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My Old Friend on SoundCloud My Old Friend on SoundCloud without RealDrums Hi All Well, Cheryl and I seem to be on a bit or a roll here so we’ll just keep going. A good friend of mine asked if I would write her a song for her 50th birthday. She gave a speech at mine a couple of weeks ago and we have known each other for 25 years. We’ve done a lot of things together over the years. Everest base camp, skiing, rafting, canoeing, hiking, not to mention the odd hooli (commonly known as an “opskop” in South Africa). So I am going to be performing this song for her at her party which is on the 9th of August and am also going to be putting together a video with all my old photos for her. Cheryl kindly composed the music and did the harmonies. Tracks are RealTracks in style: ~1136:Bass, Acoustic-Guitar, FolkSwing Sw 110 RealTracks in song: 1146:Fiddle, Background CountrySwing Sw 110 (Outside) RealTracks in style: ~1142:Ukulele, Strumming FolkSwing Sw 110 RealTracks in style: ~1141:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountrySwingCleanPicked Sw 110 RealDrums in style: NashvilleBrushesHillbillySwing: a: Sidestick, Brushesb: Brushes, Stick Loop:Percussion Loops\Loop132bpm Tambourine Quarters 4 bars Loop:Percussion Loops\LoopNAbpm Tambourine Shake.wma RT610:Mandolin, Rhythm Chop Sw 120 Lyrics are: My old friend I thought of you today Down by the river Thinking what to say My Old friend The years all melt away As I sing this song before you And the sun shines through today Chorus When we are together So easy and free I want to sing the colours That sit inside of me Built upon the layers Of kindness and of trust Together in the silence You and Me Verse 2 My old friend You know where we've been We multiply the pleasures While dividing up the pain My Old friend As time around us spins You hold my life together Like a frame around the wind Repeat chorus Bridge I want to give you more Than just this melody To thank you for our journey And letting me be Any suggestions for improvements are welcome as I only need to perform it on the 9th August and have not yet made the video. (Edited to add a version with no realdrums as per Alyn's suggestion)
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That reminded me, at first listen of Peter, Paul and Mary but without Peter and Paul and with 2 Mary's!!
The uke fits perfectly for the song but I think that the RealDrums detract and the song would sound great, IMHO, with just the percussion loops or even no percussion.
Your voice is good , as always.
Alyn
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Hi, Josie & Cheryl !:))
This was so sweet and nice
brought good memories back
from the past and tears
to my eyes !:))
I liked it very much and
as you know, I have a flair
for those harmony vocals !!:))
Splendid job !
Cheers
Dani
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The uke fits perfectly for the song but I think that the RealDrums detract and the song would sound great, IMHO, with just the percussion loops or even no percussion.
Your voice is good , as always.
Alyn Hi Alyn. Thanks for the suggestion. I have uploaded a version without the Realdrums. I quite like it...
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Hi, Josie & Cheryl !:))
This was so sweet and nice
brought good memories back
from the past and tears
to my eyes !:))
I liked it very much and
as you know, I have a flair
for those harmony vocals !!:))
Splendid job !
Cheers
Dani Hi Dani. Thanks so much. It did have a Dani-esque touch to it.
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Another winner from JoiseC! You have set a new standard for yourself as I think that this is one of your best to date!
I listened to both versions and the one sans the drums is the best IMHO.
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Hi Josie, another beautiful, intimate song. You and Cheryl do make a great team. Vocals are stellar, as always and they set beautifully in the mix. I listened to both versions and personally preferred the song without drums. Good job and an enjoyable listen.
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Hi Charlie and Mario
Thanks for giving both versions a listen! It certainly is interesting that the one with no drums is both your favourite. Cheryl is keeping an eye on this thread and sent me an email to say she likes the drums but that maybe she is just used to hearing them now.
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JosieC That sounds wonderful with no drums (sorry Cheryl :>)) It may be me but I can hear her harmonies much clearer now. Both versions show that it is still a beautiful song tho'  Alyn
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Hi Josie and Cheryl,
Cheryl needs a supporter: I like the drums version better.
Beautiful harmonies!
You are a perfect team.
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We multiply the pleasures
While dividing up the pain
Really nice writing!! Very pretty and pleasant song, and the harmonies worked perfectly!! I agree the Uke fits great. You two make a great duo. Great work! Take care. Greg
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I like both. I can hear it without drums at the front and then have them coming in later to get it rolling. Also you have some nice pauses and maybe you could get the drums to pause with you creating a nice "ahhhh" moment. That's about 4 cents worth (2 x 2 cents of backseat driving/producing  ). It is a wonderful song and I always look forward to your tunes and collaborations.
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I like this kind of easy going music. The Uke is a cool thing. I will use that instrument on some upcoming song. I will throw in with others who prefer acoustic tunes minus drums. So nice that you have such a friend!
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Beautiful both ways, I like the one with the drums best.
Josie
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Joanne,
Very nice job on this. A nice song. Good mix.
I would vote for the drum version, but I would make it be more brushes - without the stick - a little more subtle...
Y'all make a great team.
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Joanne,
Very nice job on this. A nice song. Good mix.
I would vote for the drum version, but I would make it be more brushes - without the stick - a little more subtle...
Y'all make a great team.
floyd Your choice of instruments was very UKEnique. I first heard this wonderful collab on Josie's SJ performance earlier today and the Uke got my interest immediately. Isn't that the whole intent anyway? I dubbed you wonderful ladies as the "Everly Sisters" with the tight sibling harmonies even though you're not related. QED. I'm anxious to hear your next collaboration. You wonderful ladies are "top shelf!"
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Wonderful! What a sweet song. Everything sounds perfect. I did not hear the version with drums but this version does not seem to be missing a thing.
If I may, I would suggest one thing for you to consider. In the chorus perhaps colors dance inside of you instead of sit? I think it suggests motion and dynamics.
Great song, you two are on a roll for sure!
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Hi Joanne and Cheryl,
That's another fine collaboration, very nice vocals and harmonies, which are very well balanced. We like the ukulele and mandolin RT's.
We like the "no drums" version best.
Regards,
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Hi Josie and Cheryl,
Wonderful work! I thoroughly enjoyed listening. Which version is better? I don't know. I'd have to toss a coin!
Also, when I read Lawrence's comment about "colours dance", I thought, "Yep, that works for me, too".
All the best,
Noel
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We're fine with the drums. Floyd's idea of brushes would be neat. This is really sweet heartfelt tribute and we much enjoyed it. And, hey, Everest Base Camp? That is very cool. We have a couple of friends who've done that.
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