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More cheese!! The assignment this time was to write a song about friendship in the style of Randy Newman. Got shortlisted at least. Didn't think it would make it that far. https://soundcloud.com/davidsfilmmusicLet The Friend Be MeBy David Snyder V1 You need a friend to Be with you when it rains Forget your troubles Stay inside and play a game Say anything And the feeling doesn’t change Your friend will say they feel exactly the same CH Oh let that friend be me Let that friend be me I’ll stick beside you ‘cross every stormy sea Let the friend be me V2 You need a friend When the going gets tough You need a friend Who never says they’ve had too much Just be yourself they say ‘Cause that’s ok with me You’re beautiful and wonderful And it’s the only thing I see CH Oh let the friend be me Let that friend be me I’ll stick beside you Til eternity let that friend be me Bridge: When you have a friend you don’t worry ‘bout a thing They’ll be driving to your house Right through a hurricane No matter what you’ve done You never take the blame Without a friend like that Life is just a crying shame CH So let the friend be me Let that friend be me I’ll stick beside you Til eternity let that friend be me (repeat) Words and Music copyright David Snyder 2018, ASCAP/Day of Faith Records Vocals, strings, orchestration, production, engineering etc David Snyder Real Tracks: drums=funksyncsnare piano_Alberti (2460) converted to midi and run through Abbey Road Grand RT cello
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I'm liking your cheese, son.
A nice Newman-ish write - especially lyrically. Melody, too for that matter... Catchy in the way that Randy's "simple" songs are...
The strings are nice - a touch low, I think.
Really enjoyed this. Well done.
(Don't forget about those MIDI SuperTracks - 2064 MST is the MIDI of 2460. Also... if you ever go for another Newman placement, 889:Piano, Acoustic, Solo-Accompaniment PopFunkyTexas Ev 100 is pure Randy)
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This song was actually super catchy. Thanks for sharing!
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Ember
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Loved this David. So glad you got short listed on Soundtradr. That is one tough nut to crack. Would love to see one of your tunes on the credits of a movie sometime...
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Sounds good to me, David.
Blows me away how you and a few others here can just write on demand! Takes a special gift to be able to do that.
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VERY enjoyable listen David
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Really nice work David! The tones in this one are superb. It certainly has a cinematic feel to it, and I love the pretty calming vibe here. It sounds really lush, and simply put, beautiful. On top of that, it is wonderfully catchy and your vocal delivery is sincere and heartfelt. Great job on this one - thanks for sharing 
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Man, dunno how much better you could nail that request.
Hope it makes it!
And, yeah, we enjoyed it.
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Grewat song David Good luck!! Cliff
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I'm liking your cheese, son.
A nice Newman-ish write - especially lyrically. Melody, too for that matter... Catchy in the way that Randy's "simple" songs are...
The strings are nice - a touch low, I think.
Really enjoyed this. Well done.
(Don't forget about those MIDI SuperTracks - 2064 MST is the MIDI of 2460. Also... if you ever go for another Newman placement, 889:Piano, Acoustic, Solo-Accompaniment PopFunkyTexas Ev 100 is pure Randy) I LOVE cheese, and this is a great variety!! One might call me a cheesehead. This is really good and really Newman. Great job with everything!! Who gave the assignment that it was shortlisted for? Take care. Greg
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Hello David,
A perfect offering for the request. I really like this softer side of your music. Not only does it show your versatility, but gives us a new dynamic in the David Snyder litany of talent.
Agree with Floyd that the strings could be louder. But this is supreme, regardless. Muchos of enjoyment here, my friend.
Alan
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Last edited by Al-David; 07/23/18 03:21 PM.
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Excellent write! I agree with floyd jane - lyrically, you really got the "sincere" Randy Newman song vibe, and the bridge really cemented it. I heard a bit of Randy in the vocal delivery as well. In contrast, the melody and harmony - especially the cadences - don't sound like Randy at all, which helps it from sounding slavishly derivative. Nicely done!
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Nice song and arrangement, your vocals are great and do it justice.
You put a lot in to your music and it shows.
Sometimes I get the push I need by reading some of your posts/ comments. I am a bit distracted sometimes with it all.
Then I read a post or comment full of enthusiasm etc, and it perks me awake then I feel like doing some songs.
Anyway you are one of a few on here whos comments do that ..Inspire.
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Great work on this David! Love the piano and progression on this. Humble lyrics too, Can definitely hear the Randy Newman influence. Well done!
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Thanks Scott. Well, I keep trying!!!
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Thanks Dave. The medical term for the ability is called crazy. I am afraid you have to be born with crazy but if we were to hang out some I am sure we could exchange a little crazy and both be better off for it!!
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Thanks Graham. I appreciate the listen and the kind words! Sure have been enjoying your songs this year!!
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Hello, David
Nice song!
Very good melody and the chord progression.
I like the progression of V1 part. (Eb - C7 - Fm7 - Bb7)
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
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Shigeki Adachi
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A really strong composition. Excellent melody and does what it sets out to do.
On a roll.
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