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Hi Folks. Sorry my attendance was sporadic. Good old fashioned flu embraced me in a long hug. Here is something I was working on in the past couple of weeks. A lyrical co-write with Ray Cochrane (rayc). Started as a simpler arrangement, but tasty synths that I could not resist creeped into it. I tried to mix this thing as best as I could, but probably lost focus. All feedback is welcomed and encouraged. Thank you for listening! Chimera Lyrics: Future-chamira Peeking playfully through cracks of crystal ball Searching for the answers, tracing shadows on the walls Arguing with mirror Ciao mio bambino Faulty lower gear, Endless epilogue. Struggling to tune in to music of the universe with my dead ears of van Gogh Future-chimera Sneaking artfully to take a silent call Searching for the questions, Burning outlines on the wall Arguing with weather Ciao giovinezza Shed a silent tear endless epilogue Keeping all the protocols Being serious and cold on the back seat of a dusty hearse Russian part rough translation: "Mo&Jo" equivalent (just funny names from one of the earliest Russian children rhymes) were drinking all night long. In the morning they burned the Czar's palace to the bones Feeling the breath of civil unrest on their backs Lenin in his casket sleeping tightly - can't hear a thing. Future no nearer Slipping carefully through shards long after the fall Rejecting the answers, Casting shadows on the wall Arguing with terror Ciao ciao neonato Try to alter fear, Formless demigogue. Praying to the dollars, praising phony scholars, Stirring ancient troubles, starting bloody wars. Do we really want to know if the stars shine both ways? Grazing at the sky with our eyes shut. Tech things: Lyrics: Misha / Ray Vocals, arrangement, synths, mix - me. BIAB: 921:Bass, Acoustic, Bossa Ev 110 1215:Vibes, Rhythm Bossa Ev 085 2890:Accordion, Rhythm PasoMusette Ev 120 3614:Marimba, Rhythm Soca Ev16 120 2541:Pedal Steel, Background ModernPopCountry Ev 110 1756:Pedal Steel, Rhythm Pop8ths Ev 110 3900:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm NewOrleansSoul Ev 090 RealDrums:WoodblocksEv[single]-01-Clve32LH [Multi] Synths of Kontakt. Recorded in Cakewalk.
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Well Misha (and Ray), this is something completely different!
Fascinating.
Awesome music, vocals and lyrics.
Rob and Anne-Marie
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I always look forward to hearing from you. I'm not disappointed. You always have something interesting, unique, and captivating.
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
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Modern tango combined with Slavic folk mood and strong and scary poetical landscape, cuts through history like a sharp knife, amazing end result with images like "dusty hearse" and "formless demigogue".
Excellent band mixed well, nice to hear marimba RT and how well it works with the accordion. Another masterpiece of the creative minds.
Janne
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Hi Misha
Excellent song
The background track is so elaborate. Brilliant !!!
Great sung
As always great work, Misha
Many greetings
Andi ;-)
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Super work Misha and Ray! Misha, you are great at adding little touches to the RealTracks with synth work! The overall sound of this track is wonderful! The haunting vocal sounds are rich and vibrant, and I really like the mix you've got on them! Your work is always complex and delivered professionally!
Thanks, Torrey
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Misha, never question your mixing skills as they are outstanding
Interesting groove and instrumentation - super job on that
Strong vocal
You and Ray should be very proud of this one
Two thumbs up
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Man, I want to grow up to write lyrics like you can, Misha & Ray. What a wonderful opening: "
Future-chamira
Peeking playfully through
cracks of crystal ball"
Man, there is so much in this gem, guys. Yet, everything is easily heard and appropriately mixed. It's the kind of tune you can listen to a hundred times and you'll hear something different each time. Misha & Ray. Yeah, when I see that, I'm already hooked. You guys likely have some idea of how much respect I have for your abilities, but it never hurts to mention it again, right?
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Misha & Ray,
Unique, interesting, distinctive, original, innovative.
Always enjoy your lyrics. Always enjoy your musical creations. Amazed, really. So Big, So Full.
The mix is excellent.
Much enjoyed.
fj
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Thanks folks!
Thanks, yet again, to Misha for allowing me to participate.
Cheers
rayc
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Cool groove on this one Misha. Very cool lyric Ray and Misha. Super vocal and loved the backtrack and effects. Sounded so good on the monitors. Well done
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Hi Misha and Ray,
Herb pretty much summed it up for me I think, "You always have something interesting, unique, and captivating".
Very, very, cool indeed, well done!
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What a start---a ball grabber.
Another gem!
I've said it before: your instrumentations are always interesting, along with the rhythms and changes,
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I (Bud) only wish you guys could have seen Janice tango dancing while we listened. Really  BTW, Janne's review nailed it all ... little to add. What a cool write Misha and Ray. Your collabs are always winners! Right from the start Janice loved the combination of the vibes and accordion. Creative write, excellent vocals, fine mix ... the total package guys. Kudos! J&B P.S. We are glad you have recovered from the flu, Misha.
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Fantastic feel you guys!!! I always love Misha's vocal style.......and it's perfect for this song!! A delicious treat for the ears!!! Take care. Greg
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very creative! nicley done
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What a great production. Very exotic and cinematic. Has some Tom Waits aspects to it, but is totally original.
Loved it!
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Rob & Anne-Marie, Herb, Andi, Torrey, Mario, Marty, FJ, EZ, Dave, Scott B, J&B, Greg, Billy, David
Thank you for giving this time and your awesome & supportive feedback here and on SC!
Misha.
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