Hanging By a Thread - by Scandalous Grace

This is a song I wrote several years ago.  I probably posted it at the Song Forums site, back then.  I asked the band if they would consider, "Scandalizing" this song and they said yes.  I stripped the song down to the original drum, bass and acoustic guitar tracks.  Everything else is new and fresh, including my Lead Vocals.  I love what Reece and Sean have added to this song and I feel it came out REALLY nice.  

Thank you both for taking this one on; it was one of my personal favorites.  All comments are welcome.  
 
Performed by Scandalous Grace:
Michael Hanson- Lead Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar,Electric Rhythm, Drum programming, Mix and Mastering.
Reece Bain- Piano and Backing Vocals
Sean Peifer- Electric Rhythm, Guitar Solos and Backing Vocals.
 
 
https://soundcloud.com/michaeljhanson/hanging-by-a-thread-12
 
Lyrics:
 
Verse 1:
Here I am again, hanging by a thread
Like a candle burning, brightly from both ends.
Like a puppet I am, dangling by a string.
Once again I’ve gone and, messed up everything.
 
Chorus 1:
Your love makes me feel like, I’m brand new.
When this world comes calling, all I really need is you.
 
Verse 2:
Wandering all alone; through the wilderness.
Looking for my home, in a place like this.
Guided by your light; trying to stay the course.
Like a compass pointing, upward to due north.
 
Chorus 2:
Your love makes me feel like, I’m brand new.
While this world keeps turning, I will tightly hold too you.
 
Lead:  2 measures.
 
Verse 3:
Here I am again, hanging by a thread.
Like some yeast that’s rising, from unleavened bread.
Make me new again, blemished by these stains.
Like a little child I’m standing in the rain.
 
Chorus 3:
Your love makes me feel like, I’m brand new.
As this world keeps turning, all I’ll ever need is you.

Hey Ed, thanks for listening and commenting.  I will look into those 2 items.  Maybe automate (dial back) any compression or FX that I have at the beginning on the Lead vocal.  
 
The beginning is pretty intimate I realize, until full band kicks in.   

Hi. Nice song, Michael. I agree with the vocal and toms advice. Other that that, a good mix which I enjoyed.
All the best.

Thanks guys, based on your comments I worked on a new Mix last night and have just uploaded it to Sound Cloud. Hopefully, this fixes some of the nits.
 
On the Lead vocal, I turned off Izotope Nectar, which was giving the vocal that Breathiness.  What the Lead Vocal consists of at this point are Large Condenser mic, Tube Pre, a little CA2A and a touch of Vahalla Plate reverb.  
 
The acoustic guitar is basically the same signal path as the vocal, but I dialed the CA2A back just a touch to try to open it up a little more.  
 
I will address some of the other comments, each specifically, in the next couple of posts.  

Zarrg,
 
Cool forum name, bro.  Thank you for listening and confirming some of the issues.  I hope you have a chance to listen to the changes I have made to the vocals on the mix.  
 

Hi Scandalous people
I really like the song and performances - really good.
I will have another listen on better speakers later for the mix.

Well that explains why I could not hear what Ed was talking about, I am listing to the new mix.

Mix works OK here chaps, thanks for sharing.

Guitarhacker
 
I like what you did with the bass in the verse.... play one note.... that worked  really well.

Ha, you picked up on that.  I was telling the Band when I first introduced this song to them, that the Bass line was probably the simplest that I have ever played, but it was a huge revelation to me when I did this.  I was amazed how playing a single D note, entirely through the verses, created a tension that I really liked.  Its like it just held a foundation while everything else move around it.  
 
Great that you picked up on that Herb.  

Not much to add that hasn't been said. I like this song!

Starise, thank you for listening and commenting on this song. Glad you like it.

Thanks everyone for the great comments!  we appreciate all comments and all help you've given!

Hey Kevin,
 
Thanks for listening and commenting.  It's always helpful as a songwriter to know that you are connecting with what people like.  

michaelhanson
This is a song I wrote several years ago.  I probably posted it at the Song Forums site, back then.  I asked the band if they would consider, "Scandalizing" this song and they said yes.  I stripped the song down to the original drum, bass and acoustic guitar tracks.  Everything else is new and fresh, including my Lead Vocals.  I love what Reece and Sean have added to this song and I feel it came out REALLY nice.  

Thank you both for taking this one on; it was one of my personal favorites.  All comments are welcome.  
 
Performed by Scandalous Grace:
Michael Hanson- Lead Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar,Electric Rhythm, Drum programming, Mix and Mastering.
Reece Bain- Piano and Backing Vocals
Sean Peifer- Electric Rhythm, Guitar Solos and Backing Vocals.
 
 

 
Lyrics:
 
Verse 1:
Here I am again, hanging by a thread
Like a candle burning, brightly from both ends.
Like a puppet I am, dangling by a string.
Once again I’ve gone and, messed up everything.

Chorus 1:
Your love makes me feel like, I’m brand new.
When this world comes calling, all I really need is you.

Verse 2:
Wandering all alone; through the wilderness.
Looking for my home, in a place like this.
Guided by your light; trying to stay the course.
Like a compass pointing, upward to due north.

Chorus 2:
Your love makes me feel like, I’m brand new.
While this world keeps turning, I will tightly hold too you.

Lead:  2 measures.

Verse 3:
Here I am again, hanging by a thread.
Like some yeast that’s rising, from unleavened bread.
Make me new again, blemished by these stains.
Like a little child I’m standing in the rain.

Chorus 3:
Your love makes me feel like, I’m brand new.
As this world keeps turning, all I’ll ever need is you.

Very good I enjoyed listening to your song , sounds Christian .
Liked the music and your vocals , good one !

Nice song, gents! I agree with Herb on the guitar solo. Some of the notes seem off as well as the tone and style. I love the vocal harmonies.

Good job there gents!   Nice gently rolling rhythm, mix is solid, all around a pleasant listen.