This is a song I (Al) I started 6 years ago but never could get it the way I wanted it; so I put in the "I Might Get Back To This In Times Of Desperation" file. I was playing it one day, thinking maybe a light bulb will go off...it didn't! Well, Di heard it and said, "Why don't you redo that with the new music program (BIAB) and I'll add my two cents' worth." So, I did, and made a few adjustments on the music. She put her magic voice to it and presto...a pretty danged good song! It's copyrighted 2011 because I never did anything with it for years.

The bass line needs to be a little louder and, maybe the strings need a little more punch, too. We're open to any other suggestions. Thanks!

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File:Di - Complete Surrender.MGU
Key=Bb , Tempo 86, Length (m:s)=3:20
4 bar intro, 64 bar chorus, from bar 5 to bar 68. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
Soloist track has 230 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 : Piano,Ac,SolAc,PopSl12-8Ev60 (895)
Style is ALWAYS.STY (Always - Sw.16ths Pop-Folk Balla)
Style MIDI Instruments are : Fretless Elec. Bass (36), Slow Strings (50),
RealTracks in song: 1422:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopCalypso Ev 100
RealTracks in song: ~365:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 085
RealDrums in Song: NashvilleEven8^8-HiHatO,Ride


Complete Surrender
© 2011 Alan D. David, BMI

(v1)
Burned by love some time ago
It’s hard to let my feelings show
Scars remain from that hurting time
My heart’s afraid to cross the line
But somehow you’ve broken through
Fixed my heart as good as new
But there’s still one thing you need to know

CHORUS
If I fall in love with you and offer you my heart
I hope you always… always will remember
It’s more than just… I love you
It’s everything I am
It’s complete surrender

(v2)
A simple lesson I have learned
A partial love gets no return
Give it all where love’s concerned
Any less is a heartache earned
Half a love can’t be redeemed
There can be no in between
If I fall in love, it’s everything

Glad to see you two back in the groove. Really enjoyed this, very nice chords/steps/transitions and awesome vocal, which is the norm:)

So, you know how it can be tough to find that second verse? You found it! Wow!



(I'm not sure about the low end and strings. I didn't notice anything out of place.)

Welcome back, hope all is well. I love the chord progression especially the chorus. Great vocal. The mix sounds good. I wouldn't change anything. Tom

This song is outstanding, the vocal fits the lyrics to a tee, thanks for sharing!

Hi Di and Al,

Welcome back.
Nice chord progression and fine tune.
Topped by a great voice.
Don't change it.

Guenter

Alan and Di...

Sweet! An excellent write! Like the classic love songs of the past.
Beautifully sung - believable, emotional...

Nice instrumentation and good mix. The strings are well done.

"Half a love can’t be redeemed
There can be no in between
If I fall in love, it’s everything"

Solid.

My new favorite of yours.

floyd

Hi Everyone...

Will be over tonight to reply to each of you and listen to some of your music. Thanks for all the very kind comments thus far. Di is flattered with the praises you have mentioned regarding her voice. I get to listen to her any time I want...lucky me!

See ya tonight...

Al

Hi, Al & Di !:))


Nice to have you back on track !:))
Hope all is well at least after
circumstances ! This must be one of
your best tunes !:)) Yes, I think
it is my favourite Al & Di tune now !:))

Cheers
Dani

Smooth and relaxed, some nice chord progressions. Well performed intro also
Thanks
Enjoyed it

Sounds very nice and has a classical allure. Really nice.

Hi Scott...

Thanks for the kind comments! And yep, 2nd verses can make or break a song. Glad this one works! Di appreciates the comment on her vocal. I'm so fortunate, beyond the obvious, to have a partner-wife who can sing like that! Thanks again!

Al I Di

Hi Tommy...

Thanks for the welcome back...it's good to be back! And we are most appreciative of those wonderful comments. Thank you so much!

Al & Di

Hi Robert...

You make us smile with your comments. Thanks! We needed a good smile after the past couple of weeks! Wishing you well...

Al & Di

Hi Guenter...

Vielen Dank, mein freund!

Thank you for the welcome back and the very nice comments! And we'll not change a thing...we'll keep it as is!

Al & Di

Good Evening Floyd...

You are much too kind! We view you as one of the premiere composer/artists on this forum. Such high compliments are almost as sweet as a royalty check! We are humbled...thank you!

Al & Di

PS: that passage you quoted was actually some of the very first lines I wrote. I then wrote the rest of the song around them. Again, we thank you.

Hello Dani!


Thank you for the welcome back. On Di's son is now home and stable but has several weeks of recuperating. Thank you for your thoughts. And thank you for the very nice words! best to you...

Al & Di

Really nice feel!! Love the concept, and you delivered it well!! Keep up the good work. Take care. Greg P.S. Love the emotion in the vocal!!

Good evening VT!

Thank you so much! And we're delighted you enjoyed the intro. we knew we wanted keys there but weren't sure which way to go, so we simply stayed with the acoustic piano we used in the remainder of the song.

Thank you for the visit and kind words!

Al & Di

Hi David...

Welcome to the forums! So nice to have you on board with us! Your first name and our last name...the same! Actually we run into that a lot.

Thank you very much for the kind comments...much appreciated. As soon as we get rested up from the past two weeks of trauma, we'll be looking forward to hearing you. Best to you...

Al & Di

Wow definitely my favorite vocal performance from Di!

so well done, good thing you didn't give up on this song!

Al and Di,

Wonderful vocals as usual from Di.

BIAB is a wonderful programme that enables us to go back and improve old songs.

Excellent

Alyn

Magnificent!

Hi Greg...

We're delighted you enjoyed your listen. And yes, Di is a marvelous singer. Thanks again for the very kind words!

Al & Di

Hey Gruverider...

Thanks a bunch! If Di hadn't heard me tinkering with it one day, it probably would still be in that dead folder! She sure did bring it to life! Thanks again!

Al & Di

Hi Alyn,

Yes, BIAB is great for brething new life into old cuts! And Di has a wonderful voice. It's so nice to be married to a fine lady with such a terrific voice! Thanks again...

Alan

Hi Rich....

Sometimes a one-word comment says it all. Thanks so much!

Al & Di

Very nice song. Well sung and well played

I think the bass and the strings fit fine and the mix is very supportive of the emotive vocal.

Janice and I listen to a lot of music from the 30's and 40's -- Ella, Frank, Billie, Goodman's lead vocalists, etc., so a song like this reminds us of those classics and what it must have been like for this genre to have dominated radio and record sales.

You too have a genuine feel for the genre -- Di's vocal and the supporting production are in the pocket. Y'all are hitting the note. Great job!

I also think that this is Di’s best to date. She was very expressively melodic and in fact she reminded me of Etta James.

Everything is perfect in this one and you two should be very proud of this.

Janice & Bud...

Thank you so much! That's quite a compliment! We always appreciate your input on our music. Wishing you both a great evening...

Al & Di

Hi Mario...

Thank you so much! yes, we are proud of this...very pleased with the way it turned out after the rework. Thanks again!

Al & Di

Hi Al and Di,

Di, gosh I like your singing. There's something in your tone that's wonderfully warm and inviting. I'm also a great fan of the way you take a vocal line and sprinkle it with a dash of blues. Very, very nice.

I have to say that the arrangement of this song is Professional all the way (uppercase 'P' intentional). The choice of instruments and chords provides a terrific sonic canvas on which Di paints her vocals. I might be wrong but I thought I heard a few tasty IVm chords. These are not all that common in today's music but they can certainly add a really nice touch when employed discreetly.

"Complete Surrender" is a great listen.

More please!
Noel

Very nice song, professionally written, nice changes, and captures the mood of the lyric. I felt I was at a wedding during the 70's and the band was playing a Karen Carpenter song, slow dancing with my best girl.

hi al and di great vocal and arrangement very enjoyable tune thanks for sharing eric

Enjoyed this very much Al and Di.


Josie

Di's hummingbird vibrato and on-the-money intonation - I still can't get over it. Very nice tune, good changes. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Hope all is well.

Dean