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NOW - I dont need nobody Now

https://www.reverbnation.com/kaynemusic/song/34280187-now-i-dont-need-nobody-now


This is a Disco/Dance tune, using Synth V vocals, BIAB, Cubase, and several loops, midi strings, midi EP, and effects. Its a female empowerment song, like "I Will Survive"

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****** Song Summary *************
Title: now
File:nowdisco.SGU
Key=G , Tempo 120, Length (m:s)=4:04
No intro. 120 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 120. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Style is _ELECPOP.STY (Electronic Melodic Pop)

RealTracks in style: 1739:Bass, Synth ModernDancePop8ths Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 1943:Synth, Rhythm, EuroDance Strings Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 2582:Synth, Rhythm MutedMelody Ev16 120
Loop in Song: House-Techno-Trance\House - crunchy_120_b ev16.wav
RealTracks in style: 2298:Bass, Synth, DanceRockBuzzBass Ev 120
Loop in Song: Loops PAK 1\Pop\Drums, Hybrid, DiscoGrooveA Ev 120.wav
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Even though I miss you
I can live without your love
Even though without you
I'll do fine on my own

Even though I long to feel you
close to me again
we could not be again
What we once were to each other

Even though I want you
I can live without your love
Even though without you
the days are short and the nights are longer

Even though I'll miss the moments
in a night of loving you
a night of holding you I will do fine without you

Even though I reach for you
when the beds unfriendly and cold
Even though I dream of you not having you there to hold
Even though I'll miss tomorrow and a life of loving you
We would not be again What we once were to each other

Now now I'm on my own Now that I'm alone I'll be alright
Now Darkness disappear
You're no longer here
I will get by with out you

Now I don’t need nobody now
I don’t need know one to be needing me
I don’t need nobody now Now now now no-ow

Last edited by Elliott Kayne; 12/21/23 11:51 AM.

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Elliot, enjoyable tune! Not my genre, but I could feel it move my feet. That's the point, right? Very credible vocal performance too, except that last held high note was...weird sounding. Cool lyrics. FWIW, the sung vocals do not match the posted lyrics, although I had no problems figuring out the lyrics. Nice work! Know this must take a lot of effort. Amazing what these tools can do to bring our musical ambitions to life.


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Elliott, Very clever intro and break - brilliant
You really captured that disco groove.
Outstanding synth vocal and drums!
Super mix
Outstanding ending

Loved it

PS - The only thing missing is a video of John Travolta dancing!


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Just uploaded a full remix, I think its more Disco and a better groove.


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Elliott,

This sounds great - love the drums, groove and mix. Big glossy sound.

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About 100% NOT of what I usually listen to, but it's really well produced and (as far as I can tell) reflects the vibe of the genre well.
My only nit is that this weird off-beat guitar (or the rusty hammer or whatever it is) starts to get annoying after a while.

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Hey, that's really cool, Elliott. Great job on the synth vocal. I really like the idea of female empowerment. Well done.

The only thing I know of disco is the Harry Niillson/ Ringo Star song, How Long Can Disco On. But this song would convert me for sure. It seems to have interesting changes that I wouldn't think were disco. The bass drum is not hitting all quarters throughout. Let's call this a new genre. Good. The melody drives it. Really well written. Much enjoyed.


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Elliot,
Good tune. Good balance between vintage feel and modern techniques / groove. Clear mix and listens well. Thank you for sharing.
Misha.

P.S. I do have a soft spot in my heart for bands like ABBA, Boney M, etc. smile

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This brings me back to my sophomore year in high school. Polyester shirt, flared leg pants, and pseudo gold chains. laugh

Good write. Synth voice sound amazing. Excellent production.

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Hi, Elliot.

Love the retro groove, vocal works nicely - especially when the chorus kicks in.

Nice work! smile


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Hi Elliott,

This is a very professional - good pop song, the vocals suit the song perfectly and the backing, mix and production are excellent.

Well done

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You did a good job on this, Elliott.
I'm always amazed at how much the AI can do.

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Hi Elliott
Good song with a good melody
Like Misha said: vintage feel meets modern technology
The synth voice really stands out
Well mixed
A great job
Many greetings
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Natalie sounds great and the band sounds like old disco meets new electronic dance music. 😊

Kudos!

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Elliot,

An excellent arrangement/production. A good understanding of how-to-produce-Pop-music.
Very cool Drums.
The high-eq shcwsh sound is Really distracting in my speakers.
Nice vocals.
A solid mix (notwithstanding that swqsh sound...)

Catchy. Catchy. Catchy.
And that's what it's all about...

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Elliott,

Really cool!

So you got some synth vocals, too huh? Wow! Looks like I am the only person on the forum now who doesn't have them!

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Oh, well, I will never surrender the Alamo!! Never!!!! I will be the last man standing!!.

This is some really cool pop, I have to say. Very catchy.

You go girl!!!

I mean, you go Elliott!! Happy New Year.

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I enjoyed your song. Upbeat, clear, and just around nice job.
I thought i was going to hear you sing, but a ladies voice. so that was shocking at first. but I read you are the writer, so i get it.
the words did not match what your friend was singing. But still fun song.
Nice job. Happy New Year, cheryl anne

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Complete RE-DO RE-MIX of this song with more modern techniques. Cubase 14 with new Pattern Drum Designer, Waves VST plug-ins, new edits, tighter mix and production.


https://www.reverbnation.com/kaynemusic/song/34280187-now-i-dont-need-nobody-now

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Hi Elliott,

Just listened to your new ReDo/REeMix.

Although Solaria has a much different vocal timbre, I immediately thought of Donna Summer. Nice intro!

Excellent retro pop/disco. The only thing that could have made it even more convincing would have been an intro by Don Cornelius!

Nice!

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