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Here is a song that I wrote a couple of months ago. I wanted these lyrics to capture that moment in time when someone looks at himself or herself in a mirror and says to the image something like, "Come on! You can do it!" From experience, I've found that the best song format for capturing a single moment in time is AABA form. So armed with a picture and a song form, this is where my thinking has taken me. ♫ Rise And Shine Lyrics on Soundcloud Please feel free to be critical of any aspect of the music/lyrics, performance or production. All the best, --Noel The Band Song Tempo: 90 bpm BIABSolo Guitar: RT 1237... Guitar, Electric, Soloist SmoothJazzPoppy Ev16 090 Guitar: RT 1017... Guitar, Electric, Strumming CleanBarre Ev 085 Guitar: RT 4200... Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm SongwriterGentleSync16ths Ev16 090 Piano: RT1996... Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm SmoothJazzPoppy Ev16 090 Bass: RT 700... Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 085 Drums: RockRoots ev8^1 MIDIOrgan: VST3i: HaNonB70 (Lostin70s) Guitar: VST3i: Strum GS-2 Arpeggios: VSTi: KV 331 Audio Synthmaster Player2 (#108 ARP Light Spark ARK) The Production DAW: Reaper RT 4200: I used Reaper to create two instances of the same Realtrack, and I panned one instance hard left and the other hard right. I offset one of the instances by moving it 10 ms later in the mix, and I detuned it slightly (-2 cents). Doing this helps give the two instances of the same WAV file a fuller sound when they play together. Bass: VST3 Renaissance Bass (set to Parker Bass Thump) Piano; Lin MB (Linear Phase Multiband Compressor Plugin) Guitar 1237: ReaDelay, Lin MB. Guitar 1017: ReaDelay Vocals: Nectar 3 Reverb: M30 Studio Reverb by TC Electronic, ReaVerberate Final Output: Ozone 10
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Hi Noel,
As a WIP, I think you have a terrific foundation to tweak a little bit and take it to its full potential. You asked for comments, and here's what came to mind for me:
1. You have a great message!
2. A suggestion for lyric tweak on the bridge -
You currently have:
Don’t worry if you feel a bit crumpled and broken
And the future looks bleak because the present is woeful
Once you get moving
You get things improving and then, hey presto!
It’s go, go, go
I'm not sold on the broken/woeful rhyme. Here's an alternative to consider:
Don’t worry if you feel a bit crumpled and broken
And the future looks bleak because the present is a FALSE TOKEN
Once you get moving
You get things improving and then, hey presto!
It’s go, go, go
(It's an extra syllable, but when I sang it to myself, it blended fine with the slightest bit of rephrasing)
3. I think the ending piano riff is a bit too "sweet" for the power of the message.
4. I think this is the best vocal I've heard from you in a very long time! It's strong and appropriately provides a somewhat gentle power that emphasizes the "wake up and get your act together" message. I really enjoyed your delivery.
You are a very talented composer and will find those little tweaks that you feel might be needed to really polish this - be it some of these observations or others you might discover yourself.
I hope you find these comments helpful. If not, just throw them in the mirror and see if they disappear. Once you've got a finished product, I'm sure it's going to be a winner!
Take care, my friend.
Alan
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Hi Noel,
As a WIP, I think you have a terrific foundation to tweak a little bit and take it to its full potential. You asked for comments, and here's what came to mind for me:
1. You have a great message!
2. A suggestion for lyric tweak on the bridge -
You currently have:
Don’t worry if you feel a bit crumpled and broken
And the future looks bleak because the present is woeful
Once you get moving
You get things improving and then, hey presto!
It’s go, go, go
I'm not sold on the broken/woeful rhyme. Here's an alternative to consider:
Don’t worry if you feel a bit crumpled and broken
And the future looks bleak because the present is a FALSE TOKEN
Once you get moving
You get things improving and then, hey presto!
It’s go, go, go
(It's an extra syllable, but when I sang it to myself, it blended fine with the slightest bit of rephrasing)
3. I think the ending piano riff is a bit too "sweet" for the power of the message.
4. I think this is the best vocal I've heard from you in a very long time! It's strong and appropriately provides a somewhat gentle power that emphasizes the "wake up and get your act together" message. I really enjoyed your delivery.
You are a very talented composer and will find those little tweaks that you feel might be needed to really polish this - be it some of these observations or others you might discover yourself.
I hope you find these comments helpful. If not, just throw them in the mirror and see if they disappear. Once you've got a finished product, I'm sure it's going to be a winner!
Take care, my friend.
Alan Hi Alan  Thank you for jumping in the thread. It's always excellent to see/read you. And thank you heaps for your thoughts. You've given me some good ideas and I really appreciate them. I always get caught up in my own thinking and having input from others, helps me broaden my horizons. As as result, I get to see further than my own mind lets me see. I hope that all is going well for you and Di Please say hello to her from me. All the best of everything, --Noel EDIT (December 1): I'm still pondering your thoughts, Alan.Your comments have really got me thinking and I'm sincerely grateful for that
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Noel, enjoyed this very much! Reminds me of a show tune, as I could see in my mind the actors performing this as a choreographed stage number. Weird, huh? Anyway, no real criticisms. You could always add a harmony part or two, especially on the chorus. That would make it match my imaginary stage performance better. Ha! Oh, and I enjoyed the guitar solo. Don't see it credited so assume it was you. Nice! Hope to hear more...
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Terrific, Noel. The first thing I saw was that pic you chose. Perfect. And then the song, too, lived up to the perfection. A wonderfully encouraging song. I like what Ron says about this one being like a showtune. The best kind. In the same way it would be that song in the show that changes everything, making the new day better, this song can do that. Good band choices, and well mixed, too.
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Noel, I agree with Ron and could easily envision this being sung on Broadway. Everything sounds great in the mix and you sang the heck out of it. My only suggestion would be to add a very small amount of delay and reverb to the guitar solo. It’s not a deal breaker and I’m still a buyer either way, Tom
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Noel,
It's great to hear your voice on a song again! Your songs always have an enjoyable happy feel to them which your vocals compliment so well. Your contributions like this one are such a treasure to this forum!
Thanks, TB
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Noel...what a great positive and encouraging song...I love the melody...a super sing-a-long...terrific track....the rhyme scheme is perfect for your message...a great listen!!
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Noel,
"Unlock your potential
And become presidential "
I got a chuckle out of that rhyme.
Although "presidential" no longer has the meaning it once did considering recent examples.
You might be the MOST positive Songwriter I've ever known.
This is quintessential Noel Adams.
Good BAND.
Nice vocals!
Good mix.
Great to see you posting again.
The Showcase is not same without you.
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This is BEAUTIFUL, beautiful, BEAUTIFUL!!! Not only are you so positive in your songs, you are actually a TOP musician. This is a great song in its own right, and your voice adds SO MUCH to it. I already cannot imagine it sung by anyone else. What a superb job - it's a standing ovation from me. Bravo.
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Noel
Lovely positive song (as expected) that you do so well.
Enjoyed sitting back and listening.
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Beautiful melody. What a great song.
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First of all, as floyd said,
“Great to see you posting again.
The Showcase is not same without you.”
The lyric is very relatable and our kitchen has many quotes posted up of positive thoughts like these sentiments.
Love this:
“Get out there and play, now
It’s a thrilling new day, now
Come on! Rise and shine”
Your vocal, the band and the mix are all a delight to hear.
Like the work you did on RT
4200 (it seems akin to what a doubler fx would create).
Again, here’s to the wonderful sentiment!!
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Noel,
This song is outstanding! Your vocal is top notch - one of your best.
Everything hangs together perfectly. The song is one of the best positive lyrics I've heard anywhere in a while.
Loved it all from start to finish.
Bob
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It's good to hear your voice again. You have a knack for composing ear-pleasing melodies. Your lyrics have McCartney-esque optimism!
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Nicely done Noel!! Really nice, uplifting tune with a great arrangement and great vocal......I feel better already!! Everything works for me!!! Take care. Greg
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Sounds great! I'll echo what floyd jane noted - the word "Presidential" has connotations that don't match the sunny disposition of the lyric. Stop warming the bench and you'll
Unlock your potential  That aside - great vocal, positive lyric, upbeat production! 
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Noel,
the hard panned and time slipped strategy worked but it often go awry. I think the reason this works so well is the strength of the voice & solo in the centre.
I agree with other folk - ace to HEAR YOU again. You do fab work with the synth vox but yours is a unique instrument that works well.
Cheers
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Noel, I agree that this is a perfect song for a Broadway musical.
Great vocal, backing tracks, and mix.
Loved those lyrics.
I hope you will post more often.
I want my last spoken words to be "I hid a million dollars under the........................"
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Noel, enjoyed this very much! Reminds me of a show tune, as I could see in my mind the actors performing this as a choreographed stage number. Weird, huh? Anyway, no real criticisms. You could always add a harmony part or two, especially on the chorus. That would make it match my imaginary stage performance better. Ha! Oh, and I enjoyed the guitar solo. Don't see it credited so assume it was you. Nice! Hope to hear more... Hi Ron, Thank you for visiting. And thanks for your comments As much as I would like to claim the guitar solo as my work, it was Dwight Sills' Realtrack #1237. I've now added that information to my band's description. Thanks for taking the time to listen and pass on your thoughts. All the best, --Noel
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Terrific, Noel. The first thing I saw was that pic you chose. Perfect. And then the song, too, lived up to the perfection. A wonderfully encouraging song. I like what Ron says about this one being like a showtune. The best kind. In the same way it would be that song in the show that changes everything, making the new day better, this song can do that. Good band choices, and well mixed, too. Hi Marty. It's good to see you. Thanks for passing through the thread. I often use a picture to help me focus my words so that I stay in that moment that the song is based around. This particular image worked well for me. I'm glad it worked equally well for you Thanks for taking the time to have listen. Much appreciated. --Noel
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Noel,
I know I wrote a more elaborate reply to this earlier.
I most have hit the wrong button or something.
Anyway, always nice to see you. I thought this was beautiful from start to finish. Your voice sounds great.
Happy Holidays.
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Uplifting and thoroughly enjoyable Noel.
Very well produced too!
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Noel, I agree with Ron and could easily envision this being sung on Broadway. Everything sounds great in the mix and you sang the heck out of it. My only suggestion would be to add a very small amount of delay and reverb to the guitar solo. It’s not a deal breaker and I’m still a buyer either way, Tom Hey Tommy. Thanks for jumping into the thread. It's good to see you. Also, thanks for the tip about delay and reverb to the guitar. As I'm not a guitarist, properly producing the instrument is one of my weaknesses. I appreciate your experience All the best, --Noel
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Noel,
It's great to hear your voice on a song again! Your songs always have an enjoyable happy feel to them which your vocals compliment so well. Your contributions like this one are such a treasure to this forum!
Thanks, TB Hi Torrey. Thanks for visiting. I appreciate you listen and your comments. Thanks for saying that about my songs. You brought a huge smile to my face. May good things come your way! --Noel
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Noel...what a great positive and encouraging song...I love the melody...a super sing-a-long...terrific track....the rhyme scheme is perfect for your message...a great listen!! Hi Firesong! It's good see you. Thanks for passing through the thread. Also, thanks for taking time to have a listen. Most of all, though, thank you for noticing my rhyme scheme I spend a bit of time on deciding how I want the lyrics of a song to flow. Along the way, I try many different permutations and combinations of rhyme and meter, and each possibility gives me a slightly different way of looking at my song and open up new lyrics to me. I like the "jigsaw puzzle" aspect of songwriting. It fascinates me KInd regards and thanks again! --Noel
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Noel,
"Unlock your potential
And become presidential "
I got a chuckle out of that rhyme.
Although "presidential" no longer has the meaning it once did considering recent examples.
You might be the MOST positive Songwriter I've ever known.
This is quintessential Noel Adams.
Good BAND.
Nice vocals!
Good mix.
Great to see you posting again.
The Showcase is not same without you.
fj Hi floyd. My apologies for taking so long to get back to you. I've been busily beta testing. Thanks for noticing the potential/presidential rhyme Here in Australia, our ultimate head of state is the King of England. As a consequence, we have a prime minister and not a president. Because of this, I suspect that the word "president" has far fewer connotations attached to it in Australia than it does in the USA. We have presidents of national sports' clubs, charities or company boards. In some cases, CEOs are also called presidents. My use of "presidential" comes from this kind of perspective. But I digress... I'm pretty sure you don't need a history/geography/politics kind of reply to your post! Thanks for taking the time to visit and pass on your thoughts. All the very best, --Noel
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Hi Noel,
It's verry nice indeed to hear you again, after a long time.
I once said to you (or more than once) your vocals reminds me of Robin Gibb from the BeeGees.
And when I listened to your beautiful song with that optimistic message, it was there again! Robin.
That's also why I enjoy listening to your songs.
As I said, a beautiful song and lyrics, Noel!
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Classic uplifting Noel song, I should wire up a system to play this song when I look at the mirror cabinet in the morning Catchy melody. Very interesting chord changes in the B section, I like how the melody go upwards from the crumbled and broken. The band is very pleasant pop orchestra, but the best part is of course to hear your real voice for a long time. Janne
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I'm still the (more or less) new guy on the forum, and this is the first time I've heard your voice... and I like it.
Good song with a very positive message, it has the same positive effect as Marty's songs have on me.
Good job!
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This is BEAUTIFUL, beautiful, BEAUTIFUL!!! Not only are you so positive in your songs, you are actually a TOP musician. This is a great song in its own right, and your voice adds SO MUCH to it. I already cannot imagine it sung by anyone else. What a superb job - it's a standing ovation from me. Bravo. Hi James. Thank you heaps for having a listen. And thank you for your amazing comments!!! Honestly, they made my day All the very best! --Noel
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Lovely positive song (as expected) that you do so well.
Enjoyed sitting back and listening.
Peter Hi Peter. It's always good to see you. Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment. Much appreciated. All the best, --Noel
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Beautiful melody. What a great song. Hi Ric. Thank you for taking the time to have a listen. I very much appreciate it. All the best, --Noel
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First of all, as floyd said,
“Great to see you posting again.
The Showcase is not same without you.”
The lyric is very relatable and our kitchen has many quotes posted up of positive thoughts like these sentiments.
Love this:
“Get out there and play, now
It’s a thrilling new day, now
Come on! Rise and shine”
Your vocal, the band and the mix are all a delight to hear.
Like the work you did on RT
4200 (it seems akin to what a doubler fx would create).
Again, here’s to the wonderful sentiment!!
J&B Hi J&B, As always, it's a delight to see that you have visited. Thanks for passing through, listening and commenting. My mother was an incredibly positive person. I'm not in her league but her outlook certainly influences the way I see the world Regarding 4200, the only doubler I've used has been one that comes with Reaper (JS Channel Time Delayer). That one is pretty basic. As I have no doubt you'll rememember, in the earlier days of BIAB, to get a full sound it was necessary to have a few of those proverbial 'tricks up your sleeve'. While it was possible to render two tracks and pan one full left and the other full right, often within those tracks there would be generated sections that played the same music at the same time. The net result is that the sound suddenly, and uncomfortably, went from stereo to mono. I learnt that while it was possible to copy and paste sections from other areas of the track, it was often easier and more effective simply to move one track either forward or back 10 milliseconds and flatten it 2 or 3 cents. This was enough to stop the mono effect. Fortunately, then PG Music developed the process that if two (or more) Realtracks of the same number were generated simultaneously, the generations were always different and the mono effect was overcome. In this instance, though, rather than have two individual sounding tracks, I was trying for a thickening of sound that was spread across the stereo spectrum. Thankfully it seemed to work Thank you again for taking the time to drop by. --Noel
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Noel,
This song is outstanding! Your vocal is top notch - one of your best.
Everything hangs together perfectly. The song is one of the best positive lyrics I've heard anywhere in a while.
Loved it all from start to finish.
Bob Hi Bob. It's great to see you Thanks for your uplifting comments. I'm grateful for the smile they brought my way. All the best, --Noel
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It's good to hear your voice again. You have a knack for composing ear-pleasing melodies. Your lyrics have McCartney-esque optimism! Hi Scott. Thanks for having a listen and for commenting. Much appreciated. Although there's a lot of doom and gloom and misery in the world right now, I try to find things to be positive about. Writing songs is one the things that helps me keep my perspective. Honestly, even though I haven't been in the forum so much in recent years, I can't imagine my life without music. I'm forever grateful for that day when I took the plunge back in 2006 and bought BIAB. Thanks again! --Noel
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Hi Noel,
Nice to hear a new one from you, it's been a while! Love the positive message, nice vocal too.
Enjoyed!
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Great to hear a new one from you, Noel.
You write some lovely melodies. And of course, your lyrics always accentuate the positive.
Regards,
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Noel,
It perfectly recreates the atmosphere of American oldies.
The key changes in the chorus are well thought out and very effective.
Synth V's vocals are good, but I'm also looking forward to hearing your vocals.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Nicely done Noel!! Really nice, uplifting tune with a great arrangement and great vocal......I feel better already!! Everything works for me!!! Take care. Greg Hi there, Greg! It's always great to see you appear in a thread. Thanks for passing through and stopping to have a listen I appreciate you comments! All the best, --Noel
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Sounds great! I'll echo what floyd jane noted - the word "Presidential" has connotations that don't match the sunny disposition of the lyric. Stop warming the bench and you'll
Unlock your potential That aside - great vocal, positive lyric, upbeat production! Hi David. It's excellent to see you I totally understand what you mean with "Presidential." As I said to floyd, here in Australia while the impact of what happens in the USA is still felt, we're a bit distanced from the political happenings. We have a prime minister and not a president as the leader of our country. Since we were originally a British colony and Australia has never fully separated from Britain, the ultimate "man at the top" of Australia's political system is King Charles. "President" doesn't have so many connotations surround it down here. By the way, I love that "bench and you'll"/potential rhyme! I'm very impressed. They're the type of rhymes that I rarely come across. I think my brain's processing is a bit too linear to think of them. Thanks for the visit and all the best, --Noel
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Noel,
the hard panned and time slipped strategy worked but it often go awry. I think the reason this works so well is the strength of the voice & solo in the centre.
I agree with other folk - ace to HEAR YOU again. You do fab work with the synth vox but yours is a unique instrument that works well. Hi Ray. Thanks for dropping in. I hope that everything is going well for you up north I rarely use doubled tracks these days as I prefer to generate two individual versions of the same Realtrack and pan those. In this instance, I was just looking for a thickening of sound. Thanks for the support of my singing, too. Much appreciated. May good things come your way! --Noel
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Noel, I agree that this is a perfect song for a Broadway musical.
Great vocal, backing tracks, and mix.
Loved those lyrics.
I hope you will post more often. Howdy, Mario. You are always a welcome sight in a thread Thanks for taking the time to drop by. I appreciate your thoughts and positive feedback. I would have loved to have been a Broadway composer. At least with Band In A Box, I can pretend to be one and that's worth it's weight in gold All the very best and I hope that New York is being kind to you! --Noel
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Hello Noel
Great song
Very well sung
Everything harmonizes nicely together
The solo fits great
Many greetings
Andi ;-)
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Noel,
I know I wrote a more elaborate reply to this earlier.
I most have hit the wrong button or something.
Anyway, always nice to see you. I thought this was beautiful from start to finish. Your voice sounds great.
Happy Holidays. Hi David. Thanks. It's always excellent to see a comment from you. If it's any consolation, I also loose comments from time to time I appreciate your positive feedback. All the very best to you and family for Christmas and New Year! --Noel
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Uplifting and thoroughly enjoyable Noel.
Very well produced too!
Rob Hi Rob. It's good to see you. Thanks for taking time to listen and to comment. Wishing you and Anne_Marie all the best for Christmas and New Year. --Noel
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Hi Noel,
It's very nice indeed to hear you again, after a long time.
I once said to you (or more than once) your vocals reminds me of Robin Gibb from the BeeGees.
And when I listened to your beautiful song with that optimistic message, it was there again! Robin.
That's also why I enjoy listening to your songs.
As I said, a beautiful song and lyrics, Noel!
Hans Hi Hans. Thank you for passing through the thread. It's always good to see you. I don't know how I manage to have the "Robin Gibb" twist to my vocals but thanks for mentioning it. I'll take it And thanks for the positive feedback about my song and lyrics. I hope you and your family have a fantastic Christmas and New Year. --Noel
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Classic uplifting Noel song, I should wire up a system to play this song when I look at the mirror cabinet in the morning Catchy melody. Very interesting chord changes in the B section, I like how the melody go upwards from the crumbled and broken. The band is very pleasant pop orchestra, but the best part is of course to hear your real voice for a long time. Janne Hei Janne. Thanks for dropping in. Much appreciated. And thanks for the comments about the song. I'm glad you noticed what I did in the B section. I wanted "crumpled and broken" to be the musical equivalent of "down and out" and then the music to gradually rise up from there (just as in "rise and shine"). I hope that you have a fantastic Christmas and beyond --Noel
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I'm still the (more or less) new guy on the forum, and this is the first time I've heard your voice... and I like it.
Good song with a very positive message, it has the same positive effect as Marty's songs have on me.
Good job! Hi BD. It's good to see you. Thanks for the positive feedback about my singing. BIAB has helped me get better over the years (although I still don't see myself as a singer). Thanks, too, for comparing me to Marty. That's pretty high praise I wish you and yours a brilliant Christmas and New Year! --Noel
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Hi Noel,
Nice to hear a new one from you, it's been a while! Love the positive message, nice vocal too.
Enjoyed! Hi Leon. It's really good to see you. Thanks for taking the time to have a listen and comment. I greatly appreciate it. All the best for Christmas and beyond! --Noel
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Noel,
It perfectly recreates the atmosphere of American oldies.
The key changes in the chorus are well thought out and very effective.
Synth V's vocals are good, but I'm also looking forward to hearing your vocals.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi Hello Shigeki Adachi It's always brilliant to see you. The American-oldies kind of sound is my specialty. I love Tin Pan Alley songs. It's definitely the style where I feel most comfortable. Surprisingly, the melody of my B-section started on the 7th of Gm7 which meant that the note following the F needed to be either E or Eb (since the dissonance of a 7th is nearly always best resolved by dropping down a tone or semitone). And it was because of that requirement that the middle section took shape and began to "rise" musically! And thanks for saying good things about my voice. That's all because BIAB has helped me become a better singer over the years. All the very best to you and your family and I hope that you have a really pleasant and relaxing entry into 2024! Kind regards, --Noel
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Hello Noel
Great song
Very well sung
Everything harmonizes nicely together
The solo fits great
Many greetings
Andi ;-) Hey Andi. Thank you for taking the time to visit and listen. I appreciate it a lot. And thanks for the positive feedback! I hope you have excellent Christmas and New Year! --Noel
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