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Hello everyone. I hope you are all doing well. Due to my new job, I hardly have any time left for music and the forum. All the better that I am now in a phase where I have a little more time for it. I would now like to present you the first song of the SOUND GUARDIANS in 2024: How many things do we do every day for the last time? Think about it. These can be big things, such as giving a loved one a hug, or smaller things, such as listening to your favorite song on the radio. No matter what it is, enjoy your life so that every moment makes your life something unique !!! I really wanted to record this song without the usual background instruments such as drums or rhythm guitar, but that proved to be a real challenge for me. But thanks to the excellent collaboration with Deej, Marty, Shigeki and Wolle, an extraordinary song was created. Have fun Andi ;-) THE LAST TIME
Standing on the corner Alone under the rain I gave you my umbrella And I never was the same
And I think I grew a foot or two When you smiled and said my name Looking back you’d call it fate But somethings you can’t explain
The last time in our lives It may just be the first time You don’t know The world just changes The first time in our lives It may just be the last time Don’t let it go Hold on for ages
I remember how you whispered Sometimes it’s just goodbye And you never see it coming No matter how you try
And I heard the lie in your helpless sigh As you told me it’s okay Don’t worry about tomorrow Keep living for today ****** Song Summary ************* Title: THE LAST TIME File:TheLastTimeV4.SGU Key=C , Tempo 110, Length (m:s)=4:43 8 bar intro, 119 bar chorus, from bar 9 to bar 127. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes,RealDrums Changes, Style is =POPPLTS.STY RealTracks in song: 1422:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopCalypso Ev 100 ******************* SOUND GUARDIANS are: ANDREAS MELZER - Music, Timpani and cymbal, Production, Artwork and Mix DJ LEKICH - Vocals and Lyrics MARTY STRAUB - Bass SHIGEKI ADACHI - Strings accompaniment WOLFGANG MELZER - All Guitars & All trumpets and horns (with Roland Guitar Synth) Music by Andreas Melzer Lyrics by DJ Lekich ©2024 by SOUND GUARDIANS
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Very nice piano strings orchestration, the way it compliments the vocals with being overpowering.
Great lyrics, vocals, and overall song. Wonderful.
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Great collaboration on this soulful song with brilliant instrumentation throughout, I instantly spotted the Shigeki strings
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Andi,
Good to have you back.
A cool forum collaboration - heavyweight choices...
Enjoyed.
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Hi Andi.
Really nice lyrics and arrangement. Deej does a great job on the vocal.
If I was forced to nit pick then I would say the synth, especially at the beginning sounded a little harsh.
Vic
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Gee, this is just beautiful. Every part is really strong and tight, and the song just soars. Was trying to place the source of the timpani(?) and cymbals but guessing those were triggered by the guitar synth. Great job, guys!
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Andi...it's so good to have you back on the forum...and you brought a BIG song with you....this is beautiful and majestic both lyrically and melodically...everyone excelled on this one! Deej always gives great vocal performances and the arrangement was stellar...the modulation was killer! Just superior in every aspect!
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I played the song before reading the intro notes. Kind of mesmerized me. The vocal grabbed me right away and such a wide soundscape. Then started to read the list of collaborators on the song. Wow did you hit it out of the park. Really well done
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Really nice song. It's good to hear a collaboration from our family here.
By using or not using the same old instruments it forces you out of your comfort zone and pushes creativity to the front.
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Hi, Andi. Glad you're back, and quite thrilled to be a part of these wonderful Sound Guardian songs. Another soaring beauty for sure. Deej has such a good voice, and Shigeki is like Midas --I bet everywhere he walks there is a symphony in the wake. Wolfgang always plays the perfecrt parts, and I dig his solo.
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Andi,
What a cool ambitious project that completely paid off. Everyone involved contributed greatly. I especially love the vocal by Deej. A real knock out performance.
Stellar mix and production.
Bob
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I know only too well what it's like not to find enough time for music these days.
Nice to have you back, Andi.
Great song, fantastic work by ALL of you.
The icing on the cake, as it should be, are the vocals, which are wonderful and very emotional.
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Wow Andi, what a great way to make a comeback! Excellent stuff, I also loved that modulation and excellent choice in musicians. Welcome back.
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Andi & Friends,
Such a powerful song. As a 12-year cancer survivor, I can appreciate the message in this song. Everything is simply perfect. You have some of the best folks on the form as your collaborators. It's truly a great song, with strong production, sincere passion, and such a big sound. Congrats to all of you!
Alan
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Hi Andi,
Man, loved everything about this, strings, vocal, and Marty of course. And Wolfgang plays the perfect part for the song, very tasteful.
Great to hear a new song from you, and congrats to all involved!
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Well done to the crew...fabulously well done.
The only nit I have is that the strings are a little hard edged...personally I'd have liked the in stereo panned L & R with some EQ and reverb to soften them BUT Shigeki's string arrangement is ace.
Marty's bass is subtle & supple, Wolfgang's guitar serves the song really well, the lyrics are a wonderful narrative and your musical bed is excellent.
Well done.
Cheers
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DeeJ, you came back with an absolute masterpiece.
All top shelf musicians backing and outstanding vocal.
Being a 20 cancer survivor these lines really hit home
"The first time in our lives
It may just be the last time"
This is your best to date.
Loved it
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Touching lyrics with a simple, but crystal clear message. And when the story is wrapped with a powerful and pleasant melody, the song grows even bigger. And I can't even tell what happens when great artists unite to express their part in this wholeness. Extraordinary vocals, great string arrangement etc. A bit different instrumentation doesn't matter, it's all about the song and the fact that nothing can go wrong with talents like you.
Listening to this song surely made me feel something unique! I hope this was not the last time I heard a Sound Guardians song.
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Very nice piano strings orchestration, the way it compliments the vocals with being overpowering.
Great lyrics, vocals, and overall song. Wonderful. Hi Elliott Thanks for the great feedback I appreciate it Andi ;-)
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Great collaboration on this soulful song with brilliant instrumentation throughout, I instantly spotted the Shigeki strings Hello Chay Thanks for your great feedback Yes, Shigeki is a master when it comes to string accompaniment. Andi ;-)
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