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Hello, forum friends. In January of this year we had a project to make songs to Joanne's lyrics “The Paradox Of You” in this forum, and I also participated in it with a vocaloid Avanna’s vocal. To my great honor, Joanne herself has decided to sing my version. As FAWM was over she can take time to record her vocal. The recording was completed the other day, so I would like to introduce it to you. Joanne was a little worried that she had not a jazz type voice, but I think she presented a wonderful vocal. Any comments encouraged. Always welcome. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi Vocal: Joanne Cooper Link: https://soundcloud.com/animarorecords/the-paradox-of-you-joanne-versionStyle is _ALLEYS [Alleys Electro Bossa Soul Rhythm] RealTracks in style: ~921:Bass, Acoustic, Bossa Ev 110 RealTracks in style: 920:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm Rumba Ev 110 RealTracks in style: 2818:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm GospelSoul8thsBrent Ev16 110 Loop in Song: House-Techno-Trance/House - crunchy_120_drums ev16.wav RealDrums: RealDrums in Style: BossaRockFull^2-a:Brushes , b:HiHat Guitar Solo: 2817:Guitar, Electric, Soloist SmoothSoulFast16thsBrent Ev16 110 The Paradox of You (J. Cooper – S. Adachi) Listening to the pouring rain I know the sun will come Light from dark and dry from wet When wintertime is done I see myself as the earth And you the vast blue sky Sometimes I keep you grounded And you just let me fly You are my true harmony the balance that I find through the windows of my days In corners of my mind Sometimes you’re the thick and long roots growing in the night Sometimes I’m the brilliant green leaves bathing in your light I love it when we talk I love the silence too I love the yin and yang of life The paradox of you You are just my harmony the balance that I find through the windows of my days In corners of my mind Sometimes you’re the thick and long roots growing in the night Sometimes I’m the brilliant green leaves bathing in your light In and out, hot and cold Fear and courage, young and old Good and bad, salty sweet Up and down, messy neat I love it when we talk I love the silence too I love the yin and yang of life The paradox of you Listening to the pouring rain I know the sun will come Light from dark and dry from wet When wintertime is done I see myself as the earth And you the vast blue sky Sometimes I keep you grounded And you just let me fly
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Hi Shigeki Adachi
Joanne Cooper has a nice rhythmic
vocaloid voice. Song flows nicely.
Great project keep up the good work!
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Wow - you did an unreal job on this one, animarorecords! The groove, and the way everything flows together is superb. It is super catchy, in the best possible way. You got my toe tapping in about 10 seconds with this one. After a few listens I could imagine myself singing along too. Great work, and thanks for sharing 
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Deryk
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I think you have accidentally linked this to the Vocaloid version - doesn't sound like Joanne.
Peter
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Hello, Peter
Thank you very much for informing me about the wrong version.
I'm so sorry I uploaded the wrong file to Soundcloud by mistake.
I replaced it with a correct sound source immediately.
The link is the same as it is, but now the correct sound source will be played.
If you do not mind, please listen to the correct version of Joanne once again.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Hello, LPman
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
But, I'm so sorry I uploaded the wrong file sung by vocaloid, Avanna to Soundcloud by mistake.
I replaced it with a correct sound source immediately.
The link is the same as it is, but now the correct sound source will be played.
If you do not mind, please listen to the correct version of Joanne once again.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Hello, Deryk
Thank you very much for really nice comment.
But, I'm so sorry I uploaded the wrong file sung by vocaloid, Avanna to Soundcloud by mistake.
I replaced it with a correct sound source immediately.
The link is the same as it is, but now the correct sound source will be played.
If you do not mind, please listen to the correct version of Joanne once again.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Shigeki & Joanne,
This was such lovely jazzy interpretation of the lyrics- it was good in the vocaloid version, now its much better!
Joanne`s vocal shows how classy the tune is... like something from a romantic 50`s movie.
I hope you get together again!
Robert
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Shigeki & Joanne
Very nice work - lovely arrangement and backing - nice to hear Joanne sing another version of her song.
Excellent work.
Peter
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Joanne's voice brings additional warmth to the already warm atmosphere of the song. Excellent version.
Janne
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Great collaboration and arrangement. This is my favorite version to date. Enjoyed my listen and was pleased how well Joanne embraced doing a version a bit different than normal. Well done.
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Thank you Shigeki for this wonderful version of the song. I had a lot of fun recording the vocal. Great job!
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Hello, Robert
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am always very encouraged by your nice words.
After all the human voice is amazing.
Since it is not always possible to get in touch with vocalists, I often make a vocaloid version first.
But if I later replace it with an actual voice of a vocalist, I myself am always be deeply impressed by the warmth.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Hello, Peter
Thank you very much for listening to the correct version of Joanne once again.
Yes, Joanne is a really good vocalist.
I am very glad you like this tune.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Hello, Janne
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am always very encouraged by your nice words.
Yes, Joanne's voice certainly brings additional warmth to this tune.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Hello, Charlie
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am always very encouraged by your nice words.
I am very glad to hear this is your favorite version to date.
I also think Joanne embraced doing a version a bit different than normal.
She was a little worried about that, but she presented a wonderful vocal.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Hello, Joanne
Thank you very much for your vocal recording.
I much appreciate it.
I believe it was a really nice completion.
I think you are a wonderful vocalist who can handle any type of song.
Thank you again for your working on my version.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Shigeki Adachi and Joanne,
I'm really enjoying the listen.
As I'm sitting here tapping my feet and typing in time to the music, I'm smiling at the arrangement, Joanne's vocals and the way that the whole package is put together. It's definitely a creation that both of you can comfortably feel proud of.
All the best,
Noel
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Shigeki Adachi and Joanne,
A very nice collaboration. A very pleasant listen.
Well done. Good mix!
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Really nice!! I did not know Joanne could sing Jazz. The melody is another classic...so sweet and memorable! Jazz guitar is nice but maybe a bit loud before the solo. Great collab guys!! Take care. Greg
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