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Hi All My first commercial CD called "Parallel Course" has now been released on iTunes in South Africa, US, UK, Germany and Oz. Here are the links iTunes South Africa iTunes United States iTunes United Kingdom iTunes Australia iTunes Germany It is also on Amazon and can be found using this linkI called it "Parallel Couse" because music has always been there running, understated and undemanding, next along to my life. The album was made entirely with BIAB. It consists of 10 cover songs and 4 originals. I will also be doing "launch party" on streetjelly on Saturday 18 October at 13:00 CDT (18:00 GMT). Would love to see you there!
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Simply beautiful, Jo!
I previewed all 14 tunes and thought that your assortment in tempo and styles holds the listener's interest perfectly.
You have certainly mastered the BIAB software and have integrated it seamlessly. It serves as an excellent example of the software's enormous potential in skilled hands. In countless ways, you are a wonderful example to everyone within your sphere of influence.
You go girl!
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Hi Donald
Thank you so much! Looking forward to seeing you (online that is!) on Saturday
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I agree with Don on every point. He says it perfectly. This is really a good album JosieC. You've got a good mixture of covers and originals. Great arrangements on the covers. You really make them your own. I was especially taken with your version of "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow". I also like how at times your voice has a country flair but the next song it is more of the 60's folk sound. It makes you quite unique and keeps the listener interested.
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Hi Charlie
Thank you so much! The guy who has released the album is nudging me more towards the country vibe but I think I am really a folk singer at heart,
Hope to see you there on Saturday.
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Josie, your covers of S Foster, Kate Wolf; JD; are YOU! Can't wait to hear Isla's "Keeper Of My Heart" and "Mother's Chair", you will absolutely own them!
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Hi Don
I worked on Isla's songs while I was in Cape Town. Soon you are going to hear ""Someone is looking for someone like you", "Its good to see you", "My Happiness" and some others......
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Hi JosieC,
I bought your CD through Amazon last night, converted the MP3s to wavs, burned a CD and sat back for a listen. I knew that it would be good even before I started the process!
You should be very proud of this CD. I think it really shows off your vocal abilities perfectly. This was a very enjoyable listen and this CD will be played many times in our home.
PS - "I Will Aways Be There" is my favorite, at least for today. That will probably change tomorrow.
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Mario
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support from you and all my wonderful friends on this forum.
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Josie, please cover Isla's "Keeper Of My Heart" as a favor to me. It's my current favorite IG song. She writes at the "gut level", she rips your heart out by the roots and you tend to thank her for the experience. I love her lyrics and storytelling.
I can hear you covering "Clock In The Tower" about a condemned man's final moments. She's a fabulous lyricist. She wrote nearly every song in her YT Playlist.
Isla Sings Hank Sr is a beautiful album as well.
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Congrats JosieC! Quite an accomplishment to get that CD launched! Wishing you much success!
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Listening to "Parallel Course" on Spotify.... Beautiful....Almost can't believe it was done on BIAB! Kudos ma'am!
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Hi J*3
Thanks so much. It really wasnt that difficult through unique music. Most of the songs I already had arrangements for and just recorded the vocals and harmonies and did the mixing. The album was mastered with Ozone. Unique did all the digital distribution for me. My next project is going to be an album called "Dylan and Denver Uncovered".
Hi Relliker
Thanks so much! I am so pleased to hear that it is also on Spotify. Those guys did a good job!
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Congratulations!! I listened to the samples on Amazon, quite an accomplishment. All the best wishes from me.
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Hi Joanne. Congratulations on your new album.
Sounds great and I love the selection of songs and the accompaniments also. You sound great.
Meant to listen on Streetjelly but sorry. Missed it again. It starts at 7am on Sunday morning here and I always miss your performances.
Will set the alarm clock next time.
Hope you sell lots. Cheers.
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Kevin. Thanks for giving the CD samples a listen. I appreciate it.
Rich - no problem about missing the streetjelly...7 am is a bit early!! It was fun. I had some help from Unqiue Music on the selection of the songs. It was interesting what was chosen.
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Hey Joanne, just wanted to jump back in to let you know your Streetjelly performance of Parallel Course was really enjoyable. I think your confidence in your friend from Unique Music is well placed based on the variety of songs he helped you choose. From the dynamic range swing of "there's got to be a morning after" to the decision to retain the Floyd Jane original mix with the B3 in your original I can't call the name of at the moment. (sorry,still haven't finished my first cup of coffee) simply showcases your range of style and the album really works as a performance. The song choices of the album really work well in a live performance environment.
Small criticism if I may. I don't know how you mix and interface your streaming but I will suggest you may want to tweak the levels between your live vocal to the music and bring the backing vocals down in the music mix if possible. There were a few moments the backing vocals were driven to minor distortion yesterday. You may already have done so, but for the tracks you will use for live backing tracks, it may help to normalize the levels between tracks as well.
I also noticed it appeared you've dropped "Kiss me slowly" down a step from the YouTube performance with your friend Cheryl. Still works fabulously though.
Congratulations for a great album and a top notch introduction of it on Streetjelly yesterday.
Charlie
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Dearest Jo, my cyber daughter, I don't want to become complacent in complimenting your musical achievements. It's just that I've run short of superlatives. I've quit expecting you to be less than wonderful and your album is just another example of a hugely talented, though very modest, young lady and loyal friend.
Thanks again for honoring me on SJ. You have yet to forget me. That, in small part, is why you have so many friends worldwide who love you so dearly.
It's wonderful to witness your musical maturation and, especially, to be an insignificant part of it. Thank you for allowing me in your life.
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Dearest Jo, my cyber daughter, I don't want to become complacent in complimenting your musical achievements. It's just that I've run short of superlatives.
Don, isn't that a wonderful problem to have! Josie is fantastic isn't she.
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Hi Charlie
Thanks so much for the comments. The backing vocals were bothering me during the show so I will be sure to have a good look at them before I perform those songs again. Usually, for my live performances I don't include the backing vocals at all and maybe it is better to remove them all together?
Donald - Thank so so much for your never ending support. I really appreciate it. I have Isla Grant's "Keeper of my heart" down and will perform it on Streetjelly soon....
Mario - Thank you as always. You are most kind!
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