Hello, forum friends

This is a story of a man and woman's reunion.
It is sung from the position of a woman.
I will send it to you with a fusion pop and a little Motown feel.
Lylics written by me.
Any comments encouraged.
Always welcome.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Title: 今夜だけは恋人(Translation: You are my love tonight?)

Vocal: Yoko K., my friend

Link:
https://soundcloud.com/animarorecords/you-are-my-love-tonight

Style is _SJAZZC5.STY

RealTracks in style: 903:Bass, Electric, SmoothCool Sw16 100
RealTracks in style: 906:Piano, Electric, Rhythm SmoothCool Sw16 100
RealTracks in style: 1073:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm SmoothJazzCool Sw16 100
RealDrums in Style: SmoothJazzCoolSw16^1-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride
Additional Elec. Guitar playd by YAMAHA teacher
Additional Rhodes Piano (EastWest Quantum Leap Goliath)
Additional 4 part strings (EastWest Symphonic Orchestra)
Scored by me.

Summary of lyrics:

What a coincidence we happen to meet
On my way home from a party
You immediately pick me up to a bar
Where I have been once with you

The moment you find I am wearing white dress
You say “So beautiful, did you go to a party?”
Thank you for your nice words
You have not changed since long ago

I don’t know why but I'm so glad
To see you again without passing each other
You have not given me even e-mails for many years
What have you been doing for these years?

Somehow I feel a little bit
As if I went back to the past tonight
Please promise me next date
I want to spend leisurely with you after a long time

After a dinner at a nice restaurant
It is our routine course to go to a bar
And drink strong liquors
The night view through the window is very beautiful

The high stools are all double-seated
But a little bit small for two people
I will be bold slightly
As no one can see our hands under the table

We tangle our fingers softly
And I get into mischief in your palm
It may be because of alcohol
My heart will gradually uplift

Your kisses were so sweet
When we were on our way home last week
I definitely need the same ones tonight too
I will never let you return home except that

Wonderful melody & vocal.
The string arrangement, whilst clever & interesting is a) too busy in parts b) needs to be dropped out occasionally for dynamics and c) the glissando in the strings are a bit wonky/not smooth enough.
Terrific song - I enjoyed it.
With JPop becoming big business in the west perhaps there'll be a wider audience for smart J Jazz soon.

I really enjoyed this song! The overall feel of the song was pretty fantastic. I do agree that the strings stuck out a little at a time compared to the flow of the rest of the song, but otherwise really great stuff!

Thanks for sharing with us!

Very nice jazzy pop song, beautiful melody and enjoyable chord progression, I like especially the more melancholy part which reminds of soundtracks in several Japanese movies. Nice hook with the electric piano.

Janne

Again, a great track. I loved how you introduced a little diminished chord in the 2nd line of the melody!
Very enjoyable mix, and a lovely vocal.
I especially like how you began the bridge.
Your productions are so professional, they sound really great!
Thanks,
Tom

Shigeki,

I enjoyed this - sophisticated and polished as your postings always are on both composition and production.
A fine vocal by Yoko.
Though I tend to agree with Ray that the strings sometimes distract from the vocal, they sound great for the most part... and I confess that I listen to your music hoping there will be a string arrangement!

Robert

Shigeki,

This song has a great sound going on. Love the arrangement and vocal - excellent job.

Bob

Wonderful song Animaro records! Very great and smooth vibes with this! Thanks for sharing, always a treat!

cool stuff.... Gotta love the quality of the EW orch samples

nice work

Very cool song. Has a 70's lounge vibe to it. Excellent vocal. Well done Shigeki

I agree with everyone else - pleasant melody, good vocal, nice arrangement.

Like Robert, I always look forward to hearing what you're going to do with your string arrangements. I loved the string runs, but agree that the repetition of the run - lovely as it is - sticks out a bit too much. But I thought the run sounded pretty darned good, especially considering how hard they are to do with a sampled library.

The rhodes solo reminded me of something from Boz Scaggs's Silk Degrees - a good thing!

All in all, I enjoyed listening through several times.

Hi Shigeki,

Loved it! I think you know I really enjoy big band and full orchestra productions. As always, Yoko's vocal stands out so nicely. Love the arrangement - very sophisticated. I always look forward to your music. Love that augmented chord you sneak in there! Smooth ending.Wishing you the best.

Alan

hi Shigeki Adachi and Yoko excellent job very good job on tracks super vocal very enjoyable thanks for sharing eric

Shigeki,

Another classy delivery from you and Yoko.

I was really taken by the intro, what an excellent lead in to the song.

Quite outstanding, start to finish.

Shigeki Adachi,

Another great listen. Excellent mix. Beautiful melody.

Yoko's vocal is good - as usual.

Your orchestration is always wonderful. A delight for the ears.

Much enjoyed.

fj

It's very hard to add to what floyd said.

He used the words "great," "wonderful" and "beautiful."

We could not agree more but would like to add a couple of words we've used before to describe your productions.

"Classy and sophisticated!"

Very, very nice.

J&B

A wonderful arrangement and the vocals are top notch. Enjoyed my listen.

WOW, those strings and the vocal were fantastic!



I couldn't say it any better.

This is really, really good!

Shigeki

I'll follow floyd, Janice & Bud & Mario and endorse what they said.
Beautiful work.

Peter

Hello, rayc

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I much appreciate your careful listen and detailed analysis of this tune.
Yes, as you say, the strings may be too busy.
That is probably the influence of French arrangers I love, such as Michel Legrand, Paul Mauriat, and etc.
With JPop becoming big business in the west?
I don’t yet know any Japanese musicians who have succeeded in the US so far.
But I am very encouraged by your nice words.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Hello, Ember

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am always very encouraged by your nice words.
I am really glad you like this tune.
Certainly, I often write too much strings.
I would like to take advantage of your comments for the future production.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Hello, Janne

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am always very encouraged by your nice words.
I am really happy you like this melody and the chord progression.
I used minor cliché variation in the middle part.
(Fm - C7 on E, almost equally Edim - Fm7 on Eb - Bb7 on D instead of Fm - Fmmaj7 - Fm7 - Fm6)
And I am especially glad to hear you like this Intro.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Hello, Tom

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really happy you like this tune, my arrangement and my vocalist.
And I am especially glad to hear you like the way I began the bridge.
I used a slightly different chord progression at the bridge, which is Ab - Ab(#5) on D - Dbmaj7 - Bb9 instead of I - I(#5) - IV - IVm.
I am very encouraged by your nice words.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Hello, Robert

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really happy you like this tune, my arrangement and Yoko's vocal.
Yes, the strings is too busy.
It may be because my teacher often said that I could not get money from the clients after checking my almost white score when I was learning the arrangement.
I am always very encouraged by your nice words.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Hello, Bob

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am always very encouraged by your nice words.
I am really glad you like this tune.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Hello, Joe

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am always very encouraged by your nice words.
I am really glad you like this tune.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Hello, Herb

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
Yes, I am a big fan of EastWest instruments from Kontakt version.
I am really glad you like this tune.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Hello, Scott

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am always very encouraged by your nice words.
I am really glad you like this tune and my vocalist.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Hello, David

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am very encouraged by your nice words.
I am really glad you like my vocalist and orchestration.
Certainly, I often write too much strings.
I love strings too much, especially I love EastWest strings.
Thank you again for your listening through several times.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Hello, Alan

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really happy you like this tune, my arrangement and my vocalist.
You have a good ear.
I also love the augmented chord.
I used a slightly different augmented chord in this tune, which is Ab(#5) on D.
It is a very complex and comfortable sounding.
I am always very encouraged by your nice words.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Hello, Eric

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am very encouraged by your nice words.
I am really glad you like this tune and Yoko's vocal.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Hello, Trevor

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am always very encouraged by your nice words.
I am really glad you like this tune and Yoko's vocal.
I am especially happy to hear you like this Intro.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Yes, classy and sophisticated are the words.

You are getting better and better with each production Shigeki.

I really love this.

This is gorgeous. Love the arrangement and love Yoko's voice. what was your vocal chain fx on her lead vocal track or tracks? So silky. Your stuff sounds so pro - perfectly clear without a hint of harshness on Soundcloud. I'd like to know more about your process if you're are inclined to share. Maybe I could learn something.

Hello, floyd

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune, my orchestration and Yoko's vocal.
I am always very encouraged by your nice words.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Hello, Janice & Bud

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am always very encouraged by your nice words.
I am really glad you like this tune.
And I am very happy to hear from you "Classy and sophisticated!"

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Hello, Charlie

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune, my arrangement and the vocalist.
I am always very encouraged by your nice words.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Hello, Mario

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune, those strings and the vocal.
I much appreciate your nice words.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Hello, Peter

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune, my orchestration and Yoko's vocal.
I am always very encouraged by your nice words.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Hello, David

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune.
I much appreciate your nice words "You are getting better and better with each production".

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Hello, Josie

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune, my arrangement and Yoko's vocal.
I am very encouraged by your nice words.

And thank you for your interest in my music production process.
Here are my usual brief procedures.

Do songwriting. (Sometimes lyric first, sometimes music first)
Getting some ideas of the arrangement and write the music score of it.
Input the chords to BIAB and generate tracks (several times).
My main computer is Mac(OS X 10.11.6 El Capitan)
Load those tracks into Cubase Pro(9.5).
Record needed additional MIDI tracks.
Record the vocal tracks.

I usually use the following effects on the vocal tracks.
For pitch correction, Vari-Audio, built-in plug-in of Cubase Pro.
As other vocal effects, I use built-in Equalizer of Cubase, Waves L1 limiter, Vocal Rider, and Trueverb.

As effects on other instruments, I usually use Neutron on Drums, Waves Bass Rider on Bass, and etc.

Mixdown.
As the final total volume maximizer, I usually use Waves L3 Multimaximizer.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi