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jannesan #622141 11/07/20 10:19 AM
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"Dreams often leave us wanting a new language to express them. Music is an excellent choice, Janne, and I feel I share the sentiment you are trying to express. Ineffable as they often are, dreams have a wonderful capacity to connect us on a different level of existence --just like music does. You've made an excellent example here. Now, go back to sleep, and do it again. hehe"

We rarely quote in our responses (particularly when its already been quoted) but ... how could it be said better?

"You were a spring that chose to run
in the bed of my life"

That is a GREAT line embedded in an all around fine write.

As you pointed out that RT solo is outstanding.

The lead and BGV were all hittin' the note -- very nice.

And you wrapped the package up in an excellent mix.

Enjoyed it!

Be safe

J&B

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Originally Posted By: Crossroads
that's another very good song. Very creative, most interestingly put together.
Enjoyed the listen a lot.
Cheers,
Stefan


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Originally Posted By: CaptainMoto
Some very creative lyrics and vocal effects.
Certainly got the sense of swimming in dreams.


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Ember - PG Music #622262 11/08/20 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted By: Ember - PG Music
You have got to love it when things come to you in a dream. I find some of my best inspiration comes to me when my brain does actually shut off long enough to dream - I've certainly gotten my fair share of short stories out of a few really neat dreams. Overall, the mix was really nice and this song had some nice throwbacks for the style. Thanks for sharing!


Thanks Ember for your kind comment smile I hope your dreams continue to provide great inspiration smile

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rayc #622562 11/10/20 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted By: rayc
Nice narrative, melody and good instrumentation.
The kick drum is a annoying partly due to the level and also the clickiness.
Good realization of a dream.


Thanks Ray for your kind feedback smile I didn't pay any attention to the kick drum, interesting observation.

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Originally Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm
Love the sound you got from the RTs. Sort of a mix of decades and styles. An unusual but appealing sound. I also like the melody--it's got clever movement. Nice.


Thanks for your kind and positive words smile Mix of styles, yes I wanted some soul from the 60's and some blues ala Thrill Is Gone.

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Originally Posted By: Al-David

You did a wonderful job with this one... slightly haunting, ear-catching, smooth and a very interesting lyric. it has all the elements that a good song needs. Love the lead guitar! Excellent in every way!
Best to you. Be safe ...
Alan


Thanks Alan for your kind words smile I agree, the lead guitar is awesome...I didn't originally mention, but when I woke up I was immediately thinking about making the song sound R&B in Al-David style laugh

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Janne,
Good deal! I like what you did with vocals / harmonies. One of your most interesting vocal pieces. Arrangement is very strong! Did you do all the ooohs or it is band? Sounds like your voice a bit and I did not see that the oohs/aahs tracks mentioned... Guitar solo worked well! Mix is clear. I get those too sometimes, emotions from dream speaks without visuals. The trick is to sketch it out, before it disappears with full awakening smile Thank you for sharing.

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Originally Posted By: TuneMonger
Fantastic arrangement, I couldn't get enough of that oboe. Lyrics were great, too "It deserves to be told," what a great line to finish with. One of your best!


Thanks TuneMonger for your very uplifting comment smile I'm really glad you liked the oboe, because I wasn't sure how it would fit in a soul song. Thanks for PGMusic for that great style I used as the basis for the arrangement.

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jannesan #622974 11/13/20 04:51 AM
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Janne,

An excellent piece. Terrific melody. Excellent use of tracks - great sound.

Very good vocal and BGVs.

A well-written love song.

Excellent mix.

One of your best.

fj

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Originally Posted By: PeterF
One of your best ones. Really interesting as always and a very pleasing chord progression.
The guitar solo sounded very nice and I liked the backing vocals.
Really nice.
Peter


Thanks Peter for your rewarding feedback smile Good to hear that you liked the my experimental backing vocals.

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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
I agree with Marty......dreams are a trip, and you have brought us into yours!! Very nicely done!! Take care. Greg


Thanks Greg for your kind words smile Been just listening your new songs, fantastic singing and songwriting smile

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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud

"You were a spring that chose to run
in the bed of my life"

That is a GREAT line embedded in an all around fine write.
As you pointed out that RT solo is outstanding.
The lead and BGV were all hittin' the note -- very nice.
And you wrapped the package up in an excellent mix.
Enjoyed it!
Be safe
J&B


Thanks J&B for your very positive words smile And thanks for quoting that line, that was the initial feeling from the dream and your words are also like that spring refreshing my heart smile

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Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
Janne,
Good deal! I like what you did with vocals / harmonies. One of your most interesting vocal pieces. Arrangement is very strong! Did you do all the ooohs or it is band? Sounds like your voice a bit and I did not see that the oohs/aahs tracks mentioned... Guitar solo worked well! Mix is clear. I get those too sometimes, emotions from dream speaks without visuals. The trick is to sketch it out, before it disappears with full awakening smile Thank you for sharing.

Misha.


Thanks Misha, I really appreciate your kind feedback smile Glad you liked the backing vocal parts, I made them first in Vocaloid, but sang them myself in the final version, but I left some lower notes from Vocaloid version to add some thickness. We as artist have to use any kind of source of inspiration and dreams can lead us to an unexpected direction, so they are a good vehicle to reinvent ourselves, I agree it is good to sketch out any message from our subconsciousness smile

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
An excellent piece. Terrific melody. Excellent use of tracks - great sound.
Very good vocal and BGVs.
A well-written love song.
Excellent mix.
One of your best.
fj


Thanks fj, always great to receive your kind feedback smile Interestingly you see it as a love song, and it is, although I tried to use a different angle - not how I felt toward someone, but how this untangible object affected me.

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Janne,

What a fine write this is . . . a nice treatment. Just the right feel to the sound on this one—nice job on the mix. And as others have noted the background vocals really work well on this; from a production standpoint, my favorite aspect of this listen. Though that lead guitar is just spot one—great solo. Very nice work on this Janne.

My very best to you,

Deej

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Originally Posted By: Deej56
What a fine write this is . . . a nice treatment. Just the right feel to the sound on this one—nice job on the mix. And as others have noted the background vocals really work well on this; from a production standpoint, my favorite aspect of this listen. Though that lead guitar is just spot one—great solo. Very nice work on this Janne.
My very best to you,
Deej


Thanks Deej for your kind words smile I'm glad my background vocals work also for you, it encourages me to experiment that part also in future.

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Hi Janne.
Very interesting arrangement apart from the relentless drums. Maybe tone them down and vary the rhythm here and there.

Vic

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Originally Posted By: vicarn
Hi Janne.
Very interesting arrangement apart from the relentless drums. Maybe tone them down and vary the rhythm here and there.

Vic


Thanks Vic for your valuable feedback smile I have learnt on this forum that drums shouldn't be left behind other instruments, so maybe I have exaggerated to follow the rule... and in this song it should be kicking like a heartbeat to highlight the power of the dream experience. But good suggestions, if I come back to the song later, I'll know what to change.

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