CAPTIVATING

Always wanted to do an orchestral kind of thing.
First I generated three different melodies with the BIAB melodist and imported those in UJAM studio.
Created a basic arrangement there and then converted 2 of the melodies into solo instruments (Diva and Dreamy Saxophone).
Next, I Imported everything into RealBand and did some editing, well quite a lot of editing actually.
Finally I used the third melody as an inspiration for the vocals.

Anne-Marie did the video editing.

Hope you like it, comments are encouraged!

Rob

PS, if you see an ad appearing at the end of the video, that's my own ;-)

Lyrics

I count the days, I sit at night
I sense you near, somehow that feeling grows
another place, another town
the life I had, held me in chains

I want to go just where you'll lead me
I want to feel those things you do
I'm giving into the things I never knew
so please don't ever bring me down

cause I watched you close, time and again
all the things you won, all the things you lost
for the things you'll be, about the things you were
you'll dream at night, putting up a fight

I want to go there where you'll lead me
I want to feel the things you do
I will look at the things you're showing me
I want to feel where I belong

I really enjoyed this! It totally made me want to get up and go on a journey and explore the nearby places I have yet to see. Maybe I'll go for a hike once I'm no longer sick! Absolutely wonderful tune, and the video-editing is great as always. Good job you guys.

Thanks Ember!

No serious health issues I hope....
Well, you're a lot closer to NY then we are. This song is my tribute to it.
If we ever get the money..... we'll surely go there.

Rob

What a nice texture of sounds you weaved into a very cool backing for your voices. I've always loved the symphony so this was very much enjoyed.

very creative and it sounds great

as always, strong melodies and catchy!

love the mix

enjoyed,

Kenny

Hi rob and Anne Marie. Thanks for giving us a glimpse into how this was made. It is very impressive. I also want to start doing some more orchestral type stuff. Enjoyed it very much. Thank you.

Hello, Rob and Anne-Marie

The sound is very impressive.
Very creative!
Timpani and strings are very cool and effective.
The vocals and harmonies are excellent as usual.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

This is really captivating, especially the intro really leads to the strong emotional experience. The powerful orchestration supports the will to live and feel described in the lyrics. Excellent symphonic arrangement.

Janne

First class song Rob and Anne-Marie. Loved the video. Super vocal and incredible backtrack. Well done..

Rob & Anne-Marie,
A beautiful blend of orchestral and electronic sounds with a strong melody and very good vocals.
You`ve done a fine job translating the BiaB melodies to fit so I have a feeling we`ll be hearing more using these techniques.
Maybe its the Diva sound,but I`m reminded ( happily!) of OMD.

Robert

Rob/Anne-Marie, great work again! The audio track is exceptional with a top level vocal performance! The video work is, as usual, the best we see on the forum in my opinion! The sharp cuts from scene to scene in sinc with the audio is great! Take care Torrey

Rob & Anne-Marie,

Captivating, indeed! A wonderful texture of sounds. Big, expansive. Really well put together. The staccato feel to the orchestration makes this move well throughout.

The video is exceptional - as always.

Rob - I really like the space that your vocal sits in on this - seems different - a little more out-front than usual and some really nice reverb on it...

Excellent work.

fj

Rob & Anne-Marie

So very clever (thanks for the work flow information) and a beautiful lush arrangement with an exceptional video accompaniment.
Top quality work all round.

Peter

Thank you Josie, much appreciated!

Rob

Rob and Anne-Marie,

Wow! Everything you do is always so professional and well done. Your vocals really shine on this one (as always). Love the orchestration!

Steve

Hi Anne-Marie & Rob,

Wow - what a production! Everything about this is top shelf. I can't imagine how it could be better. To say this fabulous would be huge understatement. The timpanis and your excellent vocal sold it for me. This is one of the best productions I've heard on these pages in a long time. Congrats!

Alan

Signature Rob and Anne Marie quality musicianship and video. So Professional at every level. Your work is always such a joy to watch and hear....


Charlie

The first words that came to mind were 'Genius'

But after listening to the material, I changed my mind. Now, 'Exceptional Genius'.

This is some of the most remarkable material ever delivered on this forum.

Exceptional Genius - yes. Very remarkable, very, very, remarkable.

Great you two!!

The title sure does this justice! It is extremely captivating.

Love the video shots. Some of my favorite NYC scenes.

Great sounds, great mix and great job!

Wow, what a tune! It sounds so lush, full, and emotional This is truly a work of art. It makes me feel energetic, curious, and awed. You should be proud of this!

Thanks so much for sharing

What more is there to say? Seriously.

J&B

Thank you Kenny, appreciated!

Rob

Thank you Joanne, appreciated!
Yes, this was fun doing. Never tried anything like this before.
It was also a completely different way of using BIAB.

Rob

Thank you, that is much appreciated!

Rob

Very nice song and super video. Beautiful images and lights in it.
Very well done.

Sergio

Thank you Janne, this is surely appreciated!

Thank you Scott, that is appreciated!

Rob

Truly excellent and "Captivating"!! Love your choices of the electronic sounds along with traditional orchestral sounds. Wonderful job!! Take care. Greg

Thank you Robert!
Yes, I love the diva sound too, Ujam did a very nice job on this one.
Speaking of 80s pop, I hope to come up with a sound like Talk Talk (it's my life, Renée, such a shame) someday. They are my absolute 80s favorite!

Rob

Thank you Torrey! Very flattering indeed, and appreciated!

Thank you Floyd, that is very much appreciated!

I used the cakewalk vst plug-in (Z3TA) for my vocals

Thanks again
Rob

Thank you Peter, much appreciated!
Rob

Rob and Anne-Marie, I almost missed this one but I'm glad that I didn't. This is fantastic. Great vocal and backing tracks. The video fits perfectly.

This is outstanding!

Thank you Steve, that is much appreciated!

Rob

Wow, Alan that is quite a compliment!
Thank you.

Rob

Wow Trevor, how flattering!
Thank you!
Rob

Wow that's a big awesome....

Thank you!

Thank you Charlie, David, Deryk, Sergio, Greg and Mario for your positive comments.
Much appreciated!

Rob