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I really admire your skill to write and arrange songs with strong dynamics and this is one perfect example, from whispering verses to power chorus, even silent moments that give time to breathe, it doesn't feel forced or exaggerated, just natural flow of music and carefully selected instrument to realize your vision. And another successful aspect is the perfect match between the sound of the female vocalist and the message she is singing about, real emotions expressed so convincingly that I never have to think about the fact that there is AI or synth behind it - but I feel there is just one talented Brain who can write world class melodies, chording and touching lyrics. I tip my hat to the amount of work you put into your songs.
Janne
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B.D,
Every aspect of it is amazing. Your playing skills on piano, guitar, bass, and drums. Your ability to get AI to sing. Your ability to write lyrics in English, which is not your native language. Your ability to create videos. And your ability to compose and arrange music. I'm impressed by everything about those. Enjoyed my listen and watch a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi I really appreciate your kind words, Shigeki Adachi! Now I'm blushing a little. Thanks a lot for your detailed comment. Makes my day 
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Beautiful song. Incredible mix and master. Video was really cool as well. Awesome vocal and lyric. Well done Thanks a lot for finding the time to listen and your really kind comment, Scott. Much appreciated ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif)
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I really liked this song, the video gives it more impact I think but now I'm confused? Thought you were male but seeing your video I think your female! lol I'm so interested how you made the vocals and the videos they are great. Hey Paul, thanks for your kind comment. I really appreciate it Just to clear up any misunderstanding: I’m male, look like a male, think like a male, and I’m the only member of a girl group. Yeah, I know - that's weird  The female vocals were created using either Synthesizer V and/or an AI, the rest is BIAB and my own noodling. Most parts of the video were created using AI. Here are some more details about how the video was made.
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Hi Brain,
I just listened to this beautiful song again, multiple times, actually. The AI voices are amazing, or rather, your skills in directing them are simply fantastic! But please stay grounded. As long as you don't speak Dutch, you have to remain humble, right?...
And as long as you act like it, I can give you enormous compliments! Maybe only an AI bot could do it better, but don't challenge me. You deserve these compliments, not just for this beautiful song with that moving melody, but for all the effort you put into creating such beautiful songs. From the beginning (or from the moment I heard about you), I've loved most of your songs. To let you in on a little secret (don't tell anyone): you made a song, I think it was called "A Fool" or something like that, that literally moved me to tears. Now you're probably thinking, "What a wimp," and maybe I am, but that's only because I love sensitive songs. But I mention all this here as a kind of tribute to your achievements in this area. Of course, my songs are better, but still... Thank you for your really wonderful comment, Hans. Much appreciated. That really made my day  And moving someone to tears is the greatest thing a musician can ever achieve! And no, you are definitely NOT a wimp. Wimps don't have the courage to talk about their feelings.
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I really admire your skill to write and arrange songs with strong dynamics and this is one perfect example, from whispering verses to power chorus, even silent moments that give time to breathe, it doesn't feel forced or exaggerated, just natural flow of music and carefully selected instrument to realize your vision. And another successful aspect is the perfect match between the sound of the female vocalist and the message she is singing about, real emotions expressed so convincingly that I never have to think about the fact that there is AI or synth behind it - but I feel there is just one talented Brain who can write world class melodies, chording and touching lyrics. I tip my hat to the amount of work you put into your songs.
Janne Wow, what a wonderful comment. I really appreciate your detailed feedback on your impressions of the song. Thank you, Janne  PS: My next song IS going to be totally exaggerated. Watch this place...
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