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Here's a song I wrote last month. I've been working on the recording for the last week. This song was interesting when I was putting it together in BIAB... In order to get it to play the way I wanted I had to make certain measures 3 beats and then the following measure 1 beat, it worked fine but it did for some reason cause an extra beat or two in a couple of places like the intro and at the end of the half verse after the solo going into the last chorus... Instead of worry about it, I just went with what it gave me and worked with it.  It also caused the ending to be weird, but I'm sure we're all use to that happening occasionaly with BIAB anyway, so we just end up going to a fade out... But I didn't do that!  I went with what it gave me and ended up with a pretty cool ending... or at least one that would be pretty dang hard to do live!  The vocals are all me. My Telecaster "Trigger" has some tracks as well. All comments welcome, Greg http://achordmusic.mymusicstream.com/track/walk-in-the-lightHere's the RT's I used: RT Drums NashvilleEven8^3 RT Drums NashvilleEven8^5 RT518 Bass RT806 Guitar, Electric, Rhythm RT1002 Guitar, 12-Str Acous RT362 Guitar, Acous RT365 Guitar, Acous RT1035 Banjo, Rhythm RT1856 Cello (2 seperate generated tracks) RT 2029 Fiddle, Soloist Walk In The Light Sometimes I look around and can’t believe just what I see So many people lost in their own misery Some are searching some are wandering without a hope But don’t give up ‘cause it’s not over till your story’s wrote Well Just look up an see the light that’s shining down on me You know it gives me strength it bathes me in serenity It’s something you can have a promise those who seek shall find It’ll never let you down the only way to peace of mind Always Walk In The Light Sometimes I look around and all I wanna’ do is cry So many seem so blind and they won’t even try To leave the path that they’ve been walkin’ down for so damn long But listen up I tell you now you can belong (Chorus) (Ride) You’ve got to leave the past the one that always pulls you down And find a way to grab a hold of what the rest have found (Chorus)
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Like the rhythm, it worked out great the way you did it. 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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Hi Greg,
very enjoyable listen.
I like the vocals and harmonies
and the dialogue between cello and guitar.
The ending sounded quite natural to me.
Guenter
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Hey Greg, It sounds great to me. Love that southern rock vibe. The arrangement is terrific. Loved the harmonies too. My new fav of yours. 
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Greg - that was really really good, odd time sigs here and there or not - I just enjoyed the song.
Love that Tele!!!! What an awesome sound.
After my Strat, the Tele is my second favourite guitar.
A gentle uplifting song with a message that is not "in your face" as so many are. Too many folks walk this planet staring at the paving stones. Lift your heads UP!!
Good work with BIAB - i like the selection of tracks.
Your voice reminds me of a UK singer called Jeff Shankley who (once upon a time) played "Melchisedic" in the UK musical "Time". He had a great voice too!!
Top Class.
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Ian
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Very enjoyable listen Greg.
Later,
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Hi Greg,
Kudos to you! This is excellent. What really stood out to me was the production. It is really tight and very professional sounding. I'm with Josie, this songs is my new favorite of yours, too. The rhythm is perfect. There's nothing I'd change.
All the best,
Noel
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Really nice Greg. Love that Telly "Trigger"!
Regards,
Bob
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Greg,
Great job all around. The production is terrific - listenable all the way through. The play between the fiddle and your guitar is sweet. The banjo is a nice addition - tastefully done. Your vocals are terrific as well. It all fits together so well.
And... this is some exceptional writing. You've written a very spiritual song that does not "hit the listener over the head" with it's spirituality - or it's message. That is a real achievement. It is impressive. I listened several times and enjoyed it more each time.
Kudos.
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What they all said.
I think it was Bob Dylan that said "...cares not to come up any higher, but rather get you down in the hole that he's in." Reminds me of your message. Thanks for sharing.
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Greg,
I think this is my favorite of yours. Really good job. Like the harmonies, and the overall sound. Nice guitar work.
Steve
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Finally got some time to respond. A big thank you to: Robert, Guenter,Danny C., Bob & Bud. I very much appreciate you taking the time to listen. Josie, Noel & Steve, I think it's cool  that all 3 of you said it was your new fav of mine! Thanks! Ian, Thank you sir. You know a Strat has been my #1 for most of my guitar playing life (gosh that'll soon be 40 yrs), but I got "Trigger" a couple of years ago and he's been my go to guitar ever since. I still play my Strat at home, but the Tele's my gig guitar. Floyd, Hey thanks for the very kind words, especially the compliment on my writing,  It wasn't like I started out to write a spiritual song... It just kinda ended up that way. I have the first verse of a new song that seems to be about thinking back on how we were when we were young... But who knows if that's what it'll actually end up being about!  Thanks again to everyone! Greg
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I think this is a really good tune Greg. Sounds very pro to my ears and I really enjoy it.
If I were mixing this I would change the mix on that answering electric lead guitar in the left channel. I'd put more reverb on it and mix it back. As it is, it crowds the vocal a bit IMO. It's a good part, I just don't think it needs to be quite so 'front and center' Also, it kind of has a bit of a truncated sound to my ears and the extra reverb would probably fix this.
This is a really nice sounding track. It sounds organic, IE you can't tell what's you and what's BIAB - IE that's a good thing.
Peace,
Ian
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Hey Ian, Thanks for the listen and the comments. I assume your talking about the fills in the 2nd verse. I messed around with the mix on that quite a bit... It sorta depends on what system I'm listening on. It is a little too hot on my studio monitors, but sounds great on the stereo in my truck. So I ended up striking (to me anyway) what was a happy medium. Thanks again, Greg PS I think it's always my goal to make it hard to tell what's me and what's BIAB! Sometimes I'm more successful than others.
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hey greg this is a keeper great production thanks for sharing eric
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Greg, I agree with those on the board on the recording quality being excellent. I really like the guitar tone. I assume that it is you, as the guitar parts you list does not look like the type of style you used.
The song is very polished where the parts are well organized and flow from one to another.
I like the vocals being pure. It does not sound like you had a lot of processing on them thus making it sounds very natural.
Excellent track!
Cheers!
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Eric,
Thanks for the listen.
Ricke,
Yes it's me on the guitar. I just had reverb and a touch of chorus on the lead vocal & just reverb on the harmony. Thank you so much for the kind words.
Greg
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