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David and Rachel Radio 2.08.23: New Release_WIDE OPEN ROAD

Hey Y'all,

Here is the latest offering from Rachel and David. This week Rachel is singing again, on a new tune called Big Wide Open Road.

When she was singing, I was happily picking up a Sheryl Crow vibe, so I hope you enjoy!

Rachel seems to be getting some love on social media, so I am happy for her.

As is our new custom, links to our recently released stuff will be in our weekly updates below the current song’s lyrics just for convenience and to eliminate the clutter—in case you missed something and are just dying to hear it. smile Real tracks for this song are at the very end.

BIG WIDE OPEN ROAD

https://soundcloud.com/rachelanddavidworktapes/big-wide-open-road

By Rachel Cintula and David Snyder

V1

Leaving here in the summer time
living young y'all is so, so fine
sun shining down
On our skin with the top down
Rear view showing that dusty town
We’re ready for miles
Spinning the radio dial
Packed in rubbing hips
In the car, road trip

CH

West towards the setting sun
East towards the rising sun
As long as summer is never done
We’ll take the high road, low road
Fast roads, slow roads
Drive through all the zip codes
Don’t care as long as we’re cruising
The big wide open road

V2

Memories capture road signs
Laughter tracing painted lines
Flying high on the ground
Good times all around
Rocking out to those summer girl sounds
We’re living these miles
We got endless smiles
Girl what a trip
All I can say is, this is epic!

CH
West towards the setting sun
East towards the rising sun
As long as summer is never done
We’ll take the high road, low road
Fast roads, slow roads
Drive through all the zip codes
On this big wide open road

BR

I don’t know if I ever will
Get tired of driving
Chasing endless thrills
I may hit some bad boy trouble
But I’ll deal with it you know I will
You know I will

CH

West towards the setting sun
East towards the rising sun
As long as summer is never done
We’ll take the high road, low road
Fast roads, slow roads
Drive through all the zip codes
Don’t care as long as we’re cruising
The big wide open road


All lyrics and music copyright 2023 by Rachel Cintula and David Snyder

Rachel Cintula: Vocals
David Snyder: Instrumentation, Arrangement, Mixing, Mastering



Rachel Cintula: Vocals
David Snyder: Arrangement, instrumentation, mixing and mastering

https://soundcloud.com/rachelanddavidworktapes/big-wide-open-road

Other links for the week and month:
https://soundcloud.com/rachelanddavidworktapes/when-it-rains
https://soundcloud.com/rachelanddavidworktapes/thick-thighs
https://soundcloud.com/rachelanddavidworktapes/church-girls
https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs3/one-more-whiskey-song
https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs3/dirty-hands-clean-money
https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs3/dire-straits
https://soundcloud.com/rachelanddavidworktapes/creek-day
https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs3/make-me-love-again

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David, you've unearthed a real gem for us, here. Bravo.

Rachel: superb. Carry on :-)

Great job, both of you. So well written, so well performed, so well arranged. Yes, the Sheryl Crow vibe is DEFINITELY there :-)

If I'm to be EXTREMELY picky: a little variation (light and shade, just a little more) in your tone of voice, Rachel, would be (for me - what do I know? haha) just perfect? But carry on as you are, if you so wish to, of course ... this is brilliant :-)

Congrats :-)

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Musician17,

My thanks always to David for his arrangements AND for pushing me to grow in this industry, especially in the area of singing.

It definitely took less courage to sing this song. Tomorrow, I plan to step up to the microphone as a total diva. smile

Cheers!

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That's a good song. Nice work from both of you two


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Hi David and Rachel,

I've been enjoying these collaborations! And very nice to hear Rachel sing this one, lovely voice.

Definitely getting the Sheryl Crow vibe from this, and that's a good thing!

Very good song, good writing and choice of instrumentation.

Mix wise I think Rachel could be a little louder, there are a couple of spots where she is overpowered by the backing track. Or perhaps just a volume envelope to bring up the vocal during those spots would do the trick.

Looking forward to hearing more from you two!

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Oh, such a good write, and I really love Rachel's vocal in there. You guys are so versatile in writing what sounds so good. Yes, I ditto what Dave said about the vocal track sometimes getting overpowered. The lyrics are fun and enjoyable like the ride y'all suggest. That chorus is my favorite. All those directions and you show it's all about the Big Wide Open Road.


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Thank you Herb!

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Dave,

Thank you for your kind words regarding my voice. I never thought of myself as a singer, so it is a new direction for me.

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Marty,

David and I frequently have discussions about how loud I am. I think I am very quiet and he says I'm louder than I think. smile

Thank you for listening and commenting!

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David you said the Realtracks are at the end but the realstars are at the beginning!

Rachel you have a great voice so it shouldn't be hidden in the mix. Tell David to turn up your volume.

This is a super song that only need a tad more volume on the vocal to be an outstanding song.


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David / Rachel,

These collaborations are outstanding. I am enjoying each one. Love the production, energy and writing.

Rachel has a great voice and delivery.

Keep them coming!

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Good song with good vocals and good production, it's easy to hear that Rachel is getting more comfortable with her vocals.

For my taste the song has a bit too much words (per minute, WPM cool), at some places Rachel almost fights for breath and loses intensity.
Give her more room to play with her voice and it will be even better.


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MarioD,

I was telling David yesterday that for me, what we put out is about the music and the lyrics, not my singing. I didn't know I would be singing so much as a songwriter. smile

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Bob,

Thank you for appreciating what we are doing. I am thankful David wants to explore all the songs I write!

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I am still learning to breathe and sing with the microphone! I am very thankful for David being patient and teaching me along the way.

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Hey thanks everyone who has commented so far.

I know it means a lot to Rachel.

That vocal bump is a very easy fix.

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David (Snyder) and Rachel,

Nice song and great collaboration!
Rachel you have a great voice.
You are singing very vividly with David's accompaniment.
David, another new frontier added to your various works.
Congratulation!
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

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Hi, David and Rachel.

Nice song!

There are a few places where that vocal bump is needed, but I blame the musicians - it's their job not to play over the singer! wink


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A good groove/BAND for some open-road riffin'... (kind of a Dead thing)
Gets ya movin' in your chair...

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David and Rachel,

Another impressive collaboration. Yes, the write and the vocal have a very Sheryl Crow feel to it, and the music bed only enhances that feel. Really well done! Keep the collabs coming . . . love what I’m hearing from you two.

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