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Just in time for Halloween...
Whoops... Valentine's Day.
Here is a song from 2017 FAWM...

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Biab file: For Me.MGU
Style: Blank2.sty



Lyrics: For Me © J Hughes

Flying dragons may not fly
Weeping willows may not cry
Fairy tales may not pull through
But this one thing I know is true
Cause when I see you standing there
Breezes dancing in your hair
I know you will always care
And be there for me

For me for me
For me for me
I know you will always care
And be there for me
For me for me
For me for me
I know you will always care
And be there for me
For me

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This song was originally conceived as a duet but the female vocalist was a no show

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Jim,

Very nice vocal! Cool chorus...

Bob

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"Flying dragons may not fly
Weeping willows may not cry"

Well, that will certainly grab you right from the get-go. Very nice.

Short and compact but it delivers a wonderful sentiment.

We enjoyed this!!

J&B

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Nice effects on those vocals Jim! Definitely well timed lyrics for Valentines. Looking forward to hear more!


Cheers,
Joe
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Very nice arrangement and pretty use of Pachelbels chords.

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Originally Posted By: rsdean
Jim,

Very nice vocal! Cool chorus...

Bob

Thanks, Bob, for your kind comments.


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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
"Flying dragons may not fly
Weeping willows may not cry"

Well, that will certainly grab you right from the get-go. Very nice.

Short and compact but it delivers a wonderful sentiment.

We enjoyed this!!

J&B

Thanks for your kind comments...
As I said, this song has a 2nd but it was designed to be a duet...
Her verse would go something like this...

Unicorns may be just myths
Hershey kisses never kiss
Santa never had a list
But this one thing I know exists
Cause when I feel you lying there
Gently playing with my hair
I know you will always care
And be there for me


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Originally Posted By: Joe -PG Music
Nice effects on those vocals Jim! Definitely well timed lyrics for Valentines. Looking forward to hear more!

Thanks, Joe, for your encouraging comments.


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Originally Posted By: PeterF
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Very nice arrangement and pretty use of Pachelbels chords.

Peter

Thanks, Peter, for your comments!
If I remember correctly, that was the FAWM prompt of the week...
To me, those specific prompts is what makes FAWM a great challenge for anyone...
At least they are challenging to me & I enjoy them.


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I love the lyrics and the second verse you later posted. Man! Too bad the female singer was a no show. The harpsichord(?) was an excellent choice in your production. I hope you add the second verse in the near future.

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Enjoyed the listen, Jim.

I like the "For me" repetition in the chorus... a good technique that few people ever use in their writing...

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Okay, the bit about the dragons right off the top really sucked me in to the song. Thanks for sharing!


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Jim,

I love this sound!!! It's fantastic. To my ears, there are shades of the France on this arrangement. It really appealed to me.

All the best with FAWM.... I admire all who take part. I think it's an incredible effort.

Best regards,
Noel


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Jim,
this is one of the best of yours from what I heard. It is a shame that vocalist was a no show, but you laid the path very nicely. Should be a breeze to sing female part if you find a volunteer, if not, it is great as it is!

Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

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I was going to say it reminded me of Pachelbel, then I read the other comments smile

Good song, Jim, I enjoyed the listen!

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Dear Jim,

very nice li'l thing with lovely effects. Beautifully arranged and well-sung. Enjoyed it.

Cheers,

Stefan

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Hello, Jim

Nice Valentine song!
I think that the chord progression of Pachelbel's canon is the progression which is easy to make a duet song.
I also think this tune will be more lovely if it is sung with the female vocalist.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

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This is great Jim!

it really elevates when the singing in the round chorus/verse part comes in

I would like to hear it as a duet with the missing verse added

strong writing and good recording

Kenny

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Jim, I knew I recognized the chord progression, then I read the comments. Good lyrics and a nice chorus. You should repost it after you get the second verse. Nicely done, Tom

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Originally Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm
I love the lyrics and the second verse you later posted. Man! Too bad the female singer was a no show. The harpsichord(?) was an excellent choice in your production. I hope you add the second verse in the near future.

Thanks, Scott, for listening & commenting...
I really appreciate it!


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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Enjoyed the listen, Jim.

I like the "For me" repetition in the chorus... a good technique that few people ever use in their writing...

Thanks, Floyd, for listening & commenting... I really appreciate it!
I believe the good Lord really did give me a good idea for that chorus part...


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Originally Posted By: Ember - PG Music
Okay, the bit about the dragons right off the top really sucked me in to the song. Thanks for sharing!

I happy it got you attention...
Thank you for your support & comments!


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Originally Posted By: Noel96
Jim,

I love this sound!!! It's fantastic. To my ears, there are shades of the France on this arrangement. It really appealed to me.

All the best with FAWM.... I admire all who take part. I think it's an incredible effort.

Best regards,
Noel

Thanks Noel, for listening, commenting, wishing me "the best" at FAWM...
Your support is really appreciated!


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Excellent throughout Jim.

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Jim, the chorus in this little tune is so catchy! Great job on the vocals and video! Thanks, Torrey




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Lovely tune Jim. Super vocal and lyric. Loved the way you overlaid on vocal on the other.


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Hi Jim, Great valentines day song. I love a lot of the lines you have they are so magical and filled with contrasts, very interesting. Good job!!

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Jim, I really like this. It sounds like something Peter, Paul and Mary would have had a field day with. The harmonies were perfect for this.
Wonderful!

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Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
Jim,
this is one of the best of yours from what I heard. It is a shame that vocalist was a no show, but you laid the path very nicely. Should be a breeze to sing female part if you find a volunteer, if not, it is great as it is!

Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

Thanks, Misha, I appreciate your comments, compliments, & support.


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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
I was going to say it reminded me of Pachelbel, then I read the other comments smile
Good song, Jim, I enjoyed the listen!

Thanks, Dave, I happy you liked it.


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Originally Posted By: Crossroads
Dear Jim,

very nice li'l thing with lovely effects. Beautifully arranged and well-sung. Enjoyed it.

Cheers,

Stefan

Thanks, Stefan...
It is not as lush as your productions but I glad you enjoyed it.


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Originally Posted By: animarorecords
Hello, Jim

Nice Valentine song!
I think that the chord progression of Pachelbel's canon is the progression which is easy to make a duet song.
I also think this tune will be more lovely if it is sung with the female vocalist.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Thanks, Shigeki, for your listen...
I totally agree with your assessments!


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Very nice Jim (2nd verse too). Enjoyed the counterpoint in the chorus from the 'Jim' choir.


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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Jim, the chorus in this little tune is so catchy! Great job on the vocals and video! Thanks, Torrey


+1! I really enjoyed it Jim.

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Originally Posted By: 44kfl
This is great Jim!

it really elevates when the singing in the round chorus/verse part comes in

I would like to hear it as a duet with the missing verse added

strong writing and good recording

Kenny


Thanks, Kenny, for you kind comments & support!


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Originally Posted By: tommyad
Jim, I knew I recognized the chord progression, then I read the comments. Good lyrics and a nice chorus. You should repost it after you get the second verse. Nicely done, Tom

Thanks, Tom... I appreciate your comments & support.


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Originally Posted By: Don Gaynor
Excellent throughout Jim.

Thanks, Don... I happy you enjoyed it!


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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Jim, the chorus in this little tune is so catchy! Great job on the vocals and video! Thanks, Torrey

Thanks, Torrey...
You comments & support are greatly appreciated.


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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Lovely tune Jim. Super vocal and lyric. Loved the way you overlaid on vocal on the other.

Thanks, Scott...
I appreciate you comments & support,


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Originally Posted By: Belladonna
Hi Jim, Great valentines day song. I love a lot of the lines you have they are so magical and filled with contrasts, very interesting. Good job!!

Thanks, Donna...
Your support is always appreciated.


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Jim, I really like this. It sounds like something Peter, Paul and Mary would have had a field day with. The harmonies were perfect for this.
Wonderful!

Thanks, Gary...
That is quite a compliment!


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Very nice Jim (2nd verse too). Enjoyed the counterpoint in the chorus from the 'Jim' choir.

Thanks, Mike...
I appreciate your support.


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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Jim, the chorus in this little tune is so catchy! Great job on the vocals and video! Thanks, Torrey


+1! I really enjoyed it Jim.

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Oh wow! I liked this a lot! The Pachebel harmonies are excellently used, the sound texture is wonderful and really pleasant to the ear - and I liked how you made a canon, of all things, in the last verse ... surely a tribute to Pachebel. Beautiful song, perfect for Valentine's Day.

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Originally Posted By: musician17
Oh wow! I liked this a lot! The Pachebel harmonies are excellently used, the sound texture is wonderful and really pleasant to the ear - and I liked how you made a canon, of all things, in the last verse ... surely a tribute to Pachebel. Beautiful song, perfect for Valentine's Day.

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