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I've Got The Joy #709088 03/15/22 02:32 PM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2022 Posts: 839 California Brad Williams OP Expert
OP Brad Williams Expert Joined: Feb 2022 Posts: 839 California	I had been very sick for quite a while when I wrote this song to try and cheer myself up a bit. It's really just a simple idea I had when things were not going so well, but I was sure glad my eternity was secure so it all would work out whether I got better or not. https://soundcloud.com/user-722422510/ive-got-the-joy I've Got The Joy I don’t drive a new Mercedes or have money pouring in, people standing in line trying to be my friend. Don’t have a corner office with my feet up on the desk. I’m sweeping up the mailroom trying to keep up with the mess. No crystal chandeliers. No penthouse in the sky. There’s none of that here, but somehow, I’ll get by. ‘Cause I know that there’s a lot that other folks have got, but what I’ve got a lot of folks do not. I’ve got the joy, joy, joy. Got the joy of the Lord in life. I’ve got the joy, joy, joy. Got the joy of the Lord in life. And it may happen someday, but it sure ain’t happened yet, when I cruise around the world in my own private jet. Won’t have a bank account. Won’t need a credit card ‘cause I’ll have a money tree in the back yard. If I row my boat with golden oars and know I’m ridin’ high, or the wolves are howlin’ at the door, don’t know if I’ll survive, Let me tell you friend, I’ve learned to be content ‘cause I’ve put my faith in him and that’s where I find I’ve got the joy, joy, joy. Got the joy of the Lord in life. I’ve got the joy, joy, joy. Got the joy of the Lord. I’ve got the joy. I’ve got the joy. So many people seem to be chasing crazy dreams that never leave them satisfied. ‘Cause they’re always keeping score with the guy next door when there’s so much more to living life. Oh but as for me, well I’m a child of the King so no matter what comes my way, I could be dead broke or rollin’ in the dough. Rich or poor I can say … I’ve got the joy, joy, joy. Got the joy of the Lord in life. I’ve got the joy, joy, joy. Got the joy of the Lord. Oh, I’ve got the joy. I’ve got the joy. Regardless of the circumstance I’m always safe here in his hands so everything will be alright. Through the blessing and the smiles or the heartache and the trials, I’ll raise my hands and testify I’ve got the joy, joy, joy. Got the joy of the Lord in life. I’ve got the joy, joy, joy. Got the joy of the Lord. Oh, I’ve got the joy. I’ve got the joy. I’ve got the joy, joy, joy. Got the joy of the Lord in life. I’ve got the joy, joy, joy. Got the joy of the Lord in life. Oh, I’ve got the joy. I’ve got the joy. I'm afraid that my new-nest to production will show on this one. I had laid all the tracks on it except the piano. A friend of mine, Steve Andrews, came in and put that down for me using my Casio keyboard. This was his first time recording. My wife got me BIAB after all that was completed, so I was able to add the fiddle and steel on at that time. So there's a lot going on, and my hard drive went down before I was able to mix it very well. See what you think, Brad. The Band: I did the guitars, drums, bass and vocals. Steve Andrews on piano. BIAB steel guitar: Steve Hinson BIAB fiddle: Rob Jajacos https://soundcloud.com/user-722422510/tracks

Re: I've Got The Joy Brad Williams #709115 03/15/22 05:49 PM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,312 Southeast USA bloc-head Expert
bloc-head Expert Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,312 Southeast USA	A lot going on for sure... lots of talent on display. That said, the mix is a mess, but I'm confident you will get it all squared away... Fine lyrics and song structure... You can make it work. Bandcamp Soundcloud Win-11; BiaB-2024-latest Beta; Cakewalk; Melodyne-5; Scaler 2; NI Komplete: Focusrite Scarlett 18i20

Re: I've Got The Joy Brad Williams #709138 03/16/22 03:29 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2019 Posts: 3,399 Dallas, PA, USA BabuMusic Veteran
BabuMusic Veteran Joined: May 2019 Posts: 3,399 Dallas, PA, USA	Haha. Bloc-head said it all. Yes, this song really adds joy to the mood, but I'd also like to hear a better mix. Great choices for BiaB to help. Man, this really is a happy song. Enjoyed it, Brad. Enjoy whatever happens! marty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@babumusic51 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/marty-straub and https://soundcloud.com/babumusic-5080285 Band in a Box, Reaper, Cakewalk, Ozone 11

Re: I've Got The Joy Brad Williams #709142 03/16/22 04:51 AM User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 1,347 Versmold - GERMANY PROJECT M Expert
PROJECT M Expert Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 1,347 Versmold - GERMANY	Hello Brad Good song with many arrangements. Very nice is the piano solo at 2:38 Good work Brad many greetings Andi ;-)

Re: I've Got The Joy Brad Williams #709148 03/16/22 05:32 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 1,749 Illinois CaptainMoto Expert
CaptainMoto Expert Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 1,749 Illinois	A wild ride for sure. Enjoy the joy ride! moto An Old Man Make'n Music https://sites.google.com/view/captainmoto-com/home?authuser=0

Re: I've Got The Joy Brad Williams #709159 03/16/22 06:44 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2022 Posts: 839 California Brad Williams OP Expert
OP Brad Williams Expert Joined: Feb 2022 Posts: 839 California	Thanks for the patients and replies, and I apologize for such a terrible sound. I think Marty is right, sometimes you just have to round file something and start over! I don't know how long it will take me to try and re-do this, so I put up another one instead. I will eventually get to it though and hope to resubmit it for comments again. I've listened to a lot of the music you all put out, so I appreciate your skills and am really grateful for your patience, comments and helpful hints. Thanks and apologies again, Brad https://soundcloud.com/user-722422510/tracks

Re: I've Got The Joy Brad Williams #709346 03/17/22 01:32 PM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 2,709 Virginia USA Ezekiel's Storm Veteran
Ezekiel's Storm Veteran Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 2,709 Virginia USA	I love that opening guitar bit and your solo. That's quite a good set of lyrics from start to finish. And you start with a bang: "I don’t drive a new Mercedes or have money pouring in,/people standing in line trying to be my friend." Good song!

Re: I've Got The Joy Brad Williams #709411 03/18/22 08:27 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,920 Heartland, USA firesong Expert
firesong Expert Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,920 Heartland, USA	Hey Brad...now that's a mouthful! I don't know how you got all those lyrics in 3 minutes and 37 seconds that would have taken me twice as long that said great song lyrically...The joy of the Lord is our strength and songs about it should be lively and enthusiastic and this is...I love your choice to add the steel and the fiddle...those are always great choices in a country/gospel song. I do agree that some work on the mix is needed...since you can't remix the original tracks...the steel and fiddle will have to be used with discretion so as not to overload the mix...maybe some post production work on the original track as well...I like the phrases you chose for the fiddle. Love the stuff you're posting...Dan Last edited by firesong; 03/18/22 08:28 AM. www.soundclick.com/firesong BiaB 2024, Steinberg Cubase Pro 13, Wavelab 11.2, SpetraLayers Pro 10, Audacity, Steinberg UR44 Interface, Yamaha Genos, Roland FP60 and FP10, Windows 10 You are who you are because you do what you do because of what you believe.

Re: I've Got The Joy Brad Williams #709441 03/18/22 09:58 AM User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2020 Posts: 836 Chantelle - PG Music PG Music Staff
Chantelle - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Oct 2020 Posts: 836	This sounds like a great uplifting song and you're a really skilled singer, Brad. I definitely could not go through those lyrics that fast. Keep up the great work! Best, Chantelle

Re: I've Got The Joy Brad Williams #709485 03/18/22 04:42 PM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 6,665 Sacramento, California dcuny Veteran
dcuny Veteran Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 6,665 Sacramento, California	Hi, Brad. Despite the issues with the mix, the song comes through. Nice and upbeat, and your vocals are great. Fun song. -- David Cuny My virtual singer development blog Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?

Re: I've Got The Joy Brad Williams #709537 03/19/22 04:56 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 4,048 The Netherlands RnAM Veteran
RnAM Veteran Joined: May 2014 Posts: 4,048 The Netherlands	A really nice song. It has been said that the mix is a bit messy, especially the choruses. Will definitely improve if you work it out. Hope you're feeling better now. Rob and Anne-Marie We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gsdNLE7_Gy8qavoOplQow/videos http://rnam.net/

Re: I've Got The Joy Brad Williams #710692 03/26/22 11:36 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 14,084 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 14,084 GA USA	It is amazing that you can pack that many words in and not have it sound rushed. Well done with that and the writing of an engaging lyric. Regarding the mix reducing the compression and or the limiting or anything to give it some headroom would immediately open up the mix and offer you an opp to setup a sound stage with everybody having their spot. It's a cool song and more than worthy of some tweaking. We enjoyed it! It's a happy song and we hope it helped you feel better. J&B J&B Videos J&B Soundcloud J&B Website

Re: I've Got The Joy Brad Williams #710718 03/26/22 02:01 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 1,815 Mill Valley, California USA D Deej56 Expert
Deej56 Expert D Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 1,815 Mill Valley, California USA	Brad, Nice tune you have here—really strong and clever write. As others have noted, it's much deserving of a better mix . . . but as it stands it conveys your vision and I’ll look forward to hearing it again when you have the time to refine it a bit. Hope you are happy and healthy now! All my best to you, Deej

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