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#539557 - 06/04/19 05:51 PM [User Showcase] I Can Almost See the Light
Registered: 08/29/14 Posts: 5553 Loc: North Carolina David Snyder Veteran Registered: 08/29/14 Posts: 5553 Loc: North Carolina	It's only rock and roll. https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs2/i-can-almost-see-the-light I CAN ALMOST SEE THE LIGHT By David Snyder V1 Each time I see the battlefield Where hate and lies refuse to yield I wonder how the word will end But then a song breaks in my heart And I know just where to start Faith is where it all begins CH And oh I’m climbing up this wall Hold my hand so I don’t fall I’m on my way to paradise I can almost see the light V2 All these lies that we’ve been told Were born in darkness long ago By the enemy of all our hearts There is one truth under the sun All God’s children are as one That’s where the revelation starts CH And so we’re climbing up this wall We’re holding hands so we don’t fall We’re on our way to paradise I can almost see the light Kiss my lips and close your eyes I refute the devil’s lies Bang the drums and hold me tight I can almost see the light Bridge: And all I have is rock and roll But that has always saved my soul And my heart is still on fire I refuse to make it cold I will not be bought and sold I refute all death and sin I refuse to let hate win I refuse to let hate win Ch: And oh I’m climbing up this wall Hold my hand so I don’t fall I’m on my way to paradise I can almost see the light Words and music by David Snyder Copyright Day of Faith Records/ASCAP 2019 David Snyder: Vocals, Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Strings, Keys, Recording, Engineering, Production and Mastering RealTracks in song: 909:Bass, Electric, SmoothPoppy Ev16 090 832:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AltCountryMoody Ev 075 RealDrums [in style:MetalSlowBigTomGroove: a: Toms, Snare b: Busy Big Toms, Snare _________________________ David Snyder Audiophile Everything + Studio + Instruments + Fingers ASCAP, NSAI www.davidsnydermusic.com www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder
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#539559 - 06/04/19 06:09 PM [User Showcase] Re: I Can Almost See the Light [Re: David Snyder]
Registered: 09/27/10 Posts: 4327 Loc: Sacramento, California dcuny Veteran Registered: 09/27/10 Posts: 4327 Loc: Sacramento, California	David Synder testifies! I enjoyed the song. The vocal at the beginning of the chorus seems a bit overwhelmed by the the instruments... But that's rock and roll, right? Edited by dcuny (06/05/19 08:16 AM) Edit Reason: Grammar. _________________________ -- David Cuny My virtual singer development blog Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?
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#539562 - 06/04/19 06:20 PM [User Showcase] Re: I Can Almost See the Light [Re: dcuny]
Registered: 08/29/14 Posts: 5553 Loc: North Carolina David Snyder Veteran Registered: 08/29/14 Posts: 5553 Loc: North Carolina	That's rock and roll dude. _________________________ David Snyder Audiophile Everything + Studio + Instruments + Fingers ASCAP, NSAI www.davidsnydermusic.com www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder
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#539566 - 06/04/19 06:40 PM [User Showcase] Re: I Can Almost See the Light [Re: David Snyder]
Registered: 03/07/18 Posts: 2979 Rustyspoon# Veteran Registered: 03/07/18 Posts: 2979	David, I am not the right guy to comment on spiritual part but, musically this was excellent! It felt like you put a lot of energy in this. Guitars are great. Mix and production is pro level. Thank you for sharing! Misha.
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#539585 - 06/05/19 03:05 AM [User Showcase] Re: I Can Almost See the Light [Re: David Snyder]
Registered: 08/09/10 Posts: 4889 Loc: New York rsdean Veteran Registered: 08/09/10 Posts: 4889 Loc: New York	David, A rock anthem at its finest... You are at the peak of your rock 'n' roll powers. Awesome vocal and arrangement. The mix is big and in your face. Loved it all! Bob
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#539590 - 06/05/19 04:26 AM [User Showcase] Re: I Can Almost See the Light [Re: David Snyder]
Registered: 03/21/17 Posts: 735 Loc: Ashkelon, Israel DeaconBlues09 Journeyman Registered: 03/21/17 Posts: 735 Loc: Ashkelon, Israel	I gotta say David, your masterful selection and employment of RTs and RDs, as well as precisely where and when to have them hold, arpeggiate, or rest, never fails to impress me. The vocals reach and soar, and your delivery is nothing short of flawless. Keep it up, friend! _________________________ Band-in-a-Box 2021 PlusPAK w 2019 Bonus Pak. Custom Build Desktop PC W/ Windows 10 Home 64-bit. CPU: Intel Core i5-9600k @ 3.7GHz (6 core x 6 threads) RAM: 16GB DDR4. Storage 238GB SSD + 2.7 TB HDD. GPU: ZOTAC NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB
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#539598 - 06/05/19 06:08 AM [User Showcase] Re: I Can Almost See the Light [Re: David Snyder]
Registered: 08/10/12 Posts: 9497 Loc: Florida floyd jane Veteran Registered: 08/10/12 Posts: 9497 Loc: Florida	David, A stunningly good write. A great message. A truly passionate vocal. Excellent production. The strummed electric is very effective. Those drums works well. Good mix. One of your best! So good. fj _________________________ 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...
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#539609 - 06/05/19 07:19 AM [User Showcase] Re: I Can Almost See the Light [Re: David Snyder]
Registered: 06/19/17 Posts: 2613 Loc: Victoria, BC Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff Registered: 06/19/17 Posts: 2613 Loc: Victoria, BC	Really enjoyed the lyrics on this one! Thanks for sharing. _________________________ Cheers, Ember
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#539612 - 06/05/19 08:24 AM [User Showcase] Re: I Can Almost See the Light [Re: David Snyder]
Registered: 01/18/16 Posts: 1664 Joe -PG Music PG Music Staff Registered: 01/18/16 Posts: 1664	Well done David! Really enjoyed the overall vibe on this. Great guitar tone too. Thanks for sharing! _________________________ Cheers, Joe
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#539621 - 06/05/19 10:10 AM [User Showcase] Re: I Can Almost See the Light [Re: David Snyder]
Registered: 06/16/00 Posts: 1944 Loc: Texas Jim Expert Registered: 06/16/00 Posts: 1944 Loc: Texas	Good write... Impressive lyrics... Really well done! _________________________ Jim †=☮&♥
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#539635 - 06/05/19 12:06 PM [User Showcase] Re: I Can Almost See the Light [Re: David Snyder]
Registered: 06/09/16 Posts: 3128 Robertkc Veteran Registered: 06/09/16 Posts: 3128	David, One of your most passionate vocals... you always deliver but this one really soars. Love the backing guitars and drums. Powerful and then some. Robert
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#539639 - 06/05/19 01:35 PM [User Showcase] Re: I Can Almost See the Light [Re: Rustyspoon#]
Registered: 08/29/14 Posts: 5553 Loc: North Carolina David Snyder Veteran Registered: 08/29/14 Posts: 5553 Loc: North Carolina	Thanks Misha! That is very kind! _________________________ David Snyder Audiophile Everything + Studio + Instruments + Fingers ASCAP, NSAI www.davidsnydermusic.com www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder
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#539640 - 06/05/19 01:36 PM [User Showcase] Re: I Can Almost See the Light [Re: rsdean]
Registered: 08/29/14 Posts: 5553 Loc: North Carolina David Snyder Veteran Registered: 08/29/14 Posts: 5553 Loc: North Carolina	Thanks Bob! Coming from you man, that means a lot! _________________________ David Snyder Audiophile Everything + Studio + Instruments + Fingers ASCAP, NSAI www.davidsnydermusic.com www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder
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#539641 - 06/05/19 01:36 PM [User Showcase] Re: I Can Almost See the Light [Re: DeaconBlues09]
Registered: 08/29/14 Posts: 5553 Loc: North Carolina David Snyder Veteran Registered: 08/29/14 Posts: 5553 Loc: North Carolina	Thanks Deacon! I am so glad you liked it. _________________________ David Snyder Audiophile Everything + Studio + Instruments + Fingers ASCAP, NSAI www.davidsnydermusic.com www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder
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#539661 - 06/05/19 03:56 PM [User Showcase] Re: I Can Almost See the Light [Re: David Snyder]
Registered: 02/15/17 Posts: 3414 Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff Registered: 02/15/17 Posts: 3414	Nicely done, David Definitely some good rock music, and I love your lyrics and vocal delivery here, especially on that chorus. It really cuts and is really memorable. I thought the mix was top notch as well. Great work and thanks for sharing! _________________________ Cheers, Deryk
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#539682 - 06/05/19 10:21 PM [User Showcase] Re: I Can Almost See the Light [Re: David Snyder]
Registered: 04/13/16 Posts: 3290 Loc: Cooran Queensland Australia rayc Veteran Registered: 04/13/16 Posts: 3290 Loc: Cooran Queensland Australia	Terrific building arrangement and melody. The non BIAB elements really liven the track. I often wonder how much of any given lyric of yours is satire because, as with many things, there're a couple of ways to read things. I did wonder at holding hands while climbing for instance. In the 1st chorus "And oh..." is buried by that big change to start the section. David, is the vocal a comp? I ask because there were a few moments that may have been sudden cuts etc.OR it could be the media player being a little glitchy. I was really drawn to the string arrangement - it emphasized the build really well. Classic Snyder. _________________________ Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe Pop on over to The Recording Rebels for positive, honest commentary, critiques and support. https://therecordingrebels.com
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#539697 - 06/06/19 03:41 AM [User Showcase] Re: I Can Almost See the Light [Re: David Snyder]
Registered: 12/06/03 Posts: 4351 Loc: Sydney Australia PeterF Veteran Registered: 12/06/03 Posts: 4351 Loc: Sydney Australia	David Big and powerful rock & roll. Nice arrangement and a strong vocal. Nicely done. Peter
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#539698 - 06/06/19 04:02 AM [User Showcase] Re: I Can Almost See the Light [Re: David Snyder]
Registered: 11/30/07 Posts: 3929 Loc: Ontario, Canada BlueAttitude Veteran Registered: 11/30/07 Posts: 3929 Loc: Ontario, Canada	Great writing, passionate vocal, big rock and roll sound. Excellent! _________________________ Dave Blue Attitude Website Blue Attitude YouTube channel
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#539760 - 06/06/19 12:45 PM [User Showcase] Re: I Can Almost See the Light [Re: David Snyder]
Registered: 12/21/13 Posts: 6327 Loc: Davis, CA Greg Johnson Veteran Registered: 12/21/13 Posts: 6327 Loc: Davis, CA	It's only Rock and Roll BUT I LIKE IT!!! Beautiful, inspiring, passionate song, and a wonderful delivery! I love the contrast between verse and chorus with the quick cadence in the mid-range and then the soaring, elongated notes in the chorus.....works perfectly! Really great work!!! Take care. Greg
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#539855 - 06/07/19 05:28 AM [User Showcase] Re: I Can Almost See the Light [Re: David Snyder]
Registered: 08/21/18 Posts: 1363 Tangmo Expert Registered: 08/21/18 Posts: 1363	Really good stuff. Simple delivery in the band in the verses coupled with a hasty delivery in the vocals made for an expectant excitation. When the chorus hit, I could "see" lighters flaring in the crowd, and lots of "swaying". Yeah, I'm a bit tired and sleep-deprived so I might be mildly hallucinating. But, dang it, that's what I saw. Part of your lyric reminds me of one of my old songs. But that's another tale. Much enjoyed. _________________________ BIAB 2021 Audiophile. Windows 10 64bit. Songwriter, lyricist, composer(?) loving all styles. Some pre-BIAB music from Farfetched Tangmo Band's first CD. https://alonetone.com/tangmo/playlists/close-to-the-ground
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