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Hello, everybody

About 2 months ago the schedule of Natsuki Yoshikawa, our local female jazz vocalist was adjusted, I recorded 3 songs with her vocal.
This is the third post of those 3 songs, which is the human vocal version of my song that I have posted here before with vocaloid.
This is a song of a broken-hearted guy though a female vocalist sings it.
Comments encouraged.
Have at it.

Best Regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Title: 恋する乙女 (Translation: A Girl in Love)
Vocal: Natsuki Yoshikawa, our local female jazz vocalist
Accompanied with rhythm section, piano and string quartet.

Link:

https://soundcloud.com/animarorecords/a-girl-in-love

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Summary of lyrics

Please don’t become beautiful any more than now
Please don’t change your style
Giving preference to somebody who is unfamiliar

People say the young girl in love becomes beautiful
Absolutely you become beautiful day by day
I notice it clearly

Who is the guy reflected in the depths of your eyes?
I understand it is not me more than enough

I heard the rumor of that guy
You foolishly become beautiful day by day for him
I am very sad to know the truth

After all I love you in spite of that he is your most favorite
I am attracted to you more than before day by day

I always remind myself to pray for your happiness
But I am relieved to see you with a dark expression
I must be worse than a beast

Please don’t become more beautiful tomorrow than today than yesterday
Please don’t attract me any more

Link of the vocaloid version:

https://soundcloud.com/animarorecords/a-girl-in-love-miku

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Shigeki Adachi,

This is beautifully done in all regards.

Natsuki Yoshikawa's vocal is wonderful. The arrangement is just as it should be - highlighting the vocal at every turn. Excellent mix.

Piano and strings are excellent.

A delightful listen.

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SHigeki

Natsuki Yoshikawa has a really nice voice and this shows it off producing a beautiful song.

And you certainly know how to produce a PERFECT mix.

thoroughly enjoyed, as always.
One play was not enough!

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Wow, Shigeki, this is really great! Such an immaculate mix, and a gorgeous arrangement that really shows off Natsuki's voice smile


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Mr. Adachi, once again fantastic song. Your melodies continue to bring joy to my ears. smile


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I love hearing your songs with live vocals. The songs are beautiful and the deserve the great delivery a live vocalist can bring. This is just wonderful!! You write very sophisticated music. It reminds me of Andrew Lloyd Webber or someone like that-beautiful soaring melodies and great orchestration. Fantastic!!! Take care. Greg

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Hi, Shigeki !:))


This is a very beautiful write
which goes without saying and
it will be my Shigekifav from
now on ! What a beautiful song
and performance ! Such a beautiful
voice Natsuki has !!!!

Cheers
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Beautiful sophisticated song with a brilliant arrangement.
Sounds lovely.

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Mr Adachi,

Congratulations on a beautiful song and recording.

I liked the Vocaloid version but I LOVE this version sung by Natsuki Yoshikawa.

Well done.

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Hello, floyd, Alyn, Will, Mat, Greg, Dani, Peter and Receder

Many thanks for all the positive feedback!
I much appreciate your kind comments and your continuous supports.
I am very happy you all like this song and Natsuki's vocal.
Now I have a plan of recording 3 more songs with her vocal soon.
I would like to introduce them to you after the production would be completed.
Thank you again to all.

Best Regards,

Shigeki Adachi

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Beautiful. I really love your songs and look forward to each one.

Another great job!!

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Hello, David

Many thanks for taking the time to listen and comment.
I much appreciate your kind comments and your continuous supports.
I am very glad you love my songs.
Now I'm writing new songs and will be able to post them before long.
Thank you again.

Best Regards.

Shigeki Adachi

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Very pretty song Shigeki. Beautifully done


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Beautiful song and lovely vocals.


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what a great song and beautiful voice!
great mix and use of ft's – well done, shigeki! :-)

really enjoyed it!


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Hello, Scott, lambada and molsenhouse

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I much appreciate your kind comments and I am very glad you like my song and Natsuki's vocal

Best Regards.

Shigeki Adachi

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