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#276099 - 12/22/14 05:38 PM [User Showcase] The One
Registered: 11/15/14 Posts: 313 Loc: Belgium FredM Journeyman Registered: 11/15/14 Posts: 313 Loc: Belgium	One more for Christmas The challenge was a co-write with a friend, Walter Davidson (yep, he's 100 % Belgian). No Bridge, 4-bar chorus. I put the lyrics in, and used the new features of BIAB 2015 (Avery's strings) to keep the song going. Had to set 140 Bpm to produce the two chords in the 4th time of the bar. RealTracks in song: 2489:Bass,Ac,Bowed HeldSimp Ev110 RealTracks in song: 2509:Cello,PopSwing Sw 110 (1Trk) RealTracks in song: 2507:StringQuartet,PopEvChambr120 The rest is produced at 70 Bpm RealTracks in stijl: ~~700:Bas,El,PopHalfNtPush Gel85 RealTracks in stijl: ~~368:GitaarAk,Rtm Slag Gel65 RealTracks in song: 1167:Gtr,El,Sol,RockBalladGel65 RealTracks in song: 1000:Gtr,El,Rtm,HdRkLAFzzHeld120 RealDrums in Stijl: NashvilleEven8^8-a:HiHatO, b:Ride Live acoustic guitar (DADGAD tuning) Reaper and EZ MIx did the rest! Merry Christmas, my fellow composers! Any comments are very welcome! Fred https://soundcloud.com/fred-marien/the-one Winter days, early nights Christmas tree, Christmas lights A fairytale, a rednose deer It's the time of the year Chorus: And you, the one for me I'd rather have you near People shopping in the square Happy children everywhere Hear the sleigh bells... Santa's here It's the time of the year Chorus: And you, the one for me I'd rather have you near Now let us gather the family Presents under the Christmas tree Singing choirs are all we hear It's the time of the year Chorus: And you, the one for me I'd rather have you near Winter days, early nights Christmas tree, Christmas lights A fairytale, a rednose deer It's the time of the year Chorus: And you, the one for me I'd rather have you near You the one for me You'll always be... my dear Edited by FredM (12/22/14 05:59 PM)
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#276126 - 12/23/14 12:11 AM [User Showcase] Re: The One [Re: FredM]
Registered: 08/25/03 Posts: 3078 Loc: wales gibson Veteran Registered: 08/25/03 Posts: 3078 Loc: wales	Quote: Had to set 140 Bpm to produce the two chords in the 4th time of the bar Wouldnt it be nice to have 8 chords per bar. NICE song, the echo on the voice is perfect. Also the wind down starting about 3 mins is a wonderful technique. Enjoyed Alyn _________________________ My showcase songs My story
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#276158 - 12/23/14 06:16 AM [User Showcase] Re: The One [Re: FredM]
Registered: 04/07/13 Posts: 6456 Loc: South Carolina Charlie Fogle Veteran Registered: 04/07/13 Posts: 6456 Loc: South Carolina	My new favorite of yours for sure. That will last until your next release which will become my favorite. This is first class, top notch in every respect. Well-written mixed and performed. I like the delay, especially with the acoustic intro. Personally, I would have dropped for the period 0.56 through I believe 1:42 where the guitars come in strong. That would build anticipation I think as my ear was expecting it and it being there I became desensitized during that period of the song. The anticipation would have been more interesting. Just a personal observation and it certainly still works as you have it. Great song. No real nits at all. Good tune and catchy melody. Ready for your next (Anticipation - <grin> ) Charlie _________________________ BIAB Ultra Pak+ 2021:RB 2021, Latest builds: Dell Optiplex 7040 Desktop; Windows-10-64 bit, Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz CPU and 16 GB Ram Memory.
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#276178 - 12/23/14 08:00 AM [User Showcase] Re: The One [Re: FredM]
Registered: 12/05/11 Posts: 10725 Loc: GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran Registered: 12/05/11 Posts: 10725 Loc: GA USA	This is a really effective production that strongly supports both the vocal delivery and the lyric. We much enjoyed it. BTW, did you add additional effects to the guitar track (1167)? It sounds very cool. J&B _________________________ J&B Soundcloud J&B YouTube J&B Website
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#276180 - 12/23/14 08:09 AM [User Showcase] Re: The One [Re: FredM]
Registered: 08/10/12 Posts: 9483 Loc: Florida floyd jane Veteran Registered: 08/10/12 Posts: 9483 Loc: Florida	Fred, Terrific! Start to finish... A good write. Excellent arrangement and mix. Nice vocal. The live acoustic sounds great! The strings, too! Very enjoyable listen. A very original holiday song. floyd _________________________ 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...
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#276201 - 12/23/14 10:37 AM [User Showcase] Re: The One [Re: FredM]
Registered: 12/21/13 Posts: 6327 Loc: Davis, CA Greg Johnson Veteran Registered: 12/21/13 Posts: 6327 Loc: Davis, CA	Beautifully done!! Acoustic guitar works perfectly. When the heavier electric came in, it surprised me but in good way-worked great. Love the way the song ratcheted down again later. The only thing I would change is to turn the vocal a bit louder during the electric part. You have a great voice and it should always be out front. Great stuff all the way around!! Take care, and Merry Xmas. Greg P.S. I was very flattered to see you reposted Sausalito. When I hear my songs play on other people's soundcloud, it is very flattering. Thanks!!
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#276233 - 12/23/14 12:33 PM [User Showcase] Re: The One [Re: Charlie Fogle]
Registered: 11/15/14 Posts: 313 Loc: Belgium FredM Journeyman Registered: 11/15/14 Posts: 313 Loc: Belgium	Originally Posted By: c_fogle My new favorite of yours for sure. That will last until your next release which will become my favorite. This is first class, top notch in every respect. Well-written mixed and performed. I like the delay, especially with the acoustic intro. Personally, I would have dropped for the period 0.56 through I believe 1:42 where the guitars come in strong. That would build anticipation I think as my ear was expecting it and it being there I became desensitized during that period of the song. The anticipation would have been more interesting. Just a personal observation and it certainly still works as you have it. Great song. No real nits at all. Good tune and catchy melody. Ready for your next (Anticipation - <grin> ) Charlie Hi Charlie, THanks very much for listening and commenting. Is it the same with you that, the time that you're producing the song, a kind of gentle madness kicks in? The song is an absolute favorite of all times... untill the next song comes along for the period 0.56 through 1:42, do I understand that you would let the second verse play like the first? I'm not shure I understand... Edited by FredM (12/23/14 01:00 PM)
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#276234 - 12/23/14 12:35 PM [User Showcase] Re: The One [Re: gibson]
Registered: 11/15/14 Posts: 313 Loc: Belgium FredM Journeyman Registered: 11/15/14 Posts: 313 Loc: Belgium	Originally Posted By: gibson Quote: Had to set 140 Bpm to produce the two chords in the 4th time of the bar Wouldnt it be nice to have 8 chords per bar. NICE song, the echo on the voice is perfect. Also the wind down starting about 3 mins is a wonderful technique. Enjoyed Alyn Alyn, Thanks for listening and opening the commentaries 8 Chords per bar comes in handy, sometimes...
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#276236 - 12/23/14 12:37 PM [User Showcase] Re: The One [Re: Janice & Bud]
Registered: 11/15/14 Posts: 313 Loc: Belgium FredM Journeyman Registered: 11/15/14 Posts: 313 Loc: Belgium	Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud This is a really effective production that strongly supports both the vocal delivery and the lyric. We much enjoyed it. BTW, did you add additional effects to the guitar track (1167)? It sounds very cool. J&B Hi J&B, Thank you both for commenting and listening The lead guitar track is original, in the mix though I often put in the lead vocal presets for a lead instrument. Greatings, Fred
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#276237 - 12/23/14 12:39 PM [User Showcase] Re: The One [Re: floyd jane]
Registered: 11/15/14 Posts: 313 Loc: Belgium FredM Journeyman Registered: 11/15/14 Posts: 313 Loc: Belgium	Originally Posted By: floyd jane Fred, Terrific! Start to finish... A good write. Excellent arrangement and mix. Nice vocal. The live acoustic sounds great! The strings, too! Very enjoyable listen. A very original holiday song. floyd Hi Floyd, Finally my own Christmas song Thanks for listening and commenting! Happy holidays!
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#276238 - 12/23/14 12:43 PM [User Showcase] Re: The One [Re: Greg Johnson]
Registered: 11/15/14 Posts: 313 Loc: Belgium FredM Journeyman Registered: 11/15/14 Posts: 313 Loc: Belgium	Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson Beautifully done!! Acoustic guitar works perfectly. When the heavier electric came in, it surprised me but in good way-worked great. Love the way the song ratcheted down again later. The only thing I would change is to turn the vocal a bit louder during the electric part. You have a great voice and it should always be out front. Great stuff all the way around!! Take care, and Merry Xmas. Greg P.S. I was very flattered to see you reposted Sausalito. When I hear my songs play on other people's soundcloud, it is very flattering. Thanks!! Greg, You are absolutely right. The vocals drowned in the orchestra. (never should post a song late at night or in this case, early in the morning I raised the vocals in that part and reposted. Your comment made the song better, thanks! Fred PS Sausalito is one of my favourites!
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#276343 - 12/24/14 06:30 AM [User Showcase] Re: The One [Re: FredM]
Registered: 06/22/12 Posts: 2873 Loc: Karlsruhe, Germany boehm Veteran Registered: 06/22/12 Posts: 2873 Loc: Karlsruhe, Germany	Hi Fred, a good write. Great arrangement and mix. Nice vocals. Very enjoyable listen. Have a merry Christmas. Guenter _________________________ http://www.21d.de/ Latest Song: What You Desire
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#276384 - 12/24/14 10:28 AM [User Showcase] Re: The One [Re: FredM]
Registered: 12/08/11 Posts: 5958 Loc: Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran Registered: 12/08/11 Posts: 5958 Loc: Edmonton, Ab, Canada	Beautiful song. Loved the lyrics. Vocal and playing well done _________________________ Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca
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#276415 - 12/24/14 02:00 PM [User Showcase] Re: The One [Re: FredM]
Registered: 02/12/14 Posts: 188 Loc: Edmonton,Canada big741 Apprentice Registered: 02/12/14 Posts: 188 Loc: Edmonton,Canada	Hello, Fred. I quite enjoyed this number. Bravo! Thanks for the music, Dan _________________________
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#276444 - 12/24/14 08:49 PM [User Showcase] Re: The One [Re: FredM]
Registered: 05/30/08 Posts: 4785 Sundance Veteran Registered: 05/30/08 Posts: 4785	Love it Fred! Wonderful arrangement. Beautifully done and sung. Josie _________________________ Josie Beck - Youtube Channel My Song Walking Streets Of Gold passes 7K views! My Soundcloud
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#276468 - 12/25/14 06:11 AM [User Showcase] Re: The One [Re: FredM]
Registered: 05/22/11 Posts: 3477 Loc: Florida tommyad Veteran Registered: 05/22/11 Posts: 3477 Loc: Florida	Fred, Loved it! Thanks for a great way to start Christmas morning. Great arrangement and vocals. Very well done. Tom
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#276577 - 12/26/14 10:17 AM [User Showcase] Re: The One [Re: FredM]
Registered: 08/20/11 Posts: 7652 Loc: Winston-Salem, NC USA Jim Fogle Veteran Registered: 08/20/11 Posts: 7652 Loc: Winston-Salem, NC USA	Such a pretty song. Really like the way the acoustic guitar strings ring. Not sure how you obtained the effect but it works well and matches the song. I like the way your vocal blends in the mix. _________________________ Jim Fogle - 2021 BiaB (842) RB (Build 8) Ultra+ PAK Cakewalk - Zoom MRS-8 recorder Desktop: i7 Win 10 build 2004, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD Laptop: i3 64bit Win 10 build 21H1, 8GB ram 500GB HDD Music at: http://fogle622.wix.com/fogle622-audio-home
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#276596 - 12/26/14 01:24 PM [User Showcase] Re: The One [Re: FredM]
Registered: 05/02/14 Posts: 3180 Loc: The Netherlands RnAM Veteran Registered: 05/02/14 Posts: 3180 Loc: The Netherlands	Hi Fred, Very good song, the acoustic guitar is great, good vocals. We expected some backing vocals in the 2nd part of the song though, but that is because we love harmonies Een goed uiteinde gewenst! Rob en Anne-Marie _________________________ We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands. RnAM Homepage (completely restyled) YouTube Channel
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#276633 - 12/26/14 05:00 PM [User Showcase] Re: The One [Re: FredM]
Registered: 07/20/13 Posts: 169 Digital Angel Apprentice Registered: 07/20/13 Posts: 169	Great number, happy to see you have delighted in this time of the year. DA... _________________________ Hp Z Workstation - Akai MPK 49 - Intimate Headphone Listening http://soundcloud.com/digital-angel
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#276911 - 12/28/14 01:18 PM [User Showcase] Re: The One [Re: boehm]
Registered: 11/15/14 Posts: 313 Loc: Belgium FredM Journeyman Registered: 11/15/14 Posts: 313 Loc: Belgium	Originally Posted By: boehm Hi Fred, a good write. Great arrangement and mix. Nice vocals. Very enjoyable listen. Have a merry Christmas. Guenter Thank you Guenter for listening and commenting Happy holidays Fred
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