Since I'm good for about one song a year, whether it's needed or not, here goes. Feedback is welcome and appreciated - Scott
Near the Bayou Teche in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana there was a cafe known as the Joie de Vivre. One day a few years ago some friends and I wandered inside. I asked for the translation and eventually a song developed. And since our friends grew up in that area - one on his parents' farm nearby - they're all part of the story.
Upon a time in Lou'sian' Was a woman and a man She was fair and in her eyes he was everything
Love was born and it grew Wasn't long before they knew And when he offered her a ring he began to sing
Joie de Vivre, joie de vivre That is what you are to me You forever hold my heart Never will we part Till the stars no longer shine I am yours and you are mine We were always meant to be Joie de vivre
There beside the Bayou Teche Did the woman answer yes And they were married in a chapel in the spring
With the people crowded near He was fighting back the tears When the bells began to ring she began to sing
And so it was they settled down On some land not far from town And they were blessed with all the gifts that love can bring
Through the years they worked the farm Side by side arm in arm At every family gathering together they would sing
Vocals are Nectar 2 and me Ozone 8 for mastering
Style is M_SWWLZS.STY (Country Waltz Swing w/ MST Strin)
Scott, first of all you should really write more. This is a great write, performance and production. The harmony is also perfect. The story is cohesive and the minimalist backing is just the right treatment. An excellent offering! Loved it, Tom
Scott, first of all you should really write more. This is a great write, performance and production. The harmony is also perfect. The story is cohesive and the minimalist backing is just the right treatment. An excellent offering! Loved it, Tom
I agree. You are to good of songwriter, singer, and producer to only do one song a year.
I think this song is absolutely fantastic.
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Terrific song and performance. The ban is pretty cool and your vocal is strong, assured and with a minimum of sibilant/mouthnoise etc. I THINK the vocal may be a tiny bit loud or strident in some freqs. but I'm not in a position to assess that properly. I listen again when I don't have a brain ache.
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Scott, Excellent vocals and production! Nothing sticking out. Listens very well. With such abilities, you should try more than a song-a-year deal. Thank you for sharing!
Scott, first of all you should really write more. This is a great write, performance and production. The harmony is also perfect. The story is cohesive and the minimalist backing is just the right treatment. An excellent offering! Loved it, Tom
Appreciate that, Tom.
I kept trying to work in an accordion to get that Cajun squeeze box vibe, but the even tempo RT just didn't fit. And I was hesitant about drums, but the kids of the friends I mentioned are planning to play this song at an anniversary celebration for their folks and a few other couples, if ever that's permitted, so that was my motivation for getting this recorded now. Anyway, I figured the steady beat wouldn't hurt if anyone decided to dance.
Thanks for that and for the previous listens and feedback. I ended up uploading the mp3 to SC also.
I would like to be here more often. I would like to retire one of these days and spend as much time in the studio as possible, but alas, stuff happens.
But hey, I have managed to get the new place set up and it's working out fairly well.
A lovely traditional sounding song!! Very nicely told story with the perfect delivery and musical backing!! Great to see you back around here Scott!! Don't be a stranger!! Take care. Greg
I had friend, now deceased, who lived in Houma, LA for many years. he then moved to France, his parents' home country. He spoke Cajun French more than English.
He was the drummer in a band I was in for about 15 years. He was a dear friend and I miss him so much. This took me back to those days. His name was Robert Loreau ... we always called him "Frenchy". He was like a brother to me. Thank you for the sweet, yet poignant, memory. It put a smile on my face and a tear in my eye.
A great song ... lyric, band, arrangement, and vocal. No way to go wrong with that! Would love to hear more original music from you.
Scott, first of all you should really write more. This is a great write, performance and production. The harmony is also perfect. The story is cohesive and the minimalist backing is just the right treatment. An excellent offering! Loved it, Tom
I agree. You are to good of songwriter, singer, and producer to only do one song a year.
Terrific song and performance. The ban is pretty cool and your vocal is strong, assured and with a minimum of sibilant/mouthnoise etc. I THINK the vocal may be a tiny bit loud or strident in some freqs. but I'm not in a position to assess that properly. I listen again when I don't have a brain ache.
I don't doubt it. Oh how I struggled to balance the mix. It's close, but like you noticed, there are still a few iffy spots. I had to go back several times and cut resonant freqs in the vocal. Then of course it was too harsh. My last move was a cut around 5k with a Pultec emulation.
My home studio is in a larger room now with some treatment and so I'm finally mixing on speakers - trying to learn the KRK Rokit 5's I've had for a few years.
I referenced David Ball's 'When the Thought of You Catches Up With Me,' Darius Rucker's 'Wagon Wheel' cover, Alan Jackson's 'Small Town Southern Man' and more:)
excellent vocal and backing tracks thanks for sharing Eric
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A lovely traditional sounding song!! Very nicely told story with the perfect delivery and musical backing!! Great to see you back around here Scott!! Don't be a stranger!! Take care. Greg
The people are happy with the way it turned out, which makes me happy, but it ain't over until the song gets a few critical listens here in the Showcase.
Thanks for giving it a spin and for that lovely review, Greg. Take care yourself.
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