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Hope this is ok to post as I cant seem to edit the original post!

Ive now replaced the AI vocal on the original track for my own and uploaded it to soundclick.

https://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=15076429

Last edited by PeteMcN; 08/05/25 09:48 AM. Reason: Updated to Final Mix with Bv's and Strings added

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I prefer this version, Pete. Your vocals are great. Your tone and range are way better than mine.


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Originally Posted by WaoBand
I prefer this version, Pete. Your vocals are great. Your tone and range are way better than mine.

Thank you, I really appreciate your comment. I actually quite enjoyed recording this one lol.

As others have said to me in here, don't put your voice down, it's your character that brings the song alive 👍

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Yep. Definitely enjoy your vocal. On this listen, I felt the choruses needed something additional to lift them above the feel of the verses - maybe some backing vocals or additional instrumentation?
Anyhow, a great song - well sung!
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Originally Posted by Andrew Dee
Yep. Definitely enjoy your vocal. On this listen, I felt the choruses needed something additional to lift them above the feel of the verses - maybe some backing vocals or additional instrumentation?
Anyhow, a great song - well sung!
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Damn it, I knew I forgot something.... Bloody harmonies! Thanks Andrew I just totally forgot to record them! I'm on it tomorrow lol.

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Pete, marvelous vocals, so much more feeling than any AI I've heard (so far). That bridge ERUPTS. Looking forward to the harmonies! smile

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Oh, yeah, Pete. You vocal has my vote. You sing like you understand the words and express them with feeling. Ai can't do that. THese lyrics are too good to miss the feeling and understanding in the vocal. Yeah, add some harmonies if youlike, but this song is so good there is nothing needed but a strumming guitar and your vocal.


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Originally Posted by DC Ron
Pete, marvelous vocals, so much more feeling than any AI I've heard (so far). That bridge ERUPTS. Looking forward to the harmonies! smile

FWIW, the moderators can open back up a locked post, but truthfully a new post is the best way to let folks know you've posted an update.

Thank you Ron, so glad you liked this version. Also many thanks for the info re locked posts👍

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Originally Posted by BabuMusic
Oh, yeah, Pete. You vocal has my vote. You sing like you understand the words and express them with feeling. Ai can't do that. THese lyrics are too good to miss the feeling and understanding in the vocal. Yeah, add some harmonies if youlike, but this song is so good there is nothing needed but a strumming guitar and your vocal.

Once again, thank you Marty. Your comments are very much appreciated.

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Gentle and very atmospheric.
No AI necessary, your voice sounds perfect for the song.
Well done!

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Pete, this is much better. You have a fantastic voice and you know how to emphasize the lyrics. Synth vocals really can't do that to this degree.
Loved this version.


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Originally Posted by B.D.Thomas
Gentle and very atmospheric.
No AI necessary, your voice sounds perfect for the song.
Well done!

Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it👍

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Originally Posted by MarioD
Pete, this is much better. You have a fantastic voice and you know how to emphasize the lyrics. Synth vocals really can't do that to this degree.
Loved this version.

Mario, thank you kindly. I appreciate your comment

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"We used to be rivers, oh, how we ran,
Through the heart of this tired land.
Now we're just echoes, dust in the breeze,
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Great!

What a cool idea for the narrative.
We did not hear the AI version but there's no doubt that we would like your emotive vocal the best.

Nice mix and BiaB session guys ... sounds good on the monitors.

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