Hallelujah, Amen

rsorensen

Genre: Acoustic

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a song of thanksgiving.

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Lyrics

So time's not on my side
And it won't wait for me
But somehow I'll get by
With you I will survive

So help me lead a life
That pleases you alone
Because I am still alive
And I'll bow before your throne

Hallelujah, Amen

So help me keep this heart
I need these eyes to see
Because I have been so blind
To everything around me

I walk through death's shadow
But I can see your light
It's breaking through the black
Where darkness tries to hide

Hallelujah, Amen

Song Stats

Hits: 1208
Comments: 61
Fans: 43
Plays: 102
Downloads: 57
Votes: 6
Uploaded: May 25, 2009 - 10:39:13 PM
Last Updated: May 25, 2009 - 10:41:04 PM Last Played: Nov 01, 2009 - 04:16:03 PM

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Song Actions

Hardware:

Taylor Big Baby Acoustic, Blue Snowball, M-Audio KeyStudio 49i

Software:

GB 08

Comments

guygrooves	guygrooves said 182 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
	Glad You decided to peek your head in the door my friend, We sure miss ya round here. Awesome tune... like you ever give us anything but, Peace Guy Check out my latest song called Last Day Here

rsorensen	rsorensen said 181 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
	thanks, guy yeah I just got over a really busy time at work, but I'm finally back in action. looking forward to catching up on all the new music here I've missed and posting a few more of my own. Thanks for the kind words Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

Feter	Feter said 182 days ago (May 26th, 2009)
	Hallelujah, Amen Man ...what a feel you added to this song ...it carry some heavy emotions ...though out your singing ...just so gorgeous ...lovely building at the end of the song ...it grows so good ...thnx alot for sharin !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

rsorensen	rsorensen said 181 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
	thanks feter yeah i tried to keep this one pretty raw overall. it's definitely rough in some places, but I'm glad you like it Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 182 days ago (May 26th, 2009)
	good good good Good to see you back around. At the rate you're posting these days, I'm going to call you "Lennon714". Honestly, though, this is a really great tune. A lot of passion and intensity. I really liked the arpeggiated guitar break. Good stuff, Ridd. Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

rsorensen	rsorensen said 181 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
	thanks eric definitely havent been around much lately, but i wouldnt go so far as to call me Lennon714! Thanks man - glad you like this. I'm looking forward to hearing your new one too Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

ktb	ktb said 182 days ago (May 26th, 2009)
	Amen really stellar songcraft. Intimate feel to your performance and I love the rich full sounds of your guitars. There is a raw simplicity to this that makes it very personal on a certain level. Beautiful tune. Check out my latest song called Texas stump

rsorensen	rsorensen said 181 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
	ktb thanks. there's two guitars there - one panned a little left and the other a little right. they play similar patterns, but one is drop D tuning which I think is where the fullness comes in. Anyway, thanks a lot for checking this out and your kind review. Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

davisamerica	davisamerica said 182 days ago (May 26th, 2009)
	Ridd ... excellent tune ... good to see a new one up by you and hope all is going well. Really EXCELLENT ! Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 181 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
	thanks! Yeah - things are great now that work has calmed down. Got a little crazy there for a while, though. Glad to be back and posting again. Thanks for the welcome and I'm happy you liked this Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

lengold	lengold said 182 days ago (May 26th, 2009)
	Been missing your songs. This is beautiful. Downloaded. Thanks. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

rsorensen	rsorensen said 181 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
	thanks len good to be back :) Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

TobinMueller	TobinMueller said 182 days ago (May 26th, 2009)
	Needed eyes Love the sense of mantra, of physically leaning forward without moving internally, of a bow being drawn back, of eyes both closed and open. Magnetic and simple acoustic guitar. Check out my latest song called Forge A New Life (MJRF)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 181 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
	thanks tobin great comments. very interesting to read others interpretations of the lyrics. I think you're spot on. Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

btransue	btransue said 178 days ago (May 30th, 2009)
	loaded up you said it Tobin, was like I was going to let fly at any moment. Heartfelt. Well done, a pleasure to listen to. DL'd, shared, voted. Check out my latest song called srepsihwavonknomelcitrap

lavalamp	lavalamp said 182 days ago (May 26th, 2009)
	Good to hear from you Ridd Very cool guitars. Marvelous lyrics and singing. Miss you lately and always great to hear something new from you. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

rsorensen	rsorensen said 181 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
	thanks dave there's some sloppy playing here, but the tone of the guitars did turn out pretty good. glad you liked this one, man. thanks for the welcome back Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 182 days ago (May 26th, 2009)
	Hallelujah It's refreshing to see and hear something as simple as a song of thanksgiving. Great vocal performance Ridd, and a great attitude. Bob Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

rsorensen	rsorensen said 181 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
	thanks bob lyrically this one's a little bit of a departure for me, but I'm happy you think it works. it was quite satisfying to sing Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

peacepiano	peacepiano said 182 days ago (May 26th, 2009)
	Inspiring Powerful vocal performance. This song made my day. Take care Bill Check out my latest song called I Should Have Known

rsorensen	rsorensen said 181 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
	thanks bill good to hear you enjoyed this so much. thanks for letting me know Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

awigze	awigze said 182 days ago (May 26th, 2009)
	rsorenson Very personal and natural sound... more of a thought than a song... more of telling God how much you need Him. Very anointed. Check out my latest song called We got to Jive in Blues by (Feter)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 181 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
	thanks i guess it is more of a thought isn't it? interesting observation. thanks for the comment :) Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

craft	craft said 182 days ago (May 26th, 2009)
	excellent tune Makes me go far away.. Simply beautiful.. Thanks Ridd Check out my latest song called Blue Lights (feat. Spleenveil)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 181 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
	hey thanks craft. cool that this took you someplace. glad you liked it. Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

michael2	michael2 said 182 days ago (May 26th, 2009)
	beautiful love what you did with the guitars, they sound as if they are panning ever so slightly - i like. great vocals and harmonies too. you never let me down. Check out my latest song called Behind Enemy Lines (w/Bud and Particle Dots)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 181 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
	thanks dude good to see you back too. yep, slightly panned and tuned a little differently. Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

_Rex_	_Rex_ said 181 days ago (May 26th, 2009)
	Very cool I love this song. Haunting yet beautiful vox. Great melodies. Guitar has a great tone very nice.. Check out my latest song called Let It slide (No Use For A Name Cover)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 181 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
	thank you yeah it's funny - the lyrics are pretty positive but the music itself is quite sad and haunting haha. i cant break free from the minor chords even when i'm writing positive songs. thanks for the listen and comment Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

Char	Char said 181 days ago (May 26th, 2009)
	Such a honest, deeply felt set of lyrics. I love your voice and guitar that work so well together. I was immersed in the song. Very moving. Beautiful. Thank you. Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 181 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
	thanks char really happy this moved you. thanks for stopping by Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

notsosweet	notsosweet said 181 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
	!! Your voice lends such a pleading, soulful feel to these lyrics - a perfect fit. I was blown away by this one. Check out my latest song called The Broken Doll's Waltz

rsorensen	rsorensen said 181 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
	thanks very much your name might be not so sweet, but your comment is! sorry couldnt resist. thanks for listening and being blown away! Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

tempie

tempie said 181 days ago (May 27th, 2009)

strum
hey dude nobody gets an acoustic sound out here like yours - whenever i record acoustic i'm thinking 'have to sound as good as Ridd' but it never does...great backups and really like the arpeggio lead behind the strumming. also like the subtle use of the tambourine. nobody has mentioned the subject matter so i'll throw it out there - if it's your thing (don't know if this is a one off or not) i'd love to hear what you'd do with some Americana gospel stuff - you've got a terrific quiet style - I always want to hear somebody with some for real belief and some for real writing skills - like David Bazan for instance - open up with some straight ahead acoustic americana gospel...no matter how much you (i) run from it, can't outrun a primitive baptist upbringing lol.

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rsorensen	rsorensen said 179 days ago (May 29th, 2009)
	thanks man The Taylor/Snowball combo has really proven to be gold to me when recording. Glad you like what you're hearing. I'll probably do a few more of these in that Gospel style you mention. Thanks for the encouraging words Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

Dadai.2	Dadai.2 said 180 days ago (May 27th, 2009)
	Amen bro... Hallelujah... Amen. This is perfect. Thanks. Jack Check out my latest song called The Riverside (with Ed sloparts sitting in)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 179 days ago (May 29th, 2009)
	you're very welcome and thank you too Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

Roxylee

Roxylee said 180 days ago (May 28th, 2009)

love these lyrics
The lights always dispels the darkness, glory to God! It is so comforting to know we are not alone, that the one who made the universe cares for us so much and will get us through everything victoriously. You sing this with deep feeling, and I love the chord changes and your playing. Makes me want to worship, so I will. Thanks! :-)

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rsorensen	rsorensen said 179 days ago (May 29th, 2009)
	thanks really cool that this has inspired you to worship. thanks for the comments :) Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 180 days ago (May 28th, 2009)
	Wow I love this... The guitar is perfect, vocals of course fit right in. This has a melancholy feel but keeps you listening. Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

rsorensen	rsorensen said 179 days ago (May 29th, 2009)
	thanks very much it's my sad/happy song lol. thanks for checking it out Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

gail60	gail60 said 180 days ago (May 28th, 2009)
	beautiful once again!! Wow this is beautiful Ridd! I love the lyrics and the message shines through. Your voice is wonderful as always, along with your guitars! This is such a great song and so important to be taken seriously in my opinion. Truly awesome job! Check out my latest song called Sweet September

rsorensen	rsorensen said 179 days ago (May 29th, 2009)
	:) thanks a lot gail. i'm happy you like the song and subject Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

obbster	obbster said 180 days ago (May 28th, 2009)
	Nice The verse chords remind me of the song Champions of Nothing by Matthew Good. Great guitars, Check out my latest song called Legend

rsorensen	rsorensen said 179 days ago (May 29th, 2009)
	thanks Matt's my homeboy. OK not really but he's from these parts. thanks for the listen and comments Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

composerclark	composerclark said 180 days ago (May 28th, 2009)
	Wow Wow! This is powerful stuff. Great singing, lyrics, and production. Really engaging. This should be on the radio. Check out my latest song called Scarlet Nightfall

rsorensen	rsorensen said 179 days ago (May 29th, 2009)
	thanks a bunch really glad you like it. Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

razoondragoonus	razoondragoonus said 179 days ago (May 28th, 2009)
	very touching I feel close to this one, and the words used. You did very well in chosing them and your use of emotion in your sining is very well held in the entire song. :) thx for shareing this. Check out my latest song called hipchat(chatterbox)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 179 days ago (May 29th, 2009)
	thanks very much for taking the time to listen and comment. glad you like it! Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

teeyau	teeyau said 179 days ago (May 29th, 2009)
	superb the guitar strumming is so perfectly recorded. how u did that? line in or mic? Nice melody. love this. Check out my latest song called Jar of Honey

bud	bud said 179 days ago (May 29th, 2009)
	Back with a goodie great guitar sound and excellent vocal mix. Always good hearing from you - this was worth the wait. Check out my latest song called try not to think

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 178 days ago (May 30th, 2009)
	nice one I like the space oddity type opening. vocally there is a Thom Yorke style. You have been really honing in on that Ridd. simple yet very effective tune. good to hear a new one from you. i didn't even know you had one up 'til now. Check out my latest song called November

TheWeirdBrothers	TheWeirdBrothers said 178 days ago (May 30th, 2009)
	Choice This is excellent. Vox, Taylor sound great, real. Check out my latest song called NeonGlow02

I.G.M.	I.G.M. said 178 days ago (May 30th, 2009)
	Nice tune, well played, nicely sung!! Congrats on a good one! Ingo Check out my latest song called I`m Gone

Godchaser	Godchaser said 177 days ago (May 30th, 2009)
	In all things........ give thanks.This is a wonderful tune my friend and as already well stated by others,it lacks nothing in substance or in sound.Beautiful vocal work surrounded by a wall of acoustic guitar.Love it and I thank you for sharing your many gifts. Blessings, Check out my latest song called As i Walk

Dragonas

Dragonas said 177 days ago (May 31st, 2009)

Good and raw
Yes!
Whenever I am angry at Macjams for sucking really bad, I just come to your page to hear some truly great songwriting.
:-)
This tune resonates with the spirit of Jeff Buckley and maybe even Coldplay, in my humble opinion.
Your song sounds stripped of excess and is really boiled down to the essence of the feeling.
Great vocals and harmonies.
Always a pleasure to stop by your page once in a blue moon.
Cheers

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Diviner	Diviner said 177 days ago (May 31st, 2009)
	Great track as always Very enjoyable listening experience. Very well written and played, nice one. Check out my latest song called Space Program (Space Race 2009)

mowguy3	mowguy3 said 177 days ago (May 31st, 2009)
	Soft and strong Fine Lyrics and well sung. And again the tone from your Taylor is fantastic. Well played nothing fancy just right from the gut. Fine track for sure. Check out my latest song called A Different Shade Of Moonlight

yrp	yrp said 162 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	Powerful music, in its accoustic fury and its impressive vocal delivery. I don´t know what moved you to write this song but it sure took the best of your talent and skills... Downloaded Check out my latest song called Light (with onesweetworld)

Mckenzie

Mckenzie said 137 days ago (July 10th, 2009)

helloooo
I'm sorry i've been so illusive of late, i've missed out on so many of your songs that i can't remember where to start! haha, no matter, I'm here now. Wow. This is super. This seems to really suit your voice (which might seem obvious because, well... you wrote it) but there's something about your tone in this that feels so comfortable and raw. It's all already been said, but the guitars and percussion sound great, as does the placement of everything in the soundfield. This is going straight onto my ipod.

Thanks mate, i'm off to check out the rest of your new stuff now.

:)

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Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 124 days ago (July 23rd, 2009)
	!!! Totally wonderful!!! Check out my latest song called Guitar test — Martin CSN (Gerry Tolman Tribute)

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Name: R Sorensen

I'm an animation director/illustrator working in Vancouver, Canada who decided it was time to take writing and recording music to the next level. I recently completed my first album called New Beautiful by Satellite Tragedy, and it's available on... [see more]

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