|
|
|
|
#613856 - 09/05/20 06:50 PM
[User Showcase]
NEW SONG POST: Never Letting Go of the Dream
|
|
Registered: 12/21/13
Posts: 6707
Loc: Davis, CA
Veteran
Registered: 12/21/13
Posts: 6707
Loc: Davis, CA
|
Hello forum friends. Just listened to a whole bunch of great songs here! Will continue to catch up this week. There are lots of things that inspire songs. This one was inspired by a film about the late 60's in Laurel Canyon, called Echo in the Canyon. For me, although misrepresented in the lyrics, I was a bit late in my appreciation of that era until about 3-5 years later. But, the wonderful music of that era speaks to me like no other music does. It was as if God shone his light in that small and beautiful geographic location for a moment in time. If someone gave me one trip in a time machine, I would choose there and then. Seeing the film makes me ecstatic, and at the same time tearful, because I feel a sense of loss for a scene I never got to experience. After seeing that film, I had to write a song to capture it within myself. After seeing the movie a 4th time, I realized that there were two scenes which inspired it. One is the song Going Back by the Byrds written by Carole King (one of my musical soulmates) and Gerry Goffin. I didn't realized until later that the theme of going back to a time of innocence was echoed in my song. The other scene in the film was when Graham Nash said "I truly believe music can change the world", and he, with emotion that you could see almost swollen him whole, "I'm not letting this go". That part was also subconsciously taken by me for this song. Really hope you like it, and please comment if you can. I was so pleased with the wonderful response to Whatya Done!! Take care all. https://soundcloud.com/gjohnson-2/never-letting-go-of-the-dream
Edited by Greg Johnson (09/05/20 06:57 PM)
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#613864 - 09/05/20 09:00 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: NEW SONG POST: Never Letting Go of the Dream
[Re: Greg Johnson]
|
|
Registered: 08/21/18
Posts: 1371
Expert
Registered: 08/21/18
Posts: 1371
|
Just fantastic. You're really singing my heart here. I hope I was hearing some electric 12-string arps in there, but I heard them either way. Line after line of sweet refences tempered with wisdom, but still allowed to be. Love this so much.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#613866 - 09/05/20 09:34 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: NEW SONG POST: Never Letting Go of the Dream
[Re: Greg Johnson]
|
|
Registered: 02/20/10
Posts: 2024
Loc: Maryland
Veteran
Registered: 02/20/10
Posts: 2024
Loc: Maryland
|
"My heart was in the canyon and my head was in the clouds." Wow, what a great line. Another winner by one of the best here on the Showcase. Loved everything about this. Fantastic vocals as usual. Need a lyric sheet, might be some other great lines I missed. Liked ending the song with a guitar solo.
_________________________
Windows 10, Intel Core I5 10400, 16 gig ram, Scarlett 6i6, Komplete keyboard, Sony Acid Music Studio 11, BIAB 2020 UltraPlus Pak
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#613885 - 09/06/20 02:48 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: NEW SONG POST: Never Letting Go of the Dream
[Re: Greg Johnson]
|
|
Registered: 01/03/14
Posts: 815
Expert
Registered: 01/03/14
Posts: 815
|
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#613886 - 09/06/20 02:56 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: NEW SONG POST: Never Letting Go of the Dream
[Re: Greg Johnson]
|
|
Registered: 11/30/07
Posts: 4503
Loc: Ontario, Canada
Veteran
Registered: 11/30/07
Posts: 4503
Loc: Ontario, Canada
|
WOW! You have outdone yourself with this one, Greg! Lyrics really spoke to me being a child of the 60's/70's, just an exceptional write. And I'm certainly getting a Byrds vibe with those (sublime!) vocals/harmonies. I watched that movie too a while back, thanks for the reminder, I think I'll watch it again tonight. I'm with Tangmo; Fantastic is a perfect one word summary! Loved it 
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#613915 - 09/06/20 07:54 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: NEW SONG POST: Never Letting Go of the Dream
[Re: Greg Johnson]
|
|
Registered: 08/10/12
Posts: 10523
Loc: Florida
Veteran
Registered: 08/10/12
Posts: 10523
Loc: Florida
|
BEAUTIFUL.
In every regard.
Songwriting - Beautiful! Top-shelf. A real Knock Out.
Vocals - Beautiful! All those guys rolled into one - the Byrds, CSNY, The Eagles, a little Beach Boys, the Mamas and the Papas...
Production & Mix - Beautiful.
Don't ever let go of that dream!
SO damn good!!
fj
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#613949 - 09/06/20 03:50 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: NEW SONG POST: Never Letting Go of the Dream
[Re: Greg Johnson]
|
|
Registered: 12/06/03
Posts: 4993
Loc: Sydney Australia
Veteran
Registered: 12/06/03
Posts: 4993
Loc: Sydney Australia
|
Greg
A lush sounding tribute to a very creative period in music history.
Lovely vocal and harmonies, and a very well put together backing.
Some top quality song writing, producing and performing.
Peter
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#613961 - 09/06/20 05:55 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: NEW SONG POST: Never Letting Go of the Dream
[Re: Greg Johnson]
|
|
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5338
Loc: Sacramento, California
Veteran
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5338
Loc: Sacramento, California
|
Listening was like being lifted and carried away by wave of well-produced nostalgia. 
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#614003 - 09/07/20 07:22 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: NEW SONG POST: Never Letting Go of the Dream
[Re: Greg Johnson]
|
|
Registered: 12/08/11
Posts: 6910
Loc: Edmonton, Ab, Canada
Veteran
Registered: 12/08/11
Posts: 6910
Loc: Edmonton, Ab, Canada
|
Very cool song Greg. Loved you harmonies and did get the Byrds feel. I really enjoyed that film. There was a Winnipeg boy who fell right into the middle of all that. Neil Young made his way down there via Winnipeg to Toronto to LA. Loved the tune
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#614008 - 09/07/20 08:05 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: NEW SONG POST: Never Letting Go of the Dream
[Re: Greg Johnson]
|
|
Registered: 11/29/06
Posts: 2991
Loc: Finland
Veteran
Registered: 11/29/06
Posts: 2991
Loc: Finland
|
Nice story, although I haven't seen that documentary, I can relate to getting inspired by a such a watching experience.
Beautiful vocals and lush harmonies, lovely nostalgic band - especially the picking guitar and the organ create nice atmosphere.
Janne
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#614092 - 09/07/20 10:01 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: NEW SONG POST: Never Letting Go of the Dream
[Re: Greg Johnson]
|
|
Registered: 11/30/19
Posts: 234
Loc: Sunny Florida :)
Apprentice
Registered: 11/30/19
Posts: 234
Loc: Sunny Florida :)
|
Great vocals, nice nostalgic and sweet vibes, I love the feelings that this song generate. You did a really great job!
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#614106 - 09/08/20 04:47 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: NEW SONG POST: Never Letting Go of the Dream
[Re: Greg Johnson]
|
|
Registered: 04/13/16
Posts: 4867
Loc: Cooran Queensland Australia
Veteran
Registered: 04/13/16
Posts: 4867
Loc: Cooran Queensland Australia
|
Lovely melody and vocal performances.
Who's what & where?
_________________________
Cheers
rayc
"What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#614146 - 09/08/20 08:26 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: NEW SONG POST: Never Letting Go of the Dream
[Re: Greg Johnson]
|
|
Registered: 06/09/16
Posts: 3285
Veteran
Registered: 06/09/16
Posts: 3285
|
Greg,
A sweetly melodic tribute to a magical time. Fine lead and near-perfect harmonies with a good approximation of that Byrds sound from the band (for my taste the guitar outro didn`t quite fit; maybe I`m just hung up on the Rickenbaker sound!).
Great work.
Robert
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#614147 - 09/08/20 08:31 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: NEW SONG POST: Never Letting Go of the Dream
[Re: Greg Johnson]
|
|
Registered: 10/02/19
Posts: 294
Loc: Aberdeen, NC
Apprentice
Registered: 10/02/19
Posts: 294
Loc: Aberdeen, NC
|
Hi Greg,
Maybe you ought to go there in person if that place inspired such as great tune! This is such a well done song, the music as well as the vocals. The only downfall I can find with it is the fact you didn't post they lyrics anywhere, or if you did, I missed them. Thanks for posting it, I enjoyed listening to your song.
Edited by Bawb (09/08/20 08:32 AM)
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#614176 - 09/08/20 12:16 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: NEW SONG POST: Never Letting Go of the Dream
[Re: Greg Johnson]
|
|
Registered: 09/30/16
Posts: 1756
Loc: Netherlands, Haarlem
Expert
Registered: 09/30/16
Posts: 1756
Loc: Netherlands, Haarlem
|
Hi Greg,
I didn't know the origin of these songs came out of a canyon. But I know I liked and still like these kind of songs.
You created a nice example of that music. Nice vocals, a catchy melody and good choice of the band. very well done!
It reminds me of some Dutch boys becoming famous in those years (Bolland and Bolland). Probably you never heard of theme, but here in the netherlands we liked them very much for this kind of music.
So you brought some nostalgic with your song. A pity these days are the past now...
But as long as I can hear it from you I'm happy.
Hans
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#614191 - 09/08/20 01:13 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: NEW SONG POST: Never Letting Go of the Dream
[Re: Greg Johnson]
|
|
Registered: 12/05/11
Posts: 12278
Loc: GA USA
Veteran
Registered: 12/05/11
Posts: 12278
Loc: GA USA
|
Having watched the documentary a while back we feel you nailed the era
with the lyric, the band, the melody, the mix and your excellent vocals.
It was a creative musical era that spawned a lot of good music and you've
produced a song that harkens back to the best aspects of it.
Really well done Greg! It sounds like an excellent lost cut from that period.
J&B
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#614239 - 09/08/20 04:46 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: NEW SONG POST: Never Letting Go of the Dream
[Re: Greg Johnson]
|
|
Registered: 06/05/12
Posts: 1081
Expert
Registered: 06/05/12
Posts: 1081
|
Beautiful song. Great use of the band. Above all else, the 60's showed the power of music, especially the power of the three minute (or so) popular song style. We are still feeling the reverberation of that era today.
_________________________
My music can be heard at: The Cracks
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#614260 - 09/08/20 08:21 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: NEW SONG POST: Never Letting Go of the Dream
[Re: Greg Johnson]
|
|
Registered: 12/29/12
Posts: 6302
Loc: Originally Missouri ... Now Al...
Veteran
Registered: 12/29/12
Posts: 6302
Loc: Originally Missouri ... Now Al...
|
Hi Greg ...
I'm still drifting on that cloud that's floating over the canyon.
This is awesome, my friend! I can think of no rational reason you're not a household name ... it should be. two things, besides your magic voice, that stuck out in the best of ways as I listened:
1. I love the way you split the vocal harmony so wide. Your low harmony on the right channel was so nice ... I know we always complement you on that soaring high range you possess, but this is the first time I've heard you sing that low. It was dang good!
2. The 12 string just carries the listener to the era and sets him/her right in the middle of it. I was in high school at that time - you got me looking for my the homework I need to do!
This is a truly authentic sound. It was a fabulous listen. I, like the others here, fee privileged to hear your music ... not just thankful, appreciative and delighted by it ... but truly privileged.
Take care and be safe ...
Alan
_________________________
BIAB 2022 Ultra Plus-all StylePaks*Win10*8GB DDR4*I5-6th Gen*AT 2035 Mic*Peavey Nashville 112 Amp*Ibanez ART120 Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#614289 - 09/09/20 05:51 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: NEW SONG POST: Never Letting Go of the Dream
[Re: Greg Johnson]
|
|
Registered: 05/22/11
Posts: 3529
Loc: Florida
Veteran
Registered: 05/22/11
Posts: 3529
Loc: Florida
|
Greg, this is an extraordinary write and performance! I have a great affection for that time and place. Although I’ve never been there ( spent about an hour in smog filled LA in 1970 and immediately headed north) It was a huge influence on me. My first band played “ Feel A Whole Lot Better” by the Byrds. Petty covered it just a few years ago and I was thrilled. CSN&Y, Jackson Browne, The Eagles and several more California bands were among my favorites. This song has captured the era perfectly with the exquisite harmonies of vocals and the peace movement. I believe hearts were in the right place but it was not sustainable in the harsh realities of the real world. Thanks for the trip back in time so eloquently delivered, Tom
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#614332 - 09/09/20 11:58 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: NEW SONG POST: Never Letting Go of the Dream
[Re: Greg Johnson]
|
|
Registered: 12/23/17
Posts: 782
Loc: Alabama
Journeyman
Registered: 12/23/17
Posts: 782
Loc: Alabama
|
Yeah, I was 14 going on 15, But, boy do I remember 69. Love this song Greg, your vocals are so d---- good. man you cooked this one for all of us!!! Cliff
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Celebrate National Jukebox Day with Band-in-a-Box®!
Happy National Jukebox Day!
You don't need to go out and buy a Jukebox - if you're using Band-in-a-Box®, you already have one!
What does the Band-in-a-Box® Jukebox do?
Using the directory you choose, the Band-in-a-Box® Jukebox will provide you with background music by continuously play the entire list of Band-in-a-Box® SGU files within that folder! There are many options for you to customize your Jukebox experience, including: Only Play song with melodies, Change Melody Instrument, Random order Playback, Audible Count-in, and more! Plus, the Jukebox will continue to play while you use other programs, providing your favorite music for continued background listening pleasure!
To learn more about the Jukebox feature in Band-in-a-Box®, check out Chapter 5 of our online manual, here. Mac too!
Don't wait - Update Band-in-a-Box® 2022 for Windows Today!
The latest Band-in-a-Box® update allows you to easily see the RealDrums with Stems in the update RealDrums picker, provides an abundance of accessibility enhancements, updates a variety of existing RealTracks, and more! It also includes the latest 2022 DAW Plugin updates!
Don't wait - install it today!
It's Time To Update Your Band-in-a-Box® 2022!
Update Your RealBand 2022 Today!
How to: Options for Installing Band-in-a-Box® 2022 on macOS
The XPro & Xtra Styles PAKs Special Ends September 30th!
Amp up your Band-in-a-Box® 2022 experience when you add XPro and Xtra Styles PAKs... on sale until September 30th!
XPro Styles PAKs are styles that work with any version (Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition) of Band-in-a-Box® 2022 (or higher). We offer 3 PAKs, and each PAK includes over 100 styles!
Xtra Styles PAKs are styles that work with the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box® 2022 (or higher). There are 13 PAKs available, with over 100 styles in each PAK!
They're all on sale only September 30th!
Each PAK can be purchased for $29 (reg. $49)... Order XPro Styles PAKS | Order Xtra Styles PAKs
How to: Using the New Download and Install Manager to Install on macOS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
36736 Members
64 Forums
76010 Topics
672436 Posts
Max Online: 2537 @ 01/19/20 07:09 AM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Previous Topic
Index
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean