Hello, forum friends
Sometimes I would like to make a sad song with French Chanson feel and I tried to make it.
Any comments encouraged.
Always welcome.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
Title: この次の恋 (Translation: My Next Love)
Vocal: Yoko K., my friend
Link:
https://soundcloud.com/animarorecords/my-next-loveStyle is _BALFRED.STY
RealTracks in style: ~481:Bass, Acoustic, Jazz Ballad Sw 085
RealTracks in style: ~487:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm Jazz Ballad Sw 085
RealTracks in style: ~555:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm Jazz Ballad Freddie Sw 085
RealDrums in Style: JazzBrushesSticks#1: a: JazzBrushesSticks#1b: JazzBrushesSticks#1
Additional Accordion played with Ethnophere
Additional 4 part Strings played with EastWest symphonic orchestra,
Additional Elec. Guitar played by Yamaha teacher
Scored by me
Summary of lyrics:
I already know
The ending of my next love
It will not be able to pass next summer
And it will be losing its brightness and will be decaying
I'm sure it will be the same as today
While holding an empty heart
I will be wandering about aimlessly in the city
And I will be standing in this place.
Why do people fall in love?
Though they know that sadness will come soon
Their pleasure will not last long
There can be no eternal love
But love is always marvelous
It starts with a little chest pain
And we notice suddenly
It ’s almost like a happy dream and time goes by
No one can choose well
Where love goes by himself
Even if the next love comes true
I don't want to suffer anymore
But one day, just like today
While holding an empty heart
I will be wandering about aimlessly in the city
I can see the image of my next love clearly
I truly understand
Shigeki and Yoko, you definitely captured what you set out to deliver.
This is beautiful in every way.
Musically, lyrically, and vocally perfect. The beautiful French feel has been delivered, without question.
A quality production from every angle. Well done.
REALLY cool melody and arrangement.
Excellent singing and playing.
The strings, when louder, seem to live outside the song.
Shigeki, that is absolutely lovely.
Yoko's vocal, the arrangement, the instrumentation and the
mix are outstanding.
You definitely met your objective and have much
enjoyed listening to it.
Congrats!!
J&B
Shigeki Adachi,
This is beautiful.
Yoko's vocal is very expressive.
The backing tracks are well constructed. The strings sound good. The accordion is a good choice.
A very enjoyable listen.
fj
What a lovely song. Very different from your last song. Super vocal and backtrack. Well done
Shigeki
A beautiful arrangement, lovely vocal and such a smooth overall production.
Very nicely done.
Peter
I like wistful songs and this is no exception
Reminds me of melancholy Asian movies and for some strange reason, music of Norah Jones. Beautiful vocals and enjoyable warm arrangement, the accordion gives nice mood. The chord progression shows clearly your professional skills in composing.
Janne
Shigeki,
Yoko is such a talented vocalist- she captures the melancholy mood beautifully...and you have written a lovely melody here.
Your arrangement is, as always, very professional and serves the song well.
I don`t know Enthnophere but the accordion is convincing.
Robert
Everything sounds super to me! Good work with the strings, and the accordion works really well.
Yoko's got an excellent voice, and really carries the song.
Shigeki,
you did it again.You created another beatiful song and managed it to produce it excellent in a nice arrangement and have it sung by a extra-ordinary fine singer.
Wow - you did an amazing job with this. The singer blew me away - and not just that, the whole piece is so full and lush. It really is beautiful. I wouldn't a thing. Thanks for sharing
Shigeki Adachi, your orchestration skills are second to none. Excellent work here.
Yoko is an excellent singer with fantastic vocal control.
This is one lush beautiful song. You both should be very proud of this one.
This is a really beautiful use of the _BALFRED.STY! Excellent job, and really lovely lyrics as well.
Hi Shigeki ...
You have composed such a beautiful song. You are such a fabulous arranger! Lovely melody, track selection and mixing!
And I always love to hear Yoko sing ... she is so talented!
This was beautiful in every way and you fully succeeded in accomplishing your goal. I felt as though I were sitting at the Moulin Rouge listening to your orchestra perform and Yoko singing it so beautifully. Just a note: I lived in Europe almost 12 years and have been to the Moulin Rouge twice ... this song would fit in perfectly!).
Wishing you and Yoko everything good ...
Alan
Beautiful and full of feeling. Enjoyed the listen.
Soft, gentle, & lovely...
I enjoyed listening very much...
Yoko's voice reminded me of Olivia Newton-John...
Very pleasing to the ears!
Trevor,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune, the arrangement, the vocalist and the lyrics.
I much appreciate your words "The beautiful French feel has been delivered, without question."
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
rayc,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune, the arrangement and the performers.
Certainly, I'm always confused about the volume balance between the main melody and obligato melodies.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
Janice & Bud,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune, the arrangement and the vocalist.
I have loved French Chansons and I sometimes Would like to make such songs.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
floyd,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune and the arrangement and the vocalist.
And I am very happy you like the accordion.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
Scott,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune, the arrangement and the vocalist.
I always would like to make songs of various genres.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
Peter,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune, the arrangement and the vocalist.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
Janne,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune, the arrangement and the vocalist.
I much appreciate your compliments to the chord progression.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
Robert,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune, the arrangement and the vocalist.
I misspelled the VST instrument playing the accordion.
Ethnosphere is correct.
It is a VST instrument specialized in the sounds of various ethnic instruments.
It was released more than 15 years ago and does not work on the current Macintosh.
However, since it has very good tones, when it is necessary, I operate it on Windows 7 to render to a WAV file and import it to the Macintosh.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
David,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune, the arrangement and the accordion.
I much appreciate your compliments to Yoko's vocal.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
Rob,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune and the arrangement.
I much appreciate your compliments to the vocalist.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
Dear Shigeki & and Ms. 'Yoko K.'...
Listening to My Next Love caused me to ask myself this question: if I could use only a single word to describe the sound, the feel, and the musical texture of your productions, that word would be...elegance.
Your songs nearly always possess a polish, a sheen, of the kind that a furniture-maker would lavish upon the finish of the wood that becomes the one-of-a-kind chair produced with his/her skillful hands.
The floating, firm and steady swing tempo of this song, accompanied by the spare, romantic-sounding piano fills, the stylish walk of the bass notes, and the leisurely brushwork of the drums, is perfect for the 'French Chanson feel' you were after. And, as usual, your strings section arrangement is the silken thread that winds through the set like a woman's scarf carried aloft by a breeze. The accordion doesn't sound anything like a so-called 'virtual instrument' -- it has the sound of a live musical presence in your artful hands. The electric guitar solo performed by your Yamaha teacher is a fine example of how a musical instrument can be made to 'speak' to a listener.
Ms. Yoko K., your vocal performance sounds absolutely effortless, though I presume it's the result of years of instruction and practice, practice, and even more practice. May I ask which singers you consider the most inspirational?
There is very little 'jazz' music posted to the forum, which is nowhere near a complaint, but just an observation. There is way too much excellently-produced music in all generes posted there to lament the dearth of jazz compositions. Nonetheless, Shigeki, your productions are helping to keep the jazz/big-band flame burning brightly, and that's especially true as Band-in-a-Box expands and refines its jazz styles and Real Tracks.
LOREN
Deryk,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune.
I much appreciate your compliments to Yoko's vocal.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
Mario,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune and the orchestration.
I much appreciate your compliments to Yoko's vocal.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
Ember,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune.
I much appreciate your compliments to the use of RT.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
Alan,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune, the arrangement and the vocalist.
I have been to Paris only once for a business trip.
But, I have loved French Chansons for a long time and I sometimes would like to make such songs.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
Hello, Mark
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune.
I am very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
Hello, Jim
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune.
I much appreciate your compliments to Yoko's vocal.
I am very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
こんにちは Shigeki Adachi.
You've done it again!!!
What a spectacular composition, arrangement and orchestration. The song stopped playing about 5 minutes ago and I'm still sitting thinking, "Gosh that was good! How does he manage to create such beautiful music?"
You certainly know how to take a style, in this case the Chanson style that I associate with Mauriat and Legrand and others, and you make it your own. You and your Yamaha teachers are very skillful musicians. Yoko's singing is wonderful.
I love the II-V progressions in the bridge and the key changes were awesome! And that guitar solo... what a great idea to have rhythmic tug-of-war between your backing in a relaxed swing based on triplet 1/8th notes and the guitar solo spending a lot of time playing with a 1/16th straight note feel (at least that's how it sounded to me). The overall effect was very classy music.
Once again, I am in awe of your talent.
A terrific listen.
ありがとうございました
Noel
Dear Loren,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune.
I was deeply moved by your comments that were very detailed and approached to the core of the work.
I am also very honored to hear your compliments for the accordion tone and the singer.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Sincerely,
Shigeki Adachi
Dear Noel,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune.
And I much appreciate your compliments to the singer and Yamaha teacher.
I would like to express my respect for your ability to analyze music.
I also love the II-V progressions and the key changes.
In particular, the modulation up to minor 3rd degree is my favorite and I often use it for my music.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Sincerely,
Shigeki Adachi
Shigeki, you certainly achieved what you set out to do! I am always in awe of your ability to produce such high quality work! This is another example of that! It's flawless and flows so well! Your vocalist did such a wonderful job here! Thanks, Torrey
Torrey,
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
I am really glad you like this tune.
I much appreciate your compliments to Yoko's vocal.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
You have such a gift for melody!!! This is just beautiful!!! Yoko did a wonderful vocal on this. I would take a little off the low end of her voice and make it a little wetter...just a personal preference. WONDERFUL!!!! Take care. Greg
Hi Shigeki,
I really like this song. It for sure has deep French connections and it is wonderful to listen to.
The Japanese language is interesting in how it sometimes can sound "hard" and aggressive like in some of the dialogues in the Kurosawa movies and other times the tone of the language can just sound very beautiful like it is the case with your song.
Thanks a lot for sharing!
Will