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#986361 12/02/12 06:22 AM
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Dig In
©2012 Steven M. Biederman
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I slipped the match from my pocket
Fumbled with my last cigarette
All else was lost or forgotten
No sense of purpose anywhere
It's just that, I can't choose from all these prophets
Were they sons of God or were they just men
And I'll probably sell my soul
For a new Cadillac in the end
Dig in

Couldn't make a choice, I was confused some
It's hard to spiritualize when you are fully dressed
So I just reached in and grabbed myself a handful
And found I couldn't sort it out in the end
Jesus, Muhammad and Buddha
In your wisdom billions become content
But which one of you can prove
He's the real, only one Heaven sent
Dig in

I took a walk with spiritual darkness
Looking for spiritual light
Darkness said what I need is a personal savior
One who gives eternal life

My wits were sharp as a razor
Always could see round the bend
But I never saw this coming
I never did comprehend...then
I met the risen Jesus
I admit I'd heard about Him from friends
That He was crucified and died, resurrected
Giving life to all men
I dug in

I slipped the match in my pocket


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Stevie,

I really like this one...well written, good playing, singing, just good music and message...I love those background vocals...Good one!

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LSB, I agree with Tom. I can dig it.


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Originally Posted by Tom Breshers
Stevie,

I really like this one...well written, good playing, singing, just good music and message...I love those background vocals...Good one!

tom


Thanks Tom. I really didn't know if anyone would like this one, especially the background vocals. I didn't know if they were too over the top but I've played it for a few folks now and they all like the storyline and the bvs so I guess it's working so far, eh? I appreciate the listen and comments.

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Nice one, Stevie. I'm no expert on songs of praise but this one has a perspective I haven't heard before. Cool.

And, yeah, the background vocals are cool too. smile

Scott

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Cool tune stevie... I like the back ups...kinda beatles like...Its like the whole song (thought or story) happened in a flash...between the time you took out the match to the time you slipped it back in...

Why did you put the match back any way?

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STEVIE--

SOUNDS LIKE ANOTHER KEEPER--GREAT PRODUCTION WITH THIS SONG!

WRITE AND PLAY ON FROM NC--

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Hi Stevie,

I really like this one too and with the rest ...love the background voices....I can't figure it out how to add them to my own songs yet, but I'm playing around with it..

The lyrics are top notch also...

great job....

glyn

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really really good Stevie

enjoyed every second

God Bless Roy and Helen


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Originally Posted by Taggy Lee
LSB, I agree with Tom. I can dig it.


Thanks Taggy,

Glad you "dug it."

I always appreciate you stopping by to give one of mine a spin.

Stevie


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Originally Posted by Scott Campbell
Nice one, Stevie. I'm no expert on songs of praise but this one has a perspective I haven't heard before. Cool.

And, yeah, the background vocals are cool too. smile

Scott


Thanks Scott. Glad you liked the perspective it has going on. Wait till my next one if you like a change of perspective. I'm still writing it but will have it up when this one peters out.

Stevie


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Hi Stevie,

Good job, your playing/singing is really nice.
this part is cool...

And I'll probably sell my soul
For a new Cadillac in the end


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I could hear Johnny Cash doing this. Nice one!

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Originally Posted by Doug Healey
Cool tune stevie... I like the back ups...kinda beatles like...Its like the whole song (thought or story) happened in a flash...between the time you took out the match to the time you slipped it back in...

Why did you put the match back any way?

doug


Thanks a bunch, Doug. I put the match back because I became comfortable in my own skin finally through faith in Jesus. I didn't need the crutch anymore. Haha, hows that for a deep theological thought?

Stevie


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Stevie, an out of the box take here, no doubt. Great writing! :)))) scotty

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Originally Posted by glynda
Hi Stevie,

I really like this one too and with the rest ...love the background voices....I can't figure it out how to add them to my own songs yet, but I'm playing around with it..

The lyrics are top notch also...

great job....

glyn


Thanks Glyn. Glad you like it. I didn't know if the backing vocals would be too much over the top as they say, but it seems that they've been well recieved.

Stevie


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Originally Posted by Roy Cooper
really really good Stevie

enjoyed every second

God Bless Roy and Helen


Hey Roy!!! I haven't seen you round these parts for ages. Thanks for stopping by and Dig In a spin. Thanks for the comment as well.

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Originally Posted by Calvin
Hi Stevie,

Good job, your playing/singing is really nice.
this part is cool...

And I'll probably sell my soul
For a new Cadillac in the end


Calvin


http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart


Thanks Calvin. I always enjoy your visits.

Stevie


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This has a nice flow to it Stevie. Well played and phrased.
Not sure though about the message when you sing
"But which one of you can prove
He's the real, only one Heaven sent" which says to me that you doubt all of them,
Then in the last verse you seem to believe in Jesus.
There seems to be a link missing there. Or is it me that's missing something?
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Originally Posted by Jim Colyer
I could hear Johnny Cash doing this. Nice one!


Thanks Jim. Unfortunately the Man In Black has left the building to be with Elvis but we do have Vic for a stand in, lol.
Appreciate the listen and feedback.

Stevie


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Originally Posted by Mackie H.
STEVIE--

SOUNDS LIKE ANOTHER KEEPER--GREAT PRODUCTION WITH THIS SONG!

WRITE AND PLAY ON FROM NC--

Mackie


Thanks my friend. I appreciate you stopping by for a visit. Take off your shoes and sit a spell.

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You have an up close and personal sound going on here. What limiter are you using on the master bus -- it sounds good to me.

Really good lyrics, too -- you have a good perspective on these spiritual songs.


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Originally Posted by Richard Scott
Stevie, an out of the box take here, no doubt. Great writing! :)))) scotty


Thanks Scotty,

I try to stay outside the box as I'm claustrophobic. I just don't want to do the same old, same old Praise and Worship fare where you invite people to sing the same verses or chorus' over and over and over with all the churchy cliques if you know what I mean. They have their place but they don't appeal to me although I do play bass on them in my church. I hope my songs will appeal musically and lyrically to those among us who don't quite know what they believe and get them thinking as well as those "churched" folks. I've been on both sides of the fence so I hope my songs relate somewhat universally. If so I've done my job. Thanks again for the listen and comments.

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You've got some good lines on this one and can definitely hear your musical influences. The Cadillac line is tight!


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Originally Posted by Vicarn
This has a nice flow to it Stevie. Well played and phrased.
Not sure though about the message when you sing
"But which one of you can prove
He's the real, only one Heaven sent" which says to me that you doubt all of them,
Then in the last verse you seem to believe in Jesus.
There seems to be a link missing there. Or is it me that's missing something?
Vic


Hey Vic,

It's about a spiritual journey. Read the chorus and last verse again, it gives the clue as to the change of heart and vision. Thanks for the listen.

Stevie


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Originally Posted by Kevin Emmrich
You have an up close and personal sound going on here. What limiter are you using on the master bus -- it sounds good to me.

Really good lyrics, too -- you have a good perspective on these spiritual songs.


Hi Kevin,

Don't know if this answers you question or not but I use Adobe Audition ver. 1.5 for recording where I compress the individual vocals to a preset I designed and then a short reverb on the lead and a more medium reverb on the BGVs. Then after mixdown I use version 3.0 to master as it has a multi-band compressor and a tube based compressor which I have set up the way I designed it after a lot of trial and error. Sometimes a small bit of reverb over the whole track in mastering but not much. It seems to work but I'm always trying to make it sound better...sometimes successfully and sometimes not.

And hey, thanks for the visit and comments.

Stevie


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Originally Posted by Jay Speight
You've got some good lines on this one and can definitely hear your musical influences. The Cadillac line is tight!


Thanks and great to meet you, Jay. I'm not sure who you heard in this one as far as musical influences is concerned but my biggest ones are The Beatles and Brian Wilson. Maybe the backing vocals are a give away somewhat. Glad you like the Cadillac line.

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