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Hello forum friends, This is my first post of the year. This song is one of the songs we recorded during our music circle's winter recording session. This is a collaboration with other members. Tsuyoshi Tamada wrote the lyrics and sang the song, I composed the music. The music was performed by Yamaha teachers. This time too, I have prepared a live band version and a BIAB version. The BIAB RealTracks Instrumental version was created for lyricist and vocalist to learn the melody. Any comments encouraged. Always welcome. Best Regards. Shigeki Adachi Title: The Old Sweet Love Link of Live Band Version by Yamaha Teachers: https://soundcloud.com/animarorecords/the-old-sweet-loveVocal: Tsuyoshi Tamada, my music circle friend Accompanied by Yamaha Teachers Following additional VST instruments played with EastWest Symphonic Orchestra Ist Violins, 2nd Violins, Violas and Cellos Scored by me Link of RealTracks Instrumental Version: https://soundcloud.com/animarorecords/the-old-sweet-love-instStyle is _BOND.STY. Bond Fusion Ballad RealTracks in style: 1398:Bass, Electric, Soul70sA-B Ev16 100 RealTracks in style: ~1639:Piano, Electric, Rhythm JazzFunkBreezy Ev16 075 RealTracks in style: 1840:Synth Pad, PopModernGrooveMellow Ev16 075 RealTracks in style: 3949:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm FusionBalladBrent Ev16 080 RealDrums in Style: LoungePop16thsSput^1-a:Closed Hat, Snare , b:Ride, Snare Summary of lyrics On an ordinary Saturday afternoon I spotted a Chester coat in a shop window That looked just like yours back then Full of romantic hope, you spoke of a future Where are you looking at it now A distant scenery crosses my mind Since then, I've remained the same I am living my life carefree, But little by little, one by one I'm making my dreams come true The bustling pub that we freaquently went to together once Now has a sign with an unfamiliar name gazing down the street The old sweet love reminds me of your smile The old sweet love reminds me of a dream The time that never comes back makes me sad Under the familiar roadside trees I walk through the fallen leaves And my heart begins to turn into autumn colors On an ordinary Saturday afternoon I look up into the high sky The clouds are slowly drifting by Be myself
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Shigeki Adachi,
It's great to be able to hear your BIAB version first.
The live band version follows it well - and adds shine. Your players are excellent.
Tsuyoshi Tamada does a wonderful vocal.
Very nice strings.
Good mix.
Very enjoyable listen.
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Shigeki, another outstanding piece of music you have created.
Both version are excellent but I prefer the "human" version over the BiaB version.
I think the "human" version has more feeling and soul than the BiaB version.
An outstanding song.
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It's always a pleasure to listen to your songs. I love the way they're composed, always with a touch of nostalgia and a lot of grace.
Laurent
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Shigeki, wonderful composition and nicely arranged.
Like the BiaB guide track a lot. Cool melodic flow and nice use of rests. I'm sure there are others using BiaB in this creative way, but I don't know them.
The Yamaha Teachers version is lovely, too. Super vocals! Like the way the strings hover in the background. The guitar breaks are also noteworthy as they provides some jagged texture for contrast.
Nicely done by all.
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I always like how you do that, Shigeki --give us both versions, the one the vocalist used to learn and the polished teacher's version. I always hit the BiaB version first. Oh, I love the teacher's version. A wonderful song surrounded by excelllent vocal. Love your string arrangement and the whole band is perfect.
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Shigeki, as I've often said and is very obvious, you're operating on a whole 'nother level from the rest of us. This is terrific, even the lyrics are great. Wondrous, beautiful music!!
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Shigeki,
That is a very beautiful piece of music. You always create the most inspiring sounds.
Awesome work!
Bob
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I'm impressed, Shigeki Adachi.
Excellent song, a really good singer, very pleasant arrangement, beautifully mixed.
Enjoyed my listen.
A lot!
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Hi Shigeki Adachi.
My gosh! These two tracks are first-class listening in every possible way.
I listened to the Realtracks version first and was highly impressed. Then I listened to you and your friends, and I was totally mesmerised at just how awesome it sounded. Tsuyoshi Tamada's vocals were excellent and you've mixed them perfectly. I also have to compliment your friends (the Yamaha Teachers) too. As always, they have done a superb job. What stood out more than anything to me was just how skilled you are at arranging and producing music. Your sense of good, extremely well-crafted music puts you in a league of your own. Once again, I found myself completely captured by what you have done, and I absolutely loved listening to it.
Once again, it's "Wow" from me.
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Hi, Shigeki. I listened to the "live" version first, because it was first on the list.  It's a well-performed song - excellent vocalist, with a great guitar solo. As usual, the string arrangement sounded great fitting into the background with cool chromatic moves. As usual, I wish you could get real strings - especially on those lovely string runs! The BiaB version helped focus on the interesting chord changes. Really nice music. 
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floyd,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
And many thanks for listening to both version.
I am really glad you like this tune, the vocalist and the players.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Mario,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
And many thanks for listening to both version.
I am really glad you like this tune and prefer the live version.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Laurent,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
And many thanks for listening to both version.
I am really glad you like this tune.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Ron,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
And many thanks for listening to both version.
I am really glad you like this tune, the vocalist and the players.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Marty,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
And many thanks for listening to both version.
I am really glad you like this tune, the vocalist and the players.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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The live version missed the sparkling piano part - particularly during the intro - yeah, I know the piano is playing the melody but it's a cool tone.
Both versions are ace.
Cheers
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Rob(TuneMonger),
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune.
And I'm also very happy with your comments on the lyrics.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Listening to both versions was a real pleasure. Love the strings in the vocal version. Great posting,
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Listening to both versions was a real pleasure. Love the strings in the vocal version. Great posting,
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