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Noel, the first time using this vocal synth? WOW you did a fantastic job on it!
Kevin sounds so real it is scary.
Great backing tracks and mix also.
Awesome job! Hey Mario! It's great to see you again  And thank you for having a listen. I always appreciate what you have say. I'm really enjoying playing around with Synth V. It's inspired me to start writing again! All the best and thanks again, --Noel
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Nice SynthV work, sounds very natural. Nice song, good melody and backing tracks
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Very nice to hear a new song from you, your songs have such a positive vibe, even when it is about missing someone, like in this case, emotional and heartfelt lyrics.
Nothing wrong with using a Synth V voice, I've been using these voices for couple of years now... but I missed your unique voice, Kevin is good, but still far far away from talent like you. You have done good job with Kevin, maybe more vibrato or loudness at some places could make him sound stronger and more emotional, but I'm sure you'll become a master when working more with those voices.
Calm instrumentation fits the theme. Your beautiful trademark style is still very reconizable even without your voice.
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Really nice Noel!! And Kevin does a great job, but I could imagine you singing this very well also. Really pretty song!!!......nice melody/lyic/arrangement/production.....the whole nine!!! Take care. Greg
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Noel,
The song is terrific . . . melodic and engaging. I’ve been amazed at the quality of vocaloids that folks have been using, this is not an exception. It’a amazing technology. That said, I think this terrific song loses a little something here with the use of the vocaloid. It sounds a little too synthetic to my ears for whatever reason. As I don’t alway feel that way about vocaloids . . . and given your stellar use of it here . . . I can only conclude that it’s just not a match with the song you’ve written, which is beautiful. Then again, it may be that I’m an admirer of your vocal and miss not hearing it on this song. A very, very good song, regardless of my subjective impressions.
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Noel,
I missed your voice and, interestingly, my mind overlay my memory of your voice and Kevin.
That was relatively easy to do as the phrasing is pure Noel and the melody is too.
Lovely song, arrangement & mix.
My only suggestion would be to reduce the beater click on the kick.
Lovely.
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Nice SynthV work, sounds very natural. Nice song, good melody and backing tracks Hi Elliott. It's good to see you again. Thanks for passing through the thread. I honestly appreciate it. And thanks for passing on your thoughts All the best, --Noel
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Very nice to hear a new song from you, your songs have such a positive vibe, even when it is about missing someone, like in this case, emotional and heartfelt lyrics.
Nothing wrong with using a Synth V voice, I've been using these voices for couple of years now... but I missed your unique voice, Kevin is good, but still far far away from talent like you. You have done good job with Kevin, maybe more vibrato or loudness at some places could make him sound stronger and more emotional, but I'm sure you'll become a master when working more with those voices.
Calm instrumentation fits the theme. Your beautiful trademark style is still very reconizable even without your voice.
Janne Hi Janne! It's been quite a while since I last replied to you. My apologies. This has been one of those years that I'm hoping I'll forget about eventually  Thanks for popping in an having a listen and passing on your comments. I appreciate it a lot. I'm really excited to read that you've been using Synth V. I'll track down some of your compositions and have a listen. Also, thank you for the smile that your brought to my face after I read your post That was worth it's proverbial "weight in gold"! Best regards, --Noel
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Really nice Noel!! And Kevin does a great job, but I could imagine you singing this very well also. Really pretty song!!!......nice melody/lyic/arrangement/production.....the whole nine!!! Take care. Greg Hi Greg. Thank you. You always seem to say very positive things that make an amateur songwriter like me feel very accomplished! I appreciate your finding some time to have a listen and to pass on your thoughts. All the very best, --Noel
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Noel,
The song is terrific . . . melodic and engaging. I’ve been amazed at the quality of vocaloids that folks have been using, this is not an exception. It’a amazing technology. That said, I think this terrific song loses a little something here with the use of the vocaloid. It sounds a little too synthetic to my ears for whatever reason. As I don’t alway feel that way about vocaloids . . . and given your stellar use of it here . . . I can only conclude that it’s just not a match with the song you’ve written, which is beautiful. Then again, it may be that I’m an admirer of your vocal and miss not hearing it on this song. A very, very good song, regardless of my subjective impressions.
All my best,
Deej Hi Deej. Thanks for all your thoughts and considerations. You've shown me a valuable perspective on the vocaloid. I'm thankful for that. I think one of the main reasons that my production leaves you a bit underwhelmed is because I'm still very new to this game and I know I have a long way to go. Thank you heaps for all your positive comments about my song and my voice. I greatly appreciate everything you've said. All the very best, --Noel
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Noel,
I missed your voice and, interestingly, my mind overlay my memory of your voice and Kevin.
That was relatively easy to do as the phrasing is pure Noel and the melody is too.
Lovely song, arrangement & mix.
My only suggestion would be to reduce the beater click on the kick.
Lovely. Hey Ray. How are things going in Queensland? I hope things are travelling well for you. And you are spot on!!! The phrasing is absolutely "pure Noel". I tried my hardest to shape the final vocals in the way that I would have sung them. I didn't know if that would bring a slight "Australian accent" to Kevin or not. I was hoping that that wouldn't be the case. Thank you for your positive comments about the song. Also, thanks for pointing that out about the beater. You have great ears. I did not heard it at all. As soon as I get a chance, I'll try and fix it. All the best, --Noel
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Well, howdy -- been a while. Firstly, we much liked the cover art. Kevin sounds like a human being indeed. He sounds plaintive and you can feel the heartache. It's amazing this is your first production with an AI vocalist. But we miss your voice  As always you presented a great BiaB band and wrapped it all in a fine mix. Lastly, please stay around as you are missed! J&B
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Well, howdy -- been a while. Firstly, we much liked the cover art. Kevin sounds like a human being indeed. He sounds plaintive and you can feel the heartache. It's amazing this is your first production with an AI vocalist. But we miss your voice As always you presented a great BiaB band and wrapped it all in a fine mix. Lastly, please stay around as you are missed! J&B Hi J&B It's really good to see you again. Thanks for having a listen and for posting your thoughts. I appreciate it Synth V is an awesome tool for creating music and I'm thoroughly enjoying playing around with it. It has inspired me to get back into writing and arranging. I'm looking forward to going where this software takes me! All my very best wishes to you both, --Noel
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Noel,
Long time no see.
It's a very beautiful and slightly sad song.
You usually make upbeat songs, so it's a bit of a surprise.
Many members of this forum have started using synth vocals recently, and you've finally started using them.
Even if the same synth vocal is used, each person's characteristics seem to come out, and I think your Kevin is similar to your singing style.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
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Noel, this is tremendously beautiful.
Every part of this displays an emotion with both quality and strength. A fantastic arrangement, beautiful lyrics, sensational production.
And I feel that I understand the reasons for composing this beautiful song. A truly elegant masterpiece in more ways than one.
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Noel,
Long time no see.
It's a very beautiful and slightly sad song.
You usually make upbeat songs, so it's a bit of a surprise.
Many members of this forum have started using synth vocals recently, and you've finally started using them.
Even if the same synth vocal is used, each person's characteristics seem to come out, and I think your Kevin is similar to your singing style.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi Hi again! It's really great seeing that you are still on the forum and creating magnificent works. Honestly, I admire your abilities to compose music and to arrange music immensely. You are a highly talented man. I started getting interested in vocaloids because of your works many years ago. It was just recently that I heard Synth V and thought that it was worthwhile trying out. I am absolutely loving it. As Trevor (AudioTrack) has indicated, there is a story behind this song, and that's why it is on the sadder side of the entertainment spectrum. I really look forward to hearing some more of your music. All the very best, --Noel
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Noel, this is tremendously beautiful.
Every part of this displays an emotion with both quality and strength. A fantastic arrangement, beautiful lyrics, sensational production.
And I feel that I understand the reasons for composing this beautiful song. A truly elegant masterpiece in more ways than one.
Trev Hi Trev, As always, it's great to see you You are 100% right. I initially wrote this song in my mind as I travelled to and from work seven years after the death of my son. That was 2021. I haven't been able to sing it, though. Every time I tried, my emotions ended up getting the better of me. I have found that it's not true what people say: time doesn't heal. (Well it hasn't yet for me, at least, in this particular case.) What time has done for me is to help me grow around my loss and grief. This has then led to a change in perspective that has allowed me to incorporate what happened into my everyday life. My sense of loss is always simmering beneath the surface, though. When I discovered Kevin, it was just before what would have been my son's 42nd birthday. At last I had the means with which to finish this song. I felt really happy about that. As it turned out, this song was completed just in time to be a birthday present to my late son. I couldn't have done this without Synth V and Kevin. I hope I haven't bored you with my story. I thought twice about writing this but then I realised that maybe there will be someone who reads this and for them, it will make a difference. All the very best. --Noel
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Noel, you could never bore me, and I can genuinely say that sincerely on behalf of every member of these forums.
In a tiny and sensitive way I'm pleased that you found strength to discuss your loss and at the same time also delivered a beautiful dedication to your wonderful son. I truly hope that opening up and sharing could help you to better cope, even in the smallest way. There is a lot of sharing and caring happening on these pages.
Your tribute is truly amazing, and I can perfectly understand why your sought help from Synth V and Kevin.
Thanks for sharing. And that's a genuine thanks. Take care, stay safe, stay well, & keep delivering your amazing contributions to these forums.
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Beautiful song! I'm a novice when it comes to listening to vocal synths, but this sounds amazing to me. Thanks for sharing!
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Noel, you could never bore me, and I can genuinely say that sincerely on behalf of every member of these forums.
In a tiny and sensitive way I'm pleased that you found strength to discuss your loss and at the same time also delivered a beautiful dedication to your wonderful son. I truly hope that opening up and sharing could help you to better cope, even in the smallest way. There is a lot of sharing and caring happening on these pages.
Your tribute is truly amazing, and I can perfectly understand why your sought help from Synth V and Kevin.
Thanks for sharing. And that's a genuine thanks. Take care, stay safe, stay well, & keep delivering your amazing contributions to these forums.
Trev Hi again Thank you. I appreciate you kind words a great deal. Regards, --Noel
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