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!st cut at this song.. written this morning at 3:00 am...

http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_12798780

Most of it is Real Tracks with exception of ezkeys and ezdrummer.. (piano/drums)

BB - Acoustic Guitars both tracks..

Clean Electric for Organ adn 3rd guitar

Electric Rock for 4th Guitar on chorus 2 and beyond..

Structure for chorus strings

And yes my voice on vocal track.. 3:00 am singing session again..lol

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The piano mix was too low and teh guitars were to high... still tweaking this mix

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Paul,
Nice tune. Good message. This will sound great once you fine tune the mix.
SD

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Second Version is up with Guitar Solo...


http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_12798780

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Final Mix down is up.. its the best I can do at this stage....

http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_12798780

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I've studying sound engineering techniques.. and this mix I've put in what I 've learned so far.. teh tracks are actually sound shaped into different positions in the spectrum...to ensure nothing gets stomped on.... you got to love modern techniology..lol

http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_12798780

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Man that's some great singing, and I love the message! Thanks for Sharing

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I re-worked this song.. changed the key and slowed it down for the album.

http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_13075139

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A very nice song Paul, especially the guitar solo, and your vocals are as usual very impressive.

Thoughts as I listened:
- 5:05 is too long. Once the chorus message is delivered nothing different happens afterwards. I think shorter would be more impactful.
- The key change near the end feels like a big lurch; it's a good idea but somehow sounds awkward at the moment.
- I'd put your vocal back a bit in the mix. I know from your other songs you like it well forward, but the backing sounds firmly relegated and somehow separate when in fact there are things in it to listen to and enjoy on a par with the vocal.

As I said, just thoughts; bin 'em as necessary!

John


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