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Soulful singer-songwriter Stephen Day performs “If Standing Was Flying,” from his 2021 LP “The Shapes I’m In.” This live session was filmed and recorded at OurVinyl Studios in Nashville, Tennessee.
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About Stephen:
In 2021, Day released his first self-produced project Original Song’s and Sound, collaborated with Allen Stone, and passed 43 million streams on his catalog. American Songwriter called his track “Every Way (Supernatural),” “a huge musical leap forward” and went on to add that it “signals rebirth and renewed creative force.” The five song EP lends to the crooner vocal performance as well as moving his sound into a contemporary space. In the Fall of 2021, Day released his full length album “The Shapes I’m In.” The project was co-produced by Micah Tawlks (COIN, Hayley Williams, Liza Anne) and Day. Eager to get it out to fans Stephen says, " I put so much of myself into this record in hopes that we could all grow a little closer together after the year and a half we’ve had of being separated. It feels like the easiest way to re-enter and rebuild a more social and communal world is by remembering how to give away a little bit of yourself to someone and trusting them with it.” The project represents a new era for Stephen that isn’t afraid to push boundaries sonically or in subject matter.
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OurVinyl films creative live performances with both emerging and established musicians. Artists they've worked with include Tyler Childers, St. Paul and The Broken Bones, Ed Sheeran, Trevor Hall, Allen Stone, Dispatch, and Donavon Frankenreiter. They strive to push the production envelope by filming artists in unique settings that complement the music while capturing studio quality audio regardless of the setting. It’s all live, all one take, no punching in, no autotune, no cheating. Just high energy and true authenticity. For more information you can visit www.ourvinyl.tv/
Lyrics:
Sometimes I feel out of place
Sometimes I need your embrace
To get me through the day
And it feels like water on my skin
It feels like being born again
It feels like learning how to stand
If standing was
Some days I want to throw it all away
Somehow you turn it all around
Make it seem okay
And it feels like water on my skin
It feels like being born again
It feels like learning how to stand
If standing was flying
And it feels like finally jumping in
It feels like running with the wind
And it feels like learning how to stand
If standing was flying
If I never had it
How would I know
If I ever found it
Oh Lord
Oh, there’s no going backwards
When you give her your soul
And it feels like water
It feels like being born again
It feels like learning how to stand
If standing was
It feels like finally jumping in
It feels like running with the wind
It feels like learning how to stand
If standing was flying
Water
Water
(written by Stephen Day)
Performers:
Vocal & Guitar - Stephen Day @heystephenday
Keys - Andy Cata @andy_cata
Drums - Jon Truman @jtrudawg
Bass - Andrew Brown @andrewbrownbass
Credits:
Director: Michael Reuther
Editor: Tom Beal
Executive Producer: Amber Christian
Camera 1: Tom Beal
Camera 2: Michael Reuther
Camera 3: Allen Ralph
Camera 4: Michael Loki
Tracking Engineer: Matt Wyman
Mixing Engineer: Dylan Alldredge
Mastering Engineer: Kevin Dailey
Photographer: Molly Mantlow
Production Assistant: Ridge Bethea

[@benfoor5032]

This should be on repeat all over the globe

[@OurVinyl]

Right?! The 3:10 mark gets us every time...

[@RamonB909]

This song is truly a masterpiece.

[@wheresthereef8622]

I spent 20 minutes re entering this in KZbin. Couldn't understand why this isn't a million viewed song

[@OurVinyl]

We don’t quite understand it either, so many of our videos seem to not get the traction they used to but can’t thank you enough for the support and so glad you enjoyed the song - Mike

[@vincentmarquez1686]

Holy shit

[@treacheroust8025]

The head bobbing makes me feel like we're all gonna make it somehow

[@heystephenday]

Love it!

[@garciapride91]

Absolutely love everything about this song everyone did their part to perfection! Instant classic for me idk how this song hasn't blown up

[@OurVinyl]

Couldn't agree more!

[@ONLYusemetommy12]

FishingWithNorm brought me here ! Awesome song

[@OurVinyl]

Glad you dig this! Thanks for checking us out!

[@treacheroust8025]

How does this only have 10k views?? Honestly one of my top 10 most played songs in the last year

[@OurVinyl]

So glad you're a fan of Stephen! One of the best!

[@16Dubqueen]

What a monster dude… Holy cow…

[@DurpVonFronz]

Ok., its been a few months, YOU SIR!! (group) are kicking sooo much ass, cant stop listening!!!!!

[@OurVinyl]

Tune in tomorrow! Our fourth and final release with Stephen drops 12pm CST.

[@DurpVonFronz]

Newage 60's vibe tune, pretty dang amaze! Prob Most Best Even!

[@heystephenday]

Thank you! Means a lot!

[@richardb561]

Oftentimes, and as is the case here, you can tell how kick-ass a song's going to be by how into his riff the bassist is.

[@OurVinyl]

Bassists know best.

[@memyselfandiamangel2006]

Thank you! ❤

[@Notts698]

WOW 👍👍💯💯💯

[@leoncameron895]

what a great performance & a fantastic song. The drummer really made this, he was just perfect. An immaculate groove.

[@YasminTello-c8l]

😍

[@aaronharding2960]

This dude showed up on my spotify, this song in particular. Solid stuff

[@OurVinyl]

Stephen rips indeed! Thanks for checking us out!

[@natalielugo2330]

There's something in the music, the lyrics, your vice, the performance or idk that makes my heart melt ❤😍 such an incredible artist!! You've got a big fan in Mexico 😊❤

[@abigailhoward9312]

Underrated song !!

[@EmanuelArquileu]

My new favorite music.

[@juniorpacheco4643]

Muito bom!

[@abigailhoward9312]

Obsessed with his voice. His tone is so satisfying. You can really feel the soul!!

[@sunshineharris1142]

Oh yeah that's a very nice beautiful song

[@Mulletman0513]

Another classic and instant fave into the Apple Playlist!!

[@OurVinyl]

Thank you, Joey!

[@natecol9322]

Incredible performance and cinematography

[@OurVinyl]

Thanks for watching!

[@onlyaninha25]

Essa música é muito, muito, muito boa!

[@lanethemane]

Awesome song!

[@Tocy777isback0414]

Oh WOW! :O

[@sanlen1944]

Great song , thanks for sharing :)

[@heystephenday]

Thanks for watching!

[@sanlen1944]

@@heystephenday Y sure , keep putting out your great music , I will keep listening :)

[@Shaglaki]

I REALLY need to know what pedal that bass is going through. anyone know?

[@OurVinyl]

We can ask them and see if we can find out for ya!

[@Shaglaki]

@@OurVinyl above and beyond, guys. fingers crossed and thank you so much. congrats on a great mix by the way and the camera work is super clean.