https://soundcloud.com/torrey-bliss/feel-you-in-the-wind

This will most likely be my last song post of 2017. It's been a blessed year with a lot of new song ideas, (Thanks BIAB for making this possible) and it's incredible to think about all the wonderful music that has been posted by so many of you this year!! I look forward to a great 2018!
When I was young, I was strongly influenced by all the popular rock/pop groups on he radio and it's reflected in my music. But I was also influenced by several of the Country music greats. This song is a tip of the hat to them. Its a fictional tale of one man's regret about letting the love of his life slip away only to find out later she had passed away and being left with the sorrow of that decision. I guess the moral of this story is to appreciate what we have. Thanks for listening! Happy holidays!

BIAB
Bass 1592 Electric Pop 16ths EV85
Pedal Steel 2542 Background Modern Ballad Atmosphere EV16 65
Drums Nashville EV16
Guitar 1596 Acoustic Strumming Pop 16ths EV16 65
Guitar 1600 Acoustic High Strung Rhythm Pop 16ths Ev65
Strings 2058 Rhythm Celtic Air EV85
Piano 1542 Acoustic Rhythm Pop Believe EV16 65

Me
Vocals
Slide Guitar

Good stuff, Torrey! Loved the intro, very effective, and great vocal as per usual.

The slide added a really nice atmosphere to the track.

Best to you and yours for the holidays!

Great song Torrey, and SUPERB vocals, as usual.
I particularly enjoyed the chord progression (especially in the verse), a bit unusual for country, but very, very evocative, perfect for the song. Very, very nice.
The mix is great too. It does sound a bit over-compressed to my ears, but it could be just me.
Great job!!!

Hey Torrey. Nice one. I enjoyed it very much. Love those harmonies.
Well done to a very productive 2017 and may your 2018 be just as good!

Nice one, Torrey.

I like the way you used to steel in this. Good vocal (a different sound for you, I thought). Even though you mention Merle in your description, this has the sound of the "popier" Country acts that followed later. England Dan and John Ford Coley come to mind...

Nice arrangement. Good mix.

Enjoyed it.

fj

Dave, I appreciate the fact that you always take time to really listen and comment! Thanks, T

Great song Torrey, a great full American sound as ever.
But like Jon Thomas said, a little too much compression on the mix.
But that's just a small nit

Rob and Anne-Marie

Great song with a great production.
I really enjoyed the story line.
Well performed Torrey.
Thanks for your support through out 2017

Great song!! Love that slide guitar-grabbed me instantly. This is a bit different for you (some country flavor) but certainly up to your usual high standard. A great listen!! Like Joanne said, it has been a great year for you musically. Merry Xmas!! Take care. Greg

Excellent tune Torrey. Loved the guitars. Super vocal and lyric. Well done

Torrey,
This is a different song from others you`ve posted this year - the vocal on the verses has a more upfront modern country sound.
On the chorus, with those harmonies it definitely has that polished sound we`ve come to expect.
I especially liked the ending where you take it down a little before the close.
A very enjoyable listen.
Wishing you all the best for the coming year!

Robert

Hi Torrey,

In the 5+ years I've been here, I think this is the first time I've heard you do country song, per se. You have a terrific country voice! You remind me a little of Andy Griggs and, perhaps, a little Richie McDonald (lead singer for Lonestar).

The writing reminds me of something Skip Ewing might have penned.

Great song and performance. You're terrific composer and performer.

Merry Christmas.

Alan

Torrey
Quite different from you but a really pro arrangement - excellent slide playing and vocals - very melodic and nicely done.

Peter

Fantastic song Torrey.

Has the feel of Midnight in Montgomery to me.
And that's a favorite of mine.
The title got my attention immediately and the song held it.

Cheers.

Torrey, I like this different side of you. The chord progression is interesting and fits the song structure well. Great vocals and guitars. I rarely find fault with any of your productions but I agree that it is over compressed and I was getting a pumping quality that I'm sure can be easily remedied. Really nice song.,Tom

Hi, Torrey !


Terrific tune with
terrific singing !
Liked everything about
it !

Cheers
Dani

Thanks Jon for listening and commenting! I rushed this a little when I put up online and I am still working on editing and final processing. Also changing/rephrasing words here and there that don't fit. I will have a new mix up next weekend. T

Joanne, thanks for taking the time to listen and comment! I appreciate it! T

Always appreciate your comments Floyd! Thanks, T

Hi Torrey,
great song; High energy in real tracks used.
Sergio

All the genres today are big tents and so many of the big tent genres in turn fall under an even bigger tent: Americana.

All that babble meant is that we were simply struck by what a fine tune this is whether rock, pop, country or other.

The aforementioned vocals and slide quitar are a treat to listen too along with the cool progression.

You've had a heckuva run this year and we both look forward to your 2018 output!

J&B

Cool Torrey.
The slide sounds great & you've chosen just the right amount of reverb too.
The vocal is great but I reckon you could do some careful de-essing to make it more comfortable on headphones.

Hello, Torrey

Very good song!
It is a nice country tune a little mixed with the Beatles.
Especially I feel it in the chord progression.
Great vocals and guitars as always!
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Happy holidays!

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Torrey,

This is a very rootsy and rich production, extreme;y well delivered.

I really love your style. You have produced some great stuff this year!

Happy Holidays!

Thanks Rob & Anne-Marie! I always respect and appreciate your comments! T

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

A beautiful melody.

I love the mix and instruments, esp. the steel

nice write, great vocals

enjoyed this Torrey,

Kenny

Greg, thanks for listening and commenting! I appreciate it ! T

Torrey, a nice song and arrangement, however as others here have commented, the song is really over compressed resulting in that pumping sensation.

Cheers

I don't necessarily hear any particular genre. It is simple a wonderful song! And it fits your vocal and vibe to a tee.

This is a superb work and a great listen!

Country is a good formt for story telling, reminiscing.
I thought the last 30 seconds had a special audio quality.
All in all, very well done.

Scott, I really appreciate you listening and commenting on the song! Thanks T

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

Alan, thanks so much for all the support you give in your comments! I appreciate it! T

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

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

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

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

Thanks Sergio! I appreciate it! T

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

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

Thanks Shigeki for listening and commenting! I appreciate it T

Thanks David! I always appreciate your comments! T

Kenny, thanks for listening and commenting! I appreciate it! T

Thanks for listening! I appreciate it! T

Thanks Lawrence for listening and commenting I always appreciate it! T

Thanks Ed for the kind words I appreciate it! T