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Something different... although as you listen you’ll say same ol same ol.... here’s the different part... my G5 in my studio gave up the ghost... but I back up everything so I brought my files into my office and installed Logic, where I proceeded to mix with my sound sticks... low and behold, I think my office is a better place to mix... so the question is... why do I have those mackie monitors... I can definitely hear better in here, than in the studio... my studio lies to me...
This song was not on my radar at all... It’s about a decade old... and the other night I walked into my office to find my wife sitting and listening to my MJ page... she was a little miffed because she had never heard “Perfect Storm” before... I was just happy that she was genuinely interested... off the cuff she brought up “walk strong” and mentioned that it was one of her fav’s, and that I had never recorded it... that was all I needed... in the middle of the session my computer died... so I left the song with just guitar and 1 vocal for now... took my audio files off my lacie and finished it in my office...
I have only ever played this for friends and I didn’t realize that it was over 7 1/2 minutes long... so I trimmed as much as I could... it used to end with three choruses in a row getting stronger and stronger so that by the end it feels real up and positive... this edit leaves the song feeling quite a bit different, but even as it sits it is still too long
Lyrics:
HE LOST A GREAT JOB THEY SAY
NOW HE HOLDS TWO
HIS CHILDREN AND WIFE MUST PAY
THESE BILLS COME DUE
REMEMBERING GOLDEN DAYS
WERE THEY TOO FEW
BEFORE SPARROWS FELL TO PREY
THEY SAY GOD KNEW
WALK STRONG ONE MORE DAY
WE’RE NOT FAR AWAY
WHEN WE’RE HOME WE MAY SMILE
THIS WILL FADE AWAY
I CAN HEAR HIM SAY
WALK STRONG FOR ONE MORE MILE
HE WAS OUR FOOTBALL STAR
HE FELL TOO SOON
HIS ACCIDENT LEFT ONE SCAR
HIS LEGS DON’T MOVE
EACH AUTUMN IS A BITTER PILL
HIS LIFE FEELS SMALL
HE ROLLS TO THE WINDOW SILL
TO WATCH LEAVES FALL
WALK STRONG ONE MORE DAY
WE’RE NOT FAR AWAY
WHEN WE’RE HOME WE MAY SMILE
THIS WILL FADE AWAY
I CAN HEAR HIM SAY
WALK STRONG FOR ONE MORE MILE
PLEASE WALK STRONG
PLEASE WALK STRONG
WALK STRONG
SHE SITS BY HIS CRIB ALL NIGHT
AND PRAYS HE’LL SLEEP
SHE KNOWS HE WILL LOSE THIS FIGHT
THIS CHILD SO SWEET
SHE WORKS TILL THE SUN GOES DOWN
SHE CAN NOT EAT
IF SHE COULD JUST TRADE HER STRENGTH
W/ THIS CHILD SO WEAK
WALK STRONG ONE MORE DAY
WE’RE NOT FAR AWAY
WHEN WE’RE HOME WE MAY SMILE
THIS WILL FADE AWAY
I CAN HEAR HIM SAY
WALK STRONG FOR ONE MORE MILE
Hardware:
G5.. maxkie onxy... taylor c612..
akg 535.. baby bottle... MXL mikes
Software:
logic and vocal chords
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Hope &mdash 07/23/07 - 03:44:48 PM
hi Bing &mdash 07/23/07 - 04:14:05 PM
thanx friend... and I forgot to mention that these are all real folks who pasted the test with flying colors [ Reply to This ]
ooops &mdash 07/23/07 - 08:53:06 PM
I can see &mdash 07/23/07 - 03:49:15 PM
why this is one of your wife's favorite. Very moving and emotive. You are imho one of the most prolifc lyricists and singers on the site. This song just talks from the heart and the dymamics sound awesome. Long live the office studio.
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wow John &mdash 07/23/07 - 04:20:49 PM
those comments felt good... but you don't see how many takes I will do just to get something passable.. I usually lose my voice before a song is done.. I'm more persistant than talented...
this is seriously wide open for a string arrangement [ Reply to This ]
Ha ha! Wives know...don't they? &mdash 07/23/07 - 03:51:38 PM
What a coincidence. We have each posted a LONG tune for our wives. Interesting...
A powerful and moving tale, this . I'm with the misses on this one bro. I can't imagine why you never recorded it before! Fabulous sound on that acoustic guitar. Vocal delivery is clear and persuasive. Although the approach is minamilist in comparason with a lot of your other tunes this simple and straightforward piece is among your best to these ol' ears!
Well done bro! [ Reply to This ]
Hi Michael &mdash 07/23/07 - 04:25:08 PM
thanx friend... the "approach is minamilist" mostly because I lost my studio in the middle...there are vocals left out... but I was enjoying mixing in a new environment.. or as much as I could while passing a watermelon through my urinary track...
you're right this one just wasn't on my radar [ Reply to This ]
Powerful &mdash 07/23/07 - 04:04:09 PM
This song is powerful and beautiful... I'm stunned right now; that's how much it moved me. Actually, I shed a tear or two while listening. Yours is probably my favorite voice at MacJams; if I could sing, I'd love to be able to sing like you. That said, my one concern in this particular recording is that I'm not sure, but is it possible that you're not as good voice as you usually are for this recording? I feel terrible even suggesting such a thing! And I will quickly add that I'm not listening through headphones, so I could be completely wrong about this! But it somehow seems just slightly less clear, resonant, full, or something like that, than usual... maybe?
But the main thing I want to say is you've got yourself another fantastic, hugely powerful song here Scott, and I was deeply moved by it. [ Reply to This ]
True story &mdash 07/23/07 - 04:10:52 PM
I've been passing a stone for over 8 days... it moves in about 2 or 3 hour increments.. leaving me exausted... I did this once before years ago, and the whole thing went at once... 32 hours... but at least it was over... anyway, I can't lay down or stand up so I end up sitting at the computer... i racked up quite a fw point last week... I would redo several of the vocals, but my studio is down...
good ears Clark... you've always been a most impressive friend
humble thanx [ Reply to This ]
more on this subject &mdash 07/23/07 - 05:34:54 PM
I always find my voice lacking... it's one of the reasons that I often do vocal arrangements ... this hides flaws... the nature of this song will really leave the vocal exposed.... so I was hearing my vox as a little strained... so i doubled the track and panned to the right... i removed all the frequencies above 800 and put a delay with a long reverb... but i pulled this just below where it is audible... in the hopes that it will thicken my thin sounding voice... I wonder if this is why it doesn't sound present to you... [ Reply to This ]
powerful &mdash 07/23/07 - 04:14:17 PM
song.....story.....message......thanks for sharing your beautiful gift of music....peace..... [ Reply to This ]
Hi McB &mdash 07/23/07 - 04:34:57 PM
Your music &mdash 07/23/07 - 04:37:48 PM
encourages us to think on things eternal. Life is so much more than our time here."This will fade away..." Heartfelt and hopeful. I wish I could play the guitar like you. Ahhhh.... Thank you for sharing this with us. The message is very encouraging, and the delivery is excellent. [ Reply to This ]
yeh Rox... &mdash 07/23/07 - 06:03:09 PM
at this point I don't think I'm passing thru.. I'm sprinting thru...
feels like it
On this one I strung my guitar with heavier strings, just for the recording... I remove them when I'm done... but for that time it give the guitar that little extra sound...
thanx [ Reply to This ]
this hits a spot &mdash 07/23/07 - 05:33:30 PM
I can identify with each note.. So much truth in this .. A great great song! Walking strong its what we all need to do!!!! THanks I needed that! [ Reply to This ]
Each note &mdash 07/23/07 - 06:06:45 PM
I like that... no matter what... life is goinig to throw curves and change-ups... It's all we can do..
thanx for that Timothy [ Reply to This ]
Nice guitar &mdash 07/23/07 - 05:34:52 PM
Bittersweet reality. Real contemplative feel. I enjoy this! Very good indeed.
Doug [ Reply to This ]
Hi Doug &mdash 07/23/07 - 06:09:58 PM
thanx for the visit... I strung my guitar with heavier strings, just for the recording... I remove them when I'm done... it helps get a better recording...
& I hope it scratched the suface a bit
I appreciate your time & comments [ Reply to This ]
Evocative and lovely &mdash 07/23/07 - 05:42:47 PM
Scott, I feel your heart in every beautiful song you've brought here.
Such a wonderful experience listening to your music, and this is no exception.
Same ol same ol? Same deeply moving gorgeous high-level music... I wouldn't worry about that too much, Scott. Just keep writing and recording. You are quite gifted, as I've said before
-Patrick
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thought you should know &mdash 07/23/07 - 06:12:30 PM
If I gathered my top 10 comments of my MJ experience... half of them would be yours...
truely...
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Captivating &mdash 07/23/07 - 06:19:22 PM
Hi Tom &mdash 07/23/07 - 06:32:23 PM
I learned awhile back that art of recording is not just documenting the song... if I play a song several times each performance will have it's own vibe... the trick is to be open to the spontainious when the red lighht is on...
I've always called it "capturing the moment"
thanx for that [ Reply to This ]
Lovely and powerful! &mdash 07/23/07 - 07:03:17 PM
A day for sad songs! It seems to me that the older we become, the more stories like these we collect from personal experience. You have a voice that seems familiar to me from pre MJ days, and you consistently use it so well. Really good songwriting and a really restrained production - I could hear all sorts of development (as I'm sure you could), especially vocally (harmonies) as the song proceeded, but I think you've made it even stronger by keeping to the path you've chosen. The strength of the song is in the lyrics and your excellent vocals.
Neil [ Reply to This ]
familiar voice &mdash 07/23/07 - 07:27:19 PM
Hey Neil thanx... I would think my voice should be familiar... I was the stunt double for Alfalfa when ever he would sing on "little rascals"... hoot
nothings worse than a guy who laughs at his own jokes...
thanx Neil
all these folks passed through the fire over a decade ago... and thye passed the test and then some [ Reply to This ]
my oh my oh my oh my oh my &mdash 07/23/07 - 07:26:57 PM
Now that I have put the kleenex down, and thanked God for my many blessings, including healthy children...I have to say, WOW!! Once again, I am totally blown away by our magic music. This is such a sweet, peaceful and thoughtful tune. We never know what life holds for us, but what a pleasant reminder that each day brings new light and new hope. I love it. You are so gifted and I, as well as many others, consider myself fortunate to be able to share the joy in listening to your heart felt music. Seriously. I am so glad I came to MacJams. Such a nice place to feel better! Thank you! [ Reply to This ]
oops i meant "your" music &mdash 07/23/07 - 07:28:25 PM
Alergies?? &mdash 07/24/07 - 08:56:43 AM
thanx for that Gail... I really appreiate your time and comments... it means alot to me
Scott [ Reply to This ]
I'ld have to say &mdash 07/23/07 - 09:57:50 PM
sometimes there is power in simplicity. But then again your one of those that can do it very effectively.
A great story you tell in this song as well. In my opinion I don't know if it should be developed any farther......Well except a marching band at the end. [ Reply to This ]
power in simplicity &mdash 07/24/07 - 09:00:17 AM
it feels pretty risky to put it out like that.. you just hope the flaws don't detract from the whole...
thanx Vic... you don't think the marching band would be over the top?? [ Reply to This ]
Wow this is... &mdash 07/23/07 - 11:01:13 PM
so beautifully done - this submission proves that longer can sometimes be for the better - I wasn't ready for it to end - it is easy to see why this would be a fav with your wife - packed with truth & emotion to spare - great song all the way around - the Lord has blessed you much.
Blessings, [ Reply to This ]
thanx for that &mdash 07/24/07 - 09:06:55 AM
it felt like walking on eggshells... I'm bit more exposed than I'm comfortable with.. blessed no doubt... I don't usually think of my music when I consider it
I really appreciate the visit
Scott [ Reply to This ]
Walk Strong &mdash 07/24/07 - 03:51:13 AM
fair enough as these words just so simple
so honest ..your pickin orchstrated all
awesome Scott God Bless ALL !! [ Reply to This ]
thanx Feter &mdash 07/24/07 - 09:10:25 AM
yes... nothing really hidden here... just saying it plain & simple...
you've seen more than most of us... you could ad layers I'm sure
peace... Scott [ Reply to This ]
Truly & Lovely &mdash 07/24/07 - 06:14:03 AM
Done... Wherry sad but beauty... and stiil with great HOPE.
This for me is an gold keeper.
Thanks for sharing.
Take care
___
Kenta
PS: it's sounds much better from my D-load... it is like you come in to my room and play :) [ Reply to This ]
Hey Kenta &mdash 07/24/07 - 09:12:45 AM
your welcome... and thanx... a DL is always a high compliment...
happy and safe travels
scott [ Reply to This ]
Feelings .. Loved it .. YOU'RE POSTING DAY AFTER DAY ! &mdash 07/24/07 - 11:12:06 AM
Really simple song as other said .. honest one ..
Loved it too much .. and for me this is the FAVORITE one of yours Scott ..
The lyrics is full of feelings and really nice to hear it by your voice .. remembered me of NICKLEBACK songs ..
The guitar sound great ...
Please keep up the great work .. Really i'm enjoying your songs a lot ..
Thanks for this greatest piece ..
Regardz
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Yeman Auf Al-Rawi
DOWNLOAD IT !!!!!! [ Reply to This ]
Hello Yeman &mdash 07/25/07 - 07:00:12 PM
thanx my friend... simple for sure.. I felf pretty exposed on this one...
I appreciate your visit [ Reply to This ]
it has &mdash 07/24/07 - 01:50:38 PM
hello Len &mdash 07/25/07 - 07:01:24 PM
To long my foot &mdash 07/24/07 - 03:57:04 PM
It just means I don't have to start it over so often as I write this. A strong message of inner strength an determinaton. And your voice has that something that I cant describe except as true and honest in tone and emotion. Thanks for posting this and sharing. [ Reply to This ]
thanx Henry &mdash 07/25/07 - 07:07:44 PM
It seemed like a long time if a song isn't really going antwhere... by that I mean the dynamics are subtle....
I appreciate the comments
how long is your foot? don't show off [ Reply to This ]
Scott... &mdash 07/24/07 - 07:08:28 PM
You have a way to really touch a certain emotional spot with those lyrics you write. You have your own special vocal sound also; and when you sing, it does the same thing. You leave me with a lump in my throat with these songs. I'm D.loading this to go with your 'Be a Man', which I often play and choke up to LOL. Great guitar too, Thanks for this, M [ Reply to This ]
Hi Maurice &mdash 07/25/07 - 07:11:21 PM
A friend once told me "a download is the highest form of compliment"... so thank you much... His name was Jonx... if you like good lyrics you should check out his page..
www.macjams.com/artist/jonx
I really appreciate that [ Reply to This ]
Such a full sound... &mdash 07/25/07 - 10:38:35 AM
...and then I realized it's just you and your guitar...
...art of the highest order, Scott.... [ Reply to This ]
Hi Bob &mdash 07/25/07 - 07:15:02 PM
thanx so much... I went to listen to "then the rain" yesterday... i was going to drop you a note, but I didn't want it to come across as pimping... so I was going to wait until this song ran it's course... but that song sets a real benchmark for me...
I'm glad your here [ Reply to This ]
Yeah, you're gifted... &mdash 07/25/07 - 09:13:22 PM
...and it's with more than one gift...
Your writing is always solid, Scott... You have a lovely feel for melody and for harmony, the latter coming out nicely in the guitar arrangement...
With a better computer situation and a better kidney situation, I can imagine this with harmonies on that chorus...
Lyrically, this takes its time and breaks my heart...
Ed [ Reply to This ]
good morning Ed &mdash 07/26/07 - 06:53:30 AM
shucks thanx... all of these situations turned out better than the song would suggest... but to watch folks you know go through it is still heart breaking... We're all going to walk through fire at some point... I guess important point here is, HOW we walk... again these folks passed the test...
thanx again Ed [ Reply to This ]
not too long &mdash 07/25/07 - 11:43:50 PM
certinly not to long
Supurb!
just perfect
i love that you left it one guitar and one vocal
walk strong
I will hold on to this advice
(my grandma said "keep you chin up")
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keep you chin up &mdash 07/26/07 - 06:56:24 AM
hey Timothy... there's the hook to the next song... always looking for it right
thanx for that... I appreciate your time and comments
Scott [ Reply to This ]
Gosh Scott &mdash 07/26/07 - 10:16:21 PM
What beautiful tone from the guitar, powerful yet stripped back vocals and a hopeful message in the song. In an alternate universe I think you were supposed to have James Taylor's career. You're so incredibly good. [ Reply to This ]
hey Lisa &mdash 07/28/07 - 09:20:17 AM
thanx my friend... I'd be happy just to have his voice... I appreciate your time and comments... [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful song. &mdash 07/27/07 - 09:11:18 AM
thank you Tadashi &mdash 07/28/07 - 09:23:18 AM
Baby Bottle &mdash 07/28/07 - 07:35:31 AM
Beautiful work. The lyrics alone were enough for me to fave this.
Your guitar and vocals spike the punch.
Thanks for listening to your wife. Maybe you should listen to her more often.
(^:
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thanx &mdash 07/28/07 - 09:33:58 AM
for the nod for the Lyrics... and I 've learned to listen even when I pretend that I'm not... [ Reply to This ]
Brilliant &mdash 07/28/07 - 09:37:34 AM
The first two lines are utterly brilliant Scott - so simple, but the whole story is laid out in them ... i could learn a lot from you, man.
Wonderful track.
Steve [ Reply to This ]
hi Steve &mdash 07/29/07 - 06:23:39 AM
thanx for that... when you read lyrics of the songs that you love... you'll usually find that the first few lines are a springboard for the whole idea/main thrust of the song... and I couldn't get that line "these bills come due" out of my head.. It was the line that emerged early on in the writing...
thanx agin [ Reply to This ]
Amazing! &mdash 07/28/07 - 06:59:23 PM
hi Steve &mdash 07/29/07 - 06:25:27 AM
Loved it. &mdash 07/29/07 - 02:43:08 PM
Once again your lyrics are superb. Your words possess the capacity to paint a line directly from my head to my heart. Pure poetry. You managed to tackle a sad subject without being sappy and overbearing. Loved the uplifting, optimistic "Walk srong" message. Perfectly crafted.
Your voice wraps around the textured lyrics and lovely guitar like a smokey embrace. When the song comes to an end I want to say "Awwww..tell me another story.... sing me another song"..... [ Reply to This ]
thanx again &mdash 07/30/07 - 07:36:16 AM
"sappy and overbearing" nothing will get me to turn something off quicker than a "hallmark moment" thanx for that... I paint billboard for a living so I had to learn to make straight lines awhile back:)
I really appreciate the visit [ Reply to This ]
Your Wife... &mdash 07/30/07 - 10:32:18 AM
has excellent taste, Scott.
This is a very soulful song... and performed in just that manner. | |
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