Now that we are approaching the end of the year, and Christmas is coming. I thought I'd write an atmospheric song ;-) Here in Europe winter isn't exactly coming anytime soon. It's way too warm for this time of year. So much for that old Christmas feeling.... In this one I've been experimenting with a couple of Kontakt instruments (Band in a Box has great support for Kontakt by the way). It's a solo project, so is the video.
Hope you like it! And as always, any comments are welcome!
I wonder where you'll sleep tonight and if you're still thinking about our love you see I watched your eyes as you came clean last night where you truthful? or did he never really leave....
oh my love, we're wandering far apart ran away again, oh and what if it's just me.. demanding, never giving in never a battle lost, yet nothing gained for real, for love, for me
deep down in the trenches of my soul I find myself craving for you, needing you I still claim your name, I still claim your love but I find my words echoing in these empty city streets
over here the night is closing in creeping over me, oh I wonder if it's real proclaiming love so easily into his arms again, oh
oh my love you will be leaving flying away from me, oh and I feel this time it's real demanding, never giving in with all my battles won, feeling love that's gone
it's me again time and again hollow again alone again fear again
We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands.
Now that we are approaching the end of the year, and Christmas is coming. I thought I'd write an atmospheric song ;-)
Great song, Rob! Great "setting" (atmosphere, instruments, vocals).
Originally Posted By: RnAM
Here in Europe winter isn't exactly coming anytime soon. It's way too warm for this time of year. So much for that old Christmas feeling....
Those of us in Texas can relate! Temperature on Christmas Eve is supposed to be in the 70s (F)! We have had big snow and ice storms in prior years, so this is kinda different. But, being Texans, we're not really surprised.
Originally Posted By: RnAM
In this one I've been experimenting with a couple of Kontakt instruments (Band in a Box has great support for Kontakt by the way).
For the n00bs in the audience, what are Kontakt instruments? Are those midi? Real instrument tracks?
Enjoyed your song!
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There is a certain forbidden aura about it. Love the fx sounds ... really cool! And the video was great, too! Excellent all around! Thanks for a super listen!!!
Alan & Di
PS: Where we live, here in Alabama, they're predicting a temperature of 71F (21C) on Christmas Day!!!
Hey, Rob, I loved that! Sounds like something from an 80s concept album. A big, BIG, sound with wonderful stereo and nice cryptic lyrics. Works well with the video. Got to be one of my favourites of yours. ROG.
A big +1 to what ROG said. Great mix! Excellent vocals. The guitar solos are very well done.
I enjoyed this a lot! You guys really do a fantastic job on everything you post. Great production musically and blended well with the video. Your vocals and lyrics are excellent. Nice use of BIAB instruments and how you used them. Sonny
Hey, Rob, I loved that! Sounds like something from an 80s concept album. A big, BIG, sound with wonderful stereo and nice cryptic lyrics. Works well with the video. Got to be one of my favourites of yours. ROG.
A big +1 to what ROG said. Great mix! Excellent vocals. The guitar solos are very well done.
Captivating.
floyd
+1, I agree with ROG and floyd. My favorite of yours to date. Great mix , vocal and guitar editing. A super sounding piece. Tom
Wow! This is a clinic in the heights that one can reach with talent, BiaB and a home studio. Amazing.
Like ROG alluded to the sound is monster big.
You absolutely nailed the 80's big studio production and as always it is extremely well supported by the video.
Merry Christmas y'all!
J&B
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A big, BIG, sound with wonderful stereo and nice cryptic lyrics.
Works well with the video.
Got to be one of my favourites of yours.
ROG.
Plus 2!! Your production is always tops Rob. This is very cool to listen to. Love the mysterious, sensual nature of the video as well. Great job! Merry X-mas!! Greg
Hey, Rob, I loved that! Sounds like something from an 80s concept album. A big, BIG, sound with wonderful stereo and nice cryptic lyrics. Works well with the video. Got to be one of my favourites of yours. ROG.
A big +1 to what ROG said. Great mix! Excellent vocals. The guitar solos are very well done.
Captivating.
floyd
ROG and floyd have nailed it. This is spectacular from start to end! I loved it.
All the best to you and Anne-Marie for an inspired Christmas.
Yes. Great song Rob. Reminiscent to me of some of work when I first began listening to you here on the forum.
Enjoyed it. Merry Christmas.
Thank you Charlie! Best wishes to you too.
Regards, Rob
Originally Posted By: Al-David
Hi Rob
What a great listen! We both loved it.
There is a certain forbidden aura about it. Love the fx sounds ... really cool! And the video was great, too! Excellent all around! Thanks for a super listen!!!
Alan & Di
PS: Where we live, here in Alabama, they're predicting a temperature of 71F (21C) on Christmas Day!!!
Thank you Al & Di,
yes, this song is definitely somewhat different from my usual stuff. The Clara vocal is such a nice addition to the BIAB realtracks.
we wish you both a merry Christmas and a very musical (and healthy) 2016!
Rob & Anne-Marie
Originally Posted By: PeterF
Rob
Great production and very atmospheric! The usual high standard vocals set it off.
Yesterday some parts of Sydney hit 41c (106f) - much cooler today Christmas day looks to be 27c (80f). Been quite a hot December here so far.
Thank you Peter! I wish you and Leon a very good Christmas and a very musical 2016!
We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands.
Hey, Rob, I loved that! Sounds like something from an 80s concept album. A big, BIG, sound with wonderful stereo and nice cryptic lyrics. Works well with the video. Got to be one of my favourites of yours. ROG.
A big +1 to what ROG said. Great mix! Excellent vocals. The guitar solos are very well done.
Captivating.
floyd
Thank you Floyd! We wish you all the best for 2016. You've created lots of very cool songs this year!
Rob
We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands.
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