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I wrote this song in 2015 and posted the original version on Users Showcase in early 2016. Since then, I've learnt a lot more about mixing and production. I now also have some better music finishing software than I had back in 2015. It was thinking about these tools and techniques that inspired me to revisit this song. Here's where my journey took me... ♫♫ Can You Imagine?Please feel free to comment on any aspect of the song and/or its presentation. Regards, Noel ======= Tracks were generated using the Audiophile version of BIAB. To polish the production, I used... - Ozone 8 -- 'Greg Calbi Presets' on the overall final mix
- Nectar 2 -- vocals
- Waves Renaissance Bass VST -- bass guitar
- MAutopan VST -- electric guitar
- Waves CLA Guitars VST -- electric guitar
- Waves CLA Uplugged VST -- cello
- Waves CLA Drums VST -- drums
- MIDI Choir -- Miroslav Philharmonik
The BIAB Ensemble- Bass Guitar 1759
- Electric Guitar 1764
- Acoustic Guitar 1596
- Piano 1767
- Cello 1856
- Drums - RockBritDrivingEv16^1-SnCH,RdCym
LyricsCan you imagine a scene like this? We're standing with one another, side by side And singing together in harmony With confidence, heart and a mountain of pride Can you imagine a sound like this? An ocean of people who sway and sing In chorus together, friend with friend Making the heavens reverberate and ring It all begins with a single voice One voice to lead the way Sooner or later another joins in Then it starts to grow And hundreds join the show Can you imagine the power and strength If a world full of people were singing strong Flooding the planet in the sounds of peace And everyone singing the same song [Instrumental] It all begins with a single voice One voice to lead the way Sooner or later another joins in Then it starts to grow And millions join the show Can you imagine the power and strength If a world full of nations were singing strong Flooding the planet in the sounds of peace And everyone singing the same song Everyone singing the same song ©2015 Noel Adams, words and music, all rights reserved
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2024
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Oddly, I heard/saw this on your Vimeo not too long ago. Loved it the first time I'd heard it. Love it now. I like the way the power builds with the introduction of the backing vocals in the same way that the lyric builds from one, to hundred, to millions, to all the nations. One day it will be true, I believe.
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What a tune! Love the progressions, and your vocals are stunning on top of this. It sounds really lush and professional. Some really captivating lyrics as well. It sounds really powerful to me and is nicely catchy too. You should be proud of this one - thanks for sharing
Cheers, Deryk
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Great song & production... The lyrics are really thought out... With a pleasant melody to emphasize those lyrics of peace & hope... Your outstanding vocal & harmonies sound very professional... Heck... The whole composition sounds very professional... I believe you are correct... You've learned "a lot more about mixing and production"... It shows... I really enjoyed listening to your remix.
Jim †=☮&♥
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Everyone singing the same song
what a peaceful and hopeful message
excellent mix, I always love your vocals
harmonies shine!
Kenny
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Hey Noel, This is awesome man! I love it. Such a strong song and superb vocals. You outdid yourself on this one. More please!
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Oddly, I heard/saw this on your Vimeo not too long ago. Loved it the first time I'd heard it. Love it now. I like the way the power builds with the introduction of the backing vocals in the same way that the lyric builds from one, to hundred, to millions, to all the nations. One day it will be true, I believe. Thanks for listening again, Tangmo. Thanks for visiting my Vimeo site, too. Much appreciated. I'm presently in the process of updating the Vimeo video so that all versions of the song align. (Glad you noticed that lyric development! At the time of writing, I wasn't sure that it would work so I threw a coin... heads won ) All the best, Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2024
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What a great job you did on the vocal here Noel! Overall sound on this track is awesome! Thanks, Torrey
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Noel,
I remember this song - very uplifting and beautifully produced...
The remix is great. Gives it a very "Hi-Fi" sound.
Bob
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Noel,
This mix is SUPERB!
The vocal is amazingly clear and present and sits PERFECTLY in the mix. Can't emphasize that enough. It is PERFECT. Pro-mix kind of vocal placement.
The bass is sublime. Punchy, present, commanding - without any muddiness at all. This is a bass sound I have been trying to achieve myself...
Drums and piano are clear, present...nice... The cello and background vocals right where they need to be.
...and, of course, a truly uplifting song to begin with.
Excellent.
fj
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Like John Lennon, we can imagine...and, we'll add, hope. It's so nice to hear such a positive write delivered with a fine vocal performance.
We loved this the first time around and the redo is stunning. What can one add to what floyd wrote?
As a bass player I'll join in with floyd's comment. I (Bud) have struggled for years trying to get both acoustic and electric bass to sit in the mix as he described. Neutron 2's masking feature and a couple of Waves plug-ins have helped but I'm not "there."
And that bass is just one aspect of a mix that simply sparkles in clarity. I so often, perhaps too much so, write of our love of open and airy mixes. A listen to this will better define what we are trying to say than a thousand words.
Superb!
J&B
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This song has a really easy-to-listen to vibe. The vocals are also quite lovely, and I really enjoyed the lyrics, especially loved "Can you imagine the power and strength if a world full of people were singing strong". A really lovely message.
Last edited by Ember - PG Music; 04/16/19 05:17 AM.
Cheers, Ember
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What a tune! Love the progressions, and your vocals are stunning on top of this. It sounds really lush and professional. Some really captivating lyrics as well. It sounds really powerful to me and is nicely catchy too. You should be proud of this one - thanks for sharing Hi Deryk, Thank you for taking the time to have a listen. Really appreciate it. Thanks for the comments regarding the remix, too. Learning how to mix effectively has been a long slow road for me. I'm still traveling it but it seems to be a less bumpy road these days. It's good to know that I'm getting somewhere. All the best, Neol
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You've done a nice remix effort Noel. Your mixing has never been an issue for me though, I'm jealous to how easy you write top notch song after song. I always look forward to your latest posts and I've learned quite a bit from you over my time here on the forum. Enjoyed my listen. Good mix by the way...
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Really enjoyed this one Noel. Lovely lyrics and gorgeous arrangement
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The melody is majestic without being pompous. Excellent vocal. Beautiful piece!
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Great song & production... The lyrics are really thought out... With a pleasant melody to emphasize those lyrics of peace & hope... Your outstanding vocal & harmonies sound very professional... Heck... The whole composition sounds very professional... I believe you are correct... You've learned "a lot more about mixing and production"... It shows... I really enjoyed listening to your remix. Hey Jim. Thank you for dropping by and having a listen. I appreciate your comments greatly. Learning to mix effectively has been quite a slow process for me. This forum has also been fantastic because I've heard some pretty amazing presentations over the years and all of them have shaped my understanding and have given me goals to achieve. All the best, Noel
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Everyone singing the same song
what a peaceful and hopeful message
excellent mix, I always love your vocals
harmonies shine!
Kenny Thanks Kenny. I appreciate that you had a chance to visit and listen. All the best, Noel
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That's a really good remix Noel. Polished without being buffed into anodized oblivion. Nice arrangement and structure as well.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
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Hey Noel, This is awesome man! I love it. Such a strong song and superb vocals. You outdid yourself on this one. More please! Hey David, I always smile when I see that you've visited one of my threads. I really appreciate your comments and your listen. Thanks heaps. All the best, Noel
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