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Hi Folks.
For a long time I wanted to do a collaboration with Janice, but I felt the styles I was tinkering with might of not be her cup of tea. Finally I had the tune that I felt was right. Janice agreed. Bud recorded and mastered her vocals. Everything came together better than what I had hoped for.  Janice & Bud thank you!  P.S. I probably should not have been greedy and let Janice sing the whole tune smile  All feedback is welcomed. Thank you for listening!

Treasures

Lyrics:

Clouds floating over pines,
Playing riddles with your mind:
Sad face, snail race,
Tiger jumping through white flames,
Mythical creatures that don't have names

You can run, or you can hold still
lay below grass, or walk on tall stilts
Search for the treasures, deciphering symbols of past

Snowflakes falling from the sky,
make a wish before they die-
Sad winter lullaby...
Serpent patterns on window panes,
stray dogs that don't have names.

You can run, or you can hold still
lay below grass, or walk on tall stilts
Search for the treasures, deciphering symbols of past


Snowflakes falling from the sky,
melting on your face
Bound to wander this beautiful maze,
Counting the stars that have no names.

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Vocals: Me / Janice M.
Bud recorded Janice + consulted with mixing.
BIAB:
1036:Bass, Electric, NorthernRockBallad Ev 065
3882:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm RockNRollTremoloHeld 090
2668:Pedal Steel, Background WestCoastBallad Ev 065
3724:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopIndieSteady8thsBrent Ev 085
Loop : Dubstep\Dubstep - mad_ting_70_drum_loop_3_a_minor sw16.wav
2411:Sax, Tenor, Soloist BossaSlowJack Ev 085
2744:Synth, Rhythm AltHipHopPadA-B Ev16 085
RealDrums: RockBritDrivingEv16^1-SnCH,RdCym
Loop: Dubstep\Dubstep - sell_off_70_drum_loop_1_a_minor sw16.wav
Custom MIDI Style: 0 < No Patch Change > (coleplay.STY Piano track)
Custom MIDI Style: 0 < No Patch Change > (Bosa_45.STY Guitar track)
RealDrums in Song:ElecPopStripMall^1-a:SideSyncClap  , b:SideSyncClapBusy
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It's always a good day when you post a new song Misha.
Adding the divine Mrs M to the offering makes it's extra special.
The melancholy oozes from this and Janice sells that message beautifully within this very modern context.
What a melange - a full helping of spices.
You've written a few sad songs in recent times. I hope there's a chance & reason to pump the good vibes soon.


I do think the snare is a tiny bit too crisp though.


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No wonder this worked so well.

A team of excellent musicians combined to deliver clever lyrics and melody with wonderful variety.

The sax solo was the cake icing.

Bud, Janice and Misha made the team.


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Man! So good, just a fabulous listen through the headphones, the intro especially.

Good vocal and Janice sounds awesome as usual, the way she phrases "lullaby" for example.

Well done Misha and Janice!

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Very pleasant. Great song, production, playing etc. I particularly liked Janice singing.


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I love your style... very cool lyrics, and stylistic mix of instruments...
Janis sounds wonderful as always... Great work all.


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Misha, Janice and Bud,

A really good song!
Nice how you combined the vocals.

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Originally Posted By: rayc
It's always a good day when you post a new song Misha.
Adding the divine Mrs M to the offering makes it's extra special.
The melancholy oozes from this and Janice sells that message beautifully within this very modern context.
What a melange - a full helping of spices.
You've written a few sad songs in recent times. I hope there's a chance & reason to pump the good vibes soon.


I do think the snare is a tiny bit too crisp though.


Thank you Ray. I had hoped you would like this one!

Janice


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I don't know if the intro (first 40 secs) was deliberately bland but it cleverly disguised the treasures that were to come as the melody and lyrics unfolded. Nice!


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Ray,
Thank you for your support and "good vibes" comment. I needed that.
also, thank you on snare catch. Will look into it.
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Trevor,
Thank you for listening and your kind words!

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Dave,
Thank you for your time & support!
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Lambada,
Thank you for giving this time and your feedback. "I particularly liked Janice singing." me too smile
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BH,
Thank you for listening and your support!
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Rob and Anne-Marie,
Thank you for kind words!
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Thank you for giving this time and your support.

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Misha & Janice...

Cool!

Love the BAND! Excellent use of percussion tracks.

Both vocals are excellent.

LOVE the delay on the sax.

A beautiful mix.

Delicious listening.

Extraordinary music.

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Beautiful collaboration. Janice was the perfect choice of a duet Misha. While both vocals were the stars of the song I must say the the backtrack and instrumenation was right up there as well. Perfect on all counts. Well done. Super mix as well.


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WOW! What a fantastic song.

A great groove and an outstanding band setting the backdrop for some outstanding vocals.

WOW is about all I can say.

Great job Misha,Janice and Bud.

Loved it!


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Originally Posted By: AudioTrack
No wonder this worked so well.

A team of excellent musicians combined to deliver clever lyrics and melody with wonderful variety.

The sax solo was the cake icing.

Bud, Janice and Misha made the team.


Thank you! I agree on that sax solo. Misha made an excellent choice with it.

Janice


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Man! So good, just a fabulous listen through the headphones, the intro especially.

Good vocal and Janice sounds awesome as usual, the way she phrases "lullaby" for example.

Well done Misha and Janice!


Thank you Dave. It was a pleasure to sing a great lyric with Misha!

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Wow... what a treat! smile

You're both such different singers, it's cool to hear two entirely different approaches. And the arrangement is cool, constantly shifting in unexpected ways. It sounds like nothing else on the forum.

Fun listen!


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Originally Posted By: lambada
Very pleasant. Great song, production, playing etc. I particularly liked Janice singing.


Originally Posted By: bloc-head
I love your style... very cool lyrics, and stylistic mix of instruments...
Janis sounds wonderful as always... Great work all.


Thanks y’all for mentioning my part!

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FJ,
Thank you for listening and kind words!
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Scott,
Thank you for giving this time and your positive feedback here and on SC!
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Mario,
Thank you for for support!
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David,
Thank you for listening and extra special feedback! The only difference is, Janice is a singer and I am not so much, but at the end it worked out smile

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Always enjoy your creations, Misha. Love the dreamy/floaty feeling on the chorus. Janice brings her usual brilliance to enhance an already beguiling production.
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lovely sound pictures.
and song moods .
i really like the vocal combos.

so much talent on display.

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