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https://soundclick.com/song/15166706I did six takes for a harmonica solo on this, but in the end, PJ Perry's lush tenor sax served the song best. So I went with that. RealTracks in style: ~732:Bass, Acoustic, Jazz Ballad Sw 060 RealTracks in style: ~742:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm Jazz Ballad Sw 060 RealTracks in style: 2952:Strings, Rhythm JazzBalladPads Sw 060 RealTracks in song: ~750:Sax, Tenor, Soloist Jazz Ballad Sw 060 RealDrums [in style:JazzTerryClarke^02-a,b:Brushes Vocal: Suno Lyrics (I kinda phoned these in, not sure why) I know that your heart has been searching, I know that your eyes aren't on me, It's not hard to believe that you want to leave, It's over, it's plain to see I know someday it will not matter I know that in time the heart heals But now I confess, my soul is amiss, Losing you, that's how it feels I know you deserve to be happy I know that you want to move on I can't face the day, when you go away The pain will be deep when you're gone I know that the future is brighter I know that I must think ahead To days full of cheer, with somebody near Who'll cherish my heart in your stead
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Hi Rob,
You're right, a saxophone would be more suitable for this song than a harmonica. But I have to admit, I would have loved to hear what that harmonica would have sounded like! 6 tryings...!
I also have to admit that I'm not a real jazz fan. I think it's my father's fault. He absolutely loved jazz and always invited me along to jazz festivals and concerts. The result? I've become allergic to jazz. Although I still proudly tell everyone that I saw and heard Oscar Peterson play the piano, and Ella Fitzgerald sing with her beautiful voice, and of course, much more.
But every now and then I get a little nostalgic for jazz music again, and then I listen to some songs in that genre. Like yours now. And I have to say, you wrote a very beautiful song. Were the lyrics yours, too?
What a pitty I didn't hear you do the singing. Suno claimed that part for himself. But Suno's voice is a bit too polished for my taste. I would have preferred a smoky, raw voice singing those beautiful lyrics. Couldn't you persuade Suno to find one for you? Or do it yourself (after two (small) glasses of whisky)?
I'm curious!
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The vibe of the opening had me hooked straight off. Without being able to compare the harmonica with the saxophone I do feel that the latter is the better instrument for this kind of song. I've just finished a new instrumental and am in a similar quandary: I have 2 versions, one ending with an electric guitar solo, the other an acoustic guitar. The latter sounds more in line with all that preceded it - lots of strings and a fiddle solo and thus apart from bass and B3 all is acoustic - but the electric guitar solo is a better solo, so I still can't make my mind up between the 2!
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Hi Rob. I agree with WaoBand. The vibe of this song pulled me right into the music from the start. I love this slow cocktail-style jazz with reflective lyrics and music and words that are a perfect fit. That saxophone is stunning. It works incredibly well and really suits the overall style of this particular jazz genre. I haven't yet tried Suno but I truly admire the possibilities that I've heard here on the forum. Your song has expanded my understanding even further. Another fine addition to the forum! I thoroughly enjoyed listening  --Noel
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Rob, super write and uber cool laid back performances. Nice traditional backing track, and the vocalist fills in nicely. That sax solo turned out great, but I'd still love to hear your always-on-point harp. Heck, I'd love to hear you sing this, too. But that's just me being selfish. Love the song! There's a lurch in the backing track at 0:16 that may be fixable, but I'm not sure what it is. Most noticeably, the strings drop in volume rapidly. Didn't detract from my enjoyment of your awesome song though.
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Hi Rob!
If I had a white jacket, bowtie and martini glass, I would have used them to listen to this! It's amazing how some songs just take one to a place, and your song did that for me. Sax is good.
I followed the rhymes in your lyrics closely - Knee Wobbler and I have an assignment dealing with rhyming - so knowing your attention to prosody, I was interested to see what you did in terms of both phrasing and rhyming. Very good!
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