bjornpdx Posted June 17, 2019 Posted June 17, 2019 https://soundcloud.com/orygun/aliye Aliye - Eurasian female vocal sample library by Sonokinetic Alchemy Dream Voices Zebra Kontakt I've had Aliye on the computer for a while and finally got around to using it in a project. Thanks for listening.
kloon Posted June 17, 2019 Posted June 17, 2019 It's a beautiful song and arrangement Bjorn. But the Euroasian vocals doesnt really feel in sync to my ears with the music. But dont take my word for it, it could be that im not getting the flow of it. Great work none the less. 1
SPAK Posted June 17, 2019 Posted June 17, 2019 (edited) Danno it kinda brings a Christmas vibe to me .. I do get what Kloon says though ..... great work ( as usual ) Edited June 17, 2019 by SPAK 1
bjornpdx Posted June 17, 2019 Author Posted June 17, 2019 Steve and kloon Yeah, I knew the Eurasian voice didn't really fit in so much with the rest of it. Maybe that part needs more separation and something that connects better with the rest of the song. Anyway thanks for commenting. 1
amiller Posted June 18, 2019 Posted June 18, 2019 I guess I’m the odd-man-out. I Really like this tune and think the vocals are perfect. Thanks for sharing.?? 1
Wookiee Posted June 19, 2019 Posted June 19, 2019 I like this as well Bjorn very cleaver use of a sample library. Do you know what is being sung. Nicely done. mix works well here too. 1
garybrun Posted June 19, 2019 Posted June 19, 2019 I thought it was good too. Would like to know what they where singing about though... it could be anything ? 1
amiller Posted June 19, 2019 Posted June 19, 2019 This song put me in mind of one of my favorite Vai songs: 1
bjornpdx Posted June 20, 2019 Author Posted June 20, 2019 I didn't know that Aliye came with translations of the seven songs in the sample library. Below is the translation of the one song I was using. Each line corresponds to a keyboard note so the notes I used wouldn't make a lot of sense if translated. Anyway here's the whole song. Apparently it's Turkish I've found that foreign songs usually tell of local customs and concerns and don't translate into anything much epic. Rose needle lace in my scarf Rose needle lace in my scarf I haven't laughed to my heart's content Rose needle lace in my scarf I haven't laughed to my heart's content I am blending the griefs while counting the days Take me, I can't have the heart I am blending the griefs while counting the days Take me, I can't have the heart I wait in the corner Oh my troubles I wait in the corner Oh my troubles Because of playing tabor My wrists are tired Take me I can't have the heart Because of playing tabor My wrists are tired Take me I can't have the heart 1
gtrpastor Posted June 20, 2019 Posted June 20, 2019 So...if I'm understanding this correctly, the female vox are computer samples? If so, amazing! I didn't know this could be done. If not, still amazing. The vox sound great. The composition is interesting. It kind of reminds me of something Yes would do. I really like some of the dissonance. Nice piece. 1
PhonoBrainer Posted June 22, 2019 Posted June 22, 2019 It's only that faster phrase where she is singing a cadence in a faster bpm that kinds challenges the ear. That middle, more droney, slower part, you have it lined up really well. The washiness of the deep reverbs never becomes boring. You might even add a smidge of rvb or pitch shifting to the bass, which as is works but could maybe gel more with a little sauce on it. I think this is pretty killer, when she is slower, it gets into cool manthric territory very quickly. cheers, -Tom 1
bjornpdx Posted June 23, 2019 Author Posted June 23, 2019 @amiller Hey I really liked that Steve Vai song with the Asian(?) flavor mixed in. @gtrpastor They're recorded phrases and little sighs and ooohs and things like that. Just makes it interesting to put them into a song exp if they're a bit "exotic" sounding. @tom Thanks. I thought I'd bring back some Alchemy sounds for this and the Dream Voices ladies were perfect.
Douglas Kirby Posted June 23, 2019 Posted June 23, 2019 That was wild - I never know what to expect from you. Very creative. It was a pleasant listen - thanks for posting. 1
synkrotron Posted June 24, 2019 Posted June 24, 2019 Hi Bjorn, I really enjoyed listening to Aliye Nice work with the vocal samples and the accompanying music, it all fits nicely. cheers andy 1
bjornpdx Posted June 25, 2019 Author Posted June 25, 2019 Douglas, Thanks for the comment. Appreciate it; Andy, Haven't heard from you in a while. Thanks for the comment. I'll have to check out your site and see what you've been up to lately
Lynn Wilson Posted June 25, 2019 Posted June 25, 2019 Bjorn, you should be working with National Geographic and supplying music for their videos. I love this song and the way you made it with samples. The arrangement evolves smoothly, giving this song depth and subtlety. This is master class writing and recording!
synkrotron Posted June 25, 2019 Posted June 25, 2019 15 hours ago, bjornpdx said: Andy, Haven't heard from you in a while. Thanks for the comment. I'll have to check out your site and see what you've been up to lately Hi Bjorn, It was a pleasant listen As for my stuff... It has been getting dronier and dronier I'm afraid. I do have a new one that has some kind of structure and even drums and I am currently plucking up the courage to post about it here... cheers andy
Pcode Posted June 25, 2019 Posted June 25, 2019 this was really good, very relaxing .... and love the vocals...
Amicus717 Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 I like it, Bjorn. Hypnotic and mesmerizing. Nice mix, and the vocal components are well integrated and work really well for me. For whatever reason, small parts of it gave the same vibe as certain parts of the Kingdom of Heaven soundtrack -- the vocal work near the beginning in particular.
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