"Signs"

A jazz ballad with me performing the vocal.

https://www.soundclick.com/music/songInfo.cfm?songID=14220332

Style is _J085_GB.STY (Cool Jazz Ballad)
Key = Ebm, Tempo @ 80, Meter = 4/4

Real Tracks:

#481: Acoustic bass by Neil Swainson
#484: Electric guitar by Oliver Gannon
#2391: Tenor sax solo by Eric Alexander
#1223: Vibes by Steve Nelson
RealDrums by Craig Scott

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VERSE ONE

Signs in your eyes, they don't lie, so don't you,
I've been replaced, but by who?

VERSE TWO

Signs, on your face, make the case, you're in love,
With someone who isn't me

BRIDGE

Why do I cry, when I know that it's hopeless?
And why won't you just set me free?
Your alibis cannot disguise what you won't confess
Does the truth hurt you more than me?

VERSE THREE

Signs in your eyes, they don't lie, so don't you,
I've been replaced, but by who?

VERSE FOUR

Signs on your face make the case you're in love,
With someone who isn't me...

Hi, Loren.

Cool relaxed jazz ballad. Nicely sung.

The entrance of the sax made me almost fall out of my chair.

The flute was a pleasant surprise. Neat ending in the vibes.

LOREN,

A really nice jazz ballad.

Good BAND. Nice use of vibes.

You have a good voice for the style. Smooth. A cool timbre...

Well done.

fj

Loren,

I think that is the first time I have heard you sing - very impressive!

Love the laid back feel of this song and the mix is great.

Bob

shades of some classy jazz from a decade I didn't attend. Crooning vocals keeping up with the changes impressively. Great little combo with some sweet surprises. All in all, a sweet slice of that nostalgia that never goes away (and never will, with any luck).

Excellent melody, and the perfect arrangement. Great choices on instruments. Well sung and highly polished, Loren.

Hi Loren
I don't know why but from the get go I am transported to a nightclub at 2.00 AM and the real action is just getting started
"Signs on your face make the case you're in love With someone who isn't me"
Damn , I want to know what the lady has to say! Maybe you can reveal the outcome in your next song.
I love the pressence and seperation of the drums and bass and all other instruments are nicely placed in the mix which gives a sense of space and depth.I can imagine Sinatra doing this fine song. Funny how jazz can sometimes Outblues the Blues.I enjoyed this , well done.
cheers
Gary.

Mr. Cuny...

I am as impressed with the economy of your expression as I am grateful for your comments on the song. Thank you for listening.

Mr. Floyd Jane...

Nice to hear from you, sir! Thank you for commenting so positively on the song.

Hello, 'rsdean'...

Thank you for expressing the pleasure you experienced while listening to the song!

Hello, 'Tangmo'...

Your comments sound like liner notes on a record album, very stylish, compact and entertaining. Thank you, sir!

Hello, 'BabuMusic'...

Thanks for listening and also for your encouraging comments!

Hello, Mr. Weder...

If am successful in regaining the lady's attention, the title of her song would probably be something like, "What Part of My Signs Did You Not Understand, Buster?", ha, ha! I am especially grateful to you for comments on the mix. Sinatra, eh? That would be just fine with me! Thank you for listening to the song, Mr. Weder.

Wow, I really liked this. I liked where your melody went. Great vocal. Excellent work.

If am successful in regaining the lady's attention, the title of her song would probably be something like, "What Part of My Signs Did You Not Understand, Buster?"

:):):)

One word immediately comes to mind ... CLASSY

Janice said she was taken back to a very cool jazz bar that we visited in Charleston SC many years ago.
Your write is very emotive and the vocal picked that up and nailed the feeling.

Your band is excellent! How long have you been playing with those guys/gals?

And your mix set up the perfect soundstage on our monitors with a genuinely live feel.

Good to see you around and we much enjoyed your re-entry.

J&B

Loren

I liked it.

Peter


I'll just elaborate a touch - vocals were very genre appropriate and as Bud said classy. Very nice backing by the band and overall a very polished composition.

Cool tune Loren. Excellent vocal. Loved the backtrack. Sax was a really nice add. Very well done...

A cinematic and ageless story which is easy to relate. "Does the truth hurt you more than me?" strong write. The suffering in the vocals is nicely present. The chorus melody is pleasantly unexpected.
Great sounding nightclub band, the flute part is very tasty and I like the vibe ending, could have been even longer.

Janne

P.S. Cry Me A River started playing in my head after I stopped listening to your song. Maybe I need few more listenings

Loren,
This is an excellent lyric; the hurt tempered by a hint of world-weary humour that keeps the mood afloat... as does your resonant vocal and genre-perfect arrangement.
This is a rarely heard style here and you present it with class.

Robert

Loren,
Some serious crooning Jazz you got going here. Excellent composition. Liked this line:
"Your alibis cannot disguise what you won't confess
Does the truth hurt you more than me?"
Super vocals! Mix and production is PRO level. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

Nice arrangement my friend. Lyrics and vocals superb, heart felt.

Mike B.

'TuneMonger', thank you for listening to the song and commenting on it!

Dear Bud & Ms. Janice...

Music was made to be listened to, so I'm deeply grateful that you listened to 'Sighns' and revealed what you enjoyed about it! Concerning 'the band', all praise must go to Band-in-a-Box software that makes desktop musicians sound like professional performers.

'PeterF', thank you for listening so closely to the song and providing specific feedback!

Hello, 'Scott C'...

Thank you for listening and sharing your thoughts about the song!

Hello, 'jannesan'. I think your recall of 'Cry Me A River' is a flattering response to your audition of my song. Julie London's performance was unforgettable!

'Robertkc', your comments about the song are very gratifying. Thanks for listening!

Hello, Misha. I'm happy to receive your compliments about the song. Thank you!

Dear Mike B. a.k.a. 'cubanpete'...

From one creator of jazz music to another, I am honored to have you out there in the audience. Thank you for sharing what you felt about the song!

Hi Loren,



I love that Oliver Gannon (famous brother of Peter Gannon) guitar Realtrack. Oliver's flair for jazz is extraordinary.

Your flair for jazz is equally extraordinary. I have no idea how you managed to sing so comfortably against all those extended chords! I'm very, very envious. I find that when I move away from major and minor sounds, I'm really challenged to stay in tune. You did a brilliant job!

I thoroughly loved this smooth and elegant ride in the land of jazz.

All the best,
Noel

"I have no idea how you managed to sing so comfortably against all those extended chords!"

All the best,
Noel [/quote]

Hello, 'Noel96' ...

I believe that musicians/performers sing songs that makes them feel that they are expressing, releasing, giving up, all of who and what they are, totally. That's why there's such an infinitude of musical genres, styles, whatever. That such unlimited variety of musical vibrations exists in our souls and in the universe, is an on-going miracle!

Thank you for listening and commenting on the song.

Very Sinatra-esk.... nicely done. I wouldn't have a clue how to sing a jazz song. I've done a few instrumentals with guitar but I wouldn't risk trying to sing it.

Totally cool.

Super smooth vocal! Perfect jazz backing tracks in a great mix.

I really enjoyed this and you should do more in this genre.

Mr. 'MarioD'...

Thank you for taking the time to listen to the song and offering such encouraging comments!

Hey, there, 'Guitarhacker'...

I didn't 'have a clue how to sing a jazz song' until after years and years of listening to the pros do it!

Thanks for listening and commenting. When ya gonna post those guitar instrumentals so we can enjoy hearing the jazz heart of Mr. Herb Hartley ???