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This is a new song written by Brent Beaurdeaux and recording in Geezer's Studio using Band In A Box. The vocals are sung by Brent and the arrangement and production were done by me. We are putting together a Christian CD and this is the second cut. Comments are welcomed. Marty "I Can Hear You Calling" http://mgwitt.webplus.net/brent.html
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Marty, great song, arrangement and production. Awesome vocals by Brent as well.
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Thanks Bob. I appreciate the kind words and the listen. Marty
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I really liked this song and the backing you came up with. Excellent use of the Real Tracks. Way to go !!
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Hey Marty, Interesting arrangement - I wasn't sure about it at first but by the end of the song you pulled me into it. Like the emotion in Brent's vocal. Enjoyed listening.
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As others have mentioned, Brent's really nailed the emotion in the vocal.
The "spaces" in the vocal, such as "Jesus...I can hear you calling" didn't work for me - they pulled me out of the song and left me waiting in the silence. It felt like a gimmick without a payoff.
You held my attention with the lyric. There's only spot where I couldn't make out the words:
When I'm feeling sorry for myself/and I've run out of ????
I like the vocal harmony, and the instrumentation is good. But there's something about the mix that I can't quite put my finger on - the various parts feel a bit "detached". Maybe it's the reverb on the vocal, or on the drums.
Anyway, solid work.
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Hi Marty, I really liked this song. The arrangement is very different and very skillful; it worked for me. Like Sundance, I was pulled into the song as well. It was a terrific listening experience. For what it's worth, I had one small lyric problem. Since no-one else has drawn attention to it, it's probably me but I'll mention it anyway When Brent sang the lines, "Everyltime I hear you calling, I turn to him and laugh", I thought "him" referred to Job; then I thought it was Satan. To be honest, I'm still not quite sure who "him" is. Have you thought of trying something like, "I turn to the devil and laugh" or " ... turn to Job and laugh"? Just my two cents worth. Overall, it's another 10/10 from me Regards, Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2024
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Hi Marty,
Very good song. Well sung by Brent. Arrangement is good.
Well done.
Best regards Michee
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When Brent sang the lines, "Everytime I hear you calling, I turn to him and laugh", I thought "him" referred to Job; then I thought it was Satan.
That lyric caught my ear as well. I'm used to hearing the phrase in the context of turning to God, so it took a moment of reflection to parse the meaning. I figured it was an interesting (but perhaps unintended) turn of a phrase. But since I'd essentially be complaining that your lyric made me - heaven forbid - think, I thought I was just being my typically pedantic self.
But in retrospect, I agree with Noel - the line could be more clear.
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Thanks for listening. I agree on the lyric confusion. I think a change is in order. It is always good for others to point out things that are not so apparent to the performers. Thanks again, Marty
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