Preacher Man (Rock) - MM, TallPaul, r4m, Torren61, Jman, Stoman

[stoman]

I completely forgot to post this finished song.

Lyrics: Michael Taub
Vocals: Paul T. Bathen
Backup Vocals: Rebecca Riss, Paul T. Bathen
Bass: William Fisher
Guitars: Bill Gifford
Drums: Gerald Langenfeld
Composed, arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann

Preacher Man


The summer is shadowed by darkness
Barren trees haunt the sky
The preacher man says it's not hopeless
Tomorrow, the clouds will pass by

Search for your answers
Search for your hope
But behold the white horse
That saddles a crown with a bow
Behold the white horse
That saddles a crown with a bow

The columns have crumbled to the ground
Statues have lost their limbs
The preacher man says what's lost can be found
Together, we build again

Search for your answers
Search for your hope
But behold the red horse
That carries the blade of a sword
Behold the red horse
That carries the blade of a sword

A river no longer runs through it
The bed has turned bone dry
The preacher man says there's nothing to it
The waters, again will rise high

Search for your answers
Search for your hope
But behold the black horse
That weighs the balance of word
Behold the black horse
That weighs the balance of word

Search for your answers
Search for your hope
But behold the pale horse
That wears the preacher man's cloak
Behold the pale horse
That wears the preacher man's cloak

[TallPaul]

Who was the backup vocalist?

Thanks for letting me sing, glad I could help!

[stoman]

Thanks for asking, Paul - I forgot her in the credit list. I updated the post accordingly.

You're not the one to say thank you, Paul! Those who gave this song a listen all agreed that the vocals are great.

Regards,
  Steffen

[TallPaul]

Ah, shucks!!! Thanks! 

[Stoney]

This is great..It would have been easy to go with a C&W style based on the lyric but I'm glad you gave it a more interesting edgy twist it works really well.

Well done all

Ian

[Torren61]

Really good job, Steffen.  Sounds so good.

[mickbrit55]

Great job, sounds awesome! Love that folk-rock feel to it

[Studioplayer]

Nice Steffen. You seem to have a Brit Folk thing going here. I keep expecting Jethro Tull to break in with some flute. Sounds good. Nice job on the vocals Paul. 

Dave

[TallPaul]

Thanks Dave! Ooooh!!! Flute!!!! :-)

[r4m]

WoW! Been awhile! Nice job all!!

[AndyG6508]

Wow Steffen and gang,

This song has turned out lovely. Totally sounds like a 70s soft rock classic - shades of Rainbow perhaps (rememebr Temple of the king?).

Very well sung, performed and mixed.

The change in pace (the acoustic section around the 2 minute mark) works superbly.

Nice warm sound to it Steffen.

Well done!

Andy

[Donna]

Oh very nice indeed! Lovely work all round. 
Really nice composition/arrangement and mix, Steffen.

Donna

[Jman]

Cool, Just noticed this one made it to the Finished column.... sounds good Steffen.... thanks for following it through to the finish line. J

[Reba1994]

Steffen .. I am glad this song finally got finished ... It came out great!  Paul did a great job with the vocals.

[stoman]

Rebecca! I had lost all my hope that we'd ever see you again! I'm glad I was wrong!

Good to "see" you again.

Regards,
  Steffen