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So, this song had some major twists and turns in development.

It started off as a joke for Bob Dean to show him how (if he really wanted to sound like Lou Reed) he was going to have to use at least ONE minor chord somewhere. But then, when I recorded my guitar parts, I decided I actually like this song, and it was a real song, not a joke. Sorry, Bob. Maybe next time.

I also had a lot of fun combing through BIAB to find exactly the right Real Tracks (including some Brent Mason solo snippets) to get EXACTLY the sound I wanted, to create the “epic swell.” Not “sort of” close but EXACTLY CLOSE. The right panned acoustic guitar I played was the very last thing to go in, as I was asking myself: “Something is missing. What is it?”

In this case I was able to get exactly the sound I was looking for by mixing my own tracks with Real Tracks.

Hope you enjoy.

BIG CHANGE OF HEART
By David Snyder


https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs4/big-change-of-heart


V1

When I walk along
these big city streets
I look down at the pavement
I look down at my feet
if someone's to blame
it's easy to see
the person who's wasted
this morning is me
yeah the problem ain't nothing
but the problem with me


CH

I need a big change of heart
that's what I need
I need a big change of heart
I need a different me
I need a rock 'n roll chart
And a new way to be
I need a big change of heart
And a brand new me
Oh yeah

V2

When I fall asleep
It’s already day
When I wake up it's dark
And I’m too wasted to play
if someone's to blame
it’s easy to see
I have everything backwards
And the problem is me
I need to turn it around
Cause the problem is me

CH

I need a big change of heart
that's what I need
I need a big change of heart
I need a different me
I need a rock 'n roll chart
And a new way to be
I need a big change of heart
And a brand new me
Oh yeah
x 2

Ride out

I need a big change of heart
I need a big change of heart
And a brand new me
I need a big change of heart
And a brand new me
Oh yeah

All music and lyrics copyright 2024 by David Snyder
Day of Faith Records/ASCAP All rights reserved

David Snyder: Lead Vocals, Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Additional Instrumentation, Engineering, Mixing, Mastering



RealTracks in style: 1592:Bass, Electric, Pop16ths Ev 065
RealTracks in song: 3729:Guitar, Electric, Soloist GrungePopGritty Ev 110
RealDrums in style:RockHardLA^1-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Loose HiHat
RT 636 Roots Rock Held
RT 1265 POP SHINING PAD

Also, my original notes for Bob Dean....

Hi David
This is definitely a real song
And it sounds really cool too
Vocals fit great
Well done David
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

Yep, definitely a real song. Nice wall of sound with the guitars and pad. Catchy riff, too. More Tom Petty than Lou Reed to my ears, but anywhere in between is a great place to be musically. A very, VERY fine track. Nice work, David!

David...love the intro...really nice melody...like Ron I was hearing Tom Petty or maybe Neil Young...I wish I could write joke songs that became one's of this quality!

Cool song. You should call Bob Dylan to sing along! 😎🎸

Hi, David.

I thought the title might refer to how you had a change of heart about the song.

Seriously though, no one does "big-hearted rock anthem" like you do.

Well done.

I like it David. Great sound.

Brad

Thanks Andi!

I appreciate that bro!

It means a lot!

David, I also got a Tom Petty vibe from then excellent song.
"I need a big change of heart" is a fabulous hook.
Super backing band.
Mixed to perfection.
Sounds great David.

Hello David
I really like the intro and you sing from your heart.
Don't change too much because we love you the way you are.
Laurent

Yeah!
I'm also getting a Tom Petty vibe.
Good write, love the chorus especially. Great hook!
Excellent, David

Great Lou Reed song,but you do it better, David. No joke. Not Tom Petty beause thebass player is playing more than just constant 8th notes. I also heard a Tay-Tay quote in there. Seriously, this is really a good good song. I can definitely see why you changed your heart about it.

David, I like this! Big sound, straight ahead rock and roll, what’s not to like? Good one, Tom

David,

Great song, awesome vocal and an excellent mix.

Having said that, I am still not adding a minor chord to my last song... LOL!

Bob

Dear Big Changing Heart,

This is just Damn Good Rock.
Love the Band. Love the vocals.

No Joke.

fj

Great song. I suspect a lot of people will relate - me too!

Thanks DC!!

It's only rock 'n roll but I'm glad you like it!!

Thanks Dan!

I am glad you like it!!

Dear Soren, David and Brad,

Thank you for all the kind words and the listens.

Everybody sure has been cranking out the tunes around here! I think this is going to be a fun year!!