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It's just some spoken words I wrote and recorded over some harmonies - which I also wrote in Band-in-a-Box ("Scarce Dreamy Americana" style) - and published on YouTube under my pen-name of James Delsono. I hope you enjoy!

Ave Maria - by James Delsono - on YouTube

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James,

That was a good listen.

Welcome to the Showcase...

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Very beautiful and touching. Welcome to the showcase!

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Thanks for the kind words and kind welcome!!!

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Welcome - nice to have you with us!

That was such a peaceful and comforting listen. What an excellent introduction! Very nicely done. Best to you,

Alan

PS: Forgot to mention - super video!

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Nice and meaningful, along the lines of deck of cards .


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What a great all round production. Beautiful backing and wonderful lyrics

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James,

This was a very haunting and reflective presentation. I enjoyed it a great deal.

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I'm not really a spoken word kind of person, but I enjoyed it.

Nicely done! smile


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James,

I enjoyed your tender prayer and the soft music ( that`s a very pretty BiaB style).
Welcome to the forum!

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Thanks everyone!!! So kind!!!

I've written an extended version of the track, too, today ... same BIAB style as before ... just added a 2nd stanza and lengthened the BIAB track accordingly. Would be curious to see what you think of this version - do we prefer this one or the one before? Thanks!!! :-)

James Delsono - Ave Maria (extended version) - YouTube

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Welcome to the showcase! Really enjoying what you did with your spoken word piece. It's very lovely and soothing to listen to, despite the content of the words. An interesting contrast. Very beautiful.

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Absolutely wonderful!

I have a friend who write Christian poetry and I want him to hear this. This is a perfect example of the perfect backing track to spoken word.

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James… What a beautiful track...I agree with your approach that, for this type of messaging, the spoken word was much better than trying to make it into a melodic song. Nice to hear this combination of spoken word against tranquil and soothing music. Thanks for sharing!

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Wow, this is beautiful smile It is so peaceful and tranquil to listen to. It brings to mind imagery of fog and still beaches. Very easy to close your eyes and get lost in.

Great work, and thanks for sharing!


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Welcome to the forum. Very nice song. Nice listen


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Originally Posted By: David Snyder

Very beautiful and touching. Welcome to the showcase!


Yes, very nice!! I think the musical background was the perfect mood for your spoken words. Welcome!! Take care. Greg

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Thanks all so much :-)

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I found this relaxing and thought provoking. The harmonies are easy to the ears too. Thanks for sharing James!


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