|
|
|
|
#621308 - 10/31/20 11:25 AM
[User Showcase]
Blue sky falling down (collab with Deej56)
|
|
Registered: 12/27/14
Posts: 657
Loc: France
Journeyman
Registered: 12/27/14
Posts: 657
Loc: France
|
Hi all, David Lekich has written the lyrics and he sings. Thanks to him ! https://soundcloud.com/christian-devienne/blue-sky-falling-downNot a cloud in the sky Not a speck in the blue So you're wondering why It feels so dark to you Faces all passing by Like there’s nothing new (Not the sun, not the clouds, not the moon) Never raising their eyes From their path on the ground To see your blue sky falling down A dead knock on the door A red mark on the moon A black cat cross the floor A sudden dawning of doom Like the careless goodbye He let fly too soon (Just a word as he walked from the room) With the tears in your eyes Never hearing the sound Of your blue sky falling down Does it feel just like the fairy tale ? (The one you heard when you were a kid) As I recall that didn’t end so well. Not a cloud in the sky Not a speck in the blue You still want to deny What you always knew That his love was a lie And he was never true (Give a wave as he fades from view) With your arms open wide Raise your eyes from the ground And see your blue sky falling down. RD CountryEven8 RT 921 Acoustic Bass RT 896 12-String Acoustic Guitar RT 3075 Fiddle RT 1755 Mandolin RT 3202 Solo Acoustic Guitar RD TambourineEven8ths Loop Cowbell
Edited by Chris37 (11/01/20 01:05 AM)
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#621311 - 10/31/20 11:55 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: Blue sky falling down (collab with Deej56)
[Re: Chris37]
|
|
Registered: 02/20/10
Posts: 1367
Loc: Maryland
Expert
Registered: 02/20/10
Posts: 1367
Loc: Maryland
|
Good song, great singing (OF COURSE!) and cool lyrics. Great job by all.
_________________________
Windows 10, Intel Core I5 10400, 16 gig ram, Scarlett 6i6, Komplete keyboard, Sony Acid Music Studio 11, BIAB 2020 UltraPlus Pak
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#621373 - 10/31/20 09:10 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: Blue sky falling down (collab with Deej56)
[Re: Chris37]
|
|
Registered: 04/23/18
Posts: 1067
Loc: Mill Valley, California USA
Expert
Registered: 04/23/18
Posts: 1067
Loc: Mill Valley, California USA
|
TuneMonger,
Thanks much for the listen. It's always an interesting exercise to write lyrics to someone else's music--and fun as well, as it usually ends up being something very different than what I would write on my own. And Christian is great to work with . . . and, like most of my collaborators, incredibly patient with my often slow pace. Glad you liked the tune!
All my best,
Deej
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#621377 - 10/31/20 09:50 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: Blue sky falling down (collab with Deej56)
[Re: Chris37]
|
|
Registered: 06/05/12
Posts: 845
Expert
Registered: 06/05/12
Posts: 845
|
Really well produced song. Great lyrics, vocals, and I love the "And see your blue sky falling down" hook line. The melody was superb. Arrangement was excellent. Good job to both of you.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#621396 - 11/01/20 05:31 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: Blue sky falling down (collab with Deej56)
[Re: Chris37]
|
|
Registered: 12/29/10
Posts: 1520
Loc: Charlotte, NC
Expert
Registered: 12/29/10
Posts: 1520
Loc: Charlotte, NC
|
really nice collab..would be interested to the sequence of the work development...music first then provided to the lyric-writer? Or built up in various ways as you worked together? Thanks!
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#621412 - 11/01/20 06:11 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: Blue sky falling down (collab with Deej56)
[Re: Chris37]
|
|
Registered: 05/27/19
Posts: 1196
Loc: Dallas, PA, USA
Expert
Registered: 05/27/19
Posts: 1196
Loc: Dallas, PA, USA
|
EXCELLENT!! Love that voice! A superb presentation. A great use of BiaB.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#621431 - 11/01/20 08:42 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: Blue sky falling down (collab with Deej56)
[Re: Chris37]
|
|
Registered: 12/27/14
Posts: 657
Loc: France
Journeyman
Registered: 12/27/14
Posts: 657
Loc: France
|
Thanks TuneMonger, jptjptjpt, Tom and Marty.
Music was composed and arranged first and then David has written the lyrics and sung.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#621524 - 11/02/20 07:53 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: Blue sky falling down (collab with Deej56)
[Re: Chris37]
|
|
Registered: 02/03/16
Posts: 1471
Loc: Germany
Expert
Registered: 02/03/16
Posts: 1471
Loc: Germany
|
Chris & Deej,
wow, this is a truely exceptional one.
A very good backing track, well-produced, great song (music & lyrics), very well sung. Really liked that one a whole lot.
Take care,
Stefan
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#621600 - 11/02/20 11:31 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: Blue sky falling down (collab with Deej56)
[Re: Crossroads]
|
|
Registered: 12/27/14
Posts: 657
Loc: France
Journeyman
Registered: 12/27/14
Posts: 657
Loc: France
|
Thanks Stefan,
I always appreciate your comments. Christian
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#621628 - 11/03/20 06:51 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: Blue sky falling down (collab with Deej56)
[Re: Chris37]
|
|
Registered: 09/09/17
Posts: 723
Loc: Virginia
Journeyman
Registered: 09/09/17
Posts: 723
Loc: Virginia
|
Great job Deej and Chris, very unique. I love the mood and tone it sets. Deej you did your vocals really different and I liked it a lot. Nice imaginary also. Really impressive!!
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#621644 - 11/03/20 08:33 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: Blue sky falling down (collab with Deej56)
[Re: Chris37]
|
|
Registered: 01/06/20
Posts: 1166
Loc: Illinois
Expert
Registered: 01/06/20
Posts: 1166
Loc: Illinois
|
Excellent!
Orchestration is a nice backdrop to the lyrics.
Your vocal signature is as good as ever.
I detect a little Beatles vocal treatment ala, "Sgt. Pepper" album.
well done
moto
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#621663 - 11/03/20 10:41 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: Blue sky falling down (collab with Deej56)
[Re: Chris37]
|
|
Registered: 11/29/06
Posts: 2352
Loc: Finland
Veteran
Registered: 11/29/06
Posts: 2352
Loc: Finland
|
Very interesting song with a mix of different styles, some Beatles ('While my guitar'), some chanson and some blues. Clever chord progression creates an interesting mood and the mysterious dark lyrics support it nicely.
Excellent singing, nice dynamics and interesting small stylistic changes make the vocal track sound really professional.
Enjoyable arrangement, I especially like the fiddle and the picking guitar.
Janne
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#621733 - 11/04/20 12:00 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: Blue sky falling down (collab with Deej56)
[Re: Chris37]
|
|
Registered: 04/13/16
Posts: 3294
Loc: Cooran Queensland Australia
Veteran
Registered: 04/13/16
Posts: 3294
Loc: Cooran Queensland Australia
|
I enjoyed the multiple voice you used Deej - two in the narrative and one for the elaborations.
I also enjoyed the way the vocals began as more aloof and became more expressive as the song progressed.
Lovely work gents.
_________________________
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe Pop on over to The Recording Rebels for positive, honest commentary, critiques and support. https://therecordingrebels.com
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#621919 - 11/05/20 09:15 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: Blue sky falling down (collab with Deej56)
[Re: Chris37]
|
|
Registered: 04/23/18
Posts: 1067
Loc: Mill Valley, California USA
Expert
Registered: 04/23/18
Posts: 1067
Loc: Mill Valley, California USA
|
Jpt3, Tano, Marty, Stefan, Belladonna, CaptainMoto, Janne, and raycThanks for stopping in and giving this collaboration a spin. It’s always a pleasure and a challenge working with Christian, which is what makes it so much fun. All the more so when it seems to come out well. Christian sent this to me back in late August, which only goes to show how slow I am to get to stuff. Thanks again to Christian for his patience. A few additional comments on some of the feedback: Tano: Since you asked, LOL  . . . . as Christian noted, the music was complete when he sent it to me, which has been the case for all of our collaborations. As I referenced above, that’s what makes it a fun challenge for me, given I tend to write the lyrics for my solo writes (for the most part) along with the music (though it seems less so these days). Add to it that Christian is very creative in his chord progressions . . . it requires a different approach as I listen to his music and try writing lyrics to it. Typically, I listen at least a half dozen or so times, or more, until a phrase comes to me. In this case, “blue sky falling down” . . . and then it was a matter of setting up the verses to that concluding line. From a process perspective, Christian sends me a music track with a piano playing the melody. With past efforts, I haven’t always adhered to that melody, going instead to where my ears wanted to go . . . but on this one, it seemed spot on. So much so, that I suggested to Christian that we keep the piano melody playing under the vocal, as it does here (where on our prior collaborations, the piano melody is cut). The biggest challenge I had here—like on other songs I’ve done with Christian—is that bridge. Again, Christian takes some very fresh turns on the chord progression. It took me a bit to find it. Belladonna: Thanks for the comment on the vocal. To be honest, I was a little worried, even up until recording, that I couldn’t pull this song off. It starts really low in my register, and I wasn’t sure it would resonate. At one point, I was tempted to suggest to Christian that we find someone else to sing it. But I’m glad it worked out. The wonders a good mic and vocal effects can do, LOL! Deej
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#621921 - 11/05/20 09:50 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: Blue sky falling down (collab with Deej56)
[Re: Chris37]
|
|
Registered: 12/06/03
Posts: 4353
Loc: Sydney Australia
Veteran
Registered: 12/06/03
Posts: 4353
Loc: Sydney Australia
|
Christian & Deej
Lovely collaboration, beautifully sung and composed.
A real treat.
Peter
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#621929 - 11/05/20 11:08 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: Blue sky falling down (collab with Deej56)
[Re: Chris37]
|
|
Registered: 12/29/12
Posts: 5532
Loc: Originally Missouri ... Now Al...
Veteran
Registered: 12/29/12
Posts: 5532
Loc: Originally Missouri ... Now Al...
|
Chris and Deej ...
I totally loved this! Deej, the variations in your vocal approach are both interesting and excellently done. i think your voice sounds really nice in the lower register. And from there, you take it to great heights. Your entire vocal ran ge is impressive and really nice to listen to. And your lyric is beyond excellent.
Chris, your musical composition is so nice. I always admire your chord progressions and arrangements. Very creative and everything blends perfectly. Really nice music, mon ami!
Excellent, gentlemen! That was a very nice listen! Take care and be safe.
Alan
_________________________
BIAB 2018 Ultra Plus-all StylePaks*Win10*8GB DDR4*I5-6th Gen*AT 2035 Mic*Peavey Nashville 112 Amp*Ibanez ART120 Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#622143 - 11/07/20 12:31 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: Blue sky falling down (collab with Deej56)
[Re: Chris37]
|
|
Registered: 12/05/11
Posts: 10742
Loc: GA USA
Veteran
Registered: 12/05/11
Posts: 10742
Loc: GA USA
|
Hey guys, that is a fine collaboration. The band is excellent as is the engaging lyric and melody. And DeeJ we like your exploration of the lower part of your range ... it set up the mood very well. The RT/RD choice makes for a very good band and the mix sets up an impressive soundstage. There's a LOT to like here and nothing to pick at from us Well done y'all! J&B
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#622152 - 11/07/20 02:11 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: Blue sky falling down (collab with Deej56)
[Re: Janice & Bud]
|
|
Registered: 12/27/03
Posts: 16011
Loc: Hamlin NY
Veteran
Registered: 12/27/03
Posts: 16011
Loc: Hamlin NY
|
"Really well produced song. Great lyrics, vocals, and I love the "And see your blue sky falling down" hook line. The melody was superb. Arrangement was excellent. Good job to both of you."
This is exactly what I was thinking as I was listening.
This is a perfectly constructed and sung song.
_________________________
Laughing at your mistakes lengthens your life. Laughing at your wife's mistakes shortens it!
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB and RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software and some hardware.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#622934 - 11/12/20 09:44 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: Blue sky falling down (collab with Deej56)
[Re: Chris37]
|
|
Registered: 04/23/18
Posts: 1067
Loc: Mill Valley, California USA
Expert
Registered: 04/23/18
Posts: 1067
Loc: Mill Valley, California USA
|
Peter, Al, J&B and Mario:
Thank you all for the listen and too kind comments. I really enjoy my collaborations with Christian and glad the output resonates for others, as it seems to have here. Stay safe, stay well, all!
My best to you,
Deej
Edited by Deej56 (11/12/20 09:44 PM)
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#623336 - 11/15/20 08:25 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: Blue sky falling down (collab with Deej56)
[Re: Chris37]
|
|
Registered: 04/02/19
Posts: 535
Loc: Canberra, Australia
Journeyman
Registered: 04/02/19
Posts: 535
Loc: Canberra, Australia
|
Christian & Deej
Excellent collaboration. I enjoyed every aspect. Very fine work by you both.
Regards,
Leon
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RealBand® Works Great in Windows® 11!
Here's an introductory look at RealBand® running on the preview version of Windows® 11!
Watch the video.
Customers LOVE Band-in-a-Box® 2021!
Check out some of the latest Band-in-a-Box® feedback we've received:
"There's a saying 'Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime.' That's exactly what my friend did in 1990. He taught me how to use BIAB and I've used it hundreds of time to do arraignment and to jam with any style band."
"Love BIAB. I use it daily. Their support is great too!"
"RealTracks are amazing!!! I use BIAB for backtracks in my solo act... Still using the basic package and it's all need..."
"I have used Band in A Box for many years. If it would have been around when I was young, I would have been a much better musician. I use it for all my songs I have written and recorded. With Band In A Box I can sit in my room and sound like a whole band without having to put up with them!"
"If you know something about music and take the time to learn the program, you can make it do some amazing things. It is a great help to songwriters who want to demo their song without paying for studio time. It makes changes and tweaks much easier as well."
"Been using it for so many years. It's a great tool. The instruments that I don't have or play make up the void and it saves so much time. I use this program for every song I write."
"Great tool for the songwriter!"
"An essential part of my studio! I write songs on piano, but I'm not a pianist by a long way. BIAB is like having a roomful of session players in your studio, and just the simple act of taking your basic idea and hearing a skilled pianist play it presents so many new ideas and options you hadn't thought of."
"Powerful, easy to use, inexpensive and they even split the modest payments up if you want. No complaints. Lots of satisfaction."
"I added a steel guitar to a fully produced original. He followed every change like he was in the studio reading the chart. Fascinating technology!"
"I have used it to make backing tracks for six CD's with about 12 songs on each. They make a great gift!"
"It's simply a necessity - buy it now - the staff and support do a great job as well!"
"A great tool for us songwriters!"
"I LOVE Band-in-a-Box!"
"I see it as a very worthwhile investment. In fact, from initial purchase about 8 years ago, using the backing tracks I have made, my income from that investment has returned over 5,000% on the investment!"
continued...
Do you have something to say about Band-in-a-Box®? Post your own thoughts for Windows or Mac version today!
Band-in-a-Box® - Boxing Clever - Sound on Sound #TBT
Did you know that Band-in-a-Box® is more than 30 years old? I stumbled across this 1990 magazine article explaining the relatively new program, and think it's an enjoyable read for any Band-in-a-Box user - it really shows that we are always listening to user feedback when developing our program!
Read the article: Boxing Clever: Band-In-A-Box Software
A few of my favorite statements:
"The intention of PG Music's Band-In-A-Box package is to couple that speed and convenience with the improved flexibility of the personal computer. Versions are available for the Atari ST, Mac, and PC compatibles. Have the programmers succeeded? And can they rid themselves of the stigma of the auto-accompaniment section? Given the above state of affairs, the first hurdle that the program has to overcome is one of acceptance and, frankly, a name like 'Band-In-A-Box' is a bad start."
(I think our name was a great start!)
"The final results are, to say the least, impressive. Band-In-A-Box achieves something that most hardwired auto-accompaniment sections have never been able to do - inject a degree of feel into the music. It really does sound more human than so many of the computer generated pieces I've heard."
"...I'm quite convinced that PG Music will have a winner on their hands. This is one piece of software that you can get more out of than you put in."
#TipTuesday Convert RealDrums to MIDI!
Did you know that you can convert RealDrums to MIDI?
VintageGibson shared this tip to our Tips & Tricks forum, which is a great place to look for program tips from other Band-in-a-Box users!
Read this handy trick.
Have a program tip or trick of your own? Share it on our Tips & Tricks forum today!
Band-in-a-Box® 2021 Italian for Mac is Here!
Abbiamo lavorato tanto e abbiamo aggiunto 80 nuove funzionalità e una straordinaria collezione di nuovi contenuti, tra cui 202 RealTracks, nuovi RealStyles, SuperTracks MIDI, Studi Strumentali, Performance degli Artisti, Bonus RealDrums "Singoli", trascrizioni RealDrums, MultiStyles PAK 1, Xtra Styles PAKs 10 e 11, e altro ancora!
Pacchetti | Nuove Caratteristiche
Export / Print a List of Selected Styles (Band-in-a-Box®)
Did you know that you can export a list of your Styles from Band-in-a-Box®?
Head to this forum post in our "Tips & Tricks" forum, where VideoTrack shares another handy tip for Band-in-a-Box® users!
Band-in-a-Box® Chord List Resource
Ever wonder which chords are supported in Band-in-a-Box®? Access the information from the Help file in the program, or read through the list with our Online Manual!
Chord List - Mac Online Manual
Chord List - Windows Online Manual
Review the other Reference topcs while you're there - with explanations of the different menus and the Keystroke Commands (Hot Keys), you'll definitely learn something new!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
34894 Members
66 Forums
70899 Topics
614113 Posts
Max Online: 2537 @ 01/19/20 07:09 AM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Previous Topic
Index
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean