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Deciduous love
Leaves when summer is done I see what you did there.  To be honest, the title sort of put me off - a bit too clever for my taste. And although I'm still a bit on the fence about that, everything else - singing, production, arrangement, lyric - is stellar. Excellent. Hi David, Clever pickup! I settled on 'leaves' for two reasons.... 1) because through word play it seemed to relate better with 'deciduous' 2) it also formed the pattern 'lives', 'love', 'leaves' where the same consonant sounds (ignoring the 's') are heard with a changing vowel sound (like slip, slop, slap) Thanks for taking the times to have a listen and comment. Appreciate the feedback. All the best, Noel
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What a tune! This sounds like the kind of tune I'd imagine coming out of California in the late 60's/early 70's. It is wonderfully catchy, and your vocal performance is stunning. It sounds really well mixed too. Very crisp. I wouldn't bat an eyelash hearing this on the radio. Great work and thanks for sharing  Hi Deryk, You made my day! Thank you. I appreciate the visit and the comments. All the best, Noel
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Noel,
There's not much I can say here. You are truly gifted.
This song is so unique and beautiful - a really masterful work.
Bob
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Noel,
lt was very cool to hear other’s versions of this song, and then to finally hear yours. I really liked animarorecords version of this song, but this is equally terrific. Just amazing to hear the contrast in styles, yet each have great results. This is an admirable production with a some nice vocal work. Very engaging listen, and love the use of the harmonica here. Great stuff!
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Deej Hi Deej, I like what others did to my lyrics, too. Each one brought something completely different from what was in my brain at the time of writing. Thanks for taking the time to listen to and comment on my version. Much appreciated. All the best, Noel
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Another masterpiece.
I really enjoyed the use of the minor key style and listened to some interesting chord changes.
Excellent presentation of the storyline within the lyrics.
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Noel, this is quiet a pro output at every level. It's a great write, thought provoking lyrics and the arrangement, performance and production are masterful. Enjoyed it from start to finish.
The strumming guitar, melody and chord progression is somewhat similar to what the Bee Gees style was about the time of "Run To Me" to my ears.
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Noel, So this is what the song was supposed to sound like  A nice ballad. One thing about your songs that make them so enjoyable to me is your explanations for the rhymes/flow etc. I always go "err??" as it so far removed from my way of working, but reminds me of English Literature at school and my wish I had paid more attention. enjoyed Alyn
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Hello, Noel
Finally the real version as David says!
Great minor rock ballad!
The melody is so nice, I love it.
The delay effect to the vocal at "deciduous love" is very nice and effective.
How to use the organ played small in the back is also very effective.
By the way, the lyrics are truly fragile and beautiful.
I felt the fact so much again.
You revised the lyrics a little bit, I think that it got even better.
It was really nice to listen to your version.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi Hi Shigeki Adachi, Thank you for dropping in and having a listen. Also, thanks for the comments. When you presented your version of this song, I was very impressed that you settled on exactly the same tempo for which I wrote it. At the time, I wondered how you did that! I didn't want to say anything in your thread in case others were still thinking about what to do. I can mention it now, though I have to say again, that I really like what you did with my lyrics. Your melody was way more inventive than anything I ever seem to create and it flowed so well. All the best, Noel
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Hi Ermar, Thank you for stopping by to have a listen. I appreciate it. All the best, Noel
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Hi, Noel !:))
I may be late to this
masterpiece but luckily
not too late !!!!
What a beautiful tune, Noel !
I liked it very much !
Cheers
Dani Hi Dani, It's always a pleasure to welcome you to my thread! Thank you for taking the time to give the song a run-through and to comment. Appreciate it. All the best to you! Noel
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Beautiful work Noel, I loved the harmonica break and the little tremolo guitar snippets - perfect touches! Superbly sung, arranged and engineered. A very enjoyable listen.
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Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, in every way! Love the harmonica. Your vocals sound so well and the lyrics are lovely. Nice picture on SoundCloud, BTW Rob and Anne-Marie Hey Rob and Anne-Marie! It's always a pleasure to see you Thanks for dropping in. I really appreciate your comments. All the best to you both! Noel
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Noel
A lovely sound and I agree with the accolades from all the others.
A very nice vocal and a good melody and the harmonica is a lovely touch.
A classy production.
Peter Hi Peter, Thanks for the visit and for finding time to have a listen. I really appreciate it. All the best, Noel
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Dear "Noel96"...
The title, "Deciduous Love", sent me to a dictionary to learn the definition of the word "deciduous": falling out at maturity, according to Wikipedia. It describes nearly perfectly the bittersweet, yearning, and loss-laden feel and texture of your lyrics.
The Real Tracks harmonica track is achingly soulful. It really cries out from the heart of your song.
"Noel96", your songs, make me want to sing your songs. They always have an inner life that makes for good musical storytelling.
Sincerely,
LOREN (a.k.a. "bluage") Dear LOREN, I don't know what to say to your wonderful comments! I have to tell you, though, that the day that I read them, I went to work with a really huge smile on my face. I'm not sure that my songwriting is anywhere near as accomplished as you say but I'm very grateful that you made the comments. Thank you I really appreciate hearing from you. Kind regards, Noel
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I really dig your arrangement, the echo on your voice in the chorus, the harmonica, the placement of the instrument levels in the mix.
And I like the metaphor play in your lyrics. Well written and tight.
Great work!
Lawrence, Thanks heaps for having a listen. I appreciate the feedback a great deal. All the best, Noel
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I'm sure glad I found this one, Noel! Love it! I think this is one of your best. Very well written, great job on the mix. Vocals are just right. And I love the way the harmonica is used in this one.
Great job!
Steve
Steve Young Music"In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody else has thought of." - Robert Schumann
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Noel, this is just a great song! Full of feeling and thought provoking lyrics! You seem to do that a lot! Thanks, Torrey Thanks Torrey! These days, I think I get more pleasure out of writing lyrics. I'm not sure where the change happened! Appreciate the visit Noel
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Noel,
There's not much I can say here. You are truly gifted.
This song is so unique and beautiful - a really masterful work.
Bob Bob, I really appreciate your comments. I'm thankful that you also had time to visit Soundcloud and have a listen. Thanks heaps, Noel
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Noel, I’m very late to the party. But I’m glad I made it. The overall sound on this is tremendous. The acoustics sound great and I love the effects on the fabulous vocal. Well written and and the harmonica worked surprisingly well. A very professional submission. Bravo! Tom
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Another masterpiece.
I really enjoyed the use of the minor key style and listened to some interesting chord changes.
Excellent presentation of the storyline within the lyrics.
Trevor, Thanks for taking the time. I sincerely appreciate it. These lyrics seemed to slip into a minor key all by themselves so I went with it to see where it would take me. All the best, Noel Noel, this is quiet a pro output at every level. It's a great write, thought provoking lyrics and the arrangement, performance and production are masterful. Enjoyed it from start to finish.
The strumming guitar, melody and chord progression is somewhat similar to what the Bee Gees style was about the time of "Run To Me" to my ears. Hi Charlie, Thank you for kind words. I always appreciate how others hear my work. When I'm putting a song together, I have no idea as to how it really sounds as an end product. Thank you for taking the time. All the best, Noel
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