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Dear Forum friends,

Here is my third submission for Xtra Styles PAK 5 Song Contest. And it is the last one.
The category is Jazz.
This song was written when I was young, I remade it with Xtra Styles PAK 5 for the submission this time.
I listened to various demo songs of Xtra 5 Styles to find a fitted one to this tune, and I encountered this style fortunately.

Any comments encouraged.
Always welcome.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Title: 君と踊る時 (Translation: When I dance with you)
Vocal: Myself

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https://soundcloud.com/animarorecords/when-i-dance-with-you

Style is _TREPID1.STY (Trepid Simple Symph Jazz Ballad)
RealTracks in style: ~~482:Bass, Acoustic, Jazz Ballad Sw 085 ('2' only)
RealTracks in style: 2953:Strings, Rhythm JazzBalladPads Sw 060 (Held)
RealTracks in style: ~~557:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm Jazz Ballad Freddie Sw 085 ('B' only)
RealTracks in style: ~2291:Horn Section, Rhythm SlowPopPads Ev16 065
RealDrums in Style: JazzSwingLewis^01-a:Brushes, Snare , b:Brushes Swirl, Busy Snare
Additional Tracks
RealTracks in song: ~2314:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm JazzSwingSlowKenny Sw 085
Strings(1st violins & 2nd Violins) played with EastWest Symphonic Orchestra, scored my me

Summary of lyrics:

Close your eyes and put your cheek to my cheek
Several couples of happy lovers
Are dancing in the dim light

We too, let's dance tonight
Without distracted by them around us
Put your hands firmly on my shoulders
And do not leave your hands from me

Leave your body tight to me
And dance leaving it to my lead
Let's talk the words of love while dancing

Let's continue till morning
We will get intoxicated with the happinesss
Let’s embrace and leave everything as time passes
I will give you a flame of passion

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Shigeki Adachi,

This is a delight.

A beautiful song. Terrific melody.

The strings arrangement is your typical excellent job. Reminds one of the hits of the Sinatra days... Excellent mix.

I enjoyed your vocals, too.

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Absolutely beautiful Shigeki!! Flawless in every aspect and your orchestration work is stunning! Another very good offering from you!! Thanks, Torrey

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As sual, Sir, you've done a fabulous job.
I'd like a little de essing on your vocal but that's my only suggestion.


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Wow! That is lovely. The two of us love the Frank Sinatra/Ella Fitzgerald era and this took us right to that place.

What an outstanding composition, performance and production!

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Shigeki,

Lush and lovely - the whole backing is nice, but those strings are just so well arranged and orchestrated.
Your vocals have never sounded better.
Well done!


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Shigeki

An amazing professional sound with a superb string arrangement complimenting the backing.
Loved your vocal.
A quality composition.

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Beautiful old swing style song with nice jazzy chording, great string arrangement and good vocals. Reflects nicely your youth smile Good luck with the contest!

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Very nice and big feel production, I know the lyrics are there in English.

I would really love to hear it sung in English, It would definitely fall in to the big band sound here.

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Really love your music. Another fabulous piece of music Shigeki. Well done. And a super vocal...


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Hello, floyd

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune, the arrangement and my vocal.
As you say, I arranged this song with consciousness of Sinatra and his arranger, Nelson Riddle.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.

Best regards.

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Hello, Torrey

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune, the orchestration.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

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Hello, rayc

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune.
And many thanks for your precious suggestion to the vocal editing.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.

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Hello, Janice and Bud

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune and the arrangement.
I also love the Frank Sinatra/Ella Fitzgerald era.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.

Best regards.

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Hello, Robert

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune, the arrangement and my vocal.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.

Best regards.

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Hello, Peter

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune, the arrangement and my vocal.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.

Best regards.

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It's good to hear such a cool Japanese production here.
And very nice to hear you sing it.
Top notch, pro all the way orchestration!

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Shigeki..
Immediately liked the escalating melody sequence, and overall excellent production.
I didn't purchase the Xtra Styles PAK 5..but, hearing this style, I think I will decide to buy it!
Very professional string arrangement, and your vocal is great too!
Thank you for updating a very good composition with these newer BIAB tools!


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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Shigeki Adachi,

This is a delight.

A beautiful song. Terrific melody.

The strings arrangement is your typical excellent job. Reminds one of the hits of the Sinatra days... Excellent mix.

I enjoyed your vocals, too.

floyd


YUP!! Would love to have heard Old Blue Eyes give this one a whirl!! You are a master of melody and arrangement Shigeki!! Take care. Greg

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Hello, Janne

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune, the orchestration and my vocal.
You are right. I also think the lyrics are young.
I can be a little shy when singing it now.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

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