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Strangers #856046 06/29/25 06:27 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2017 Posts: 155 Accrington,Lancashire,UK PeteMcN OP Apprentice
OP PeteMcN Apprentice Joined: Jul 2017 Posts: 155 Accrington,Lancashire,UK	We have all at one time been scared to approach someone we find attractive, I tried to capture that situation with this song. Strangers (c)PMcNaught 2025 Words/Music P McNaught Vocals/Harmony Vocals P McNaught BIAB 2025 Mixcraft Pro Studio 10 https://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=15043889 [Verse 1] She walks in like a sunrise, lighting up the room, Her laughter's like a melody, a soft and tender tune. I lean against the bar, trying not to stare, But her smile catches me like a lonesome prayer. [Verse 2] She don’t know my name, and I won’t say a word, My heart’s a restless whisper, a song that goes unheard. The courage in my chest feels heavy like a stone, So I’ll just let her be the dream I leave alone. [Chorus] We’re strangers in the night, two paths that never meet, Her shadow on the wall, my heart skips a beat. Some things are better left unsaid, I know, So I’ll keep my distance, and let her go. [Verse 3] The jukebox hums a tune, low and bittersweet, I trace the rim of my glass, feel the cold beneath my feet. She’s dancing with her friends, spinning in the light, And I just sip my whiskey, fading into the night. [Bridge] I could tell her she’s the reason the stars still shine, But words feel too heavy when the moment ain’t mine. It’s easier to wonder, to dream from afar, Than risk breaking the silence, and showing my scars. [Chorus] We’re strangers in the night, two paths that never meet, Her shadow on the wall, my heart skips a beat. Some things are better left unsaid, I know, So I’ll keep my distance, and let her go. **** Song Summary *********** Title: Strangers V2 File:Strangers V2.SGU Key=E , Tempo 143, Length (m:s)=3:02 No intro. 105 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 105. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody Soloist track has 226 notes, Soloist harmony is < no harmony >(0) Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes,RealDrums Changes, Style is _ANTONIO.STY (Antonio Latin Ctry Pop Gtr Solo) RealTracks in style: 1958:Bass, Baby, Guajira Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 1292:Accordion, Rhythm TexMexCountry Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 3885:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm ClassicLatinPop Ev 140 RealTracks in style: 3779:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ClassicLatinPop Ev 140 RealTracks in song: 1707:Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryBrent Ev 165 RealTracks in song: 3398:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm SingerSongwriterGrooveSync Ev 115 RealTracks in song: 1707:Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryBrent Ev 165 RealDrums in style:FunkUpbeatTambo: a: Kick, Snare b: Snare, Ride Sometimes you just have to say f### it and do it anyway!

Re: Strangers PeteMcN #856049 06/29/25 07:28 AM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,346 Middlesex, NC Guitarhacker Veteran
Guitarhacker Veteran Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,346 Middlesex, NC	Really nice old style country. Good job on the lyrics and the mix is spot on. I think we can all relate to the singer's dilemma. Afraid to talk to someone. The Bellamy Brothers have a couple of songs that address this issue. Do You Love as Good As You Look? and of course... If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body...lots of good advice in those lyrics. I liked your song. You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.com Add 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.

Re: Strangers Guitarhacker #856051 06/29/25 07:59 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2017 Posts: 155 Accrington,Lancashire,UK PeteMcN OP Apprentice
OP PeteMcN Apprentice Joined: Jul 2017 Posts: 155 Accrington,Lancashire,UK	Originally Posted by Guitarhacker Really nice old style country. Good job on the lyrics and the mix is spot on. I think we can all relate to the singer's dilemma. Afraid to talk to someone. The Bellamy Brothers have a couple of songs that address this issue. Do You Love as Good As You Look? and of course... If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body...lots of good advice in those lyrics. I liked your song. Thank you Herb, funnily enough I cover both those Bellamy Brother songs in my live set! Glad you liked it Pete Sometimes you just have to say f### it and do it anyway!

Re: Strangers PeteMcN #856053 06/29/25 08:25 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,090 Northeastern, USA rsdean Veteran
rsdean Veteran Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,090 Northeastern, USA	Pete, That is an excellent song and a wonderful vocal. Outstanding mix as well. Much enjoyed! Bob Robert S. Dean - SoundCloud Song Channel

Re: Strangers rsdean #856054 06/29/25 08:33 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2017 Posts: 155 Accrington,Lancashire,UK PeteMcN OP Apprentice
OP PeteMcN Apprentice Joined: Jul 2017 Posts: 155 Accrington,Lancashire,UK	Originally Posted by rsdean Pete, That is an excellent song and a wonderful vocal. Outstanding mix as well. Much enjoyed! Bob Hey Bob, thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed your listen Pete Sometimes you just have to say f### it and do it anyway!

Re: Strangers PeteMcN #856082 06/29/25 01:22 PM User Showcase
Joined: May 2023 Posts: 1,508 UK WaoBand Expert
WaoBand Expert Joined: May 2023 Posts: 1,508 UK	Really ace production, with excellent vocals and lyrics. Some favourite Waoist Adages: #1: Play on the Way. #13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you. #58: Bring consciousness to it. #63: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made. #92: Be Love Now, the rest will come on its own.

Re: Strangers WaoBand #856085 06/29/25 01:35 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2017 Posts: 155 Accrington,Lancashire,UK PeteMcN OP Apprentice
OP PeteMcN Apprentice Joined: Jul 2017 Posts: 155 Accrington,Lancashire,UK	Originally Posted by WaoBand Really ace production, with excellent vocals and lyrics. Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it👍 Pete Sometimes you just have to say f### it and do it anyway!

Re: Strangers PeteMcN #856091 06/29/25 02:58 PM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,668 DC Ron Veteran
DC Ron Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,668	Pete, SUPER song, GREAT vocals and SUPERB arrangement of BiaB tracks. Like how you built the guitar fills. They sound cool. Really tight mix, too! Like everything about this! DC Ron BiaB Audiophile Presonus Studio One StudioCat DAW dual screen Presonus Faderport 16 Too many guitars (is that a thing?)

Re: Strangers DC Ron #856117 06/30/25 01:42 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2017 Posts: 155 Accrington,Lancashire,UK PeteMcN OP Apprentice
OP PeteMcN Apprentice Joined: Jul 2017 Posts: 155 Accrington,Lancashire,UK	Originally Posted by DC Ron Pete, SUPER song, GREAT vocals and SUPERB arrangement of BiaB tracks. Like how you built the guitar fills. They sound cool. Really tight mix, too! Like everything about this! Wow Ron! Thank you for the very high praise I really appreciate it. So glad you enjoyed it. Pete Sometimes you just have to say f### it and do it anyway!

Re: Strangers PeteMcN #856127 06/30/25 04:05 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,022 Charlotte, NC Tano Music Veteran
Tano Music Veteran Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,022 Charlotte, NC	Excellent song and production...totally enjoyed it! Windows 11, Intel Core i5-8600T 2.3Ghz, 16 gig ram, BIAB 2025 MegaPak, SampleTank 4, Keystation49 Kybd, Neewer NW-800 mic

Re: Strangers Tano Music #856154 06/30/25 09:16 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2017 Posts: 155 Accrington,Lancashire,UK PeteMcN OP Apprentice
OP PeteMcN Apprentice Joined: Jul 2017 Posts: 155 Accrington,Lancashire,UK	Originally Posted by Tano Music Excellent song and production...totally enjoyed it! Thank you my man, really appreciate you listening/commenting, glad you enjoyed it. Pete Sometimes you just have to say f### it and do it anyway!

Re: Strangers PeteMcN #856181 06/30/25 01:21 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 23,226 Hamlin NY MarioD Veteran
MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 23,226 Hamlin NY	Pete, my kind of country song! Outstanding vocal and lyrics You are a wizard at arranging RTs to perfectly match your song and vocals - brilliant Outstanding mix Loved it Whenever I get something stuck in the back of my throat, I dislodge it by drinking a beer. It's called the Heineken Maneuver. 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: Strangers PeteMcN #856184 06/30/25 02:06 PM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 7,584 Sacramento, California dcuny Veteran
dcuny Veteran Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 7,584 Sacramento, California	Hi, Pete. Catchy, well sung and written. Good mix, loved the guitar fills. Enjoyed the listen. -- David Cuny My virtual singer development blog Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?

Re: Strangers dcuny #856247 07/01/25 05:04 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2017 Posts: 155 Accrington,Lancashire,UK PeteMcN OP Apprentice
OP PeteMcN Apprentice Joined: Jul 2017 Posts: 155 Accrington,Lancashire,UK	Originally Posted by MarioD Pete, my kind of country song! Outstanding vocal and lyrics You are a wizard at arranging RTs to perfectly match your song and vocals - brilliant Outstanding mix Loved it Thank you Mario, you're too kind👍 Originally Posted by dcuny Hi, Pete. Catchy, well sung and written. Good mix, loved the guitar fills. Enjoyed the listen. Thank you, so glad you liked it👍 Sometimes you just have to say f### it and do it anyway!

Re: Strangers PeteMcN #856252 07/01/25 05:33 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2019 Posts: 4,433 Dallas, PA, USA BabuMusic Veteran
BabuMusic Veteran Joined: May 2019 Posts: 4,433 Dallas, PA, USA	Love it. Pete. Relateble lyrics in a fine melody, and I like the dynamic build to the chorus. Catchy for sure. Man, extraordinary vocal and that guitar adds so much goodness, too. Enjoy whatever happens! marty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@babumusic51 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/marty-straub Band in a Box, Reaper, Cakewalk, Ozone 11

Re: Strangers BabuMusic #856480 07/03/25 11:36 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2017 Posts: 155 Accrington,Lancashire,UK PeteMcN OP Apprentice
OP PeteMcN Apprentice Joined: Jul 2017 Posts: 155 Accrington,Lancashire,UK	Originally Posted by BabuMusic Love it. Pete. Relateble lyrics in a fine melody, and I like the dynamic build to the chorus. Catchy for sure. Man, extraordinary vocal and that guitar adds so much goodness, too. Hey Marty, thank you very much. I must admit I'm rather pleased with how the guitar turned out. Glad you enjoyed the track👍 Sometimes you just have to say f### it and do it anyway!

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