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#575317 01/10/20 06:32 AM
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Awakening

I wrote this song during summer 2017, the original Finnish version with a female vocalist was selected as the song of the week on a local musicians' forum. I hope I haven't ruined it with my singing in this new English version wink BIAB provided a great mix of modern instruments once more.

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MIDI: MOZART.STY Strings 1 - Vocalise 2 VST, Strings 2 - GPO 5 Full Choir

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Mixed in Adobe Audition 2019.

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Awakening

Sitting on a stone
watching restless waves around me
only few on my life's sea
could have calmed down its sway
most people have just sailed away.

Lying on the rocks
I hear the rhythm of the hard hail
hardly ever drummed for my tale
same feelings beat for years
yet most people have just closed their ears.

The cold of dawn
I felt on my skin
You took off the blanket
my heart was hiding in.
You woke me up in this beautiful den
even if a storm broke,
I would live it once again
wake me up one more time to the beautiful world
wake me up one more time to the beautiful world.

Standing in the wind
wishing for a soft ascension
someone freed the bow from tension
stayed until the morning breeze
in her company, I would be feeling ease.

The cold of dawn...

Body's awakened, bare and serene
mirroring your image on its sheen
blessed free mind soars from the reeds
I'm still a tender slender tree.

wake me up one more time to the beautiful world
wake me up one more time to the beautiful world.

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A beautiful love song with lovely lyrics...
I especially liked the line...
"You took off the blanket my heart was hiding in."
A unique visual image...
Congratulations on another good write.


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This version is a good indication of an effective narrative and sweet melody.
You vocal does get lost in the chorus though.
I'd love to hear the original version - I have no problem listening to songs not in English.


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Originally Posted By: rayc
This version is a good indication of an effective narrative and sweet melody.
You vocal does get lost in the chorus though.
I'd love to hear the original version - I have no problem listening to songs not in English.


I agree completely.


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Hi Janne,

I remember this one.

Your images throughout these lyrics are very strong and they created wonderful pictures in my mind. I love this arrangement. You seriously have a flair for matching, arranging, mixing and producing.

From start to end, I really enjoyed this musical journey. I am a fan of your work, always.

And your singing worked well for me. Nothing inferior about it at all smile

All the best for 2020!
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Very nice Janne! The production on this is great! Really like the chorus section! Thanks,Torrey

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This is really beautiful and picturesque! Your vocals really do work and the flute adds atmosphere to a really different, refreshing track! I like it a lot - well done!

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Janne

A nice complex piece of writing. The chorus is especially nice and the production is impressive.
Nice use of the flute and overall dynamics.

Good work.

Peter

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Nice arrangement - cool chord procession.

I really liked the melody as well. smile


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Cool tune Janne. Loved the vocal and super backtrack


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Love the progressions on this one. Nice melody. I agree with Rayc, your vocals tend to get lost in the chorus. Very nice song!

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Lyrics like a heart open to love.

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Originally Posted By: Jim
A beautiful love song with lovely lyrics...
I especially liked the line...
"You took off the blanket my heart was hiding in."
A unique visual image...
Congratulations on another good write.


Thanks Jim for your very kind review smile I'm glad you quoted those words, to me it's the keyline of the song.

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Originally Posted By: rayc
This version is a good indication of an effective narrative and sweet melody.
You vocal does get lost in the chorus though.
I'd love to hear the original version - I have no problem listening to songs not in English.


Thanks Ray for your positive words smile I was thinking that my vocal in verses is bit too loud, but nice to notice that people hear things differently wink

There is a link to the original version in the end of the song info section at soundcloud. Although it is excellently sung, sometimes it's better the writer to express his personal inner landscape.

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Originally Posted By: MarioD
Originally Posted By: rayc
This version is a good indication of an effective narrative and sweet melody.
You vocal does get lost in the chorus though.
I'd love to hear the original version - I have no problem listening to songs not in English.

I agree completely.

Thanks Mario for commenting and agreeing smile

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Hi Jannesan

Most beautiful illustration in words

"You took off the blanket
my heart was hiding in."

WOW!

Thanks for sharing a most enjoyable song

Chris

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Janne,

The melody is lovely and the arrangement ( particularly liked the flute solos, seldom used for some reason) works well.
In reference to the chorus vocals, I thought the choral effect tended to smother your lead a little... which is otherwise clear and warm, suiting the song`s positive mood.

Robert

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Fantastic imagery! I'm glad that your poetry didn't get lost in the translation.

I like your production. Beautifully done. Clever opening with the flute. It sets the mood for the imagery.

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Good song, Janne, as always I admire your writing.

I like the arrangement, the flute especially works well.

Nice start to 2020!

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Originally Posted By: Noel96
Hi Janne,
I remember this one.
Your images throughout these lyrics are very strong and they created wonderful pictures in my mind. I love this arrangement. You seriously have a flair for matching, arranging, mixing and producing.
From start to end, I really enjoyed this musical journey. I am a fan of your work, always.
And your singing worked well for me. Nothing inferior about it at all smile
All the best for 2020!
Noel


Thanks Noel, I really appreciate your very kind and supportive compliments smile Thanks for being a fan laugh Have a nice 2020, I wish I hear many of your new masterpieces during this year!

Janne


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