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Stop and Smell the Roses #428849 09/05/17 06:33 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,926 South Africa JoanneCooper OP Veteran
OP JoanneCooper Veteran Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,926 South Africa	Another song written as part of the 50 90 song writing challenge. Something a little different for me. Wonderful lyrics written by Liz Petty. Comments as always are appreciated. STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES RealTracks: RealTracks in style: 1825:Bass, Electric, PopModernGrooveHeld Ev16 075 RealTracks in style: 1831:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopModernGrooveBrightA-B Ev16 075 RealTracks in style: 1828:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm PopModernGroove Ev16 075 RealTracks in style: 1758:Banjo, Rhythm, Pop16ths Ev 085 Loop in Song: AcousticDrumFullKit\Metal - redneck_120_intro_kick_16th_hats1 ev16.wav RealTracks in style: 1947:Mandolin, Rhythm PopModernGrooveAndy Ev16 075 RealDrums in style: ModernPopBallad16ths^03-a:SS, b:OSy Loop:Percussion Loops\LoopNAbpm Tambourine Shake.wma A kick drum made from the RealDrums Floyd Jane's choir claps Lyrics: V1 every stone tells a story every pebble holds a poem every cloud gives a dreamer reason for thoughts to roam Every color of a rainbow And every ray of the sun can teach us something if we stop.... instead of run... C so stop and smell the roses on every journey you are on and listen.... listen closely listen closely V2 every lake knows a secret every river sings along every star gives a lover reason for hearts beating strong Every petal of a flower and every blade of grass can teach us something if we stop... don't go quickly past... C so stop and smell the roses on every journey you are on and listen..... listen closely and listen..... listen closely to hear the muse's song yes listen.... Last edited by JoanneCooper; 09/05/17 06:34 AM. LyricLab – Where words become music https://www.lyriclab.net/

Re: Stop and Smell the Roses JoanneCooper #428851 09/05/17 07:40 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 3,414 Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff
Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 3,414	Wow, what a pretty tune Joanne Your vocal delivery on this is stunning! I really liked the lyrics too - they're almost poetic, so props to Liz for that! Thanks so much for sharing - you should be proud of this one Cheers, Deryk

Re: Stop and Smell the Roses JoanneCooper #428858 09/05/17 09:42 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,927 Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran
Scott C Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,927 Edmonton, Ab, Canada	Very pretty song Reminded me a bit of Tom Petty. Super vocal excellent lyric Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/

Re: Stop and Smell the Roses JoanneCooper #428949 09/06/17 07:02 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357 Robertkc Veteran
Robertkc Veteran Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357	Joanne, I very much enjoyed the production on this song. The lyrics have a poetic 60`s folk feel that you made dynamic on the chorus with those handclaps and the mandolin. Your wonderful vocals and harmonies add the tingle we`ve come to expect! Robert

Re: Stop and Smell the Roses JoanneCooper #429002 09/06/17 01:02 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 Veteran
Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	Another great one Joanne. I really liked the echo the word stop in the chorus. Good work. Rob https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: Stop and Smell the Roses JoanneCooper #429013 09/06/17 03:50 PM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,360 Middletown, PA. 44kfl Veteran
44kfl Veteran Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,360 Middletown, PA.	love the sound, the mix, the production, I agree that the lyrics have a 60s feel, maybe the melody gives me that feeling too, enjoyed the listen! Kenny

Re: Stop and Smell the Roses JoanneCooper #429042 09/07/17 05:30 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 728 Colorado Buford Journeyman
Buford Journeyman Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 728 Colorado	Very nice vocal and production. Bob BIAB 2018 ULTRA https://soundcloud.com/bob-buford https://www.youtube.com/user/hawgly https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/bob.buford

Re: Stop and Smell the Roses JoanneCooper #429121 09/07/17 07:57 PM User Showcase
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,926 South Africa JoanneCooper OP Veteran
OP JoanneCooper Veteran Joined: May 2012 Posts: 2,926 South Africa	Deryk, Scott, Robert, Rob, kenny and Bob. Thanks so much for giving "Smell the rose" a listen. I must say that I am not too sure about it. I tried to recreate "Ophelia" by the Lumineers for a synch opportunity but I am not sure that I succeeded. They guy who does my final mixing and production said he wasnt sure about it either (didnt like the drums and I think I agree with him). So your encouragement is appreciated. LyricLab – Where words become music https://www.lyriclab.net/

Re: Stop and Smell the Roses JoanneCooper #429130 09/07/17 10:42 PM User Showcase
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furry Veteran Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands	VERY VERY nice Joanne, another lovely one from you Graham............ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKBPq93IQFTD3q-zBqxghbQ?view_as=subscriber

Re: Stop and Smell the Roses JoanneCooper #429139 09/08/17 02:40 AM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 8,641 South Carolina C Charlie Fogle Veteran
Charlie Fogle Veteran C Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 8,641 South Carolina	I enjoyed this one a lot Joanne. Stellar production and vocal performance. I do agree from a syncing opportunity, the drums (beat) could be improved but only from that perspective. From all other perspectives, this is a good, strong, well written and produced piece. Charlie BIAB 2025:RB 2025, Latest builds: Dell Optiplex 7040 Desktop; Windows-10-64 bit, Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz CPU and 16 GB Ram Memory.

Re: Stop and Smell the Roses JoanneCooper #429230 09/08/17 11:02 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 548 Japan HiroshiK Journeyman
HiroshiK Journeyman Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 548 Japan	Joanne, What a wonderful song. The melody is simple and beautiful. Your vocal is moderate and attractive. I also like the lyrics. I enjoyed my listening very much. Hiroshi

Re: Stop and Smell the Roses JoanneCooper #429780 09/14/17 10:27 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,043 Davis, CA G Greg Johnson Veteran
Greg Johnson Veteran G Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,043 Davis, CA	Very pretty Joanne!! I think the chorus really works well. Really nicely done in every way-write, vocal, and production. Enjoyed it!! Take care. Greg

Re: Stop and Smell the Roses 44kfl #429888 09/15/17 10:36 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 15,203 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 15,203 GA USA	Originally Posted By: 44kfl love the sound, the mix, the production, I agree that the lyrics have a 60s feel, maybe the melody gives me that feeling too, enjoyed the listen! Kenny What he said! Enjoyed the spin. J&B Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos are here on our website.

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