https://youtu.be/uHAqJyGL-4c
https://soundcloud.com/torrey-bliss/sedona-sunrise

With this song I am continuing with another instrumental. A few years ago I accompanied my mom on a trip to Sedona, Arizona. I feel the Red Rocks area around Sedona is some of the most beautiful scenery you will ever find. This place left a lasting impression on me, and as a result this song was born! I recorded this for my mom because she loves this area so much. I was going for a "Southwest" feel/sound with this track and I feel that I got pretty close. I hope someone enjoys it! Thanks, Torrey

BIAB
Bass 1253 Pop Shining Held Ev 120
Bass 1418 Electric Southern Rock Ev16 85
Drums Pop Country 16ths
Guitar 1164 Acoustic Rhythm Celtic Reel Ev16 110
Guitar 1305 Acoustic Rhythm Celtic Reel Ev16 110 (Drones only)
Strings 2060 Strings Rhythm Pop Country Ev 120
Guitar 851 Electric Rhythm Nashville Pop Clean Ev 120

Me
Acoustic Guitar Lead Taylor 812ce
Background Vocals
Percussion
Synths

Hi Torrey,
Really great makes me want to go there!
The start is amazing and the end is super as well.The meat in the sandwich is really enjoyable with the Electric guitar playing and the Celtic strum.Yeah just listening now and love the Electric guitar,A Santana feel to it .Excellent u could really but great lyrics to this as well if u wanted,Viva Sedona,urs Hugh

Hi Again,
I checked it out Sedona is amazing and reminds me of a place in Northen Spain called Las Medulas(smaller scale) where the soil is red because the Romans eroded the topsoil to get to the Gold.Yeah just chillin now listening to ur song and looking at pics of Sedona.On my bucket listen now .Well done again

Very professional mix, arrangement and production. Great playing throughout. Top notch on every level. Enjoyed my listen.


Charlie

Man, you had me hooked right from that very cool intro!

Loved this, a great listen from start to finish. Great tone on the Taylor!

Wow! What a track.
What a brilliant effort.
Perfect on all fronts.
Rob

I totally agree with Dave on this,

great song,

enjoyed the listen,

Kenny

Wow, the groove on this is infectious! And that is some fantastic playing you did on this. I'm definitely getting a Santana sort of vibe with this one.

Thanks for sharing!

I don't think instrumentals get the true credit they deserve. This was so amazing, and while I have never been to the place that has inspired this particular song, I definitely want to go there now! Thanks for the share.

Torrey,

This really shines. Probably my favourite of your instrumentals- your playing has never sounded better and the melody the tune returns to is very catchy and uplifting.
Fantastic production- using the celtic rhythm guitar an inspired choice.
You`ve done your mom proud with this!

Robert

Everything about this oozes quality. A real beauty.

Hugh, I appreciate all those kind words! Thanks for checking out the song! T

Torrey

Wonderful playing, atmospheric composition, truly impressive on all fronts.

Peter

Thanks for listening and commenting Charlie! I appreciate it! T

Awesome tune Torrey. Well played. Tone was just oozing out of the guitar well done

Thanks Dave! I always appreciate your comments! T

Torey, this is really beautiful! Has a real nice Santana/Phil Keaggy feel to it. Great tones on the guitar. Beautiful video.

Love it!

Steve

Thanks Rob for the kind words! I appreciate it! T

Hi Torrey,

I think everything's been said that this song deserves. It's amazing and a true pleasure to listen to. Your playing is outstanding - love the tone on your guitar. And I think you capture the feel of the Southwest quite nicely. I've been to Sedona three or four times and I fully agree with your assessment of its beauty.

That is a really great cut ... congrats on a wonderful piece!

Alan

Great intro. I really like the acoustic strumming which creates strong rhythmic base. Super guitar playing and the melancholy melody is a pleasure to listen to. Mix sounds really professional.

Janne

Torrey,

Man! You are hittin' on all cylinders on this one!

Gorgeous melody. Beautiful guitar work. Lovely background.

Excellent mix. An excellent listen.

Super.

floyd

Thanks for listening Kenny! I appreciate it! T

I agree with my friend Floyd!! Wish I could play like that. WOW!! Take care. Greg

Thanks Deryk for the kind words! I appreciate it! T

Man, such a cool lead guitar sound!
Yes, as far as we're concerned, keep those instrumentals coming...
But, we would soon miss your voice ;-)

Rob & Anne-Marie

Hello, Torrey

The intro which makes me feel that something starts drama is wonderful.
I also love the chord progression there.
Great playing throughout!
As Deryk said, I'm also getting a Santana sort of vibe with this one.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Thanks Ember for listening and commenting! I appreciate it! T

Robert, thanks for your thoughtful words! I always appreciate your comments! Thanks, T

hi torrey so well done everything on this total engageing love the tone eric

Thanks Graham for listening and commenting! I appreciate it! T

Really gorgeous playing Torrey.

Totally pro.

I love Sedona as well. It is one of my favorite places.

Thanks Peter! Appreciate it! T

We agree with the Santana feel. Man, what a great melody and performance.

The choice of RT's is very effective and I suspect took a bit of auditioning to come up with.

I have family who spend time there and we would love to visit...and you video made it even more so.

We enjoyed it!

J&B

Really great tune.
Super guitar and melody.

Sergio

Thanks for listening and commenting Scott! I appreciate it! T

Steve, thanks for taking time to listen and comment on my song! T

Thanks Alan! I appreciate it! T

Thanks for listening and commenting Janne! I appreciate it! T

Thanks Floyd! Always appreciate your comments! T

Thanks for listening Greg! I appreciate it! T

Thanks Rob & Anne-Marie for the kind words! I appreciate it! T

Thanks Shigeki! I appreciate it! T

Dear Mr. Bliss...

To my ears, your composition, "Sedona Sunrise", has more of a "sunset" feel to it, because it has shades of the blues on it, especially in your wailing gee-tar performance. Your eclectic use of diverse Real Tracks is truly inspiring.

Then again, the energy in your arrangement certainly suggests that something is coming "up", over whatever horizon the listener's inner compass happens to be oriented, and it feels like something to look forward to...

Nonetheless (gonna have to look up the meaning of that word!), "Sedona Sunrise" really moves, not too fast, not too slow. It's the kind of ride that us musical hitchhikers have our thumbs sticking up for. "Going my way?" your song asks. In my case, I'm way more than glad you picked me up!

Sincerely,

LOREN

P.S. What a blessing to have your Mother in your life!

Thanks for listening and commenting Eric! I appreciate it! T

Thanks for the kind words David! I appreciate it! T

Thanks J&B for listening and commenting! I appreciate it! T

Thanks Sergio!

Thanks Loren for taking the time you do to listen and absorb the music! You always have such kind things to say and I appreciate it! T