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Title: IF I CAN (Bobby/Billy/Benny)
Post by: Benny on March 29, 2010, 08:56:53 AM

Bobby started this one as an instrumental improv in "Studio A". Billy came along and laid down some of the most awesome orchestration ever. After hearing the production, I just couldn't resist trying to add a vocal. To come up with lyrics to match the music, I read a bunch of medieval poems and sonnets to get the feel. Have a listen and let us know what you think. And turn it up to get the full effect!

Bobby Watson - piano, bass
Billy Playle - orchestration
Benny Moore - vocal, melody, lyrics, mixing

IF I CAN

At the dusk the clouds roll in; I start to reminisce
My face is cool in the autumn wind; I can feel your summer's kiss
I never knew a longing heart could ever hurt like this
I know somehow I will return to the arms I miss...

(Chorus)
If I can I'll scale the great divide
If I can I'll tame the angry tide
If I can I'll send angels to your side
If I can
If I can

When the artist draws my wounded heart all the colors turn to gray
A melancholy work of art that yearns for yesterday

(Chorus)

(Bridge)
The roses sleep till the morning dew
The oceans run deep like my love for you

Everything that God's bestowed, the taste is bittersweet
Until I have you for my own my life is incomplete

(Chorus)

Title: Re: IF I CAN (Bobby/Billy/Benny)
Post by: PVD on March 29, 2010, 11:32:09 AM

B/B/B:

Very lovely.

Paul

Title: Re: IF I CAN (Bobby/Billy/Benny)
Post by: docmidnite on March 30, 2010, 06:06:12 AM

OUTSTANDING

Tripple-B with a tripple A grade piece of music!

Title: Re: IF I CAN (Bobby/Billy/Benny)
Post by: Studioplayer on March 31, 2010, 01:11:47 PM

Yep. Really amazing piece of work. Absolutely outstanding!!  8)

Nice guys. Great vocals Benny.  :)

Dave

Title: Re: IF I CAN (Bobby/Billy/Benny)
Post by: Casia - lyricist on March 31, 2010, 01:16:15 PM

Very beautiful guys...all of it.  And yes, that orchestration is amazing..WOW!

Casia

Title: Re: IF I CAN (Bobby/Billy/Benny)
Post by: Benny on April 02, 2010, 05:45:53 AM

Paul, Doc, Dave and Casia - I appreciate the comments. :)

Title: Re: IF I CAN (Bobby/Billy/Benny)
Post by: Torren61 on April 02, 2010, 02:13:25 PM

Cool song.  I like it.

Title: Re: IF I CAN (Bobby/Billy/Benny)
Post by: Benny on April 04, 2010, 07:17:42 AM

Thanks Torren for stopping by and having a listen...

Benny

Title: Re: IF I CAN (Bobby/Billy/Benny)
Post by: riggorog on April 07, 2010, 02:29:27 AM

Really beautiful song. I love the orchestration. Great lyrics and vocals. Outstanding work on this guys :)

Roger

Title: Re: IF I CAN (Bobby/Billy/Benny)
Post by: Benny on April 07, 2010, 05:06:43 PM

Thanks Roger. :)

Title: Re: IF I CAN (Bobby/Billy/Benny)
Post by: Paulo on April 11, 2010, 05:51:01 AM

It sure has Billy's touch... Great production.

Title: Re: IF I CAN (Bobby/Billy/Benny)
Post by: Benny on April 11, 2010, 07:51:06 AM

Paulo, thanks for the comment. Yeah, Billy did a great job!

Title: Re: IF I CAN (Bobby/Billy/Benny)
Post by: CosmicDolphin on April 13, 2010, 03:57:51 PM

Excellent....a great collab...this is what being here is all about...top stuff !

CD

Title: Re: IF I CAN (Bobby/Billy/Benny)
Post by: Stoney on April 14, 2010, 01:46:14 AM

Hey Guys

This is a beautiful piece of work....simply huge with delicate touches

Great stuff

Ian  :)

Title: Re: IF I CAN (Bobby/Billy/Benny)
Post by: Benny on May 01, 2010, 01:36:27 PM

Hey CD and Stoney...I had not read your comments until now. Thanks!

Title: Re: IF I CAN (Bobby/Billy/Benny)
Post by: TallPaul on May 02, 2010, 02:30:30 PM

Very nice, great job all the way around! Love the change/bridge near the end. Did you guys try to add any backing vocals or oohs/aahs to it?

Title: Re: IF I CAN (Bobby/Billy/Benny)
Post by: r4m on May 04, 2010, 05:37:55 PM

WoW! Top shelf!! Great mix!

Title: Re: IF I CAN (Bobby/Billy/Benny)
Post by: mickbrit55 on May 04, 2010, 06:22:30 PM

Very, very nice :)

Mick.

Title: Re: IF I CAN (Bobby/Billy/Benny)
Post by: snowdoguk on June 04, 2010, 03:48:15 AM

I've been going through all the great music on this site now I've got rid of the books for a few months and there is certainly a load of fantastic stuff..... this one really stirs the heart... there is something called musical fatigue, which can occur when listening to music with a large dynamic range.. it happens because the large variations attracts the audience and forces the listener to concentrate, much like classical music.... I just wonder how much more impact (than it already has) this would have with a ton more dynamic range... simply fantastic piece..... congratulations to the three Bs

Mike

Title: Re: IF I CAN (Bobby/Billy/Benny)
Post by: Benny on June 05, 2010, 08:29:53 AM

Mike,

Thanks for the comments and the thoughts about the dynamics. When I revisit this, I will definitely keep that in mind.

Benny