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#296092 - 05/20/15 05:52 PM
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New Song - Friend Of Mine
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Registered: 06/17/10
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Loc: Canyon Lake, TX
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Well, I am back! I have been working a crazy schedule the past few months (pretty much 7 days a week), as well as dealing with some health issues. So I haven't had much energy to devote to a lot of writing/producing. I had a day off this week, and I was thinking about the value of a handful of very close friends I have been blessed to have in my life, and those thoughts turned into this song. In addition to the RealTracks and Realdrums, I added some orchestration (strings, brass, and oboe) and organ. I hope you enjoy it! Friend Of Mine Here are the RealTracks/RealDrums used... RealTracks in song: 2478:Bass, Acoustic, Held Ev 110 RealTracks in song: 1601:Mandolin, Rhythm Pop16Melodic Ev 065 RealTracks in song: 1677:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking CountryBrent Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 1277:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopUpliftA-B Ev16 120 RealTracks in song: 2508:String Quartet, Rhythm PopEvenHall Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 2040:Guitar, Resonator, Soloist CountryRob Ev 120 RealDrums in Song: NashvilleBrushesCountryPopEv16: a: Sidestick, Brushes b: Brushes ******************* Friend Of Mine Copyright Stephen W. YoungHello friend of mine I have some things I'd like to say I hope you don't mind I just want to take the time To say how much you mean to me But words are hard to find You've always been right there for me Faithful as a friend can be Hello friend of mine You always have the words to say To keep me in line You know when to laugh and cry You help me to find the reason why At the right time You've always been right there for me Faithful as a friend can be So when the winds of life blow strong against your face And the sounds of trouble rage against your mind I will pray God gives you overwhelming grace And when you look for me I won't be hard to find Hello friend of mine I have some things I'd like to say I hope you don't mind
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Steve Young Music"In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody else has thought of." - Robert Schumann
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#296096 - 05/20/15 11:39 PM
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Re: New Song - Friend Of Mine
[Re: Steve Young]
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Registered: 08/10/12
Posts: 10214
Loc: Florida
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Always pleased to see you come around again, Steve...
Especially because it means we are in store for a treat..another beautiful song.
Lovely vocals, as always. Terrific arrangement, as always.
You always open my eyes to new instrument choices...the NashvilleBrushesCountryPopEv16 drum kit, for instance - nice. The resonator is used inventively. Your oboe always works so beautifully - the way the cello RT does... we could use an oboe RT like that!!
Your strings are always top shelf.
I listened 4 times while I typed this. A delight!
floyd
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#296098 - 05/21/15 02:10 AM
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Re: New Song - Friend Of Mine
[Re: Steve Young]
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Registered: 10/31/08
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Loc: Australia
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Hi Steve,
The first word that sprang to mind when I started listening was "Beautiful". Then came, "Steve's orchestrations are incredible. It's so good to have him post a new song."
Right at this moment, I'm sitting here thinking, "What do I say to describe just how magnificent the arrangement and the sound of 'Friend of Mine' were to my ears?" Words that are coming to my mind don't seem to adequately describe the aural richness that enveloped me during your song's journey. Your sense of melody, your sense of arrangement and your sense of orchestration are those of a master craftsman. I absolutely enjoyed sitting back and letting your song carry me along.
The lyrics are sensational. You have used the sonic relationship between vowels and diphthongs incredibly well. I've never seen such handling of this before and I'm coming back to this post to modify it after I've thought my way through how best to explain what I mean.
Back soon!
Noel
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#296101 - 05/21/15 04:45 AM
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Re: New Song - Friend Of Mine
[Re: Steve Young]
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Registered: 12/13/13
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Beautiful song, touching lyrics, lovely production. Your vocals are just right, they sit perfectly within the music and are very smooth and genuine. Your RT selections are spot-on for the song.
Everything fits together perfectly.
Well done.
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#296105 - 05/21/15 05:03 AM
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Re: New Song - Friend Of Mine
[Re: Steve Young]
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Registered: 05/22/11
Posts: 3495
Loc: Florida
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Steve, This is how it's done. The real tracks, your spot on vocals and your playing of the strings make for a seamless production. Beautifully written, recorded, arranged and performed. It doesn't get any better than this. Spectacular! Tom
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#296113 - 05/21/15 06:23 AM
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Re: New Song - Friend Of Mine
[Re: Steve Young]
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Registered: 04/07/13
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Loc: South Carolina
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I always look forward to seeing one of your posts and it's never disappointing.
You are such an excellent vocalist, writer, arranger and producer. Your songs are always consistently good and a benchmark for others like me here on the forum to strive to achieve the quality of your work.
Love the song and glad you are feeling better.
Charlie
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#296125 - 05/21/15 09:03 AM
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Re: New Song - Friend Of Mine
[Re: Steve Young]
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Registered: 12/21/13
Posts: 6571
Loc: Davis, CA
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Really pretty song Steve!! Arrangement and vocals are beautiful. The resonator worked flawlessly, and the orchestration was lovely. What software do you use for orchestration? Really enjoyed everything about this one!! Take care. Greg
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#296133 - 05/21/15 09:41 AM
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Re: New Song - Friend Of Mine
[Re: Steve Young]
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Registered: 06/22/12
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Loc: Karlsruhe, Germany
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Hi Steve,
touching lyrics, beautiful vocals and orchestration. I like the harmonies.
Just what I expected when I read your name.
Guenter
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#296138 - 05/21/15 10:02 AM
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Re: New Song - Friend Of Mine
[Re: Steve Young]
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Registered: 04/20/10
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Loc: Florida
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Steve -
Only one word would suffice......exquisite.
Regards,
Bob
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#296162 - 05/21/15 03:26 PM
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Re: New Song - Friend Of Mine
[Re: 90 dB]
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Registered: 08/24/07
Posts: 1780
Loc: Florida, USA
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Hi Steve, +++10 to all said before. I'm glad you're back. Magnificent production, and yes, an oboe rt would be great.
Mike B.
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#296167 - 05/21/15 03:47 PM
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Re: New Song - Friend Of Mine
[Re: Steve Young]
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Registered: 05/02/14
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Loc: The Netherlands
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Hi Steve,
Like Floyd said: when you're posting a new song, we know we're into something good!
This sounds very good. Beautiful, beautiful voice. Crystal clear recording too. Haven't heard that Fingerpicking CountryBrent Ev 120 sounding this bright before. String Quartet also works nicely.
Rob & Anne-Marie
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#296185 - 05/21/15 05:00 PM
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Re: New Song - Friend Of Mine
[Re: Steve Young]
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Registered: 05/23/10
Posts: 1719
Loc: New Zealand
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Hi Steve. I got a lot of pleasure out of listening to this song.
Nice sentiments beautifully presented. Cheers.
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#296226 - 05/22/15 06:11 AM
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Re: New Song - Friend Of Mine
[Re: Steve Young]
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Registered: 12/05/11
Posts: 11796
Loc: GA USA
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"So when the winds of life blow strong against your face
And the sounds of trouble rage against your mind
I will pray God gives you overwhelming grace
And when you look for me I won't be hard to find"
This is an obviously heartfelt write and to us it is outstanding. Your vocal is perfect for the feel and the production ices the cake.
The build through the song, the choice of RT's and your playing are a showcase for what can be done with BiaB in the hands
of a creative and talented user.
And best of all? You are on Soundcloud and we were able to add this fine production to our playlist!
J&B
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#296239 - 05/22/15 09:33 AM
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Re: New Song - Friend Of Mine
[Re: Janice & Bud]
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Registered: 03/04/07
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+1 to all that has been said Steve, your lyrics and melodies are always spot on. 
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Chris
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#296240 - 05/22/15 09:38 AM
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Re: New Song - Friend Of Mine
[Re: Steve Young]
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Registered: 04/09/07
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Great sentiment delivered with you usual excellent production skills.
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#296378 - 05/24/15 12:39 AM
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Re: New Song - Friend Of Mine
[Re: Steve Young]
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Registered: 05/20/15
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Loc: FRANCE
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Hello Steve,
The orchestration and the crescendo could not be better to evoke your feelings. In particular theRealTracks : 2508:String Quartet, which is one of the best I think that BIAB made those last years.
Bravo
Regards
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#296386 - 05/24/15 02:49 AM
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Re: New Song - Friend Of Mine
[Re: Steve Young]
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Registered: 01/28/12
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Hey Steve. Nice to see you back. Always love your music, heaps of passion and mood. Can I have your autograph Rob.
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#296410 - 05/24/15 08:36 AM
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Re: New Song - Friend Of Mine
[Re: Steve Young]
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Steve,
Good to hear you are back.
Your vocal are always spot on, as is the mix and instrumentation.
The lyrics are evocative, it would be good to have you as a friend in real life.
Alyn
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#296456 - 05/24/15 05:35 PM
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Re: New Song - Friend Of Mine
[Re: Steve Young]
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Registered: 06/17/10
Posts: 1983
Loc: Canyon Lake, TX
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Floyd, Thanks so much! Your comments are always very welcome! Noel, Always so good to hear from you, my friend! So glad you enjoyed this one! (In Texas, pretty much every syllable of every word is a dipthong, though, so that comes pretty natural for me.) Olemon, Thank you for taking the time to listen and comment. Very much appreciated. Tom, Thank you very much! Always good to hear from you, and glad you like this one! Charlie, Glad you look forward to hearing my songs, and glad you like this one! Thanks so much for the kind words. Greg, Thanks! Glad you like it! The strings are a combinaion/blend of RealTracks and I have Garriton Orchestra, as well as the Cakewalk Strings that come with Sonar Platinum. (When I'm working on my Mac, I use the Logic softsynth strings along with Garritan, whichever fits the mood/sound I am going for.) I am a violinist, so I try to find things that give a "real" feel to them as much as possible. Occasionally I play my own parts as well, but usually I'm too lazy, and go with one of the softsynths. Guenter, Thanks so much for your very kind words! Glad you enjoyed it. === Steve
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Steve Young Music"In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody else has thought of." - Robert Schumann
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#296472 - 05/24/15 10:08 PM
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Re: New Song - Friend Of Mine
[Re: Steve Young]
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Steve, dag nab it you made me cry - in a good way. What a beautiful moving song. Love everything about it - melody, lyrics, vocals, arrangement, mix....what else can I say...
This song makes me want to share it with the friends I love.
Home run.
Josie
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