Rise

I finally had time to work with the voice of Synthesizer V Solaria. I chose a song I wrote in 2014, because it is one of my favorite and has quite different feel than in my usual songs. I think it was inspired Crimea event at that time, although originally the song was about the Novgorod Republic and a wish of the return of its Veche bell (Novgorod was the eastern neighbor of Finland when Finland was part of Sweden, Novgorod was totally destroyed in 1570 by Ivan the Terrible, the first Tsar of Russia). Now that Ukraine may face the same fate, I rewrote the lyrical content to reflect the situation where the independence of a country is threatened by dark forces. I hope the story doesn't sound too gloomy.

The lead vocalist Solaria is used in the instant mode (AI auto pitch tuning), Solaria and Kevin in the backing vocals are used in normal mode. I had problems with "p s" combination of consonants (sounding more like "k s"), I used "p z" instead, maybe there is a better workaround or the bug will be fixed in a future version. Otherwise, Solaria sounds really convincing, especially in the instant mode and I could spend ages to finetune each syllable.

I used the Slavic Vocals for the melody in the bridge part, thanks for the suggestions on this forum. Also Cantus VST is used in the last chorus.

RealDrums: PopModernGrooveSync
RealTracks:
Acoustic bass Celtic #1162
Acoustic guitar Rhythm #1175
Acoustic guitar 12 String #1680
Acoustic guitar Picking #1765
Electric guitar 12 String #1029
Acoustic piano #887
String Quartet #2335

Mixed in Adobe Audition

Vocals: Synthesizer V Solaria (Lead, backing), Synthesizer V Kevin (backing), Cantus (backing), Slavic Vocals (bridge melody)

Lyrics:

Rise the nation that's hurt
rise above the troops of hell
rise from the ashes of Apocalypse
to toll again the freedom bell.

The rising sun
its journey to dye
yellow corn fields
beneath the azure sky.
The rising grain
the harvest of toil
the yield of the soil
feeding the hungry kids
the future secured
despite the falls
the people have endured.
The rising freight
the ships full of exports,
ready to sail
through the world's every gale.

Rise the nation that's hurt
rise above the troops of hell
rise from the ashes of Apocalypse
to toll again the freedom bell.

The rising threat
the beacon of blight
pales achievements
serves agony and fright.
The rising beast
is burning the oats
and sinking the boats
killing the crying kids
the future's in doubt
when Satan sheds
the darkness and the drought.
The rising help
awakes from the slumber,
takes off the night
wears the armor of light.

Rise the nation that's hurt
rise above the troops of hell
rise from the ashes of Apocalypse
to toll again the freedom bell.

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Janne

Janne,

2 BIG thumbs up. Absolutely great all around.

If there is a way to send this to Volodymyr Zelenskyy you should.

The synth vox really do take the idea of song demos to a new level.
I can't do a decent job on vocals with my songs and this sort of thing would be good for me.
The song is terrific and the "selling" by the synth vox is up to the task.

Janne,
Wow!

This is so different and great on so many levels. You are catching up fast with technology. Sad subject, but a beautiful and very well produced tune. Looks like David C. got a competitor Listens very well.
Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

Janne

Superb! The vocalists sound excellent and the build, and progression is top notch.

An epic sound.

Great work all round.

Peter

Absolutely fantastic song! Such somber majesty in the music. A new favorite.

The synth vocal is phenomenal.

Hi Janne,

Amazing song, amazing AI vocals! Beautiful lyrics too! I'm impressed!
David C gave me the link to these AI vocals and I was thinking about how to use them and then I heard your song.
As Misha wrote, you are a fast learner and David has a competitor. I can only agree on that, however, a competitor? I can imagine you together make one great AI opera one day.

Hans

Hi Janne
Absolute Top Song
Excellent written and arranged
The vocals are awesome
Great job Janne
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

Thanks BT for your kind comment and big thumbs I hope this song gets some airplay in Ukraine and mr. Zelenskyy will hear it that way

Janne

Thanks Ray for your kind feedback Yes, finally the synthesized vocals sound real enough to be used in quality demos.

Janne

Double Wow!!

The lyric is strong, the band and arrangement are excellent and that Solaria is stunning! She truly would have fooled both of us.

It’s sad to have the current situation fit a reworking of this fine lyric but you have produced a beautiful song, Janne.

Excellent,

J&B

Bright and Breezy style/ type song , uplifting and inspiring .

The sort of tune/song that has an inspiring feel to it !!.

Nice one !!.

That is absolutely fantastic!

I really like the way that rhythmically, the vocal Melody cuts across the rest of the track. And there's some unexpected turns of Melody they are quite arresting.

I also really like the way it builds when the drums come in. Mix-wise, I think they're a little loud. But otherwise a perfect compliment.

Wow, Janne this is truly excellent and definitely the best I've heard from you so far.

The song is highly melodic and the programming of the voices is done so well.

I was particularly struck by the high-pitched sound (with emotion!) of V Solaria. Man, do these synthetic voices get better all the time!

Rob

A really meaningful song, where the lyrics work wonderfully with the melody.

Melodically, this is really excellent, and your vocals have done absolute justice to your delivery.

Very nice.

Wonderful song on every level, Janne! Certainly one of your best.

Very much enjoyed!

The story IS gloomy, Janne, and impossible to speak of it otherwise. Your song, however, includes a measure of hope. It can even be described as beautiful. Man, those synth vocals are really quite amazing, and you work them like you invented them. Great band. Those guitars play off each other perfectly, and lay down the perfect bed for the vocals. There's a dirge-like feeling that is so appropriate; it brings in despair and hope simultaneously.

This is so cool. Just loved the vocal. This technology blows my mind. Excellent tune Janne. Well done

Thanks Misha for your heartwarming feedback Well, I cannot compete with David C., his understanding of English will always be better than mine, but I feel honored

Janne

Thanks Peter, I really appreciate your very nice comment

Janne

Amazing blend of technology and musicianship...
I love the music and lyrics... Beautiful production.

Thanks Mr. Storm for such a great feedback I think I have never heard before the word 'majesty' used when talking about my song

Janne

Thanks Hans for your kind words I'm glad that you are impressed Well I'm just a beginner with this program/vocals, but I hope to learn some tricks to make the vocals sound even more natural.

Janne

Thanks Andi, I appreciate your heartwarming comment

Janne

Thanks Janice and Bud for your kind comment and the Double Wow Glad to hear you liked the lyrics.

Janne

Janne,

Excellent. A good write. A very well done production.

The vocals are nothing short of AMAZING! Some of the best synth vocals I've heard...

Excellent mix.

A beautiful, haunting song. Very well done.

fj

Thanks beatmaster for your kind words I wouldn't call it uplifting when the story is so dark, though it is about lifting up a nation.

Janne

Thanks Byron for your heartwarming comment I'm really glad you liked the melody and its turns. You are right about the drums, it is deliberate decision to have them quite loud.

Janne

Thanks Rob, I really appreciate your very positive feedback The song is bit different than most of my songs, but glad to hear you think it is the best. Solaria is definitely the best synthetic voice at the moment, I hope to use her more at least in backing vocals.

Janne

Wow, this is quite a work Janne.
It is truly inspiring.
The AI vocals are amazing (the best I've heard).
Love your lyrics and arrangement.
Congratulations,
Mike

Janne,

Excellent!
I think it is a very good work that overlaps with the current world situation.
The vocals of Synthesizer V Solaria are very natural and smooth.
I read the history of Finland again.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Janne,
I agree with all the positive comments on your writing and production here- I somehow found the melody quite distinctively Janne - and its rare to hear a synth vocal that sounds so human and warm.
Very well done!

Robert

Thanks AudioTrack for your kind comment I'm glad you think that lyrics work with the melody, I was bit worried about that the prosody is not good enough.

Janne

Thanks Dave for your pleasant words

Janne

Thanks Marty for your kind and insightful feedback I'm glad you found the hope among the despair in the lyrics, we shouldn't give up hope even when times are hard.

Janne

Thanks Scott for your kind comment Nice to have technology like Synthesizer V or BIAB to overcome shortcomings in our own skills.

Janne

Thanks bloc-head for your kind words I'm glad to have tools like Synthesizer V and BIAB to breathe life into my songs, even by using a machine for that...

Janne

I agree with all that has been said. This is a great blend of technology and composing and production.

Awesome!

Thanks fj for your always encouraging comment I agree about the vocals, amazing tool to work with.

Janne

Thanks Mike for congratulations and kind feedback

Janne

Janne,

That Solaria synth vocal really sounds good! It really fits this song well! Beautiful melody and chord patterns! The choice of using 12 string guitars really works! Drums coming in half-way through was a good choice! Great song!

Thanks, Torrey

Thanks Shigeki Adachi for your warm feedback I agree that Solaria is very natural sounding. Good to hear that you are reading about the history of my country, I hope you have learned new things

Janne

Thanks Robert for your kind feedback

Janne

Thanks David for your kind feedback

Janne

Thanks Torrey for your kind comment Glad you liked the chords and the choice of the instrument.

Janne