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Posted By: ROG Life Goes On. - 02/04/16 10:42 AM
Hi All.

Thought I'd have a go at some Pop/Jazz/Funk this time, so plenty of 9ths and min7ths, with a funky five-string bass and lots of stacked vocals. This type of music kicked off in the late 70s and early 80s, though you can still find bands playing this stuff on tour these days.

The piano is Yamaha DX7, (well you'd have to, wouldn't you?) the horns are mainly Forte supplemented by some trumpets from Edirol Orchestral, the strings are Edirol and the solo sax is my old friend RT Hip Hop Tenor Sax.

As usual, the project was completed from start to finish using Realband and Powertracks.

LIFE GOES ON
It's hopeless situation
Another two hearts are going to break
It's such a shame
Anybody could have told them
It's just another chance you have to take
It's all the same
But life goes on, yes life goes on
And life goes on day by day
Life goes on, yes life goes on
And life goes on the same old way

Anybody could have told them
They're always going to be the last to know
That's how it goes
But life goes on, yes life goes on
And life goes on day by day
Life goes on, yes life goes on
And life goes on the same old way

Always grateful to anyone who has the time to listen. Many thanks.

ROG
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Life Goes On. - 02/04/16 11:30 AM
ROG,

An excellent pop write. A solid lyric for this type song - not always an easy thing to do...

The little musical figure after day-by-day and same old way - super nice!!!

Sax is stellar. The musical drop at 2:03 is well done.

Sweet vocals and harmonies.

Good "grabby" beginning - gets ya rockin' in your chair right off the bat. This sounds like it came off the radio from that era. Very singable. Smooth and catchy.

Listened on phones and speakers. Excellent mix.

Really enjoyed that.

floyd
Posted By: jannesan Re: Life Goes On. - 02/04/16 12:58 PM
I really like the 80's feel of the song, reminds me of Spandau Ballet and Simply Red I used to listen to back then. Great vocals. And you can always trust on that tenor sax smile

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Janne
Posted By: Charlie Fogle Re: Life Goes On. - 02/04/16 01:42 PM
This one is spot on in every element. I'd probably buy a whole album of this stuff. Wonderful music.
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Life Goes On. - 02/04/16 02:37 PM
Yeah I agree with everyone, this is a solid and very enjoyable pop write. It does seems totally 80s by that is why I like it, it reminded me of ELO and I miss the good old days! smile

Excellent production. I too would love an entire album of stuff like this!

Great job. Your voice sounds, really, really good on this by the way.
Posted By: PeterF Re: Life Goes On. - 02/04/16 06:43 PM
Rog
Agree with all the earlier comments.
Excellent production in every way. A really well written song.
Posted By: AudioTrack Re: Life Goes On. - 02/04/16 10:32 PM
ROG, what a great delivery.

I loved if from the very first note. The intro is superb.

yes, you really managed to create a great retro feel with this production.

Splendid, really splendid!

Trev
Posted By: RnAM Re: Life Goes On. - 02/05/16 12:00 AM
Hi There ROG, this sounds really good, sort of a marriage between Steely Dann and ELO.
Very nice work again!

Rob
Posted By: SRP Re: Life Goes On. - 02/05/16 01:29 AM
Hi Rog, I like everything about your song and especially the vocals. Your old friend really came through for you and sounded great! Super job!
Sonny
Posted By: Trygve Larsen Re: Life Goes On. - 02/05/16 05:34 AM
Very well done ! I enjoyed it...
Posted By: tommyad Re: Life Goes On. - 02/05/16 01:03 PM
ROG, Great work. The simple write, the era correct DX7, a fabulous vocal and a fantastic mix all combine to make this a super sounding track. First class pro production. Tom
Posted By: JoanneCooper Re: Life Goes On. - 02/06/16 03:58 AM
Hi ROG. The layered vocals and reverb definitely give this an 80s feel. Enjoyed it!
Posted By: ROG Re: Life Goes On. - 02/07/16 08:46 PM
Originally Posted By: floyd jane
ROG,

An excellent pop write. A solid lyric for this type song - not always an easy thing to do...

The little musical figure after day-by-day and same old way - super nice!!!

Sax is stellar. The musical drop at 2:03 is well done.

Sweet vocals and harmonies.

Good "grabby" beginning - gets ya rockin' in your chair right off the bat. This sounds like it came off the radio from that era. Very singable. Smooth and catchy.

Listened on phones and speakers. Excellent mix.

Really enjoyed that.

floyd

Hi Floyd.

Many thanks for the very detailed review, even to the point of spotting that little syncopated figure - that was good of you. The sax RT really is something, isn't it. I've just loaded in my Everything Pack and I can't wait to get immersed in all the new RTs - I only had a basic pack before.

I'm always grateful for reassurance about the vocals, as you know, so thanks for that!

I always like to pay attention to the intros, so I'm glad you approved of this one. I remember seeing the guys at the record companies listening to 10 seconds of a cassette and then binning it, so I like to make a mark early on!

Phones and speakers - very thorough and glad it held up.

Once again, thanks for taking the time for such a comprehensive review.

ROG.
Posted By: Caloo Re: Life Goes On. - 02/08/16 03:01 PM
Lovely old-fashioned tune Rog, well balanced.
You gave me the desire to smoothly dance.

Sheers
Pascal
Posted By: Sundance Re: Life Goes On. - 02/08/16 06:50 PM
Originally Posted By: PeterF
Rog
Agree with all the earlier comments.
Excellent production in every way. A really well written song.


Amen to that Prof! Loved it.
Posted By: ROG Re: Life Goes On. - 02/09/16 08:03 PM
Originally Posted By: jannesan
I really like the 80's feel of the song, reminds me of Spandau Ballet and Simply Red I used to listen to back then. Great vocals. And you can always trust on that tenor sax smile

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Janne

Hi Janne.
Many thanks for the listen and kind comments. Yes, I listened to a lot of Simply Red back then, too. Happy days.

Originally Posted By: Charlie Fogle
This one is spot on in every element. I'd probably buy a whole album of this stuff. Wonderful music.

Hi Charlie. What a nice thing to say. If I do the album you get a free one!

Originally Posted By: David Snyder
Yeah I agree with everyone, this is a solid and very enjoyable pop write. It does seems totally 80s by that is why I like it, it reminded me of ELO and I miss the good old days! smile

Excellent production. I too would love an entire album of stuff like this!

Great job. Your voice sounds, really, really good on this by the way.

Hi David and many thanks. I've had the ELO comparison before and I'm honoured to mentioned in the same sentence. You too get a free copy if I do the album!

Originally Posted By: PeterF
Rog
Agree with all the earlier comments.
Excellent production in every way. A really well written song.

Hi Peter. Thanks for listening and the positive review. Much appreciated.

ROG.
Posted By: dani48 Re: Life Goes On. - 02/09/16 08:16 PM
Hi, ROG !

This is your best
in every aspect !
Just great music !:))

Cheers
Dani
Posted By: Janice & Bud Re: Life Goes On. - 02/10/16 11:33 AM
Great listen. Janice immediately said it reminded her of some of the great 80's movie soundtracks like Arthur.

The stacked vocals are perfect and the sax fit like a glove - Hip Hop? Who would've thought. You stated your production goal and to our ears you absolutely nailed it.

Everything here is hitting the note!

We enjoyed the spin....

J&B
Posted By: Steve Young Re: Life Goes On. - 02/10/16 11:38 AM
ROG,

Really nice stuff here! As everyone else has commented, very well done and produced. I really like the drop towards the end.

Really enjoyed this (as I do all your work)!

Steve
Posted By: Greg Johnson Re: Life Goes On. - 02/10/16 08:51 PM
Very cool song!! A little Alan Parsons, a little ELO, and a lot of ROG. Vocals are sweet, and that sax sounded completely custom! Everything works great in this one. Great job!! Take care. Greg
Posted By: Al-David Re: Life Goes On. - 02/10/16 11:51 PM
Hi ROG ...

Is this cool or what? You betcha it's cool! Reminds me (Alan) of the music I heard when I lived in Germany in the 70's and 80's. Normally, I'm not a big fan of deep reverb ... but it fits perfectly with this one. Very impressive! All-Pro in every aspect.

Alan & Di
Posted By: ROG Re: Life Goes On. - 02/11/16 01:09 PM
Originally Posted By: VideoTrack
ROG, what a great delivery.

I loved if from the very first note. The intro is superb.

yes, you really managed to create a great retro feel with this production.

Splendid, really splendid!

Trev

Hi Trevor.
Many thanks for the listen and all the kind words.

Originally Posted By: RnAM
Hi There ROG, this sounds really good, sort of a marriage between Steely Dann and ELO.
Very nice work again!

Rob

Hi Rob and Anne-Marie.
Steely Dan and ELO - wow, many thanks for that.

Originally Posted By: SRP
Hi Rog, I like everything about your song and especially the vocals. Your old friend really came through for you and sounded great! Super job!
Sonny

Hi Sonny.
Many thanks for the review. I do love that sax RT. It's like having a pro session player on tap.

Originally Posted By: Trygve Larsen
Very well done ! I enjoyed it...

Hi Trygve
Cheers. Glad you enjoyed it.

ROG.
Posted By: Icelander Re: Life Goes On. - 02/11/16 03:27 PM
Right from the intro the feel of "Fool if you think it's over" is floating around and above, then it quickly takes on its own path. Not a shabby company to be in, if you ask me cool
Posted By: Noel96 Re: Life Goes On. - 02/12/16 05:24 PM
ROG,

My goodness! What a sound!!! This sounds awesome. It's a great piece of writing, arranging and performing. You have outdone yourself with this (again).

Very impressive!

Regards,
Noel
Posted By: 44kfl Re: Life Goes On. - 02/12/16 06:23 PM
Love the mix, love the groove, beautiful pop music. Sax and drums sound so good, vocals are smooth, everything works together.
Enjoyed.
Kenny
Posted By: ROG Re: Life Goes On. - 02/16/16 01:01 PM
Originally Posted By: tommyad
ROG, Great work. The simple write, the era correct DX7, a fabulous vocal and a fantastic mix all combine to make this a super sounding track. First class pro production. Tom

Hi Tom.
Many thanks for the kind review. Unfortunately the DX7 was only borrowed, so it's had to be returned. Might have to actually buy one!

Originally Posted By: JosieC
Hi ROG. The layered vocals and reverb definitely give this an 80s feel. Enjoyed it!

Many thanks, Josie. Really pleased you liked it.

Originally Posted By: Caloo
Lovely old-fashioned tune Rog, well balanced.
You gave me the desire to smoothly dance.

Sheers
Pascal

Salut Pascal et merci bien.
Hope the dance went well!

Originally Posted By: Sundance
Originally Posted By: PeterF
Rog
Agree with all the earlier comments.
Excellent production in every way. A really well written song.


Amen to that Prof! Loved it.

Hi Josie.
Always pleased to get a review from you.
Glad you liked it.

Originally Posted By: dani48
Hi, ROG !

This is your best
in every aspect !
Just great music !:))

Cheers
Dani

Hi Dani.
Really nice comments, thank you.
Hope you're still getting better after the pneumonia.

ROG.
Posted By: Caloo Re: Life Goes On. - 02/17/16 02:24 PM
Hi Rog, I just listened again your tune on the new "Radio" on soundcloud. Really great !
Good idea this new BiaB/soundcloud radio !!!
Pascal
Posted By: rsdean Re: Life Goes On. - 02/18/16 02:23 PM
ROG,

This is a great Pop song! Excellent production and arrangement - great vocals as well. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

Bob
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