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Miss You So Much feat. Miira

I wrote this song about the feelings I had when I had just turned 40. I had several versions earlier with a vocaloid singing, but now finally in this version a real singer, Miira. I had thought that the Vocaloid Avanna version was quite good and couldn't be much improved with a real singer, but I was totally wrong. Miira's soulful voice fits perfectly this song, her interpretation captures the mood and the harmonies she created are marvelous. I'm really glad I have found her to sing my songs.

And of course Band-in-a-box has been the best possible tool to express the musical vision I had in my mind years ago.

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MIDI: Orchestral Hit (?.sty), solo melody (I might have used Melodist #83 in one part)

Vocals: Miira

Mixed in Adobe Audition 2017.

Lyrics:

I should not have
let the light shine in
I shouldn't have
run to the whirlwind.
I should have stayed inside
under the quilt
shut the door of the
home we never built
tell me why
dreams die.

Miss you so much
cannot handle this feeling
storm is breaking
restlessly sleeping
where is the knight
who rides the wildest horse?

I shouldn't have
eaten fruits forbidden
shouldn't have freed
waters deeply hidden
I should have emptied my
drifting mind
repressed desires
closed bedroom blind
tell me why
springs dry.

[Chorus]

We were close together
sunrise of lives
shyly looking
but the moment arrives,
no time for big confessions
at the end of the ball
paralyzed
couldn't answer your last call.

[Chorusx3]


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Cool song. Super vocal. Excellent lyric


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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Cool song. Super vocal. Excellent lyric


Thanks Scott for liking, especially for the vocal.

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Hi Janne.

This is simply exceptional - I love everything about this song.

Amazing chord sequence and melody, plus Miira's voice is just perfect for this track.

The arrangement screams out "PROFESSIONAL" at every level and the mix is spot-on.

Finally, the lyrics are inspired. How do you manage to write prose as good as this when English doesn't appear to be your first language!

This is one song which I'm definitely going to play over and over.

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Jann, beautiful song on every level! Vocal is superb and the backing and mix are great! Thanks, Torrey

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What a pleasant presentation.

Great from start to finish, with the build throughout the strings parts working so well to enhance the song.

Enjoyed every part. The vocals are superb.


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There is so much to like about this song. The vocals are top notch and a perfect match for the song. You nailed it with this one. A great one for a play list.

Enjoyed this so much.

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Originally Posted By: ROG
This is simply exceptional - I love everything about this song.

Amazing chord sequence and melody, plus Miira's voice is just perfect for this track.

The arrangement screams out "PROFESSIONAL" at every level and the mix is spot-on.

Finally, the lyrics are inspired. How do you manage to write prose as good as this when English doesn't appear to be your first language!

This is one song which I'm definitely going to play over and over.

ROG.


Thanks ROG, your words are really the best possible feedback a songwriter can get blush they truly encourage me to continue making music, although I'm wondering how can I make something better than this wink

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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Jann, beautiful song on every level! Vocal is superb and the backing and mix are great! Thanks, Torrey


Thanks Torrey, I appreciate your kind words smile

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Originally Posted By: VideoTrack
What a pleasant presentation.

Great from start to finish, with the build throughout the strings parts working so well to enhance the song.

Enjoyed every part. The vocals are superb.


Thanks Videotrack for giving such a positive review, really makes me smile smile

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Originally Posted By: Charlie Fogle
There is so much to like about this song. The vocals are top notch and a perfect match for the song. You nailed it with this one. A great one for a play list.

Enjoyed this so much.

Charlie


Thanks Charlie for your uplifting comment, I enjoyed reading it so much wink

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Originally Posted By: ROG
Hi Janne.

This is simply exceptional - I love everything about this song.

Amazing chord sequence and melody, plus Miira's voice is just perfect for this track.

The arrangement screams out "PROFESSIONAL" at every level and the mix is spot-on.

Finally, the lyrics are inspired. How do you manage to write prose as good as this when English doesn't appear to be your first language!

This is one song which I'm definitely going to play over and over.

ROG.


I agree with ROG!! First class all the way. A beautiful listen!! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: ROG
Hi Janne.

This is simply exceptional - I love everything about this song.

Amazing chord sequence and melody, plus Miira's voice is just perfect for this track.

The arrangement screams out "PROFESSIONAL" at every level and the mix is spot-on.

Finally, the lyrics are inspired. How do you manage to write prose as good as this when English doesn't appear to be your first language!

This is one song which I'm definitely going to play over and over.

ROG.


Exactly what I was thinking.

This is fantastic - a keeper.


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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson

I agree with ROG!! First class all the way. A beautiful listen!! Take care. Greg


Thanks Greg, first class is candy to my ears blush

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Exactly what I was thinking.

This is fantastic - a keeper.


Thanks Mario for your positive comment smile

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Hi Janne,
excellent song and a great improve with Mira's vocal.

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Very nice. Excellent vocals and mix. Great job.

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Originally Posted By: Sergio Guarneri

excellent song and a great improve with Mira's vocal.
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Originally Posted By: David Snyder
Very nice. Excellent vocals and mix. Great job.


Thanks Sergio and David for your kind words, especially about the vocals smile

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Hi Jannesan, Wonderful vibes with this! I really enjoyed her silky vocals it fits the song very well. Great job you two! smile


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You've found yourself a great singer with Miira - this song is beautiful!

It's our Hot Forum Topic for today! smile


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Very nice vocals, cool song, good write!

Enjoyed

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