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https://soundcloud.com/kybordr/whisper

My submission to Song A Week Challenge, week of March 19 2018, on the theme "Snap." Also posted here for your amusement :-)

As usual (for me), drum and bass lines courtesy of Band In A Box:
****** Song Summary *************
Title: Whisper
File:Whisper.SGU
Key=E , Tempo 102, Length (m:s)=2:14
Style is ZZLITROK.STY (Light Rock Style)
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The drums and bass were rendered in Cubase's HALion engine. Standard GM drum kit, percussive synth bass. That's me on vocals, guitar, keys and finger snaps.

This is about two people who experience a lot of conflict and raised voices, but ultimately belong together. Learning the virtues of patience and lowered voices.

"Whisper"

You’ve got, nowhere to go
I’ve got somewhere to stay,
You just, don’t want to know
I just don’t want to say
can you hear me whisper

Without, snappin your finger
No doubt, makin that sound
This time, everything lingers
This time when you’re around
And you hear me whisper

Choices flow, don’t want to stay
Voices low, don’t want to say
Time to go, don’t want to miss her
I’m so slow, can you hear me whisper

I said what’s, on my mind
You said what, you can say
I tried, pearls and diamonds
You tried, to stay away
But you heard me whisper

Without, snappin your finger
No doubt, makin that sound
This time, everything lingers
This time when you’re around
And you hear me whisper

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This song has such a great vibe to it! I also really like that you provided the inspiration and the story behind the song. It adds a really great strength to your song.


Thanks for sharing!


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Early seventies rocking. You've done a great job on this. A style of music we don't hear much any more.Some good story telling is the cherry on top.
Great work. Rob

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I'm both amused and happily entertained. smile

As Rob said, you nailed that '70s vibe.


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This is excellent - love the track selection and vocal. Agree on the 70s vibe - you really capture it nicely here.

Well done!

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Great strong driving delivery.

The echoes added excellent dimension, and so too did the breaks.

An excellent production, no question.


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It's been said already, and I will mention it again because of how close it rings true - the 70's were revived with this tune! I loved the use of the effects on the vocals. It really added a nice, unique dynamic to the whole thing.

Not a thing I'd change here - thanks for sharing smile


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Nice song Keyboarder.

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Originally Posted By: VideoTrack
Great strong driving delivery.

The echoes added excellent dimension, and so too did the breaks.

An excellent production, no question.


I second that - hearing a little Roxy Music in there.
Cool song.

Robert

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Yes, excellent song Rob, the Bass just stands out so well in this mix along with the delayed vocals, so well done.

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Agree on the 70's comments! Great job on capturing that feel! Kind of a Jethro Tull/Cream mix! Thanks, Torrey

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Wow awesome vocal. Lover your use of holds. Gave the song a very cool feel Well done


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Excellent!! Loved everything about it: thematic concept, lyric tightness, performance, arrangement--definitely will be listening several times to drain all of the goodness I can get out of it.

One of the things I like best about it is that, due to the construction of the melody, the lyrics have to live within a very limited economy, where every syllable counts, and choice/exclusion is really important--and the result is outstanding.

Thanks for sharing this!


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Great vibe! I'm hearing a little 60s,70s and 80s all mashed up in there. Really cool vocal too.

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I just wanted to thank everyone for your kind comments.

This forum is absolutely great. I’ve gotten both warm encouragement and honest critique for the songs I’ve posted, and huge enjoyment and inspiration from the great music I listen to here. All of which makes me want to continue to progress and improve.

Thanks all!

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I will echo what others have said....love the vibe!! Great heavy rock feel. Very catchy, and reminds me of the great music I grew up on. Love it!! Take care. Greg

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Man, that is WELL put together.

Your write and the vocal instrumental performances are top notch - the mix presents a wonderful soundstage on our monitors.

Pro production all the way.

And it sticks with you!

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Hi kybordr,

This sounds incredibly good. It's one heck of a great musical journey!

The composing, arranging, performing mixing and producing are excellent. Everything sounds polished, vibrant and confident.

Your attention to arranging and mixing detail is really commendable. Creativity shines in every nook and cranny of this presentation.

I really enjoyed it!

All the best,
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