Hello again friends! Another write for your deliberation!!
Second Time Around, a song about finding new love.........we can all dream!!
All real tracks, I think my vocals are a little hot so will probably redo the recording, but as a demo I think its passable.
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Thanks for taking the time to listen
Pete
[Verse 1] The sun set slow on the life I knew, A worn-out heart, cracked and bruised. But there you were, like a springtime breeze, Shaking the dust right off of me.
[Prechorus] I thought my best days were behind, But your smile rewrote the time.
[Chorus] It’s the second time around, New love where the old fell down. A spark I thought had burned away, Lit up again in your embrace. I was lost, but now I’m found, It’s the second time around.
[Verse 2] The years had carved their lines on me, A weathered oak, roots deep in grief. But you saw life where I saw cracks, Your laughter pulled the colors back.
[Prechorus] I thought my heart would sing the blues, But you played a brand-new tune.
[Chorus] It’s the second time around, New love where the old fell down. A spark I thought had burned away, Lit up again in your embrace. I was lost, but now I’m found, It’s the second time around.
****** Song Summary ************* Title: Second Time Around File:Second Time Around.SGU Key=A , Tempo 130, Length (m:s)=3:17 No intro. 103 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 103. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes,RealDrums Changes, Style is _CURVE.STY (Curve Uptempo Pop Country)
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Sometimes you just have to say f### it and do it anyway!
Hi Pete! I love the energy in this one - matches the enthusiasm in the lyrics. As Rob commented, that lead dances nicely around the vocals - also with a lot of energy.
The 5th line of the chorus - maybe her name will be ‘Grace’?
Nicely done, Pete. Exuberant band and super vocals. Like the stereo image of the rhythm guitars bouncing off of each other, and the lead lines fit in nicely , too. Excellent job all the way around.
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Another good 'un, Pete. Uplifting, impassioned vocals and I love how Brent's guitar dances around between the lyric lines. Top stuff!
Thank you, can't beat a bit of Mr Mason on the guitar! I'm glad you liked it👍
Originally Posted by dcuny
Pete.
Love the sound. Catchy chorus!
The vocal is a bit hot, but more than fine enough for demoing the song.
Nice!
Once again, thank you David, it is appreciated 👍
Originally Posted by Andrew Dee
Hi Pete! I love the energy in this one - matches the enthusiasm in the lyrics. As Rob commented, that lead dances nicely around the vocals - also with a lot of energy.
The 5th line of the chorus - maybe her name will be ‘Grace’?
Well done! Andrew
Thank you Andrew, I wanted to try to give it some energy and I'm glad that came over 👍
Originally Posted by DC Ron
Nicely done, Pete. Exuberant band and super vocals. Like the stereo image of the rhythm guitars bouncing off of each other, and the lead lines fit in nicely , too. Excellent job all the way around.
Ron, thank you. I was quite pleased with the guitar I must admit! So pleased you enjoyed it 👍
Sometimes you just have to say f### it and do it anyway!
Pete, this is one of your best. Great vocal and interplay with the lead guitar - brilliant work Loved that bass line and groove! Great lyrics and mix. Loved it
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Really liked the style and guitar choices. Perhaps as you say a little hot, especially at the top of the chorus, but if still works. You do have a good solid singing voice, really like it.
Really liked the style and guitar choices. Perhaps as you say a little hot, especially at the top of the chorus, but if still works. You do have a good solid singing voice, really like it.
Thank you, I'm gonna redo the vocals as it's bugging me that they are too hot lol. I'm sure I'm hearing it more as I know it's there!!
Your comment is much appreciated .
Pete
Great job, kind regards.
Sometimes you just have to say f### it and do it anyway!
"Love is easier the second time around." Excellent choice on the accompanying band. Your vocal always hits the spot with feeling and conviction. The perfect mix lets everyone sit so well in this. Man, this is my second time around --I got the YT notice yesterday. Very good write and production, Pete.
Enjoy whatever happens! marty
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Very catchy and upbeat song with a good message. I thought the vocals were fine, exuding a suitable quantity of passion. As others have mentioned, the standout was the 4056 guitar, filling out the ends of each line. Good one, Pete!
"Love is easier the second time around." Excellent choice on the accompanying band. Your vocal always hits the spot with feeling and conviction. The perfect mix lets everyone sit so well in this. Man, this is my second time around --I got the YT notice yesterday. Very good write and production, Pete.
Marty, thank you kind sir! I really appreciate your input and and I'm so pleased you enjoyed your listen.
Regards Pete
Last edited by PeteMcN; 01/22/2604:13 PM. Reason: Damn auto correct!
Sometimes you just have to say f### it and do it anyway!
Very catchy and upbeat song with a good message. I thought the vocals were fine, exuding a suitable quantity of passion. As others have mentioned, the standout was the 4056 guitar, filling out the ends of each line. Good one, Pete!
Thank you so much, appreciate your comment.
Regards Pete
Sometimes you just have to say f### it and do it anyway!
Nice arrangement, write and vocals. Good use of the BiaB session guys.
The cool take on love lost and regained is well done.
Enjoyed it!
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Brilliant positive song lyrically and I love that amazing rhythm section sound. Great, arrangement and mix, so 100% all around. It also sounds finished, not just a demo.
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Hi Pete, I enjoyed your very nice song and especially the vocals. Man, they are great! But I also enjoyed your video of BiaB. I think it's the first time I see it, being used the way you did! So, then I can also ask if you don't use BiaB for the recording of your vocals? I do that most of my time and I also write my lyrics in the lyrics section per bar. But you didn't. Tell me...
Loved your cool song very much, as I started this post. And that's really true. You did a good job!!! Hans
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