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I imagined a letter between Joseph Strauss and Charles
Ellis and this is it. Joseph Strauss is credited with
being the man who bridged the Golden Gate. He won
support for the building of a bridge, but his design
was flawed and useless. Charles Ellis put together the
design we all know (along with another associate Leon
Moiseff). Ellis put together of 10 volumes of
mathematical equations for the bridge all while
Strauss fired Ellis via letter. LAME. A bridge of
Strauss stands by the bridge and Ellis' contributions
have been silenced up until about 10 years ago or so.
When I read this I thought it was make for a good
song. Here it is.
The bridge is quite shakey level wise. I need to
figure out how to scream while recording. I don't ever
do that. I also probably need a vocal mic, but that's
another day. Anyhow, I'd LOVE to hear feedback on the
mix. What needs fixing and whatnot. Mixing is my weak
spot and I really want to improve so let me have it!
Ellis and this is it. Joseph Strauss is credited with
being the man who bridged the Golden Gate. He won
support for the building of a bridge, but his design
was flawed and useless. Charles Ellis put together the
design we all know (along with another associate Leon
Moiseff). Ellis put together of 10 volumes of
mathematical equations for the bridge all while
Strauss fired Ellis via letter. LAME. A bridge of
Strauss stands by the bridge and Ellis' contributions
have been silenced up until about 10 years ago or so.
When I read this I thought it was make for a good
song. Here it is.
The bridge is quite shakey level wise. I need to
figure out how to scream while recording. I don't ever
do that. I also probably need a vocal mic, but that's
another day. Anyhow, I'd LOVE to hear feedback on the
mix. What needs fixing and whatnot. Mixing is my weak
spot and I really want to improve so let me have it!
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Lyrics
You're like a god to these folks in San Francisco
They put a statue of you over by the bridge
You cast me off with a casual dismissal
But do these people know how much you really did.
You had the vision and for that I give you credit.
Times were tough and opposition was strong.
But it's to me and Moisseff you're indebted
And this bridge will still be standing when we're
gone.
Cause it's a hard row to hoe.
I built this bridge and it's taking its toll
It's a hard row to hoe
But you wouldn't know, no you wouldn't know.
I wrote 10 volumes and all I got was fired
You wrote a letter cause you didn't have a spine
You took the credit and it just proves you're a liar
You fed your family off the fruits of my design.
Cause it's a hard row to hoe.
I built this bridge but it's taking its toll
It's a hard row to hoe
But you wouldn't know, no you wouldn't know.
How do you sleep at night? Oh won't you tell me
What is your conscious like? Come on and tell me
How do you sleep at night.
They put a statue of you over by the bridge
You cast me off with a casual dismissal
But do these people know how much you really did.
You had the vision and for that I give you credit.
Times were tough and opposition was strong.
But it's to me and Moisseff you're indebted
And this bridge will still be standing when we're
gone.
Cause it's a hard row to hoe.
I built this bridge and it's taking its toll
It's a hard row to hoe
But you wouldn't know, no you wouldn't know.
I wrote 10 volumes and all I got was fired
You wrote a letter cause you didn't have a spine
You took the credit and it just proves you're a liar
You fed your family off the fruits of my design.
Cause it's a hard row to hoe.
I built this bridge but it's taking its toll
It's a hard row to hoe
But you wouldn't know, no you wouldn't know.
How do you sleep at night? Oh won't you tell me
What is your conscious like? Come on and tell me
How do you sleep at night.
rsorensen
Man, this is good, Eric. Great concept and lyrics. Reminds me of Nylon Curtain era Billy Joel with a little Rentals mixed in. Love that synth and that bassline. Really catchy. The climax works really well too and the screaming sounds good to me. Great Beach Boys BG vox there.
The only suggestion I have regarding the mix is that the vocals are a touch inconsistent volume wise. That happens to me a lot too, but if you adjust the track volume throughout accordingly it's an easy fix. Sounds great though. You're definitely getting the hang of GarageBand. Well done.