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The Best And Irresistible After a very dark ballad, here is something completely different, super light reggae  A friend suggested that after all my self-ironic and self-bashing songs, I should make a song called "I'm the best and irresistible" in reggae style, and it would bring forth my best qualities (or not exactly mine, but my songwriting character's, called Poop Dilan  ). And that's what I did, it was fun to construct the song with all those drums and loops, and then to try even some rapping. I would have liked to rap/sing with Jamaican accent but I hope that my Finnish accent is exotic enough RealDrums: DanceHall2, AltHipHop7, CloudRap, ReggaeTambo2 Loops: destiny_71, gangstar_beat_95, reggaeton_100_chorus, tear_drops_79_lead_d RealTracks: Electric Bass #1153 Acoustic Piano #1156 Electric Guitar #1154, #1436, #1638 Horn section #2110, #2290, #2346 Sax #2295, #2019 Synth #1395, #2698, #2703, #2705 SynthPad #1265 Vocal Mmms #3278 Vocal Oohs #3021, #3025 Vocals by me Mixed in Cakewalk by BandLab Lyrics: I don't like to be the center of attention I'm modest and frank, I hate pretension You can't find me dancing in hot night clubs more likely I'll be walking, spotting birds in the scrubs. I don't smoke, swear aloud or moan I don't get drunk when I am alone If you think I'm boring, then that is your headache I was born with this virtue, it's not a mistake. Every day I forget that I'm the best and irresistible every day I forget that I am warm and sensible every day please remind me that my blue eyes are disarming every day tell me my name is Mister Charming. Because if you don't I'll be a wingless dove who can't deliver your dreams can't be the messenger of love. I'm a hushed lagoon in a tender moonlight giving the floor to the warblers of midnight I don't want to talk about myself or my deeds I would rather whisper in the language of dreams. I value wittiness, imagination science, non-violence, negotiation. I never bash you behind your back I'm patient, forgiving, I could never whack. Every day... Even though I'm frugal, doesn't mean no fun I would never skimp for my dearest one pleasure feels wasted when I feast on my own only things that are shared are fruitfully sown. Nature is my rescue, humor is my right my world is pretty, not black and white see how I'm full of love and laughter to give always ready to prove, there's a reason to live. Every day... ---- Janne
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Janne,
This is good.
A fun write. Your rapping is good - reminds me of some of Ed Sheeran's kind of rapping. A lot of words to get across and you did a good job of that.
Good job of combining all those instrument. A coherent sound. And a very good mix. I thought the sax seemed a little out of place against the other instruments, but that is a producer choice, of course...
Really well done. I like it.
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You obviously had fun with this one, Janne! Very clever writing as per usual. Nice arrangement too, so much going on ... but it works. Finnish rap, yeah!
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Well constructed song and arrangement too.
Lots of words but you don't trip over them.
well done.
Cheers
rayc
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Awesome fun Thanks for sharing. James
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Nice changeup Janne. This was really good. Super vocal and backtrack. Well done
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Wow - nicely done! I'm not sure I've ever heard rapping here on the showcase personally, but I thought this was well done. Someone else mentioned it, and this too made me think of Ed Sheeran. Loved the instrumentation, and your vocals suited with it perfectly. Thanks for sharing
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"You can't find me dancing in hot night clubs
more likely I'll be walking, spotting birds in the scrubs"
We like that!
Something different and very well produced.
Lot of words for sure but you handled them precisely.
Interesting listen!
J&B
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Normally I HATE rapping, but this was different. It was musical and a load of fun.
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"You can't find me dancing in hot night clubs
more likely I'll be walking, spotting birds in the scrubs"
We like that!
Something different and very well produced.
Lot of words for sure but you handled them precisely.
Interesting listen!
J&B Janne, J&B quoted my favourite lines so I`m quoting their review- which is spot on. Finnish rap- why not? You obviously had a good time both lyrically and musically and that comes through -poking fun at yourself and enjoying your creation. Well done. Robert
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An impressive production, a nice vocal on the chorus (a good melody) and a novel Finnish rap.
Nicely done.
Peter
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This is a fun and enjoyable track. One thing that really stands out for me is the way that the vocals seamlessly blend in with the other instruments. However you did it, with the mix or the effects or recording equipment, it's got a great smoothness to it yet maintains clarity. Always love an easy listen, and this is definitely one of those!
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This is good.
A fun write. Your rapping is good - reminds me of some of Ed Sheeran's kind of rapping. A lot of words to get across and you did a good job of that.
Good job of combining all those instrument. A coherent sound. And a very good mix. I thought the sax seemed a little out of place against the other instruments, but that is a producer choice, of course...
Really well done. I like it.
fj Thanks Floyd for your kind and positive feedback Very nice to hear Ed mentioned in the context of my song Yes, I think the sax volume changes quite much so maybe that causes it to be out of place from time to time. Janne
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You obviously had fun with this one, Janne! Very clever writing as per usual. Nice arrangement too, so much going on ... but it works. Finnish rap, yeah! Thanks Dave, I appreciate your kind words Janne
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Well constructed song and arrangement too.
Lots of words but you don't trip over them.
well done. Thanks Ray for your kind comment I tried to rap each verse on one take, but I have to admit that I had to fix some parts and they could be heard in my intonation. Janne
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Irresistible rhythm, and good, happy song with interesting vocals. Good choice on the sax, too. Thanks for sharing, Janne.
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Lets see if I got this straight; a Finnish accent singing a rap song to a light reggae backing track. How in hell did you manage to pull this off so perfectly?  I generally don't like rap but this was very good. "You can't find me dancing in hot night clubs more likely I'll be walking, spotting birds in the scrubs" is a super line! You vocal, lyrics, and mix were all excellent.
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Janne,
That chorus is such a great contrast to the rapping verse--very catchy, totally pops. Really contemporary pop sound to this. The production may seem a little busy to some, but for me it works given the vibe of the song. The vocal gets a little lost in the verses for me, more so the last one than those that come before it--but just a mix thing, I think, that can be easily tweaked. Radio ready tune with some fine tuning.
Really impressed with how you are pushing the envelope with your songwriting, Janne. Good stuff!
All my best,
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Janne,
Very cool and different. Much enjoyed! Your songs always sound great and I look forward to hearing them.
Bob
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Cool song Janne!! THe music is fun and energetic, and the lyrics are cool! Nice arrangement/mix/vocal too! Nicely done!! Take care. Greg
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