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Hi, friends !

Been too long since I
have had the chance to pop up
on the site, but I tried to put
together this little Christmas tune
-or should I say - a little tune
about a wish for a white Christmas
in these weird times !

LONGING FOR THE SNOW

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Longin´For The Snow (music and lyrics by Norman Wibe)

1.

Here am I
lookin´out of my window
over a blacknin´ground
as dark as the sky
and I´m wond´rin´
will the snow ever come
we´re in the midst
of Christmas time

2.

Somehow,
I know we need the snow
to light up everythin´
and bring us back the joy
of Christmas time
the way it used to be
how I miss those times
way back then
when you could sing
without no fear

Ref:

It does´nt feel
just like before
so much pain
and sufferin´brought upon the world
can´t recall
I´ve lived thru times like this
but I´m still young
though I´am old

3.

Snow !, I´m longin´
for you to come
please fall upon us
cover with a quilt of white
let the world
purify itself
under your big
big white blanket
grant us all
a White Christmas !

The Style used is: Cascade.STY
and the instros I´ve used
are as follows:

Bass: 2479, Piano: 2462
Drums: Rockliteeven
Synth Pad: 1841 and Vocal oohs: 3064

Reverb and Compressor used
Recorded with mixcraft 8 pro
on my lenovo table computer

Cheers
Dani

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Captivating sound, Dani. Nice use of the ooohs; your voice floats nicely on them. Interesting write, interesting idea, and well cultivated.


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Lovely song Dani. Another excellent vocal. Perfect timing for the season. Well done


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Hi, Marty !

Thank you for poppin´
in to give me such kind
words regarding this
little Christmas tune !

Thank you !


Cheers
Dani

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Love the track selection. Such a mellow mood.

I like the deep vocal performance. I would like to hear a little louder in the first verse.

Nice write.

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Very nice tune Dani!! Love your voice in the low register......so much character in it!! Having lived in California around sea level, we never get snow for Xmas but I always think about it since it is mentioned in so many Xmas songs. Really, really nice song!!! Take care. Greg

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Sounds great Dani!

I am longing, too!

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Norman smile

A beautiful tune.

Very nice backing tracks. The oohs work well.

Your low mellow vocal is wonderful.

One of you all-time best!

fj

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Hi, Scott !

Thank you Scott so much
for your most kind comments
always much appreciated !

Cheers
Dani

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Hi Dani great job excellent backing for your vocal awesome thanks eric


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Hi, Scott (Ezekiel)!


Thank you so much for your
most kind comments ! I may
not have time to adjust the
volume in the first verse
before the window shuts
but hope you can come to terms
with either of the two linkversions !

Cheers
Dani

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Hi Dani,

I really like your vocal in this one. And the oohs really work well too.

Nice!

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Lovely tune. Nice crooning. The band has the spirit too. Merry Christmas. Good one.


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A koala was not what I expected to see on a "Christmas" song's graphic. laugh

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Hi, Greg !


I must say we´ve used to live
thru Christmases up here without
snow so it really did not make any difference
but Greg, I am very grateful for your
most kind comments really very much
appreciated !

Cheers
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Dani ...

This has that signature arrangement of yours ... and that's a really good thing! O really like the lower register of your voice ... so mellow and has a distinctive charisma. Your backing tracks are perfect.

I grew up in middle America (St. Louis, Missouri) where we received quite a bit of snow in the winter. But I now live in the southern part of the US and if you mention snow here, the people go into a deep panic!. I do miss the distinct four seasons.

That was a terrific listen! Always like your music.

Wishing you the very best and hope you have a great Chrsitmas!!!

Alan


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Vocals were a little low so having the lyrics really helped that a lot. Nice job, loved the timbre of your voice. Happy holidays!


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How nice to see a Koala in the SoundCloud image. What an excellent choice (but I might be a little biased).

You did a great job Dani, really nice.


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Nice seasonal tune for sure.

Excellent use of the BiaB Band and
vocals to support your fine
vocal performance.

Enjoyed it!

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