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Home At Last #842285 02/08/25 05:13 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 10 R riddle1965 OP Newbie
OP riddle1965 Newbie R Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 10	Home At Last Hey All, it has been a long time since I have posted a song on here. This song was written by a friend of mine, Buddy Durrett. I never recorded it until now, He passed away from covid a few years back. The song is called "Home at last". I mainly use real band and then edit the instruments in my DAW, Samplitude ProX8. The backing vocals were record by Dirk van der Merwe (Airgigs) He always does a great job on backing vocals! The instruments used were: RT3549 Bass, Electric, AmericanaShuffleSteveAB Sw.WAV RealDrums-NashvilleRadioShuffle^2-Stck,Hat.WAV RT3174 Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm CampfireSwing Sw 120.WAV RT3702 Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AmericanaShuffleBrent Sw 120.WAV RT1283 Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryShuffleBrent Sw 120.WAV RT617 Pedal Steel BG RT674 Organ, B3, Background Blues Roadhouse Ev 120.WAV I pray that I did his song justice any comments are much appreciated on what to change and what to keep. Here is the link for a quick listen: Home At Last LYRICS: Verse One: Oh I've Been Walking Through Life Day By Day Always Keeping To That Straight And Narrow Way I Have Been Watching And Waiting Hallelujah For That Day When I'll Be Going Home At Last, Home At Last Verse Two: Yes I Know When That Final Trumpet Sounds All The Saints Are Raising Joyous From The Ground In Faithful Answer To That Blast, Standing Firm And Holding Fast We Will Join Them Home At Last, Home At Last Chorus: Home At Last, Glory, Glory, I'll Be Going Home At Last I'll Be Leaving All My Troubles In The Bygone Past I've Been Waiting Patiently, To See The One Who Set Me Free When I'm Home At Last, I'm Home At Last Verse Three: One Day, He'll Take Me There Dear Lord. And I Will Step Across From Jordans Stormy Shore. Lead By The Ones That Have Gone On, They've Been Waiting There So Long For Me To Join Them, Home At Last, Home At Last Chorus: Home At Last, Glory, Glory, I'll Be Going Home At Last I'll Be Leaving All My Troubles In The Bygone Past. I've Been Waiting Patiently, To See The One Who Set Me Free When I'm Home At Last, I'm Home At Last Home At Last, Glory, Glory, I'll Be Going Home At Last I'll Be Leaving All My Troubles In The Bygone Past. I've Been Waiting Patiently, To See The One Who Set Me Free When I'm Home At Last, I'm Home At Last I've Been Waiting Patiently, To See The One Who Set Me Free When I'm Home At Last, I'm Home At Last When I'm Home At Last, I'm Home At Last When My Stay Here Is Over , Home At Last Last edited by riddle1965; 02/08/25 06:58 PM.

Re: Home At Last riddle1965 #842291 02/08/25 06:09 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,647 Originally Missouri ... Now Al... Al-David Veteran
Al-David Veteran Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,647 Originally Missouri ... Now Al...	Hello Riddle, Welcome to the forum! First, sorry to hear your friend passed. This is a great classic country song. Two singers from the past immediately came to mind: as I listened: Merle Haggard and Lefty Frizell. Nice vocals. Your harmony singer is very good. I grew up playing lead guitar in the 60s. I played a lot of music similar to this. I enjoyed my listen very much! Looking forward to more from you. Wishing you the best. Alan Last edited by Al-David; 02/08/25 06:47 PM. BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaksWin1132GB DDR5Rhyzen 9745xAT 2035 MicPeavey Nashville 112 AmpIbanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops

Re: Home At Last Al-David #842297 02/08/25 06:29 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 10 R riddle1965 OP Newbie
OP riddle1965 Newbie R Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 10	thanks Alan!

Re: Home At Last riddle1965 #842377 02/09/25 06:35 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,369 Charlotte, NC Tano Music Veteran
Tano Music Veteran Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,369 Charlotte, NC	Quality all the way around! What I like best is the so very joyful chorus…it sounds just like what the lyric says. Great inspiration for the only journey that really counts. Great tribute to your friend! Windows 11, Intel Core i5-8600T 2.3Ghz, 16 gig ram, BIAB 2025 MegaPak, SampleTank 4, Keystation49 Kybd, Neewer NW-800 mic

Re: Home At Last riddle1965 #842386 02/09/25 07:29 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,825 Christchurch, New Zealand NigelSpiers Expert
NigelSpiers Expert Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,825 Christchurch, New Zealand	Hi, I don't know much about "Country" music but I do know quality when I hear it and this is definitely a quality production - good song, well sung and good chorus. Best Regards Nigel Nigel Spiers Christchurch, New Zealand info@nzacoustics.com

Re: Home At Last riddle1965 #842387 02/09/25 07:29 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2019 Posts: 5,072 Dallas, PA, USA BabuMusic Veteran
BabuMusic Veteran Joined: May 2019 Posts: 5,072 Dallas, PA, USA	Oh, Buddy is resting comfortable with a huge smile onhis face. I got chillls when the chorus hit my ears. A terrific mix and, man, those background vocals are outstanding. This gem gets brighter as it grows and I love following the light. All the best in there, Danny, and all the best to you, sir. Enjoy whatever happens! marty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@babumusic51 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/marty-straub Band in a Box, Reaper, Cakewalk, Ozone 12, EZDrummer

Re: Home At Last riddle1965 #842401 02/09/25 11:56 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2022 Posts: 3,042 3rd rock from the sun B.D.Thomas Veteran
B.D.Thomas Veteran Joined: Jul 2022 Posts: 3,042 3rd rock from the sun	Disclaimer: You're new here, so you may not know that I'm THE anti-expert when it comes to country music. That being said, this is a beautiful song, and for us Europeans, it's what country should be: pedal steel, 2 guitars and 2 great singers singing the most beautiful harmonies. I like it Goldmania Bella Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Buy on Amazon

Re: Home At Last riddle1965 #842411 02/09/25 01:43 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 24,717 Hamlin NY MarioD Veteran
MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 24,717 Hamlin NY	Danny, sorry to hear about your friend. This is country at its best. Outstanding vocal - great chorus! Super backing band. This is a fantastic song PS - " any comments are much appreciated on what to change and what to keep", this is so simple to answer: change nothing and keep everything! I arrived early to a restaurant. The manager asks, "do you mind waiting a bit?" I said no. "Good", he said. "Take these drinks to table 3" 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: Home At Last Tano Music #842424 02/09/25 04:39 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 10 R riddle1965 OP Newbie
OP riddle1965 Newbie R Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 10	Originally Posted by Tano Music Quality all the way around! What I like best is the so very joyful chorus…it sounds just like what the lyric says. Great inspiration for the only journey that really counts. Great tribute to your friend! Thanks Tano!

Re: Home At Last NigelSpiers #842426 02/09/25 04:49 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 10 R riddle1965 OP Newbie
OP riddle1965 Newbie R Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 10	Thanks Nigel!

Re: Home At Last BabuMusic #842427 02/09/25 04:51 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 10 R riddle1965 OP Newbie
OP riddle1965 Newbie R Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 10	Originally Posted by BabuMusic Oh, Buddy is resting comfortable with a huge smile onhis face. I got chillls when the chorus hit my ears. A terrific mix and, man, those background vocals are outstanding. This gem gets brighter as it grows and I love following the light. All the best in there, Danny, and all the best to you, sir. Thanks, Babu, for giving it a listen and the kind words.

Re: Home At Last B.D.Thomas #842428 02/09/25 04:53 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 10 R riddle1965 OP Newbie
OP riddle1965 Newbie R Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 10	Originally Posted by B.D.Thomas Disclaimer: You're new here, so you may not know that I'm THE anti-expert when it comes to country music. That being said, this is a beautiful song, and for us Europeans, it's what country should be: pedal steel, 2 guitars and 2 great singers singing the most beautiful harmonies. I like it Thanks B.D. The Pedal was an afterthought and seemed to give it the sound I was looking for.

Re: Home At Last MarioD #842429 02/09/25 04:55 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 10 R riddle1965 OP Newbie
OP riddle1965 Newbie R Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 10	Originally Posted by MarioD Danny, sorry to hear about your friend. This is country at its best. Outstanding vocal - great chorus! Super backing band. This is a fantastic song PS - " any comments are much appreciated on what to change and what to keep", this is so simple to answer: change nothing and keep everything! Mario, Thanks for giving it a listen and for the kind words. BIAB is awesome

Re: Home At Last riddle1965 #842433 02/09/25 05:51 PM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,706 DC Ron Veteran
DC Ron Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,706	So sorry for your loss. Beautiful song and touching tribute. Super arrangement and mix, and both your lead vocals and Dirk's harmonies are perfection. Love the mix and how clearly the vocals stand out even though there's a lot going on. Super job! DC Ron BiaB Audiophile Presonus Studio One ASUS I9-12900K DAW, 32 GB RAM Presonus Faderport 16 Too many guitars (is that a thing?)

Re: Home At Last DC Ron #842519 02/10/25 04:28 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 10 R riddle1965 OP Newbie
OP riddle1965 Newbie R Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 10	Originally Posted by DC Ron So sorry for your loss. Beautiful song and touching tribute. Super arrangement and mix, and both your lead vocals and Dirk's harmonies are perfection. Love the mix and how clearly the vocals stand out even though there's a lot going on. Super job! Thanks DC, Learning as I go along. Mixing is not my strongest... BUT I try

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