Nice guitar lead.
The mix was spot on.
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Hi Torrey, I think it sounded very good harmony and all. Loved the vibe.
Cheers
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Torrey, just a great song! Love the vocals and the fabulous, breezy backing track. Your guitar work is quite fine, too! The jazzy vibe reminds me of Steely Dan without the snarky lyrics. As much as I love the shear musicality of this song, I love the message even more. Fantastic song in every way!
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Hi Torrey.
I sometimes wonder that myself. But then, it could have ended up badly.
You always have good, punchy mixes and this is another great sound.
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Torrey,
Smooooth & Jazzzzzzy & Cooool Pop.... hits the ear like a light summer breeze. Nice.
Wonderful vocals & harmonies.
Nice guitar work.
Good mix.
I'd say you are Quite Comfortable in this style...
Enjoyable. Music.
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Hi Torrey
Great song
Very varied playing
Your singing is once again great
Soundwise very well done
The solo is short but fits very nicely
A great job Torrey
Many greetings
Andi ;-)
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Torrey, I think this sounds really great! Love that hook, and yes titles come from all over the place don't they? Really nice work with this all around. Great to see you again. Thanks David! I always without fail appreciate your time to listen and comment! TB
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You have an amazing gift for melody and production Torrey!!! Your stuff is always interesting and fresh!!! Lyrics are also very cool.....love the concept and message!!! And your guitar licks are also pretty damn good!!! Take care. Greg
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Hi, Torrey. Sounds like you! Whatever effort it took to do, it worked. Upbeat and positive - love the message and the sound.
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Very smooth song and arrangement
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I really like that song and I think your voice suits it just right. Thanks Kelvin for the listen and comment! I appreciate it! TB
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Hi Torrey,
Like all the songs I've heard from you, the choruses are always your strong parts.
They sound very catchy. This song is no different.
The lyrics are a bit long, but you have a lot to sing about, that's true.
I'm a bit worried what you wrote about your vocal problems. I hope I misunderstood, because there is nothing wrong with what I heard.
Very nice song!
Hans
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