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BREAKING CHAINS #733753 10/06/22 05:25 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,254 United States Torrey Bliss OP Veteran
OP Torrey Bliss Veteran Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,254 United States	BREAKING CHAINS I haven't had time to hardly be involved around here much these days (I've been out of the country for a bit, but now I'm back in the states) but still want to contribute something occasionally! It's much different than my usual fare. The title is borrowed from an earlier offering I put up a couple of years ago and the music/melody is from an even later offering. This is a co-write once again with Ron Helm. It's what I would class as mountain folk as attested to by some of the realtracks used! The band carried almost all the load on this one and I'm not complaining! I will be trying to catch up and comment on what everyone else is posting over the next few days! Thanks to all of you who give it a moment to listen! I appreciate it! T BIAB Drums- NashTrain EV16 Bass- 1825 Pop Modern Groove EV16 Mandola - 3155 American Mountain EV16 Guitar - 3185 Acoustic Mountain 16ths Quinn Piano- 2917 Acoustic Country Folk 8th's Mike Fiddle- 3157 5 String American Mountain 16ths Me Vocals Additional Piano Breaking Chains Words and music by Torrey Bliss and Ron Helm ©2022 Glass Gate Music BMI Born to fail you've always heard it And you heard them say you were no good You wished someday they'd see how you really felt Somehow you knew they never would Oh, the things in life that lead to ruin That keep you buried in your past How it takes your peace of mind and never lets you find A love that will forever last Ooh you need something to hold onto Ooh take a look it's right in front of you There's someone who can feel your heartache And He'll take away your pain He's the one you know who'll never leave you Don't you know He's breaking chains It's time to face a new day dawning And turn your eyes toward the Son Forget where you have been, it's time to live again Through Him your battle has been won Ooh there's a promise you can hold onto Ooh given by the one who'll stand by you Tell Him, Lord come and take my burden I know your love is never gonna change And that you're here to heal the broken hearted Before I was born you knew my name You're the one who knows my heartache You're the one who feels my pain You're the one I know who'll never leave me You're the one who's breaking chains Why do you spend your time contemplating The perpetual state you're in Why don't you turn around, it's time to lay it down You know it's not the way to live Ooh there's a gift that He has given you Ooh Oh the time has come for your breakthrough Say, Lord help me with my burden I know your love is never gonna change And that you're here to heal the broken hearted Before I was born you knew my name You're the one who knows my heartache You're the one who feels my pain You're the one I know who'll never leave me You're the one who's breaking chains

Re: BREAKING CHAINS Torrey Bliss #733755 10/06/22 05:30 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 6,621 United States rsdean Veteran
rsdean Veteran Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 6,621 United States	Torrey, This is so good! It's you, but "unplugged" and it sounds tremendous! I absolutely love this one... Will be going back for many more listens. Bob

Re: BREAKING CHAINS Torrey Bliss #733769 10/06/22 07:14 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2022 Posts: 827 California Brad Williams Expert
Brad Williams Expert Joined: Feb 2022 Posts: 827 California	Great job Torrey, I agree with Bob's assessment. Great production and write. Loved the way you built the song from the ground up and brought it back down slightly at the end. It really kept me waiting for whatever was coming next. Like this stuff a lot! https://soundcloud.com/user-722422510/tracks

Re: BREAKING CHAINS Torrey Bliss #733773 10/06/22 07:30 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,891 Heartland, USA firesong Expert
firesong Expert Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,891 Heartland, USA	Torrey...this is a bit outside your box stylistically...but as Bob said when you 'unplug' you step into another lane that fits your voice so well...first off what a great songwriting team you and Ron are together...this is such an uplifting positive expression...I love the message but seriously you had me with the Oohs!...harmony, harmony, harmony! it's what successful living is all about and (IMHO) music too...love the way the song opens up instrumentally and vocally...a voice and an acoustic guitar is the perfect way to open a song IMO...but the right additions are the way to end a song perfectly and some harmony Ooh's (only wish you had thrown in an 'Aah' or two loved it! Dan 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: BREAKING CHAINS Torrey Bliss #733812 10/06/22 11:53 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,892 Davis, CA G Greg Johnson Veteran
Greg Johnson Veteran G Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,892 Davis, CA	Turn your eyes toward the "Son".......LOVE IT!!! Really catchy, well-written song!!! And the production and vocal are right on the money!!! Great!! Take care. Greg

Re: BREAKING CHAINS rsdean #733851 10/06/22 01:48 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,254 United States Torrey Bliss OP Veteran
OP Torrey Bliss Veteran Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,254 United States	Originally Posted By: rsdean Torrey, This is so good! It's you, but "unplugged" and it sounds tremendous! I absolutely love this one... Will be going back for many more listens. Bob Thanks Bob! Your comments are encouraging and appreciated! T

Re: BREAKING CHAINS Torrey Bliss #733855 10/06/22 02:21 PM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,144 Maryland TuneMonger Veteran
TuneMonger Veteran Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,144 Maryland	Interesting to hear you in a more acoustic setting, but the musical quality is still nonpareil. Some nice lyrical phrase turns. I almost thought you had written a secular song but then the lyrics found their familiar theme. Great work as always. Windows 10, Intel Core I5 10400, 16 gig ram, Scarlett 6i6, Komplete keyboard, Sony Acid Music Studio 11, BIAB 2020 UltraPlus Pak

Re: BREAKING CHAINS Torrey Bliss #733878 10/06/22 07:21 PM User Showcase
Joined: May 2015 Posts: 2,789 Aichi, Japan animarorecords Veteran
animarorecords Veteran Joined: May 2015 Posts: 2,789 Aichi, Japan	Torrey, A very nice song! It's amazing to hear such an acoustic sound from you. It has a different taste than your usual tune, and I listened to it with great interest. Your vocals are great as always. Enjoyed my listen a lot. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi

Re: BREAKING CHAINS Torrey Bliss #733887 10/06/22 11:16 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2022 Posts: 1,558 3rd rock from the sun B.D.Thomas Expert
B.D.Thomas Expert Joined: Jul 2022 Posts: 1,558 3rd rock from the sun	I like the style and feel of the song, and the contrast between the unplugged opening and the fully produced part works very well. Extra kudos for using your beautiful "ooh" harmonies in the right way without overdoing it. Making bits and bytes sound good... Goldmania Bella - A One-Man Girlband with no fans Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube

Re: BREAKING CHAINS Torrey Bliss #733959 10/07/22 01:39 PM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 2,698 Virginia USA Ezekiel's Storm Veteran
Ezekiel's Storm Veteran Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 2,698 Virginia USA	Good song, Torrey. Chorus is memorable, and I particularly like the prechorus (the ooo lines). Vocal is full and rounded.

Re: BREAKING CHAINS Torrey Bliss #733967 10/07/22 03:08 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 7,724 North Carolina David Snyder Veteran
David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 7,724 North Carolina	Hey Torrey, Another uplifting spiritual classic! You sure are on a roll this year man! 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: BREAKING CHAINS Torrey Bliss #733973 10/07/22 03:58 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 479 United States Dewey_MI Journeyman
Dewey_MI Journeyman Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 479 United States	Great job on the production and vocals! I love how it builds in intensity. Great lyrics and vocals as well. https://soundcloud.com/dewey-longuski https://www.facebook.com/NSAIMidMichigan

Re: BREAKING CHAINS Brad Williams #733984 10/07/22 04:46 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,254 United States Torrey Bliss OP Veteran
OP Torrey Bliss Veteran Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,254 United States	Originally Posted By: Brad Williams Great job Torrey, I agree with Bob's assessment. Great production and write. Loved the way you built the song from the ground up and brought it back down slightly at the end. It really kept me waiting for whatever was coming next. Like this stuff a lot! Thanks Brad! I always appreciate your positive supportive comments! T

Re: BREAKING CHAINS Torrey Bliss #734017 10/08/22 03:29 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2019 Posts: 3,362 Dallas, PA, USA BabuMusic Veteran
BabuMusic Veteran Joined: May 2019 Posts: 3,362 Dallas, PA, USA	Hi, Torrey and Ron. What a terrific collab. Really cool how this good song keeps getting better as it grows. As it develops, the mix develops, and at each turn I find something else in there that adds so much to the song. The melody moves quite fluidly and it's very catchy. There are no loose ends; every piece points toward perfection. Really well done. 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: BREAKING CHAINS Torrey Bliss #734020 10/08/22 03:34 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 954 olemon Expert
olemon Expert Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 954	Great vocals. Really like how it builds, and the ending is very nice too. Good one! My songs are here: https://soundcloud.com/scott-h-olson

Re: BREAKING CHAINS firesong #734040 10/08/22 04:41 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,254 United States Torrey Bliss OP Veteran
OP Torrey Bliss Veteran Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,254 United States	Originally Posted By: firesong Torrey...this is a bit outside your box stylistically...but as Bob said when you 'unplug' you step into another lane that fits your voice so well...first off what a great songwriting team you and Ron are together...this is such an uplifting positive expression...I love the message but seriously you had me with the Oohs!...harmony, harmony, harmony! it's what successful living is all about and (IMHO) music too...love the way the song opens up instrumentally and vocally...a voice and an acoustic guitar is the perfect way to open a song IMO...but the right additions are the way to end a song perfectly and some harmony Ooh's (only wish you had thrown in an 'Aah' or two loved it! Dan Thanks Dan! The harmony work on this one was a real challenge! This type of song requires the harmonies to be as good as possible because they are more noticeable and vital to the overall sound of the song! They certainly could have been done better by others, but I gave it my best! T

Re: BREAKING CHAINS Greg Johnson #734113 10/09/22 01:24 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,254 United States Torrey Bliss OP Veteran
OP Torrey Bliss Veteran Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,254 United States	Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson Turn your eyes toward the "Son".......LOVE IT!!! Really catchy, well-written song!!! And the production and vocal are right on the money!!! Great!! Take care. Greg Thanks Greg! Your comments mean a lot to me! T

Re: BREAKING CHAINS Torrey Bliss #734123 10/09/22 05:36 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 2,616 J justanoldmuso Veteran
justanoldmuso Veteran J Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 2,616	a song master strikes again. SERIOUSLY. love the way the song builds and the vocs. talking about 'gift' s your very gifted torrey. very catchy song. best om New Song "PRETTY GIRL" for my wife...Dec 2023 (my vocs....mixed for good earbuds.) https://soundcloud.com/alfsongs/prettygirlrbfinalcalfsongsdec2023mp3 (and rock song THE STALLION and bluegrass song... BANKER MAN....90 songs useing bb/rb.)

Re: BREAKING CHAINS TuneMonger #734146 10/09/22 08:05 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,254 United States Torrey Bliss OP Veteran
OP Torrey Bliss Veteran Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,254 United States	Originally Posted By: TuneMonger Interesting to hear you in a more acoustic setting, but the musical quality is still nonpareil. Some nice lyrical phrase turns. I almost thought you had written a secular song but then the lyrics found their familiar theme. Great work as always. Thanks for taking time to listen and comment TM, I appreciate it! T

Re: BREAKING CHAINS Torrey Bliss #734147 10/09/22 08:45 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 4,048 The Netherlands RnAM Veteran
RnAM Veteran Joined: May 2014 Posts: 4,048 The Netherlands	Very well built from the beginning to the end. Wonderful music. Good lyrics and beautiful vocals, great Ooooh's. 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/

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