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Be Who You Are #441301 11/28/17 11:48 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 223 Jon Thomas OP Apprentice
OP Jon Thomas Apprentice Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 223	Yes, another ukulele song. I know, I know. And the worst part is that I have more. Sorry Here it is: [Link no longer valid] Lots of BIAB tracks here. I played the uke and not much else actually. Here's the band: RealDrums-Ethnic2Beat^3-Brushes,Sidestick 592 Bass, Acoustic Bluegrass Doc Ev 100 589 Banjo, Bluegrass Doc Ev 100 (Rhythm) 593 Fiddle, Rhythm Bluegrass Doc Ev 100 432 Mandolin, Rhythm Bluegrass Ev 130 1287 Accordion, Rhythm TexMex2Beat Ev 120 436 Mandolin, Soloist Bluegrass Ev 130 434 Fiddle, Soloist Bluegrass Ev 130 598 Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Bluegrass Doc And here's the lyrics: BE WHO YOU ARE Say what you think, say what you think, say what you think and take what you need, take what you need, take what you need you know there's only one road to your future you know there's nothing standing in your way and I can really see your true colors you're like a flower in space floating and spreading beauty and grace so, you say what you think, and take what you need and go where you want, go where you want, go where you want and try, try everything, try everything, try everything you know you have a chance to be happy I know there's nothing standing in your way I know for sure this journey is never ending you're like a cherry in may small and sweet and ready to play so, you say what you think, and take what you need and go where you want, and try everything And be who you are, be who you are, be who you are and love, love everyone, love everyone, love everyone cause I believe your story is worthwhile telling I know there's nothing standing in your way it's so much fun to imagine where you're heading you're like a cloud in the sky changing your shape before my eyes so, you say what you think, and take what you need and go where you want, and try everything and be who you are, and love everyone and go where you want, just go .. You're like a flower in space floating and spreading beauty and grace so, you say what you think, and take what you need and go where you want, and try everything and be who you are, and love everyone and imagine new things, and break all the rules and believe in your dreams, and change everything, and learn everything, and try everything just go ... Last edited by Andrew - PG Music; 08/24/20 11:06 AM.

Re: Be Who You Are Jon Thomas #441307 11/28/17 12:02 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,945 Victoria, BC Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff
Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,945 Victoria, BC	You have a very distinct sound to your stuff, which I think is really great. I don't even have to look at your username or display picture to know that it's you! Another great song, and great lyrics. Keep up the fantastic work. Cheers, Ember

Re: Be Who You Are Jon Thomas #441308 11/28/17 12:02 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 1,664 Joe -PG Music PG Music Staff
Joe -PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 1,664	Hello Jon Thomas, Thanks for posting this! Excellent choices for this song and big fan of the Mandolin track. Really glues the elements together. Well done! Cheers, Joe

Re: Be Who You Are Jon Thomas #441311 11/28/17 12:16 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 7,735 North Carolina David Snyder Veteran
David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 7,735 North Carolina	Man, I really like this, especially when the whole band kicks in. Your songs are always so fun! This is great, Jon. Love the lyrics. Love the meaning as well. David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: Be Who You Are Jon Thomas #441419 11/28/17 06:24 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 11,675 Florida floyd jane Veteran
floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 11,675 Florida	Excellent, Jon! Super arrangement, production and mix. This needs to be on a children's TV show. A good one. Like Sesame Street. And repeated many, many times. To become a classic. WOW-worthy. fj 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: Be Who You Are Jon Thomas #441431 11/28/17 09:30 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,613 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 Veteran
Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,613 Murgon Queensland Australia	Hey John. Love your work. Great to see you back with another clever write. rob https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: Be Who You Are Jon Thomas #441443 11/28/17 10:10 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 223 Jon Thomas OP Apprentice
OP Jon Thomas Apprentice Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 223	Thank you guys. I always appreciate any feedback, critique, suggestion. Speaking of the arrangement, I thought that this song was a good way to showcase BIAB and its power. It's really a song 95% based on BIAB, and I think BIAB works, once again, beautifully - regardless of the quality of the song itself, which you may or may not like of course, I'm just talking about BIAB and its incredible features.

Re: Be Who You Are Jon Thomas #441492 11/29/17 06:06 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,558 Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran
Scott C Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,558 Edmonton, Ab, Canada	I loved the sound of the ukulele. This is a very cool song. Very cool when the band kicks in. Adds a cool dynamic to the song.. Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/

Re: Be Who You Are Jon Thomas #441529 11/29/17 09:33 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 3,414 Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff
Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 3,414	Great work here! I love how catchy, and how happy it sounds. I'm always a sucker for the ukelele There's some awesome progressions here too, and it's got a great groove too. Thanks so much for sharing! Cheers, Deryk

Re: Be Who You Are Jon Thomas #441585 11/29/17 03:52 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,254 United States Torrey Bliss Veteran
Torrey Bliss Veteran Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,254 United States	Jon, I am here to say that you make great music!! I can listen to those uke songs all day! Your vocals are excellent along with the way you craft your songs. This is such an enjoyable tune that really starts coming together at about the 2:00 mark and fully erupts at about 2:45. Top level stuff as far as I'm concerned! Take care, Torrey

Re: Be Who You Are Jon Thomas #441599 11/29/17 05:13 PM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,360 Middletown, PA. 44kfl Veteran
44kfl Veteran Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,360 Middletown, PA.	Cool Song!!! another very nice arrangement, this rocks great melodies and super write lots of energy enjoyed the listen! Kenny

Re: Be Who You Are Jon Thomas #441996 12/01/17 05:58 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,892 Davis, CA G Greg Johnson Veteran
Greg Johnson Veteran G Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,892 Davis, CA	Really, really nice Jon!! Love the message. Great lyrics and a wonderful, perfectly matching melody. You're really doing some great stuff!! Take care. Greg

Re: Be Who You Are Jon Thomas #442073 12/02/17 07:03 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357 Robertkc Veteran
Robertkc Veteran Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357	Jon, Wonderfully simple and joyful. There`s a really nice build to the song that takes the listener to a happy place and just keeps going. Excellent! Robert

Re: Be Who You Are Jon Thomas #442109 12/02/17 09:37 AM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 6,631 Sacramento, California dcuny Veteran
dcuny Veteran Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 6,631 Sacramento, California	Everything about your song is great - and it sounds awesome through my tinny Chromebook speakers, which is no mean mixing feat in itself. -- David Cuny My virtual singer development blog Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?

Re: Be Who You Are Jon Thomas #442120 12/02/17 10:59 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 4,048 The Netherlands RnAM Veteran
RnAM Veteran Joined: May 2014 Posts: 4,048 The Netherlands	Very cool song! The ukulele sounds great. Very good vocals Rob and Anne-Marie We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gsdNLE7_Gy8qavoOplQow/videos http://rnam.net/

Re: Be Who You Are Jon Thomas #442234 12/02/17 11:09 PM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,742 Finland jannesan Veteran
jannesan Veteran Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,742 Finland	Nice folk song, I like your ukulele, BIAB doesn't seem to have Ev ukulele RTs. It and mandolins fit this ultimate positive song that really brings smile on my face Janne Hear My Music: Soundcloud YouTube

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