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Here is a new production done in an R&B style. I wrote all the music and lyrics. It consist of a combination of RealTracks and my bass and rhythm guitar recorded live. Except for the Oohs and Aahs, I sing all the vocal leads and harmonies. It was produced in Reaper. I hope you get a chance to listen and enjoy. https://soundcloud.com/jim-gear/dont-ever-be-afraid-to-fly?si=43364fd873954f78b53a2de91f3f16d9&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingDon't Ever Be Afraid To FlyWhat we have here Is designed to divide Comes a time dear, oh dear To decide You got to draw your own line Make up your mind I hear you calling My name When Autumn leaves are falling It echo's just the same You got something Everybody wants to talk about Everybody gonna want to know Your game Don't you ever be Afraid to fly Don't you ever be afraid To say goodbye You got me thinking 'bout checkin out Everything feels so bad It seems the time is running out On any hope we had Don't you ever be afraid To Fly What we're paying Is too high And all I'm saying Is we're just trying to get by Everybody knows You gonna drop the dime Does the punishment Fit The crime Don't you ever be Afraid to fly Don't you ever be afraid To say goodbye Eveybody holding on Doing the best they can There's got to be A better way Got to be a better plan Don't you ever be afraid To fly ****** Song Summary ************* Title: Awakened By The Storm File:Awakened By The Storm.SGU Key=Cm , Tempo 85, Length (m:s)=3:14 No intro. 65 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 65. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Style is _JZFNKUR.STY (Jazz Funk Groovin' w/ Movin' Dru) RealTracks in style: ~~1636:Bass, Electric, JazzFunkBreezy Ev16 075 RealTracks in style: ~~1639:Piano, Electric, Rhythm JazzFunkBreezy Ev16 075 RealTracks in style: ~~1637:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm JazzFunkBreezyChords Ev16 075 RealTracks in style: ~~1638:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm JazzFunkBreezyMuted Ev16 075 RealTracks in song: 3027:Vocal Oohs, Background Pop3-part Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 3064:Vocal Oohs, Rhythm Pop3-part Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 3020:Vocal Aahs, Background Pop3-part Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 3063:Vocal Aahs, Rhythm Pop3-part Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 2746:Synth, Rhythm AltHipHopPad8ths Ev16 085 RealTracks in song: 2745:Synth, Rhythm AltHipHopPadHeld Ev16 085 RealTracks in song: 2115:Horn Section, Background, R&B Ev16 110 RealTracks in song: 2110:Horn Section, Background, R&B Ev16 110 RealDrums in style:JazzFunkUrban^2-a:Picolo Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat *******************
Last edited by Jim Gear; 07/07/24 07:56 AM. Reason: Remix song file
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Jim, this is R&B at its best!
Outstanding vocal and harmonies
Loved the groove
Really great choice in instrumentation
How did you mix all of those tracks so they sound like they came from a professional studio? Brilliant
Great dynamics
Loved it
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Jim, wow, this sounds GREAT! Love the vocal arrangement and how you mixed the vocals. That's a slick and funky backing track. Very cool percolating bass. But those vocals...they just really feel present and alive. Really nice tune and great production.
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WOw, Jim. Such a good sound. Really dig that bass --so very tasteful. Good lyrics and I love the soaring harmony. Great feel and vocals. Excellent production and mix. Love the dynamics you've incorporated --kind of like someone who is afraid, but then is encouraged by the song to carry on.
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Thanks, everyone for the kind comments. I’m glad you enjoyed. I forgot to mention the drums are all Steven Slate drums. I’m using the free program.
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Cool stuff. I totally enjoyed this song.
I'm not sure if the vocal is a bit too loud or just a tad too dry or a combination thereof. I'm thinking both but not much .... Just a tad. However, that was deliciously layered with the harmony. Very impressive.
That chorus is killer good. Almost like listening to Al Green and Barry White rolled into one.
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Jim...man this is so good...stellar use of combining your great guitar work with the BiaB tracks...your bass line is crazy good and your vocals are exceptional...the harmonies are spot on and really tight...just a great song and production!
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I think you are probably right. I’m using so much new equipment and technology that it has become difficult to digest. Just like all of my projects, I’ll tweak it for months. Thanks for listening and your very constructive help.
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Hey, Mario! Thanks for the very kind words. I appreciate it.
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DC Ron, Thanks. I’m glad you liked the tune it was fun to do.
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Thanks, Marty!
I put a lot of work into the harmonies. I’m glad they are working out. Thanks for listening and commenting.
Jim
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Really nice pro sounding production. Excellent vocals and bass.
Excellent.
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Hi, Jim,
I think this might be the first time I've heard any of your music. But ... what a great imntroduction to it. Everything sounds all-pro. The vocal harmy is worth the price of admissio9n. Great song - great presentation.
Smooth RnB is one of our very favorite genres and this is excellent proof of why we feel that way. very nice, indeed!
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Alan,
Thank you for the nice comment and for taking the time to have a listen. It is always appreciated.
Jim
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Peter’s,
Thanks for listening. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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Hi Jim,
I thoroughly enjoyed your song - excellent vocals, harmonies and backing.
Great work.
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Man, this is some very good work. I loved that bass! Very impressive mix, and you killed those vocals too.
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Hey, Nigel,
Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment. I’m glad you enjoyed the song.
Thanks,
Jim
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Brad,
Thanks so much for your very kind comments. I’m glad you enjoyed it. You are right about the bass line. It’s really the glue that gives the song its swing. Thanks again for taking the time to listen.
Jim
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Wow! What a great performance and production. Excellent vocal and harmonies. Love the groove and the dynamics. Professional sound.
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