bjornpdx

This started off as a Malaguena sounding Spanish guitar song. But I couldn't get the guitar to sound the way I wanted so I tried different instruments (Joshua Bell Violin was close) and finally settled on piano. I could have spent even more time tweaking the melody and esp the accompaniment but you have to call it finished at some point so here it is. Thanks for any comments/suggestions. -Bjorn NI Kontakt Grandeur Piano Omnisphere Strings Heavyocity Vocalise Gravity Pack 02 NI Raum reverb.

Thanks everyone David, the voice is from a free sample library from Future Music Mag (I think) a few years. I think the artist's name is "Coady" judging by the name I gave the folder. And yeah, I don't go to downtown PDX much anymore either. -Bjorn

tom, I used to live near Recreation Park at that time. So you were the guys making all that racket over there? 😊 -Bjorn

Jack, I can hear a very promising song in there but there's extraneous stuff keeping it down. Not sure if I can give you better advice than others already have except to say you should keep at it on this one. -Bjorn

The Yamaha (and your playing) sounds really good Kurt. It transports me to some idyllic place far away from the world. 😁 -Bjorn

Simple but engaging melody. Very nice -Bjorn

Beautiful and melodic. I like the arrangement of flute and whatever stringed instrument that is. 👍 -Bjorn

I had trouble understanding the lyrics so wasn't sure what the story is about. But the song has an ominous tone to it which maybe explains the singer in the lake. Very strong vocal performance. -Bjorn

Sound textures is a good way to describe ambient pieces like this. Nice! Thoroughly enjoyed it. -Bjorn

tom That wouldn't be the Recreation Park in Long Beach, CA would it? Nice job on the cover. I like the guitar work and the extra expression you put in the vocals. 👍 -Bjorn

Hey Nigel, I'm not seeing any reason why YT would ban the video Pretty sure you can appeal the ban and an actual human will look into it. Anyway, I like the video and song. The production has a different look to it than what I'm used to seeing from you, so maybe that's a result of your newer camera person. -Bjorn

Very strong production. Your voice fits the genre extremely well. I thought the vocal is too upfront at the beginning. The panned voc at 1:54 and 1:56 is just a bit gimmicky. I enjoyed the song very much. Very well done. -Bjorn

I like covers that don't sound exactly like the original so I'm liking your made-it-your-own version. I thought the voc could use some (or more) treatment like reverb or double tracking (or bit of delay - not sure) Anyway, very well done. -Bjorn

Very good. Couple of suggestions (just my 2 cents): Need to change it up or maybe use less of that same refrain at the beginning and elsewhere. Or make some cuts to bring out the quieter sections which have a very nice airy feel to them. Flute is a bit thin. I thought I heard a human voice in there? I was expecting it to make another appearance but don't think it did. -Bjorn

Definitely not elevator music. Hard to comment on genres that I'm not really into, but have to admire the musicianship and arrangement that went into this. So very good. -Bjorn

Your music always has a lot going on in the background which works quite well, especially with your unique voice on top. I always discover more layers with each listen. Clever lyrics too make for an all around great song. -Bjorn

Yeah, D is okay but Dm - wow!. 😀 I like the exploration feel to this - try something, see where it goes, that went well, continue on. Always enjoy your songs Wookie -Bjorn

Sounds like something Ricky Nelson might have done (way) back in the day. I like the heartfelt sentiment of the song and your straightforward delivery. Very well done. -Bjorn

Jesse goes Beastie Boys or thereabouts. Nice! I found myself tapping my foot like a dog wagging its tail. -Bjorn

So it's just the same phrase and video clip over and over again? -Bjorn

Thumbs up. Very well produced and arranged song. Sounds pro to me. Just my opinion and it's a matter of taste, but I thought the chorus could stand out a bit more from the verses. -Bjorn

Where is this club? I want to go there some Sat night! Very cool production. Did you add in the tap dancing sound or was that from the video? Whatever, nicely done. -Bjorn

Sounds very promising Steve. You mentioned putting it on stage so I'm assuming you're making a musical? I'm liking the music so far, esp the song ~4:20. Had some trouble understanding the narrative so not sure what's going on but I get the gist. Best of luck with this my friend but I'm sure you'll succeed. Can't wait to hear what you come up with. -Bjorn

tom thanks, appreciate the comments @lynn thank you! mark yeah, I feel like I'm the same person as always but my daily routines speed by faster and faster lately noynekker thanks I appreciate the comment about adding the vocal part David thanks. good topic for musicians who are old people (but don't feel that way) steve thanks for commenting.

Instruments, melody and singing made an appealing sound that put a nice positive spin on my mood. Hard to describe but there it is. Thumbs up! -Bjorn