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#676581 10/06/21 06:04 AM
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Evening Leave

This song has been progressing slowly, I composed most of the melody and chords in 2016, then got the lyrical inspiration in 2019 and now this year when going through unfinished projects I decided to put some effort for this and managed to complete it. Inspiration came from the name of a local bar (translated to Evening Leave here), never visited the place, because I was just a child when it existed, so this is a fully romanticized version smile

One of the slowest tempo songs I've ever made. I think also one with the least number of instruments. Special mentions go to the mallet RealDrums - nothing else sounded good for the mood I was after, and the solo guitarist which has inspiring Gary Moore vibe.

RealDrums: Mallets128Slow
RealTracks:
Electric Bass TexasBluesRock slow #1922
Acoustic Piano Solo-Acc #896
Electric guitar rhythm Popsoul held #3722
Electric guitar soloist blues slow 12-8 #2686
Strings JazzBalladPads #2963

MIDI: Kinetic Metal VSTi (using MIDI chart of acoustic piano #896)

Vocals by me

Mixed in Cakewalk by BandLab

Lyrics:

Sun sets down
and balance sheets are left behind
uncertainty of jobs
still bothers their minds
some walk alone to
find a meaning for their days
one common goal for the
tired and worn
connects their ways.

Evening Leave
an asylum free from grief
a moment worth a toast
a welcome that sanctifies
the everyday lives.

The gate is closed and
all the hustle is at rest
way too often saying
yes to all requests.
Once in a while it's fair
to make time for yourself
though after night
you could flake out
against the wardrobe shelf.

Evening Leave...

Twilight, it rains
looks back at misery
then the neon sign flickering
the crowd, their cheerful grins
takes a deep breath
right before stepping in.
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jannesan #676587 10/06/21 06:23 AM
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Well done Janne. Those mallets are a very cool drum track. Excellent vocal and lyric. Loved the processing you did on the vocal. Backtrack was excellent


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Janne,

Cool BAND! Really interesting combination of instruments. The Mallets are a "fresh" approach - haven't heard anyone use those before.

Interesting lyric and interesting melody.
The vocals on the chorus are cool. And that chorus has a nice Gilbert O'Sullivan vibe to it.

Different. Enjoyed.

fj

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Janne

You've created a nice laid back vibe and painted a lovely sound canvas with all the instruments placed/spaced perfectly in the stereo mix. Good story and one that I can relate to as we would go to the pub after work for a few quiet ones smile . Pleasantly slow and atmospheric with a good band and great production. A delightful listen.
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I like the band and the drums are perfect!
I'm a sucker for slow songs an melody of this is great.

well done.

moto

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Janne, there is a LOT to like here.

- the melody is great and well performed by you

- great choice of BiaB tracks. The midi converted piano sounded excellent and the guitar solo was very well chosen. Cool idea with the mallets.

- The lyric reminded us of a club here that we used to gig at -- a place where the regulars were always there after work.

- and last, but not least, the mix is excellent.

Well done!

J&B

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Yeah, I love this!

I'm a sucker for slow tempo bluesy type grooves.

Guitar is perfect, and those mallets sound great!

Nice one, Janne, my new favorite from you.

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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Well done Janne. Those mallets are a very cool drum track. Excellent vocal and lyric. Loved the processing you did on the vocal. Backtrack was excellent


Thanks Scott for your positive feedback smile I agree about mallets, I'm sure there are many other nice drums in BIAB yet to be found.

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Janne,
Interesting mix of styles. Almost theatrical production. Cool piano melody. Mellow & pleasant. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

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Janne

A really interesting well chosen band loved the mallets. Nice melody and as always a unique sounding progression.

Very well done.

Peter

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Man, those mallets are interesting. What a cool dirge-like feel. Now that I know it's about a bar, the lyrics give a visual of patrons slowly walking to the place where the fun will begin. Excellent melody and band choice. Really like it, Janne.


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like that vocal doubling and the backing.
best to you.

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As Floyd mentioned the chorus is VERY Gilbert O'Sullivan.
That's a good thing by the way...he was a master of the wistful and melancholic pop song.


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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Cool BAND! Really interesting combination of instruments. The Mallets are a "fresh" approach - haven't heard anyone use those before.

Interesting lyric and interesting melody.
The vocals on the chorus are cool. And that chorus has a nice Gilbert O'Sullivan vibe to it.

Different. Enjoyed.

fj


Thanks fj for your encouraging comment smile Yes, mallets are fresh, I hope to hear more mallet songs... Gilbert O'Sullivan was an unknown artist to me, but now I have added him to my Spotify playlist, very nice melodic music, thanks for mentioning him, I can hear that vibe as well.

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Originally Posted By: Gary Weder

You've created a nice laid back vibe and painted a lovely sound canvas with all the instruments placed/spaced perfectly in the stereo mix. Good story and one that I can relate to as we would go to the pub after work for a few quiet ones smile . Pleasantly slow and atmospheric with a good band and great production. A delightful listen.
cheers
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Thanks Gary, I'm very delighted to hear your generous comment smile It is always pleasure to hear that someone can relate to my story, at least in this case a pub is not an unfamiliar place for many of us laugh

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Wow Janne,

I just gave a comment on Summer nevermore and now I'm listening to Evening leave.
Your singing is very different from what I know from you, but very good.
I liked that percussion (mallets) in it. Gives the song some tension while on the other hand it is slowly flowing.
A nice effect!
And as always; very nice lyrics.

Well done Janne!!
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Originally Posted By: CaptainMoto
I like the band and the drums are perfect!
I'm a sucker for slow songs an melody of this is great.

well done.

moto


Thanks moto for your heartwarming comment smile Glad to hear that those mallets are perfect. Maybe I should write more slow songs just to please your appetite laugh

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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Janne, there is a LOT to like here.

- the melody is great and well performed by you

- great choice of BiaB tracks. The midi converted piano sounded excellent and the guitar solo was very well chosen. Cool idea with the mallets.

- The lyric reminded us of a club here that we used to gig at -- a place where the regulars were always there after work.

- and last, but not least, the mix is excellent.

Well done!

J&B


Thanks Janice and Bud for your insightful rewarding feedback smile And thanks to BIAB for providing all those wonderful RealTracks and mallets. I hope memories from those gigs are pleasant and regulars liked your performance smile

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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Yeah, I love this!

I'm a sucker for slow tempo bluesy type grooves.

Guitar is perfect, and those mallets sound great!

Nice one, Janne, my new favorite from you.


Thanks Dave for your loving comment smile I know that you are the master of slow tempo blues songs, that's why I really appreciate your nice feedback.

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Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
Janne,
Interesting mix of styles. Almost theatrical production. Cool piano melody. Mellow & pleasant. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing.

Misha.


Thanks Misha for your kind words smile Theatrical, interesting observation.

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