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#440591 - 11/25/17 02:47 PM
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YOU DIDN'T GIVE UP ON ME
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https://soundcloud.com/torrey-bliss/you-didnt-give-up-on-mehttps://youtu.be/koylAy23pTYThis is a rework of a song I did a couple of years ago. I wanted it to have a little more snap to it than the original. Kind of draws from a mix of styles, everything from 70's folk rock to Motown. The lyric content is from the heart, it's the way I really feel! Hope someone likes it. Lyrics are in the video. Thanks, T BIAB 1637 Electric Guitar Rhythm Jazz Funk Breezy EV16 75 1236 Electric Guitar Rhythm Smooth Jazz Poppy Ev16 90 362 Acoustic Guitar Strumming EV85 1945 Acoustic Guitar Rhythm Groovin Folk EV85 2195 Piano Electric Vintage Rhythm Cool Jazz Pop Held EV85 Drums Country Pop Ballad Me Vocals Bass Electric Guitar Lead and Rhythm Percussion
Edited by Torrey Bliss (11/25/17 05:33 PM)
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#440594 - 11/25/17 02:58 PM
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Re: YOU DID'NT GIVE UP ON ME
[Re: Torrey Bliss]
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This tune has everything going for it. Smooth cool and mellow with a retro seventies feel.
Great write Torrey. Rob
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#440602 - 11/25/17 03:51 PM
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[Re: Torrey Bliss]
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Torrey,
I haven`t heard the original but this has all the quality you always bring: sincere lyrics and super smooth vocals with the jazzy pop style you are an absolute pro at.
Lovely guitar work throughout is the icing.
Most enjoyable!
Robert
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#440606 - 11/25/17 04:02 PM
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[Re: Torrey Bliss]
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The songs I have heard from you always have such a professional sound quality to them. I really enjoyed this one, and I can tell that the lyrics come from the heart. This song really shines.
Thanks for the share!
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Cheers,
Ember
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#440637 - 11/25/17 06:51 PM
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[Re: Torrey Bliss]
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Love the chord progression on this one Torrey. Super vocal and lyric. Very smooth tune.. Guitar was very cool
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#440642 - 11/25/17 07:12 PM
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Hi Torrey,
Classic sound! Reminds me of very early 1970s MoTown before it faded away. Great vocal and arrangement. Sweet message in the lyric. As all your songs do, this has a very professional sound. I always enjoy your work!
Wishing you the very best.
Alan
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#440657 - 11/25/17 09:22 PM
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[Re: Torrey Bliss]
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Nice bass playing (that's from an old bass player)
Super song! (like a track off of Something/Anything)
your mixes always shine and this one is great
vocals are top notch, very nice guitar
strong write
sweet!
Kenny
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#440680 - 11/26/17 03:40 AM
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[Re: Torrey Bliss]
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Very nice Torrey! Nice groove to this. Love the vocals, those background vocals are perfect.
Great job on the guitar and bass too!
Pure class all the way.
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#440693 - 11/26/17 05:46 AM
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Hi, Torrey !:))
What a lovely tune
with super vocals and
very, very sweet chords
that is exactly what I
dig !:))
Cheers
Dani
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#440698 - 11/26/17 06:09 AM
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“Me
Vocals
Bass
Electric Guitar Lead and Rhythm
Percussion”
I wanna do that when I grow up!
This has your fine signature everything: vocals, instrumental performance and mix.
Pro sound all the way!
J&B
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#440748 - 11/26/17 09:31 AM
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I never heard the previous version from a few years ago, but I certainly enjoyed this! You definitely succeeded in giving this tune the "snap" you were looking for. I loved the drums in this one, they get your toe tapping and have a ton of energy behind them. Not to mention, your vocal delivery here is seriously on point! Over all, it's just a well written song and it sounds very professionally mixed as well. Great work, and thanks for sharing 
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#440780 - 11/26/17 12:12 PM
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Thanks for the kind words Rob! I appreciate it! T
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#440781 - 11/26/17 12:20 PM
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Lovely lyrics and delivery.
Nice guitar.
Loads of style here.
Very tasteful Torrey.
Cheers.
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#440801 - 11/26/17 01:45 PM
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Torrey
Wonderful playing and writing. As others have said pure class.
Sounds superb.
Peter
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#440811 - 11/26/17 02:29 PM
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Hey Torrey, I love your productions and singing man! I am always reminded a little of ELO (and sometimes Todd Rundgren) but those are huge compliments. You still sound pretty much like yourself though and that is the biggest compliment of all. Happy Holidays!!
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#440843 - 11/26/17 03:55 PM
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I appreciate your comments Robert! Thanks for taking time to listen! T
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#440894 - 11/26/17 10:24 PM
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Mr. Bliss...
I am no ladies' man, but your song, "You Didn't Give Up On Me", is the kind of dreamy, ultra-mellow, quietly uplifting song that, if I had heard it in a club on a Friday, or a Saturday night, would put me instantly in my best sweet-talking mode and have me surveying the place for a dance partner:
ME: Um, pardon me, miss, but, I just KNOW that you didn't get all prettied-up as you so obviously are, and drive all the way out here in the pouring rain (I live in Seattle!) just to sit down while the D.J. spins Torrey Bliss' new song, "You Didn't Give Up On Me".
SHE: You're right, I didn't. Are you asking me to dance with you?
ME: Miss, I've been moving with you (pointing at my forehead) here...and here (pointing at my heart) ever since I first saw you this evening. All I need you to do, now, is to take me by the hand (extending it), so I can get you up out of that chair, and allow me to make our way to that crowded dance floor so you, and me, can do this for real...
I'm sure you get the picture. The optimistic title, the slow-bop rhythm, the glowing chords from the electric piano, the bluesy sweetness of the rhythm guitars, the gospel-like testimony of the vocal chorus, the love-making solo guitar and your committed singing provide a soulfully transporting listening experience.
Mr. Bliss, the music you post to the "User's Forum" are maps of many moods.
Appreciatively,
LOREN
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#440930 - 11/27/17 05:30 AM
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Thanks for the listen Ember and for the kind words! I appreciate it! T
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#440962 - 11/27/17 08:59 AM
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I absolutely love your voice, Torrey. That's what hit me the most while listening to this song.
As David said, there's a little bit of ELO in your production (the drums, for example ..) and more than a bit of Jeff Lynne in your voice. And these were some of my musical heroes when I was (much) younger.
Great song, fantastic voice.
Top notch.
Edited by Jon Thomas (11/27/17 09:00 AM)
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#441017 - 11/27/17 03:00 PM
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Nice bass playing (that's from an old bass player)
Super song! (like a track off of Something/Anything)
your mixes always shine and this one is great
vocals are top notch, very nice guitar
strong write
sweet!
Kenny Torrey, Kenny said everything I was thinking. And I'm glad he caught the Something/Anything sound - I couldn't put me finger on it, but that is it! Very Rundgren-ish!!! Super cool sound. Really enjoyed that. floyd
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