I also used the UJAM Iron VSTi during the last chorus.
Chris is playing the piano, and I'm playing the acoustic guitar leads.
Drums and percussion are EZDrummer2
Mixed with Reaper using plugins from Waves and iZotope, mastered with Ozone 8.
HIGH HOPES (2019 Christiane Spruit)
Let alone, what I feel let alone, time can heal cut and run and don't look back for those we left behind the one we stood by the scar of a heartfelt goodbye
High Hopes that the wind of change will blow It is easier when you know the light will finally show
SOLO
no matter who we upset let alone, my regrets we don’t turn around, to forget but nothing, nothing will last
High Hopes that the wind of change will blow so much easier when you know high hopes, high hopes it is easier, when the light finally shows
The reason you go For I will not know your darkness, your night and day who you care for, While closing a door? But You'll never know until you go
All comments welcome!
Edit: Chris just did a video:
Edited by BlueAttitude (10/30/1906:57 AM) Edit Reason: added video link
Chris' vocal is OUTSTANDING. She just seems to get better and better - though, I don't know that ANYONE could sing this ANY better.
And, again, kudos for the how well the vocal sits in the mix. Perfectly. Often the thing that folks struggle with the most.
The arrangement is awesome. Great build. The acoustic lead is super...goosebumps-good - and MAN! does it sit in the mix right!! Dave, your mixing skills - through the roof... Ear candy all over the place.
Nicely done - a really good mix, and the vocals on this are tremendous. It really showcases a strong understanding of songwriting - delightfully catchy without being overbearing.
Dave & Chris, Wonderful dynamics again on the build of this - Chris knocks the vocal out of the park ( love the way she punches out "high hopes" and then reins in the intensity a little). Very cool acoustic guitar and keyboard together, totally pro production... you guys are the real deal.
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Hi Dave & Chris ...
WOW! This is just so good in so many ways. Love that intro ... exceptional!
The tone on your guitar is always so perfect for the song it complements. And Chris has such a wonderful voice. You two never disappoint ... ever! On this particular song, I felt a bit of a Stevie Nix element in Chris' vocal. That is a good thing, in my opinion.
Chris' vocal is OUTSTANDING. She just seems to get better and better - though, I don't know that ANYONE could sing this ANY better.
And, again, kudos for the how well the vocal sits in the mix. Perfectly. Often the thing that folks struggle with the most.
The arrangement is awesome. Great build. The acoustic lead is super...goosebumps-good - and MAN! does it sit in the mix right!! Dave, your mixing skills - through the roof... Ear candy all over the place.
And...another excellent write.
Stellar mix.
Repeat... this is SO good!!
fj
Thanks as always, floyd!
You have been there for us ever since we first started posting songs here a few years ago, and we both really appreciate it
Excellent mix, rich and still has great clarity. Great sound in piano and the lead guitar. Super vocals with enjoyable dynamics. Beautiful chorus melody and chording. Classic rock ballad.
And the video is really lovely with all the mist and clouds.
So disappointed it wasn't the cover of Sammy Hagar's song of the same name..... just kidding!
Really loved Chris's piano sound. Was that direct from a keyboard or through a synth module? Interested in the details sir.
Her singing awesome as usual. I did recognize your UJAM Iron again. Sounds great!
I did end up getting the UJAM Virtual Bassist ROYAL. Liking the Bass sounds so far.
Hey Steve,
Chris uses a midi keyboard and then processes through a VSTi. Not sure which one to be honest, but she was pretty happy with a new Rhodes one she just got. From Toontrack maybe? (Still waiting for them to release EZBass, should be soon now!)
Great gestalt on this song, it all fit so well and gave much more than its sum.
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Chris: Your singing is magical. The angst in your voice plus your ability to carry the listener along created an extraordinary listening effect for me. Very nice piano work too. All I could think of at the end was, "More please!"
Dave: Your instrumental work and your productions are outstandingly good. You've picked up lots of producing abilities over the years and your productions now sound truly beyond wonderful. I'm very impressed with how you've tamed that Bass Realtracks (1036). As I listened, a ton of thoughts of admiration for your skills filled my mind.
Magnificent listening.... from absolutely every direction!
Regards, Noel
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