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Posted By: jannesan The Gift Of Life - 12/20/17 02:12 PM
The Gift Of Life

Here is my last showcase song for this year. It is about life, the most valuable gift you receive and you get it only once, so it really is worth taking care of. I made the arrangement with a 'more is more' motto in my mind, so it is filled with everything (for example 9 drum tracks, 7 choir tracks, 10 different VST instruments used), like a fully decorated Christmas tree smile

Vocals once again by Miira, my diligent musical partner of this year. I have worked on almost 30 songs with her this year, so this year has been very productive for me. If you are interested, you can see a collection of my work from this year, samples from 37 songs (BIAB used in all of them) with videos clips I have taken recently: Music and videos of 2017

Merry Christmas to all Band-in-a-box users and PG Music smile

RealDrums: SmoothJazzBallad
Loops: 7 drum loops

RealTracks:
Electric Piano #2506
Electric Guitar #1597, #833
Pedal Steel #2542

MST:
SynthPad #1805 (ST3)

MIDI From the style SENDER.STY:
Bass (Kinetic metal)
Pad (Vocalise2)
Piano (GPO5)
PolySynth (GPO5-choir)

Other MIDI:
drums (Apocalypse Percussion Elements)
Chimes (COMB - RT1597 converted to MIDI in Melodyne, Kinetic Metal)
choir (Olympus Elements, Cantus)
Santura
Balinese drums


Vocals: Miira

Lyrics:

Only once you receive the gift of life wrapped up
only once you can feel the excitement of a pup
you've been built with love and caring for the play
to endure much longer than a toy that is shortly thrown away.

You are not a Barbie, perfection in brochures
you've been handcrafted, incomplete, real but immature
a brittle doll asking you to love her with all your thoughts and heart
to remember to thank for the gift of cosmic art.

You arrive here without your personal guide book
parents teach their own ways sad days to overlook
we'll bring forth the historic message of Yule
maybe we'll get some answers at the lifelong school.

The chocolate box of life contains a few tasty treats filled with happiness.

You are born to dwell in this small unfinished ark
you may not get used to suffering, the cold of the dark
still you can feel the warming sun, a star above the stall
the green of a tree and the beauty of the sparkling life in all.

Through the telescope of life
you will understand
you are a crumb among the stars
but unique and special.

You can now sink into the wondrous world of the book of life.



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Janne
Posted By: sslechta Re: The Gift Of Life - 12/20/17 05:20 PM
Loved the song Janne. The beginning almost had an India kind of influence. Good overall vibe, thank you!
Posted By: furry Re: The Gift Of Life - 12/20/17 08:42 PM
Excellent song
Posted By: Greg Johnson Re: The Gift Of Life - 12/21/17 04:29 PM
Beautifully done Janne!! Love the arrangement-wonderful ethereal feel. Love the wandering melody and very thought provoking lyric. Love Miira's vocal!! This is a gem!! Take care. Greg
Posted By: Guitarhacker Re: The Gift Of Life - 12/21/17 05:36 PM
THAT is really creative.

Nice use of the midi stuff.
Posted By: animarorecords Re: The Gift Of Life - 12/23/17 03:45 AM
Hello, Janne

Very nice song!
Very beautiful melody and the chord progression!
Magnificent arrangement!
You show your real ability in this tune.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi
Posted By: jannesan Re: The Gift Of Life - 12/23/17 01:29 PM
Originally Posted By: sslechta
Loved the song Janne. The beginning almost had an India kind of influence. Good overall vibe, thank you!


Thanks Steve for your kind words, I'm glad you loved my song smile

Janne
Posted By: jannesan Re: The Gift Of Life - 12/23/17 01:30 PM
Originally Posted By: furry
Excellent song


Thanks Graham for your excellent feedback laugh

Janne
Posted By: jannesan Re: The Gift Of Life - 12/23/17 01:32 PM
Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
Beautifully done Janne!! Love the arrangement-wonderful ethereal feel. Love the wandering melody and very thought provoking lyric. Love Miira's vocal!! This is a gem!! Take care. Greg


Thanks Greg for your kind words, especially about the arrangement and vocal smile Always nice to read your positive words smile

Janne
Posted By: jannesan Re: The Gift Of Life - 12/23/17 01:32 PM
Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
THAT is really creative.

Nice use of the midi stuff.


Thanks Herb for your nice words smile

Janne
Posted By: dani48 Re: The Gift Of Life - 12/23/17 01:33 PM
Hi, Janne & Miira !:))


Such a sweet Christmas tune !
Wishing you both a most Merry
X-mas and a most Happy New Year !

Cheers
Dani
Posted By: jannesan Re: The Gift Of Life - 12/23/17 01:35 PM
Originally Posted By: animarorecords
Very nice song!
Very beautiful melody and the chord progression!
Magnificent arrangement!
You show your real ability in this tune.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi


Thanks Shigeki for all your rewarding words, very beautiful Christmas gift smile Merry Christmas and happy New Year you too smile

Janne
Posted By: RnAM Re: The Gift Of Life - 12/23/17 06:11 PM
This is a really "Jannesan song"!
Very nice arrangement and vocal.

Rob and Anne-Marie
Posted By: jannesan Re: The Gift Of Life - 12/28/17 02:23 PM
Originally Posted By: RnAM
This is a really "Jannesan song"!
Very nice arrangement and vocal.

Rob and Anne-Marie


Thanks Rob and Anne-Marie, I appreciate your kind comment smile Yes, really my type of song laugh

Janne
Posted By: Belladonna Re: The Gift Of Life - 12/28/17 02:43 PM
Beautiful and thought provoking. Perfect for this season.
Posted By: Scott C Re: The Gift Of Life - 12/28/17 04:57 PM
Love the intro. Super vocal. Excellent lyrics...
Posted By: Torrey Bliss Re: The Gift Of Life - 12/30/17 01:41 AM
Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
Beautifully done Janne!! Love the arrangement-wonderful ethereal feel. Love the wandering melody and very thought provoking lyric. Love Miira's vocal!! This is a gem!! Take care. Greg


Janne, Greg has said it perfectly for me! You always provide high quality work! Thanks, Torrey
Posted By: jannesan Re: The Gift Of Life - 12/31/17 04:32 AM
Originally Posted By: Belladonna
Beautiful and thought provoking. Perfect for this season.


Thanks Belladonna for your positive words smile

Janne
Posted By: jannesan Re: The Gift Of Life - 12/31/17 04:33 AM
Originally Posted By: Scott C
Love the intro. Super vocal. Excellent lyrics...


Thanks Scott, I'm glad you like the vocal and lyrics smile

Janne
Posted By: jannesan Re: The Gift Of Life - 12/31/17 04:33 AM
Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
Beautifully done Janne!! Love the arrangement-wonderful ethereal feel. Love the wandering melody and very thought provoking lyric. Love Miira's vocal!! This is a gem!! Take care. Greg


Janne, Greg has said it perfectly for me! You always provide high quality work! Thanks, Torrey


Thanks Torrey for your kind words smile

Janne
Posted By: Sergio Guarneri Re: The Gift Of Life - 12/31/17 03:40 PM


Another excellent song. Excellent bells sound and great effects used.
Super vocal.

Very nice lyrics and melody.

I liked the drums sound too.

Happy new year Jannesan & Mira. smile
Posted By: David Snyder Re: The Gift Of Life - 12/31/17 03:55 PM
Beautiful man. A real gift to us for the end of the year.

Thanks!
Posted By: jannesan Re: The Gift Of Life - 01/02/18 05:02 PM
Originally Posted By: dani48
Hi, Janne & Miira !:))
Such a sweet Christmas tune !
Wishing you both a most Merry
X-mas and a most Happy New Year !
Cheers
Dani


Thanks Dani for your wishes and comment smile Have an enjoyable New Year!

Janne
Posted By: jannesan Re: The Gift Of Life - 01/02/18 05:03 PM
Originally Posted By: Sergio Guarneri

Another excellent song. Excellent bells sound and great effects used.
Super vocal.
Very nice lyrics and melody.
I liked the drums sound too.
Happy new year Jannesan & Mira. smile


Thanks Sergio for your positive feedback smile Happy New Year!

Janne
Posted By: jannesan Re: The Gift Of Life - 01/02/18 05:04 PM
Originally Posted By: David Snyder
Beautiful man. A real gift to us for the end of the year.

Thanks!


Thanks David, your words are a perfect gift for the start of the new year laugh

Janne
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