New Song - All Alone

[stephenwyoung]

Hi all,

Here is my latest.  I wrote this one a couple days ago, called All Alone.  The pianos and guitar are Band in a Box RealTracks.  All the strings, brass, woodwinds, upright bass, and percussion are Miroslav Philharmonik CE, which I got on the AudioMidi.com No Brainer deal a few weeks back for $15.  Please let me know what you think.  Thanks!

Steve

[MarioD]

Stephen, this is top shelf all the way

Great composition, excellent lyrics and backing tracks with an outstanding vocal.

Two thumbs up 

PS – wasn’t the CE no brainer a great buy!

[stephenwyoung]

Mario,

Thanks!  This song just really came together.  I was at home Thursday night, watching a TV movie (which really just means that the tv was on, and my wife was talking), and those words just started popping in my head.  I grabbed my phone, and typed them into the notepad, along with a musical "shorthand" I use, so I would remember the haunting melody I was hearing.  Then Friday, during lunch, I hopped onto Band in a Box, and did the arrangement, and it all just gelled.

The Miroslav Philharmonik CE for $15 was DEFINITELY a no-brainer.  Probably the best deal I have seen in a while.  I started out (many many years ago) as a violinist, so I am fairly familiar with orchestration.  For the money, this is a very good tool, if you treat it right. 

Thanks again for taking the time to listen!

Steve

[elwoodblues1969]

A very touching tune with a Beatle-esque quality to it,I enjoyed this quite a bit!


-Thom

[Oren]

Once again, proof that it's not about pricey software, it's about the artist.
As fine a production as I've heard anywhere - and a good song.

[stephenwyoung]

Thom,

Thanks so much.  Glad you liked it!

Oren,

Once again, thanks so much for your too-kind words!  I'm so glad you like the song.  This music stuff is fun, isn't it!

Steve

[folderol]

Agree with Thom. Immediately reminded me of Elenor Rigby. Only yours has a happy conclusion!

This is a beautiful song in every respect.

[stephenwyoung]

Folderol,

Thanks so much.  I personally think both Lennon & McCartney were/are geniuses, and as a team were unstoppable.  The depth, and variety (and sometimes silliness) of their work is amazing.  While I try to never write a song mimicking another artist, If I can occasionally write something that someone thinks even remotely reminds them of something the Beatles did, I am a happy man!

Have a blessed day!

Steve

[Azell]

très joli, très doux, jolie voix masculine et tendre, j'aime beaucoup ainsi que l'orchestration. Serait-il possible de noter les paroles?
Azell
very nice, very sweet, nice and tender male voice, and I love the orchestration. Would it be possible to write the lyrics?
Azell

[stephenwyoung]

Hi Azell,

Here are the lyrics to the song...

Verse 1:
She is sitting in a dark room
She is hoping he will call her back
And she smiles as she remembers
All the things he said to make her laugh
All alone again
Waiting for a friend

Verse 2:
He is sitting in a small room
And with a grin he softly speaks her name
And he's staring at her number
And he wonders if she feels the same
All alone again
Hoping for a friend

Bridge:
The paradox of young love
So insecure
Yet full of hope
And feeling sure

Verse 3:
He is standing in a big room
He is thinking back to long ago
And he smiles as he considers
Everything she does, her love to show
All alone again
Together, more than friends

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Thanks so much for your sweet post.  I am praying for you and your family.

Steve

[offthewall]

Beautiful

 
James

[Azell]

je viens d'écouter à nouveau en suivant les paroles, c'est juste magnifique, J'ADORE

I just listened again and follow the words, it's just splendid, I LOVE

[stephenwyoung]

James, thanks for your comment! Glad you like it!

Azell, once again, thanks so much for your kind words!

Blessings to you all,

Steve