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This is a complete rewrite of a tune that I posted a while ago (Lazy jazz without a singing robot). Heidi Larsen, who I met at FAWM last February, reached out to me and said that she would like to make another melody and do the singing. So we made a new arrangement and here is the resulting track:

https://soundcloud.com/user-656274325/homecoming-feat-heidi-larsen


Lyrics:

Homecoming

It´s a long lonely waiting time
without one single love in life
it´s a hungry burning longing
a heart robbed but bold
a soul left and cold
just waiting for return of gold

love coming home
life reborn
lights turned on

welcome home
welcome home

Home is where my heart is
home is with their love
slowing down
my restless heartbeat
placing both feet on the ground
I hear a sound
footsteps on the stairs
hello there
hello there
welcome home

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RT725: Bass. Acoustic, Jazz Ballad
RT725: Piano. Acoustic, Rhythm Jazz Ballad
RealDrums: JazzBrushes2FeelAtB

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Wow Heidi and Will.

This is now just so polished.

Loved it from the first note.

Heidi's vocal expression is absolutely superb.

I enjoyed the simplistically of the backing with the bass driving the entire song throughout.


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Thanks a lot for listening and for your very kind comments, Videotrack. Those comments means a lot to us!

I really appreciate that you took the time to listen.

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Hi Will,
Just a voice and a jazz trio… But what an expressive voice ! And I like the warmth and the depth of these instruments.
No need anything else. Jazz is here.
Thanks for sharing. Christian

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Hi, Heidi and Will !:))


Simply magic althrough
is this tune and so
delicately interpreted
by Heidi, who seems to
me to be the fullblown
jazzsinger !

Congratulations to both of you !

Cheers
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Will and Heidi,

Very nice indeed! I remember the instrumental track and I liked it back then, but adding Heidi to the mix really kicks things up a notch or two.

She can sing! Very smooth sound.

Great collaboration you two, enjoyed!

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Well, that's how it's done, isn't it? Great choices made all the way around. I didn't realize those were RD's until I went back and read it.

True to the genre. Well done!


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Lounge jazz at its best. I would pay to see this group of musicians!

Heidi is a fantastic singer. Your backing tracks a superb as is your mix. Your arrangement is outstanding.


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What a cool vocal. Awesome listen. Well done


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Will & Heidi,
Wonderful vocals on a highly professional backtrack.
The change at 1:40 is so darn good... as is the vocalist`s phrasing, the bass and everything else.
Terrific collaboration!

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A new song in almost all aspects.
A lovely job.
I'm not sure the lengthy bass centred "solo" works though - way to long and it really needs the vocal melody played with just a little bit to hold my attention.


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Originally Posted By: Chris37
Hi Will,
Just a voice and a jazz trio… But what an expressive voice ! And I like the warmth and the depth of these instruments.
No need anything else. Jazz is here.
Thanks for sharing. Christian


Hi Christian,

Thanks for you kind words! Really appreciated!

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Originally Posted By: dani48

Hi, Heidi and Will !:))


Simply magic althrough
is this tune and so
delicately interpreted
by Heidi, who seems to
me to be the fullblown
jazzsinger !

Congratulations to both of you !

Cheers
Dani


Thanks a lot for listening, Dani.
Very much appreciated!

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Will & Heidi...

Nice! A great listen.

Beautiful vocal. Super cool backing. Excellent mix.

The tempo changes are really well done.

Really enjoyed this.

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Smooth, classy and sophisticated are words that immediately come to mind.

A fine write and vocal to go with it.

Sublime....

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Nicely done Will...
Heidi's vocal really adds a fascinating dimension to your wonderful composition.
I can see another benefit of participating in FAWM smile


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Great track all around. Really expressive and nuanced vocals from Heidi with that smoky jazz tone that I love. Very well mixed and produced too - the simplicity and spareness of the instruments let's the subtle vocals and the lounge vibe really shine through.


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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Will and Heidi,

Very nice indeed! I remember the instrumental track and I liked it back then, but adding Heidi to the mix really kicks things up a notch or two.

She can sing! Very smooth sound.

Great collaboration you two, enjoyed!


Thanks a lot for listening. Yes, I was very happy when Heidi agreed to work with me... she is indeed a very good singer!

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Well, that's how it's done, isn't it? Great choices made all the way around. I didn't realize those were RD's until I went back and read it.

True to the genre. Well done!


Thanks a lot for listening and for your kind words!

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Originally Posted By: Scott C
What a cool vocal. Awesome listen. Well done


Thanks a lot for listening, Scott! Really appreciated!

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