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Title: Weather The Storm
Post by: Jambrains on January 08, 2021, 01:36:16 PM
First song of the new year, a song about hope in difficult times. Has (imho) a nice build so hang in there, the climax is coming  ;D

@MonnoDB (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19820) was (as always) a great help when writing the lyrics.

All and any input welcome, I will most likely go back and tweak this once I get some distance to it.t


It crept up upon us
Like mist in the night
Present but nothing to fear
But slowly the danger
It really took hold
And the ship became harder to steer

Batten the hatches
Hold lovers close
The path will get rougher
More souls will be lost

Where there's a will
there is a way
Where there’s hope
still at play
We know that each and every night
Brings a new and brighter day
Where there’s a will
There’s a way
To find the strength to carry on
Until this burden is lifted
We need to stay strong

Look left and look right
There is nothing in sight
That serves as a shelter from harm
We try hard to mask
The damage that we’re tasked with
To shield from, to limit, to calm

Close all the doors
The windows and more
You can’t see the threat
So assume you’re at war

Where there's a will
there is a way
Where there’s hope
still at play
We know that each and every night
Brings a new and brighter day
Where there’s a will
There’s a way
To find the strength to carry on
Until this burden is lifted
We need to stay strong

Stay calm
Carry on
Together we’ll weather
The storm, it will pass
Hang on
Stand fast
The sun, it will rise
The night will not last

Where there's a will
there is a way
Where there’s hope
still at play
We know that each and every night
Brings a new and brighter day
Where there’s a will
There’s a way
To find the strength to carry on
Until this burden is lifted
We need to stay strong
Title: Re: Weather The Strom
Post by: moraamarolaloba on January 08, 2021, 01:57:49 PM
Hola @Jambrains (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19875)

Happy 2021

Your song leads me to imagine that I take dance steps, slowly, in tune with your rhythm, a dance that involves a reality that can be that of now and that of other times because in reality everything is always there. Very beautiful composition and arrangement, I have loved it, a soft and subtle way of putting on gloves to pull the rope and get clean water from the well. Congratulations, I enjoyed it very much.

Mora
Title: Re: Weather The Storm
Post by: man made material on January 08, 2021, 07:09:21 PM
Beautiful song! Love the multiple string parts - is there a mandolin in there?! Really well constructed build and breakdown with great harmonies... love the way it has some sea shanty flavour to tie in with the lyrics... and it’s a great uplifting feel to strengthen our resolve in these tough times... really great👌
Title: Re: Weather The Storm
Post by: montydog on January 09, 2021, 03:51:23 PM
Hi @Jambrains (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19875) This is a waltz is it not? @man made material (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22704) has summed it up very well. For me, I cannot think how this could be improved - it is a brilliant piece of work. Catchy chorus, strong, uplifting lyrics, first class production, arrangement and vocals. Sounds like it's coming out of the radio. What a track. Love it. Among the very best you've ever done IMHO.
M
Title: Re: Weather The Storm
Post by: Jamie on January 09, 2021, 04:21:26 PM
@Jambrains (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19875)

HNY!

Great production, loved the ac guitar sounds and the vocals, really nice. Quality production and song. Not really to my taste, but I recognise quality!

Cheers


Jamie
Title: Re: Weather The Storm
Post by: pompeyjazz on January 09, 2021, 07:03:47 PM
Lovely crisp and clean production @Jambrains (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19875) and excellent build and use of space. The tone that you get on the acoustic is fabulous and yeah ! We're treated to a JB guitar solo as well. Excellent
Title: Re: Weather The Storm
Post by: Unclenny on January 09, 2021, 09:28:38 PM
Love those acoustic guitars and how you sing with them.......this tune builds perfectly. That second chorus absolutely grabbed me by the.....well, it was a visceral experience. And then the way you bring it down........fantastic.

And you were right about the end.......hmmmmm.....I would have liked that last piano note to linger a bit more.

Another Jambrains tune that sounds like a record.

Title: Re: Weather The Storm
Post by: Jambrains on January 11, 2021, 03:08:15 PM
@moraamarolaloba (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21233) ; thanks for your kind and encouraging words, happy 2021 to you as well!

@man made material (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22704): thanks for the positive feedback! Yes, that is a mandolin in there :-)

@montydog (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=18653): wow! Thanks a mill Alan! Yes, it is a waltz, or at least 3/4. Not sure if the time signature alone makes it a waltz or if there are additional criteria to be met as well.

@Jamie (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19125): thanks for taking the time to listen an comment, much appreciated.

@pompeyjazz (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20269): Thanks pal!

@Unclenny (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22611): thanks you so much, appreciated! Yes, you do have a point regarding the last piano note, I'll look into it before releasing, thanks for pointing it out
Title: Re: Weather The Storm
Post by: Andyb on January 11, 2021, 05:23:46 PM
Guitars grabbed me from the start. Very nice. Builds well, vocals are great. Might be my favourite thing I've heard of yours so far. Your probably not looking to change it but your change around 2:30 could do with some intense guitar in there too just to lift itand maybe lead straight in to the guitar solo without the drop out. That just kills the pace of it for me. A good listen all the same
Title: Re: Weather The Storm
Post by: The Holographic Rodeo on January 11, 2021, 06:44:58 PM
Would love to pick your brains some time on how to record acoustic guitars that sound as good and clear as that! Great song & great recording. Very memorable chorus. Part of me would have a like a more melodic guitar solo played higher up the neck in that bit at 3ish mins in, but part of me also liked it a lot exactly how it was.
Title: Re: Weather The Storm
Post by: PaulAds on January 11, 2021, 07:29:07 PM
Guitar is great in this one, JB!

No surprise there...but a timely reminder of just how good guitars can sound in the right hands!

Excellent lyrics...very nicely sung too...nicely restrained...something else I'd struggle to accomplish!

Great work :)
Title: Re: Weather The Storm
Post by: ChrisPrice on January 11, 2021, 09:05:26 PM
Brilliant!! We're supposed to offer crits but this is spot on. A lovely arrangement and the message is crystal clear, and it's optimistic. I love it :)
Title: Re: Weather The Storm
Post by: Maya Clars on January 14, 2021, 10:45:27 AM
This is beautiful. Love it, the music and the arrangement are amazing.
Title: Re: Weather The Storm
Post by: Muso1070 on January 14, 2021, 04:42:50 PM
Quality song big acoustic fan and loving your guitar sound.
Brilliant harmonies too well done all round.
Title: Re: Weather The Storm
Post by: Jambrains on January 17, 2021, 09:18:18 PM
@Andyb (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20943), @The Holographic Rodeo (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22741), @PaulAds (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20253) , @ChrisPrice (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22723), @Maya Clars (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22624) & @Muso1070 (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=18999). thanks for your very kind words!!
Title: Re: Weather The Storm
Post by: Sullish on January 17, 2021, 09:40:46 PM
Great stuff, really enjoyed the feel of this song, took me all the way to Cornwall and back for some reason. 
Title: Re: Weather The Storm
Post by: adamfarr on January 18, 2021, 11:11:01 AM
Love the guitars and (other stringed instruments!)
I am also a bit fan of breakdown sections with lots of harmonies.
This has a real singalong feel - and very suitable for any occasion (pub, rugby club, ship's cabin...)
Nice human lyrics too. Very nice.
Title: Re: Weather The Storm
Post by: Jambrains on January 20, 2021, 08:58:41 PM
@Sullish (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=10068); thanks! Never been to Cornwall I'm afraid...

@adamfarr (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20124): thank you, much appreciated :-)
Title: Re: Weather The Storm
Post by: Paulski on January 20, 2021, 10:03:45 PM
Ah the usual @Jambrains (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19875) quality - what's not to like?
Great vocals, lyrics, raunchy solo and acoustic.
Everything fits perfectly IMHO.
My only thought was the first couple of "There's a will there is a way"s could be enunciated better.
Wouldn't matter a smidge if they weren't the hook.
could be just my cheap laptop speakers though.

Good stuff :D
Paul
Title: Re: Weather The Storm
Post by: LostBoy on January 21, 2021, 01:51:39 PM
Well done mate! It all sounds great...I love songs about the sea...the lyrics have a lovely "ye oldieness" to them. Loved the solo...as always.👍🏻😎 if it were my song I'd have used a different rhythm for the drums, but hey, that's just me. They sounded great, I just would have had the snare hit later in the beat I think.😊🤷🏼‍♂️ (God knows what I'm going on about!?😆) Mix sounded great to my ears. I loved it when you layered up the vocals, that was a cool decision.

Awesome job as always buddy. 🎶👊🏻🎶😁