The score to my life. Great music! With all the hate on youtube you shine with people who really know the soul of music. I want to thank you for the positive comments on my daughter kiralee93 she is a busy girl. Her music is opening doors to the type of music I miss. God speed, my friend.
Nice job man, this is a great song. Really cool theme, the lyrics are really strong. Well out together as well, good build at the climax. And the backwards sounds were really cool
This is pure creativity, I have to return to listen your song several times, I can't help it. you've got talent my friend. Music and videoclip are awesome.
your production skills are getting a lot better! You're getting really good at producing your sound. Also your voice sounds awesome in this song! I love the harmonies throughout RM. Those reverse tracks are so awesome! You definitely tapped into an indie sound that i really enjoy! This is your best sounding song for sure in my opinion. The lyrics are really cool as well as i believe a lot of people have had struggles with god, and people can definitely relate
@shroomage34 You are too kind, Josh. I actually thought the subject matter would earn me a a few thumbs down, but it is apparently more relatable than I thought.
quite the production indeed. The feeling I got from this song is a person at wits end with life and has hit rock bottom, wishing for a way out or a way up.
Waiting, day after day, praying and wanting more from this dismal existance on this forsaken planet we call home. I really liked the lyrics and the arrangement put all those emotions in me, nicely done.
This is a video that goes beyond your norm, usually your seen with the guitar in hand but this time without, it was pleasure to watch
@AcousticPhases You got it, my friend. I'm glad you liked the vid, it seemed to fit the concept and I thought the video simplicity was a nice contrast to song's complexity.
I think this is one of best songs I have heard on YouTube. The lyrics are meaningful and well crafted. The backup vocals add so much and the timing of them is right on. I really enjoyed the production and the way the song builds.
@TheDavetrevor Thanks, Dave. Truth be told, I'm not the most religious guy, but I know plenty of devout followers and envy the comfort they find in belief. Those feelings were a large part of this piece.
Yes, you are correct in stating "not a run-of-the-mill project"! It never is when dealing with matters of the heart,, which is where the Almighty resides in my opinion. Reflection provides the Light, and introspection moves us towards it. Never an easy journey, but a necessary one nonetheless. Nice work my friend!
@Resonantforce Thanks for the kind comment, Rich. I honestly worried that the theme of this might rub some the wrong way, but it seems to be more universal than I expected.
I really like this song, Justin and your voice on it. Really unique chorus and feel. Between your voice and the buildup and instruments, I really feel it. Cool!
You mix your tracks so well and draw the listener in to the song with your passion and "feeling". Did you consider a bridge going up an octave and putting some "pain" into it? Just curious - you're the master. Loved it.
@othercousin Thanks Bri. Do you mean adding a bridge? That I didn't consider since the song was already almost 5 minutes. I did try out several other vocal melodies to see if I could add some intensity, but I didn't like them. There are three lines now that I give some forceful treatment to and if I go to hard on others they don't stand out as much. Since my voice doesn't go up to 11, I couldn't add anything to then make those three lines stand out again.
@Oswlek - No critisisim my friend, I see alot of potentiel in it.., just my impressions. I think maybe I would try speeding it up a bit and drop/allter the 3rd verse to a bridge with an emotional cry crescendo. Then back to original feel and tempo. I'm saying run the whole gambit on it..hostile, angry, confused, and resentful to resignation, understanding , peace, desire, and thankfulness. It had an unfinished feel to it but still had enough meat to it to be good as is. Keep posting man!
Excellent original song, Justin! The sound production is amazing! I'm just a bit disapointed by the video clip. I would have like to see you play and everything. But, hey, that's a song, not a movie! :). Cheers!
I've been away on a road trip for my job so I am just now catching up to this. You are doing such fine complex arrangements now, a far cry from your earlier efforts. This has a later period Beatle-esque feel to it... The lyrics are bit surprising to me in some ways as it gets into the realm of faith, which I haven't heard from you before, or at least not this directly. It is a great creation Justin, my compliments. -Ron
@rhopen Thanks Ron, hopefully it is surprising in a good way! It is somewhat new subject matter, though I did delve into it a little in the song "Father" and the vlog I sent up at the same time.
You've been supportive since those "far cry" times, Ron, and I can't thank you enough for it. I probably would have left YT a long time ago if it weren't for people like you.
Justin, this is an amazing piece of work! I find myself relating in many aspects. I also understand that songs often have other ideas in mind contrary to our wishes and wills. Occasionally a song writes us instead of the other way around. As you said, this is not autobiographical but I think my last sentence will be understood by you anyway. In fact I'm sure of it.
@rbheiss I definitely know what you mean, Rolland. That happens with virtually every piece I "create". They've all been written, it's just my job to find it.
Now that's dramatic! What a great composition my bro Justin! It was haunting powerful in it's statement. You write really deep meaningful songs. I know what you're saying here. Beautifully written verses,we turn to God in our despair many times. I love the darkness of the vid while you sing by the window with some light. Well done my buddy! Wow you put all those tarcks on it? The music is like a wall of sound,swirling & fantastic! You sing it with great passion & feeling. Soul stirring! :))
Sensitive and powerful at the same time. This is what art is all about in music. Justin you should be a star,I mean a world star. You're already a star for us here my buddy! :)))
Your talent for production keeps growing Justin! The effort is very much worth it. All those tracks and layers make for a rich listening experience. The reverse tracks ( I think I'm hearing it at around the 3:20 mark) really gives an ominous feeling of the struggle of man and the almighty. Excellent work!
Glad I could make you smile this morning, Justin. :) Coming up here to listen to your newest as well. Love the haunting, folk feel of this one. Absolutely one of your best! Love the spiritual struggle of your lyrics, going on my favorite's list....have a good one today! :) Janet
Really nice Justin, you're getting much better with the multi-track recordings. I wish I could say the same, have you been studying anything in particular or website? I have dreams of being able to do what our good friend bios36 does someday, I have ideas, but just haven't been able to put them together yet. Great job on this one and definitely an inspiration for me. Mark
@Maysey1 I haven't been reading anything, Mark. Its just a mixture of Rick's teachings, some developing experience and years of intense listening. Fay from channel Faevorite also had some good advice, slow down, listen from multiple radios and frames of mind. If it is a good song now, it'll be a good one a few months from now.
Thanks for stopping by, I always enjoy your feedback, Mark.
Interesting how one can set out with a simple idea and the song dictates other things happen. I always feel you have to be open to what the song is telling you it needs. You did a fine job of that on this song. Easy to see you are a song writer with some deep resources. Good work.
@archtopbrownie Thanks Lance. If by "resources" you mean "years of listening and writing" I'll cop to that. I think you'd be surprised at how limited the financial and instrument arsenal is, though! ;-)
Great job with the Justin!! The use of the minor chords really went along well with the feel of the song! The harmonies added so much as well! What a production!
@Cameragirl803 Thanks Jane. The interesting thing is, I didn't use a single minor chord in this piece. I just found other ways to darken the mood. ;-)
@Oswlek Wow really! humm maybe it was in the melody that made me think that then. Whatever you did worked really well to fit the mood of the song. I think we all have felt this way before, faith wise...You always write songs that make us think!
Beautiful. Just beautiful. I can hear, that you invested much time and I know how long it can take to create a song, and Justin it is worth it. Splendid work. Cheers ΛNDЯÉ BERLIИ [ΛB►]☺
I think everything about this is excellent, Justin. The lyrics are powerful, as is the singing. Guitar sounds beautiful and the rest of your sound & effects are quite astonishing - some movie studio executive is going to come along and hire you! I don't know - a few comments just don't seem to be enough. Bravo!
Wow!! This is Amazing! I love it!! Excellent lyrics and wonderful and emotional vocals! Wow! Excellent playing and sound! Video is Superb! Two Thumbs up!
@Hollistergirl0731 Considering your experience with other accomplished YT songwriters, I really appreciate the compliments, Alyssa. Thanks for checking it out.
These lyrics are phenomenal! So well written. Your songwriting skills seem to continue to advance. And although the time between posts seems to have increased, It doesn't detract from my enjoyment of your songs. It's nice going back and listening to older songs, and getting a new perspective on things that I have missed the first few times through. This song is eerily humbling. (and going in my favorites)
Hi Justin this is really a good song. I love the lyrics very much and how you expressed them in music. The production is perfect like always. Favorited.
this is a wonderful song Justin.. the melody is almost dream like.. I can hear this in a movie soundtrack.. the lyrics are deep and meaningful on many levels.. my kind of song to listen to.
keep up ur brilliant work. i wish i knew half as much about music as you do my friend !
@ronb15 "Knowledge" is nothing more than me having tinkered a bit longer than you, Ciaran. Your songwriting skills are second to none and I have little doubt you'll pick up the layering once you make that leap. If you need any help with equipment or techniques let me know.
You have been busy. These multi-layered mixes are working out wonderfully Justin. An interesting move into the second section, it's alternative without losing sight of the melodic bedrock. Good to see you acting out a person striving to stay on the ol' straight and narrow too :-) Actually, the reverse parts sound like the best parts in any of your songs period, and the ending is creeping toward industrial avant garde minimalism. I always enjoy hearing you get either more avant garde or bluesy.
Don't we all come to this point sooner or later...desperate to strike a bargain with God....hoping He will intervene in a dire situation and will grant us mercy and grace. It is a beautiful song, Justin and it touches me deeply.
@nllleonard Thanks Nancy. I actually expected to get more negative feedback, considering the poorly concealed tension between the protagonist and God. I guess those feelings are more universal than I realized.
you didn't take the safe and easy route with this one Justin :) a lot of complexity here and because of that those nearly 5 minutes flew by, I'd much rather wade in the deep end of the pond than the shallow end :) well done, enjoyed it very much
I have now listened to the production 3x's & it keeps calling to me. Everything comes together so well & moving. I especially like the simplified video of you just singing, looking the part, & how you walk off. You have a habit of making a powerful statement with all that you do! What's a reversal??
We should all be grateful to those who have the energy, discipline and creativity to create works like this, and the generosity to give them away on YouTube. I look at my own page full of my little cover songs and feel like a slacker! Thanks for sharing your hard work.
@GibsonAndVega Thanks for the kind words. I am equally grateful, seeing as I'd be creating these with or without YT and our brethren. Having this community to share and learn from is a blessing.
Epic build up Justin, superb production, I think people forget how much work you have to put into creating a produced product as well as writing it. My latest song Dreams comes in at about 20 tracks I thought that was a lot, lol.
A moving masterpiece my friend, faved and thank you
Haunting melody, Justin! I love it! I can see how this would stick with you to keep coming back in the writing process! I love in your comments how you honor the process with patience and listening and letting the song become what it is supposed to be. That is inspiring! And if my calculation is correct, in the last two uploads, you've introduced nealy 60 tracks that you've been working on in the background... Whoa! Where DO you find the time and patience, man! Amazing! :)
@BradPritts Thanks Brad. "Patience" probably isn't the right term for it, just hyper-self-critical-ness. Hearing all the flaws in uploads I was too quick with hurts more than waiting another week and making sure it is right.
Oh, and it is actually 70 tracks, but who's counting? ;-)
Fantastic song writing Justin you got it so right my friend we mere mortals all feel like that some times in our life s great song .
rockingphil58 9 months ago
The score to my life. Great music! With all the hate on youtube you shine with people who really know the soul of music. I want to thank you for the positive comments on my daughter kiralee93 she is a busy girl. Her music is opening doors to the type of music I miss. God speed, my friend.
youbetterbetdude 10 months ago
Nice job man, this is a great song. Really cool theme, the lyrics are really strong. Well out together as well, good build at the climax. And the backwards sounds were really cool
BrighamHB 11 months ago
very nice and original song. congratulations
newsichome 11 months ago
Wonderful! This is just absolutely wonderful XD
NatashaBekkerMusic 11 months ago
This is pure creativity, I have to return to listen your song several times, I can't help it. you've got talent my friend. Music and videoclip are awesome.
alberzeta 11 months ago
@alberzeta Comments like this make all the time and effort worthwhile. Thanks a lot.
Oswlek 11 months ago
@Oswlek I came back for another listen too.. One of the best original songs on here..
Never stop singing. Your lifting hearts..
Jeffro - firm handshake
jeffro1234567891 7 months ago
Really enjoyed listening to this. Thanks for sharing.
yllekr123 11 months ago
@yllekr123 Thanks for the kind words and subscription, Kelly. I really appreciate it.
Oswlek 11 months ago
Realy nice sound man, very intresting lyrics, thumbs up.
EddKonnekshun 11 months ago
your production skills are getting a lot better! You're getting really good at producing your sound. Also your voice sounds awesome in this song! I love the harmonies throughout RM. Those reverse tracks are so awesome! You definitely tapped into an indie sound that i really enjoy! This is your best sounding song for sure in my opinion. The lyrics are really cool as well as i believe a lot of people have had struggles with god, and people can definitely relate
shroomage34 11 months ago
@shroomage34 You are too kind, Josh. I actually thought the subject matter would earn me a a few thumbs down, but it is apparently more relatable than I thought.
Oswlek 11 months ago
very awesome writing and music , i write and compose music too , its an awesome release for stress
mktmic7 11 months ago
great song.... well done.... good vocals to
leobluesy 11 months ago
@leobluesy Thanks Leo.
Oswlek 11 months ago
@CharmedQuarkZ99 Interestingly enough, I've quite a bit of experience with addiction, perhaps it shone through this song for those who can see it.
Thanks for stopping by and for the kind words.
Oswlek 11 months ago
quite the production indeed. The feeling I got from this song is a person at wits end with life and has hit rock bottom, wishing for a way out or a way up.
Waiting, day after day, praying and wanting more from this dismal existance on this forsaken planet we call home. I really liked the lyrics and the arrangement put all those emotions in me, nicely done.
This is a video that goes beyond your norm, usually your seen with the guitar in hand but this time without, it was pleasure to watch
AcousticPhases 11 months ago
@AcousticPhases You got it, my friend. I'm glad you liked the vid, it seemed to fit the concept and I thought the video simplicity was a nice contrast to song's complexity.
Oswlek 11 months ago
Nice song. :-)
KristinSpradling 11 months ago
I think this is one of best songs I have heard on YouTube. The lyrics are meaningful and well crafted. The backup vocals add so much and the timing of them is right on. I really enjoyed the production and the way the song builds.
muzikizlife10 11 months ago
@muzikizlife10 Wow, that's quite the complement! I'm thrilled my song impacted you that much, Carol, and I really appreciate the kind words.
Oswlek 11 months ago
I can really relate to this song. Love what you did. God bless you.
DustinDaniel87 11 months ago
@DustinDaniel87 Thanks for the kind words and blessings, Dustin.
Oswlek 11 months ago
This is a truly beautiful song and great video!!!!!!
Dean
DeanMeredithMusic 11 months ago
Nice one :)
michaelamiles 11 months ago
Beautiful song, love the atmosphere!
all the best,
Taco
MrBlueEyes123 11 months ago
Beautiful song, beautiful composition really wonderful your way of singing, thanks 4 sharing, LET''S HARMONIZE & EAT THE MUSIC
MarcoPatiwael 11 months ago
love this song..its just so lovely
MissChocoLoco 11 months ago
@MissChocoLoco Thanks for stopping by and for the compliment.
Oswlek 11 months ago
Great lyrics and production - the opening few beats sound like a Neil Young song that then goes into some other realm.
sillykidssong 11 months ago
@sillykidssong Thanks a lot. Glad you enjoyed it.
Oswlek 11 months ago
Had to come back for another listen this evening Justin.... I just had to! Still relating and enjoying....
Hope the evening finds you and your loved ones happy and safe and warm,
Rolland
rbheiss 11 months ago
@rbheiss Thanks Rolland. Glad to see you again. ;-)
Oswlek 11 months ago
Well done, love the production of this song!
Thanks for sharing!
DivineSinners 11 months ago
@DivineSinners Thanks for the kind words on this and "Waiting to Fall". Really appreciate it.
Oswlek 11 months ago
beautiful vocals great song
jblackmd1 11 months ago
Very,very nice! Beautiful voice!
draughnd 11 months ago
Very nicely done, love the soundscape
Skou
SkouMusic 11 months ago
@SkouMusic Glad you enjoyed it!
Oswlek 11 months ago
beautiful song ;)
jeremypeters100 11 months ago
My Friend, you keep improving and improving, I love this! thank you for sharing.
I will be in contact with you shortly :)
Brothersun86 11 months ago
Very lovely song. You have a wonderful voice.
suuzzee5 11 months ago
@suuzzee5 Thanks Suze. Your comments are always appreciated.
Oswlek 11 months ago
That is a beautiful song from the heart. The darkness of it adds to the feel of the video and the message is a good one.
Very well done.
billysnoid 11 months ago
@billysnoid Thanks a lot for the kind words. I'm glad you got what I was going for.
Oswlek 11 months ago
Very Deep Justin. Powerful!!! AWESOME!!! xo
sistermoonshine13 11 months ago
@sistermoonshine13 Thanks, Sis.
Oswlek 11 months ago
I missed this one Justin. I love the whole atmosphere of this one. A little darker than your usual, which I like alot. Nice recording too.
Paul
PaulBradford13 1 year ago
@PaulBradford13 Thanks for stopping by, Paul. I spend a lot of time in the darker realm, I just don't share too many of them.
Oswlek 11 months ago
this is pretty good. :) Im not that religious but i was liking the message. Nice job. Drop by anytime! :D
TheDavetrevor 1 year ago
@TheDavetrevor Thanks, Dave. Truth be told, I'm not the most religious guy, but I know plenty of devout followers and envy the comfort they find in belief. Those feelings were a large part of this piece.
Oswlek 11 months ago
Justin awesome emotion and song mate :)
onelastbreath7777777 1 year ago
Hey Justin!
Great song man!
Yes, you are correct in stating "not a run-of-the-mill project"! It never is when dealing with matters of the heart,, which is where the Almighty resides in my opinion. Reflection provides the Light, and introspection moves us towards it. Never an easy journey, but a necessary one nonetheless. Nice work my friend!
~Rich
Resonantforce 1 year ago
@Resonantforce Thanks for the kind comment, Rich. I honestly worried that the theme of this might rub some the wrong way, but it seems to be more universal than I expected.
Oswlek 1 year ago
I really like this song, Justin and your voice on it. Really unique chorus and feel. Between your voice and the buildup and instruments, I really feel it. Cool!
basicband 1 year ago
@basicband Considering your vocal abilities, that is high praise, Tracy. Thanks for stopping by.
Oswlek 1 year ago
hi justin this a another work of art my friend wish i could write songs my self all the best bill
wtranter 1 year ago
Hey Justin Ronb15 here
Now featured on the TheMusicLadder
TheMusicLadder 1 year ago
@TheMusicLadder You are too kind, Ciaran.
Oswlek 1 year ago
Another really great track,,, and once again recorded and mixed so amazingly well...
ELAVATORMUSIK 1 year ago
Really amazing!!
monicasmix 1 year ago
@monicasmix Thank you Monica!
Oswlek 1 year ago
You mix your tracks so well and draw the listener in to the song with your passion and "feeling". Did you consider a bridge going up an octave and putting some "pain" into it? Just curious - you're the master. Loved it.
bri
othercousin 1 year ago
@othercousin Thanks Bri. Do you mean adding a bridge? That I didn't consider since the song was already almost 5 minutes. I did try out several other vocal melodies to see if I could add some intensity, but I didn't like them. There are three lines now that I give some forceful treatment to and if I go to hard on others they don't stand out as much. Since my voice doesn't go up to 11, I couldn't add anything to then make those three lines stand out again.
Thanks for listening.
Oswlek 1 year ago
@Oswlek - No critisisim my friend, I see alot of potentiel in it.., just my impressions. I think maybe I would try speeding it up a bit and drop/allter the 3rd verse to a bridge with an emotional cry crescendo. Then back to original feel and tempo. I'm saying run the whole gambit on it..hostile, angry, confused, and resentful to resignation, understanding , peace, desire, and thankfulness. It had an unfinished feel to it but still had enough meat to it to be good as is. Keep posting man!
othercousin 1 year ago
Excellent song. Good mix on it too.
inlandviews 1 year ago
amazing original song
tinjoe1100 1 year ago
Excellent original song, Justin! The sound production is amazing! I'm just a bit disapointed by the video clip. I would have like to see you play and everything. But, hey, that's a song, not a movie! :). Cheers!
Luknopfler83 1 year ago
Wonderful song and singing! Top recording!!
GoChrisLive 1 year ago
very very good tune!"
sevenender 1 year ago
love the melody , great sound , *****
mrbobbybertrand 1 year ago
Oh, Justin, this is so beautiful!!! The song, and the way you build up the music to it, just perfect!
What a joy it is to know people like you, who inspire us all so much!
Roeleke
RoelekesPlace 1 year ago
BEAUTIFUL WORK ....MY FRIEND!1..THUMZZZ UP!!.
stevewestwood2007 1 year ago
two weeks is great time for such an intricately arranged and layered track! You definitely went all out my friend ad for that i tip my bonnet.
PersistenceMusic 1 year ago
I can definitely relate to the message conveyed in this song, i believe it's one of your most heartfelt performance..Thanks for the share!
Peace!
Saal
SalvatoreManalo 1 year ago
Outstanding performance my friend and thanx for sharing.. God Bless always to you and yours:)W
willy350z 1 year ago
Truly awesome, i really enjoyed it.Thanks for sharing..THUMBS UP!
delaneyelise 1 year ago
Hi Justin.
I've been away on a road trip for my job so I am just now catching up to this. You are doing such fine complex arrangements now, a far cry from your earlier efforts. This has a later period Beatle-esque feel to it... The lyrics are bit surprising to me in some ways as it gets into the realm of faith, which I haven't heard from you before, or at least not this directly. It is a great creation Justin, my compliments. -Ron
rhopen 1 year ago
@rhopen Thanks Ron, hopefully it is surprising in a good way! It is somewhat new subject matter, though I did delve into it a little in the song "Father" and the vlog I sent up at the same time.
You've been supportive since those "far cry" times, Ron, and I can't thank you enough for it. I probably would have left YT a long time ago if it weren't for people like you.
Oswlek 1 year ago
Brilliant song!!!
krassip61 1 year ago
Justin, this is an amazing piece of work! I find myself relating in many aspects. I also understand that songs often have other ideas in mind contrary to our wishes and wills. Occasionally a song writes us instead of the other way around. As you said, this is not autobiographical but I think my last sentence will be understood by you anyway. In fact I'm sure of it.
Take care my friend,
Rolland
rbheiss 1 year ago
@rbheiss I definitely know what you mean, Rolland. That happens with virtually every piece I "create". They've all been written, it's just my job to find it.
Thanks for stopping by.
Oswlek 1 year ago
You made an outstanding and wonderful song. Greetings! Martin
MartinRaetzJr 1 year ago
Now that's dramatic! What a great composition my bro Justin! It was haunting powerful in it's statement. You write really deep meaningful songs. I know what you're saying here. Beautifully written verses,we turn to God in our despair many times. I love the darkness of the vid while you sing by the window with some light. Well done my buddy! Wow you put all those tarcks on it? The music is like a wall of sound,swirling & fantastic! You sing it with great passion & feeling. Soul stirring! :))
cbrb40 1 year ago
Sensitive and powerful at the same time. This is what art is all about in music. Justin you should be a star,I mean a world star. You're already a star for us here my buddy! :)))
cbrb40 1 year ago
@cbrb40 Rick, you might be the most generous person on youtube. I'm glad our paths crossed. ;-)
Oswlek 1 year ago
This is awesome, well done and a thumbs up and five stars for you
lovegermanshepherds 1 year ago
Well done
tokmind 1 year ago
Wow Justin! You're becoming quite the professional in all aspects. Very, very nicely done across the board man. Total package.
tomvband 1 year ago
is a not at all simple song, but you made it special
braccozeta 1 year ago
Hi Justin...Hauntingly beautiful
Love the black and white-adds to
the emotion you show in your voice
and expressions---All around Brilliant..
Like # 50....Polly
luvperu1 1 year ago
Very nice song well sung and finished off with a really good recording Tanya
TanyaKaloyirou1 1 year ago
Wonderful ! Really great job !!!
REMOODS
remoods 1 year ago
Great song bro, love the sound and the production. Keep up the great work.
stoutmeister91 1 year ago
pray all night...I'll change my life...swear this time....ragged bond....
the morning will make it right...Bare bones Justin...excellent song...could stand on it's own with guitar and repentant Voice...the cry of us all...
Michael
reliablebow 1 year ago
@reliablebow Thanks Michael, I thought you'd like this one.
Oswlek 1 year ago
like where you took this....
MrRiblet 1 year ago
Your talent for production keeps growing Justin! The effort is very much worth it. All those tracks and layers make for a rich listening experience. The reverse tracks ( I think I'm hearing it at around the 3:20 mark) really gives an ominous feeling of the struggle of man and the almighty. Excellent work!
nessyvt 1 year ago
@nessyvt Thank you kindly, Vanessa. I appreciate the specific feedback on the reverse lead. Just an FYI, there are two other reverse spots as well.
Oswlek 1 year ago
Glad I could make you smile this morning, Justin. :) Coming up here to listen to your newest as well. Love the haunting, folk feel of this one. Absolutely one of your best! Love the spiritual struggle of your lyrics, going on my favorite's list....have a good one today! :) Janet
onewomanandsomesongs 1 year ago
Really nice Justin, you're getting much better with the multi-track recordings. I wish I could say the same, have you been studying anything in particular or website? I have dreams of being able to do what our good friend bios36 does someday, I have ideas, but just haven't been able to put them together yet. Great job on this one and definitely an inspiration for me. Mark
Maysey1 1 year ago
@Maysey1 I haven't been reading anything, Mark. Its just a mixture of Rick's teachings, some developing experience and years of intense listening. Fay from channel Faevorite also had some good advice, slow down, listen from multiple radios and frames of mind. If it is a good song now, it'll be a good one a few months from now.
Thanks for stopping by, I always enjoy your feedback, Mark.
Oswlek 1 year ago
Interesting how one can set out with a simple idea and the song dictates other things happen. I always feel you have to be open to what the song is telling you it needs. You did a fine job of that on this song. Easy to see you are a song writer with some deep resources. Good work.
archtopbrownie 1 year ago
@archtopbrownie Thanks Lance. If by "resources" you mean "years of listening and writing" I'll cop to that. I think you'd be surprised at how limited the financial and instrument arsenal is, though! ;-)
Oswlek 1 year ago
@Oswlek Hah! Spoken like a songwriter who has stuck to his vision. Lots of heart... very little commerce.
archtopbrownie 1 year ago
Great moody song - well done!
kasponya 1 year ago
Amazing! Well done! I absolutely loved it!
Bass734 1 year ago
Spectacular!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!! Applause!!!!!! Favorite Video
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Much music, health and peace.
afonsomario 1 year ago
Great job with the Justin!! The use of the minor chords really went along well with the feel of the song! The harmonies added so much as well! What a production!
Cameragirl803 1 year ago
@Cameragirl803 Thanks Jane. The interesting thing is, I didn't use a single minor chord in this piece. I just found other ways to darken the mood. ;-)
Oswlek 1 year ago
@Oswlek Wow really! humm maybe it was in the melody that made me think that then. Whatever you did worked really well to fit the mood of the song. I think we all have felt this way before, faith wise...You always write songs that make us think!
Cameragirl803 1 year ago
good idea to have a video that's all one continuous shot, i think.... somehow makes 'em more watchable.
kind of a dark song, but builds up nicely, and a big sound which i'm always jealous of in other folks' vids.
theawkwards 1 year ago
great work
DJZeraph 1 year ago
Beautiful. Just beautiful. I can hear, that you invested much time and I know how long it can take to create a song, and Justin it is worth it. Splendid work. Cheers ΛNDЯÉ BERLIИ [ΛB►]☺
BaerchenprinzBln 1 year ago
Love your work, great track, and video,
atb terry
gherkamum 1 year ago
* * * VERY NICE !! * * *
Bidyyy 1 year ago
It is definetily not a run of the mill project. Very creatively put together.
curiousgeorge555 1 year ago
WOW!
fgerardohost 1 year ago
Beautifully done...touching, and so revealing...Love it!!!
imaginarythings 1 year ago
I think everything about this is excellent, Justin. The lyrics are powerful, as is the singing. Guitar sounds beautiful and the rest of your sound & effects are quite astonishing - some movie studio executive is going to come along and hire you! I don't know - a few comments just don't seem to be enough. Bravo!
ImOfTheWoods 1 year ago
@ImOfTheWoods From your mouth to God's ears, Sylvia. Thanks for stopping by, it means a lot to me.
Oswlek 1 year ago
Wow!! This is Amazing! I love it!! Excellent lyrics and wonderful and emotional vocals! Wow! Excellent playing and sound! Video is Superb! Two Thumbs up!
Added to fav's and endless stars!
Alyssa
Hollistergirl0731 1 year ago
@Hollistergirl0731 Considering your experience with other accomplished YT songwriters, I really appreciate the compliments, Alyssa. Thanks for checking it out.
Oswlek 1 year ago
WOW!
CherokeeNation16 1 year ago
@CherokeeNation16 Simple, succint, complimentary... Can't ask for much more than that in a vid comment! ;-)
Oswlek 1 year ago
Awesome!! Thanks for the share:)
Grandma mary
Fr3derick 1 year ago
wonderful song ..
FORSATKEY 1 year ago
nice recording job....
freeman2545 1 year ago
Been There, and go there every day!
Fusionartist202 1 year ago
Very nice ...some deep and thoughtful lyrics and lines ...wonderful arranged and played ...good job my friend !!
fetermcblues 1 year ago
Wonderful... Simple and pleasant..
I like the sort of strange chord progression at around 2 minutes.
I'm not sure why this didn't show up in my subscriptions.. Youtube needs to get that sorted out.
HeyMajorSeventh 1 year ago
Great job, wonderful videoclip. awesome original song.
alberzeta 1 year ago
very very nice
drnorris56 1 year ago
Awesome Work!
Love the vibe.....smooth...
donvalleydon 1 year ago
Bella !
Bravo !!!
alrofril 1 year ago
These lyrics are phenomenal! So well written. Your songwriting skills seem to continue to advance. And although the time between posts seems to have increased, It doesn't detract from my enjoyment of your songs. It's nice going back and listening to older songs, and getting a new perspective on things that I have missed the first few times through. This song is eerily humbling. (and going in my favorites)
thenewcreatures 1 year ago
@thenewcreatures Always glad to see your name appear in the comments, Andy. You have a knack for impacting me probably more than my song did you!
Oswlek 1 year ago
Very well sung, with feeling and sensitivity! Good lyrics too!
androidstar 1 year ago
Nice! Thumbs up.
Peace,
Bobby
BobbyHughes1957 1 year ago
Nice song, Justin!! =)
DsmB2007 1 year ago
Hi Justin this is really a good song. I love the lyrics very much and how you expressed them in music. The production is perfect like always. Favorited.
Nice greetings by Anette
TanteA 1 year ago
A beautiful production that was truly heartfelt.
Who of faith has not been to this place...?
Great video too ! Hell, this was great all around !
Oh crap, I hope I ain't goin' to H-E-double-hockey-sticks fer sayin that. NICE work !!!
profwaldo 1 year ago
this is a wonderful song Justin.. the melody is almost dream like.. I can hear this in a movie soundtrack.. the lyrics are deep and meaningful on many levels.. my kind of song to listen to.
keep up ur brilliant work. i wish i knew half as much about music as you do my friend !
ronb15 1 year ago
@ronb15 "Knowledge" is nothing more than me having tinkered a bit longer than you, Ciaran. Your songwriting skills are second to none and I have little doubt you'll pick up the layering once you make that leap. If you need any help with equipment or techniques let me know.
Oswlek 1 year ago
You have been busy. These multi-layered mixes are working out wonderfully Justin. An interesting move into the second section, it's alternative without losing sight of the melodic bedrock. Good to see you acting out a person striving to stay on the ol' straight and narrow too :-) Actually, the reverse parts sound like the best parts in any of your songs period, and the ending is creeping toward industrial avant garde minimalism. I always enjoy hearing you get either more avant garde or bluesy.
CurtisMateer 1 year ago
@CurtisMateer "Best parts in any..song"? I'm taking that as a compliment no matter how you intended it!
I really appreciate you stopping by, Pete. We should do something together, if you have any interest.
Oswlek 1 year ago
@Oswlek Sounds interesting. Got anything in mind?
CurtisMateer 1 year ago
@CurtisMateer Actually, I do. I'll send you an email as soon as I can.
Oswlek 1 year ago
Wow... knocked this one out of the park! Great tune... great arrangement!
jfknb 1 year ago
@jfknb Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Oswlek 1 year ago
nice
legatotechniques 1 year ago
Don't we all come to this point sooner or later...desperate to strike a bargain with God....hoping He will intervene in a dire situation and will grant us mercy and grace. It is a beautiful song, Justin and it touches me deeply.
NAncy
nllleonard 1 year ago
@nllleonard Thanks Nancy. I actually expected to get more negative feedback, considering the poorly concealed tension between the protagonist and God. I guess those feelings are more universal than I realized.
Thanks again.
Oswlek 1 year ago
Blown away by this Justin, have to agree with all the comments here, a true masterpiece, Faved!
Cheers Brian
dusstead 1 year ago
@dusstead If one of the best lyricists on YT is blown away, then I must have done something right! Thanks, Brian.
Oswlek 1 year ago
Wow, a really good song and a great production you have here, Justin. Congratulations.
Bob
1catbob 1 year ago
you didn't take the safe and easy route with this one Justin :) a lot of complexity here and because of that those nearly 5 minutes flew by, I'd much rather wade in the deep end of the pond than the shallow end :) well done, enjoyed it very much
jugnutgut 1 year ago
@jugnutgut Thanks, Rob. As I'm sure you've noticed by now, I'm not much for kiddie pool music myself, though as a father I'm well aware of its charm!
Oswlek 1 year ago
I have now listened to the production 3x's & it keeps calling to me. Everything comes together so well & moving. I especially like the simplified video of you just singing, looking the part, & how you walk off. You have a habit of making a powerful statement with all that you do! What's a reversal??
Momspeak 1 year ago
We should all be grateful to those who have the energy, discipline and creativity to create works like this, and the generosity to give them away on YouTube. I look at my own page full of my little cover songs and feel like a slacker! Thanks for sharing your hard work.
GibsonAndVega 1 year ago
@GibsonAndVega Thanks for the kind words. I am equally grateful, seeing as I'd be creating these with or without YT and our brethren. Having this community to share and learn from is a blessing.
Oswlek 1 year ago
Wow, I've seen some great songs on YT lately that have been impressing the hell out of me and this one sure falls into that category! Excellent work!
Johnfern99 1 year ago
@Johnfern99 Thanks, John!
Oswlek 1 year ago
Very cool
ob1ob123 1 year ago
A beautiful and accomplished performance. Love the lyric :]
stufish4040 1 year ago
I love hearing your songs man!
mindfulmusic78 1 year ago
Epic build up Justin, superb production, I think people forget how much work you have to put into creating a produced product as well as writing it. My latest song Dreams comes in at about 20 tracks I thought that was a lot, lol.
A moving masterpiece my friend, faved and thank you
withnailus 1 year ago
Haunting melody, Justin! I love it! I can see how this would stick with you to keep coming back in the writing process! I love in your comments how you honor the process with patience and listening and letting the song become what it is supposed to be. That is inspiring! And if my calculation is correct, in the last two uploads, you've introduced nealy 60 tracks that you've been working on in the background... Whoa! Where DO you find the time and patience, man! Amazing! :)
BradPritts 1 year ago
@BradPritts Thanks Brad. "Patience" probably isn't the right term for it, just hyper-self-critical-ness. Hearing all the flaws in uploads I was too quick with hurts more than waiting another week and making sure it is right.
Oh, and it is actually 70 tracks, but who's counting? ;-)
Oswlek 1 year ago
killer song! clarence
IMTheMagicRat 1 year ago
bravo Justin
a wonderfull production
super vocal
go on
beautifull melody and chords
great lyrics
jean
masje 1 year ago
Perfectly beautiful, Justin! Ciao, M.
marcoacca 1 year ago