RealTracks in song: 1174:Bass, Electric, PopCalypso Ev 100 RealTracks in song: 2906:Piano, ElectricVintage, Rhythm BluesyPopMike Ev 100 RealTracks in song: 2905:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm BrightBluesyPopColin Ev 100
I used EZDrummer2 for the drums and percussion
I'm playing the intro guitar part and the leads, and Chris is playing one of the piano parts
Production notes:
I used a combination of "/" chords and melodyne to get the bass player to play the notes I wanted for the main theme.
Mixed in reaper using plugins from reaper, iZotope, and Waves, mastered in Ozone9 (more details available upon request)
One of a billion stars (2019, Christiane Spruit)
One day , one night Strangers are passing by Taking my backpack and leave, following the street lights shine on brightly , from a star that already died but his light still shines on, to navigate us home by night
Time after Time how amazing it can be one of a billion galaxies me and my feet tied to the ground in gravity
how near or far no matter who we are we are the one of a billion stars
shine in the dark no matter where we are we are the one of a billion stars
Hopefully this will be enjoyable to some!
As always, all comments are welcome.
EDIT: Chris just did a video for the song:
Last edited by BlueAttitude; 12/03/1901:57 AM. Reason: added video link
That opening BLEW ME AWAY! It is SO MUSICAL. Goosebumps-good. I played it 3 times before moving on... Every part is cool. Rhythm guitar, lead guitar, BASS!! (Sweet!) Drums, Organ... Gorgeous...
Chris has out-done herself on this. Solid Rock ballad write. Exquisite vocal. Soulful.
Another beautiful solo.
Gorgeous mix.
This is up there. Gotta say it - "My new favorite!"
Wow - what a tune! The intro on this is amazing and sets it up perfectly. As Peter and Floyd said above - the vocals on this are phenomenal and the playing soars. It packs a punch and really makes for a captivating listen.
You should be proud of this one - thanks for sharing
What a BIG beautiful sound Dave and Chris! That intro and solo parts are over the top good!! Chris's vocal is perfect again! It's a wonderful song with a backtrack that suits the imagery in the lyrics extremely well! I loved everything about it! Thanks, Torrey
The intro & the line Time after time: they're the tingle bits but it's a terrific song over all. Dave, you've excellent fingers & tone, while Chris' voice is in the zone for this one.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
Professional job on this one - and that's intended as a massive compliment. Congratulations - an excellent, clinical effort - you hit this one out of the park.
yes, different, but as good as the other songs you published so far.
The intro is a killer, no doubt about that! Melodically and harmonically a very, very pleasant composition, and Chris, you're a fabulous singer !!!
You really keep indulging us with sheer ear candy!
All the best,
Stefan
PS: Almost forgot to mention the video: I LOVE those 'starry nights' vids a lot (used them myself in some videos) - they fit the song perfectly. So it's eye-candy, too !
That opening BLEW ME AWAY! It is SO MUSICAL. Goosebumps-good. I played it 3 times before moving on... Every part is cool. Rhythm guitar, lead guitar, BASS!! (Sweet!) Drums, Organ... Gorgeous...
Chris has out-done herself on this. Solid Rock ballad write. Exquisite vocal. Soulful.
Another beautiful solo.
Gorgeous mix.
I thought you would like the intro! I've had that for a while, at least a year. Took me a while to figure out where to take the song after that, but once I did the rest of the song came together pretty quickly.
Originally Posted By: floyd jane
This is up there. Gotta say it - "My new favorite!"
Wowser Loved your intro. Was very cool how you panned the guitars. The separation allows them to blend but be so distinct. The strat solo was very cool. Super clean and pick attack really was very cool. Chris’s vocal was awesome. A real professional level production
Dave & Chris, When you put a little space (Lyrically and musically) into your bluesy rock you enter a new zone for me- definitely the best I`ve heard from you! Amazing intro and with Chris finding an almost ethereal tone at times- marvelous music (and a cool video).
Wow - what a tune! The intro on this is amazing and sets it up perfectly. As Peter and Floyd said above - the vocals on this are phenomenal and the playing soars. It packs a punch and really makes for a captivating listen.
You should be proud of this one - thanks for sharing
Thanks for the listen and comments, Derek, I appreciate it
My, my . . . what an impressive, magnetic opening, and it goes on from there as rich and engaging from that first note to the last . . . beautiful, flawless production. Your lead singer nails it. Among the best things I’ve heard on this site . . . rivals any professional production an artist could ask for. I am in awe! Do they have an emoji with a gaping mouth, jaw on the floor?
Great intro as others have said. One of your best, and I like that lyrically you kept some mystery to the meaning of a billion stars and didn't go in a particular direction. Enhanced everything you did musically.
Windows 11, Intel Core I5 10400, 16 gig ram, Scarlett 2i2, Sony Acid Music Studio 10, BIAB 2020 UltraPlus Pak
This is indeed somewhat different from what I heard from you. But there is certainly nothing wrong with that, when listening to it. It's the mood of the song that's so catchy (to me). Really a song I like listening to, sipping from a glas of wine near a fireplace. And the vocals of Chris completes that picture. Only, like TuneMonger is refering too, I must have missed why the song is called 'a billion stars'. I only heard two; Chris and you.
What is not to love about this? The opening is killer. It's the kind of thing that instantly brands the song. Very nice work on the bass-line as well, melodic and thematic. Chris' vocal and the mixing thereof is spacious and clear. The band is solid and present. Your leads are, as per usual, tasty and emotive. Top-notch musicality from the both of you.
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