Boys in Blue (Ballad of the Good Samaritan)

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2017/06/17 23:51:34 (permalink)

Boys in Blue (Ballad of the Good Samaritan)

Hi Group,
This is a new song that I wrote that was inspired by a true story.
Please see this link before you listen to the song.... It will give you some background on why I wrote it.
 
http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/southwest-valley/2017/03/17/arizona-department-public-safety-trooper-ed-andersson-good-samaritan-thomas-yoxall-cnn-interview/99320010/
 
Song Link:
 
https://soundcloud.com/us...-of-the-good-samaritan
 
Please let me know what you think.
 
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Craig
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    eph221
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    Re: Boys in Blue (Ballad of the Good Samaritan) 2017/06/18 00:38:53 (permalink)
    Link don't work

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    Re: Boys in Blue (Ballad of the Good Samaritan) 2017/06/18 03:27:45 (permalink)
    mmm...   They seem to be ok from my end.
     
    Try them again when  you get a chance.
     
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    Re: Boys in Blue (Ballad of the Good Samaritan) 2017/06/18 03:32:06 (permalink)
    Ok it worked that time!  Great song.  Was that your wife singing the second part?  The words are very family friendly, and well done.

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    Re: Boys in Blue (Ballad of the Good Samaritan) 2017/06/18 09:06:28 (permalink)
    Loved this song. Really good vocals too! The mix sounds great here :D
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    Re: Boys in Blue (Ballad of the Good Samaritan) 2017/06/18 15:12:57 (permalink)
    Very nice Craig! Love that chorus!
     
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    Re: Boys in Blue (Ballad of the Good Samaritan) 2017/06/18 19:11:36 (permalink)
    eph221
    Ok it worked that time!  Great song.  Was that your wife singing the second part?  The words are very family friendly, and well done.


     
     
    Glad you liked it.  Yes that's my Wife singing in the bridge.  She's has a really great voice. When I first met her she never mentioned she could sing.... and I never mentioned anything about playing guitar. We had both been away from music for 20 plus yrs.
     
    Since law enforcement has been under attack in the county (especially in the previous admin) I think its about time that we let them know that we have their backs. They are the only buffer between a civilized society and anarchy.  Sure there is a tiny percentage of cops that are bad but the vast majority are good people trying to make a difference.  
     
    This song is for them and the civilians of this nation that have their backs when and if the SHTF... I hope we never have to find out.
     
    Craig
    post edited by CSW - 2017/06/18 19:44:55
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    Re: Boys in Blue (Ballad of the Good Samaritan) 2017/06/18 19:12:42 (permalink)
    dcumpian
    Very nice Craig! Love that chorus!
     
    Regards,
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    Thanks Dan,
     
    Dang..... I could have used your musical virtuosity on this one..... 
     
     
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    post edited by CSW - 2017/06/18 19:45:54
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    Re: Boys in Blue (Ballad of the Good Samaritan) 2017/06/18 19:13:26 (permalink)
    Frugaard
    Loved this song. Really good vocals too! The mix sounds great here :D


     
     
    Thanks,
     
    I'm enjoying your stuff on soundcloud!
    post edited by CSW - 2017/06/18 19:45:17
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    Re: Boys in Blue (Ballad of the Good Samaritan) 2017/06/18 22:16:41 (permalink)
    Fantastic listen! I'd bump up the vocals in the heavy part but otherwise spot on!
     
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    Re: Boys in Blue (Ballad of the Good Samaritan) 2017/06/18 23:37:32 (permalink)
    Cool song, great changes, nice music, but the vocals are really great! 
     
    Keep on keepin' on! 
     
     

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    Re: Boys in Blue (Ballad of the Good Samaritan) 2017/06/18 23:54:55 (permalink)
    Great song, great job!
     

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    Re: Boys in Blue (Ballad of the Good Samaritan) 2017/06/19 22:26:21 (permalink)
    String Jammer
    Fantastic listen! I'd bump up the vocals in the heavy part but otherwise spot on!
     


    Thanks String Jammer
     
    They do seem to get a little buried in the choruses... .especially the 2nd chorus.
     
    I'm gonna try backing off on the doubler and bring the non double lead voc and back ups up a little more there to get it to pop up a little more.
     
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    Re: Boys in Blue (Ballad of the Good Samaritan) 2017/06/19 22:27:17 (permalink)
    Serious_Noize!
    Cool song, great changes, nice music, but the vocals are really great! 
     
    Keep on keepin' on! 
     
     


    Thank you very much!
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    Re: Boys in Blue (Ballad of the Good Samaritan) 2017/06/19 22:27:40 (permalink)
    Sixfinger
    Great song, great job!
     


    Thanks Sixfinger!
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    Re: Boys in Blue (Ballad of the Good Samaritan) 2017/06/27 19:41:35 (permalink)
    Great song!   Very well done across the board IMHO.    It rocks but still sounds well balanced, and yeah, the vocals are a standout.   But so is that solo.   
     

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    Re: Boys in Blue (Ballad of the Good Samaritan) 2017/06/27 20:53:35 (permalink)
    Yes, really good song and a great story! Very professional sound to my ears.
    "answer in my hand" - love that.
    I took notice of the lyric structure. Not your traditional rhyming verses, more of a narrative I suppose. I thought it worked well.

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    Re: Boys in Blue (Ballad of the Good Samaritan) 2017/06/28 22:52:28 (permalink)
    stevec
    Great song!   Very well done across the board IMHO.    It rocks but still sounds well balanced, and yeah, the vocals are a standout.   But so is that solo.   
     


    Thanks Steve,  I'm trying to write lyrics that actually mean something to me these days.   I think with the raw deal that Law enforcement is getting these days they should know that most people really appreciate what they do.
     
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    Re: Boys in Blue (Ballad of the Good Samaritan) 2017/06/28 22:57:29 (permalink)
    bjornpdx
    Yes, really good song and a great story! Very professional sound to my ears.
    "answer in my hand" - love that.
    I took notice of the lyric structure. Not your traditional rhyming verses, more of a narrative I suppose. I thought it worked well.


    Thanks Bjorn,  
     
    I'm trying to create some lyrics with more variety. I sometimes will try and rhyme with a similar sounding word but it doesn't have to rhyme perfectly.  I find it difficult to rhyme words without sounding contrived. I'm definitely not a lyricist. I have more respect for a good lyricist more than ever these days. 
     
    Craig
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