Hello Musical Friends

UPDATE: Took onboard some advice from greater ears than mine and have posted v.2 below alongside the original. I've increased the vocals, removed one of the basslines from the quiet part, and put reverb on that harmonica (that made a huge difference). I did try some organs there as well, but nothing sounded right to me. If anyone wants to chime in on remaining niggly bits or give a thumbs up, thanks in advance.

I'd like to share my latest song with you:

Master on Soundcloud
Version 2


This is one I wrote ages ago and it never went further than paper so I'm pleased to see it finally taking shape thanks to BIAB. The style is _EXALT but I changed the band around a bit:

Real Bass 3119
Bass 2602
Guitar 1581
Guitar 2547
Guitar 3750 (Isn't it Davis who asks if there's such a thing as too many guitars?)
Piano 4900
Organ 2692
Vocal Mms 3278
Harmonica 3291
Real Drums Gospel Cool W Swing 16
A slew of vocals with the usual treatment (compression, reverb, vocal rider)

Lyrics:

There’s a master watching over me
as I go through life’s lessons
a teacher with his hand on my shoulder
giving me his blessings
There’s a guide who stands behind me
as I make all my mistakes
There’s a force that surrounds me
as I grow for Love’s sake

Love fill me up, love fill me up
Fill me up with just the courage I need
Love give me wings, love give me wings
give me wings to fly, set my spirit free

There’s a power I draw from
when I feel weak
There’s a courage I gather
when things look bleak
There’s a source that won’t fail me
when I’m ready to break
There’s a love that surrounds me
as I live for Love’s sake
(chorus)

When I feel like he’s left me
and I can’t feel love there
I sometimes forget the truth
and start to despair
And just when I’m stumbling
and can’t right myself again
I'm reminded Love’s carrying me
right through to the end
(chorus)
(improv/jam) Just so I know, there’s a master watching over me
(chorus)

Thanks for listening and sharing your thoughts if so inclined. Totally open to constructive feedback.

Last edited by BYOBand; 07/09/25 11:12 AM. Reason: added link to another version