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So here is a new song inspired by the last great song by Robert Dean called Visions of Woodstock. I told Bob that I got all fired up and heard another song in my head right after I finished hearing his song, and I would send him the results. Here it is Bob.  https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs/walking-backwardsI loved your lyrics so much Bob I decided to paste my here like a poetry slam or something. Dang there is some good stuff on this forum. They are also on Soundcloud. Real Tracks underneath. Have fun. Walking Backwards By David Snyder V1 A man in a Black Mercedes Just pulled on up on the row Greasy hair and diamond rings Tells me things I need to know I say tell me something lawyer How do you stand the radio Sounds like the kind of music They might be playing down below All the young kids chasing Somebody else’s schemes Repeating worn out phrases They don't even know what they mean I look up don’t see the sky Just neon everywhere Every cell in me says what the hell You know I just don’t care CH: I’m walking backwards All the way back down the hill Away from the big machine I hate working in this mill V2 Next I meet the Devil Dressed in purest white Pointing to the billboard charts And a stadium of light I say tell me something devil Something don’t feel right Your music sounds like gunfire And it’s drowning out the night And every prophet’s chasing Somebody else’s schemes Souls like scattered ashes In a world of broken dreams I look up don’t see the sky Just neon everywhere Every cell in me says this is hell And I’m getting out of here CH 2: I’m walking backwards All the way back down the hill Away from the big machine I hate working in the mill Gonna drive back to the lake all right Gonna get myself baptized Gonna kiss that pretty girl You know the one with the angel eyes I’m walking backwards Running from this scene I’m walking backwards Walking backwards to my dreams CH 3: I’m walking backwards All the way back down the hill I say to hell with your big machine I hate working in the mill Gonna drive back to the lake all right Gonna get myself baptized Gonna kiss that pretty girl You know the one with the angel eyes I’m walking backwards Running from this scene I’m walking backwards Walking backwards to my dreams All music and lyric copyright 2016 by David Snyder Title: Walking Backwards Key=D , Tempo 93, Length (m:s)=3:47 RealTracks in style: 1827:Bass, Electric, PopModernGrooveA-B Ev16 075 RealTracks in style: 1839:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopModernGrooveA-B Ev16 075 RealTracks in style: 2537:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPopSlow16thsZane Ev16 075 RealTracks in style: 1828:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm PopModernGroove Ev16 075 RealDrums in style: PopModernGrooveSync16^6-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride Stratocaster and Additional Guitars: David Snyder Vocals: David Snyder
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David, YES! Love it! This is my kind of song... Such cool lyrics and another tremendous vocal workout - really great stuff. The guitars and instrumentation really stand out and build on each other with some nice separation. I can easily hear Dylan, Petty or Van Morrison doing this one. Thanks again for the very nice comments on my stuff. I'm a big fan. Bob
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Wow, I love this!! Have not listened to Bob's yet-coming next (actually, it just started playing-I hear that dream guitar). Yours in very Dylanesque David. Lyrics are somewhat cryptic at times but the message is clear, and I love it! Energy, mix, arrangement are wonderful. Great stuff!!! Take care. Greg
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U r doing it again David ! Bravo !
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Not one backward step here David. This was pure go forward; you are moving into your slot. Your challenging your own level and enjoying it, because it’s working.
I enjoyed everything.
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Hi David,
My goodness. It sounds like you really enjoyed putting this one together. The write, the performance and the production abound with enthusiasm. It's been really interesting watching your journey of the forum. One thing that's clear to me is that BIAB/RB has unleashed a whole heap of musical possibilities for you. And you seem to be chasing and catching every one of them.
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Hi David,
My goodness. It sounds like you really enjoyed putting this one together. The write, the performance and the production abound with enthusiasm. It's been really interesting watching your journey of the forum. One thing that's clear to me is that BIAB/RB has unleashed a whole heap of musical possibilities for you. And you seem to be chasing and catching every one of them.
All the best,
Noel I agree with Noel I think your songs and delivery are getting better with each song. Like this one.
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Excellent work, Andy. I love the energy in the delivery, and the production/mix is excellent. Very enjoyable.  John
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David,
A good write. Neat lyric. Good energy in the delivery and production.
I found myself wishing that you were not "sounding like Dylan". The song is good enough that you should be "sounding like David Snyder".
The guitars sound good. And the vocal is well recorded and sits nicely in the mix. The drums need some definition (maybe just volume). They get buried in the mix at times.
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Pleasantly oblique, David. Love this style.
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Dylan style and clever but cryptic lyrics..oh yeah, that's in our
wheelhouse!
It all works for us....agree with fj in that pulling up the drums would
be good. Make that cool rhythm snap.
Great energy and very enjoyable!
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Hi David, I think this is my new favorite of yours... I like the energy in it, and the band sounds perfect for the song. It comes across as more than a song, almost an anthem. It's interesting to see you feeding off Bob's energy. It had never occurred to me before, but now I see a real similarity of style between you two and I think you share the same core philosophy of what good music should be made of. I heard TANGLED UP IN BLUE all through this, but I think floyd makes a good point when he says that you should sound like David Snyder more than like Bob Dylan. Having said that, I think it's impossible to sound like somebody else entirely... so if you are comfortable with some of Dylan's vocal style, spin it a bit to make it your own. Or not.. I'm just kicking ideas around, not giving advice. I thought the lyrics to this were quite good. A few lines that stood out to me were: Greasy hair and diamond rings
Tells me things I need to know I say tell me something devil
Something don’t feel right
Your music sounds like gunfire
And it’s drowning out the night The lyrics remind me of something Paul Simon might have written. Anyway, I enjoyed the listen and I'm happy to see forum members inspiring one another! Let's hope that trend continues!
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Thanks Bob!! Let's keep it going!!
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Thanks John, I haven't been called Andy in a while, but I can tell you this, I have been called a lot worse!! Just kidding. Thanks for the feedback!! Means a lot.
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Hey Floyd, Thanks man. Drums are an easy fix. Hard to get all that right the first time without other ears. Glad I have you guys!! With regard to vocals, I just sang this raw with no filters, so I would have to think about how I would approach it otherwise. But I will think about it!
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Thanks guys. Yeah the drums are an easy fix. Hard to get all of that right the first tine. Glad I have you!!
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Thanks Pat, as mentioned to Floyd, I just sang this raw with no filters and have no idea what I would do on a retake, but I will definitely give it some thought.
Re: the inspiration. I have to say I get A LOT of inspiration from this forum because people are writing real stuff, and there are a lot of people writing from their guts. Bob is one example, but there are plenty more on this forum. When I hear raw authenticity, it always ignites another song in me so this forum is great for that.
I also am appreciative of the feedback, I trust it more than commercial feedback because people just seem open and genuine and tell you what they think, and there is no hidden agenda or freaky competitiveness going on. That makes me trust it more.
One final note about lyrics:
When I was younger I got to spend the better part of an evening sitting on top of a burned out Pinto in an abandoned parking lot with a young Micahel Stipe, right after R.E.M. had formed. He told me something to the effect that "if the lyrics make too much sense it's not rock and roll."
According to Michael, and I am paraphrasing, COUNTRY is literal (I walked down to the store today at noon in Memphis) but rock and roll is supposed to be more obscure, and is supposed to resonate in the subconscious. In great rock and roll, he postulated, every listener takes the lyric and hears it in an entirely different way and makes it their own secret story. Or that was the gist of it.
I think I tend to agree with him.
And I am looking forward to a lot more inspiration from this great forum. Thanks!
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David, this is your best yet. The melody draws you in. Great cryptic lyrics. Well produced and well sung. I like it a lot and am going back for more. Tom
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I also am appreciative of the feedback, I trust it more than commercial feedback because people just seem open and genuine and tell you what they think, and there is no hidden agenda or freaky competitiveness going on. That makes me trust it more.
I agree! This is an amazing group of smart and inspiring people!
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Really liked Bob's song, really like this one! man, you pack a lot into the 3:48 or whatever length of the song. Love the explaination of the difference between Rock and Country lyrics. Great images in there in these words. Cool song.
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Hi David,
great lyrics and an energetic delivery.
Enjoyable listen.
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Loved this tune. Very cool lyrics. Excellent vocal
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Hi David,
My goodness. It sounds like you really enjoyed putting this one together. The write, the performance and the production abound with enthusiasm. It's been really interesting watching your journey of the forum. One thing that's clear to me is that BIAB/RB has unleashed a whole heap of musical possibilities for you. And you seem to be chasing and catching every one of them.
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Noel I agree with Noel I think your songs and delivery are getting better with each song. Like this one. My thoughts exactly. Great job.
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Just had to bump this back to page 1. It is very cool!! Take care. Greg
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David,
Enjoy hearing different sides of you. This is like Dylan meets the Boss. I enjoyed the story and the raw emotion. Not trying to analyze it - just listening as a listener and you made me believe what the singer was singing. I thought you did a great job on the song.
(Sorry, I didn't read through all this thread - not much time on here tonight.)
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Hello David,
As Bob says you can hear Dylan's and Tom Petty's style in this one.
I like the arpeggiated guitar in background.
Nice lyrics. Very well sung (singing angry) very suitable to the style
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David
Can’t say much more or better than what was already said, the mix, the lyric, the Dylanisk vocal and poetry like lyrics …love it.
About your comments about lyrics; I have a friend who worked with many rock groups as a publisher, producer or manager. He has walls full of platinum and gold RIAA certified records…anyway he pretty much gave me the same advice about rock lyrics. Hearing that you had the same advice from a young John Michael Stipe is a nice reminder and conformation to guide me writing for that genre of music. Thanks for sharing your story.
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I love the energy!
Great write!
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