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Hi Folks, I hope you coping well with all the recent events (as much as it is possible). I thought that "stay home" philosophy would free up some time for music... boy was I wrong... I feel bad by not participating in the forum lately, and not responding to some wonderful material that has been posted past weeks. I do listen to tunes in Showcase occasionally while working. I finished this tune couple of weeks ago and was hoping that a friend would sing parts of it, but unfortunately current situation does not leave her time for this. So posting as originally mixed. Constructive critique, especially, "less than positive" one is always welcomed. Thank you for listening! Misha. Wordless Race against ticking clock, Toss away your pride All that money - honey, Will be no good on the other side And you can lay as a lifeless rock Or you can help win this fight And we can blame the wordless beasts, sprinkle golden dust... But I am sure if the beasts could pray, they would pray for us Broken plans and hearts, broken days and nights All those speeches - peaches Will be no good on the other side And you can lay as a lifeless rock Or you can help win this fight And we can blame the wordless beasts, Multiplying mistrust but I am sure if the beasts could pray, Thy would pray for us. We keep on on blaming wordless beasts, Drowning in lies. But creatures looking at the sun through their cages, asking question -why? Tech stuff. ---- BIAB: RealTracks in song: 1901:Bass, Baby, Bolero Ev 090 RealTracks in song: 2619:Organ, Rhythm Funk Ev 100 RealTracks in style: 873:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernRnBRockFunkyOffbeat Ev 065 RealTracks in style: 3344:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HazyBallad ev16 070 RealTracks in song: 1004:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Rhythm ClassicRockStrumming Ev16 065 RealTracks in song: 573:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Blues BB Ev 085 RealDrums [in Song:FunkyGroovin70s^1-a:8ths Hat, Snare , b:QuarterHat, Snare Synths of Hailion / Kontakt. Recorded /mixed in Cakewalk. Lyrics, arrangement, vocals - me.
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Misha,
Little to be "less than positive" about.
The opening grabs your attention. It is infectious. The vocal sounds great - nicely processed - alive!. Cool guitar riffs/chunks. Nice snappy drum.
At the change at :47 the vocal seems to "get lost" for a bit - slightly "buried". It might be the lower harmony vocal causing that impression.
The vocal effect at 1:09 is cool.
Very cool ending.
The overall mix is good.
"Race against ticking clock, Toss away your pride
All that money - honey, Will be no good on the other side"
Nice opening to a song that remains interesting throughout.
I enjoyed this (as I do all of your music).
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Liked it, liked the vocal effect and the conceit of praying (preying?) beasts. Scatting was cool, helped with your usual dark gravitas.
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Excellent tune Misha. Cool mix on the drums. Loved the pop from the snare. Some cool vocal effects as well. Well done
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Misha,
Its hard to imagine anyone else singing this better - you have me feeling for those "wordless beasts".
I like the arrangement, including the surprise ending and especially like the badabaa`s and the different vocal processing you used in places.
I`m listening on headphones and found the drums a little too loud (or maybe its the eq )in relation to the bass & overall mix.
Cool song!
Robert
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Really great stuff. Very creative. Thanks for sharing!
Cheers,
Ember
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Hello Misha, you were away for some time. I feared the virus found you. In New York nearly everyone has it by now. But you were only busy painting and helping a friend I presume ;-)
Your song is a genuine Misha-song, only more expressive. As I wrote on your Soundcloud page: peculiar but captivating! And those are just mild words. Your voice is so clear and (seemed) filled with joy singing this song. It was a pleasure listening to.
I couldn't say it better than Robbert did, except for the drums. They weren't too loud for me, only a bit too flat. A little reverb had given it more expression. But I like loud drums.
Hope you participate more, now that you're still quarantined.
Nice day,
Hans
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FJ, Thank you for listening and your detailed feedback! I spiked the vocals a bit in the spot you mentioned and lowered overall drums. Should be more clear. --- TuneMonger, Thank you for listening and supportive comments! *praying  --- Robert, thank you for kind words! I think I got a little carried away with vocal processing, just trying out different things. Special thanks on drums note. I lowered them. You are right, they are a bit too loud. --- Ember, Thank you for listening! --- Hans, Thankfully, I was able to avoid catching it so far... And I intend to avoid it as long as it takes, too much to lose. My painting gig is over Thank you for your support, and drums note! As per your advice, I added some reverb.
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Scott,
Thank you for listening and your positive feedback here and on SC!
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Misha,
I apologise for not listening & commenting sooner...I'm suffering fatigue brought about by Current Circumstances songs so have been skirting things until I've divined their meaning & context.
Musically this is ALMOST straight forward for you.
There's plenty of space in the arrangement for air, breathing and your good lady's voice.
Interesting and, typically, semi cryptic lyrics with a leaning to our place in nature.
Your "scatting" is always excellent - no need for a solo instrumental part with your melodic sense & vocal chords fitting the bill.
Thanks for lifting my mood.
Cheers
rayc
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Excellent Misha!! I love your creativity when it comes to composing! Such beautiful and surprising chord and melody changes! Thanks, Torrey
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Misha, another masterpiece from you. Very clever lyrics. I too really was taken with the opening verse.
Musically, this is so well wrapped in a perfect set of chord progressions. The choice of Organ in the backing is absolutely ideal.
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Ray, thank you for your time and positive feedback! Apologize-not this is turbulent time and I am actually surprised that people are still very active in this part of the forum - which is a good thing. Thank you for encouragement! Stay safe. --- Torrey, Thank you for listening and your kind words here and on SC! --- VideoTrack, You are too kind. Definitely far from masterpiece Thank you for listening and your support! Misha.
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Misha, This sounds great to me.I enjoyed it. Hope you and yours stay well. Peace.
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A great production. Interesting song. Enjoyed my listen.
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Far out song. Such a great production. Outstanding arrangement, especially that scat singing style. Cool lyrics. I like it!
p.s. thanks for listen and comments on my collaboration.
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Misha, your music always shows such imagination! Very, very good.
Vocal is just perfect for the song, I couldn't imagine anyone else singing it. And yeah, those scats that you do ... great!
Mix sounds good to me too.
Nice profile picture BTW, good to see the face behind the music.
Best to you and yours!
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It's not often that the intro grabs such attention, but I loved this song from the first measure. Man, that B3 really grabs me. Love your scatting, Misha. This is superb. Stay well, man.
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David, Thank you for tuning in and for your support! --- Charlie, Thank you for listening and your feedback! --- jptjptjpt, Thank you for giving this time and nice words! --- Dave, Thank you!! Ohh, my friend would easily sing this better. I hope that when this little paranoia is over, she will record some vocals for me. P.S. My cat is nicer (and definitely has better attitude) than the bold guy in avatar. --- Marty, Thank you for listening and words of support. I agree, I got lucky on the organ, fits well Misha.
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Misha,
First, I think a lot of been busy in our having more time! lol No worries there.
Now, the song is fantastic. It held my attention the entire time. That's not easy to do. You had plenty of things going on to keep my not only interested, but immersed. Cool effect and all.
Thanks so much for sharing it! It's always fun to listen to something so original!
-Caaron
Chad (Hope that makes it easier)
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