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Nothing is for Free -I tried to capture the sound and feel of Sinatra record, 40's Big Band groove. Let me know what you think.
https://www.reverbnation.com/kaynemusic/song/32877538-nothing-is-for-free
https://soundcloud.com/ekayne/nothing-is-for-free
I started with BIAB Real Tracks, and kept adding more horn parts, including some midi horns that I played via keyboard, in order to get a 40's Big Band. Clarinet, Sax, Trumpet Solos, muted Trumpets, Brass via Halicon Sonic, a bit of strings. ****** Song Summary ************* Title: NOTHING FREE File:NOTHING FREE.SGU Key=D , Tempo 110, Length (m:s)=3:35 No intro. 96 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 96. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Style is _CROONR2.STY (Crooner Big Band w/ Piano) RealTracks in style: 2126:Bass, Acoustic, Jazz Half,Half Sw 110 RealTracks in song: ~771:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm Jazz Sw 110 RealTracks in style: ~938:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm JazzFreddie Sw 110 RealTracks in style: 2593:Horn Section, Background CroonerBigBand9-Part Sw 110 RealTracks in song: ~2293:Horn Section, Rhythm PopPads Ev 130 RealTracks in song: ~1975:Trumpet, Soloist DixielandMedium Sw 110 RealDrums [in Song:JazzTomLewis^01-a:Brushes, Snare , b:Side Stick, Toms and Ride *******************
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Howdy Elliott.... I think you pulled it off just fine....mission accomplished Good clean vocal and performed in a relaxed, confident way. I like it. The only thing that jumped out at me was the horns (panned left) got a bit too loud in a few places during the 1st half of the song. Just my quite subjective  observation...NOT a criticism. Good job....
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Hi Elliott,
Thanks for posting this song.
I really liked the song, chord changes and your vocals.
I also liked the dynamics with lots of instrument dropouts all through the song.
Well done.
Best Regards
Nigel
Nigel Spiers
Christchurch, New Zealand
info@nzacoustics.com
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Elliott
Well produced and a very good vocal, that fits with the impressive backing you've come up with.
Very nicely done.
Peter
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Great job, not sure if I got Sinatra out of this but it's very well done. Vocal is excellent, a little forward for me. I can hear you put a lot of work into this and it definitely paid off.
Windows 10, Intel Core I5 10400, 16 gig ram, Scarlett 6i6, Komplete keyboard, Sony Acid Music Studio 11, BIAB 2020 UltraPlus Pak
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Elliott Kayne....
those vocal doubles work very very well and are superbly melodic<<<<loved that. very catchy. nice lyrics.
really liked the bass trak.
you captured the era superbly.
ive listened several times now, which tells me its a v good song. would love to hear some femme back up vocs in the choruses reinforcing.
well well done.
best
om
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Sounds period authentic.
I really like this song. It would certainly be on the Hit Parade back then.
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Hi Elliott,
"I tried to capture the sound and feel of Sinatra record, 40's Big Band groove. Let me know what you think." Umm, yeah... Personally, I think you knocked it out of the park in a BIG way! Such a rich sounding arrangement and your vocals, while similar to Sinatra's, stand on their own. Thanks for posting, I enjoyed the listen!
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Yep, mission accomplished alright! Great sound and vocals. Certainly my cup of tea.
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Easygoing delivery, interesting arrangement. Pleasant song! 
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Thanks for listening and your suggestions. I uploaded a new mix. Let me know your thoughts.
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Nice big band sound, Elliot and a very well written song. Good vocal. Much enjoyed.
Regards,
Leon
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WOW, you got it, Elliott!! What a great horn section and arrangement. Wonderful lyrics and vocal. Love the interplay between the clarinet, trumpet and sax. Really outstanding song, man. Man, what a good mix, too.
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Oh man, you nailed that 40's vibe!
Love your vocals on this.
Well done.
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Really nicely done Elliott!!! The chorus is really catchy.......grabs ya!!! You did a nice job of putting all the horns together! A very enjoyable listen!! Take care. Greg
"Nothing is forever except the past"......GREAT Line!!!
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