Hard To Say Goodbye

A new one from me and Leon.

Vocal & Lyric - Leon
I played guitar and sang.

The Band:
RealTracks in style: ~683:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 120
RealTracks in style: ~686:Organ, B3, Background Pop Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 1259:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopShiningRockA-B Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 1681:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 120
RealDrums in style:PraiseWorshipPowerPush^1-a:Quarter Kick , b:Pushed Snare, Hihat


Hard To Say Goodbye
It’s hard – to say goodbye
It’s hard – to say goodbye
It’s easy to pretend
This day will never end
But it’s hard – to say goodbye
It’s easy – for a bird to fly
Feel right at home up in the sky
But it’s hard to let you go
So hard to let you go
It’s easy – for a bird to fly
Wish we could feel like this forever
Wish we could feel like this forever
It’s hard – to keep it real
All these emotions to conceal
It’s easy to lose control
Pour out what’s in my soul
But it’s hard – to keep it real
Wish we could feel like this forever
[Solo]


It’s hard – to say goodbye
It’s hard – to say goodbye
It’s easy to believe
There is no need to leave
But it’s hard – to say goodbye
it’s so hard – to say goodbye
Wish we could feel like this forever
Wish we could feel like this forever
It’s hard – to keep it real
All these emotions to conceal
It’s easy to lose control
Pour out what’s in my soul
But it’s hard – to keep it real
Wish we could feel like this forever
[Outro]

Peter and Leon:

Nice welcoming sounds on the open . . . engaging from the start. Like the vocal and harmonies . . . though I wonder if the lead vocal is a bit too far out in front. Listening on headphones, so maybe not. Like the song structure . . Hmm, who is singing the BGVs? They are well done. Like the lead guitar a lot. Cool 60's vibe on this one . . . liking that organ a lot--nice production choice.

Good work!

Deej

Thanks Deej.
I'm doing the backing vocals.

Peter

Peter,

The reason I asked about the BGVs is that it sounds like a different singer than the lead. That's a good thing, and hard to do as a single vocalist. It's one thing I strive for when, as a solo singer with no other vocal resources, I feel there's a need to make the BGVs sound different. You've done it well here, as evidenced by my asking the question. Stellar!

Deej

Hi, Peter and Leon.

I'm with Deej - the jangely guitar and wistful vocals gives this a 60's sound, despite the other more contemporary elements.

Vocals are great, good backing and mix. Love the bridge.

Cool song & performances.
There's is something in Leon's voice that is a little harsh...I wonder if it could be smoothed with EQ?
I like the blend with the bvox.

Peter & Leon,

Love this song and love the performance. Great vocal and a really excellent mix.

I thoroughly enjoyed this. A new favorite...

Bob

Very cool song that could have been a Dylan outtake from the '60s. Love the vocals and harmonies, and those guitar breaks are fabulous. Super mix, too. Just a rock solid tune, well delivered.

Good song, good choice of instruments in a nice arrangement.
But the best thing is what you guys did, the vocals/harmonies and guitar playing.
I love that!

Great song and I love the acoustic guitar that ripples through the whole thing. I also like to hear solo guitar breaks as in this as they add to the dynamic of the whole piece.

Thanks David
Peter

The dynamic duo strikes again.
Leon, great vocal and lyrics.
Peter, great guitar and harmonies.
A flashback to the 60's.
Super song.

Hi Peter and Leon,

Nice to hear this song of yours. The vocals fit together very nicely, as some colleagues here also think.
The lyrics are also nice to hear/read. Like them a lot; not 'to say goodbye' of course. That's too difficult, as you pointed out very well!

As far as I can remember, it's been a while since you last sang together, or am I wrong?
If I'm right, I'm glad you're back! If I'm wrong, sorry, but also glad to hear you both again,

Hans

Good to hear a new one from you two!

Read through the other comments while listening, for my tastes Leons vocal is sitting right where it should. It sounds like you are using a bit more reverb on it than you have in the past, and I think it really works well.

Good song, great playing. Only complaint was the fadeout ending, seemed a little abrupt.

Great to hear Leon! Been a while.
Good tracks - strong BAND. Sounds like a tight band that knows how to lay tracks. ("we don't need outside guys in the studio!...")
The BGVs throughout are nice.
Good mix.

Nice!

fj

Good song gentlemen. I agree with all here regarding the vocals, they came out very well. It also has a real catchy melody that leaves you humming it long after the song is over. It may have just been my system, but the very end sounded a little cold, like it need a bit more fading. Great song guys.

Thanks Ray

Peter

Glad you enjoyed it Bob.
Peter

Splendid feel and I love the harmony. Terrific vocals, and a well-crafted song, Peter & Leon. Ooo. I was waiting for that guitar solo. You never disappoint, and I love the fade spoken by 6-strings. Mix is excellent. Much enjoyed!!

Thanks appreciate the comments.

Peter

Thanks a lot

Peter

Thanks
Peter

Thanks Mario

Peter

Thanks Hans
We have only posted a couple so far this year.
Peter

Thanks Dave, I agree the fade envelope was abrupt.

Peter

Thanks Marty

Peter


Thanks Peter


Thanks floyd

Peter

Peter and Leon...really well done production...I loved the vocals....the harmonies were cool...and the guitar work was stellar (of coarse!)...reminded me of the great rock tunes of the late 60's early 70's!

Hi Peter.

Yet another fine song for you and Leon to add to your collection.
Right from the start you grabbed me and held my attention.
The lyrics are excellent and your performance is superb.
What had me thinking the most was just how polished this sounded.
I heard nothing that said "home studio".
This music is radio ready from start to end.

I thoroughly enjoyed listening.
--Noel

Nice laid-back folk song. I really like the harmony that you extended throughout the song.

I agree about the 60s sound, this has a great 60 sound and it's so good that I think it could have played on the radio back then!
🙂

I just like the whole vibe overall, the production the playing, the singing, everything. The lyrics are fantastic.

Great job on this one fellas!!

Good song, professionally done! I really enjoyed the voices, both on their own and in harmony. I want more

So good to hear you and Leon again!

The harmony is excellent …like brothers.

We obviously love the guitar 😀 and the drums and bass sound very good. The mix sets up a great soundstage on our monitors.

Y’all are a great team with both the lyric and melody.

This section below illustrates how the melody captures that building of emotions that are about to overflow:

“It’s hard – to keep it real
All these emotions to conceal
It’s easy to lose control
Pour out what’s in my soul”

Love it!

J&B

Dan
Appreciate the comments thanks.

Peter

Noel
Thanks a lot very kind of you say.
Peter

It's easy to say that this is a pleasant melodic pop song, like straight from the sixties with a simple message, nice melody and enjoyable vocals, Leon is doing great job and the harmonies feel warm. The band sounds like they have played together for years, the drums fit well. I feel like I'm listening this in a live evening at a small local pub, somehow brings me an Irish feeling and the band called The Saw Doctors.

Janne

Thanks David.

Peter

Thanks a lot appreciate that.

Peter

J&B
Thanks for the ongoing support we both appreciate it.

Peter

Thanks Janne I enjoyed the comments.

Peter

Nicely done guys!! Catchy tune! Drums sound incredibly good!!!......nice job with the processing!! ALWAYS love Peter's guitar work!!! Much enjoyed!! Take care. Greg

Loved the groove in the tune. Cool chugging guitars. Super vocals. Loved the harmonies Peter. Really well done.. Excellent guitar break. Perfect tone for the song. Really well done..