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Hi Alan and Di,
Great to see you with a new post, Alan!
And especially nice to hear Di do her thing. Love her tone, and that really fast vibrato she has, very cool.
Great track, nice groove and well mixed.
Enjoyed!
All the best to the both of you.
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Alan,
Wow! Di is such an amazing singer.
This song showcases all of her best vocal qualities. Really outstanding stuff...
I think this is just great - love it.
Bob
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Hi Alan,
That was a nice remix of that song. and what nice that I could hear Di singing.
In the past you wrote she sang, but i never heard it. Well, she really had/has a amazing voice.
And therefore this remix can be seen as a statue for her as well (I would say).
Google translate couldn't translate the 'cheesy' line, so I'm still searching on the internet for an explanation ;-)
I also have the opportunity to master my songs on Soundcloud (4 songs free per month). I tried some, but changed them for my own mastering.
Except for one song (Emily). I didn't like the result so much. But maybe that can change
Will you say 'Hi' to Di in return?
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This is absolutely incredible. No hyperbole. Blooming wow.
Your wife could really, really sing. Wow. What a voice. Nothing superfluous, every inflection that needs to be there is there. Superb.
Not much to say. I just sat back and enjoyed. Bravi, the two of you. Exactly what I needed tonight - once more, from you. Can't praise it enough.
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Cheesy? No.
A nice love song? Yes
We love the entire band but the standouts are Di's vocal (obviously) and the flute.
She delivers the perfect vocal for the bossa groove and you mixed it to perfection.
A big ole fashioned, AWESOME!
J&B
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I dropped by tonight for another listen...it's ACE!
Cheers
rayc
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Alan,
Glad to see you back!
A beauty. Love Bossa! Absolutely stunning vocals by Di. Some unusual and interesting key changes for the genre, which makes stand out. Arrangement and mix is pro level. Listens very well. Enjoyed it a lot. Thank you for sharing and best to you and Di.
Misha.
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Al and Di, what a great song. Before hearing your song, I would have said "I'm just sitting at my computer." Will listening to your song, I'm sorry, but ya can't help but move! What a great feel! The instruments sound so real, I can't picture someone pushing a button to generate them. In fact, I had to go back and see if RealTracks had a flute, or if someone had played that for your recording. How cool is that? Di-loved the vocal. It was absolutely perfect for this song! Big love to that! And..."hi" back to you!  Al-It may have taken a little finessing, but I know you know this, many songs you have to do something  . I think it's so cool you you had the skills to be able to work with it like you did. I thought the mastering sound good too. Loves me that bass! For this style, it HAS to be represented. And it was! All the way around a really fun listen that honored the genre so well. Thanks for the late morning workout!
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This sounds great you two!
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A lovely bossa nova, Alan. And an enchanting vocal by Di. All the best to you both.
Regards,
Leon
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Dear Di, dear Alan,
what a most touching idea... it's so beautiful !!!
What a nice song - love those chord progressions in the chorus part. Very well re-built, Alan - nobody could ever imagine that this wasn't the original version.
Di, your voice is absolutely gorgeous and your phrasing is second to none - just sublime.
I would like to hear more of your 'old stuff' - it's been such a treat to listen to.
What a crying shame, what an immense loss, dear Di, that your health issues prevent you from singing these days.
Please stay safe and take good care of each other,
Stefan
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Hello, 'Al-David' & Ms. Di...
You really think the "lyric is barely shy of being cheesy" ??? Okay, then, show me where the 'cheesy' lyrics are, please. In that verse? In this one? Where?
Mr. David and Ms. Di, I don't hear anything but the sound of fresh, pure, exuberantly exposed, unapologetic words of eternally regenerative L-O-V-E floating on the wings of music from one giving heart and into the eternally grateful and accepting heart of another! Your selection of the ARVORES.STY Real Style was stunning in that its perfectly languid tempo combined with your flowing, subtle chordal progressions to throw the widest spectrum of romantic hues and shades over the song. In turn, Ms. Di obviously infused the essence of your lyrics into her soul of souls and responded to them with heartfelt emotion. The vibrato in her voice was as warm, as sweet, and as clear as birdsong in the morning.
I don't care how long ago this song was created. You and Ms. Di have graced this User's Forum with a timeless thing of beauty and a simple affirmation of the taste and feel and the touch of true love. Nothing "cheesy" about that!
Hi Loren ... So, how does one reply to such a wonderful review? I'm not sure, but I hope a very sincere "Thank you" is sufficient. I always love the poet charisma of your reviews! Agtain, thank you very, very much! Wishing you the very best ... Alan
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Di & Alan...
Always good to see/hear you back this way again...
Beautiful vocal, Di!
Nice tracks.
"...barely shy of cheesy"... HA! that works for this - nicely!!
Good mix.
A pleasure to listen to. (needless to say...)
fj HI Floyd ... It's always great to get your take on our music. We're delighted you found the song "a pleasure to listen to." That puts a new feather in our collective hats. Thank you so much for the kindness. Alan
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Way to go! Great to hear one of your songs again. Di has a lovely voice and great phrasing. Your audio production almost always sounds radio ready and professional quality.
Great to see you both back in the forum. Hi Jim ... It's really great to see you more often on the forums. You always have great insights and so willing to share them. Di has always had an innate ability to "feel" fabulous phrasing in her vocals. She calls it her "freestyle singing". Thank you for mentioning that. And I so appreciate your encouraging comments regarding the mix quality. I usually have no idea what I'm doing, when it comes to mixing. I simply let my ears guide me. I can't offer any technical explanations ... if it sounds right to me, I'm good with it. That's about all I can tell you in reference to my mixing "skills". I think we can sometimes overthink some things, let product instructions guide us to a different path we might have otherwise chosen, and let "trends" direct our choices. I prefer to let my ears lead the way through trial and error added to past experiences. Again, many thanks. Best to you ... Alan
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You hit the target on the mark with this song... spot on with the period genre.
I really enjoyed the composition, production, and performance.
Wonderfully done Al and Di! Hi Ez ... We sure do appreciate all those kind words. Thewy made us smile - real big! Best to you ... Alan
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That's a jazzy vibrato and a half on Di. I could listen to that for hours. Great work converting it to BIAB, I'm usually not successful with tasks like that. What a treasure the two of you are!
Hello TM ... Very nice to hear from. Di's vibrato is natural. I seriously doubt she could eliminate it if she tried. I, also, find it very pleasant to the ear. I only wish my vocal ability were but half of hers. The conversion to BIAB treatment wasn't that hard. Just took 3 or 4 hours. I have an app that will give me the bpm in a matter of 30 seconds or less. It saved me a lot of time. BIAB doesn't support some of the chords I used in the original but I got it close enough. I use Maj 6th chords a lot, which BIAB does not support. the 6-9 chords are close but don't have the same listening characteristics. But, it was close enough in this instance. Thank you for your very kind words. Wishing you the best ... ALan
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Great to hear from the pair of you.
Ace song and a wonderful vocal. the updated BIAB backing is really well arranged.
Clever fellow.
Well done all round. Ray ... Many thanks for your time to listen and the subsequent words of encouragement. We appreciate them very much. The "flavor" of the song is slightly different than the original but the BIAB options, nonetheless, came through for us and we were happy with the results. Again, thanks so much. Take care ... ALan
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Alan & Di
Lovely song beautifully sung and "remixed".
A pleasure from start to finish.
Peter Peter ... Thanks a bunch. We delighted you enjoyed the song. We appreciate you letting us know. Wishing you the very best ... Alan
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Di and Alan.
Now that I know a little of your recent trials and tribulations , hearing Di's beautiful vocals is extra special. The Bossa is perfect for a all around feel-good vibe. Loved this.
cheers
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Hi Alan and Di,
What a very special treat to hear Di's fabulous voice again. So much life and expression, but always fully controlled. Beautiful.
Great song - smooth and extremely professional throughout.
The whole thing is SO well crafted, from Di's wonderful vocal delivery to the perfect bossa backing and the excellent mix.
Loved the entire experience.
All the best to you both and be sure to tell Di how much I love her voice and wish her the best with her health.
Regards,
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