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Hi All,

Here's something new and a bit folky…

This is called Falling Horses.

Falling horses
Running water
Late days in October cold
Mourning losses
Fading mortar
This barn is growing so old

But over and over in the meadows of gold
He runs on for days where the grasses still blow
And every now and then he shakes off the rain
With a swing of the mane

Falling horses
Down the mountain
The slow melt of April's last snow
Changing courses
Smart transporter
This day the wicked wind blows

But over and over in the meadows of gold
He runs on for days where the grasses still blow
And every now and then he shakes off the rain
With a swing of the mane

All BIAB Tracks:
2474: Bass, Acoustic, Held, Ev 085
2505: Piano, Electric, HeldChords 085
2914: Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Folky16thsBrent
RealDrums: PopPromiseEv16 Snare on 4

As always - thanks for listening!

Bob

Hello Bob,

Love the sound of that guitar picking. Fantastic backing track. Intersting lyric, as well. I enjoyed the whole production. If anything, it was too short. I found myself wanting to hear more.

Dave

Very cool song, Bob!

(was hoping you would be popping back in soon...)

A great sound! Love the BAND! I would guess you processed that guitar in some way? It sounds so big. An excellent mix.

Your vocal processing on this really adds to the big sound, too. I like it! The whole thing has a "now" Americana sound.

Well done.

fj

Really wonderful song....really draws you in with the big sound and abstract lyric!! Everything works just the way it should. Another really, really fine song Bob!! Take care. Greg

Well done rsdean! I really enjoyed the overall progression. Great work on the guitars and nice work on the vocals. Thanks for sharing!

What an awesome song Bob. The intro was so cool. Acoustic in the backtrack was outstanding. This has to be one of your best vocal and lyric. A different favorite of mine

Bob

A really nice overall sound - very effective and good lyric.
Always enjoy your folk tinged numbers.

Peter

Very nice folk song, the chorus melody is especially beautiful. Always nice to hear that lovely RT #2914 in different kind of songs. Very poetic and lively lyrics. Mix and vocals are top quality.

Janne

The music is so perfect for the lyric - I pictured the equine scene immediately.
I very enjoyable song Bob.

John

Love it!

First of all, great to see you back here with a new song!

This Is definitely one of your best, you had my attention right from the first couple of bars. Very emotive vocal and great tone.

Track sounds great also, that guitar! Also curious if you added additional processing to that.

Only complaint is it seemed to end too soon, you could maybe try and extend that outro by a couple of bars.

Excellent song and performance, enjoyed very much!

Enjoyed this a lot. Like some of the others have noted, the lyrics projected nice imagery.

Dave,

Thanks - much appreciated.

Bob

Bob, loved this work...nice abstract imagery in the lyric, and I think your decision about using a simple, calming folky-type of style is just right for the messaging.

I did find one thing quite curious… I noticed in your verse that you matched lines 3 and 4 in verse 1 with lines 3 and 4 of verse two. I’m talking about the rhyming scheme. Did you consider switching them around so that you would have “losses/courses” in the same verse, getting a more tight-knit rhyme? Just curious!

Enjoyed it very much!

Floyd,

Thanks very much.

For the guitar, I ran two identical tracks - one panned right with a consistent volume and the other set right in the middle with a lower volume, except in the break, where this track served as the lead guitar. I also widened the reverb on the guitars to give them additional space.

The vocal was cut right up against the microphone for the verses and pulled back slightly for the choruses - I wanted a very intimate sound. This approach helped to increase the overall attack. There are also some lightly tracked background vocals on the choruses.

Thanks again and glad you liked this one.

Bob

Bob,
Wonderfully cinematic lyrics - I love that kind of awestruck spiritual feel you bring to the chorus.
Really nice close vocal and no one does the spare BiaB arrangement better.
Beautiful!

Robert

Greg,

Thanks very much.

Bob

Your song tracks always sound good but ... I think this has a sound all its own. Everyone talks about the acoustic guitar but the bass is what blew me away from the first note. Outstanding audio production!

Bob!

How are you?

Creative write, great choice of instruments

nice imagery, a joy to listen to,

Kenny

Joe,

Thanks - I appreciate that.

Bob

Bob,

As I said on Soundcloud another excellent song from your stable

Always enjoy your style, this would be excellent live

Keep 'em coming

Alyn

Scott,

Much appreciated - thank you.

Bob

Peter,

Thank you!

Bob

Janne,

Thank you - I appreciate the kind words.

Bob

Great song Bob! To me it’s one of your best! Super effort all around! Thanks, Torrey

Bob,

I simply love this. The lyrics are fantastic, so cinematic--amazing imagery.

The mix is great too, very warm, one of your absolute best.

Super.

Really nice work here Bob The backing tracks are superb, and I thought your vocals sounded perfect. The tune has an almost haunting quality to it. I loved the lyrics as well. Very cinematic, and very emotive.

Great job on this, and thanks for sharing!

You have an understated way of singing. I think I've told you before, but you remind me of Tom Waites.

Falling Horses.... been on 2 that fell.... not fun. Fortunately I wasn't hurt too badly either time.

"But over and over in the meadows of gold
He runs on for days where the grasses still blow
And every now and then he shakes off the rain
With a swing of the mane"

It just get more visual than that. Wow!

We enjoyed learning how you recorded the guitar and vocals...that's very nuanced and, man, did it ever work.

Not much more to add...this is an outstanding production and we much enjoyed it.

J&B

John,

Thanks so much.

Bob

Dave,

Thanks so much - very appreciated.

Bob

Nice listen - you've got that folk lyric and sound down pat.

Charlie,

Thanks very much.

Bob

Tano,

Thanks - much appreciated.

No, that was actually the intended structure for those verses.

Bob

Robert,

That’s very kind. Thanks so much.

Bob

Hello, Bob

Very simple but very beautiful!
I agree with Janne.
Very nice folk song, the chorus melody is especially beautiful.
Your vocal just fits this,
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Bob, I like everything about this. As always, your lyrics shine. Once again you challenge and inspire me to write better. Love the guitar.

Steve

Very pretty, and just enough.

As been said above big sound nice vocals, great guitar sound.

With just enough of it.

enjoyed.

Hi Bob,

What a terrific song - perfect in all ways. I really enjoy abstract lyrics as they allow the listener to paint his own image and he then takes some personal possession of the song. You achieved that so very nicely.

Your mix and instrument choices couldn't be better. Kudos, my friend. this is wonderful!

Alan

Jim,

That's very appreciated - thank you.

Bob

Kenny,

Great to hear from you. Thanks for the kind words.

Bob

Alyn,

Thanks so much - I appreciate that!

Bob

Torrey,

Thanks for listening and the kind words.

Bob

David,

Thanks very much!

Bob

Stellar lyrics and production! You have such an engaging and compelling style.

Always a pleasure to listen to.

Voice processing is done extremely well. Cool song!
We love the Brent RT.

Deryk,

I appreciate that - thanks.

Bob

Bob,

You've done a really great job composing this. It's a thoroughly engaging song and I love the lyrics. The lines...


were very, very visual for me, and to my way of thinking were a master-craftsman's touch for finishing the verse-chorus journey.

I really enjoyed the ride!

All the best,
Noel

Herb,

Thanks for listening and commenting - appreciate the kind words.

Bob

Janice & Bud,

Thank you - I really appreciate that.

Bob

David,

Thanks very much.

Bob

Bob, I always love your vivid imagery. Your signature sound is on full display here. Are you still using GarageBand or have you gone to Logic Pro? Cool song and a great sound, Tom

Shigeki,

Thanks so much.

Bob

Steve,

Thanks so much.

Bob

Thank you - very appreciated.

Bob

I, for one, like the lyrics. Good imagery!

VERY nice, enjoyed the listen

beatmaster,

Thanks - I appreciate the listen and comments.

Bob

Alan,

Thank you - much appreciated.

Bob

Lawrence,

Thanks - very kind of you.

Bob

Rob,

Thank you!

Bob

I've also added a lyric video...

Noel,

I really appreciate that - thanks!

Bob

Tom,

Thanks so much.

I'm still using GarageBand, but thinking of transitioning to Logic.

Bob

Phil,

Much appreciated - thanks.

Bob

Graham,

Thank you so much.

Bob