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Hello forum members. This is one of the few songs from the last millennium that I still like enough to try to put together a listenable version. I always loved this style of ballads. I remember when publishers would ask "Who would you pitch this song to?" which made me wonder what their job was. The first time I heard Martina McBride, I thought "that's the voice for a ballad like this". Unfortunately, she never heard this song and may have thrown the cassette out the window (still the cassette era) if she had. I would still love to hear her sing it. I can do it no justice but here it is anyway. I used piano (liverpool) and the bass that accompanies it (have used this duo often). The strings are Eastwest Silver, and the drums are EZDrummer. Comments very much encouraged. As Floyd would say "Have at it!" Take care. Greg https://soundcloud.com/gjohnson-2/shelter-1sslSHELTER FOR YOUR HEART Sometimes this world just gets unfair Sometimes good fortune will desert us Though we may try our best to always be prepared As long as we’re alive, our lives can hurt us And though I know that you are strong And you have purpose and direction We all get lost sometimes, and need a place to belong And our hearts need some protection When you feel lonely and abandoned like a ship out on the sea I hope that you will chart a course for me I’ll be the shelter for your heart I’ll guard the dream that keeps you hoping When this world has pushed you past the point of coping I won’t let you fall apart I’ll be the shelter for your heart The shelter for your heart Well I’ve been wounded in the past I’ve felt my heart just break inside me When I’ve felt buried by the shadows life has cast You have been the angel sent to guide me And I will always love you for the times you’ve pulled me through So whenever heartache finds its way to you I’ll be the shelter for your heart I’ll guard the dream that keeps you hoping When this world has pushed you past the point of coping I won’t let you fall apart When you feel empty and afraid And when your doubt has come to blind you I’ll be the morning sun you thought would never find you I’ve been waiting from the start To be the shelter for your heart The shelter for your heart
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Another fantastic delivery
Sensational lyrics, married to a beautiful and appealing melody. Yes, this type of balled commands timeless interest.
Top job, for sure.
Trev
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Greg,
Outstanding! Everything about this had me hypnotised. Your singing, the lyrics, the arrangement cast a spell and captured me. Such a beautiful song. I really liked your counter melodies and arrangement development. The strings and the English horn (it sounded like either an oboe with a soft reed or an English horn to me at least) were a perfect addition.
Really enjoyed this a lot!
Regards,
Noel
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Greg, This is the perfect Disney movie song. What an outstanding vocal! Nicely written and arranged and very well produced. I love everything about it. It couldn't be any better. You are at the top of your game here. Just downright beautiful !!! Tom
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Hi Greg.
Loved every minute of it.
I thought your vocal was brilliant - a lovely quality to it and it had all the emotion that the song needed and deserved. There were some brave high notes in there!
Fabulous backing - great choice of tracks and an excellent production and mix.
One of your best.
ROG.
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Hi Greg,
Very good writing and it would have been nice to hear Martina sing it (and I doubt she would have thrown it out), but never-the-less you did a real good job and I like the music you created.
Sonny
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Hi, Greg !
this must be one of your best
if not even the best !
Left me with goosebumps
and tears in my eyes!
Merry Xmas Greg !
Cheers
Dani
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Absolutely Beautiful, Greg.
Well written. Your sense of melody is astounding. Your word-sense, so poetic.
That piano sounds terrific. The oboe is a great touch. Nice arrangement and mix.
A gorgeous vocal! Your best among so many good ones. Really well recorded!
A true joy to listen to.
floyd
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Great song well played and sung.
very melodic. I like it a lot
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Hi Greg,
you need nobody else to sing this song.
It's just beautiful! A great arrangement.
The lyrics really touched me.
Guenter
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This is a fabulous - what a gorgeous love song - so beautifully done in every way - the writing, the singing, the arrangement...
My new fav of yours Greg.
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Greg
Another fantastic delivery
Sensational lyrics, married to a beautiful and appealing melody. Yes, this type of balled commands timeless interest.
Top job, for sure.
Trev
Thanks Trevor!! Really appreciate the positive review. I guess I'm a sucker for that kind of ballad. Take care. Greg
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Greg,
Outstanding! Everything about this had me hypnotised. Your singing, the lyrics, the arrangement cast a spell and captured me. Such a beautiful song. I really liked your counter melodies and arrangement development. The strings and the English horn (it sounded like either an oboe with a soft reed or an English horn to me at least) were a perfect addition.
Really enjoyed this a lot!
Regards,
Noel Thanks Noel! You are always unbelievably kind with your works. Yeah, it's an oboe, although I can't tell the difference myself. I love that sweet sound. Thanks for listening and for the nice comments! Take care. Greg
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Greg,
Beautiful ballad. Love the orchestration as well.
Regards,
Bob
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Terrific ballad and excellent vocals and arrangement. This is a good one.
A beautiful song at every level.
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Hi Greg,
We do agree with Tommy, that this is the perfect song for a Disney movie.
Apart from that it is also a typical 80s/90s ballad with a very nice chord progression, especially the chorus.
Well done (again)!
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Greg, Your voice is incredible, beautiful Nice arrangement Stunning lyrics Martina missed an excellent song  And I will always love you for the times you’ve pulled me thro Wow the vocals there, just wow  This is my new Greg favourite Alyn
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Wow! You cranked the bar up a few more clicks with this one.
This has to be one of your strongest vocals. The perfect
heartfelt delivery for the lyric. Hard to imagine it being done
any better. The clarity and openness of the mix is perfect
for the song. Throw in the fine write and arrangement
and you given singer songwriters something to aspire to.
Excellent and a wonderful listen.
J&B
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Awesome vocal Loved this song
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Greg, This is the perfect Disney movie song. What an outstanding vocal! Nicely written and arranged and very well produced. I love everything about it. It couldn't be any better. You are at the top of your game here. Just downright beautiful !!! Tom Thanks Tom, for the wonderful compliment. Much appreciated. I love what you do! Take care. Greg
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