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Hey folks...I have acquired another voice to complete my new trio...Saros (I don't like the name) is joining Hayden and Natalie and forming a group with the BiaB boys and girls...I'm calling them "Fresh Fire" as they have given me a fresh start with some of my older music...Saros (though I will rename him Cyrus) is the lead singer here with Hayden and Natalie singing the other parts...just a gentle P&W number that I've always loved from 1981...so...if you do...thanks for listening...Dan

My Soul's One Song
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Vocals: Hayden, Natalie, Cyrus (aka SAROS)

Key=F , Tempo 85, Length (m:s)=5:07
RealTracks in style: ~518:Bass, Electric, Pop HalfNotes Ev 085
RealTracks in style: ~365:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 085
RealTracks in style: ~542:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Dreamy Ev 085
RealTracks in song: ~362:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085
RealDrums in style:NashvilleEven8^1-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride

I didn't do anything but arrange, produce and bring in the coffee and sandwiches (mostly for me)


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Dan, you really have mastered those synth voices. They sound so real!
Outstanding lyrics, loved them.
Your mixes are always so good, loved the dynamics.
Loved the song!


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Sounds great to me, Dan, those vocals are amazing! Love the way the track builds, you are the master of that.

Excellent!

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Originally Posted by MarioD
Dan, you really have mastered those synth voices. They sound so real!
Outstanding lyrics, loved them.
Your mixes are always so good, loved the dynamics.
Loved the song!
Mario...thanks for your gracious words...Dan

Originally Posted by BlueAttitude
Sounds great to me, Dan, those vocals are amazing! Love the way the track builds, you are the master of that.
Excellent!
Dave...thanks...I appreciate your opinions...Dan


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Dan, well, to repeat what Mario and Dave said, we've known you as a master arranger for a while now, but now you've become known a master of the synth vocalist in (seemingly) no time at all. These vocals are SO nuanced and natural sounding that...well, they are transparent as synths. And...whew, that last vocal line REALLY rips! Nicely done!!!

Almost forgot to add: Fantastic song, totally worth the save!

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Dan,

Another amazing piece of music and tech. Great song and great use of Synth V. You have a masterful touch with these voices.

Excellent!

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Hi, Dan.

Vocals front an center, guitars providing support - nice song, good harmonies, solid mix.

Well done! smile


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The vocal harmonies are superb.
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First of all, I like the name change of your newest 'vox guy'.

Secondly, great use of BIAB and these vocals to highlight your talents, Dan!

Thirdly, this one is AWESOME as are so many of your songs, my friend!

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Originally Posted by DC Ron
Dan, well, to repeat what Mario and Dave said, we've known you as a master arranger for a while now, but now you've become known a master of the synth vocalist in (seemingly) no time at all. These vocals are SO nuanced and natural sounding that...well, they are transparent as synths. And...whew, that last vocal line REALLY rips! Nicely done!!!
Almost forgot to add: Fantastic song, totally worth the save!
Ron...I really appreciate your comments and glad you liked the song...I'm really enjoying Synth V...Dan

Originally Posted by rsdean
Dan,
Another amazing piece of music and tech. Great song and great use of Synth V. You have a masterful touch with these voices.
Excellent!
Bob
Bob...thank you so much! Dan

Originally Posted by dcuny
Hi, Dan.
Vocals front an center, guitars providing support - nice song, good harmonies, solid mix.
Well done! smile
David...you didn't write much so I must be doing something right...thanks...Dan

Originally Posted by laurent4114
The vocal harmonies are superb.
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Thanks you laurent...Dan


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Nice song, good selection of instruments and singers.
I particularly like the harmonies, they are really beautiful.
Well done.

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Beautiful, Dan.

Well written.
Terrific simple production.
Voices sound good. The harmonies are especially nice.
Good mix.

Nice!

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Howdy Dan. I've only had time to listen to a couple of songs today, but it's been such a long time I jumped on here. When I saw you had a new one here I had to choose it as one to listen too. I sure am glad I did. This is a great song Dan, as so many of yours are. It's easy to see why it's been one you've held on to for so long. Thanks for sharing it with us. You've got those voices down very well, and once again I love the writing and arranging. That finger picking guitar was especially nice. Superb job.

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Dan,

Really pretty song, and you do some wonderful work using the vocaloids. Gorgeous harmonies. Though as beautiful as it is, I confess I miss your vocal on this. But, boy, this is sounds great.

I bet a guy who can write and produce a song like this makes some great coffee and awesome sandwiches!!

All my best to you,

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Dan
Lovely arrangement - the vocal programming is superb.
Very well done.

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Originally Posted by B.D.Thomas
Nice song, good selection of instruments and singers.
I particularly like the harmonies, they are really beautiful.
Well done.
B.D...thanks...I appreciate it...Dan
Originally Posted by Brad Williams
Howdy Dan. I've only had time to listen to a couple of songs today, but it's been such a long time I jumped on here. When I saw you had a new one here I had to choose it as one to listen too. I sure am glad I did. This is a great song Dan, as so many of yours are. It's easy to see why it's been one you've held on to for so long. Thanks for sharing it with us. You've got those voices down very well, and once again I love the writing and arranging. That finger picking guitar was especially nice. Superb job.
Brad
Brad...I'm glad I made your playlist...it means a lot...Thanks...Dan

Originally Posted by floyd jane
Beautiful, Dan.
Well written.
Terrific simple production.
Voices sound good. The harmonies are especially nice.
Good mix.
Nice!
fj
Floyd...thanks for your kind words...glad you enjoyed the listen...Dan
Originally Posted by Deej56
Dan,

Really pretty song, and you do some wonderful work using the vocaloids. Gorgeous harmonies. Though as beautiful as it is, I confess I miss your vocal on this. But, boy, this is sounds great.
I bet a guy who can write and produce a song like this makes some great coffee and awesome sandwiches!!
All my best to you,
Deej
Deej...I appreciate you taking the time to listen and all of the comments...not sure about my expertise with the coffee and sandwiches...thanks again...Dan
Originally Posted by PeterF
Dan
Lovely arrangement - the vocal programming is superb.
Very well done.
Peter
Peter...really appreciate your comments...thanks...Dan

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Great vocal group and terrific name --Fresh Fire. You may not feed them coffee and cake, but you put so much goodness in their "mouths," and what comes out is pure magic. Outstanding arrangement, production and precision. Beautiful and very uplifting song, Dan.


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Originally Posted by BabuMusic
Great vocal group and terrific name --Fresh Fire. You may not feed them coffee and cake, but you put so much goodness in their "mouths," and what comes out is pure magic. Outstanding arrangement, production and precision. Beautiful and very uplifting song, Dan.
Marty...thanks so much..."Fresh Fire" is burning!...Dan


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First of all we love the name Fresh Fire for your new band.
As others have pointed out your skill with the Synth vocalists has improved rapidly.
The harmonies sound heartfelt and like family harmony.
The pleasant harmony subtleties are noticeable and must have taken a lot of effort.

This sounds lovely and the lyric message is conveyed joyously.

Nice band and mix.

Enjoyed it!

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Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
First of all we love the name Fresh Fire for your new band.
As others have pointed out your skill with the Synth vocalists has improved rapidly.
The harmonies sound heartfelt and like family harmony.
The pleasant harmony subtleties are noticeable and must have taken a lot of effort.
This sounds lovely and the lyric message is conveyed joyously.
Nice band and mix.
Enjoyed it!
J&B
Janice & Bud...thanks for your gracious comments...you guys always do such great production work on your songs and so I really appreciate your kind words...Dan


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