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So...I haven't posted a song with a modulation in it for awhile and lest you think I've lost my touch...here's one with two key changes in it...plus I'm working with five synthesized voices now so I included all five in this arrangement...so...if you decide to take a chance and listen...thanks so much...Dan Spirit Songhttps://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=14833659Key=G-Ab-A , Tempo 60, Length (m:s)=4:36 Style is _PMODGR1.STY (Pop Ballad w/ Strummed Acoustic ) RealTracks in style: 1827:Bass, Electric, PopModernGrooveA-B Ev16 075 RealTracks in style: 1831:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopModernGrooveBrightA-B Ev16 075 RealTracks in style: 1828:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm PopModernGroove Ev16 075 RealTracks in song: 1856:Cello, Background PopCountry Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 1540:Guitar, Electric, Soloist PopBelieve Ev16 065 RealTracks in song: 1597:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Pop16thsArp Ev16 065 RealDrums in style:PopModernGrooveSync16^1-a:Snare on 4, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride I played: Piano plus added Bass and Drums from the Yamaha Genos Arranger Keyboard Vocals: Fresh Fire (Synthesizer V) 1st Verse- Sarah (aka Solaria)... 2nd Verse: Kevin... 1st Chorus: Kevin, Heyden and Cyrus... 3rd Verse...Natalie... 2nd Chorus: Natalie, Sarah and Hayden... Final Chorus: Kevin, Natalie, Hayden, Sarah and Cyrus
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Dan,
Wow! That is a great song and a great production! You have some of the best mixes on the forum.
Love the voices (so nuanced) and that final chorus is killer! Very cool selection of tracks as well - perfect fit.
EXCELLENT!
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Hi, Dan. "Take a chance"? Ha! The first verse was a bit out of the singer's range, but other than that minor nit... nice!  Lots of harmony and modulation, tuneful melody and a solid mix.
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Dan, Wow! That is a great song and a great production! You have some of the best mixes on the forum. Love the voices (so nuanced) and that final chorus is killer! Very cool selection of tracks as well - perfect fit. EXCELLENT! Bob Bob...thanks so much!...Dan
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Hi, Dan. "Take a chance"? Ha! The first verse was a bit out of the singer's range, but other than that minor nit... nice!  Lots of harmony and modulation, tuneful melody and a solid mix. David...I think you're right about the 1st verse so I replaced Cyrus with Sarah...it's a little more in her range plus it gives the song a softer beginning...thanks!...Dan
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As a former gospel choir soloist, I love this! Truly lovely and inspirational. The key changes are awesome. Send in the full backing choir!
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Hi Dan,
Man, you are on a roll these days! Great to see. Vocals are fabulous, especially when the harmonies start.
Really well done, loved it.
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Dan, wow, this is a super song, and a magnificent arrangement. Really love what you're doing with the Synth V voices...it sounds like they've been together for a long, long time. I can't speak for the other forum members, but *I* was sure you hadn't lost your touch with modulations. Ha! Like how smooth and transparent you've made the ones in this song. They really serve the song perfectly. All excellent!
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Some modulations break a song. The ones we are treated to here have the opposite effect. Love your piano work - smooth, sensitive and, like the synths perfectly nuanced. (I have only just started to play around with Synthesizer V and I think it's going be a steep learning-curve!).
Great mix and production (as usual). As Oliver Twist once said, "Please, sir, I want some more!"
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Skillfully and tastefully done, Dan. No surprises there. Lovely melody.
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That chorus harmony was delicious. Nicely done. Just like a really good family gospel group with sibling harmonies perfectly sung.
The modulations are well done. There's nothing here that I don't like.
One of the best songs I've heard here of recent.
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As a former gospel choir soloist, I love this! Truly lovely and inspirational. The key changes are awesome. Send in the full backing choir! Is that "Bring Your Own Band"...thanks for your kind comments...Dan Hi Dan, Man, you are on a roll these days! Great to see. Vocals are fabulous, especially when the harmonies start. Really well done, loved it. Dave I really appreciate you listening and commenting...thanks...Dan Dan, wow, this is a super song, and a magnificent arrangement. Really love what you're doing with the Synth V voices...it sounds like they've been together for a long, long time. I can't speak for the other forum members, but *I* was sure you hadn't lost your touch with modulations. Ha! Like how smooth and transparent you've made the ones in this song. They really serve the song perfectly. All excellent! Hey Ron...thanks so much...Dan Some modulations break a song. The ones we are treated to here have the opposite effect. Love your piano work - smooth, sensitive and, like the synths perfectly nuanced. (I have only just started to play around with Synthesizer V and I think it's going be a steep learning-curve!). Great mix and production (as usual). As Oliver Twist once said, "Please, sir, I want some more!" Brian...I appreciate your gracious comments...Dan Skillfully and tastefully done, Dan. No surprises there. Lovely melody. Vic Thanks a lot Vic...Dan That chorus harmony was delicious. Nicely done. Just like a really good family gospel group with sibling harmonies perfectly sung. The modulations are well done. There's nothing here that I don't like. One of the best songs I've heard here of recent. Herb...thanks for your comments...yeah, I'm trying to create that family gospel sound with these voices...it's a challenge for sure...Dan
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Hi Dan,
You never fail to impress me. The harmonies are so gorgeous. The modulations are perfectly executed. What a pleasant and inspiring listen.
Wishing you everything good,
Alan
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Hi Dan, You never fail to impress me. The harmonies are so gorgeous. The modulations are perfectly executed. What a pleasant and inspiring listen. Wishing you everything good, Alan Thank you Alan...I appreciate your comments...Dan
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Amazing! The shame would've been not listening to it. Also amazing is how this synths work. Simply beautiful song.
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Amazing! The shame would've been not listening to it. Also amazing is how this synths work. Simply beautiful song. Mike B. Thanks mike....I'm glad you chose to listen...I appreciate your comments...Dan
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Impressive.
Very nice piano!
Your songs are Always well written.
Solid arrangement/production/mix.
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WOW what a beautiful song. Strong Melody, excellent arrangement, interesting key changes/ chord changes. Vocal performances are excellent, you really got the best from SynthV voices. Sounds very theatrical ... I can see this in a Play on Broadway. Excellent mix and production.
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Impressive. Very nice piano! Your songs are Always well written. Solid arrangement/production/mix. fj Floyd...thanks so much...Dan WOW what a beautiful song. Strong Melody, excellent arrangement, interesting key changes/ chord changes. Vocal performances are excellent, you really got the best from SynthV voices. Sounds very theatrical ... I can see this in a Play on Broadway. Excellent mix and production. Elliot...I appreciate your comments...Dan
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Excellent piano intro to start the song. I had to recheck the comments to see that it's you. I like the use of multiple vocalists. It gives you lots of options for melodic range. An enjoyable song and production. Did that synth voice use falsetto? Beautiful rich harmonies.
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