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Hello all February has begun! I am going to put all my BIAB FAWM songs in this thread so as not to flood the forum. This year I am hoping to get at least a couple of songs that I can submit to music libraries for film and advertising. So, any constructive criticism is much appreciated as well as your opinion(s) on whether you think any of the songs are worthwhile submitting. All the songs are available to stream or download from my website All FAWM 2017 songs Here is the first song: A Song to Wake you in the Morning It is based on a public domain poem by Helen Hoyt Action Poem A Song to Wake Your Dear in the Morning Lyrics I kiss a lock of your hair: Do you feel me there, Sleepy one? I put a kiss on your brow: Are you waking now? sleepy one? kiss your left eye kiss your right They are both fastened tight I kiss you on your nose Where your sweet breath goes, Sleepy one! I put a kiss on each ear: What is it you hear? sleepy one! A kiss for that cheek; kiss for this: How many kissed will you miss! la la la..... I kiss you on the lips I love: Now You wake and move! Sleepy one! la la la..... Sleepy one, My kisses are all done. RealtracksRealTracks in style: ~1137:Bass, Acoustic-Guitar, FolkSwing Sw 140 RealTracks in style: ~1143:Ukulele, Strumming FolkSwing Sw 140 RealDrums in style: NashvilleBrushesHillbillySwing: a: Sidestick, Brushesb: Brushes, Stick RealTracks in style: ~1137:Bass, Acoustic-Guitar, FolkSwing Sw 140 RealDrums in style: NashvilleBrushesHillbillySwing: a: Sidestick, Brushesb: Brushes, Stick And a midi violin that follows the melody. edited to add the website page with all the tracks
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Josie,
Few artists do la la las as well as you do. I liked that addition to the lyric. The harmony fits very well here.
The Uke chops lend a breakfast table informal feel to the invoked mental image. You are a master at painting colo(u)rful mental imagery and that's the name of the game, after all.
Overall, well done.
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Love it, Josie. Excellent job, and a fun, playful song. Can't wait to hear more of those. La la la la later,  Bob
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Joanne,
You're off to an excellent start - loved it!
Bob
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Hi JoanneCooper, Very nice songs! I really enjoyed the harmonies from the vocals. Very easy vibes. Nice work! 
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Joe
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Joanne,
I enjoyed the sunny swinging vibe you`ve created for this song ( it reminds me of my favourite version of "Over The Rainbow") and its so instantly singable I could see it working in an ad.
Lovely vocals.
You are off to a good FAWM start!
Robert
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Certainly, you are a professional singer, and this song fits the poem very well, and your voice goes well with the la la.
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I commented over at fawm -- well done again. Love the instrumentation choices and your vocals! Words were great, too.
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Thanks so much Don, Bob, Scott, another Bob (there are a few on this forum), Joe, Marty and Kevin. Thanks so much for listening an commenting! You give me the motivation to keep going. Here is the second one. I don't think I gave myself enough time to become truly comfortable with the melody on this one because it seems to wander all over the place. It was based on the public domain poem "The Snow Fairy", Claude McKay, 1889 - 1948 Song number 2: The Snow Fairy Lyrics: Throughout the day I watched them there, Fairies were falling, in the cold and the misty air they, frail snow flakes Made sensual flight down calm and earthwards towards peace and quiet. I went to bed and woke with the dawn To see them all merge Upon the lawn The sun it shone brightly all through the day, The flakes by the nightime had all gone away. That's when my thoughts turned back to you Who came when flakes through my window flew Throughout the day I watched them there, Fairies were falling, in the cold and the misty air Your hair was disheveled, Your eyes were alight Brought joy and brought heat all throught the night You danced and sang Your passion it spread I made you some room in my very small bed, I turned down the covers fresh clean and warm, And laid down beside you Safe here in my arms You went with Dawn You left with the day, One lonely actor in one dreamy play. Throughout the day I watched them there, Fairies were falling, in the cold and the misty air Realtracks: RealTracks in style: 533:Bass, Electric, 12-8 Crystal Sw 065 RealTracks in style: 2714:Guitar, Nylon, Background SlowSwingBrent Sw 065 RealTracks in style: ~529:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Hank Sw 065 RealTracks in style: ~526:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Hank Sw 065 RealDrums in style: CountryShuffle128^3-a:Sidestick, Brushes , b:Sidestick, HiHat
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I think I missed Robertkc in my previous comment. Thank you for listening Robert and for your wonderful comments. Song number 3: Maybe Still (With Elizabeth Petty) The beautiful poignant lyrics for this one were provided by Elizabeth Petty from the FAWM community. I hae a bit of a cold and have been sneezing all day so my vocals may not be fantastic. Will probably re-record when my cold is gone. Lyrics: \ maybe it was never meant to be maybe it was foolish to believe maybe it was crazy to let you go but It is certain what I know now... I still hold your love in my heart I still hear your words in my thoughts I still feel your touch on my skin I miss you and that I know ... maybe it was never the right time maybe my love was just too blind maybe it was crazy to let you in but is certain where I am now I still hold your love in my heart I still hear your words in my thoughts I still feel your touch on my skin I miss you and that I know maybe there is a little chance that you might come back maybe I will be waiting or maybe I will not.... I still hold your love in my heart I still hear your words in my thoughts I still feel your touch on my skin I miss you very simple arrangement of two guitars and an accordion Any feedback is always appreciated.
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#3 (from fawm)
You are pulling out all the instrumentation. The guitars are beautiful and the accordion sounds pretty good, too. Nice mix and vocals sound good to me (the cold is not holding you back!). Fine harmony in there, too.
What RT is that lead guitar, sounds super. Is that an auto-harmony?
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Joanne,
A very pretty melody for these sincere lyrics. The arrangement is perfect - a nice touch bringing in the accordion at the end.
Hang in there and here`s hoping you get well quickly ( wish I could sing so well with a cold!).
Robert
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Hi Joanne,
I've just listened to the three songs that you've posted so far. These sound excellent. You've settled on some really great Realtracks to frame both the music and the lyrics. I really enjoyed what I heard.
All the best with the next 11 songs!
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Thank you Kevin for the ongoing support here and on FAWM. It is mainly thanks to you that I am there at all. What a wonderful experience it is turning out to be. The guitar in "Maybe Still" is this one RealTracks in song: ~2200:Guitar, Nylon, Background CountryBrent Ev 085 And yes, the harmonies in "Maybe Still" are generated. I am finding it is taking me too long to record the harmonies and then trying to line them up with the lead. It is sooooo much easier to generate them... Thank you once again Robert. My cold seems to be on the mend. Not sneezing so much today. Thank you Noel for your kind comments. Lets hope I can keep it up for another 10 songs! Here is the next one. It is a western swing. These fun and quirky lyrics were also written by Elizabeth Petty (in a one hour skirmish...I dont know how she does it!) ECCENTRIC (with Elizabeth Petty) Lyrics: tood in the elevator argued with myself people got off when I began to yell whispering sniggering She is flaky as all hell went to the bowling alley in my birthday suit with nothing on but your bowling shoes Children laughed, parents said She is fruity as a loop they say that I'm eccentric but they got it wrong been a little crazy since you have been gone so if you hear the rumors know they are not true and that I am still crazy... crazy for you... walked down the avenue reciting recipies ingredients in minor melodies students smile neighbors shout She is batty as can be they say that I'm eccentric but they got it wrong been a little crazy since you have been gone so if you hear the rumors know they are not true and that I am still crazy... crazy for you... I don't give a damn what some others think they can call me eccentric and say I'm on the brink I'll tell you so you know it's just a bunch of lies I am just a blue bull frog (with) bulgy golf ball eyes they say that I'm eccentric but they got it wrong been a little crazy since you have been gone so if you hear the rumors know they are not true and that I am still crazy... crazy for you... yes I am still crazy... crazy for you... yes I'm hopping crazy crazy for you... Realtracks: RealTracks in style: ~537:Bass, Acoustic, Pop Sw 165 RealTracks in style: 616:Mandolin, Rhythm Bouncy Sw 165 RealTracks in style: ~812:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Western Swing Sw 165 RealTracks in style: ~373:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Hank Sw 165 RealDrums in Song: Nashville2BeatSw8^01-a:Sidestick , b:Snare, Ride
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Really nice work Joanne. I enjoyed this a lot. Excellent production.
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You have the most beautiful voice, Joanne....
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Hi Joanne,
Gorgeous, this one.
Makes us think of that other famous song "Somewhere over the Rainbow".
Your project sure is getting better and better.
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David, Andy, Rob and Anne Marie. Thanks so much for the comments on the last song. The lyrics really were a gift. Here is song number 5. (On a roll here) I never thought I would be recording a song at 5:30 in the morning but here I am! I was awake so I thought I would get out of bed a write a song. This one wrote itself. My voice maybe a bit croaky due to the fact that is was very early in the morning to sing! COME TO ME Lyrics: When you feel that you've been searching for A place you've never been before Come to me Come home to me If you've been down on the bottom And your spirit's been forgotton Come to me Come home to me When you've grown tired of chasing after daydreams When you've grown tired of all those crazy schemes chorus I'll be your home find me waiting there Just like that old armchair Come home to me (instrumental) When your concience is difting And your horizon's always shifting Come to me Come home to me When you've grown tired of chasing after high thrills When you've grown tired of fighting all those windmills I'll be your home find me waiting there Just like that old armchair Come home to me Realtracks: Just use the style BRENTS85 as it was with no changes or additions to the instruments. It seems to suit the song pretty well.
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Cool! so good, and your voice sounds wonderful.
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