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I AM HERE FOR YOU
https://www.reverbnation.com/kaynemusic/song/34656409-i-am-here-for-youBIAB: RealTracks in song: ~518:Bass, Electric, Pop HalfNotes Ev 085 RealTracks in style: 1408:Piano, SynthLayer, Rhythm Soul70sHeld Ev16 100 RealTracks in song: ~2505:Piano, Electric, HeldChords 085 RealTracks in song: 4024:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModCountryBalladHeldPlus Ev16 075 RealTracks in song: 1833:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopModernGrooveChorusArp Ev16 075 Loop in Song: Loops PAK 2\Hip Hop\Drums, Hybrid, HipHopOldSkoolB Ev16 110.wav RealTracks in song: 1408:Piano, SynthLayer, Rhythm Soul70sHeld Ev16 100 RealDrums in Song:UrbanPopEv16Drama^2-a:clperc, b:brkd ******************* Vocals: Soros & Sheena Guitars, Bass, Keys, Strings: Me Drums: BIAB Loops, GrooveOne, EzDrummer DAW Cubase Effects: Halion Sonic Various Plugins. I AM HERE FOR YOU Sometimes we need a place to run and hide to get away from All the fears that get rule our minds and tear us up inside Sometimes the worlds a dark and lonely place only filled with hate And you want to disappear and find a place that’s safe when the whole worlds against you when you feel alone you can call on me I am here for you if you need me to When the night is cold and dark and there’s no one left to turn to I am for you If you ask me to When you need a hand to hold or someone just to talk to Sometimes the world can be so cruel and filled with fools who talk the game and leave a hole inside leave you barely alive All the colors fade to black you cant find your way back from the depths of pain drive you insane. Sometimes you feel you're losing ground going round and round and round all the mountain that you climb never get to the other side Sometimes the worlds a dark and lonely place only filled with hate And you want to disappear and find a place that’s safe
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Elliot, this is a great sounding song! The stereo drums and bouncy bass make a great rhythmic base, and the panning synth is a cool texture. Super job programming the vocals. Cool fade ending, too. As usual, I'm mesmerized by your arrangement and purposeful placement of each element along your musical narrative. Great tune!
I'm a little confused by your credits, since the BiaB credits are duplicated by you and/or other sources. Not a huge deal, but you're definitely getting some nice sounds we don't hear a lot from BiaB, and I'm curious...
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Too many guitars (is that a thing?)
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It started as a simple 4 chord acoustic guitar piece. I then brought it into BIAB to flesh out the arrangement. But I just couldn't find a good style for the groove. Which is sort of a hip hop bounce. So I brought it into my DAW Cubase and finally found a drum pattern in Groove Agent that worked. From there I added and subtracted, doubled, and overwrote various parts until I got it. For example, the bass is some BIAB and I played parts and cut them together. So are the heavy guitar power chords, and the pianos.
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I'm in a minority of one I know but I loathe the here for you/there for you thing. It became currency very quickly.
The song is a nice change of direction for you - tonally & atmospherically. The vocal is effective if a little stilted.
I think I'd prefer your voice.
Last edited by rayc; 09/13/24 12:05 AM.
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rayc
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Elliott,
Great pop song. You really do an excellent job with these synth voices. Great mix as well.
Bob
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Hi Elliott,
Wow - this is another great song from you.
What I particularly like are:
1. The vocals - terrific - In tune and I can hear every single word without looking at the lyrics - a lesson for everybody on this forum.
2. Backing - highly inventive with lots of variation and interest - another lesson for us all.
3. Chorus - very good.
4. Outro - excellent interplay between the two vocalists.
keep up the excellent work.
Best Regards
Nigel
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Hi, Elliott. There's some cool ear candy here - especially the use of stereo. Pleasant song, the vocals and harmony work nicely. The build at the end works really well, too. 
-- David Cuny My virtual singer development blogVocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?BiaB 2025 | Windows 11 | Reaper | Way too many VSTis.
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Nice clear mix, Elliott. Great arrangement.
Good one.
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Elliott - fantastic production and arrangement, sublime mix & mastering!
Great song and vocals - congrats on a pristine job!!
Carl
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It started as a simple 4 chord acoustic guitar piece. I then brought it into BIAB to flesh out the arrangement. But I just couldn't find a good style for the groove. Which is sort of a hip hop bounce. So I brought it into my DAW Cubase and finally found a drum pattern in Groove Agent that worked. From there I added and subtracted, doubled, and overwrote various parts until I got it. For example, the bass is some BIAB and I played parts and cut them together. So are the heavy guitar power chords, and the pianos. Got it, thanks! Every time I try that I can hear the transition, you did a great job splicing the pieces together seamlessly.
DC Ron
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Too many guitars (is that a thing?)
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Another great job on the synths. Man, I really like how this song develops. What a brillinat start, and I it soars when the harmony comes in. Oustanding work on the instruments. Super mix and a terrific arrangement. Such great dynamics really keep the listener listening. Man, this is such a good mix with a strong polish and finish. So well done, Elliott. Glad you're here.
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Elliot,
A impressive, well-thought-out Production!
Nice use of BIAB and your own input.
Effective synths. Really nice Bass!
This is extremely Good.
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Now THIS is a nice duet, your call-and-response arrangement works really well.
The way you use the stereo field is right up my alley.
Enjoyed my listen.
A lot!
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Excellent song Elliot. Stellar mix. Really cool band. Well done
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At first we wonder but when the voice arrives it's really good. The duo of voices is great. Bravo Elliott. Good work and nice balance of the mix
Laurent
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Yes, Elliot this is very super and a radiant pop song!
You have become really really good at this catchy, almost Broadway sounding genre of commercial pop.
I'm not saying Broadway in a bad way I'm saying it as a high compliment. Some pretty intense production and composition skills going on here my friend.
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Hi Elliott,
As always, a super song and production.
I love the variety of sounds from one section to another. Excellent use of the Synth vocals.
This one put a smile on my face. The production is superb. I always admire your creativity.
Alan
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Yeah.... Mostly what they said.
Nice ear candy stereo field .... And that synth is nice. Very well done.
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd 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.
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Hello Elliott,
I agree with all above. A very good song!
Good buildup of it all. Very good vocals and bright drums and all other sounds in it.
Yes, I enjoyed it. Like Al said, it put a smile con my face
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The drums and synths intro got my attention straight away - and the rest of the song didn't disappoint.
You've put together a great band here: your adding, subtracting, doubling and overwriting really worked.
You did a great job with the synth voices too.
I really enjoyed this.
Mike
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