Lollie 2

Hi all,

I felt like having another try with voice resynthesis. (My first effort was done 1 ½ years ago).
Vocals are made with Harmor from FL-Studio and Presets Lollievox.
That means I can’t use my own lyrics but am dependent on the text snippets they
offer.
This time I used snippets which were released as a complete song by the voice supplier:
http://music.lollievox.com/track/so-far-away. It’s interesting to compare what melody the words were supposed to use and what I came out with.
The samples are all sung on one note. The rhythm is given and inspires me for my own tune.
The voice follows the velocity and the pitch of a MIDI file. You only must find the starting points of the different words. Even harmonies are possible in one go. (as I did in the chorus).
Here are the lyrics:
The moon is shining and I'm feeling high
everyone is out getting ready to play
There's a latin beat on the radio
And it's taking me so far away

Neon signs in the black blue sky
are telling me we're on our way
there's romance in the air tonight
And I feel like I'm on holiday.

Far away/yeah/yeah
far away/yeah/yeah
so far away/yeah /yeah/
far away/yeah/yeah

RTs used:
RealDrums-BossaBrushes
RT921_Bass, Acoustic, Bossa Ev 110
RT924_Guitar, Electric, Rhythm BossaGrooveComp Ev 110
RT925_Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm Bossa Ev 110
RT2142_Sax, Baritone, Soloist BossaGary Ev 140
RT2593_Horn Section, Background CroonerBigBand9-Part Sw 110

I added some Garritan Strings and NI Session Horns.

I hope you enjoy
Guenter

Guenter,

I will comment further when I return home...on the road...typing on phone...

Just want to say... This is impressive...the vocal sounds good...

The music. Is superb... The horns are outstanding....

I!ll be back later....

..floyd

Outstanding track!! Love the vibe. Sort of a more modern, edgy Sade. I guess I'm not getting what voice resynthesis is. Everything about the song, the arrangement, and the mix is awesome!! Great job! Take care. Greg

This is really a great sounding piece of song.... Very well done !I want to learn more about "Vocals made with Harmor"...

This indeed sounds very good Guenter!

I hadn't heard of Harmor before but I will check it out.
Let's see if it's cheaper than Vocaloid.

Rob

Guenter
Intriguing and clever - like the laid back bossa feel a lot.
Nice track, good melody well produced.

Guenter
You just never fail to impress. The whole feel, the song, the ambiance is just so good. I can hear the genius of Michael Franks in here. The delivery is superb. Going back for a further listen.
Thanks again for another slice of genius.

I like the underlying song. Nice latin groove going on.... the vocals... well, not so much.

Hi Guenter,

Overall a very good song, nice groove, nice changes and great mix. I'm not mad about that vocal, but I guess that is the new thing? I'm just old and set in my ways I guess :P

Boy is this ever neat technology. Excellent song

Guenter it's a great sounding arrangement and I imagine took a lot of work. I confess to you that I'm not much of a fan of the vocaloid sound - but nonetheless you do a great job with it.

Quite interesting. Good job.

Guenter,

Another first-class listen... everything you present here on the forum is consistently of the highest calibre. This one joins the same club.

I enjoyed it!

All the best,
Noel

Hi Floyd,

thanks for listening and commenting.
Looking forward to your return.

Guenter

Hi Greg,

I'm glad you like it.
Thanks a lot for listening and commenting.

Guenter

Hello, Guenter

This song is very interesting for me.
I liked Harmor from FL-Studio Presets Lollievox very much.
I like the song which bridge has the same chord progression as “Recado Bossa”.
Crooner Horns are very tasteful.
I enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best Regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Hi Trygve,

I'm glad you liked it.
"I want to learn more about "Vocals made with Harmor"..."
You get all information you need on image-line.com.

Guenter

Guenter,

Stunning arrangement. The layering of the horns is spectacular!

The balance between the piano rhythm and the percussion is excellent.

The song itself works perfectly against the musical background. The vocal works really well - like any of today's "processed" pop vocals. After many listens it becomes a truly integral part of the piece.

Top-level production. Beautiful, excellent work.

Music as it should be done.

floyd

Hi Rob,

thanks a lot.
"Let's see if it's cheaper than Vocaloid."
I got the Lollievox Presets for a special pricing
of 19 $! But I had the full packet of FL Studio
including Harmor before.

Guenter

Hi, Guenter !!

This is more than outstanding !
I am totally at awe at what you
have been able to produce here !!
I can say no other thing than
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!

Cheers
Dani

PS

If you partake in any competition
with this I am sure you´ll win !!!

Hi Peter,

thanks for listening and your nice comments.

Guenter

Creative, good mix, nice groove, very interesting to hear, though those vocals sound kind of like a novelty to me, just my opinion.

Kenny

My first thoughts exactly! Greg, it's spooky how often you say exactly what I would have said! We must just think alike!

Guenter... every time I think you've reached a pinnacle that you will never match again... you come raight back with something new and just as awesome!

If great music were wet, yours would be dripping with class and style!

You are one whose work continually inspires me.. thanks for that!

Hi Trevor,

thanks a lot for your very kind review.

Guenter

Guenter, this is excellent across the board. Enjoyed this one from start to finish.

I'll admit I don't understand a lot of your work flow (I'm getting old! lol), but I certainly like the result.

Nice work!

Hi Herb,

thanks for listening and commenting.

Guenter

Hi Dave,

thanks a lot.
I'm nearly 69. But I think one must be open
to new things.

Guenter

This is a lovely listen from start to finish and the voice synth is just great.

Cheers.
Mike.

This is the best synth vocal that I have ever heard! This is just fantastic.

This could be used as a 60's TV detective/spy's theme song. Super job on the mix not to mention what you did with that synth vocal. All I can add is WOW!

Hi Scott,

thanks a lot. Glad you like it.

Guenter

Hi Josie,

thanks for listening and commenting.

Guenter

Hi David,

thanks for listening and your comments.

Guenter

We have no problem enjoying the vocal. In the context of the arrangement as floyd said
it works really well. And again as floyd mentioned we quickly felt that it was an integral
a part of the piece. I'm 70 and love most things digital...but your work flow and the
creativity involved to produce this song is waaaaay beyond me. So we'll just enjoy the
listens.

BTW, Janice says that the song very much reminds her of some 60's movie themes.

Spectacular production.

J&B

Hi Noel,

thanks a lot for listening and
your very kind review.

Guenter

Hi Shigeki,

I'm glad you liked it.
Thanks for commenting.

Guenter

Hi Floyd,

thanks for your very kind review. What you say about the song structure shows that we tick in the same way.
I was very pleased with your comments.

Guenter

Hi Dani,

thanks a lot for your very nice comments.
No, it's not a competition. It's just a
project of my own.

Guenter

Amazing. Absolutely amazing. I cannot even think how you would do this. Loved it.

Hi Kenny,

thanks a lot.

Guenter

Hi Pat,

I love your reviews. Thanks a lot for this one.

Guenter

Hi Charlie,

thanks a lot for your continuous kind comments.

Guenter

Hi Dan,

thanks a lot for commenting.
"I'm getting old! But I certainly like the result."
I AM old and like the result, too.

Guenter

Hi Mike,

I'm glad you liked it.
Thanks for commenting.

Guenter

Hi Mario,

I'm very happy about your positive feedback.
Thanks a lot.

Guenter

Guenter, a very well achieved BBB (Bossa Big Band) piece with BB
I imagine even how it could be with a human vocal...
Cheers
Pascal

Hi Janice & Bud,

thanks a lot for your very kind review.

Guenter

Hi Joanne,

thanks a lot for listening and commenting.

Guenter

Hi Pascal,

thanks for listening and your comment.
You're right, there could be human vocals.
But then it would lose a little of its charm, too.

Guenter

Excellent, WOW

Hi David,

thanks a lot.

Guenter

Very well done. Fascinating, engaging and lush.

Hi Lawrence,

thanks a lot.

Guenter

Das ist verdammt gut gemacht! This is damn well made

Love the tune!!! Great job!

Hi Mike,

thanks a lot for your positive feedback. Especially
as it's the first time you comment on one of my songs.

Guenter