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This song has a somewhat unusual structure. there's only one actual verse and the pre-chorus is sung twice, as is the chorus. But, it seems to work, at least fro my ears. interested in hearing what you folks think. It's Smooth R&B again and has, perhaps, a bit of an Al Green feel to it. We used BIAB 2011.5. Thanks in advance! File:Al - Bring Your Love To Me - 2.MGU Key=Eb , Tempo 82, Length (m:s)=3:30 4 bar intro, 32 bar chorus, from bar 5 to bar 36. Repeat x2 choruses Melody has 440 notes, Melody harmony is < no harmony >(0) Soloist track has 156 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, Soloist is saved with the song : Pop 16ths. Crusaders (135) Style is COOL.STY (Cool - Smooth Jazz - Soulful) Style MIDI Instruments are : Fretless Elec. Bass (36), Synth Strings 1 (51), RealTracks in song: 912:Piano, Electric, Rhythm SmoothPoppy Ev16 090 RealTracks in song: 1228:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm SmoothJazzCool Sw16 075 RealTracks in song: 403:Sax, Tenor, Motown Rock Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 1543:Synth Pad, PopBelieve Ev16 065 RealDrums in Song: NashvillePop16^1-Snare,Ride ******************* http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=11717268Bring Your Love To Me (v1) You've been the one for me, since I can't remember You ought to know by now, it's time for sweet surrender Baby you turn me on, with your voice so strong but tender So bring yourself over here, let's light these embers Pre-Chorus No need to fret it, you won' regret it I'll make you thankful in every way No need to worry, oh Baby hurry Don't make me wait another day CHORUS Bring your love to me, give me all you have Can't you see I need you so much Bring your love to me, don’t hesitate one minute I hunger for your lover's touch I've spent a lifetime waiting for you Baby Don't leave me hanging on, tell me yes don't tell me maybe Our time is now, don't wait for tomorrow Bring your love to me, don't leave me in sorrow INSTRUMENTAL Pre-Chorus No need to fret it, you won' regret it I'll make you thankful in every way No need to worry, oh Baby hurry Don't make me wait another day CHORUS Bring your love to me, give me all you have Can't you see I need you so much Bring your love to me, right now this minute I hunger for your lover's touch I've spent a lifetime waiting for you Baby Don't leave me hanging on, tell me yes don't tell me maybe Our time is now, don't wait until tomorrow Bring your love to me, don't leave me in sorrow © 2012 Alan D. David, BMI / Diana Bowers, BMI
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This is outstanding work, thanks for sharing!
My TunesPsalm 57:7 My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.
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Thank you so much...glad you enjoyed it! I wrote this while I was about 600 miles away from my wife for an extended period time. Best to you...
Al & Di
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Hi Al. I find this one very smooth and perfectly enjoyable as is but would like to have seen the song develop a little more. The style certainly suits your voice. Cheers.
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Al, This one is right in your wheelhouse. Very nice mix. The sax fits perfectly. The structure works for me. I enjoyed it. Smooooth!
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Hi Al,
very smooth. Your voice suits for that style.
The structure is ok for me.
Very enjoyable listen.
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Alan,
A cool, smooth sound on this. Love when that sax comes in. I've always liked that combination of instruments - e piano, sax, pad (though I've never used it myself).
You did a good job on this. How about a version with Di singing it? It would be very effective as a female song - and I would think Di would be just the one to pull it off...
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Al,
Very nice! Enjoy all your work.
Bob
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Classy.
I think the structure is fine, unique is good. Dynamically, I think it could have...more. Maybe Di singing, as Floyd suggested?
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Definitely unusual change from verse to chorus but it works for me!! Nice smooth jazz! Keep up the good work. Take care. Greg
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Ultra smooth and yet again you get that sax going.....perfectly. You definitely fill a void here with your style. Did I say "smoooooth?"
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Al,
Very nice song. I've been trying to write songs with a prechorus but haven't made one work yet. This works well. Thanks for the example and sharing your music.
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Thanks to everyone whom we not yet responded to. We've been away from the site for almost 2 weeks. Lots of important things going on plus not feeling real good lately.
As far as Di singing this...I originally wrote it for her to sing, but she's had a medical issue that has prevented her from singing for a while. She did a track on a karaoke site yesterday just to test out her vocals. Heck, at her worst she's still fantastic! When she's feeling up to it, I'll ask her to put her vocal to this. Her voice is dynamic where mine is decent and adequate but not exceptional.
Also, in case anyone is wondering, I don't take it personal about suggesting she could add more dynamics to this with her vocals. I do know my limitations!!!
Thanks again to everyone. Will get caught up on listens as we can...3 or 4 a day until we're up to snuff! Still a lot going on in our real lives!
Best to all of you...
Al & Di
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Hi Al, I'm late popping into the thread but that didn't stop me really enjoying the journey. When I started your song playing, I had just opened a Mars bar. I don't know if you have them in the US so I've included a picture. Advertising describes this sweet as "soft nougat & creamy caramel covered in thick milk chocolate" - very unhealthy but mighty tasty   Anyway, right at this minute, I'm sitting here looking at my Mars bar, with its end bitten off, and thinking that the similarities between your music and what I'm holding in my hand are startling! As "Bring Your Love to Me" flowed, it was like caramel to my ears – sweet, smooth and delicious. Equally tasty was the nougat accompaniment supporting, tantalising and complimenting the aural indulgence. And if that wasn't enough, all this was perfectly shaped and held together by a chocolaty smooth arrangement and production. Very tasty songwriting! All the best, Noel P.S. I've been slowly working my way through Pat Pattison's book, "Songwriting without Boundaries". The section I'm on at the moment is all about creating extended metaphors. I thought I'd use this opportunity to practice
Last edited by Noel96; 03/31/14 02:13 AM. Reason: heaps of typos to fix up!
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Spacedog, In relation to your comment ... I've been trying to write songs with a prechorus but haven't made one work yet. I personally find that it's more productive for me to use what people call a 'prechorus' as a 'transitional bridge' (this is Pat Pattison's concept). As a bridge, it links the verse to the chorus when the verse does not quite have enough content to establish the chorus properly. For example, consider the following verse/chorus ...
Verse
Red, yellow, green, blue,
This perfect rainbow reminds me of you
Standing here getting soaking wet,
I know I'll never forget
I'll never forget
Chorus
I can see sunshine on the horizon
Clouds are drifting away
Sunshine on the horizon
Weaving a whole new day
While the above kind of works, I find myself thinking that I might be able to strengthen the verse's relationship to the chorus by adding a transitional bridge (maybe two or three lines will do the job). What about ... Verse
Red, yellow, green, blue,
This perfect rainbow reminds me of you
Standing here getting soaking wet,
I know I'll never forget
I'll never forget
You showed me how to get the most out of life
You showed me the road to travel so I could survive
Chorus
I can see sunshine on the horizon
Clouds are drifting away
Sunshine on the horizon
Weaving a whole new day
Lyrically, it's still got a way to go but to my ears, the transitional bridge has given whole new meaning to the chorus. It's also helped to solidify the verse/chorus relationship. In addition, this bridge has got me thinking about many more lyric possibilities for a second verse. One of these possibilities could be to write about the past. The same transitional bridge could then possibly be used at the end of verse 2. One other thing to note is that I've changed the poetic meter of the transitional bridge. This helps define it as a new section and, because I've lengthened the bridge's lines, it gives a feeling of lyric deceleration. This will help to make the chorus feel like it 'lifts' because it will seem to accelerate after the transitional bridge. Hope these thoughts are useful! Noel
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Hi Noel...
Yes, we have Mars bars here in the States. I'm a Payday guy, myself!
Your metaphoric reference was probably the best we ever received about our music...thank you for the very kind analogy!
We're delighted you enjoyed it and thank you for letting for us know. We always appreciate your perspective...you are a very knowledgeable and accomplished music professional...I just fly by the seat of my pants!
Again, thank you very much. Wishing you a great Monday...
Al & Di
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Hi, Al & Di !
I am also a little late to the party
but I have to say that I like those
nice chords you´ve used here !:))
It so happens I like this kind of
music really much and your tune was
no exception !:))
Cheers
Dani
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Thanks, Dani!
I love messing with chords and trying new combinations, particularly when transitioning from one oart of a song to another part. Glad this worked for you. Thanks again. wishing you well...
Al & Di
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