The Turn
https://soundcloud.com/user-296497130/the-turn

This song is about how someone thinks life should have been lived, but in retrospect sees that he should have done it differently.
In a way, a story of many people. Like in that beautiful song from J&B, 'No fault zone' (how I interpret their lyrics). It is autobiografic, but I'm sure a lot of you will recognize it too!

I made the song with nice harmonies and a violin in a predictable, but cool Blues.Just before placing in on SoundCloud in september, I 'got bored' and tried something else. I changed drums for congas and a gospel piano for a fingerpicking guitar and sang it solo. Not really what you use in a Blues. The result was I didn't know what I liked most. A couple of friendly 'judges' had to make the decision. They chose this version and, after some hesitation, I am satisfied with this.
That is what BIAB can do to you, giving you so mutch to do with your songs. And I love that!

I really hope you can enjoy the song and like the story.
Feel free to tell me what I did good or can do better. That's what this forum is about, isn't it?

Hans Berkhout
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Istruments
Style: HOMESIK.STY (Homesick Soft Pop Serenade)

RealTracks:  628:Bas, Elec., Funk James FingerSlap Gel 100
RealTracks: 3526:Piano, Acoustic, Gospel Cool 16de Sw 75
RealTracks: 3059:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm, muted 16den Fintan Gel16 80
RealTracks: 1766:Mandoline, Rhythm, Pop 16 Sync Gel 85
RealTracks: 2975:Vocal Oohs-Aahs, Pop 3-vocals Gel 85
RealTracks: 3159:Guitar, Bariton Elec., Americana Slow 16de Gel 60 FX
RealDrums [in Song:CongasEv16[single] [Multi]

I used Logic Pro X, Neutron 3 and Native Instruments (for reverb and compressors) for mixing,
Ozone 9 Advanced for mastering.
No pitch control or D-essing.

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The lyrics
The turn (I have to make)
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Verse
Must make a turn now, I've lost my way
My certainties fade away
and I'm not sure which one will stay

Chorus 1
Out of nowhere it knocked me over
I was one of those fools
who saw too much injustice
and fought against mean rules

Verse
Times ago I felt so strong
But I heard around me this won't last long
And years after, my strength was gone

Chorus 2
Out of nowhere it knocked me over,
I belonged to those fools
who saw too much indifference
and fought against bad rules
I always believed honesty shall prevail
I didn't see, no didn't see, this will mostly fail

-solo-

Chorus 3
Out of nowhere it knocked me over,
we were some old fools
who saw too much dishonesty
and fought against unjust rules

Chorus 4
Out of nowhere it knocked me over,
I'm now surrounded by new fools
who see so much greed
but won't fight against those who rules,   poor we
I always believed I had to fight and stay strong, oh me
I didn't see, no didn't see  it was all wrong


Last edited by Birchwood; 10/21/20 10:46 AM.
Hans Berkhout
(Birchwood)
https://soundcloud.com/user-296497130