So I had a lot of fun with this. BIAB 2021 has some INSANE stuff in it, and I used it to make a song to sound like U2 just to make myself laugh. My goal was not to make it sound kind of like U2, but EXACTLY like U2. Tell me how close I got. Dublin style baby.

As usual I am mixing in my own guitars and stuff with the RTs.

https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs3/standing-like-bono

Standing Like Bono

By David Snyder

I see the hills
Covered in fire
While I crawl through the valley
And I trip through the wires
Get pushed down the street
Getting pushed to the tracks
Helter Skelter and I can’t look back
The city is dark, I can’t read the signs
Third rail blind, and I lost my mind
All the things that you think you need
Are the things you left behind

CH

But I’m still standing
While the world turns to stone
I’m still fighting to overthrow the throne
And I’m standing like Bono
But I’m standing alone
And I’m standing like Bono
But I’m standing alone

V2

Lock it down
Stay inside
Went searching for truth
But now I’m trying to hide
While I crawl on my knees
and cover my eyes
All we desire is all we despise
Out of my luck, and out of control
I gave my heart and they stole my soul
The only things that matter now
Are the things that don’t grow old

CH

But I’m still standing
While the world turns to stone
I’m still fighting to overthrow the throne
And I’m standing like Bono
But I’m standing alone
And I’m standing like Bono
But I’m standing alone

…

David Snyder: Guitar, Vocals, Synths

Words and music copyright 2021 by David Snyder
ASCAP/Day of Faith



Style is _KIP.STY (Kip Dublin Pop Rock)

RealTracks in style: 1008:Bass, Electric, ElecRock Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 3637:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm DublinPopChop8ths Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 3638:Guitar, Electric, Background DublinPopMagSpacey Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 1840:Synth Pad, PopModernGrooveMellow Ev16 075
RealDrums [in style:PopPromiseEv16^1-a: Snare on 4, HiHat , b: Snare, Open HiHat

David,

Another amazing and creative song... Completely enjoyable.

You totally nailed the vibe.

Bob

Pretty damn close boyo, I'd say, but the song also stands in its own right. Excellent work, David.
Regards,
Leon

Hehehe. Aim high!

You sound like Springsteen trying to channel Bono - you don't quite have that high/mid register, but for the second verse you certainly went for it. If you could add a bit more pleading and misery to your vocal, you'd have it down!

I half expected you to break into a version of "I'm Still Standing"

Nice work! It certainly had the U2 "vibe".

Funny and at the same time sad while thinking about Bono standing alone.
The sound is definitely exactly like U2, very enjoyable.
The melody, chording and singing is not that close to U2, but they are much better, direction U2 should follow.
Enjoyed especially the minor key parts and the backing vocals.
Excellent work, borrowing some old and adding your creative talent. JB and now U2, what comes next, can't wait and can't guess

Janne

Never heard any U2, so cannot say if you hit that mark or not...

But I can say - This sounds great.

Excellent BAND. Love your vocal here - sits in the mix perfectly for the style - and nicely processed.

A really SOLID write.

You are at the top of your game here, mr. snyder...

fj

David,
I think Bono would smile. Fun satire. Good vocals, arrangement and production.
Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

You certainly nailed the U2 groove.

Nice job

I never heard any U2 music (had to go to YT to look them up). Now I realize I haven't missed much

Standing Like Bono has a great backing track and a strong lyric that demands much from anyone brave enough to sing it! Well done.

Yep, sounds just like U2

Great work, David!

Hi David,

Well, it works for me.

Excellent backing track and certainly captures the U2 feel.

Sounds like a difficult song to sing, but you made it work. The more you sing like that,
the better your range will become, so maybe write some more like this? Hope so.

Cool.

ROG.

David,
That`s very cool- from the idea to the write and performance- this is an excellent song.
As for U2, I loved Boy and their energy live... then Bono got trapped by his own myth or something?
You remind me of those early unspoilt lads.

Robert

This one stands alone as an excellent write, arrangement, production and performance. Your vocals had everything needed for the song. Good energy.

Charlie

Dang, you have a ton of talent, David. Outstanding lyrics. You seem at the top of your natural vocal range in this one, and it adds an exciting feel to the sound. Carry My Soul came on at the end of this one, and another pleasurable listen.

Hi David great job on this very creative engaging Eric

Hi David,

Excellent mix. Your voice lends itself well to the melody. The lyrics are well written and thought reflexion. The whole thing pleases and Bono for you is a good reference.

Kindly regard
dErochette
alias JaniJackFlash

Thanks Bob! You keep spurring me on!!

Thanks Leon!!

You could have fooled me. I'm especially hip to The Edge backups.

"All we desire is all we despise
Out of my luck, and out of control
I gave my heart and they stole my soul
The only things that matter now
Are the things that don’t grow old"

Great lines! But dude where are the red glasses?

Our U2 knowledge is peripheral but sufficient to know that you met your objective for sure.

Vocally, you have quite a few genres in the arsenal ... well done.

Those Dublin guys/gals worked very well with your performances. You bring them across the pond?

Enjoyed it!

J&B

Thanks David! Just trying to keep up with you man!

David Cuny is right: sounds both like Springsteen AND Bono, however - at the same time - like neither, i.e. you have your own, trademark sound that is neither.

"The city is dark, I can’t read the signs
Third rail blind, and I lost my mind
All the things that you think you need
Are the things you left behind"

"Went searching for truth
But now I’m trying to hide"

"Out of my luck, and out of control
I gave my heart and they stole my soul
The only things that matter now
Are the things that don’t grow old"

The lyrics are outstanding. It's hard to pick and choose what to quote! The "but I'm standing alone" line is superb. Your voice is perfect for this kind of song, the writing and production - I couldn't find a flaw in either.

You are an original. Please keep sharing - thanks!

David

Nice work and I'd say mission accomplished. You are a musical chameleon.

Really well done.

Peter

David,

You have one of the most creative minds. You always surprise me with not only your creativity but also your excellent musicianship, vocal and mixing skills, song after song after song.

This is fantastic!

Instrumentation, arrangement, and progression sound like U2. I agree with the other post, hints of Springsteen. It's hard to sound like Bono. The woh-oh sounds like Bono at the end.

Love the lyrics.

Wow,

Thanks Janne! That is a huge compliment! Thank you so much!!

David,

Great audio production. I'm not much of a Bono or U2 fan so I can't tell you how close you got to their sound.

Dear Floyd and Misha,

Thanks so much guys! I am glad you liked it!

Liked it a lot, as with many here, sounded more like the Boss than Bono to me. Hey, wish I had a Springsteen voice in me somewhere!

Dear Herb and Brian,

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you liked it!

Hello David,

When listening to your song, i could only think what Bono would have said!
A very nice song with that special vibe in it. The one that tells you it's a Snyder song!
I think only you can do it that way.
I like it a lot. And although I don't know much of Bono songs, I believe everyone who wrote you were a musical look alike.

One problem on SoundCloud. I wanted to write something, but that wasn't possible. I received a message it could not be saved. So only a 'like' I could give (did that).

Hans

Hey Dave, ROG and Robert,

Thanks for the kind comments guys! I really appreciate it!

Hey Thanks Charlie!!

I appreciate that. Great seeing you again!

Hey Marty and Eric,

Thanks so much guys! I really appreciate the listens!

You're on "The Edge" with that guitar work.

I think you nail the genre!

Cool!

moto

d'Erochette and Ed,

Thanks so much guys. I appreciate it!!

Hey Janice and Bud,

Thanks so much. I am glad you liked it!

Thanks so much Musician! Loved your comments man.

Keep on writing those great songs of yours. You are sounding good!

Thanks Peter!

I sure have been enjoying your work this year as well!

Well done, David. A very clever pastiche. The lyrics are excellent and about as nonsensical as most U2 compositions.

Patrick