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Very nice tune . Well done
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"but at same time I know my limitations" And therein lies the key to being a good singer. Every singer (sans melodyne) has limitations and learning to recognize them and focus on working within those limits is IMHO what makes singers interesting. Some of our absolute favorite singers have funky voices or limited ranges or both but we love them because they sing with soul and conviction. .... For my part, I very much enjoyed the song!!
I feel it is very natural sounding with some nice heartfelt stuff in it.
I like the feel of the vocal and the mix in general, although a little reverb
on the vocal might be nice. This has a cool feel. Keep posting!! T
ake care. Greg Greg pretty much hit right on our feelings. Keep doing what you are doing and don't sweat the voice. I'd rather hear a "soulful heartfelt voice" than a gritty rock voice going through the motions. And like Greg said throw in some reverb on the vocal or better yet get a vocal effect suite like Nectar 2 and find what works best for you voice. Not to really change it but enhance what you like about it. We enjoyed the song! J&B Thanks Janice and Bud for taking the time to listen and for your advice as regards vocals. I have nectar but going through the presets in the past haven't found anything that made it sound better, maybe its time to have another look, or should that be listen. This is what makes this forum so worthwhile to get feedback, from people such as yourselves who live and breathe music and to get good advice as regards recording and vocal techniques. Really appreciate it, many thanks Musiclover I've found the "soulful and natural" preset to be a great starting point for vocals unless you are really going for a rock sound and then the "rock bite" is a good place to jump off...but I don't know if you are using Nectar 2 or not. And, hey, thanks for the compliment but we really don't spend a lot of time making music. So take any advice from me with the proverbial grain of salt. Again, nice song!
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Hi Musiclover !:))
What a very sweet and nice tune
you´ve written and performed !
I liked it truly much !
Cheers
Dani
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Very nice tune . Well done Thanks for having a listen Scott and your nice comments. Take care "but at same time I know my limitations" And therein lies the key to being a good singer. Every singer (sans melodyne) has limitations and learning to recognize them and focus on working within those limits is IMHO what makes singers interesting. Some of our absolute favorite singers have funky voices or limited ranges or both but we love them because they sing with soul and conviction. .... For my part, I very much enjoyed the song!!
I feel it is very natural sounding with some nice heartfelt stuff in it.
I like the feel of the vocal and the mix in general, although a little reverb
on the vocal might be nice. This has a cool feel. Keep posting!! T
ake care. Greg Greg pretty much hit right on our feelings. Keep doing what you are doing and don't sweat the voice. I'd rather hear a "soulful heartfelt voice" than a gritty rock voice going through the motions. And like Greg said throw in some reverb on the vocal or better yet get a vocal effect suite like Nectar 2 and find what works best for you voice. Not to really change it but enhance what you like about it. We enjoyed the song! J&B Thanks Janice and Bud for taking the time to listen and for your advice as regards vocals. I have nectar but going through the presets in the past haven't found anything that made it sound better, maybe its time to have another look, or should that be listen. This is what makes this forum so worthwhile to get feedback, from people such as yourselves who live and breathe music and to get good advice as regards recording and vocal techniques. Really appreciate it, many thanks Musiclover I've found the "soulful and natural" preset to be a great starting point for vocals unless you are really going for a rock sound and then the "rock bite" is a good place to jump off...but I don't know if you are using Nectar 2 or not. And, hey, thanks for the compliment but we really don't spend a lot of time making music. So take any advice from me with the proverbial grain of salt. Again, nice song! Thanks Janice and Bud for the follow up about nectar 2 which I do have, will certainly experiment more with it especially the presets that you mention. Thank you Hi Musiclover !:))
What a very sweet and nice tune
you´ve written and performed !
I liked it truly much !
Cheers
Dani
Thanks Dani for your comments which are very much appreciated, looking forward as well to your next masterpiece on the user showcase. Musiclover
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Nice song. Although this stuck out like a sore thumb: I tried to call you at the midnight hour,
But you were busy in your ivory tower,You want to avoid cliches like the plague. (See what I did there? I'm a horrible, horrible person.  ) I'll join the group in saying not to sweat your voice, but still try to present it in the best light. Pitching the song up a bit forces a bit more breath support and gives clearer pitch. Two birds with one stone! (OK, I'll stop already.  ) Seems like I'm spending a disproportionate amount of time whining about a song that's actually rather good.
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Nice song. Although this stuck out like a sore thumb: I tried to call you at the midnight hour,
But you were busy in your ivory tower,You want to avoid cliches like the plague. (See what I did there? I'm a horrible, horrible person. ) I'll join the group in saying not to sweat your voice, but still try to present it in the best light. Pitching the song up a bit forces a bit more breath support and gives clearer pitch. Two birds with one stone! (OK, I'll stop already. ) Seems like I'm spending a disproportionate amount of time whining about a song that's actually rather good. I really appreciate you taking the time to have a listen David and your comments. I also appreciate someone being totally honest (instead of praise praise its perfect) that is the only way I can improve my writing and recording techniques. This key b does seem a bit low and you would think I could move it up a tone or so, but highest note in song (amongst those stars) is actually Eb an octave and 3 semitones above middle C just about reach it. Once again appreciate your listen and honesty. Musiclover
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Music lover,
Very enjoyable. Like other noted, the RT choices fit the song well. Your vocal took me back to the Galtymore.
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The remix is great!
Do not worry about your voice as it sounds great to me! Your lyrics are great also and I liked the backing tracks.
This is one good song!
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Music lover,
Very enjoyable. Like other noted, the RT choices fit the song well. Your vocal took me back to the Galtymore. Thanks a lot for taking time to have a listen Patrick and your comments really appreciated. The remix is great!
Do not worry about your voice as it sounds great to me! Your lyrics are great also and I liked the backing tracks.
This is one good song!
Hello Mario, Good to hear from you and thanks for all the nice comments. I always remember that you have given me encouragement with all the songs that I have a go at, Hope everything is well with you. Musiclover
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Musiclover,
I loved the lyrics. It's great when we get passed our inhibitions and write what we really feel. Good job.
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What a cool song and video. Some fine lyric writing and a breezy melody sung with feeling. I enjoyed it very much!
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Musiclover,
I loved the lyrics. It's great when we get passed our inhibitions and write what we really feel. Good job.
SD Hey SD thanks for taking the time to have a listen, glad you liked the lyrics. I am always intrigued when I see your name as I believe you have something to do with the space program, another start trek fan here. What a cool song and video. Some fine lyric writing and a breezy melody sung with feeling. I enjoyed it very much! Good to see you had a listen Josie. As one of the foremost songwriters and singers on forum I really appreciate your opinions and input. Many thanks Musiclover
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