Bob Abner gave feedback on Take This Sinner by the Hand

INTERESTING!  I think you’re a fine player, very nice job, and this song got my attention!!!  I think you should think about seriously “plugging” (pushing) this song! Only one small critique—I simply wish you had included the lyrics, as I would have liked to follow along... Read More

Bob Abner gave feedback on Healing Wings

1) I liked it! A lot in this song to like, imho. 2) VERY nice job on guitar!!! 2) Wind the song up a little more strongly/rmphatically: “The last line 3x” is one small formula for ending of songs like this one: A) He’ll lift you up [Fm7] and carry [Cm7]... Read More

Bob Abner gave feedback on Hearts Wide Open

1) Interesting!!! 2) The disconnect to me (between verses and chorus)—verses are observational (somewhat similar to detached Leonard Cohen songs), whereas the chorus is about we (as a GROUP) in a relatively celebratory mindset 3) I DO think that your wordcraft is really quite good (it particularly shows up in your verses) 4)... Read More

Bob Abner gave feedback on Since He Won't Leave

Your song is musically simplistic, but the thematic material is anything but simple—I agree that this makes it more difficult for the listener to identify with your song. “But I have a Savior Who gave me His all And I’ve been unfaithful and stumble and fall.” small suggestion:... Read More

Bob Abner gave feedback on The Road Less Traveled

Didn’t like the following line (it seemed awkward): I had to turn it around from a wrong way road knowing Best wishes in your songwriting endeavors.