The Pride of New York City by J. D. Holliday w/ crissew & S101

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Based upon James' acoustic version, Charles and I added lead guitars and orchestration respectively.

Words and music by J.D. Holliday

JD : Vocals, rhythm guitar, drum programming
crissew : Lead guitar, mix and mastering
Yves : Bass (midi), piano, orchestral additions

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Hits: 1113
Comments: 71
Fans: 26
Plays: 108
Downloads: 26
Votes: 1
Uploaded: Sep 06, 2011 - 10:55:04 AM
Last Updated: Apr 29, 2013 - 06:41:37 AM Last Played: Dec 02, 2012 - 10:47:47 AM

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The Pride of New York City (1), NYC (6), jdholliday (7), crissew (4)

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Saltaireguru77	Saltaireguru77 said 621 days ago (September 6th, 2011)
	Pride of nyc Had a quick listen on the iPhone. Awesome work! Oh ... Firsties! Check out my latest song called Slo-Parts Boogie (w GuyGrooves)

Saltaireguru77	Saltaireguru77 said 621 days ago (September 6th, 2011)
	And If it sounds half as good through speakers, well... Fantastic work Yves, Charles and James. Very much like. Had to come back for another listen! Check out my latest song called Slo-Parts Boogie (w GuyGrooves)

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Thanks mate I so much appreciate your time to listen. Talk soon. Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

ShadowofNine	ShadowofNine said 621 days ago (September 6th, 2011)
	The Pride of New York City Just saw the Video, soulful song of remembrance, very cool additions gents...Bravi to you all... Check out my latest song called A Sad Goodbye (Julia's Song)

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Dave, Thanks a million for your comment. Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

Narad	Narad said 621 days ago (September 6th, 2011)
	New York City Beautiful stuff ! You can be proud of it ! :) Check out my latest song called Train of industrial delight II

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Thank you Harald It was great working on this song and certainly JD came up with an awesome song. I was so happy to team up with Charles and JD on this. Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

PatriciaGirl	PatriciaGirl said 621 days ago (September 6th, 2011)
	The Pride... Great collaboration you guys. Very much needed and appropriate for this time especially. Good job! Thanks for sharing this one. pg Check out my latest song called Derelict

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Thank you so much Pat For your kind comment Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

Moviz	Moviz said 621 days ago (September 6th, 2011)
	One of your very best vocals on this song James; great work by all concerned and i really like the lightness of the instrumental parts, bringing a feeling of upliftment in what for us all was and is a dark period of our history. Really nice song well performed, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Thank you Maurice I agree, JD's vocals are awesome. Many thanks for your comment. Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

crissew	crissew said 621 days ago (September 6th, 2011)
	Check out the video if you haven't seen it. It is in the forums. James filmed it all at and around ground zero and put it together very nicely! http://www.macjams.com/forum/viewtopic.php?forum=4;showtopic=244357 Check out my latest song called Devil's Argument!!!

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Cheers Charles Never managed to include the video, I wanted to include on the song page too, but without success. It was so fantastic to work on this with you ! Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

Mosaica	Mosaica said 621 days ago (September 6th, 2011)
	NYC Fitting tribute. Love the guitar solo. A bright, crisp & clean feel to the production. Check out my latest song called Stride La Vampa

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Thank you Rosalind I love this song indeed, and I agree, Charles made a great job on the production and his nice lead guitar. Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

spitlogic	spitlogic said 621 days ago (September 6th, 2011)
	Great I really liked JDs original. Well done gents. Check out my latest song called Measures

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Thanks a lot pal for your kind comment Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

alackbass

alackbass said 620 days ago (September 6th, 2011)

The Pride of New York City by J. D. Holliday w/ crissew & S101
A well written song with a memorable chorus. Great changes that perfectly match the sad mood of the verses. Uplifting chorus. Well sung! Great range! You've become quite a capable drum arranger! Impressive.

Great guitar solo. Tasteful with just the right amount of flash! Killer tone! A well balanced and clear mix.

Solid bass line with a tone that sits well in the mix. The piano really fills out the rhythm section nicely. Very nice orchestration. I really liked the strings that enter after the guitar solo at the key change!

A collaboration to be proud of!

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Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Andrew, I can't say enough how much I appreciate your support, thank you so much ! Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

Philip18	Philip18 said 620 days ago (September 6th, 2011)
	Moving Powerful songs that comes from the heart, and demonstrates how music can help to explain and to heal. Emotive vocal. Lovely clean but full backing and mix. Stunning guitar solo - it soars. Congratulations to all involved. Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	JD has a magic way singing indeed. On behalf of us all, thank you so much Philip. Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

egobandit	egobandit said 620 days ago (September 6th, 2011)
	New York born and raised lived there for 35 years of my life, Left a week before 911, I like this tribute, thank you for keeping the memory alive! Check out my latest song called walkin out my door

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Thanks a lot Tim and I can understand how you feel thinking about NYC. I appreciate your comment. Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

davisamerica	davisamerica said 620 days ago (September 6th, 2011)
	terrific work guys... and the vid is great Check out my latest song called 12

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Thank you sir JD did an awesome job on that. Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

ted23	ted23 said 620 days ago (September 7th, 2011)
	Nice Work on the the mix, instrumentation and playing! Production is great. A top quality backing. Check out my latest song called Living Dead Love Song in Z minor (HALLOWEEN 2012)

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Thanks Ed It means a lot having this comment coming from you. Many thanks. Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

Loob	Loob said 620 days ago (September 7th, 2011)
	Well done chaps! Kudos all around! Touching subject matter! Much enjoyed! Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Many thanks Fred ! For your continous support ! Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

dave_b	dave_b said 620 days ago (September 7th, 2011)
	The Pride of New York City Great collab! The original sounds great, and the new guitar and orchestration add to the vibe. Nice sounding mix. Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Thanks Dave It was really easy to work on an already beautiful song. I enjoyed this collab very much. Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

Skweryl	Skweryl said 620 days ago (September 7th, 2011)
	Special thanks! to everyone especially Yves and Charles for all of your help, support and hard work! Means a ton! (jdskweryl) Check out my latest song called Funky Funny Bunnies

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Thanks JD ! For making us a part of the project. Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 619 days ago (September 7th, 2011)
	Uplifting Great work guys. Uplifting chorus that is positive and looks to the future. Tasteful guitar solos and I really like the orchestral additions that you came up with, Yves. Congratulations. Regards, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Long Way (w/ Saltaireguru77)

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Many thanks Peter for your kind comment Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

Carrie71	Carrie71 said 619 days ago (September 7th, 2011)
	Pride... Nice work guys! Great vocals JD! Charles really laid down some nice guitar work! Symp101 you are always amazing. Nice tribute boys! Check out my latest song called Pretty Baby Bang Bang w/ProtoTypeEightyOne/Gaylen75

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Thanks so much Carrie You rock ! Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

neilh79	neilh79 said 618 days ago (September 8th, 2011)
	The Pride of NYC I remember watching the attack on the tv over here and it was horrific, the work they are doing around Ground Zero is a true tribute and this is a great song excellent Check out my latest song called Resurrection of Life Final Mix! (w/ Loob, Rok41, Symphony101, Gadzooks)

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Thanks mate for taking time to listen and comment Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 618 days ago (September 8th, 2011)
	Some really fine additions Yves You have a real ear for knowing just what to put in, when, and just how much; excellent contributions to this on your end--really brings it up a notch! Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Thanks so much Michael for your very kind comment. I'm trying and hopefully moving in the good direction. Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

Hickling_Stan	Hickling_Stan said 618 days ago (September 9th, 2011)
	Great song The music was wonderful and I have no doubt the lyrics were heartfelt but to be honest they sounded a bit far back in the mix for me and were difficult to make out. Shame. Enjoyed the music though very much and those guitars were awesome. Cheers Mark Check out my latest song called Elective Introspective

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Thanks so much Mark For your time to listen and comment. Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

TobinMueller	TobinMueller said 618 days ago (September 9th, 2011)
	Fab collab Nice additions. If only the world worked like collaborations on Macjams. I guess some of it does. I really dig the change at 3:00 Reminded me of those moments in a Phil Collins song. Nice vocal effects. Are you going to the memorial service Saturday at 1:00? Check out my latest song called Frozen Man (by James Taylor)

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Thousand thanks Tobin You're so right about the collabs, I wished the same. Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

MikeRobinson

MikeRobinson said 618 days ago (September 9th, 2011)

This has commercial possibilities...
... it deserves airplay. Or at least, to "go viral" on the Internet.

I know that we are going to see a lot of "9/11 songs" especially in the next several days. And I would like to be able to say that "most of them will be good." But, they won't be. Nevertheless, this one is. It takes a good lyric, treats it well, has a very nice key-change around 3:00 for refreshment and variety, and all-in-all comes out with an uplifting yet poignant song about a very tragic event as well as the Nation that it happened to.

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Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Thanks a lot Mike There are some artists I wonder why they are not famous, Charles and JD are certainly among them. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

PaulaMunk	PaulaMunk said 618 days ago (September 9th, 2011)
	Yes, a wonderful version of James' original. Thank you, Yves, Charles and JD. Check out my latest song called Alone at Christmas

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Thank you so much Char For your kind comment Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

Jarvoid	Jarvoid said 618 days ago (September 9th, 2011)
	very fitting tribute and memorial song for that horrific and tragic action.Great stuff superbly realised and delivered . Jarvo Check out my latest song called Cripple Creek Revised........By Jarvoid and the Banjo Bedraggled Manic Mandolin Accordion Squeezers

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Cheers mate thanks a lot for the listen Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

Kicbal	Kicbal said 618 days ago (September 9th, 2011)
	Very Good I really like the confident tone that this song has even as it pays tribute to the tragic events of 9/11. I think this is some of JD's finest singing that I've heard. Mix is nice. Lead guitar is a little hot, but very well played. Yves orchestrations is understated but totally effective. Great tribute guys. Check out my latest song called Dirt Oasis (rough mix)

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Hey Chris Thanks so much for the comment bro ! Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 617 days ago (September 9th, 2011)
	The Pride nice and fully developed. great job guys.....powerful stuff! oh, and i like the doubling vocal around the 3 minute ....... nice! Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Hey Vic Thank you so much for your time to listen and comment, very much appreciated sir ! Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

ic42	ic42 said 616 days ago (September 11th, 2011)
	standing tall always soaring song, grand lyrics that touch us all (my best friend's mom escaped down the stairwell of one of the towers that day.) Great instrumental touches (loved the piano flourishes). 0x0 Check out my latest song called Synthopolis 0x02 (VIDEO!)

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Standing Tall Thanks a lot Eduard, it's impossible not being moved by JD's song indeed. Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

apb	apb said 615 days ago (September 11th, 2011)
	Fine tribute guys well done- one to be proud of. (I also found the well sung refrain and how it comes in at 02:55 just after the fine solo really good). Check out my latest song called Anyway

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Thanks a lot Alan many thanks for your comment ! Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

Feter	Feter said 613 days ago (September 14th, 2011)
	The Pride Wonderful collab ..its amazing how solid this song sound as a band ...God Bless !! Check out my latest song called Roll with it

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Hey Feter many thanks man, I appreciate your time and kind comment Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

sammydix	sammydix said 612 days ago (September 14th, 2011)
	Pride watched the vid first, then listened to this version. you guys brought this together to a T. very impressive collaboration from all angles. the orchestration was just the icing needed. still jealous of your skills 101. Check out my latest song called House Terrace w/Yomar

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Hey Sammy thanks you so much man, although I wonder what a great musician like you would find with me to be jealous about :-) I'm honored by your comment. Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

sammydix	sammydix said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	... your midi skills are superb, dude. and i was dead serious. Check out my latest song called House Terrace w/Yomar

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	I truly feel honored Sammy, thank you so much man. Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

chinaman2	chinaman2 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Nice excellent tribute to the victims & heroes of 9-11. i am currently visiting your country & I can sense how much impact the event has had on every American's life. Check out my latest song called Hunt Of The Season (electroPop Mix)

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 612 days ago (September 15th, 2011)
	Hey Mannix Yes, felt the same. I think JD and Charles feel it much more strongly, living there all their lives, but indeed, seeing NYC just before this event and then after gave me some sad feelings too. Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

	rockstar89 said 604 days ago (September 23rd, 2011)
	Thanks for remembering! Thanks for remembering! Drum programming is great. I want to learn to do this...thanks for the inspiration! Keep crankin' em out!!! Check out my latest song called Here You Are

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 603 days ago (September 23rd, 2011)
	Hey rockstar ! Thank you so much for your time to listen and comment mate, on behalf of 3 of us ! Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

Soundhound	Soundhound said 598 days ago (September 28th, 2011)
	Nice song... Not a big flag waver, cause I've seen both side of the reality... But a good song, is a good song and this is.....that..... Check out my latest song called Call To Arms...

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 597 days ago (September 30th, 2011)
	Thank you so much for your time to check it out and comment sir. Much appreciated. Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

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