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I Can Almost See the Light #539557 06/04/19 02:51 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,271 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,271 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 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: I Can Almost See the Light David Snyder #539559 06/04/19 03:09 PM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 7,406 Sacramento, California dcuny Veteran
dcuny Veteran Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 7,406 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? Last edited by dcuny; 06/05/19 05:16 AM. Reason: Grammar. -- David Cuny My virtual singer development blog Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?

Re: I Can Almost See the Light dcuny #539562 06/04/19 03:20 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,271 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,271 North Carolina	That's rock and roll dude. 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: I Can Almost See the Light David Snyder #539566 06/04/19 03:40 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 6,679 Rustyspoon# Veteran
Rustyspoon# Veteran Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 6,679	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.

Re: I Can Almost See the Light David Snyder #539585 06/05/19 12:05 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 7,806 Northeastern, USA rsdean Veteran
rsdean Veteran Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 7,806 Northeastern, USA	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 Robert S. Dean - SoundCloud Song Channel

Re: I Can Almost See the Light David Snyder #539590 06/05/19 01:26 AM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 876 Ashkelon, Israel DeaconBlues09 Expert
DeaconBlues09 Expert Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 876 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 2024. 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

Re: I Can Almost See the Light David Snyder #539598 06/05/19 03:08 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,315 Florida floyd jane Veteran
floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,315 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...

Re: I Can Almost See the Light David Snyder #539609 06/05/19 04:19 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,948 BC Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff
Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,948 BC	Really enjoyed the lyrics on this one! Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Ember

Re: I Can Almost See the Light David Snyder #539612 06/05/19 05:24 AM 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	Well done David! Really enjoyed the overall vibe on this. Great guitar tone too. Thanks for sharing! Cheers, Joe

Re: I Can Almost See the Light David Snyder #539621 06/05/19 07:10 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,944 Texas Jim Expert
Jim Expert Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,944 Texas	Good write... Impressive lyrics... Really well done! Jim †=☮&♥

Re: I Can Almost See the Light David Snyder #539635 06/05/19 09:06 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357 Robertkc Veteran
Robertkc Veteran Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357	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

Re: I Can Almost See the Light Rustyspoon# #539639 06/05/19 10:35 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,271 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,271 North Carolina	Thanks Misha! That is very kind! 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: I Can Almost See the Light rsdean #539640 06/05/19 10:36 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,271 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,271 North Carolina	Thanks Bob! Coming from you man, that means a lot! 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: I Can Almost See the Light DeaconBlues09 #539641 06/05/19 10:36 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,271 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,271 North Carolina	Thanks Deacon! I am so glad you liked it. 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: I Can Almost See the Light David Snyder #539661 06/05/19 12:56 PM 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	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

Re: I Can Almost See the Light David Snyder #539682 06/05/19 07:21 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,817 Cooran Queensland Australia rayc Veteran
rayc Veteran Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,817 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

Re: I Can Almost See the Light David Snyder #539697 06/06/19 12:41 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,634 Sydney Australia PeterF Veteran
PeterF Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,634 Sydney Australia	David Big and powerful rock & roll. Nice arrangement and a strong vocal. Nicely done. Peter

Re: I Can Almost See the Light David Snyder #539698 06/06/19 01:02 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,588 Ontario, Canada BlueAttitude Veteran
BlueAttitude Veteran Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,588 Ontario, Canada	Great writing, passionate vocal, big rock and roll sound. Excellent! Dave Blue Attitude Website Blue Attitude YouTube channel

Re: I Can Almost See the Light David Snyder #539760 06/06/19 09:45 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,043 Davis, CA G Greg Johnson Veteran
Greg Johnson Veteran G Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,043 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

Re: I Can Almost See the Light David Snyder #539855 06/07/19 02:28 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 1,381 Tangmo Expert
Tangmo Expert Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 1,381	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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