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"Tears" Original Song #615909 09/20/20 03:03 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 470 Ireland H Hugh2 OP Journeyman
OP Hugh2 Journeyman H Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 470 Ireland	https://soundcloud.com/user-219964721/tears-hugh-mcdonagh-2020 I finally got a singer to sing my Song Tears .Last year I posted the demo with my falsetto but this is the real thing.I hope you guys dont get too sad!! The lyrics come from a the book of Psalms 56:8,the verses from a sermon by a friend and the breakdown from a local headstone with a Spurgeon poem.Hope you enjoy . [Link no longer valid] Determined Country Acoustic Piano 1277 Synth pad Pop Believe 1543 Acoustic Guitar 1702 Electric Guitar 843 Open up the book of Tears, Open up the book of Tears, Read the chapters thats within, All the Tears that Ive forgotten remember them again. Open up the book of Tears, Open up the book of Tears You've counted and you've stored everyone of them My Tears are caused by being a fool, And some are caused by circumstance beyond control. All the Tears that Ive forgotten remember them again. Some Tears are caused by this fallen world And some Tears cry deep within my soul Lord I'm cryin ,Yes I'm Cryin to you Tears...... Let no man think he can change too soon, I found it midnight I thought it was noon Open up the book of Tears, Open up the book of Tears, Read the chapters thats within, Open up the book of Tears, Open up the book of Tears You've counted and you've stored everyone of them All the Tears that Ive forgotten remember them again. Some Tears are caused by this fallen world And some Tears cry deep within my soul Lord I'm cryin ,Yes I'm Cryin to you Tears...... Let no man think he can change too soon, I found it midnight I thought it was noon

Re: "Tears" Original Song Hugh2 #616074 09/21/20 04:04 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,952 Davis, CA G Greg Johnson Veteran
Greg Johnson Veteran G Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,952 Davis, CA	Nicely done!! The singer is perfect for the song!! The spaghetti western guitar is an unusual choice but works OK. Enjoyed this!! Take care. Greg

Re: "Tears" Original Song Hugh2 #616138 09/22/20 08:59 AM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 470 Ireland H Hugh2 OP Journeyman
OP Hugh2 Journeyman H Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 470 Ireland	Thanks Greg ,The singer was pretty amazing to work with and the key for me was that she spent time learning the song before reording .The western guitar was the only thing i had that sounded good enough and somehow blended in.Glad you liked it H

Re: "Tears" Original Song Hugh2 #616177 09/22/20 03:21 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,520 Charlotte, NC Tano Music Expert
Tano Music Expert Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,520 Charlotte, NC	I first listened to this yesterday, when I was kind of distracted, but immediately realized that I needed to re-start my listen when I could really focus...it's like a tapestry...lots of sound elements, and since the vocal isn't sung "straight" but with many embellishments, that's also part of the artistic weaving in this piece. There's an elegant complexity in this that I really admire. Great work!

Re: "Tears" Original Song Hugh2 #616277 09/23/20 09:52 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 1,749 Illinois CaptainMoto Expert
CaptainMoto Expert Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 1,749 Illinois	Excellent! Beautiful vocals. An Old Man Make'n Music https://sites.google.com/view/captainmoto-com/home?authuser=0

Re: "Tears" Original Song Hugh2 #618375 10/08/20 12:48 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 470 Ireland H Hugh2 OP Journeyman
OP Hugh2 Journeyman H Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 470 Ireland	Hi All ,thank you for your comments on the song. I have added the newer version which is structured differently and mastered differently of the song "Tears",Hope you enjoy urs Hugh Newest Version https://soundcloud.com/user-219964721/tears-ahugh-mcdonagh-2020

Re: "Tears" Original Song CaptainMoto #618376 10/08/20 12:50 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 470 Ireland H Hugh2 OP Journeyman
OP Hugh2 Journeyman H Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 470 Ireland	Thanks Captain, Ive added a newer version ,a bit catchier i think urs hugh https://soundcloud.com/user-219964721/tears-ahugh-mcdonagh-2020

Re: "Tears" Original Song Tano Music #618378 10/08/20 12:52 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 470 Ireland H Hugh2 OP Journeyman
OP Hugh2 Journeyman H Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 470 Ireland	Thanks Tano for your kind words ,Ive added I think an even better version which i changed the structure of the song to make it a bit more catchy urs hugh https://soundcloud.com/user-219964721/tears-ahugh-mcdonagh-2020

Re: "Tears" Original Song Hugh2 #618547 10/10/20 05:46 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357 Robertkc Veteran
Robertkc Veteran Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357	Hugh, The newer version has a better fit between the very good vocals and backing...and is certainly catchier, although that comes at slight cost to lyric clarity in places( the vocalist is talented and has a free way with embellishing the melody). I enjoyed your psalm in a pop style! Robert

Re: "Tears" Original Song Robertkc #618592 10/10/20 12:02 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 470 Ireland H Hugh2 OP Journeyman
OP Hugh2 Journeyman H Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 470 Ireland	Thanks Robert, the thought process on changing structure happened when I heard the vocalist as she brought a campfire feel to it in my ears and i doubled up on the chorus to accomodate .She was very talented I have to say ,thanks for the listen and tips Hugh

Re: "Tears" Original Song Hugh2 #618598 10/10/20 12:36 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,945 Victoria, BC Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff
Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,945 Victoria, BC	I think you did a really great job with this, and the vocals are lovely. Glad you found the right vocalist! Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Ember

Re: "Tears" Original Song Ember - PG Music #618606 10/10/20 01:56 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 470 Ireland H Hugh2 OP Journeyman
OP Hugh2 Journeyman H Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 470 Ireland	Thamks Ember,I was very happy with the final version ,the singer was the icing on the cake ,she did a super job and also I find it easier to process female vocals for some reason h

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