This is a remix of a song Di and I originally recorded in 2011. All the backing tracks are new using BIAB RTs. The original was recorded using a different music program. But the vocal is Di's original track from 2011, before her health nose-dived.

The lyric is a bit cheesy but was written to emulate the Bossa Nova style from the early 1960s - think of Edie Gorme' or Kim Novak, if you're old enough to remember either of them.

Any comments appreciated, particularly regarding the mix - I played with the mix all afternoon and still not sure if I have volume of the various tracks pretty close to where they should be. Thanks in advance.

****** Song Summary - Dance Of Love *************

File:Dance of Love - Remix
Key=D , Tempo 125, Length (m:s)=3:42
4 bar intro, 108 bar chorus, from bar 5 to bar 112. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
Soloist track has 698 notes, Soloist harmony is < no harmony >(0)
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes

Style is _BNGGRSL.STY (Slow Bossa w/ Piano & Nylon Guit)

BassCustom Synth is Synth/Plugin Loaded
DrumsCustom Synth is Synth/Plugin Loaded
PianoCustom Synth is Synth/Plugin Loaded
GuitarCustom Synth is Synth/Plugin Loaded

RealTracks in style: ~~921:Bass, Acoustic, Bossa Ev 110
RealTracks in song: ~925:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm Bossa Ev 110
RealTracks in style: ~~1104:Guitar, Nylon, Rhythm BossaGrooveComp Ev 140
Loop in Song: World\Latin - boss120b_rim_ride1 drums ev8.wav
RealTracks in song: 704:Flute, Soloist Bossa Ev 140
RealDrums in style: BossaBrushes#1: a: Brushes b: BusyBrushes

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Dance Of Love

I no longer have a copy of the lyric but I will transcribe it late this afternoon and post it then. Di has 2 medical appointments between now and then.

Here is the lyric, as promised ...

Dance Of Love
© 2011 Alan D. David, BMI / Diana Randall, BMI

(v1)
Take my hand, gently pull me to my feet
Hold me close, as our bodies meet
The Bossa Nova plays, and my body sways
When you look into my eyes, it’s then I realize
We’re dancing the dance of love

(v2)
Whisper soft, sweet magic in my ear
Lead me on, say the words I want to hear
I know this can’t be wrong, it’s written in the song
We can dance all night, and greet the morning light
As we dance the dance of love

CHORUS
Don’t believe in love at first sight
But somehow I know this is right
I know I want to dance with you
Forever, the dance of love

(v)
And now each night, every single day
We dance, the Bossa Nova way
We know the moves, we make them so smooth
We feel in love, to that Latin beat
Dancing the dance of love

CHORUS
Don’t believe in love at first sight
But somehow I know this is right
I know I want to dance with you
Forever the dance of love

Alan,

Wow! This is really outstanding...

Love the remix and Di's performance. I also love the way it captures the era so well.

Bob

Alan,

Excellent! In all regards. The mix is very well balanced.

Di sounds great!

Nice re-do.

fj

Really nice work on this one I love the upbeat and positive it is! The bossa groove is superb and got my toe tapping right away. I can imagine this sounding great in a live setting.

Really good job here - thanks for sharing!

Cheesy or not, this song is lovely and the lyrics totally suite the style! Thanks so much for sharing!

This was nicely done.

Enjoyed it.

Bob and Floyd,

Thanks so much. We appreciate those kind words and encouragement. Tis always a pleasure to hear from both of you.

Alan & Di

Deryk & Ember,

You are too nice. We both appreciate all that so much. Best to everyone at PG Music.

Alan & Di

So nice to hear Di singing. Loved this song. Cool rhythm to this song. Well done

Beat Master,

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for letting us know and for the listen.

Alan & Di

Al,
As a relative newbie here I think that`s the first time I`ve really heard Di sing...all I can say is, WOW! Nuanced phrasing, sensuous interpretation, beautiful tone... all so much more important than the lyrics here ( which are just fine).
Very, very good backing track- the flute is a perfect fit.
All the best to you both,

Robert

This nailed that 60's Bossa-Nova style perfectly. That flute was the perfect lead instrument! Di's singing is fantastic. The mix is spot on, don't change it.

Robert,

Thank you! We appreciate that very much. I'll pass on to her your wonderful comments regarding her singing. Her health is very poor now and she's in bed most of the time. But I'll make sure she gets a chance to read them tomorrow. Thanks again.

Alan

Mario,

You are always so kind to our music. We appreciate that very much. And we're delighted you enjoyed this one. Taming that flute and, on occasion the piano, was quite a task. I compressed them as much as possible without loosing their tone and ambience, but I still spent almost an hour manually adjusting the volume at the individual measure level. I'm delighted the effort ended with kind words such as yours. Again, many thanks.

Alan & Di

Alan and Di,

Really nice on every level. I really enjoy a good bossa. Backing sounds great, and Di's vocal is just right.

Very well done!

Steve

Loving it here! Sounds like it came right out of the 60's, lyrics and arrangement spot on and Di really nailed that vocal.

Cheese is yummy!

I'm literally finishing a cheese sandwich as I write this, but that's not what I'm referring to.

I especially enjoyed the vocal. It's nice to hear the flute get some love in the arrangement.

Thank you so much, Steve. So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for letting us know. Wishing you the very best.

Alan & Di

Awwwwwww .... thank you so much, Josie! We appreciate that so much. We see this as something between "Girl From Ipanema" (Astrid Gilberto) and "Blame It On The Bossa Nova" (Edie Gorme'), closer to the former rather than the latter. Glad it works for you. Wishing you well.

Alan & Di

Sounds great. Love the vocal and the new mix sounds so good on our monitors.

The vocal and flute are standout!

J&B

Hello Al-David, Thank you for sharing this with us. Love the overall vibe of this! Very easy to listen to. Well done!

baccarah sound ,great vocals and production.lovely feel and melody

Hi, Al & Di !


This is my new AlDifav !
I´m always weak for a
magicly sweet bossa like
this one and Di does
a marvelous interpretation !!!

WOW !

Cheers
Dani

Sounds great y'all! Di sounds really good on those vocals!

I really enjoyed this!

Hello, Alan & Di

A really nice bossa nova!
I remembered Edie Gorme.
So nice to hear Di singing.
The amount of reverb applied to vocal is reminiscent of the 60's.
Very good backing track. It just fits the vocal.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Hi dany,

Thanks so much. And yes ... cheeses **IS** yummy! It's particularly good on, well ...almost anything!

Glad you liked it. I'll pass on your greeting to Di and tell her about your nice words regarding her vocal. She's in bed most of the time other than when she has to go to the hospital, everyday, for an infusion. She'll appreciate your kindness as much as I do.

And yeah, flutes get a bad rap. Certain elements of Jazz and Latin music would be much less colorful without them - classical music, too.

Thanks again.

Alan

Thanks so much, you two! Yeah, Di really nailed that vocal! But, that's pretty much normal for her. She misses not being able to sing. She goes to the hospital every day for an infusion of some really strong medicine and then spends 90% of her remaining time in bed. I'm glad I found this old vocal track so I could work a new arrangement around it with the BIAB Real Tracks. Glad you enjoyed it! Again, many thanks.

Alan

Thanks a bunch, Joe! Glad you liked it. Appreciate you saying so. best to you.

Alan

David,

We always appreciate your feedback so much. Glad it plays well for you. I just read your comment to her, regarding her vocal. You put a smile on her face - first one in quite some time. Thank you for that. Wishing you and yours the very best.

Alan

Hi Shigeki,

We're delighted you liked the song! I wondered who would be the first to notice the extra reverb on her voice. It was pretty common back then. I like some reverb as it makes a vocal sound fuller and warmer. But too much muddles it. I think we stopped short of muddling it!

Thanks for all the very nice comments. Wishing to the best,

Alan

First class vocals!
Al, the mix sounds very OK on our speakers, simply great work.

Thank you very much, Ann-Marie and Rob! We're delighted it sounds good to you. Wishing you both the very best.

Alan

Love that era Al....and you've captured in beautifully. Excellent vocals by Di!! Really great arrangement and mix too! It all works for me!! Take care. Greg

Al-David,

Great sounding tune—Di does a terrific job on the vocals. All in all, you capture the Bossa Nova style perfectly. Oh, and that flute—it kills! Well done!

All the best,

Deej