MAKE IT MINE

This song is a total re-work of a tune I posted
a couple years back. It was originaly a sort of
tribute to the writing team of Donald Fagen and
Walter Becker, but I have re-written the lyrics
in the first verse to reference all of our musical
heroes who have left the stage. It's about dealing
with, as a musician, getting older and trying to keep
up with this rapidly changing world around us. My
main purpose for this one though, is to encourage everyone to
not stress about not "keeping up" with current trends
and just keep making the music that brings joy to
your life! Not trying to win a Grammy here, just want
to have a little fun!!

Thanks for having a listen! T


BIAB
Guitar - 4006 Modern Pop Soul - Used just in chorus sections

Me
Vocals
Electric Piano
Organ
Guitars
Bass

Drums were from the Top 40 DOD set. I had to use these for
a 4 on the floor sound.

Opening 8 bar sequence of organ and horns from a Yamaha arranger keyboard

Make It Mine
Words and music By
Torrey Bliss Copyright 2020

They taught us to play
Now look they've left the stage
Where did our heroes all go
They'd tell us it's wrong
To stop singing our song
So we've gotta keep keepin' on

Racing the clock and the beat won't stop
And the rhythm's speedin' up with the time
I'm feeling the future bearing down on me
But I'm still gonna make it mine

Don't shake my hand don't breath on me
You know that's the way they say it's gotta be
This brand new world It don't fit me
I'm not quiting now I'm in way too deep

Racing the clock and the beat won't stop
And the rhythm's speedin' up with the time
I'm feeling the future bearing down on me
But I'm still gonna make it mine

ANOTHER TB classic.
Your asides/spoken parts REALLY work: the tone and timbre fit the song really well.
The scatting in the outro was cool too.
The reduction/break down to finish was also a treat...kept me hovering - wondering if a return was coming.
Excellent lyric and a terrific package of mainly Torrey made music.

Hi Torrey,

Top guitar work and cool intro.

Best Regards
Nigel

Very well played and good lyrics!
Great song.

Yes, we certainly have to go on making our own music!

Rob and Anne-Marie

Man, I wish SoundCloud had a REALLY LOVE THIS button. Like just doesn't do it. You are definitely a favorite of mine, Torrey. Really amazing how varied you music is and you always present it in such a professional and polished way. Of course it helps to be such an accomplished multi-instrumentalist. What a great sound here. I Hear what you mean about the 4-on-the-floor drums.

Way to go Torrey - another great one, you're on a roll. Never heard the first one, but I sure like this one. Hard to pick out my favorite parts -Great intro, a lot of neat surprises and as usual, loved your guitar sounds.

Torrey,

Excellent. Terrific Music all around.
Nice playing (everywhere).
Excellent vocals.
Solid mix.

Everything about this is pro level.

fj

Hi Torrey
Excellent song
With the elaborate songwriting I also quickly
realize why BiaB was only used to a small extent
Really brilliantly realized, played and sung
Absolute top work Torrey
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

Thanks Ray, for the wonderful comments! They are always appreciated! T

Top quality (as usual); hard act to follow. The outro was unusual but it worked well.

Wow, absolutely outstanding in every way!

Great song, great performance, totally pro mix.

One of your best I think, Torrey.

Really good stuff, Torrey! You don't really need to rely on BIAB because you are such an amazing musician. I on the other hand, need BIAB to be my whole band. While the song was half way through I was getting ready to suggest adding some surprises in the melody/production to to keep the listener engaged but then your "ooh, ooh, ooh's" came in and gave me what I was looking for. Thanks for sharing your talents!

Thanks Nigel! I always appreciate your comments and never take them for granted! T

Hi Torrey love your songs wow guitar work and vocals were awesome really like the tone you got going there on the guitar always have a pro sound well done thanks for sharing Eric

Torrey...another stellar song...this certainly has a live band feel to it...the drums are perfect and have a very "there's a guy in the corner" playing the drums feeling...the guitar work is flawless and I'm jealous of the keyboard playing! and man I love the harmonies you add to the vocals...they are always so tasteful and tight...I appreciate what you wrote about the song (your motivation) as well as the lyrics...watching or feeling like your gifts are waning and/or not keeping up is a challenge that I am acutely aware of...so I appreciate the encouragement to "keep on keeping on"...as I try to tell the "young" people in the praise band I play with..."we play for an audience of One"...I personally need to keep track of that.

Great song and production!

More please! Janice said that listening to this certainly brought joy to her heart so please keep making this music of yours.

Awesome vocals, playing, mix and arrangement and the outro is so cool.

The Steely Dan influence on your music is always very pleasing.

Enjoyed it! Rock on.

J&B

Thanks Rob and Anne-Marie for taking time to listen and comment! T

Torrey,

Outstanding and pro all the way! What a sound!

Love everything about this.

Bob

Superb! As Robert says, just above ... what a sound. Reminds this eighties' child of Prince, a little. Congratulations - absolutely superb.

P.S. the quiet ending - ace.

Thanks Marty! Your comments always mean so much to me and are never taken for granted! T

Loved the intro Torrey. Kick and guitar work was very cool. Super vocal and lyric. Well done

Torrey, IMHO this is your best to date.

Loved that groove, vocal, and your outstanding lead work.

Everything about this is top shelf.

Loved it.

Thanks Brad! I really appreciate you taking the time to listen and comment! T

Hi Torrey,

Your introduction of the song promised a lot and you didn't dissapointed me!
Very Funky song, with a powerfull beat.
Well, I enjoyed it all ("of course", I think I must say by now), but I liked the long outro of the song even more!

And I fully agree with your statement we don't have to break our brains on the question what song we have to make, given modern times.
A lot of people like the music of the older times too. I even think they soon become the new modern music...

Hans

Funky, Rocky, Fun!

Torrey,
Wonderful guitar playing! Ace vocals and composition! Good traditional vibe with modern spice. Very creative composition. Arrangement and mix A+ listens very well. Definitely radio ready. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

Torrey,
Fantastic musicianship on display- I remember the original and you`ve upped your already impressive game here- your vocals and all instruments are energetic and capture the feel of your musical heroes.
There`s a pro level polish to this- very well done!

Robert

This sounds great Torrey!

You sure do have a signature sound, and I love the way you play.

Awesome.

What a masterfully done production, Torrey!
Hey, I like the new portrait. This past year had me working a bit with photo-to-sketch software and I'll have to say, you hit it out of the park with this graphic. Bottom line, you're hitting on all eight!

Thanks Floyd for having a listen! I appreciate it! T

Thanks Andi! I appreciate the kind words! T

Thanks so much Ghostgum for taking time to listen and comment! I appreciate it! T

I gave up keeping up with music decades ago. I guess I, like many, are stuck in a music time loop.

What a music treat! So much going on to please my ears. The production sounds like it was done in a professional studio.

Thanks Dave! I really appreciate that! T

Howdy Torrey....

This is very cool.
Definitely has a Fagan vibe....what's not to like.

Very well done in all aspects.

Carry on...

Torrey,

Cool Intro.!
Excellent Guitar!
Awesome vocals!
Outstanding and pro all the way.
The ending is swanky.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Thanks Dewey! I appreciate the kind words! T

Thanks Eric for taking time to listen and comment! T

Thanks so much Dan for thoughtful comments! I appreciate it! T

Thanks J&B! I really appreciate that! T

Fagan and Becker were oozing out from every note of this song.

Extremely well done Danisk production.

Torrey

Really pro in all aspects, superb guitar and vocals.

Deserving of all the excellent comments.

Top notch pro work.

Peter

Hi, Torrey !

This just must be your best so far !
everything functions superbly
and what a pro work on every field !
wonderful !

Cheers
Dani

Thanks Bob! Your comments mean a lot to me! T

Thanks James! I appreciate you taking time to listen and comment! T

Thanks Scott! I appreciate it! T

Thanks for stopping by Mario! I appreciate it! T

Thanks Misha! I always appreciate your comments! T

Thanks Robert! It's great to see you around here again! T

Torrey,

What a great opening . . . and that bass is just killer. Real funky, infectious sound. You vocal is stellar as always. Top-notch tune with a great message. Solo and instrumental work is just terrific. Awesome!

All my best to you,

Deej

Thanks David! I really appreciate it! T

Thanks Ed for all the positive feedback! T

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

Thanks so much for having a listen! I appreciate it! T

Thanks Shigeki for having a listen and commenting! I appreciate it! T

Thanks Herb! I appreciate it! T

Thanks Peter for all the positive feedback! T

Thanks Dani! I always appreciate your comments! T

Thanks Deej for the kind words! T

Top notch write, arrangement, production and performance. very professional across the board.

Charlie

Thanks, Charlie for taking time to listen and comment! I always appreciate it! T