For this tune, I decided to work with another producer, Rob Meulman (of Rob and Anne-Marie :)) because he was interested in doing that, and I wanted to see what he could do!

My idea was to get as close to a David Bowie sound as I could, and Rob was the man behind the production, so this is a David Snyder song with the Rob Meulman sound. Hope you like it.

https://soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel/borderline-blues

Borderline Blues

By David Snyder

Produced by Rob Meulman

V1

I’m borderline
And I have always been
Your disco lights
They draw me in
Like a bat to a cave
Like a moth to a flame
Like ashes to ashes
It’s just part of the game
From Stockholm to Paris
All the heroes we knew
Were our favorite junkies
It’s just what we do
We miss Ziggy and Jim
Janis where have you been
We are all that remains
Of a world gone insane

CH:

And I’m fighting my love
The fight of my life
Trapped in your darkness
And looking for light
And I’m fighting my love

V2

I can't say it’s a song
It’s just another loud sound
I scream out your name
But no one’s around
I cry in the rain
But I’m trapped in your pain
And no one has time
To let me explain
No one
Has time
To let me explain
And I guess that’s fine
When you’re just borderline
And fighting it off
And paying your dues
With a borderline brain
And the borderline blues

CH

And I’m fighting my love
The fight of my life
Trapped in the darkness
And looking for light
And I’m fighting my love

Inst.

CH:

And I’m fighting my love
The fight of my life
And I’m praying to your God
You’ll save me tonight
Yes I'm praying to your God
you'll save me tonight

Music and Lyrics copyright 2017 by David Snyder
David Snyder, Vocals and Electric Rhythm "Fame" Guitar (Fill)
Produced and Engineered by Rob Meulman, the Netherlands

****** Song Summary *************

Style is _RAPROCK.STY (Rap Rock)

RealTracks in style: 641:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockThrash Ev 085 (B:sync)
RealTracks in style: 1759:Bass, Electric, Pop16ths Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 2583:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Punk Ev 165
Loop in Style: Other\Scratch - noisescratch100b ev16.wav
RealDrums in style: UrbanPopEv16CitySlick^2-a:bps, b:KSn
(Brent Mason Rock Solo)

“Clara Kontakt” Backing Vocals

This is wonderful, you two! Definitely a different kind of thing than I've heard from you before, David. I got some Ozzy Osbourne vibes from the vocals, as well, which is always a good thing in my books!

Dear Will,

Ozzy? My goodness!! Ok, man you have taken me to a whole new level in my own crazy head, and you have started something you could very well regret.



Crazy train is coming man. Crazy train is coming. And it will be all your fault.



Thanks!!!

David & Rob,

We've not listened to very much David Bowie but this stands well on its own. We're thinking chilling out in 1978. Great collab. You two have a great sound going on. Oh, there you are - way over there. We can hardly see you through the haze! Cool song, guys! We're on our way over - got get through all the beads first!

Alan & Di

Very cool tune David. Super vocal on this one. Loved the lyrics. Super backtrack. Guitar was very cool. Rob did an awesome job producing this. Professional level

I'll take this as a promise, David!

David & Rob,

Great tune! Outstanding lyrics, vocal, and the production is tremendous!

I'm hearing some Ozzy inflections and lots of Bowie... We'll just call this style OzzBow.

Great job guys!

Bob

I heard Ozzy right away too.

I will admit, I wasn't expecting this song at all! It caught me off guard in all the right ways! How I could even have ANY kind of expectation I am about to hear from you is beyond me. If ever the phrase "expect the unexpected" could be used, it would be with you! I didn't even like the phrase until you! ha!

Really great song. Thanks for sharing!

The Clara backing vocals are pretty awesome in my book. They really give it some shine

David & Rob,

A superb collaboration.

A typically interesting David write (which means not TYPICAL at all).

The instrument bed is excellent. (I like those drums!). The short solo is really nice - best use of the Brent Rock solo I can recall.

Good mix. The vocals a perfectly tucked in.

Easy to get lost in this one. Meaning...very well done - both of ya...

fj

Yeah, David's energetic vocals sometimes need some caging. That's why I tucked him in nicely with Clara ;-).
I think he raised my initial arrangement to a whole new level. And with lyrics I could never come up with.

Rob

Or The Dystopian Blues

Man, like I mentioned at SC...this one slams you in the face and carries you right through to the end. Definitely not in our musical wheelhouse but genuinely captivating. Sometimes the planets line up - the write, vocal and Rob's production all vectored in and produced a helluva piece.

One of the most fascinating collabs posted.

Cool.

J&B

David,
I love the tension that never lets up in this song and yes, Rob`s "taming" of your vocals by placing them right into the mix has only added to the intensity here.
The background wash of harmony is inspired and brief stab of that guitar solo works perfectly.
Let`s not forget - stellar lyrics, especially the first verse!

Robert

The intro grabs and then never lets you go!

Excellent genre gumbo!

kudos to you both

YES!! I heard some Bowie, some Lennon, and again some Byrne snuck through. Really interesting and creative. Great production. Awesome job guys!! Take care. Greg

That sums it up. A Great Collab. Well Done! Tom

ne
Absolutely!! Also hearing ole Oz in this one.T

Right On!

this doesn't even sound like real tracks anymore

i don't think that I could re-create this, great work!

"Yes I'm praying to your God you'll save me tonight"

interesting line

enjoyed

Kenny

David & Rob

Quite a stunning production - some really interesting concepts and beautifully put together.
A very strong collaboration and an extremely innovative use of the program.

Peter

Hello, David & Rob

A superb collaboration.
It is very interesting a typically David write is colored by European perfume.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi