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I'm Free

Gary Powers – Alternative Artist

Bob Dylan-Inspired Alternative Song | I'm Free by Gary Powers | Stream Free

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Words by: Connie Saxton- Music Adapted by: John Schmit from "Optimistic Noise Part 11" By: Blue Keys Project, Performed by: Gary Powers
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I am self taught, about a months worth of lessons on the guitar, a while ago, I have since enjoyed taking the time to go on to Bass, Drums and Keys/Piano. 6 mo

Based in Washington, USA and active since 2011, Gary Powers has built over 30 original tracks in the Alternative space on SoundClick.

The catalog is rooted in a focused alternative production style.

The following tracks represent some of the strongest releases in the catalog. "She's Leavin feat. Darin Jones" is a focused alternative production that peaked at #8 on the SoundClick Alternative chart. "She Is" is an alternative production that charted at #18 on the SoundClick chart. "My Irish Fighting Daddy" is a standout alternative production that charted at #20 on the SoundClick Alternative chart.

Gary Powers offers free downloads on SoundClick, giving listeners and independent artists direct access to the catalog.

Gary Powers has generated 13.0K streams on SoundClick, earning 6 top-50 chart positions on SoundClick. Discover the full discography on SoundClick.

"I'm Free" is an Alternative track by Gary Powers on SoundClick. The track showcases Gary Powers's instinct for crafting memorable music. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. It has charted at #14 on the SoundClick Alternative General chart. Discover "I'm Free" and the rest of the Gary Powers discography on SoundClick.

Song Info
Genre
Alternative • Alternative General
Charts
Peak #83
Peak in subgenre #14
Author
Connie Saxton
Uploaded
May 19, 2011
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MP3 8.3 MB • 320 kbps • 3:38 minutes
Story behind the song
Looking for words to say at her Farthers funeral, Connie shared her thoughts with John, a friend of mine. John found an uplifting piece of music, "Optimistic Noise Part 2 " by Blue Key's Project that seemed to match the words and brought this project to me. Together we produced, I'm Free. This song is for those who have lost a loved one and need to believe that they go on and we will see them, again... John: Recently, a passenger on my bus was telling me about her father dying. She said that she needed to prepare for speaking at his funeral. A few days later she read to me several poems that she wrote in honor of her father. These were things she wanted to say at his funeral service. What she wrote was very good, so I asked her if I could have a copy and try to put some music to it. She graciously agreed. Later, I was listening to a series of pieces by Blue Keys Project and thought that one, "Optimistic Noise Part II" had the potential of matching the words in temperment. I began adapting the song and came up with a version that seemed to meet my needs. I called Gary Powers and asked him to set aside a day to record the song. When I showed up at the studio, he was at the keyboards working on his version of a melody. It took us about four hours to finally get the music set. Then Gary began singing. Several times as he say the song through, we had to stop for an emotional break. Gary sang several harmony lines and then worked with his computer to refine the individual vocal tracks. We needed a stronger ending than provided by the original music, so I worked with the keyboards and Gary recorded a final chord for the fadeout. It was all coming together. By the end of the day, two tired musicians had produced a piece of music. We hope that many people will find the uplifting, emotionally releasing song an appropriate and respectful addition to any memorial service.
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jolee
May 26, 2011
Excellent song Gary!