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Hey there,

here is our new song. Hope you like it and we are looking forward to your feedback.

Best regards

Rebecca and Jochen


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Title: heart is still
File:heart is still geruest natural.SGU
Key=DbMaj , Tempo 145, Length (m:s)=4:13
No intro. 200 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 200. Repeat x1 chorus
Melody has 300 notes, Melody harmony is < no harmony >(0)
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Style is _RECKON.STY (Reckon Folky Waltz)

RealTracks in style: 776:Bass, Acoustic, PopWaltz Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 3091:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm FolkyWaltzMike Ev 150
RealTracks in style: 3090:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm FolkyWaltzBrent Ev 150
RealTracks in song: ~1424:Fiddle, Background PopWaltz Ev 180
RealTracks in song: 2541:Pedal Steel, Background ModernPopCountry Ev 110
RealTracks in song: 1698:Banjo, Rhythm BluegrassWaltz Sw 085

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Heart is still waiting Cappo 6. Bund

1. Im tired of struggeling, Bbm Ab Db
for some kind of changing.
I´m tired of chasing after dreams,
I can´t be sure, if they will come true

Chorus: So how can I move on? Gb Ab
How can I move on?
How can I move on?
While my heart is still waiting,
while my heart is still waiting.

Bridge: Cb Gb Db

How can I let go
someone that I love?
How can I let go
someone I will never get to know?

Chorus:

2. I´m tired of holding back.
I´m tired of be patient
I´m tired of stand bye.
I want to spread out, what is deep inside.

Chorus:

Bridge:

How can I let go
someone I don´t know?
How can I let go
when I need to stay strong…

Chorus:

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Love the song, vocals are sublime. If I had one grumble, it would be that the drums are too loud almost to the point of drowning the other instruments. Try brushes rather than sticks ?
Apart from the drums everything else is lovely.

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Hey, this is wonderful! Great band sound. Love those vocals!!

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Nice work on this - really catchy, and the vocals on this are fantastic. It flows amazingly well, and makes for a fun listen.

Thanks for sharing smile


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Nice job.... yep I gotta agree, the drums are too loud and the vocal isn't loud enough.

If you keep writing tunes like that you are gonna make a big splash. Nice job on the writing.

It's good to see more ladies around here that can sing and write.

Welcome to the forums.

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A very good song and some very nice vocals and lovely harmonies. Some good suggestions in earlier posts on the mix.

Really nice work.

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Welcome!

Enjoyed the write and vocals - very nice harmony.

Pull the drums down and you'll have a nice modern folk pop sound for sure.

And this is a GREAT place to pick up production suggestions, etc. Have fun!


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Nice song, nice arrangement too.
The drums could use some work when the snare is happening, (is the snare split ? seems the thud is to the right and the wires to the left.).
I must admit to being a tiny bit disappointed in the vocal style at the beginning - it's almost a genre of its own now BUT when the harmonies came in and the indie girl angst left things sounded MUCH better.


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Welcome to the forum.
I'm a sucker for a good harmony.
I really enjoyed your song.
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Rebecca,

Welcome. Great song and vocals.

Different and fresh - much enjoyed!

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HI Rebecca ...

Welcome to the forum! This is a very nice introduction. Great song and enjoyed your vocal very much. I do agree the drums are just a bit loud in the mix. Also, I think the acoustic bass could be somewhat louder. However, that didn't keep me from enjoying your terrific song!

Hope you hang around and post more music. Best to you ...

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I typically listen only to the music but the vocals became a really strong instrument themselves and i found myself listening to all of the song (which my ADHD doesn't let me do to often) -- nice job



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Dear Ms. King...

Your plaintive song, Heart Is Still, communicates vivid feelings that are familiar to me. To my ears, at least, your lyrics expose the uncertainty, frustration, and confusion that results when someone who's heart beats strongly for another tries to figure out how 'the other' truly feels about them. That particularly worrisome kind of burning, urgent 'need-to-know!' is powerfully illuminated in this verse:

How can I let go
someone that I love?
How can I let go
someone I will never get to know?

Lady, those words describe a kind of anxiety that could consume the person who is experiencing such paralysis. They hurt.

Each line of your vocal harmonies clarifies and escalates the emotion of the song, as though they were other, finer frequencies that emanated from the same emotional source.

Your Real Style and Real Track selections maintained a slow, lazy tempo that left plenty of thoughtful space for your lyrics to take hold in my mind and my heart.

Thank you for 'letting me in', Ms. King smile.

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Reminded me of Ingrid Michaelson, very nicely done.


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Thank you all very much for your helpful and encouraging Feedback.

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Wonderful vocal performance and simply gorgeous harmonies.

This song envelops you like a warm blanket.

Nice work!

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Nice song Rebecca...
The melody & harmonies really made the song stand out...
It kind of reminded me of the harmonies from the Kendals...
Good job!


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Hey there,

we changed the link to soundcloud for this song:

https://soundcloud.com/rebecca-newcountry/heart-is-still-waiting

Just wanted to let you know.

Thank you all very much for your encouraging feedback.

Best regards
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Another great performance,

The down beat on 2 and 4 gives an unusual distinctiveness.

Again, fantastic vocal work.


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