https://soundcloud.com/torrey-bliss/hope-beyond-the-grave-1

With Easter right around the corner, I wanted to post a song I wrote several years ago that was inspired by the reason for this special day. One of the first BIAB songs I posted was an early attempt at this song and I have tried to improve it here! I hope it puts someone in a good spirit and that someone feels it was worth the listen! Thanks, Torrey

BIAB
Drums-Funk 16ths
Bass-1433 Jazz Funk Groovin
Piano-2195 Electric Vintage CoolJazzPopHeld
Electric Guitar-2818 GospelSoul8thsBrent
Acoustic Guitar-2403 FunkyFolk

Me
Vocals
Lead Guitar (Godin Nylon String)
Rhythm Guitar
Piano
Organ

Torrey....

Liked it right away because it has a cool, inviting rhythm groove....moves along very well.
Vocals are well performed and the melody is very smooth and pleasing the aural receptors.
Good axe playing.
It's a good song....well done.

Carry on....

Torrey,
besides a great voice, excellent melodic invention and ace guitar skills you manage to combine BIAB seamlessly into something far greater than the RT parts.
The nylon string lead lines sound fantastic in this quite open and fresh arrangement.

Very cool song Torrey. Perfect timed message with Easter right around the corner. Super vocal. Guitar was just superb. Well done Torrey...

Very good song...
Mood, feel, lyrics, production, & vocal...
Very nicely done...
I enjoyed it!

awesome !

Typical Torrey

in that a typical Torrey song is always great

love your solo, super rhythmic feel

timely message, strong writing and arranging

very enjoyable,

Kenny

Quite the appropriate message for this season of Lent. This song gets you from the start. Excellent vocal.

chulaivet1966, thanks for the listen and comments! I appreciate it very much! T

Nicely done Torrey.
Like the thoughtful lyrics. Rob

Torrey

Excellent songwriting. Lovely guitar playing (superb solo) and singing.
Top notch in all respects.

Peter

Torrey,
I have hard time with commenting on spiritual songs, but will comment on musical part. You have done excellent job in creating this atmospheric composition.If I did not hear your previous tunes and did not read notes, I would never have guessed that it is done by one person Every instrument has its own character and mood. Great playing and singing!

Thank you for posting!

Misha.

Torrey,

Once again I am listening to a song of yours and wondering why you are not famous and planning your next tour in Europe instead of sharing your wonderful music with us here (but I am glad that you do share...).

You have so much talent for composing, singing and arranging music - it is puzzling me why you haven't got the big break-through in the music world... you really deserve it!

This was another tour-de-force in tasteful arranged and performed music.
I - as always - really enjoyed listening to it!

Will

Hi, Torrey !:))


What a wonderful tune, so
delicately and superbly
produced and sung !:))
I liked it very much !:))

Cheers
Dani

What Kenny said! the intro was an immediate attention grabber. You have so many excellent skills that put your music at or near the top of almost any list. This is stellar in every way! Best to you. God Bless ...

Alan

Torrey,

I agree with all that has been said by others...

A really nice groove that grabs from the start and continues throughout the song.
A good combination of instruments to make that happen. Nice use of the funk drums.

Excellent vocals. Nice mix.

Well done.

fj

Nice work on this Torrey! The song has a tune of character and I love the groove on it. Very vibrant, and tons of charisma in both your vocals and the backing track. Nicely catchy too. I wouldn't bat an eyelash if I heard this on the radio.

Thanks for sharing

Great groove going on.
Probably the computer I'm listening on but as some points the cymbals sound just ever so slightly harsh, which only jumped out at me because the rest of the arrangement and production is really smooth... None the less, I enjoyed listening.

Thanks rayc for taking time to listen and comment! T

Man!! Your music is always so good, but you have pushed the bar even higher with this one. Might be your best yet!

Just outstanding in every way, loved everything about this.

Quick production question about the Godin Nylon String if I may? Are you micing it or is it recorded direct? Sounds great

Thanks Scott! I always appreciate you checking out and commenting on my songs! Thanks,T

This is an EXCELLENT example of what one can do with his/her own performances and BiaB.

Meaning the Bliss/BiaB band is in the pocket all the way...so polished.

There's little to say that hasn't been already so well stated in the above responses.

It's timely, your guitar and vocals are outstanding, the melody and grove are memorable and the mix sounds wonderful on our monitors.

Yep, we like it...a lot.

J&B

Thanks for the listen and comment Jim! I appreciate it! T

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

Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment Scott! I appreciate it! T

Hi Torrey,

Someway I missed this song of yours. Blame on me. It's a very good, powerful song.
In the first verse it reminded me of another song, but -of course- I can't remeber the name of that one.
But your song is also mixed/mastered very good. I'm jealous!
On your Soundcloud I have 'liked' it.

Hans

Your songs are always so uplifting musically and lyrically. So nice to share with the world. Thank you for sharing your wonderful music, nice light and reminder in a dark world.

Torrey, Your guitar work on this is fabulous. Good vocals and a nice uplifting message round out the full package. You are a talented man, Tom

I like the funk/jazz groove. And a very important message in the words too.

Great job.

This song has a really cool vibe to it. I dig it. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks Rob! I appreciate that! T

Thanks Peter! Those words coming from a great guitarist such as yourself means a lot to me! T

Thanks Misha for your comments! I realize we all have different philosophies and views on life but I still highly value your input! T

Very nice!

I particularly like the background vocal arrangement.


Well done!
-rob

Will, thanks for such kind words! I appreciate the sentiment! I don't worry about success, I just keep doing I what I feel I'm supposed to do! Thanks, T

Thanks Dani! That means a lot to me! T

Great stuff Torrey!! You have such a sweet flow to your music!! Reminds me of some of the great 70's/80's stuff....kind of an Ambrosia vibe. Love the motion and the emotion. Great playing, guitar, vocals......the whole nine!!! Take care. Greg

Thanks Alan! your comments are always an encouragement to me! T

Hi Torrey,

Your recordings are always professional, this one is no exception.
That Steely Dan sound, cool!

Rob and Anne-Marie

Thanks Floyd! I appreciate the listen and comment! T

Thanks Deryk for the positive feedback! I appreciate it! T

Thanks Mr Jones for taking the time to listen and comment! I appreciate it! T

Thanks Dave! I appreciate that! As for the guitar, I just ran it through my Marshall acoustic amp and miced it using only the on board reverb for effects.

Torrey,

I love the way this just kicks into high gear - the groove is so good.

A really outstanding vocal and some great layers in the overall sound.

A crisp mix and great production overall.

Excellent!

Bob

Thanks for the positive comments J&B. It always means a lot to me! T

Thanks Hans for taking the time to listen and comment! I appreciate it! T

Thank you Donna! I appreciate that! T

Torrey, this is another gem that you have brought to us. And yes there is hope beyond the grave!!! Cliff

Thanks Tom! I appreciate that! T

Thanks Herb for checking out the track! I appreciate it! T

Thanks Ember for the listen and comment! T

Thank you Rob! I appreciate that! T

Torrey,

Nice Intro.
I agree with Peter.
Excellent songwriting. Lovely guitar playing (superb solo) and singing.
Yes, typical Torrey!
And with little bit latin feel.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Thanks Greg! I always appreciate your positive feedback! T

Thanks Rob and Anne-Marie for checking out the track! I appreciate it! T

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

Thanks Cliff! I appreciate that! T

Thanks Shigeki for taking the time to listen and comment! I appreciate it! T

love it..great feel effective vocal..thanks