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Hello Musical Friends, This is probably my last for awhile (aren't you relieved?) until the muse visits again. I struggled to find the right style and keep this from sounding too corny. I eventually landed on funk and I think it helped. But I ended up with so many tracks it got very hard to keep track of everything. So my style sheet is not correct/complete. Sorry! _ROCKAAH - Even 8ths Driving Rock 'RockBrit RealTracks in style: ~~677: Guitar, Electric Rhythm RockBritDriving RealTracks in style: ~~680: Guitar, Electric Rhythm RockBritSoulful RealTracks in style: 3020 and 3552:Multi[Thickened=5] Vocal Oohs-Aahs, Rhythm Pop3-part Ev 085 Loop in Song: World\Arabian - forever_85_violin_section_1_c_sharp_minor.wav RealTracks in song: 1417:Bass, Electric, RootsRock Ev 100 RealTracks in song: 1534:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopPowerPush8ths Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 2608:Bass, Electric, ModernDiscoFunkAlex Ev 110 RealDrums in style:NashvilleEven8^8-a:Snare, HiHat Open , b:Snare, Ride Awaken on Soundcloud You are the life you are the sun you are the truth you are the one it is time to awaken now awaken we are the life we are the sun we are the truth we are all One it is time to awaken let's awaken we've believed for far too long they had the power, we had none when it was ours all along so let's declare it with this song we are the life we are the sun we are the truth we are all One it is time to awaken let's awaken it's all a mystery it's true we can't make sense or even prove what is real we must awaken must awaken cast off the chains of every lie they were imagined anyhow affirm the truth and we defy lift up and let your voices cry we are the life we are the sun we are the truth we are all One it is time to awaken let's awaken
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Nice one.
There are a couple of areas that the vocals seem jumbled but other than that it's a pleasant rousing song.
Vic
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Beth, very nicely done. Don't think this version sounds corny in the slightest. The funk style was a risky choice, but I like it a lot. The arrangement and mix are quite nice. Like your subtle use of the BiaB oohs. Fabulous vocals as always. I do find the hard panning of the harmony lines a little distracting. "HEY, listen to ME! I'm over HERE!" That's just me though. Super job!
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Beth,
I think this sounds great. Love the tracks selections and the melody is fantastic, as is your excellent vocal.
A new favorite for me.
Bob
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I'm not the biggest fan of funk, but I think it works quite well here. Your vocals are very good and pleasant with nice harmonies. I don't think it sounds very corny, but if you feel that way, I would consider embracing the corniness and making it REALLY corny on purpose. If a song wants to go there, well - what can you do? 
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Hi Ron,
Thanks for your comments. If you see this, for my clarity, I'd like to know if it is the hard pan alone or just the volumes of it or a little of both that doesn't sit right for you.
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Thanks, Vic. Hmm...yeah, I doubled up quite a bit attempting a chorus of voices to build the song. Maybe it didn't work very well.
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The song might want to go there, but I do not!  Thanks for listening, B.D.
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Hi Ron,
Thanks for your comments. If you see this, for my clarity, I'd like to know if it is the hard pan alone or just the volumes of it or a little of both that doesn't sit right for you. Maybe a little of both. I found the extreme panning of the harmony pulling my attention away from the lovely lead vocal. Sometimes this is what you as a creator want to do, but I did not get that impression from the lyrical context. If harmony panning were say 20% left, the current volume level would likely be ok. On the other hand, some pretty astute listeners have commented on this song without mentioning the harmony panning, so...it really COULD just be me. Panning and levels of harmony relative to lead vocals are just two of many artistic choices, so definitely stick with what you like best.
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The muse surely lives within you, Beth. Interesting choice of funk. If you cringe at the corny, you should probably skip the one I'm posting this morning. You have done a fine job throwing all of those tracks at this cool funky one. There is so much interest in there. Two times through, and still nothing in there seems uneeded. Excellent vocal and I like your use of the BiaB ooze and oz.
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Beth - I’ve always admired your urge to ‘dig deeper’, your drive to explore the more
meaningful sides of life and show & share that which really matters!
You know how to prod us with your wise words -
so many need a good shove to awaken,
you did a great ‘push’ with this song!!
Carl
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Je ne pense pas qu'il fasse se décourager. Il y a des jours avec et des moins bons. Quand on reprend un morceau quelques jours plus tard, on a les idées plus clairs et les idées reviennent.
Moi je le trouve bon ,ton morceau et l'important c'est de se faire plaisir.
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Hi Beth,
Nice song and delivery. I always enjoy hour visits to the forum.
My muse is a bit quirky - she often goes on vacation without informing me first. She's a quirky little brat!
Thanks for a very pleasant listen. Hope you're not gone too long!!!
Alan
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Beth,
sounds great.
Sweet tune. I think track choices you made work very well. Excellent vocals. Sounds like 60s-70s soul pop music, which I like. If I am not mistaken, you were aiming for that vintage feel. Enjoyed and thank you for sharing.
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Great tune, great singing. I had no problem with the vocal arrangement, it worked fine for my ears. Hope to hear more in the near future.
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I appreciate your ears. Having varying opinions is helpful in becoming more discerning. Thanks.
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Thanks, Marty. I think I'll risk it and give your latest a listen!
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Thank you, Carl. I do appreciate the deeper aspects of life, but I've never known anyone to enjoy being pushed, so I hope it doesn't come across quite that way.
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Thanks (Merci), Laurent, Alan, Misha, and Bob.
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