I'd Love a Review on this Christian Contemp Song

[jwebbinspired]

I just posted my first song on Taxi and I would appreciate any input and if anyone believes this is on the right level for Taxi. I applied to listing# Y081104CChttp://www.taximusic.com/hosting/home.php?user ... hanks,Andy

[perrysmith]

Please post lyrics in your post above. Welcome, by the way.-Perry

[toddt]

Hi Andy,As Perry said please post your lyrics, but by providing an actual working link it seems like you're already racing ahead.That said, and disclaiming that Christian music isn't my thing so unfortunately I can't comment on its suitability for the listing, the song is well written musically, and the arrangement is spot on. I like the changed key of the last chorus out of the bridge - it adds interest.The engineering seems good too - everything is very clear and separated.I won't comment much lyrically apart from the fact that the verses seem very relevant. One minor minor point regarding the line starting "I honestly don't know how people..." - I like the repeated use of "know", although this important line leading into the chorus would maybe have a bit more rhythmical impact if you double-timed "knowing", and put a "that" (or something else that makes sense) afterwards. That's really my personal pref though, and it works fine as is IMO.Good stuff.tt

[orest]

I think you really should add the lyrics as well for your own good! If the song is forwarded, I think the company wants the lyrics as well to read. I think the song is great! The chorus change is really great after the guitar solo! The only thing in the production that I felt could be a little better, were the drums. Think they are a bit too "in front" of the production. Maybe a little more reverb, and lower them just a bit. Liked your guitar playing and vocal! Best of luck!

[jwebbinspired]

Thanks for the patience. I will certainly post my lyrics from now on. In case you still wanted to look at them here they are.Thanks again for the feedback. It's very encouraging."You're Still the Lord"By Andrew Scott Wills/John JolinEverything is changing,All around this world,I can’t keep up with the news,To tell the truth, I don’t want to,The economy is up and down,There are wars on foreign ground,But at the end of the day,Nothing’s really changed,You’re still the Lord,You’re still the Lamb,With the same amazing love,And the same open hand,And no matter what this world can muster,And this culture justifies,Yes You’re still the Lord, still the Lord of my life,Everything is changing,It’s so hard to keep up,With drug deals on the corner,And our children being hurt,And I honestly don’t know,How people who don’t know You,Have survive for so long,Without ever knowing,

[wta]

This tune has some great potential mate, got a pretty CCM progression and Hillsong kinda key change and I heard some Casting Crowns influence here and a touch of Mark Hall in the vocals. I'd like to encourage a deep look at tightening up the production and spending extra time with the mix to take this tune all the way to where I think it can go. I'd add to whats already been suggested that the bass sounds slightly out of tune in a few places and I'd like a rounder fuller tone. Seems that the bass playing may have been abit tentitive in the approach. Great tune here brother keep up the great work... wta

[jwebbinspired]

Thank you guys for the feedback. My collaborator and I both agree that the drums were a little too up front. We're going to drop those. Also, originally I had the word "that" after "knowing" but after many discussions we finally took it out.-Andy

[wignelson]

Good song, Andy. I liked the drums up front like that. You never know about those things. You can't please everyone, so you've got to please yourself. (Ricky Nelson)I think that words like "economy" don't do this song any good, but that's just my opinion. You can say the same thing a hundred different ways. I always tell people not to "date" their songs like using words like these:economyinternetemailbandwidthweb siteweb mailcomputertvvcrdvdipodI think you get the idea. But the song sounds good musically.I just don't want to think about that the Lord is still the Lord even though the economy is up and down.Jesus turned them (the tables) "upside down" if I remember correctly.Wig

[buckd22]

I think this song will do very well in this genre. I've heard some the contempory Christian stuff and I think this really holds up. The first thing that jumped out at me was the word "economy". I agree with wignelson on that one. And yes, the drums could use a bit of reverb and I'd like to hear a little more bass. I like how the snare drives the chorus. I would not take it down too much. I think some verb will smooth it out. The songwriting and melodies are top notch in my opinion. Best of luck!Chris

[jwebbinspired]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the feedback. The funny thing about the "economy" is that I wrote these words years before our economy started diving. The timing is just right. I'll consider changing it...Andy