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Hey guys...I'm stepping outside of my regular genres...this is a simple praise and worship chorus I composed in my personal time...it's just a couple of Major 7 chords and a minor/major bridge...not much musically or lyrically but I think it gets the point across...I rarely use samples but I used some here along with the Genos and a rhythm track from BiaB...my thanks to the "bassman" Marty Straub (BabuMusic) for laying the foundation...so...if you choose to...thanks for listening and any and all comments are welcome...Dan

You Know My Name
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Piano, sax, electric pianos and organ: Dan (played on the Genos)
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Vocals: Dan and the Genos boy's choir

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Dan,

A Beautiful Melody!
Well penned.
Gorgeous backing tracks.
Nice piano & organ.
Marty's Bass sounds great.
Beautiful vocals. Filled with feeling...
Solid mix.

A very enjoyable listen.
beautiful.

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HI Dan,

Sometimes simplicity speaks louder than too much ... and more clearly.

Beautifully written, arranged, and delivered. The emotion in your vocal is on full display. And it's beautiful.

And having marty on the bass line can't help but improve almost any song.

Emotional, heartfelt - and beautiful

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Alan

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Dan

Very pretty song indeed. Excellent backing, well played, Marty is a great choice on bass, and the vocals are lovely.
Well done.

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Hi Dan. Nice to hear another. Okay, I kind of agree and disagree with you. Not much lyrically or musically, but the point gets the point across? Maybe because the point gets across so well it makes the song lyrically and musically say sooo much. This is very good. I didn't know 4:42 could pass so quickly! The entire mix is good, but I really like the way you brought the bass in, and kept it a little up in the mix. Marty did an excellent job on this and really dresses up the melody. Loved it!

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Hi, Dan.

You can't go wrong with major 7ths!

Lovely song, nice build and payoff with the chorus. Wide soundscape. Having less means you can hear the space even more.

Nice work on the pianos, too!

The sax is very nice, but perhaps Mario can get you a discount on a breath controller. Man, you'd be killer on that.

Very pretty! smile


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It's very soothing, well sung. the song is very well constructed. You are stretching time. A success.
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Dan,

Great sound. Love your vocal as always. The mix on this song is really excellent. Marty's bass sound perfect.

Top notch stuff!

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Hi Dan,

Love the melody on this, and of course your vocal is always pure perfection.

Sax sounds great, as does the piano and organ. And of course you can't go wrong with Marty on bass wink

Really well done, very much enjoyed.

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Won't repeat all the good stuff that's been said except to say...they got it right! Very expressive song, expertly performed by all.

On a side note, from a too quick read of the post title I was expecting a cover of the Beatles tune "You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)" so I did not open it right away. My bad! This is a much, MUCH better song. Ha!


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This is really nice you two. Major 7th always work for me.

I love the simple easy pleasant pacing on this. A very enjoyable listening experience! Well done!

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"Everything's changed," but one thing is constant, Dan, how good your songs are. Always well written and uplifting. Loved playng along with all that talent you've packed in here. Thanks. I love that soprano sax, and as always those extraordinary vocals. Lifted my heart and head as I played, but my eyes remained closed. [Now don't give me that "he who has eyes to see" lecture. THOSE eyesdo not need to be open to see. wink ]


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Beautiful. Your usual beautiful, trademark communicative voice. Well done, Marty, too - an excellent collaboration.

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Dan, your writing is great. the vocal is exquisite. What you do on that Genos is really remarkable. Love the sax. Marty makes everyone sound better. Gorgeous, heartfelt balladry at it's best,Tom

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Your vocals

Your and Marty's instrumental performances

The write and arrangement

The mix (that piano clarity)

All of the above are high bar indeed.
A very strong P&W ballad.

Well done and enjoyed by us!

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Hi Dan wonderful vocal love the lyrics great job Marty well done guys fmm


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Gentlemen, everything I wanted to say already has been said so all I can add is that I loved it.
Great song and message.


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My sincere thanks to everyone who listened and especially to all my forum friends who commented...thanks again...Dan

BTW...."You Know My Name" reached #1 in the Smooth Jazz category on Soundclick.com site....because of you guys!

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So simple, yet so moving. Great song, write, production and performance.


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