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I stand by my first impression on YouTube: it's a very, very weird song. I have no idea how anyone could come up with such an idea. But: I like it. In all its glory. It's different, but in a very good way, with lots of cool ideas. Mix/production is pretty good, maybe the vocals could be a little louder in some places, as they are sometimes a little hard to understand. But still, I _really_ enjoyed my listen. Good work ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif)
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The instrumentation is so lush and beautiful. This has a big stage, theatrical sound. A very majestic chorus. It's nice to hear a bass singe; you don't hear too many of them on most songs.
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Far out video that had usremembering the old sci fi movie, Fantastic Voyage.”
The band, vocals and arrangement are powerful and the chorus of vocals is a very good accent
Love that sax solo
GREAT line:
“Mind is the conductor……DNA is the score”
Janice read to Bud a quote by Lao Tsu a few days ago:
“Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.”
Your song seems to come from your soul. 😊
Enjoyed it
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You're good at these muti-layered soundscapes, Janne.
The title was way out in the cosmos so the content was not what I expected.
Top marks for imagination.
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WILD stuff, Janne! Grand, beautiful and strange, but strangely effective, too. Love the concept and the inventive chord movement that powers it all. Those choir vocals sound GREAT, and support the lead vocalist(s?) quite well. That first unexpected solo even works well. Love the heartbeat, too. Super arrangement, mix and master. Just "master"ful all the way around.
DNA is the score!
Indeed it is! Thanks Ron for your wild stuff comment  And my personal favorite is "inventive chord movement"  Glad you liked the choir, it was my first experiment with it. Janne
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I was with Herb thinking this was going to be about Farfisas and such. What a treat to be wrong. Man, I was enthralled with the YT version when I got the notification. What an extra treat to get some insight from the composer here on the forum. What an outstanding production, Janne. Far better idea for a song, too. Thanks also for the fine explaination of your process. I never even looked into those Celemony parts, but this is exceptional. Thanks Marty for your kind comment and continuous support Janne
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Hi Janne!
Let’s say this is interesting! Normally, my mind will try and visualise a song as it is being sung, but in this case, it was ‘Look away now!’ or ‘Get a room!’. Not sure if it was just my mind, but something voyeuristic about this - not from you, but from me. The male choir gave me a sense of people looking on and commentating. I agree with the comment about being in a musical - could the musical be named ‘The human body’? The chord and melody movement is adventurous, but I find this usually means second and third listens are rewarding.
I enjoyed it!
Andrew Thanks Andrew for your kind and descriptive feedback Nothing wrong with your visual mind  "Adventurous" - I love that word and I'm really glad you enjoyed the chord/melody movements Janne
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Hi Janne,
An impressive song, with great lyrics and a fantastic music video. I enjoyed it immensely! I wish my organs played that well together, although I'm not complaining, of course...
Honestly, I had to get used to the operatic style of the singing, but the visuals made up for a lot.
You were really creative with this. It's so funny how you portray the organs here.
Where did you come up with that? But this actually applies to everything in your song!
I can only compliment you on your performance of your song, Janne!
By the way, I agree with you that BiaB could offer more string orchestras, or ensembles of them. I miss that too.
Hans Thanks Hans, always nice to read your insightful and uber positive comments It really warms my heart that you enjoyed my little song "immensely" Janne
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Very interesting song, Janne!
A bold and adventurous sound.
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Janne,
Another adventure filled piece of music. Very nicely done. Outstanding job with the Synth V vocals - they sound great.
Great arrangement and mix as well!
Bob Thanks Bob, I really appreciate your very kind comment Janne
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Hey Janne,
First off – wow. You’ve taken the phrase “body of work” to a whole new, anatomically‑correct level. Watching lungs tap‑dance on a trumpet and a brain wielding a violin is the kind of visual pun that makes me wonder whether I’ve been looking at my own anatomy wrong this whole time. 😬
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The idea of treating our organs as a symphonic orchestra is clever, a little mad, and exactly the kind of brain‑candy that keeps a songwriting forum interesting. You’ve managed to turn something we usually only think about in medical textbooks into a lyrical celebration of how “the heart’s a human drum” and “DNA is the score.” That’s the sort of scientific‑sweet‑spot that makes listeners both think and feel—and it certainly makes me want to hum “the heart’s a drum” while waiting for my coffee to brew. ☕ 🙄
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“When Organs Join Together” is a bold, inventive mash‑up of biology, AI, and classic music‑hall charm. You’ve taken a concept most would deem “too weird” and turned it into a compelling, technically solid audiovisual piece that stands out in a sea of formulaic songs. The humour, the heart, and the sheer audacity of letting a lung play a violin make this track a memorable listening (and watching) experience.
It’s quirky, it’s ambitious, and—most importantly—it’s unmistakably you. 💯 ༼♥ل͜♥༽
— Izzy Thanks Izzy for the longest and most memorable review I've ever received about my song, including also those cases I have paid for the review. Sorry that I shortened the quote of your amazingly detailed and mindblowing words, I just wanted to highlight the parts which are the most heartwarming ones to me You have really put effort into your words and I can only bow to you humbly. "it’s unmistakably you" would have been enough praise for my song  Janne
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That is a complex arrangement, both melodically and instrumentally. That doesn't surprise though because everything you post carries those qualities! You've created something very interesting here!
You obviously spent a considerable amount of time doing this!
Take care, TB
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I stand by my first impression on YouTube: it's a very, very weird song. I have no idea how anyone could come up with such an idea. But: I like it. In all its glory. It's different, but in a very good way, with lots of cool ideas. Mix/production is pretty good, maybe the vocals could be a little louder in some places, as they are sometimes a little hard to understand. But still, I _really_ enjoyed my listen. Good work Thanks BD for your listen and nice comments here and YT "Very, very weird song" - I love that definition, maybe only a very very weird man can write such a song Janne
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The instrumentation is so lush and beautiful. This has a big stage, theatrical sound. A very majestic chorus. It's nice to hear a bass singe; you don't hear too many of them on most songs. Thanks ES for your positive review "very majestic chorus" - that is always my goal, glad to hear I have succeeded Janne
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Far out video that had usremembering the old sci fi movie, Fantastic Voyage.”
The band, vocals and arrangement are powerful and the chorus of vocals is a very good accent
Love that sax solo
GREAT line:
“Mind is the conductor……DNA is the score”
Janice read to Bud a quote by Lao Tsu a few days ago:
“Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.”
Your song seems to come from your soul. 😊
Enjoyed it
J&B Thanks Janice & Bud for your heartwarming words Very nice quote, although I'm not sure if this song best describes my soul Janne
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Awesome production Janne. Loved that deep vocal. Amazing technology brought your words to life. Loved it.
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You're good at these muti-layered soundscapes, Janne.
The title was way out in the cosmos so the content was not what I expected.
Top marks for imagination.
Vic. Thanks Vic for your positive feedback and top marks Janne
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Very interesting song, Janne!
A bold and adventurous sound. Thanks David, I appreciate your kind words, especially "adventurous" Janne
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That is a complex arrangement, both melodically and instrumentally. That doesn't surprise though because everything you post carries those qualities! You've created something very interesting here!
You obviously spent a considerable amount of time doing this!
Take care, TB Thanks Torrey, your feedback really warms my heart yep, more than 15 years work in progress Janne
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Awesome production Janne. Loved that deep vocal. Amazing technology brought your words to life. Loved it. Thanks Scott for your positive comment, glad to hear you loved it Janne
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