Hi Group,
Here's a new song that I've been working on.
 
It's called "Rise"
 
I decided to do a lyric video so I hope we can post Youtube links here.
I got tired of trying to mix this thing so I said to heck with it and it's done
 
Please let me know what you think. (It's slightly political so be careful;-)
 
https://youtu.be/6NvPwWeQBq0
 
Regards,
Craig

Well done dude!!

Nice one, liked the song.

Hmm,  not sure I agree with they lyrics, but per normal you've created a beautiful song.

Craig,
 
This is a well-crafted piece and the vocals are outstanding. Mix sounds pretty good, though I think it may get a little too dense in spots.
 
Regards,
Dan
 

Slightly political?  I could see that track opening the Shawn Hannity show.  Actually, for a political song, it's got a lot of melodic qualities.  Usually when people try to force statements in their lyrics like that, the melody suffers from them trying to fit in what they want to say.  But you've done a great job creating catchy lines and excellent vocal execution.  Reminds me of Aimee Allen's 'Ron Paul Anthem' in that way (love that song).  
 
I'm not sophisticated enough to comment on mixes but it sounded quite professional to me.  Nice work.  

I like this as well.....those vocals are mighty good Craig!! Well done on the whole song composition and performance, it translated very well my headphones.  

Craig,
 
Very catchy track, listened without really paying attention to the lyrics the first time through and it is a very excellent pop song, vocals and BGV harmonies are great.  Cool guitar solo.   Went back and listened again with the video/lyrics and was surprised you got a message into that melody.  Like Voda La Void says, when you try to force statements into a song the melody usually suffers.   That didn't happen here so good work.
 
Without getting political, there is some good advice in here for people on either side of the aisle, i.e. don't lose your mind.  There are too many groups on both sides trying to herd "their people" into certain beliefs and thoughts.   Best to stay non-tribal and use your own mind and reasoning.  That is what made this country great in the first place.
 
Regards

markno999
Craig,
 
Very catchy track, listened without really paying attention to the lyrics the first time through and it is a very excellent pop song, vocals and BGV harmonies are great.  Cool guitar solo.   Went back and listened again with the video/lyrics and was surprised you got a message into that melody.  Like Voda La Void says, when you try to force statements into a song the melody usually suffers.   That didn't happen here so good work.
 
Without getting political, there is some good advice in here for people on either side of the aisle, i.e. don't lose your mind.  There are too many groups on both sides trying to herd "their people" into certain beliefs and thoughts.   Best to stay non-tribal and use your own mind and reasoning.  That is what made this country great in the first place.
 
Regards

Oh dear....

eph221

markno999
Craig,
 
Very catchy track, listened without really paying attention to the lyrics the first time through and it is a very excellent pop song, vocals and BGV harmonies are great.  Cool guitar solo.   Went back and listened again with the video/lyrics and was surprised you got a message into that melody.  Like Voda La Void says, when you try to force statements into a song the melody usually suffers.   That didn't happen here so good work.
 
Without getting political, there is some good advice in here for people on either side of the aisle, i.e. don't lose your mind.  There are too many groups on both sides trying to herd "their people" into certain beliefs and thoughts.   Best to stay non-tribal and use your own mind and reasoning.  That is what made this country great in the first place.
 
Regards

Oh dear....

Not sure what "issue" you might have with suggesting people think for themselves?  Nothing too controversial in that suggestion.   Lyrics mean different things to different individuals.   The line about losing your minds, to me, prompted a reaction about how tribal our culture is becoming on either side.   My point is Tribalism removes reason at a personal level because people then tend to put tribe or disloyalty to the tribe over what they personally believe or think it right.   Personal liberties is kind of what this country was founded on unless I took the wrong history classes:)