I am an independent writer/performer/producer making summery sounds with lots of harmony, guitars, and emotion.
Brian Wilson said of his epic work Pet Sounds, "I wanted to make the listener feel loved." Those words have always remained with me and I hope to share loving, healing sounds with the listener as well.
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gabe stenziano
Sep 04, 2010
what a subject to tackle. this, i'm sure, mirrors the feelings of many people. the vocals are great. i especially liked the melody and chord structure. the backups are awesome. nice work all around. gabe
DEADWATER MONK
Mar 13, 2009
Brilliant Johnny
These lyrics can hold there own with some of the greats
and the music is totally perfect to enhance the lyrics and then dude........This is the best vocals from you to date in my opinion,just amazing talent you so humbly share
Its my honor all the way
Your fan!
danny
Sergey Rostov
Jan 08, 2009
Wonderful tune !
VMP (USA)
Nov 28, 2008
Such a wonderful, contemplative, work. Lyrics so deep and meaningful, delivered beautifully with sincerity and passion.
Rick Gross
Sep 17, 2008
Great vocal strength my friend!! Excellent harmonies on the chorus. Very well mixed production. Good work on the performance and the feeling you put into it.
Makes it an EXCELLENT song all around.
BlessinGs Bro.
Wayne Pascall Acappella
Sep 15, 2008
Johnny,
It's so nice to hear your voice in music again. Every artist goes through dry periods. You are back again! Your sound is still tight as ever. Strong melody in this song "PRAY", which is typical in your renditions. Strong melodies give songs that "sing-along" feel, like what the Beatles did in the 60's. I also like your panning of the guitars on the right vs the harmonies on the left. The lyrics are very poetic as they depict our struggles in prayer. Great song! Great Prayer!
Feel free to give your own unique rendition to "SATISFY", whether it be a "Beach Boys" flavor,"Rock" or whatever. Artists have done these things as you know only too well. Whitney Houston sang over Dolly Parton's "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU" much different than how Dolly sang it. Whitney's version became a huge hit. So you never know.
May God be with you and protect you, as you now serve in Korea. It would be nice if it's possible, for you to add a picture on this site of what that part
newwine
Sep 15, 2008
peace Johnny,
excellent prayer and you carried it well with a beautiful arrangement in song. of course the harmonies were tops.
amen to a faithful G-d... HIs Words, forever, true.
unlike my unusual renditions, i thought your song was worthy of 5 full stars : - )
glad to know all is well. keep up the good music.
bBlsd bWl pRr
DavidLunbeck
Sep 02, 2008
Johnny,
you are BACK, this was worth the wait .
wow what a direction you have taken here , I hear soul and gospel and a beach music all in one like sounding composition it must be those maj7 chords which adds a jazzy soul feel , Almost like this song was written in later years after " In my room ". REMEMBER ?
it is definitely your stlye but somehow different , VERY GOOD vocals as usual ,Not sure how your recording situation has changed but I can hear the difference even on little computer speakers ,
Wonderful chorus , I think the melody is fantastic , nice tone to your lead vocal I have have only one mixing comment ( something I want to learn )the harmonies are so amazing, Rythmic and lush I would want to hear them better and less of the guitars but I have no idea how you would accomplish that without loosing something somewhere ........Thanks for putting this up and sharing , I am on my fourth listen , very soothing and inspiring .
cheers
wait till you hear Ta
Grand Jury
Sep 02, 2008
Absolutely fantastic composition and performance.Maj7s galore!! Sounds very heavenly in verses,and hot in middle eights.Very good production,too.I think it's all more to the kinda DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) you're using.Believe me,-Steinberg Cubase or Nuendo have a very palpable difference auditively to other PC-based Daws,-they are more clear and articulated.That's not to say anything negative about your song or mix-mast.That's just to point to the the fact that your song might shine even better.At the crucial moments some DAWS become saturated (they just can't handle such a load of Audio info).Also,I've been using alot of UAD-1 pluggins as of recently,-man,you will be amazed,-they're emulating an Abbey Roads' mixers,-vintage etc.That's just mind-blowin'!!!!Highly recommended.
Anyways,that's a great song of yours showing your best sides.
Thanx alot,Johnny,for your comment on our joined venture with Thomas and Amy,-they are the main suspects if we're talkin' about what makes t
Laurie Biagini
Sep 02, 2008
I feel a deep vibe to this one.. a lot of emotion behind this song and I really pick up on the mood here. It's beautifully sung and the harmonies complement the melody without overpowering.. the chord progressions also contribute to the mood of the piece, and it's one of the first of yours that I have heard that really has an emotional overtone to it, which just proves your versatility in your songwriting, performing and arranging. Well-done!
Tammy Swindell
Sep 01, 2008
The Spirit of the Lord is coming off this in waves..I KNEW the dry spell would end, but not when. The message in this song speaks LOUD and CLEAR to everyone. :)
Emotional delivery, along with strong writing, makes this a hit in my book. :D The guitar work is beautiful, Johnny. :)
Thanks for letting me know, my friend.
Kurt Lewis Neufer
Sep 01, 2008
Hello Johnny,
I really enjoyed, speaks to the doubt in everyone....
I will let the stars tell the story.... :)
Keeping you all in my prayers,
Kurt
Tony DeLecce
Sep 01, 2008
Hi Johnny,
I heard the instrumental before going to golf and I thought what great production and a beautiful song.
Now with the vocals. Super. Your production is so big/full.
Great vocals. Way to get out of the drought in a big way. Really pretty song.
OK I am back listening again. As I am watching Tenessee and UCLA what a great game. In OT now. Really enjoying this new one. OH YEAH! UCLA won. A great game. I know their is an anwser refrain is musically a great build.
inacage
Sep 01, 2008
Great song Johnny! I especially like the bass/vocal interplay during the "la-la's". Love that cool ending too!
Hayley Oliver
Sep 01, 2008
Excellent work, lovely melody, musical arangement and vocals.
Love
Hayley
Hi Johnny sounding great as always. Thinking of you and spinning this.