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COLD HARD RAIN #744169 12/12/22 10:00 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	COLD HARD RAIN Ron Helm and I had a chance to get together last week and we took the opportunity to scratch out another song. I was thinking of waiting a while to post here but decided to go ahead and do it now. It's about someone coming to the realization that they are not where they need to be in their relationship with God or an individual! Thanks to anyone who takes time to have a listen! BIAB Guitar 3582 Acoustic Rhythm panned to the right in the chorus sections Drums On Demand for all drum parts Me - All other instrumentation and vocals Cold Hard Rain Words and music by Torrey Bliss and Ron Helm ©2022 Glass Gate Music BMI The candle light it dims and fades Outside, there is a cold, hard rain It chilling me down to the bone Since I found myself here alone I hear Your voice in the wind It's calling out to me again I can't find a way to get You out of my mind When I'm reminded of You, time after time Outside, I know there's a cold, hard rain Inside, my need for You remains As life goes on, how can I carry on Without You, it just ain't the same Only You can ease my pain I know You still love me, though I've gone astray The rain comes down as I watch it pour It's telling me to come home once more Here in this world, I feel I don't belong Someday soon I'll be moving on And together again, in the light, we will be But here in the now, the storm is all I can see Outside, I know there's a cold, hard rain Inside, my need for you remains As life goes on, how can I carry on Without you, it just ain't the same Outside, I know there's a cold, hard rain Inside, my need for you remains I know You see, I'm not who I should be I'll never make it on my own Outside, I know there's a cold, hard rain Inside, my need for you remains As life goes on, how can I carry on Without you, it just ain't the same Outside, I know there's a cold, hard rain Inside, my need for you remains I know You see, I'm not who I should be I'll never make it on my own

Re: COLD HARD RAIN Torrey Bliss #744175 12/12/22 10:17 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2022 Posts: 1,571 3rd rock from the sun B.D.Thomas Expert
B.D.Thomas Expert Joined: Jul 2022 Posts: 1,571 3rd rock from the sun	I like your song, it reminds me in a positive way of a well-known song, but I can't remember exactly which one it is. The intro is VERY cool! Arrangement and mix are very good, I'm not a big fan of that snare sound, but that's just a personal thing, nothing to worry about Making bits and bytes sound good... Goldmania Bella - A One-Man Girlband with no fans Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube

Re: COLD HARD RAIN Torrey Bliss #744177 12/12/22 10:21 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,913 Heartland, USA firesong Expert
firesong Expert Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,913 Heartland, USA	Torrey...first off I love the intro (I love ethereal and nature sounds!)...now this would be a great song for PC&D...you sound a bit like Randy and the harmonies (which are super!) reminds me of them...again you and Ron are such a great team...you gotta know I love everything you guys have produced and this is no exception...this can play in or out of the genre and be a hit! Give Randy a call and pitch him your stuff 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: COLD HARD RAIN Torrey Bliss #744189 12/12/22 11:31 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 2,060 United States Bass Thumper Veteran
Bass Thumper Veteran Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 2,060 United States	Nicely done guys. Like B.D. Thomas this reminds me of a band but I can't put my finger on it. Anybody remember Pousette Dart? Might be in their sub-genre. Great job. https://soundcloud.com/user-646279677 BiaB 2024 Windows For me there’s no better place in the band than to have one leg in the harmony world and the other in the percussive. Thank you Paul Tutmarc and Leo Fender.

Re: COLD HARD RAIN Torrey Bliss #744229 12/12/22 02:59 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 7,752 North Carolina David Snyder Veteran
David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 7,752 North Carolina	Great song Torrey. Outstanding production, music, vocals and lyrics. Many of your tunes have a classic 80s sound to me, like big radio hits from that era People knew how to produce back then. 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: COLD HARD RAIN Torrey Bliss #744242 12/12/22 04:07 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,253 Cooran Queensland Australia rayc Veteran
rayc Veteran Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,253 Cooran Queensland Australia	Classic Torrey tune. DOD certainly provide some good multi tracks. Excellent performances mate, you really are a talent. This could be a sneaky crossover hit. Last edited by rayc; 12/12/22 04:07 PM. Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe

Re: COLD HARD RAIN Torrey Bliss #744250 12/12/22 05:18 PM User Showcase
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 4,048 The Netherlands RnAM Veteran
RnAM Veteran Joined: May 2014 Posts: 4,048 The Netherlands	I agree with Ray. This is a classic Torrey production with all of the quality ingredients we have grown accustomed to. Lots of dynamics, great guitar playing, and awesome vocals. Recently my desktop speaker gave up and I purchased a new one. I bought it at the local five and dime. A cheap one with a bit of a muffled sound. But your production comes out alive and kicking even with this speaker! Rob We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gsdNLE7_Gy8qavoOplQow/videos http://rnam.net/

Re: COLD HARD RAIN Torrey Bliss #744263 12/12/22 05:28 PM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 6,656 Sacramento, California dcuny Veteran
dcuny Veteran Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 6,656 Sacramento, California	Like David said, it's got the slick '80s production vibe - snappy DODs drums, funky bass, excellent guitars. Catchy and memorable chorus. Great vocal as well. And did I mention the intro yet? -- David Cuny My virtual singer development blog Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?

Re: COLD HARD RAIN Torrey Bliss #744289 12/13/22 01:28 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,114 Ontario, Canada BlueAttitude Veteran
BlueAttitude Veteran Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,114 Ontario, Canada	Yeah! You had me right from that melodic playing in the intro, and it just got better from there. I wasn't expecting to hear any more songs from you this year, so this is a bit of an early present for us I think All the best to you and yours for Christmas! Dave Blue Attitude Website Blue Attitude YouTube channel

Re: COLD HARD RAIN Torrey Bliss #744293 12/13/22 02:16 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 1,795 Pembrokeshire vicarn Expert
vicarn Expert Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 1,795 Pembrokeshire	Hi Torrey and Ron. Really well done with this production. Vic

Re: COLD HARD RAIN Torrey Bliss #744336 12/13/22 06:33 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	Hi Torrey Very good song Absolutely cool intro Sounds really great The song is really fun to listen to Many greetings Andi ;-)

Re: COLD HARD RAIN B.D.Thomas #744379 12/13/22 10:14 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: B.D.Thomas I like your song, it reminds me in a positive way of a well-known song, but I can't remember exactly which one it is. The intro is VERY cool! Arrangement and mix are very good, I'm not a big fan of that snare sound, but that's just a personal thing, nothing to worry about Thanks for having a listen! I wanted a little different sound with the drums for this and opted for the DOD Nothing But Brushes set because it was the closest thing, I could find to fit my vision for the tune! T

Re: COLD HARD RAIN Torrey Bliss #744381 12/13/22 10:21 AM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 5,786 Rustyspoon# Veteran
Rustyspoon# Veteran Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 5,786	Torrey, Strong collaboration. Very cool composition. Sweet opening. Nice tight drums. Fantastic vocals and of course very masterful instrumentals. Listens well. Thank you for sharing. Misha.

Re: COLD HARD RAIN Torrey Bliss #744435 12/13/22 02:34 PM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 2,706 Virginia USA Ezekiel's Storm Veteran
Ezekiel's Storm Veteran Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 2,706 Virginia USA	I knew you'd write another one before the year's end. Intro is mesmerizing. Melody and vocal are very good, but what really stands out for me are the tracks you laid down. A big wow!

Re: COLD HARD RAIN Ezekiel's Storm #744438 12/13/22 02:41 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 2,635 J justanoldmuso Veteran
justanoldmuso Veteran J Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 2,635	Torrey. only one word...superb. in every aspect. loved those background guitar sounds and riffs. merry xmas to you and yours. 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: COLD HARD RAIN firesong #744549 12/14/22 06:41 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...first off I love the intro (I love ethereal and nature sounds!)...now this would be a great song for PC&D...you sound a bit like Randy and the harmonies (which are super!) reminds me of them...again you and Ron are such a great team...you gotta know I love everything you guys have produced and this is no exception...this can play in or out of the genre and be a hit! Give Randy a call and pitch him your stuff Thanks Dan! I don't know Randy, but I have met Dan Dean! Don't know if they would feel this is a good fit for them but would be honored if they liked it! Ron will be pitching this one and a couple more of ours that I have not shared in the forum in Nashville next month! I always appreciate your comments! T

Re: COLD HARD RAIN Torrey Bliss #744552 12/14/22 07:06 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357 Robertkc Veteran
Robertkc Veteran Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357	Torrey, You have formed a very productive partnership with Ron; this is is uplifting and rocks in a style you do so well.Great instrumental skills on display and a clear lead vocal communicating the feeling the lyrics deserve. Excellent work! Robert

Re: COLD HARD RAIN Torrey Bliss #744632 12/14/22 11:50 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 11,686 Florida floyd jane Veteran
floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 11,686 Florida	Torrey & Ron, Killer. Everything works. Pro sounding production. A good write. Nice vocals. Outstanding guitar work. Love those drums. Radio. fj 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: COLD HARD RAIN Torrey Bliss #744642 12/14/22 12:07 PM User Showcase
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,219 Florida tommyad Veteran
tommyad Veteran Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,219 Florida	Torrey and Ron, This great big pro sounding production showcases the skills you each possess. The lyrics are great and the guitars, drums and arrangement are top shelf. Excellent in all aspects, Tom

Re: COLD HARD RAIN Torrey Bliss #744650 12/14/22 12:42 PM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 47 Dermot Eireebykq Enthusiast
Dermot Eireebykq Enthusiast Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 47	Your song sounds great guys and really polished. The vocals and instruments in the mix sound so clear. It could stand with the best of them in the charts! Regards, Dermot

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