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IT'S NOTHING SPECIAL (song) Just added a few words to my recent instrumental of the same name.BIAB STYLE: TEAK.STY (Teak Woodblock Slow Bossa) 711:bass, Acoustic, Bossa Ev 085 (reverb 40) 1215:Vibes, Rhythm Bossa Ev 085 (reverb 54) RealDrums= WoodblocksEV (reverb 40) 1103:Guitar, Nylon, Rhythm BossaGrooveComp Ev 085 (reverb 87) 1902:Guitar, Acoustic, Background Bolero Ev 90 (reverb 61) OTHER INSTRUMENTS: REASON 11 sound samples (played on Korg K61p midi): Grand Piano, Symphonic Strings, Violins Pizz. I took out the single-note 'Marimbuth' from the instrumental version and replaced it with multi-note 'Vibes-On-Stage.' I also wrote a midi file in GuitarPro 5 to tidy up the timing on the Violins. Vocals: Shure PG57 mic, Focusrite Scarlett @i2 interface, Reaper Daw, NoiseAsh Vocal Finalizer. Mixed with Audacity ******************** In response to those who thought the vocals required a bit of extra reverb, the edited version can be found here: It's Nothing Special (updated) LYRICS: It’s Nothing SpecialIt's nothing special, just a simple song About someone who's special to me Some random thoughts and just a worn-out tune Perhaps you'll agree Don't need stainless-steel perfection Just her love and warm affection Can't believe that I have actually found the perfect woman for me It might not be quite original And, if that’s true, feel free to sue me! I'm just expressing how she makes me feel And all that it means I confess I'm mad about her Sure I couldn't live without her She woke me from the deepest sleep And now I'm living the dream INSTRUMENTAL It's nothing special, just a simple song About someone who's special to me I'm just expressing how she makes me feel And all that it means I confess I'm mad about her Sure I couldn't live without her She woke me from the deepest sleep And now I'm living the dream She woke me from the deepest sleep And now I'm living the dream Copyright ©2021 Brian Raynor. All rights reserved
Last edited by Ghostgum; 11/05/21 12:23 PM.
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Very sweet. I enjoy the latin vibe from time to time. Your vocal fit in well.
My only suggestion is to use reverb on the vocal or better yet just use a light reverb on the master buss output to smooth the whole thing into the same sonic space. Like a dash of salt....
Enjoyable song for the morning.
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Oh, that's cool. I almost missed this SONG. Saw the title and remembered the instrumental. "She woke me from the deepest sleep
And now I'm living the dream" That's GREAT!! I agree with Herb about the overall reverb. Still, in this mix we can tell just how good your vocal is. Excellent, Ghostgum.
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Very pretty song Brian. Loved the vocal and lyric. Very cool feel good song. Well done
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There's something very soothing about the Caribbean feel of this...it was good as an instrumental but much better as a complete work...the music and lyric are well suited to each other...I agree about the reverb (just a smidge)...well done.
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Words are good!
This flows nicely.
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Thanks for your insights, Guitarhacker. I looked for the master buss but I guess I missed it (perhaps the driver was running early). Anyway, regarding reverb on the vocal, I flicked the switch from short to medium, dialed-up the 'wet' a notch or two, increased the body and toned down the brightness a little. I have to admit it does sound better now. It's Nothing Special (revised)P.S. More importantly, it got a big thumbs-up from the special person in question. 
Last edited by Ghostgum; 11/05/21 01:04 PM.
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Liked this, it reminded me of something our own Noel would write. Vocals are very good.
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A few words?
Well those upbeat words were well written and raised an
already excellent production to another level.
Enjoyed it!
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OH BUT IT IS A SPECIAL SONG.
love the lyrics....love the sprinkled nuggets of sound
throughout the song, and the way the sound picture changes from a production standpoint.
it shows lots of thinking on your part.
cute last chord mate.
only thing i would have liked to hear in places was a doubling of your sweet vocals.
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