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Hi Ron, A beautiful subject, good rhythm, and great vocals. I thought the backing vocals were very good too! The subject you touched upon reminded me of a situation I experienced in my country that gave me—somewhat—that same unsettling feeling you sang about: I was involved in politics in my country. I lived in a relatively large city near Amsterdam (our capitol). And there I had a meeting with fellow party members from that city. That should have been a home game for me, but within a few seconds I really felt like a schoolboy again. Awkward, I didn't understand their way of speaking, their greedy behaviour and so on. Very uncomfortable. I have never forgotten that feeling, although I was able to handle it much better later on. Your lyrics brought this back to the surface for a moment, while listening to it. And I consider that a fine achievement of yours, to articulate it so well, in a somewhat understated way. Compliments! Hans Hans, thank you! Glad you enjoyed the song even though it brought back an uncomfortable memory. Songs that make the listener FEEL are the best songs of all, and we're humbled. NOT Bronksi Beat then? That acoustic bass is really good. A really good package. Nice mix too. Thank you, Ray. No, though I did relisten to the BB song of the same title after reading your post. Very cool tune. Glad you enjoyed the tune. I often think of your previous comments, and try to ensure that the bass is cutting through the mix (am still using your EQ tip) and that vocal sibilance is minimal. 
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FAB backdrop Mario - you're the master at that, beautiful!! I sent you a PM 2 days ago!! Cheers, Carl
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A very beautiful song. Great sound. Laurent
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The intro is very good. The song is composed and sung from the heart. Because you're right, there's nothing more beautiful and wonderful than life in the countryside and nature. So thank you for your song. Laurent
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A very good instrumental that sounds great. Laurent
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Thank you B.D. Thomas and Vicarn for the comments. Laurent
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Really like the melody on this, you took it on a path that I found musically novel. The Suno vocalist reminded me quite a bit of Greg Johnson! Lyrics were very good as well, appreciate the English!
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Good song, Laurent, very different for you. Thematically, all too common in the US. Vocals are excellent and the ToneX guitar really delivers. Nice work.
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Good song, Hans, very contemplative - tackling the big questions of life. I really liked the lines where you rhymed 'defense' and 'pretense.' To my ear, your singing had a little more gravitas than usual, which fit the song nicely. To be honest, I only knew the word evanescent from the rock group and didn't know what it meant. Now I do. Good word.
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Hans, This is such an awesome song. Love the lyrics and your vocal on this one - one of your very best. Excellent mix as well. Great stuff! Bob
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Good song, catchy, good groove, good vocals. Well done and welcome!
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Hi everyone, Here is a song that I actually composed around one word: evanescent. It gave me all kinds of ideas, and I indeed wondered how humanity would have fared if they had known in advance that everything was fleeting, or evanescent. Well, something like that. I made it some time ago, but renewed everything. Only the melody stayed. I liked it. It is called THEY SAY https://on.soundcloud.com/ef6OTMEjStr3okJHFD There is also a music video of the song: The lyrics are in the song or video. I'm curious what you think of it. Enjoy, Hans ======================= Technical stuff: Style is _MIST.STY (Misty Fingerpicking Folk) Key is D, Bpm 9o. RealTracks in song: 1759:Bass, Electric, Pop16ths Ev 085 1837:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopModernGrooveHeld Ev16 075 3057:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking SongwriterFolkAltBassQuinn Ev16 085 2265:Synth, BellPad, Rhythm 80sPopMelodic Ev 085 3079:Mandolin, Soloist BluesyPopAndy Ev 100 3164:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm BluesyPopSteady8thsCleanBrent Ev 100 2975:Vocal Oohs-Aahs, Rhythm Pop3-part Ev 085 3064:Vocal Oohs, Rhythm Pop3-part Ev 085 RealDrums in Song:PopRock16ths^03-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat I changed the Oohs / Aahs by vocals from Logic Pro. They were more sufficient for this song.
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Hi Ron, Marty, Torrey, Brain, Shigeki, Floyd and Scott E, I am incredibly late with my replies to your posts again. Sure, I have a thousand excuses, but my planning really isn't strong, it turns out. Anyway, thank you so much for your replies and for the time you spent on edge about the delay in mine. Here they are, after everyone's post. Hans, super song! Love your vocals/harmonies and the pulsing 3D stereo image. Cool, slithery harmonic and rhythmic arrangement. You've got those BiaB soloists tamed quite well, too. I'd say your post-throat surgery vocals are as strong as ever, and maybe STRONGER... Hi Ron, thanks for your very kind compliments. And although I would never want to have such an operation again, at least I didn't lose my voice. That threat was there, though, so. As far as I'm concerned, the vocals are strong enough. Don't let them touch them again. Oh, man, I love this song. I remember the time you had throat surgery. I was with ya, buddy, and i'm still here. Yeah, i can hear the fiction in this one (something i wouldn't have detected in Dutch). Man, sure glad your throat surgery had no effect on your wonderful singing voice. Great production and a good write. Or good production and great write. You choose. In my opinion they're both great. Hello Marty, what nice words, man. Like that. At least this situation resulted in a nice song. I'm happy about that. But as for making new songs, I don't need to do it like this anymore! Hans, I love the driving sound of this! Such a powerful groove. The real star of this production is the vocal work! I think is probably one of your very best! The harmonies sound so good! Great choices with the realtracks and the way you produced/mixed this! Thanks, TB Hey Torrey, thank you for this nice comment. I feel some blushes on my cheeks. Strange, because I'm too old to blush...I tought. I think this is my new favorite song of yours, Hans. It’s a tragic and beautiful story, sung beautifully, with a great choice of instruments and fantastic production. Excellent ![[Linked Image]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif) Ha Brain, your new favorite song is this one, from me! Or did I misread? Only favorite from all my other songs...? Hello Hans, This is a really nice driving sound. Your vocals fit this song perfectly. It's hard to believe this is the voice after throat surgery. The lyrics, which are set in a car accident, are also wonderful. Enjoyed my listen and watch a lot. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi Hi Shigeki, thanks a lot! Yes, I was lucky. I was the second one in my country with this kind of surgery. Not much experience, so a bit heavy. But look, a nice song was born too! Thanks. Hans, An interesting write. Good use of BIAB. Very cool BAND. Vocals sound good. Mix is good. fj Hello Floyd, thanks for your compliments. Feels good! Funky and groovy and pulsating! Sort of a metro vibe. Fictional but it could be about your voice too. Your voice is sounding just as good. Hey Scott, That's quite a funny description. A metro vibe. I hadn't heard of it before, but it feels like a good characterization. Thanks!
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....Considering the prices and my lack of experience, I believe I'll be starting with the Native Instruments horn and string bundles... Good call. Way too easy with virtual instruments (and plugins in general) to buy something you don't actually need. Many of us have acquired libraries that FAR exceed our requirements. I know *I* have... With a bit more experience you'll be able to triangulate the market against your requirements with better accuracy.
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Yes, the SWAM instruments by Audio Modeling that Gordon just mentioned are what I use when I want a lead instrument in my quick demos that sounds better than the stock instruments and is still relatively easy to connect to my notation program. See my signature for details. Mario gave me the idea, by the way.
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Thank you all for your encouraging comments! Right now I’m dealing with a bad case of sinusitis, so my voice isn’t in good shape at the moment, but I keep telling myself that as soon as I get better, I need to record a few new songs. A song simply isn’t finished as long as it’s just on paper in a notebook…
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It started as a very nice story, but it did end dramatically. It's just like real life! I really think it's a very pleasant song, with the storyline skipping along nicely. But when that drastic turn came (in the story) and I had to swallow hard, it was confusing that the song kept going on so cheerfully. So suddenly it became more cynical. But the funny thing is, you get used to it very quickly. Something like, "Well, annoying, but that's just how it goes. Onward!" Well done, though. As mentioned, a pleasant song, a very good voice, and nice lyrics. Hans
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Hi Aurealius B, Just like Ron, I want to extend a warm welcome to you! Of course, the first time is exciting, and you don't yet know what "rules" we have here. But I am sure you will learn quickly. So let's stop talking and talk about the song. It is an infectious song that makes you want to start dancing right away. But after we are done with that, exhausted and out of breath, I do have a few things I want to discuss; For a 'wild' dance song, your voice sounds very close and "dry." I mean, of course, that some reverb and delay would be welcome. But I also found the emotion in the voice somewhat subdued, considering the atmosphere the song aims to project and the lyrics in any case; "shut up, dance!" I would have screamed it a bit more towards the end. And I would also have liked to hear multiple voices there (towards that ending). Especially where you repeat that title so often. That adds more weight to the atmosphere. I did think the accompaniment was good. Perhaps a distinct accent could have been added here and there, via the drums, or a strum with that electric guitar, if you know what I mean. But, very nicely done and therefore an asset to this forum! Hans
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Hi Bud, Janice and Peter, I don't know why you said at first: "I know, it's not everyone's taste," and then came up with this!!! And I also see that everyone here is saying about the same thing. So you said it on purpose, Bud... You wanted to provoke these reactions, of course. Well, you succeeded. With flying colors! Let me start with Peter; amazing guitar playing, man! I thought it was truly fantastic! Your fingers must be completely worn down after that battle with the strings! I assume you have a week off now, with those fingers in a bowl of lukewarm water... And then Janice! You just keep singing with that velvety voice, as if the years don't play a part at all. Amazing! How do you manage this, time and time again? I assume you're secretly thinking a bit about my singing voice, right? And then I come to Bud, the maestro of the mix and everything surrounding it. I immediately thought those drums sounded really wonderfully clear. How do you do that? Marty was talking about EZD, do you use that too? Anyway, a lovely song and wonderfully presented! You can be proud of yourselves, Hans
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Hi Mario, And here we have the maestro of the magical song again! Mario, you have been quite creative lately (I mean the last 40 years); if it’s not about butterflies, then it’s a dreamscape we are going through! Oh no, a dreamstate! I found it a very captivating piece, but sometimes also a bit inscrutable. I briefly lost the melody line at times. Fortunately, I was able to pick it up again quickly. Beautifully done! Hans
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Great blues song, kinda reminds me of "Stormy Monday", Love the vocals and Guitar!!
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Herb, great production from Kill Branch Studios. Great country song, I can hear that one in my head after listening to it!!
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Thank you. I'll take a look at the ones you listed. I'm okay with, "WOW! are you serious", for the right sound. They are currently offering 20% off if you signup for their mailing list. You might look at the Audio Modelling offerings. They're excellent and, because they're modelled rather than sampled, allow much control. A downside, of course, is that one does need to control them. Another vote for Appassionata strings.
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A very moody song Laurent, full of menace and dangerous chords. Thank you for the translation, although I’m not sure what a Chicano is. A tough topic to write about I would have thought, but you’ve done great with the dark feel of the subject matter. Well done, kind regards
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Hi Herb Oh yeah, really enjoyed the wailing guitar in the intro. A really powerful number, not just musically and vocally, but lyrically. Sounds like you’ve found the perfect place for you to be in this world, and I'm sure it’s beautiful. Great song Herb, enjoyed my couple of listens. Kind regards.
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