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So, this is an older song of mine, which I decided to re-do now that I have better tools. In the first verse I have nothing but classical guitar right and left and vocals. Then I slowly start lying in the other stuff, but keeping it all compact and subdued with very careful instrument choices. Hope you enjoy it. LOVE AT LAST
David Snyderhttps://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs4/love-at-lastV1 I hope you’ll always know that dreams can last forever Cause I've been waiting all my life for us to be together You make me sing Amazing Grace And you let me know that God Is in this place And heaven has finally made its case and heaven has finally made its case CH And love, at last I see your face And love, at last I see your face And love, at last I see your face Your face V2 So I hope you'll always know that I will feel this way forever Cause I have seen the other world and I know your world is better You make me sing Amazing Grace And you let me know that God Is in this place And heaven I have felt your soft embrace And heaven I have felt your soft embrace CH And love, at last I see your face And love, at last I see your face And love, at last I see your face Your face All music and lyrics copyright David Snyder, 2001 David Snyder: Vocals, Classical Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, Additional Instrumentation, Mixing, Mastering and Production RealTracks in style: 3121:Bass, Acoustic, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 085 RealTracks in style: 2825:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm CountryPopMike12-key Ev 085 Bodhran, Celtic Air
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Intro sounds a little like Tears in Heaven.
Excellent job on the guitars, David! Great tone and technique. And this has to be one of the best vocals I've heard from you.
Nice arrangement, nice mix, but most importantly, great song.
Loved it!
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David,
Sounds great... Awesome vocal and arrangement. The mix on this is perfect - crisp and delicate.
Bob
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David, so many good things to say here, but LOVE your arrangement and the steady dynamic build. And the lingering guitar note at the end is very cool. Also, everything just SOUNDS great. Super song content and really strong vocals are what makes this work though. Very nice!! *Edit* Almost forgot to say your guitar work is really clean, musical and fun to listen to.
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What a wonderfully creative build, and I really like this song a lot, David. Yep. Listened 3 times now to be sure, but this is now my all-time favorite David Snyder song.
"And heaven
has finally made its case"
Nuff said.
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Hey Thanks Dave! Yeah I can't tell you how many times I listened to those side by side.  The picking pattern (and notes) are different and the melody of the first part of verse 1 is completely different in both notes and phrasing, and once you get to Part II of the verse structure it is totally different, chords and everything. It also has 2 Pre-Choruses, kind of, or a 3-part structure in the verses anyway, And the CH is totally different. Glad you liked it man!!! And I will take a "sounds like Eric Clapton" any day! Thank you!
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Hey thanks Bob!
Appreciate that man!
Yeah I've been getting more and more into the classical guitar as a main instrument now, as I'm beginning to enjoy the piano more and more as well.
It's also beginning to occur to me that vocals are something that you have to spend a lot more time on then you would think!!
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David
Very nice build, and well sung and performed.
One of your best.
Peter
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David, IMHO this is your best to date.
Super vocal and lyrics
Loved the intro and how you brought in the other instruments.
You have raised the bar with this one.
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V1 says it all.
Wonderful.
Cheers
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David,
It's a wonderful write and terrific arrangement. In that regard, I like the build . . . starting simple and just adding along the way, which adds so much gravity to the tune as it moves on. From a production standpoint, I think the vocal is a bit too far out in front . . . I'd like it just a bit softer. Though that's an artistic preference . . . as always, go with what feels right to you.
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Hey Mario, Thanks a lot man!! Really appreciate that! I keep trying to up my game. But starting off so low, it is easy.
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First thought: Bob Dylan, but a better singing voice The song is superb. I agree with Deej ... the voice could be just a TAD less forward, softer, somehow. But who cares ... it's a superb song, superbly done. Every time I listen to a song of yours, I'm guaranteed originality and sincerity, at the very least. Then, of course, great expertise in how to actually craft a song - but that comes after, for me Anyway, long story short: BRAVO. WELL DONE. Hats off to you, sir.
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So Sweet David!!! Really great build of the arrangement!!! What are the strings you are using?........really impactful!!! BEAUTIFUL !!! Take care. Greg
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This is beautiful.
The opening is so raw and emotional.
Nice build!
A worthwhile "trip back".
Do some more!
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Hey thanks DC. Appreciate that brother.
Yes I love playing that classical guitar for sure it's just a very enjoyable experience, and it kind of makes everything flow if you start writing a song while you're playing.
I'm kind of bonded with that old guitar!
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Thanks for the listen my friend and all the kind words!
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Hey thanks Marty I really appreciate that!
It is so sweet of you to say!
Thanks for listening to it three times!!
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The opening with your classical guitar is lovely.
The build sounds good as does the entire mix.
Great SOULFUL vocal.
The sentimental fool Janice loves the lyric!
Man, what a redo … love it.
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Hey Peter thanks a lot! Appreciate the listen and I'm so glad you liked it.
Thanks again.
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Another "bigger than the universe" song by DS and what a delight it is. Classic. Not just because of the classical guitar, but the whole build-up is heavenly from the piano to the strings. And the lyrics keep in the subject all the time with a magnifying beauty. Very heartfelt vocals and the guitar playing is superb.
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