Dan, This is a great song and an excellent presentation with Synth V voices. Hard to believe it is your first song with these two singers. Everything sounds great! Bob
Bob...thanks for your comments...they are much appreciated...Dan
Dan, This is a great song and an excellent presentation with Synth V voices. Hard to believe it is your first song with these two singers. Everything sounds great! Bob
To me accessing the additional song Settings menu seems more cumbersone than previously. I use this sub menu a fair amount in my work. It seems buried deeper (or more keystrokes) than previously. Maybe my memory is failing. At present I know of 2 ways to get there. Command KEy +K then hit the more button or Edit (drop Down) .......Song Form (drop Down) ..............Additional Song Settings. Just wondering
Oh, yes, Dan, very differewnt for you, but I hear you in there so well. Excellent melody, and to my ears it sounds like you're doing a fine job manipulating those synths. Unrequited love maybe should be sad, but (maybe the best part is that) this one still has an uplifting feel to it. I had to give it a few spins, and on the last one I searched for that famous Simmons modulation. The song is so good, I wasn't disappointed.
Yo Marty...no modulations here...it's baby steps for Hayden, Natalie and me so far...but stay tuned there's a modulation on the horizon I can sense it! thanks...Dan
Originally Posted by dcuny
Hi, Dan. Excellent vocal, subtle harmony, and excellent arrangement. Love it.
David...thanks so much...Dan
Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
It’s cool to hear the three part harmony that is one of your hallmarks and we know that must be satisfying to you to be able to continue with that. We do agree with B.D. on the need for more “humanizing” of the lead vocal. As this is just your second project with the synth vocals, we have not doubt that you’ll have them singing like you in no time. 😊 Excellent mix! Kudos! J&B
J&B...thanks much...yeah give me three parts or give me death (a little dramatic perhaps?)...you know what I mean...thanks guys...Dan
Originally Posted by Dewey_MI
Dan, this is really well done even though I prefer your vocals to AI. Speaking of which, the first use of the lead singer's word 'All' in each of the choruses sounds flat to me but the second one sounds awesome. It could be just my ear but please check it out to see if I'm missing something. Dewey
Dewey...thanks...oddly enough when the voices go to their lower registers they tend to go flat (just like real people...I love it!!)...I can hear it too ...not sure what I'll do about that...probably make them sing in higher keys? who knows?...thanks again...Dan
Originally Posted by floyd jane
Dan, A beautiful song. Wonderful melody. Nice job with the voices. Amazingly "real". A nice, delicate track. Well mixed. A lovely listen. fj Hey! what's with this 2:49 stuff??????
Hey Floyd...thanks for your comments...the 2:49 comment (which I appreciate) is about making the guys sound more human and even though the note is very low and no singer would choose it I suppose...I can sing that note and I thought it fits the melody...so? maybe it's just me...anyway this song is one that to use your term is a "throw away" song for me...though to be honest I may use the melody again with new lyrics to fit my musical mission statement better...thanks again...Dan
A fever pitch for sure. What a terrific experiment with very intertaining results. A highly sucessful experiment. High temperature. Cool bass amd the whole picture you paint is full of musical asthetics. You even captured the sound of the reel to reel running out before the fade.
Hello, Scott & Robert. I enjoyed this song and video for the first time the other day. What a fun ride. Never ask why cuz the answer is the ineffable experience of the ride. Love the video, the lyrics, the vocals, the guitars, the band, the mix and the lasting feeling.
...who's sadly treated by some as the second-coming... Man, I LOVE THIS, Scott. Great write. Terrific changes, and a wonderful vocal. You sing about how rich babies still throw tantrums when they "grow" up. Pleasent harony accenting at the reight time. Sensational mix, too.
Marty, There are some really great lines sprinkled throughout and the guitar fills and lead are PROfessional as all get out! A great effort and fun listen - which is a great feat for a blues song. Dewey
Thanks, Dewey. Glad we could make it a fun listen.
Originally Posted by chulaivet1966
Howdy Marty.... I dig this one. Cool song topic with good lyrics topped off with Dave's excellent axe playing. Much to like with this one. Well done amigos!
Hey, thanks, Wayne. Glad you enjoyed it.
Originally Posted by David Snyder
Really nice work by everyone involved Marty! You and Dave sure do some great work together. This one is super special. Nice.
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Hi everyone, It has been a while since I'm back here. It were busy times. I noticed I missed a bunch of songs. I will catch up with them soon. As I said it were busy days. I made 2 songs; one with Anne-Marie from RnAM, and another one with Marty. But will only post the first one for now. It is calledChange of Times,https://on.soundcloud.com/z9kJf3vbWUJMtMt86 About the song: It is a Rock-Waltz, bpm 140. It's about aging and what comes with that. Anne-Marie joined me with the lead vocals and did the BG-vocals by herself. And she did that amazingly! The song is a remix from an older one I made. But the lyrics, composition and used instruments are different. I also made a video of it on YouTube: I hope you like it, in spite of the topic ;-)) Hans ============================================================ The lyrics: Change of times (nw) (C) HWBerkhout 04/02/2024 When dark clouds gather The sun fades and the sky turns gray Then things won't get better Oh I, hate this day Chorus Time flies fast when comes that day And your future won't be around The past echoes in your words, they will say Then you will lose your ground Your world becomes difficult, challenges don't wait When aging arrives, its grip is unkind Expectations falter, ‘cause you're out of date And you hope it won't take over your mind Chorus Time flies fast when comes that day And your future won't be around The past echoes in your words, they will say Then you will lose your ground Oh yes, you'll lose your ground =Solo= Obsolescence is part of life Now I’m dealing with it too It sometimes causes strife Or makes me feel blue I accept I'm under attack Though we all call it 'fate' I accept to walk another track It's my body that tells me to wait Chorus Time flies fast when comes that day And my future won't be around The past echoes in my words, you will say But I need to hold my ground I know my time is limited But I would like some decency Or else you can wait longer, a bit My words will become my legacy
Thanks very much indeed Hans - absolutely chuffed that you liked my funky tune, honoured that you even loved it!! Keep tapping your foot, All the best, Carl
Hi Brain, You must know by now that I love the songs you make. I mostly respond on YouTube to you. As I know, I've also subscribed to your site and listened to a lot of your songs. They are great, in every aspect.. And I also a wine lover (and sometimes a small rum). But snobery? But now that I think about it... you haven't subscribed to my Birchwood page. And did you do that to Marty? He has only a few after all these years. How can we become famous when things go this slow... But I'm happy you have a great album. And please, continue making those intriquing songs... Hans
Steve, Very cool track. Wonderful groove, FX and bass playing. Mix is clear. This is one of the best tracks I've heard by you. Interesting subject too. It's unfortunate and tragic that many people of the free world are flirting with authoritarianism. Thank you for sharing. Misha.
Hi Misha, many thanks for the listen and feedback. Glad you liked the groove and glad you agree that authoritarianism is tragic. We have a lot to thank the folks for at Bletchley Park; they and others really stepped up when it was needed.
Hello Carl, I fell in love... Your song is very, very attractive in it's play, rhytm, and band. I didn't expected it when hitting the play-button. But I also didn't know what to expect. Great guitarplay, wonderful with those drums. Yes, I really enjoyed this. That's why I fell in love. With this song! Hans
Hi David, I'm very late at this party. I was impressed by the vocals, however after a while I hoped a new swing would enter this singing. But that is, because this (EDM) style is not really my thing. But the way you composed and play all this is very good! I had some tiny doubts on the sound of the drums, but then I realized in EDM they have to sound more electronical. The nicest thing is that you experiment with those vocals and music styles. Like that very much. We need to be creative all the time!!! So, good work Dave, Hans
Hi Rob and Anne-Marie, Ik had op YouTube al gereageerd op je ontzettend leuke liedje. Had de vraag; hoe verzin je dit? Even in het Engels, met wat extra's: I had already responded to your incredibly nice song on YouTube. Had the question; how do you come up with this? I hardly dare to eat eggs anymore... But I think almost everyone here will think the same, except the real vegetarians. They will embrace your song. My wife also listened to it and enjoyed it. Big laugh!!! And I noticed what you wrote to Mario. Then I had to laugh too.
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