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Hey marc, Thanks for listening. I like bossanovas. They give me freedom to play around with some extended chords  I appreciate your comments. Regards, Noel
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A lovely song and what a wonderful voice. Congratulations.
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Hi Dan, Thank you taking time to listen and comment. I'm glad you liked it All the best, Noel
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HI Noel. Nice song! I can understand Matt's preference for another Sax sound....but there is an attractive 'edge' to your choice. A thought ...the title & the vocal sound may be a bit 'at odds'...how about ....(not speaking the lyrics)...but doing a kind of softer, "whisper" type vocal? I feel the vocal approach would benefit......and it would be easier to sing! But even as it stands....a nice listen. Regards, Joe G.
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Hi Joe,
Thanks for your comments. I must admit that I've grown to like the sax, too. I've hunted around to try and find something better but nothing yet has jumped out at me.I appreciate that most music in this style would have a mellower sounding sax. That's an interesting thought about the vocals. I'm not a good singer. I just try and bluff my way through. I find it increasingly difficult to control the note as my voice gets softer. I'll have an experiment and see what happens, though.
Thanks for listening commenting,
Noel
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I really enjoyed that Noel. Nice vocal, arrangement and mix.
I thought the sax was spot on and a perfect contrast to the ultra smooth feel of the rest of the instruments. I felt I wanted to hear more - if I pictured this being played live I think the sax player wouldn't have been able to resist coming in to noodle a few more lines!
I associate bossa novas with a prominent guitar part in the mix so I would have brought the guitar part above the piano. But I would say that wouldn't I !
John
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Noel,
Happy this one was bumped back up as I almost missed it. With that said I can understand the sax sound attracting two different camps but try as I might I can't find anything wrong with it, in fact I really like the edge it gives to the tune. Also nice job on the vocal but until Joe's suggestion a post or two above this one there was something that I could not quite put my finger on that while only a subtle change could really "sell" the song, it was Joe's suggestion re: soft or even, my description a "torch song" vocal style.
Anyway very nice job here both on the production and performance.
Later,
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Hi Skyline,
Thank you for your comments. I played around with adding some sax noodling here and there but then, in the end, I decided that "less was more" because I couldn't get the exact mix I wanted. I haven't tried bringing the guitar up in the mix and taking the piano back. I'm off to have a play with that now! Thank you for the suggestion.
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Noel
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Hey Danny, Thanks for catching my tune. Your supportive comments have made me smile Brenda and I had fun assembling this song. BIAB is such a great tool for songwriting. I don't know how people like Irving Berlin survived without it! Once again, thank you, Noel
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Hi Noel,
Just now I discover your song post, sound great, nice singing, good voice and mixing and instrumental sound. IMO the sax, although a little out of the traditional context, it does engage great to your voice way. It is like a blend of circa bossa with modern urban style. I love that!. If had to point something is sometimes you seem to be a little forced in high tessitura tenor register, but your expressivity makes up it more than enough. Good job!
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I'm glad Carlos brought this back to the top of the list or I might never have gotten the chance to enjoy it.
Only thing I'd suggest is to try transposing it down a step to a step and a half or so, to fit your voice, and re-sing.
You go, brother!
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As others have said, I totally missed this when you first posted it! Wonderful song, I'm glad to have an opportunity to listen and comment!
Noel, you have posted a number of different types of songs, and I've enjoyed them all. I must say, this is one of my favorites. The Bossa style (to my ears) is a good match for your singing. Generally speaking, Bossa is very lighthearted, upbeat and fun, and that's exactly the way you present yourself here in this forum. If you perform your songs in public, I hope you add more bossa to your play list. It seems to be working for you.
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Very nice Noel.
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Hi Carlos, I don't know what to say. You've made my day I really appreciate your taking the time to have a listen to my song and to comment. I have listened to some of your songs from links on these forums and your are an amazing musician. If I could have 10% of your talent, I'd be a happy man. I totally agree with you about the high notes. I'll have another look at those. That's what I like about being able to put music together at home, there's plenty of time to make adjustments and get things as best as they possibly can be. All the best, Noel
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Hey Mac,
Thanks for that transposition thought. This sounds stupid, but it never occurred to me to transpose the song! I'll just go and kick myself. I guess I became fixated with the key that I wrote the song and didn't bother running it through a couple of transpositions to see if I could make it sit a bit better with my voice. I'm glad you came along with the thought.
Thank you!
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Hey Pat, Good to read you again Thanks for taking time out and listening. I haven't really played around with bossanova styles too much but I really like the beat. "Girl from Ipanema" and "Wave" are my all-time favorite songs. I appreciate your encouragement. I'll definitely be experimenting more with bossas. As for my singing, well.... I still don't see myself as a singer. After going to a weekend seminar with Beth Nielsen Chapman recently, though, I learned how to "talk" in rhythm and pitch and that approach seems to be working with some success. All the best, Noel
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Hey Bron, Thank you for making the time to take a listen. I'm appreciate your positive feedback. Now I need to work at getting my songwriting to the next level Best regards, Noel
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