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#533004 - 04/16/19 11:12 AM
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NEW SONG POST: Winter Leaves (Collab with Eddie Icelander)
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Hello forum friends. Have not spent too much time here lately.....crazy life....but I drop by and hear a lot of great stuff. Eddie Icelander posted an instrumental a while ago, and I was intrigued by the vibe and the title. I contacted him and he sent me the SGU from which this song was born. Hope you enjoy. Love to hear what you think! Take care. Greg https://soundcloud.com/gjohnson-2/winterleavesWinter Leaves Who knows the reasons Love can change just like the seasons It can catch you a a rainstorm with no coat The clouds on the horizon You may try to keep your eyes on But still you might just find that cold air Deep in your throat We had a Spring of love and passion Where romance was the fashion Flowers bloomed and green leaves sprouted on the trees Summer time was golden Autumn chill....we tried to hold on Now love has fallen down like winter leaves Winter leaves on the ground Sorrow surrounds me I know love may come again if my heart still believes Right now the wounds are still raw But emotions may thaw I'll see how I feel when winter leaves Winter leaves on the ground Sorrow surrounds me I know love may come again if my heart still believes But I have no one to warm me My mood's cloudy and stormy We'll see how I feel when winter leaves
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#533011 - 04/16/19 12:08 PM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: Winter Leaves (Collab with Eddie Icelander)
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Wow. This is really, really top notch. I've always liked Eddie's instrumentals too and you've picked a great one. This is a top notch collaboration and it sounds like an instant classic to me. Enjoyed this a lot.
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#533015 - 04/16/19 12:29 PM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: Winter Leaves (Collab with Eddie Icelander)
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Greg and Eddie.
Wonderful & smooth collaboration. From arrangement to vocals this is solid joy. Production is definitely among top artists of this showcase. Good stuff! Congrats to both of you!
Misha.
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#533031 - 04/16/19 02:50 PM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: Winter Leaves (Collab with Eddie Icelander)
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Wow - this is a beautiful and lush tune  Very easy on the ears, and very peaceful to take in. I can imagine this sounding amazing at a ball or something, for a slow dance. The production is top notch too - very crisp and professional sounding. You guys nailed it - thanks for sharing!
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#533073 - 04/16/19 11:34 PM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: Winter Leaves (Collab with Eddie Icelander)
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Greg,
Wonderful production—lots of mood and atmosphere here—reminiscent of something that might find it’s place on a killer soundtrack. Smooth, pulling vocals. Very compelling piece. Well done!
All the best,
Deej
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#533102 - 04/17/19 05:27 AM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: Winter Leaves (Collab with Eddie Icelander)
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I listened to this yesterday when it appeared on my Sound Cloud notifications, and I came back here today for another listen because I absolutely loved it. Vocal is superb. I also like the tracks Icelander created. That also stands out. Great lyrics. This is a gem of a song!
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#533105 - 04/17/19 06:17 AM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: Winter Leaves (Collab with Eddie Icelander)
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Love everything about this!
Very cool track instrumentally, love the groove and the feel. Great lyrics, and of course the vocal is as good as it gets.
Well done guys!
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#533107 - 04/17/19 06:42 AM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: Winter Leaves (Collab with Eddie Icelander)
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Greg,
This is totally gorgeous man. Kudos to you and Eddie.
I love the whole thing, and the vocals are incredible. Wonderful.
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#533122 - 04/17/19 07:40 AM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: Winter Leaves (Collab with Eddie Icelander)
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VERY VERY cool. Wonderfully smooth backing and great vocals
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#533129 - 04/17/19 08:16 AM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: Winter Leaves (Collab with Eddie Icelander)
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the sound of an instant classic
from the days of sweet and soft melodic songs
a double entendre maybe even a double metaphor
woven in between the changing of seasons
very nice music and inspired writing
Greg, you are downright Gershwin like.
Wow!
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#533160 - 04/17/19 01:42 PM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: Winter Leaves (Collab with Eddie Icelander)
[Re: Greg Johnson]
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This is indeed a very impressive song...
The lyrics alone are classy & expressive...
And the musical score is equally smooth & classy...
You & Eddie should really be proud of this great write...
And I will just have to be envious!
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#533162 - 04/17/19 01:55 PM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: Winter Leaves (Collab with Eddie Icelander)
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Greg,
You have a true gift with words. A gorgeous lyric. One cannot help but think "WOW!"
The backing tracks are perfect. Your vocal is exceptional - one of your best (among so many good ones). Well sung, well recorded, well mixed.
This is a delight to listen to. An instant classic.
fj
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#533213 - 04/18/19 03:00 AM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: Winter Leaves (Collab with Eddie Icelander)
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Greg,
that's a lovely lyric and delivery. The backing is smooth and on point except for the synth/midi string line that runs almost throughout - it's a little synthy and the level fluctuates with notes. I reckon you could throw some delay, reverb and cut off some high end to make it sit better but, then again, the strings in 2019 would probably sit even better.
Nice work and a terrific narrative.
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#533214 - 04/18/19 03:23 AM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: Winter Leaves (Collab with Eddie Icelander)
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Greg / Eddie,
This is an outstanding song... The lyrics, vocal, arrangement and mix are all pro-level.
Beautiful all around.
Bob
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#533258 - 04/18/19 08:49 AM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: Winter Leaves (Collab with Eddie Icelander)
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 This simply oozes class and sophistication. Harkens back to the early Capitol Sinatra years during the early 50's. There is a wonderful coming together of every element in the song...the lyric, melody, arrangement, terrific vocal and the perfectly selected backing tracks. Gorgeous! J&B
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#533261 - 04/18/19 09:00 AM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: Winter Leaves (Collab with Eddie Icelander)
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Nice images of nature in the lyrics, combined with the feelings of love in coldness, clouds, storms, rain, blooming flowers... holding on like last leaves (I like the leaf-filled wordplay). Superb vocals and simple but effective backing track. Ageless music.
Janne
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#533287 - 04/18/19 09:41 AM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: Winter Leaves (Collab with Eddie Icelander)
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Great work on this Greg, this was wonderful! The arrangement is a pleasure to listen to and the vibe is very appealing. Very stunning tone with the guitar too!
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#533368 - 04/18/19 06:18 PM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: Winter Leaves (Collab with Eddie Icelander)
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What a cool collaboration. What a beautiful vocal and lyric. Sat in so nice with Eddies instrumental. Well done.
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#533380 - 04/18/19 07:26 PM
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Head-nodding deliciousness.
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#533385 - 04/18/19 07:57 PM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: Winter Leaves (Collab with Eddie Icelander)
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Hi Greg and Eddie, I think that Janice and Bud have hit this very musical nail on its head perfectly when they say... This simply oozes class and sophistication. Hearkens back to the early Capitol Sinatra years during the early 50's. There is a wonderful coming together of every element in the song...the lyric, melody, arrangement, terrific vocal and the perfectly selected backing tracks. Gorgeous! J&B A terrific listen. I love how you've used the two meanings of "Winter leaves" to create such a wonderful lyric. All the best, Noel
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