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Wind In The Woods

This song was "inspired" by all unpleasant ways to use words for self-praise, bigotry, propaganda, hatred, falsification just to name a few. And how easy it is to forget all words and fights when walking in nature and being in direct contact with the truth.

Silence is golden, so I suggest that instead of listening to this song, go out to the woods, nature's cathedral, listen to the wind and above all, be quiet smile

This song was almost ready when I got Synthesizer V Kevin, I first thought replacing my vocals with his, but his voice would have required quite much work to get rid of its dullness so I decided to stick with mine. However, you can get the feeling of Kevin in the backing vocals.

I used MicroChords for the first time in this song, seems like a very useful feature.

RealDrums: AmericanRoots16th, MalletsFolkSlow8ths
RealTracks:
#2915 Bass Electric CountryPopByron12-Key Ev
#3669 Piano Acoustic Rhythm NewAgeArp16 Ev
#3724 Guitar Electric Rhythm PopIndieStead
#4012 Guitar Electric Rhythm ModPopDistortedSwells
#2650 Guitar Electric Background DreamyPop
#3390 Mandolin SoloistBalladPopTremoloAndy Ev

MIDI VST: Elysion, The Orchestra Complete

Vocals by me, additional vocals by Vocaloids and Synthesizer V Kevin

Mixed in Cakewalk by BandLab

Lyrics:
Fools are wise in their own eyes
they harshly breathe through their teeth
but I rather feel god
breathe through the leaves
forgiveness and grace
all living things are embraced.

The wind in the woods
mutes the preaching of a man
no arrogance, no malice
in the voice of the higher plan.

Fools are vile, loud pride defiles
babbling grips puffed up lips
but the wind only brings
the babble of springs
the sound set to soothe
mouths cannot tell more of the truth.

The wind in the woods
mutes the preaching of a man
no words of condemnation
in the voice of the higher plan.

The might bigger than us
proves the value of creation
the lift in nature's cathedral
awakens veneration
Worthless are the vain
excessive words
The wind is the priest
the lone worthy to be heard.

The wind in the woods
mutes the preaching of a man
no arrogance, no malice
in the voice of the higher plan.

The wind in the woods
mutes the preaching of a man
no words of condemnation
in the voice of the higher plan.

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This is quite lovely... Love the atmospheric vibe, and the lyrical message.
Vocals & background voices are terrific...
This is outstanding...

BTW, the deep woods behind my home are so thick, they are nearly impenetrable, the wind can't even get through... Biting insects and snakes are plentiful... there are also alligators and quicksand... Yes the spirits are strong on the Little Choctawhatchee River... I wrote a scary song about wondering around out there after dark... but I digress.


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Very cool Janne. Nothing more perfect going for a walk in the woods with nothing but the sound of the wind and birds. Very cool intro. Super vocal and lyric. Instrumentation, mix and backtrack were excellent as well.


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Janne,
Very nice and hypnotic tune. Clever use of synths. Mandolin fits perfectly.
"The wind in the woods
mutes the preaching of a man"
So true. Thank you for sharing.

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Lovely tune and lyrical message, Janne. A walk in the woods (or 'the bush' as we call it in Australia) is always a balm to my soul.
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Hi, Janne.

Pretty sound and vocals! The harmonies are nice, too.

I agree with Misha - the mandolin is a really nice fit here.

No woods around here, so your song will have to do. wink


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Excellent track, you have created a really nice atmosphere with the instrumentation and arrangement, Janne.

Mandolin fits perfectly! Love the harmonies.

And yes, a walk through nature is always good for the soul, it's one of my favorite things to do smile

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"This song was "inspired" by all unpleasant ways to use words for self-praise, bigotry, propaganda, hatred, falsification just to name a few. And how easy it is to forget all words and fights when walking in nature and being in direct contact with the truth." Wow, that's heavy, Janne. I love it and am an avid subscriber to your thinking. People often think I'm nuts because I communicate with trees and such. I just tell them to be quiet and listen. The trees do all the talking --it's up to us to interpret.

Man, this song perfectly illustrates in sound what you intended. Brilliant! Excellent choice of bandmates, and I actually prefer your vocal to anything Kevin would have done, but I like how you kept him on the payroll by sticking him in the choir. Just beautiful, brother.


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Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
People often think I'm nuts because I communicate with trees and such. I just tell them to be quiet and listen. The trees do all the talking --it's up to us to interpret.

A farmer I know explains tree pruning in terms of a conversation. You ask the tree questions with shears, it responds by growing differently. When you ask the right questions, it answers you with fruit. "Yes, thank you, I needed more sunlight over there."

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nice sound picture and lyrics.
well done.
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"the lift in nature's cathedral
awakens veneration"

We live in a forest and walk our trails nearly every day.
That makes it very easy to relate to your fine lyric.

Janice said that the first time she listened to this she was looking out a window and the leaves were swaying in the breeze.

The wind sound of the guitar swell and the VST worked nicely.

Kevin did a good job with the BGV's! You two worked well together.

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The vocals are held close within the foliage.
Nice chord progression and the bvox do a cool job.


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Janne:

A thoughtful write and a calm, soothing melodic backing—both make for a pretty tune. Not sure going with a vocaloid would have surpassed your execution of it vocally. I think you carry it very well. As others have noted, the mandolin is excellent in this—great choice!

All my best to you,

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Janne, this is excellent

Walks in the woods are very relaxing, until I run across a discarded plastic bottle or beer can tossed by some dumb @ss. Then I get mad.

Anyway excellent song, good vocal and mix

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Hi, Janne !


How wonderful isn´t your tune !
Reminded me of The Beach boys
in their experimental phase (Brian Wilson that is) !
I must say that you have done a
masterpiece here ! I must congratulate
you to this superb achievement !
Simply wonderful !!!

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Originally Posted By: bloc-head
This is quite lovely... Love the atmospheric vibe, and the lyrical message.
Vocals & background voices are terrific...
This is outstanding...

BTW, the deep woods behind my home are so thick, they are nearly impenetrable, the wind can't even get through... Biting insects and snakes are plentiful... there are also alligators and quicksand... Yes the spirits are strong on the Little Choctawhatchee River... I wrote a scary song about wondering around out there after dark... but I digress.


Thanks bloc-head for all your kind words smile Glad to hear that the wild nature is so close to you, it's invaluable. It would be nice to hear your scary song smile

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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Very cool Janne. Nothing more perfect going for a walk in the woods with nothing but the sound of the wind and birds. Very cool intro. Super vocal and lyric. Instrumentation, mix and backtrack were excellent as well.


Thanks Scott for your positive feedback smile Nice to hear you enjoy walks in the woods.

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Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
Janne,
Very nice and hypnotic tune. Clever use of synths. Mandolin fits perfectly.
"The wind in the woods
mutes the preaching of a man"
So true. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.


Thanks Misha for your kind comment smile That indie guitar really creates the hypnotic mood. I'm glad you liked the synths also, because I was worried about them being too dominant. I really like the mandolin too, I was looking for tremolo instruments and BIAB gave me that mandolin, tremolo creates nice windy feeling.

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Janne, this is one pretty song. Lyrics, melody, repeating riff, arrangement, backgroundvocaloids All well done.
My new fav of yours.
Loved it.

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Nice music Janne.
And the mandolin does it!

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