Hi everybody,

all clear: no weird stuff in this one ...

It’s just a love song I wrote for Maha in 2008 and brought to life in late 2016, thus it’s the fifth song arranged with Band-in-a-box / RealBand and the fifth video produced with Camtasia.

And for Maha it was the fifth mixing job using RealBand, too.

The original video was a rather private one, more or less a slide show of pictures taken from our photo album, but later I turned it into a public version by replacing our pix by some beautiful romantic scenes hijacked from a lovely couple’s’ video (with a Creative Commons license, of course).

As you will see, I then - unlike in my recent videos - still added almost no own video material, but made ‘generously’ use of third party video clips.

The song is just as little spectacular as the vid - it’s rather a mainstream thing - I hope you will nevertheless enjoy listening and watching.

Thanks for taking the time to check it out.

Cheers,

Stefan

VIDEO (with lyrics)

AUDIO (with lyrics)

AUDIO (on Soundcloud)

And here’s the ‘band’:

Style is _JFMOVIN.STY (Jazz Funk Movin')

RealTracks in style: 1768:Bass, Electric, JazzFunkMovin Ev16 130
RealTracks in style: 1772:Piano, Electric, Rhythm JazzFunkMovin Ev16 130
RealTracks in style: 1770:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm JazzFunkMovinChords Ev16 130
RealTracks in style: 1771:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm JazzFunkMovinMuted Ev16 130

I replaced the original RealDrums in style (JazzFunkMovin^) by my own drum track (via MT-Power Drums)

And I added a B3 organ: RT673:

Horns arrangement written using the RB PianoRoll and brought to life by BigFish's Vintage Horns (via Kontakt 5)

Guitar Solo: me

Man, and I was hoping for some weird stuff!

Really well done, Stefan!

Great arrangement and production, and I really like the vocals and harmonies too.

Not to mention the guitar solo, I like your playing style.

Good song, enjoyed!

This is really extraordinary.

So well produced, great driving feel throughout, and all accompanied by a fantastic set of lyrics and outstanding vocal delivery.

Loved it from start to finish.

Great video which tells the story, and a solid driving piece of music.

Love your guitar and the cool playing!

Stefan,

I agree with the above comments. This is really well done.

A good love-song write - uptempo love songs are not easy to "get right" - and you've done that!

Super vocals and harmonies. Excellent horns!! A REALLY good mix (kudos the Maha). Nice guitar work.

All around good. Your best, I think... (so far).

fj

Nice work on this! Really, really catchy and I love how to implemented the MIDI horns. Some top notch harmonies to boot, and you got a hit! I thought the production sounded professional and concise as well.

You should be proud of this one - thanks for sharing

Ditto... nice work on that all the way around.

Stefan, this is very well done on all levels. Great vocals and guitar work and Maha nailed the mix. The video is also very well done. Much enjoyed, Tom

excellent Stefan, swinging 40s comes to mind here, Video again Brilliant.

Did you use a harmonizer for the backing vocal fx ?.

Enjoyed this very much.

You did a really awesome job on this one. Thanks for sharing!

Hi Stefan,

Can I borrow Maha, so she can mix my stuff? She is a real talent!
As are you! Wonderful song, well composed and arranged with your usual great guitar playing.

Very well done! I totally enjoyed listening to this!

Will

Hi, Stefan !:))


I do agree with those who
say that this is your best
so far ! Enjoyed it very much !

Cheers
Dani

I really did enjoy listening and watching...
You & Maha certainly create the most professional pleasing works...
I am really impressed with your creations.

Stefan,
you wrote for Maha and made her mix? What is this? It is like inviting a girl on a date and make her buy her own flowers?

Great job on this! Everything is superb from vocals to arrangement to mixing.

P.S. You took a romantic break and that is fine. Back to fun & weird stuff!

Thank you for sharing!

Misha.

Thank you Dave, I really appreciate your very kind comments. And don't you be afraid: There's already a lot of funny (or even weird) stuff queuing up

Take care,

Stefan

Well, VIDEOTRACK, that is really an awesome comment, thank you so much for it !!! I'm really glad you liked the song and the video.

Cheers,

Stefan

Hi Brian,

thanks a lot for listening and watching. And of course for your very kind words. As far as guitar playing is concerned: The 'faster' days are history - now it's Old Snailhand trying hard not to muddle up the strings...

Thanks again for the compliments.

Stefan

Hello Floyd,

thanks a lot for taking the time to watch and listen. I'm really flattered by what you commented, and, of course, I immediately told Maha (who unfortunately is still in the hospital) that you emphasized that she did a great job. I think that it will help her a bit to get well again...

Well, being a member of this great forum I think we all
agree on this motto: 'The best is yet to come'. Whatever, I'll do my very best...

All the best,

Stefan

Hi Deryk,

these are very kind words, thank you so much. Maha and I are really glad you enjoyed the song. We really appreciate yourr positive comment.

Cheers,

Stefan

Thanks, guitarhacker, that's really very kind of you!

Take care,

Stefan

Hello Tommy,

thank you so much for your lovely words and compliments. I passed "nailed the mix" to maha, who's still in hospital, and it really made her smile big.

Thanks for taking the time to watch and listen.

All the best,

Stefan

Hi beatmaster,

thank you very much for your kind words, I really appreciate them a lot.

As to your question: No, no harmonizer - every single note was squeezed out of those old and frayed vocal cords. But I have to admit that I had to slightly pitch correct two or three (OK, four or five...) notes of the middle part using the respective RealBand feature.

Cheers,

Stefan

Thanks, Ember, very much appreciated.

Kind regards,

Stefan

Hi Will,

I will ask Maha (who's still in hospital) if she would like to be borrowed... But you always do great mixing jobs yourself, so there's no real need, actually !!!!

Thank you so much for your very nice and friendly comment on this song which even means more to me as I know that you really have notion of music!

Have a nice weekend and all the best up north,

Stefan

Dear Dani,

what a nice comment - thank you so much for it. I always appreciate your remarks very much.

Have a nice (and maybe musically productive?) weekend.

Cheers,

Stefan

Dear Jim,

I really want to thank you so much for your most appreciated kind words. I'm so glad that you enjoyed both listening and watching.

Take care,

Stefan

Well, Misha, it's not quite like you said: I had written the song so long ago, and after Maha, ten years later, was still sure that my lover's oath hadn't been just jabber, she decided that I might be worth the mixing effort

Or you might regard it as sort of a payback thing...

Thanks a lot for your positive and kind comment on the song that apparently was taken care of by my Dr Jeckyll side wanting to start the year on a romantic note. But don't you be afraid: Mr Hyde is already peepng around the corner, carrying a big bag full of fun and weirtd stuff

Have a pleasant weekend.

Cheers,

Stefan

Stefan,

Great song... It really grooves and swings. Awesome vocal and production.

Bob

Hi Stefan,

Overall impression
Congratulations Stefan on a slick and agreeable track
Mix / Production
everything is clear, audible and in its place
Instrumentation
Cool horns if sometimes a touch intrusive
Cool organ sound
well played gtr solo
Vocals
nicely balanced between the lead and harmony parts
sung with conviction!
What I really liked
slick and agreeable track with an upbeat feel
the chord structure in verse
What you might like to return to
It might be an idea to check your lyrics out with a native English speaker pre-recording (you’ll avoid clunky lines like “can make the wrongest things right »
The drum track sounded a little too busy for my taste
Perhaps too long – there was a choice to be made between either the gtr solo or the horns interlude
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Nice tune Stefan!! Upbeat, bright, and happy! I'm sure your wife appreciated this beautiful love song! Take care. Greg

Impressive Stefan and Maha! I totally enjoyed everything about it.

Thanks a lot for your kind words, Bob. Glad you liked it.

Cheers,

Stefan

Hi Marc,

thanks a lot for your detailed review on the song. It's always very helpful to hear different opinions.

Cheers,

Stefan

Hi Greg,

oh yes, you bet she did ! Thanks a lot for your kind comment. Have a pleasent sunday!

Cheers,

Stefan

Thank you so much, Josie. I'm really glad you liked that little thing.

Take care,

Stefan

Firstly, we hope Maha is improving!

One word comes to mind listening to his tune...classy!

The vocals, the "old snail hand" guitar, the arrangement, back tracks and the mix are all, as Gegg Allman says, hittin' the note. Everything is in the pocket and result sounds excellent on the KRK's. It presents a very nice soundstage.

The video was lovely and we can also envision a B&W video with a set like you would have seen with Frank or Dean or Sammy.

Misha said "you wrote for Maha and made her mix? What is this? It is like inviting a girl on a date and make her buy her own flowers?" hahahha We like the flowers she bought!

Most excellent!

J&B

Another great song from you Stefan! You are producing some very good work! This has a beautiful clean mix with a top notch vocal! The horns are perfect for this one and I like the way you used them! Thanks, Torrey

Dear Janice, dear Bud,

like always your comment is so kind - thanks a lot for the nice things you wrote.

And, of course, thanks a lot for your good wishes for Maha - I will come back to this issue in a PM. But despite of all problems she was so glad when she heard that you had thought of her and that you liked her 'flowers'.

All the very best, and thank you so much for everything,

Stefan

Dear Torrey,

I'm always flattered by your very nice comments on my songs, and I really want to thank you for your kind words. I already passed your compliment about the mix to Maha who was very happy to hear this.

All the best,

Stefan

This is refreshingly original. As always, your vocals are good and cause one to listen closely to the whole production. Very peppy!

Dear Scott,

thank you so much for your kind comment. I'm always glad to hear that you enjoyed my stuff as I always do enjoy your songs and productions.

All the best from the Rhein-Main area

Stefan

Oh wow Stefan, like in many occasions, I'm late listening to songs here, By then, most everything has been said, so, ditto to everything here!

Mike B.

Hello, Stefan

I like the running feeling of this song.
This speed is comfortable.
The horn arrangement is excellent.
As many others said, great vocals and guitar work and Maha nailed the mix.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Hi Mike,

I really appreciate your kind and positive comment - thanks a lot!

Cheers,

Stefan

Dear Shigeki Adachi,

I'm a bit belated, sorry...

Thanks a lot for the kind words you found on my song - I'm really glad you enjoyed the listen.

Take care,

Stefan

I came back to watch your video again...
Its still as refreshing as the 1st time I viewed it.