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#556184 - 09/23/19 06:34 PM [User Showcase] New Song - A Quarter To Nine
Registered: 06/17/10 Posts: 1849 Loc: Canyon Lake, TX Steve Young Expert Registered: 06/17/10 Posts: 1849 Loc: Canyon Lake, TX	I wasn't really planning on writing a song. But this phrase just popped into my brain, "a quarter to ten". I thought this could make a hook in a song. Then I thought there would be more rhyming and meter options if it was "a quarter to nine". Then, I realized that just happened to be about the time of evening that I had my first meaningful conversation (in other words, leading to our first date) with the beautiful girl that would become my wife of over 43 years now. I met my wife briefly at South Padre (Texas), where we were both performing in a music festival. A few weeks later a mutual friend played matchmaker and brought to my attention that this beautiful girl was interested in me. Her band was playing at a mission in downtown Houston that Saturday night. I went to hear them, and the rest is history! (I hope I didn't overestimate your interest in this, and that you enjoy the song!) Piano, organ, strings and percussion are all Native Instruments softsynth sounds I played. The rest is RealTracks and RealDrums... A Quarter To Nine - Video A Quarter To Nine - Soundcloud A Quarter To Nine ©Stephen W. Young There was a mission in downtown Houston Singing songs of redemption Saturday nights and a hot meal Reaching out to the man on the run Always sure to find one Giving all for something real I heard about her from an old friend I went to hear the band she was in At the mission in downtown Houston And when she sat down next to me It was plain that it was meant to be I knew she was mine for the first time At a quarter to nine She had the voice of an angel Could make you smile when it's painful The one you look all your life to find I was young and free as the wind Not much money, but rich in friends But it was clear, we started a lifetime At a quarter to nine At a quarter to nine... That's when my heart started keeping time At a quarter to nine... I knew everything had changed At a quarter to nine... That's when my heart changed my mind At a quarter to nine I was young and free as the wind Not much money, but rich in friends But it was clear, we started a lifetime At a quarter to nine At a quarter to nine At a quarter to nine === And here are the RT's/RD's... RealTracks in song: 1254:Bass, Electric, PopShiningSync Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 2780:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm Songwriter8thsBrent Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 2541:Pedal Steel, Background ModernPopCountry Ev 110 RealTracks in song: 1850:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopShiningGrittyMuted Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 3203:Guitar, Acoustic, Soloist RnBPopBrent Ev 110 RealDrums [in Song:NashvilleEven8^3-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat Open [size:14pt][/size] _________________________ Steve Young Music "In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody else has thought of." - Robert Schumann
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#556186 - 09/23/19 07:00 PM [User Showcase] Re: New Song - A Quarter To Nine [Re: Steve Young]
Registered: 01/28/12 Posts: 2951 Loc: Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 Veteran Registered: 01/28/12 Posts: 2951 Loc: Murgon Queensland Australia	Hello Steve. This ticks all the boxes as do all your songs. I really enjoyed the chorus and the sentiment of the story line. Thanks for posting. Rob4580 _________________________ https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.
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#556194 - 09/23/19 10:31 PM [User Showcase] Re: New Song - A Quarter To Nine [Re: Steve Young]
Registered: 04/13/16 Posts: 1425 Loc: Stanwell Park NSW Australia rayc Expert Registered: 04/13/16 Posts: 1425 Loc: Stanwell Park NSW Australia	The RTs are well selected and the stuff you played really added the gloss. You did a cool job recording the vocals. Well done. _________________________ 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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#556216 - 09/24/19 03:32 AM [User Showcase] Re: New Song - A Quarter To Nine [Re: Steve Young]
Registered: 08/21/18 Posts: 769 Tangmo Journeyman Registered: 08/21/18 Posts: 769	"That's when my heart changed my mind." Oh yeah. You can never over-estimate my interest in the topic of this song. You really kept this kitchen-table close, lifted at the right moments with your fills and with the tasteful but exciting little instrumental breaks. Until. Until. You opened up with the change-up and the harmonies. SWEET! Altogether a delicious package that has the added benefit of sounding good. I really like this. _________________________ BIAB 2019 Audiophile. Windows 10. Former user of old version. Prefer creating while learning over learning before creating. Passable, intermediate level acoustic rhythm guitar player. Songwriter, lyricist, composer loving all styles.
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#556229 - 09/24/19 06:55 AM [User Showcase] Re: New Song - A Quarter To Nine [Re: Steve Young]
Registered: 12/08/11 Posts: 4466 Loc: Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran Registered: 12/08/11 Posts: 4466 Loc: Edmonton, Ab, Canada	Lovely song Stephen. Super vocal and lyric. What a wonderful way to meet you future life partner. Thanks for sharing.. _________________________ Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709
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#556233 - 09/24/19 07:24 AM [User Showcase] Re: New Song - A Quarter To Nine [Re: Steve Young]
Registered: 02/15/17 Posts: 2711 Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff Registered: 02/15/17 Posts: 2711	Nice work on this - delightfully catchy and easy to follow. Some interesting lyrics too Thanks for sharing! _________________________ Cheers, Deryk
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#556262 - 09/24/19 12:58 PM [User Showcase] Re: New Song - A Quarter To Nine [Re: Steve Young]
Registered: 12/05/11 Posts: 7937 Loc: GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran Registered: 12/05/11 Posts: 7937 Loc: GA USA	Hmmm....well we have a list of the excellent aspects of this tune: - the lyric - the melody - the vocals - all of them - the arrangement - the instrumental performances - the RT/RD choice - the mix - wow, what a soundstage! You have a wonderful way of delivering personal heartfelt vocals without getting all angsty...but with all the emotion needed to pull the listener in for the story. Nobody would walk away from this without understanding the depth of y'all's relationship. Hey, nice photo in the vid! J&B _________________________ Check out our BiaB SoundCloud songs! J&B YouTube Sampler J&B Website Our album "All Over The Map" is on Apple Music, Spotify and others.
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#556273 - 09/24/19 03:18 PM [User Showcase] Re: New Song - A Quarter To Nine [Re: Steve Young]
Registered: 02/20/10 Posts: 406 Loc: Maryland TuneMonger Journeyman Registered: 02/20/10 Posts: 406 Loc: Maryland	A lot to like here, but the background vocals especially were outstanding IMHO. The mix was terrific, too. And I liked the rhyming of angel and painful, worked very well for me. _________________________ Windows 10, Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450, 6 gig ram, Scarlett 6i6, M-Audio Keyboard, Sony Acid Music Studio 9, BIAB 2018 UltraPlus Pak
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#556287 - 09/24/19 05:36 PM [User Showcase] Re: New Song - A Quarter To Nine [Re: Steve Young]
Registered: 06/19/17 Posts: 2107 Loc: Victoria, BC Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff Registered: 06/19/17 Posts: 2107 Loc: Victoria, BC	Janice & Bud pretty much said everything I was thinking! Really wonderful job on the song. _________________________ Cheers, Ember
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#556367 - 09/25/19 07:30 AM [User Showcase] Re: New Song - A Quarter To Nine [Re: Steve Young]
Registered: 08/10/12 Posts: 7489 Loc: Florida floyd jane Veteran Registered: 08/10/12 Posts: 7489 Loc: Florida	Steve... Awesome song in all regards. Love! the beat of this - right off the bat. The addition of the organ in the 2nd verse is the perfect touch (and man! it sounds good!)...and the steel at just the right time. Ditto the piano in the 3rd. Very cool BGVs. And that little touch of steel at the end. All indications of a man who knows how to produce a good song. Your vocals are ALWAYS good. Your mix is ALWAYS good. "But it was clear, we started a lifetime At a quarter to nine" What a great line - and great summary... A solid write start to finish. This might be my favorite of yours (among so many). SO good from every angle. fj _________________________ 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And The other list...
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#556397 - 09/25/19 10:12 AM [User Showcase] Re: New Song - A Quarter To Nine [Re: Steve Young]
Registered: 12/21/13 Posts: 5204 Loc: Davis, CA Greg Johnson Veteran Registered: 12/21/13 Posts: 5204 Loc: Davis, CA	SWEET!!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!! AWESOME!!!! If I were running advertising for PG music, I would use this track to show what the program can do in the right hands!! Beyond the great track, wonderful use of the instruments, and great vocal, the writing is AMAZING!!! "We started a life time at a quarter to nine"........what a creative and fresh approach to thinking and writing. So much of the way we speak and write is generic......we fall into the same patterns. This is SOOOOOOO creative!! LOVE THIS SONG Steve!!!!! Take care. Greg
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#556420 - 09/25/19 12:23 PM [User Showcase] Re: New Song - A Quarter To Nine [Re: Steve Young]
Registered: 11/29/06 Posts: 1563 Loc: Finland jannesan Expert Registered: 11/29/06 Posts: 1563 Loc: Finland	Very nice romantic backstory for the appropriate title and the touching lyrics. I like the development to the catchy chorus, the verses have that excitement of what's coming for the lifetime. I like your vocals including the backing in the chorus. The arrangement is quite delicate, which is nice, although I was expecting fireworks in the end Janne
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#556435 - 09/25/19 02:37 PM [User Showcase] Re: New Song - A Quarter To Nine [Re: Steve Young]
Registered: 10/09/16 Posts: 778 Loc: Central Ohio edshaw Journeyman Registered: 10/09/16 Posts: 778 Loc: Central Ohio	Wonderful record. Great story! _________________________ Biab for WIN 2018 Win 10 64bit Reaper TASCAM Digital deck
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#556490 - 09/25/19 08:16 PM [User Showcase] Re: New Song - A Quarter To Nine [Re: Steve Young]
Registered: 04/02/19 Posts: 27 Loc: Canberra, Australia Leon1 Enthusiast Registered: 04/02/19 Posts: 27 Loc: Canberra, Australia	Hi Steve First class in every respect. A really beautiful job. Regards, Leon
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#556512 - 09/26/19 01:36 AM [User Showcase] Re: New Song - A Quarter To Nine [Re: Steve Young]
Registered: 12/06/03 Posts: 3150 Loc: Sydney Australia PeterF Veteran Registered: 12/06/03 Posts: 3150 Loc: Sydney Australia	Steve A lovely song and floyd & Janice & Bud all made excellent comments about just how lovely. A really great piece of work with a memorable melody and top notch production. Peter
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#556516 - 09/26/19 03:15 AM [User Showcase] Re: New Song - A Quarter To Nine [Re: Steve Young]
Registered: 11/30/07 Posts: 2621 Loc: Ontario, Canada BlueAttitude Veteran Registered: 11/30/07 Posts: 2621 Loc: Ontario, Canada	Excellent! I can't add more to what has already been said, I'll just say that I really enjoyed this song, my new favorite from you. _________________________ Dave Blue Attitude Website
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#556890 - 09/28/19 01:36 PM [User Showcase] Re: New Song - A Quarter To Nine [Re: Steve Young]
Registered: 08/15/17 Posts: 199 Mark K Apprentice Registered: 08/15/17 Posts: 199	Awesome song. I think I can learn a lot about arranging and production by careful listening to this.
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#556904 - 09/28/19 02:47 PM [User Showcase] Re: New Song - A Quarter To Nine [Re: Steve Young]
Registered: 05/16/17 Posts: 1173 beatmaster Expert Registered: 05/16/17 Posts: 1173	All top notch and sounds full and complete , I really enjoyed this . Thanks _________________________ win 10 64 bit 16gb, ssd 500gb, Alesis multimix8 usb,ketron sd 1000,shure sm7b,sonar,acid,mixcraft, variety of plugins.Sample tank 3, digitech vocalist live 2 ,Byerdynamic 770 pro, akg k270,akg k701. https://beatmaster1.bandcamp.com/releases
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#557050 - 09/29/19 04:21 PM [User Showcase] Re: New Song - A Quarter To Nine [Re: Tangmo]
Registered: 06/17/10 Posts: 1849 Loc: Canyon Lake, TX Steve Young Expert Registered: 06/17/10 Posts: 1849 Loc: Canyon Lake, TX	Originally Posted By: Rob4580 Hello Steve. This ticks all the boxes as do all your songs. I really enjoyed the chorus and the sentiment of the story line. Thanks for posting. Rob4580 Thanks so much,Rob! Glad you enjoyed it! Originally Posted By: rayc The RTs are well selected and the stuff you played really added the gloss. You did a cool job recording the vocals. Well done. Thank you, Ray. Really appreciate your kind comments! Originally Posted By: Tangmo "That's when my heart changed my mind." Oh yeah. You can never over-estimate my interest in the topic of this song. You really kept this kitchen-table close, lifted at the right moments with your fills and with the tasteful but exciting little instrumental breaks. Until. Until. You opened up with the change-up and the harmonies. SWEET! Altogether a delicious package that has the added benefit of sounding good. I really like this. Tangmo, thanks for dropping in and listening, and offering your kind words! Glad I didn't overestimate your interest in the how the song came about! So glad you like this one! === Steve _________________________ Steve Young Music "In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody else has thought of." - Robert Schumann
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#557056 - 09/29/19 05:58 PM [User Showcase] Re: New Song - A Quarter To Nine [Re: Steve Young]
Registered: 09/27/10 Posts: 3104 Loc: Sacramento, California dcuny Veteran Registered: 09/27/10 Posts: 3104 Loc: Sacramento, California	Dang... you already had me hook, line and sinker, and then the harmonies kicked in. I'll just say I agree with all the superlatives, and congratulate you on your excellent choice in friends. _________________________ -- 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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