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Hello, forum friends My second post of the year is a jazz waltz featuring female vocals and a piano trio. Recently, stem separation has become much easier, making it simple to re-edit previously unbalanced mixes. This time, I used Steinberg's SpectraLayers to remix my old recordings. The software can un-mix stereo sources into 5 tracks (Vocal, Piano, Bass, Drums, and others.) Therefore, it is possible to fix the bad balance of the sound sources. Any comments encouraged. Always welcome. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi Title: 失恋ワルツ(Translation; Heartbreak Waltz) Vocal: Natsuki Yoshikawa, our local female jazz vocalist Piano: Miya Nakajima, our local female jazz pianist. Link: https://soundcloud.com/animarorecords/heartblake-waltz-2026remixStyle is J~WLZTRI.STY: Jazz Waltz Trio Style MIDI Instruments are : Acoustic Bass (33) MIDI Drums :41 Brushes Kit (41) All instruments played with EastWest Goliath. Summary of lyrics Taking light steps I just experienced heartbreak There are no words of farewell Only my feelings remain Straightening my back and puffing out my chest I pretend to be calm When I stop at the traffic light I see myself reflected in the window My whole body is wet With my tears overflowing I want to turn around, but you're far behind I can hear your voice slightly Taking light steps I start walking straight ahead Your voice disappeared into the crowd And it won't reach me anymore I'm taking the warmth you gave me off one by one I don't look back You're far behind You're no longer here Taking light steps I'll only look ahead and go Once I take off these leaden shoes I'll never be able to wear them again Taking light steps I just experienced heartbreak
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Excellent waltz melody sung by a very good vocalist. The piano solo was exceptional! And you did this with BIAB and Goliath, which is East West's "budget" all-in-one package. Very impressive, as we've come to expect from you. I also appreciate the translated lyrics, which were typically contemplative and high-quality. A very enjoyable listen!
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Shigeki,
This is an excellent remix. Your compositions are always intricate and of the highest quality.
Loved it!
Bob
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A beautiful production with also beautiful vocals and amazing jazz piano. I was recently talking with a Filipina fan of Chinese and Japanese songs, particularly those which appear in movie soundtracks. What's always impressive is how poetic the lyrics are compared to in Western songs. This song is a classic example of that.
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Shigeki Adachi, I don't know what the original mix sounded like, but this one seems worth the effort and time it took to separate the audio tracks and remix it. Very good song, very good mix. Enjoyed my listen  ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif)
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Great job on the jazzy waltz, Shigeki. The melody weaves through the beat with an exciting feel. Man, you surround yourself with talent, Professor. Natsuki Yoshikawa is a very engaging vocalist. Strong talent. I could listen to Miya Nakajima all day and night long. Reminds me of the nights at the Deer Head listening to Johnny Coates and Phil Woods. I have this wonderful piece of music on a loop. Can't get enough.
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The quality of the performance and musical composition is consistently high. A very beautiful waltz.
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Excellent remixing of the elements. The sound is pristine. A lovely melody with a lovely voice singing. The pianist is nailing her part. Very enjoyable!
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Hi Shigeki,
When starting my listen to your song, my heart stood still (for a nano second). My Chinese isn't what it was.
Heartbroken! A nice title for this wonderful song.
Great vocals and also great pianoplay, or in Chinese: 人聲和鋼琴演奏都很出色。
This is truly a lovely waltz. And you can't often say that about this genre.
Were some of the other instruments from BiaB, or did you use them from your DAW? I do that regularly.
Very well done!
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Shigeki, another outstanding song from your Repertoire of Masterpieces.
The pianist and singer are fantastic together. You did an outstanding job blending them with BiaB tracks.
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Wow!
What a lovely performances by the vocalist and pianist.
The stem separation and the final selection of tracks is great.
And the mix sounds so good on our monitors.
Great sound stage, open, airy and very nice subtle dynamics.
Perfection!
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Beautiful, Shigeki. The arrangement floats like a butterfly. Gorgeous vocals. Super mix/remix. Love the piano solo and the ending. Super job!
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Rob(TuneMonger),
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune.
I am truly grateful to the vocalist and the pianist.
And I'm also very happy with your comments on the lyrics.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Bob,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Chay,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune.
I am truly grateful to the vocalist and the pianist.
And I'm also very happy with your comments on the lyrics.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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B.D.,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Marty,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune.
I am truly grateful to the vocalist and the pianist.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Laurent,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Scott,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune.
I am truly grateful to the vocalist and the pianist.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Hans,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune.
I am truly grateful to the vocalist and the pianist.
By the way, thank you for your comment in Chinese, but I am Japanese.
However, please don't worry about the mistake.
I myself also often get Europeans' countries wrong.
Regarding your question, the piano is a grand piano in the recording studio that our music circle frequently uses. It's YAMAHA.
The drums and bass are BIAB (MIDI).
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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