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Title: Sunrise-Original
Post by: Johnbee on March 18, 2025, 12:33:59 PM
A burst of inspiration from a beautiful God-made sight.  I went outside a 3AM the other night just to get a glimpse of the lunar eclipse.  So awesome.  This is about a beautiful sunrise that we all sometimes have the opportunity to catch.  God's wonders are all around.

Piano-Toontrack EZ Keys 2
Drums-Toontrack EZ Drummer 3
String Ensemble-Session Strings Pro 2
Bass-Trilian Bass
Flute-Light as a Flautist by Straight Ahead Samples

I made a new years resolution to quit music making but, as you can see, I broke it.  I sincerely hope you enjoy what I'm doing this year.

As the day turns into night
all your fears come to the surface
Tell yourself you'll be alright
Convince yourself you have a purpose
Watch the sunrise on the horizon
There is not any finer sight to see
Start to believe there is a beauty beyond
If you can just keep your faith going strong

The blessed sun as day begins
assures us all time is not over
We will go on. The world keeps spinning
Another day we can discover
You may be wise to always remember
there's nothing promised in our lives but death
But there's a new world waiting after we've gone
So we need to keep our faith on and on

Have you time to watch the sunrise?
Then you have the time to pray
Thank the Lord for making another beautiful day that will inspire
Learn the meaning of what he's done for you
Accept it all within your heart and mind
You'll find His love will guide you each passing day
And your heart will open up to His truth.

c2025 John Bowen Music

 :) John B
Title: Re: Sunrise-Original
Post by: StephenM on March 18, 2025, 03:16:03 PM
I was fast asleep but I woke up when I heard this beauty.
This is the kind of music I spent many hours listening to in my teen years.  Stuff like Chicago, Blood (Sweat and Tears), Todd Rundgren, and later Christopher Cross.  In other words amazing and magical music...

damn John... I think this blows everything I ever heard of you out of the water... and that is a tall order...
i got this on repeat.. some subtle and not so subtle power... blown away man... I am blown away

makes me feel like time is standing still... wow
Title: Re: Sunrise-Original
Post by: Ron D Bowes on March 19, 2025, 03:20:43 AM
Great piano playing, nice changes and the mood is just right for the subject matter. Lovely lyrics too. Never give up. Music defines us.
Title: Re: Sunrise-Original
Post by: chapperz66 on March 19, 2025, 04:00:15 AM
Fine piano throughout and and great song writing, John. 

Studio One seems to be under control!
Title: Re: Sunrise-Original
Post by: DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee on March 19, 2025, 05:29:16 AM
A great song john. Lovely piano playing. But Great music all round. I like the lyrics.
Title: Re: Sunrise-Original
Post by: Farrell Jackson on March 19, 2025, 07:23:11 AM
Excellent piano and your vocals always catch my ear for the clarity and perfect pitch. The lyrics are very thoughtful. Well done!
Title: Re: Sunrise-Original
Post by: Johnbee on March 21, 2025, 05:48:15 PM
Ferrell, Darren, Chapps, Ron and Stephen-Thanks all so much!

Chapps-Yes.I'm beginning to like S1 better than Cakewalk but their user forum is a bit strange.  You don't dare mention the word "Cakewalk" there.  You might get an infantile response from some people. ::)

 :) John B
Title: Re: Sunrise-Original
Post by: Trist on March 22, 2025, 05:10:07 AM
You can never give up music until it gives up on you and it never will, this song is a prime example of that. it's a really nice track, has a lot of emotion within the music and style , very nicely recorded and produced eevrything sounds great. mellow light yet dark and contemplative song. enjoyed, cool strings btw
Title: Re: Sunrise-Original
Post by: TPB on March 22, 2025, 08:19:05 PM
Love the piano on this piece sos so nice
Tim
Title: Re: Sunrise-Original
Post by: ODH on March 23, 2025, 08:45:17 AM
That's lovely piano playing and some cool chord changes. Accomplished and masterful.

Oh and there's a flute. That's next level stuff. Glad you broke your resolution.
Title: Re: Sunrise-Original
Post by: thetworegs on March 23, 2025, 09:27:56 AM
love that piano intro and throughout ...love me a flute too.I thought I'd already commented i must have written it but not clicked post....old age setting in
Title: Re: Sunrise-Original
Post by: kenny mac on March 23, 2025, 11:24:09 AM
An excellent performance John ,im glad you didnt stick to your new year resolution and I'm sure others on here feel the same.
A very relaxing piece from start to finish.
Bravo.
Title: Re: Sunrise-Original
Post by: bruno on March 23, 2025, 12:54:33 PM
This is an engaging song. So well constructed. Well done
B
Title: Re: Sunrise-Original
Post by: Pru on March 23, 2025, 04:53:22 PM
another beautiful song John! inspired lyrics and ace production/writing.
Title: Re: Sunrise-Original
Post by: Ray Brookes on March 23, 2025, 07:04:56 PM
Always classy writing from you, John. Nice piano chords and that bass weaving around the harmonic structure makes this another winner. I don't have a religious bone in my body but I can appreciate the beauty of the lyrics.
Title: Re: Sunrise-Original
Post by: Johnbee on March 24, 2025, 05:57:07 PM
Thank you all so very much for your kind words,

 :) John B
Title: Re: Sunrise-Original
Post by: Zoltan on March 25, 2025, 12:28:52 PM
I first heard this in total darkness. I intentionally chose a Johnbee song from the player and walked into the forest.  I waited for the dog to relieve herself while i immersed myself into the darkness and the bright sounds of Johnbee.

I didn't know what the song was about and after hearing the mention of sun i started to get anxious. I had hoped to keep it dark, but instead i had to cross the street towards artificial light. At least i didn't have to keep on risking walking into a dog dung.

The composition is pure Johnbee. The strings and keyboards. I like the way the arrangement brings different elements into the forefront while keeping the core of the song as pure as the sunlight.

Now i've heard the song three times and it really sounds different based on the listening enviroment.

Another cool composition from John!
Title: Re: Sunrise-Original
Post by: BerryPatch on March 25, 2025, 05:07:52 PM
Beautiful song John, lovely chord progressions and melody here. Very melancholic sound with a dash of prog. I love the flute solo.
Title: Re: Sunrise-Original
Post by: Johnbee on March 27, 2025, 05:05:17 AM
Thanks Zol & BerryP

 :) John B