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bluage #516259 01/08/19 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted By: bluage
Wow! Allow me to say first that the chord changes in your song, "Because of You" chart an arc of emotions that ranged from chilly darkness to the liberating light. Listening to it was like turning corners in a maze: there was some suspense over what new feelings I would run into.

Your lyrics tell a strong story of an obviously strong committment/involvement with a person who clearly arouses envy in others. By the time I got to the line, "My firm fist is stronger than their hate", I said to myself, "This man (the subject of your song) is not to be played with!" The possibility of using violence to defend, or protect a romantic relationship, is final, powerful, and very real, as we all know how our emotions can escalate when our feelings for another are threatened.

Your RealTracks arrangement fully supported the dramatic intensity of the lyrics. The song ended up being memorable because of its unflinching declaration of the "loyalty" that is spoken of in it.

Strong stuff, "jannesan"! And don't worry about your vocal. I understood every word that you sang.
Sincerely,
LOREN (a.k.a. "bluage")


Thanks Loren for your beautiful and very friendly review of my simple song smile "fist" is kind of a metaphor here for mental attitude, not intended to be violent, but your interpretation is natural and I'm glad you found powerful emotions in it. Your words encourages me to continue on my lyrical path smile

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Originally Posted By: robsmusic
I like the chord progression, some minor sections and some major sections. Matches well with lyrics.
-rob


Thanks Rob for your kind words smile I didn't want to follow standard blues chord progressions, I always want to have my own spice there, so I'm glad you liked the way I have used the chords.

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Jim #516761 01/10/19 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted By: Jim
Like others, I'm impressed with your chord progressions...
They really add to the cool appeal of your composition...
I'm glad you went with own voice & I heartily agree with you...
you vocal is more than "good enough for publishing on this friendly forum".


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Al-David #516763 01/10/19 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted By: Al-David
Great song! Loved the backing tracks and your vocal works fine. The lyric speaks truth and is very well written. loved it!

Alan


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Originally Posted By: rsdean
Janne,
I think you nailed this... Great job - much enjoyed my listen.
Bob


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jannesan #516945 01/11/19 05:03 AM
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cool song

nice mix, nice write

good vocals,

enjoyed the listen,

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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Good writing here, I enjoyed your lyrics, and nice job on the production and mix also.
Enjoyed!


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Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
Janne,
Cheers to those good days!
Good composition and production, I liked some twists in lyrics/vocal articulation.
Say hi to beautiful Moominland.
Best regards,
Misha.


Thanks Misha for your very kind feedback smile Yep, I'll definitely say hi smile Have you ever visited Moominland, the theme park? I have to admit, I've never been there.

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Originally Posted By: dani48
Great tune, my friend !
Enjoyable tune as your
tunes always are !:))
Cheers
Dani


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Originally Posted By: Robertkc
I always enjoy the way you move around genres in your songs- the structure of this is more straightforward than some and that highlights the lyrics: an interesting mix of affirmation and opposition!
Your vocals and the mix sound good.
Robert


Thanks Robert for your insightful words smile I'm glad you have noticed my genre moving.

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jannesan #517429 01/13/19 01:16 AM
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Very nice and original melody as usual.
So great vocal too very particular.

Excellent Janne.

Sergio



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As Robert said "an interesting mix of affirmation and opposition..." That is a great description of the lyric.

Your vocal, the arrangement (particularly the progressions), the band and the mix are all in harmony and very well support the lyric.

Well done!

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Great job on this Janne! That change at 0:40 was an unexpected delight. It really sounds good! Thanks, Torrey




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Hi jannesan,

Very, very good song! I really enjoyed listening to it.

The mix is in general good, but the vocal might be a little bit too loud compared with the rest of the instruments - there was a few places in the song where I didn't feel the connection between you and the rest of the "band".

Not a big problem, because the song is overall very good!

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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
Really interesting lyric angle on this Janne!! Very creative! And the music matches with some darkness/bluesyness in the chorus. Mix/arrangement work great!! Very good job on this one!! Take care. Greg


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Originally Posted By: PeterF
Really interesting song, nice progression and lyrics and the overall production is very strong.
Good work.
Peter


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Originally Posted By: 44kfl
cool song
nice mix, nice write
good vocals,
enjoyed the listen,
Kenny


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Originally Posted By: Sergio Guarneri

Very nice and original melody as usual.
So great vocal too very particular.
Excellent Janne.
Sergio


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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
As Robert said "an interesting mix of affirmation and opposition..." That is a great description of the lyric.
Your vocal, the arrangement (particularly the progressions), the band and the mix are all in harmony and very well support the lyric.
Well done!
J&B


Thanks Janice and Bud for your positive words about my song, especially about the progression and lyrics smile

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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Great job on this Janne! That change at 0:40 was an unexpected delight. It really sounds good! Thanks, Torrey


Thanks Torrey for your nice comment smile I'm glad you noticed that unexpected chord change.

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