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https://jamesdelsono.bandcamp.com/track/up-to-godUP TO GOD I remember all the good times that we, long ago, have had, I remember all the laughter, I remember all the sad, I remember when you hugged me, and when you pushed me away I remember when you left me, on that fateful, lonely day ... And as we further from each other do but slowly drift away, I cannot but try one last thing; to beg God to let you stay, To beg Him, the One Alone who could perhaps make your thoughts sway Towards me, and wonder how, without you, is my life, my time, my day ... It's up to God, if He will, to make a move It's up to God, if He will, to let us choose; It's up to God, if He will, to bring you near; It's up to God; I have to stop right here. We're both walking separate paths, with our hearts beating, apart, We're both taking different walks, away from pain and all that hurt, We're both so very proud, we'll never admit we did things wrong ... Will you ever think of me, and of our love, ago so long? It's your mind, your soul, your choice ... it's our lives that waste away With each, every passing minute, every second, every day, To just talk to you I'd wish, to see if you still want me, And then quietly I'd slink off, and let all this emotion be ... It's up to God, if He will, to make a move It's up to God, if He will, to let us choose; It's up to God, if He will, to bring you near; It's up to God; I have to stop right here. ****** Song Summary ************* Title: Up To God - 26 March 2022 File:Up To God - 26 March 2022.SGU Key=C , Tempo 85, Length (m:s)=3:23 No intro. 68 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 68. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes, Style is _MEDITAR.STY (Meditar Bossa Folk Mandolin Solo) RealTracks in style: 3119:Bass, Acoustic, PopHalfNotesSync Ev 085 RealTracks in style: ~2261:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm BossaSlowKenny Ev 085RealTracks in style: 3236:Guitar, Nylon, Fingerpicking CelticAir Ev 085 RealTracks in style: 3079:Mandolin, Soloist BluesyPopAndy Ev 100 RealDrums in style:NashvilleBrushesEasyBluegrass: a: Sidestick, Brushes b: Brushes, Stick Mixed in Mixcraft Pro Studio 9, with EW Spaces II Studio effect on the backing track, and a little EQ on the voice.
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James,
I think this is your best yet.
A good, solid write.
A very nice backing. Cool mandolin solo.
Good vocal. Always nice to hear you sing. You should do that more often.
I was reminded of Rod McKuen's recordings...
Well done.
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Very well written and performed... Well done.
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James,
You’ve made an art form of the spoken word style . . . but I always like to hear when you sing. No exception here. Solid write . . . really like the structure the repetition of the various line provides (“I remember”; “It’s up to God”; “We’re both”). Nice emotion in the delivery . . . and agree that Mandolin solo is slick—well done!
All my best,
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floyd: thank you ever so much. Any comparison or mention of myself and Rod McKuen in the same sentence (however remote) is, to me, a source of immense pride :-) Thanks!
bloc-head: thank you.
Deej: kind as always. Thank you.
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I agree with other posters - I prefer your singing over your spoken vocal.
Delicately done, and the mandolin fits well.
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Another beauty, James. Such excellent lyrics. The title reminds me of my mom. Whatever would happen (especially if I didn't like it), she would say, "Offer it up to God." One day I said in frustration, "Geez, I always have to offer EVERYTHING up to God." She said, "Now you get it." She would have loved this and all of your songs.
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Beautiful song James! Your voice is very special, nice to listen to.
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David Cuny: you (and the others) are tempting me to sing more often ;-) Thanks :-)
Marty: thanks so much. Your mother sounds like a really wonderful lady - you really do take after her. Thank you.
Rob and Anne-Marie: thanks for the comments, both about the song and about my voice - the latter, many on here know how insecure I feel about. This gives me the courage to try and sing again - so kind of you to comment so nicely on it!
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I really like the arrangement and the phrasing of the lyrics.
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Lovely song James. Gentle backtrack and very tasteful delicate vocal. Well done..
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Alexander: thank you for your kind and perceptive comment!
Scott: thanks so much. I really appreciate that you take the time to listen!
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James, you have a style all your own and you do it so well.
Your vocal was very good so yes you should sing more.
Great lyrics and a super mix
Two thumbs up
I want my last spoken words to be "I hid a million dollars under the........................"
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Wonderful love song, James. Inspirational and genuine.
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Mario: thank you. Ever so kind. If and when inspiration strikes again, I'll try to sing some more! :-)
Ed: thank you. Always a pleasure to hear from you.
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"you (and the others) are tempting me to sing more often ;-) Thanks :-)"
Go for it!
We also felt the McKuen vibe.
Like Marty we both thought of our mothers and how much they would have related to this.
Nice band, vocal and mando solo!
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Janice, Bud: thank you. Way too kind, especially with the McKuen (whose shoes I am not fit to clean, of course) vibe comment. Like I said to floyd, any comparison to him - however remote - is of course flattering :-) - so thank you. I'm so glad you enjoyed the song.
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