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Thanks. My arrangement is quite different from the standard folk style. Maybe that's why the melody may sound different, although it's the same, taken from Folksongs & Ballads Popular in Ireland Volume 2. But these folk songs are sung mostly according to what the singer like and memories so versions are many.
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Hi David - I honestly thought this one had dropped off the page, so I was pleasantly surprised to see and read your comments! Thanks very much for listening and for your nice comments, glad your ears approved! Best, Carl
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TRACK - not gonna lie, super chuffed you liked my instrumental despite 'instrumental music' not being your favourite type! Many thanks for listening and for your very kind comments, Best, Carl
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The intro sale for the choirs bundle is a good deal...3 for the price of 2 at the sale price. They all sound excellent. Bravo Dreamtonics. The 2+ years of effort they put into making the choirs paid off.
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Soundcloud: Bullet points YouTube: Bullet points DEVELOPMENT Written in response to a lyric rhyming challenge, the song idea first emerged purely about a person that likes using bullet (dot) points - I am one of those people. Then a few days later, I thought 'What if that man met a woman who didn't think in bullet points, but in free-flowing speech and text?' as sung in the chorus. The idea for the second chorus then emerged with both the bullet point verses sitting alongside the free-flowing chorus, illustrating a couple that are different but respect and cherish those differences. Given the chord progressions for the A verses and the choruses are different, I was pleasantly surprised that the verse melody fitted nicely in the chorus. I had the section for a solo sitting there for a couple of weeks, then wondered about two bass guitars ‘duelling’ in a solo. I had heard that before and thought it would be something different. I initially mapped out the bass parts using midi bass in Reaper, then tabbed it. When recording the bass parts, I recorded in separate bar lengths: some four bars, some two, and a single bar section – not because I couldn’t play it but because I’m impatient and couldn’t remember the whole thing as one – which is interesting practical aside to the theme of the lyrics. The bass parts weren’t distinct enough (didn’t have enough ‘attack’) so I ended up blending the midi bass with my recorded bass to improve it. RECORDING SUMMARY Style is _EARLY.STY (Early Morning Folk Rock Push) RealTracks in style: ~683:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 3580:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm PalmMuteRockPushFast Ev 130 RealTracks in song: 4519:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking IndieFolkAlt158 Ev 100 (Chorus only) RealTracks in song: 4818:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm SteadyPushMuted ev 110 RealDrums in style:PopRock8ths^04-a:Closed Hat, Sidestick , b:Closed Hat, Snare Midi in song: Instrument 12 Vibes (used for the bullet point sounds) Me: Main vocal – doubled BV ooos x 2 Harmony vocal – Chorus Bass x 2 Bass VSTi SI-Bass (Cakewalk) x 2 LYRICS (Chord sheet attached) VERSE 1 - My mind works in bullet points
- Also numbered, it anoints my thinking by making it more succinct
- Lists are easier than flowing text
- Merging one thought into the next sounds harder than each being distinct
VERSE 1B - Sometimes I use dashes instead
- What comes from my head can just be recorded
- One after the other on the sheet
- Asterisks can seem high tech
- But they’re just a prostitution of what should be best, despite them
- Looking arty and neat
VERSE 2A - Sometimes boxes - small and square
- When done, I tick it there, and not left like an orphan
- A checked list that’s complete
- Makes my mind replete with a tiny yet significant squirt of endorphin
VERSE 2B - A bullet point provides a zone
- A point required to stand alone but
- Make sense as a collection
- Was I born this way, scrawling lists on the side of my bassinette?
- I doubt it I had not mastered speech yet
CHORUS 1 Then one day I met a girl who showed her world and it was beauty and passion and sadness and heartache but she wore it so well and with a resolute joy that I forgot all my bullets I was under her spell ‘cos I needed to change and I wanted to love and give her ev’ry thing she needed and wanted and more because she loved me and cherished me and she made me come alive as I hope I did her when I was by her side BASS SOLO VERSE 3B - It gave a sense of sequence and order
- Like everything’s under control like it oughta now
- Words are going out on parole
- She came along and challenged my ways, now my
- Routines are changed for the rest of my days, I’d do
- Anything to be by her side
CHORUS 2 Then one day I met a girl who showed her world and it was - (My mind works in bullet points)
beauty and passion and sadness and heartache but she - (Also numbered, it anoints my thinking)
wore it so well and with a resolute joy that I - (by making it more succinct)
forgot all my bullets I was under her spell ‘cos I - (Lists are easier than flowing text)
needed to change and I wanted to love and give her - (Merging one thought into the next)
ev’ry thing she needed and wanted and more because she - (Sounds harder than each being distinct)
Loved me and cherished me and she made me come alive as I - (Sometimes boxes, small and square)
hope I did her when I was by her side - (When done, I tick it there)
OUTRO - My mind works in bullet points
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Hello forum friends, This is my first post of the year. This song is one of the songs we recorded during our music circle's winter recording session. This is a collaboration with other members. Tsuyoshi Tamada wrote the lyrics and sang the song, I composed the music. The music was performed by Yamaha teachers. This time too, I have prepared a live band version and a BIAB version. The BIAB RealTracks Instrumental version was created for lyricist and vocalist to learn the melody. Any comments encouraged. Always welcome. Best Regards. Shigeki Adachi Title: The Old Sweet Love Link of Live Band Version by Yamaha Teachers: https://soundcloud.com/animarorecords/the-old-sweet-love Vocal: Tsuyoshi Tamada, my music circle friend Accompanied by Yamaha Teachers Following additional VST instruments played with EastWest Symphonic Orchestra Ist Violins, 2nd Violins, Violas and Cellos Scored by me Link of RealTracks Instrumental Version: https://soundcloud.com/animarorecords/the-old-sweet-love-inst Style is _BOND.STY. Bond Fusion Ballad RealTracks in style: 1398:Bass, Electric, Soul70sA-B Ev16 100 RealTracks in style: ~1639:Piano, Electric, Rhythm JazzFunkBreezy Ev16 075 RealTracks in style: 1840:Synth Pad, PopModernGrooveMellow Ev16 075 RealTracks in style: 3949:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm FusionBalladBrent Ev16 080 RealDrums in Style: LoungePop16thsSput^1-a:Closed Hat, Snare , b:Ride, Snare Summary of lyrics On an ordinary Saturday afternoon I spotted a Chester coat in a shop window That looked just like yours back then Full of romantic hope, you spoke of a future Where are you looking at it now A distant scenery crosses my mind Since then, I've remained the same I am living my life carefree, But little by little, one by one I'm making my dreams come true The bustling pub that we freaquently went to together once Now has a sign with an unfamiliar name gazing down the street The old sweet love reminds me of your smile The old sweet love reminds me of a dream The time that never comes back makes me sad Under the familiar roadside trees I walk through the fallen leaves And my heart begins to turn into autumn colors On an ordinary Saturday afternoon I look up into the high sky The clouds are slowly drifting by Be myself
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Nice chill Bossa. Enjoyed it. Mick Thanks, Mick! If you're new, welcome!
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Bossa nova is really great. Very pleasant to listen to. Laurent Thanks, Laurent, I thought I'd take a page from your book.
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Hey this is a very pleasant, happy, groovy and enjoyable song man. Fantastic use of instruments, great arrangement and wonderful lyrics. Good job. Honey to my ears. "Wonderful lyrics," that is indeed, honey to my ears. Thanks so much, DS!
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Ah, man, this is the best. You always post the best stuff, Bob. I realized when I saw your profile pic and thought, "Oh cool, another new one to hear." Love that Bossa, and your whole production. Excellent choice of singers, too. Oooo, that sweet harp with the perfect melody to accompany this gem. Keep 'em comin'g, Bob. Marty, thanks for the glowing review, I really appreciate it! I was pretty happy with the harp solo this time out, as opposed to what I did on "Body and Soul."
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Beautiful, smooth Bossa nova, well written and arranged, and despite your complaints that your Suno vocals aren't perfect, I actually think they're pretty good and perfectly support to the song. Enjoyed my listen ![[Linked Image]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif) Thanks, Brain, I'm so glad the vox work for you. As far as Suno goes, I've been putting my best foot forward, but I have a lot of songs with glitchy Suno vocals I'll eventually unroll. You'll hear what I'm talking about then.
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Hi Bob. This is an excellent groove and an equally excellent listen. I love bossanovas. I also compliment you on the use of Suno. It's a very convincing performance that you've created. And your harmonica playing sits perfectly in the arrangement and mix. This is a first-class production. --Noel Thanks, Noel, I appreciate the kind assessment!
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Rob, I really enjoy your Writes. Pro level, terrific prosody...good melodies...Excellent mix. Nice BAND. Good vocals. NICE harp! Much enjoyed. Good Music. fj Thanks, Floyd! Your comments are always a significant step up from the usual, and I really, really appreciate that!!
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Hey Bob, I enjoy these old style jazz songs you come up with, something different than what everyone else is producing here. Good groove, good sounding band. Love the harp solo! Thanks, Dave! I only did blues most of my life, then I finally got a little bored with it and branched out.
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Hi Rob! Aaahhh … there’s just not enough bossa and vibes going around today - or should I say I don’t seek it out enough. I had to put down my Martini glass to write some notes. Great singer, good lyrics and melody. I couldn’t quite make out the chord movements (something I normally pay quite a bit of attention to) but I thought I detected some good moves. The whole song just sounds so classy! Andrew Thanks, Andrew! I can send you the sgu if you want, unless there's a faster way to share chords that I'm not aware of.
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Nice smooth 50/60s vibe to this one Rob. Great work, kind regards. Thanks, Lee!
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Very smooth, Rob. Nicely written, with a sweet take on a Great American Songbook-style backing, melody and lyric. That harp solo is very sweet, too. Always great to hear you play. Nice band arrangement as well. Especially liked the vibes peeking out in the spaces. Nice vocalist, but I like the last dude you had singing for you better.  Thanks for the kind assessment, Ron! I might sing next time, on another classic song that just went public domain.
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Rob, Another excellent song with great rhythm and groove. Love the arrangement and your Suno singer sounds nice - very natural. Great stuff! Bob Thanks, Bob!
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Bob, great groove on this one Super use of the synth vocal Loved that harp Super mix Loved it Thanks, Mario!
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What I've discovered... When you use different views in Undocked mode with 2 monitors or such: Chord View, Piano Roll, Audio Edit, Track View - The position of the project is consistent when you press Stop, You are left at the location at which you pressed Stop. The problem is when you use most common workflow - using a single monitor and simply switch from one view to another. Location of where you were does not transfer from one view to another on Stop! They (locations) are all over the place at different views. That is a bug, not a wish. PGM, please fix this. Thank you.
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Hi, J&B. Sounds great! Everything is clear: drums and bass provide support, harp and guitar shine, and we get double the Janice!
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I want to add a couple things or maybe clarify a few things. 1. you can do anything in RB that just about any other product can do, it can de-ess, it can compress, it can EQ. It can use 3rd party plugins. 2. Reaper is a very powerful and streamlined, and yet complex DAW. I have had it since version 4. I use it and yet find it a pain to hunt down stuff and a joy to do simple tracking in. I have had Cakewalk/Sonar since the floppy home studio days. Used Sonic Foundries Acid pro versions 2, 3, 4. I have used Studio one versions 2, 3, and 4. Used Multitrackstudios (a powerful robust program.) used Harrison Mixbus and love it. Used Powertracks and RB both powertracks since version 3 RB since inception. I have tracked and mixed well over 150 songs. I have done head-to-head comparisons, i can't tell the difference when done. I have seen the value in each and seen that they are all good in many ways. Same results different roads. To say that RB would not have a following if it was a separate product is silly. It is not, it is free and it is unique. It is also very capable. I used it exclusively for a while and back then it didn't have a real comping feature that was easy to use. That was the only reason i move to other programs. Now that it has that capability i and using it for almost every project. I do not miss anything the others have. I am able to start from scratch there. or start from BiaB and move over with three clicks. Is it better than Reaper. NO! is it less capable? NO! It boils down to workflow, and familiarity. Bob is correct!
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Hi, Dave & Co. As others said: Good music. Excellent remake.
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