andrushkiwt
Well-known member
kind of a ballad, in a way. a modern-ish one, maybe?
I debated posting my reason for writing this song, but am opting to do so. After 15 years of avoiding the topic in my music, I decided to write a song relating to my fathers death/suicide. When I was jumbling around with chords and vocal melodies, the line "angel said" came out and I thought this would be a good time to write about it as those lyrics seem to fit (i don't write lyrics first, i wait for some "big" or "important" words to jump at me while stumbling around chord progressions, then I adapt). So, this is my sole tune for that portion of my life. The subject is taboo, and I'd like to not turn this thread into a pity party or anything, so please stick to the mix in the thread? Maybe the reason I'm writing why I wrote this song is for him...and not so much you guys. Oooh, psychology. Anyhow, this one was very emotional for me to write, and even sing or mix, and I really hope that emotion shines through in the performance. I miss him a lot, every day.
To the mix: vocals compressed to hell, again. The 700-2khz range is very boomy on my AT4040 unless I'm hitting the mic just perfectly. Probably my room? The kick isn't my favorite, I'm not sure what it is about it, but I'm just not too happy with it. I hope the dueling/complementing guitars don't sound outdated, but harmonizing them seemed the natural thing to do in those sections. hmmm, that's all i got for now. thanks for listening!
I wish you were here,
not so far down,
I'd turn back time to save you from the ground.
That holds you deep,
a place so sound,
I'd wait forever to see your face somehow.
Your angel said, "I'm not bleeding here, in this space where everything's so clear".
An angel said, "I'm not fading out, we have our reasons, and everyone has doubt".
Save me, I'm far from yesterday. Take it from my hands, and wipe the tears away.
Lately, I miss the good ol' days. The sun is farther now, the darkness can't escape.
By myself, so far from clear, the shadows follow the steps that led me here into this night,
a place so sound, I'd swear that my dreams are sinking in this world.
An angel said "I'm not bleeding now, in this space where time won't let me out".
An angel said "I'm not fading out. We have our reasons, and everyone has doubt".
As I lay here in bed, I regret the things I never said.
I debated posting my reason for writing this song, but am opting to do so. After 15 years of avoiding the topic in my music, I decided to write a song relating to my fathers death/suicide. When I was jumbling around with chords and vocal melodies, the line "angel said" came out and I thought this would be a good time to write about it as those lyrics seem to fit (i don't write lyrics first, i wait for some "big" or "important" words to jump at me while stumbling around chord progressions, then I adapt). So, this is my sole tune for that portion of my life. The subject is taboo, and I'd like to not turn this thread into a pity party or anything, so please stick to the mix in the thread? Maybe the reason I'm writing why I wrote this song is for him...and not so much you guys. Oooh, psychology. Anyhow, this one was very emotional for me to write, and even sing or mix, and I really hope that emotion shines through in the performance. I miss him a lot, every day.
To the mix: vocals compressed to hell, again. The 700-2khz range is very boomy on my AT4040 unless I'm hitting the mic just perfectly. Probably my room? The kick isn't my favorite, I'm not sure what it is about it, but I'm just not too happy with it. I hope the dueling/complementing guitars don't sound outdated, but harmonizing them seemed the natural thing to do in those sections. hmmm, that's all i got for now. thanks for listening!
I wish you were here,
not so far down,
I'd turn back time to save you from the ground.
That holds you deep,
a place so sound,
I'd wait forever to see your face somehow.
Your angel said, "I'm not bleeding here, in this space where everything's so clear".
An angel said, "I'm not fading out, we have our reasons, and everyone has doubt".
Save me, I'm far from yesterday. Take it from my hands, and wipe the tears away.
Lately, I miss the good ol' days. The sun is farther now, the darkness can't escape.
By myself, so far from clear, the shadows follow the steps that led me here into this night,
a place so sound, I'd swear that my dreams are sinking in this world.
An angel said "I'm not bleeding now, in this space where time won't let me out".
An angel said "I'm not fading out. We have our reasons, and everyone has doubt".
As I lay here in bed, I regret the things I never said.