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Hello, everybody This is my second post of this year. Country Rock! Comments encouraged. Have at it. Best Regards. Shigeki Adachi Link: https://soundcloud.com/animarorecords/the-sun-always-above-us-2017Title: いつでも空が(Translation: The Sky Always Above Us) Vocal: Yoko Kawajiri, my friend Accompanied with Rock band and strings Style is _DRVCBAL.STY RealTracks in style: 366:Bass, Electric, Country Ev 065 RealTracks in style: 803:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm DrivingCountryBalladClean Ev 065 RealTracks in style: 806:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm DrivingCountryBalladDirty Ev 065 RealTracks in song: 1835:Guitar, Electric, Soloist PopModernGrooveGritty Ev16 075 RealDrums: RealDrums in Style: NashvilleEven16^5-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride Additional Piano (Steinberg The Grand) by C_PIANO.STY(MIDI), Strings (LA Scoring Strings) scored by me Summary of lyrics Twinkling and smiling, the sun calls us Go giving shadows anywhere and anytime There is a good time and also a bad time But our life is wonderful as we have the both time When we want to cry When we want to shout There is always the sky above us Shiny and softly, floating and drifting With courage and hope, with a little warmth Visible things or even invisible things We will go forward with their helps We can go anywhere We can do anything Because there is always the sky above us Twinkling and smiling, the sun calls us Go giving shadows anywhere and anytime
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Beautifully presented, very professional, and the vocal harmonies have really added dimension to the song.
Another masterpiece, for sure.
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Another beautiful song Shigeki. Loved the vocal and harmonies
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Very nice. This is more of a MOR pop ballad than country rock. Just because the style is country rock, doesn't make the composition country rock. I use a hard rock style quite often for my country tunes. But that issue aside...
Yoko's vocals and harmonies are really nice. Everything sounds good to me on this end of the speakers. Well done in every aspect of this recording and composition.
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Shigeki,
This is fine work. A really warm vocal and the production is top notch - your string arrangement adds drama and is very well integrated.
Most enjoyable!
Robert
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Very nice. This is more of a MOR pop ballad than country rock. Just because the style is country rock, doesn't make the composition country rock. I use a hard rock style quite often for my country tunes. But that issue aside...
Yoko's vocals and harmonies are really nice. Everything sounds good to me on this end of the speakers. Well done in every aspect of this recording and composition. Herb couldn't have said it any better. Very nice work again Shigeki! Rob
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Great job on this. A very nice production... and your friend has a beautiful voice!
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Such an enjoyable listen. A great arrangement and production. The mix is great and the vocals and harmonies are top notch...
Great listen.
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Shigeki Adachi,
A beautiful song all around. A terrific listen.
Nice melody. Lovely vocal. Excellent instrument mix. The strings are nice! And piano, too.
Enjoyed!
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Shigeki Adachi,
A beautiful song all around. A terrific listen.
Nice melody. Lovely vocal. Excellent instrument mix. The strings are nice! And piano, too.
Enjoyed!
floyd A bit out of your usual area, but beautiful nonetheless. Some really beautiful lyrics. Great job Shigeki!! Take care. Greg
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Hello, Trevor, Scott, Herb, Robert, Rob & Anne-Marie, Curt, Peter, floyd and Greg
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I much appreciate your immediate positive feedbacks.
I am very glad to hear you like this song and Yoko's vocal.
Herb, Rob & Anne-Marie,
Yes, you are right. Certainly it is hard to say Country Rock.
I understand I don't have true Country feeling.
And I always appreciate BIAB because I can make many songs with various different styles.
Best Regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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This is an interesting, creative and well performed blend of styles.
The pro sounding production is lush and the vocals are outstanding. And the mix sounds excellent on our monitors.
Nice!!
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This is an interesting, creative and well performed blend of styles.
The pro sounding production is lush and the vocals are outstanding. And the mix sounds excellent on our monitors.
Nice!!
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Agree with Bud & Janice. Excellent use of strings. Peter
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Beautiful vocals, very nice melody
Strong song, I really enjoyed!
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Hello, Janice & Bud, Peter and Kenny
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am very glad to hear you like this song, its arrangement and Yoko's vocal.
I can't play guitar so well but I do love guitar sound, so I would like to post songs with various guitar sounds this year (maybe).
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Shigeki Adachi
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Sounds great!!
Beautiful vocals!
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Very nice. A country rock but very melodic at the same time.
Great vocal.
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Hello, David and Sergio
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I much appreciate your continuous support.
I am very glad to hear you like this song and Yoko's vocal.
Best Regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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As always, Shigeki, I love your stuff! The intro guitar is so good -- the tone is very unexpected but also very effective! Can't wait to hear more 
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Hello, Will
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I much appreciate your continuous support.
I am very glad to hear you like this song and arrangement.
Best Regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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