bjornpdx Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Opposites Sung in the vocal styling of Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits and other bad singers. I've come to terms with my singing - it pretty much sucks. But I like to write lyrics that are meaningful to me so I want to tell the story myself. Thanks for listening. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Oister Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Hi, Bjorn, Nice job on this classic sounding folk song! It sort of reminds me of late 60's-early 70's coffee house folk stuff, like Donovan, Cat Stevens, Dylan, Harry Chapin, etc. I have to disagree with your assessment of your vocal ability, your voice on this sounds really pleasant and heartfelt, which gets the message of the song across nicely. Just for the record, I always enjoy your cool instrumentals, too!? Anyway, cool song, Bjorn, good stuff!? Have a good one! Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martsave martin s Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 the guitars sound really good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amiller Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 5 hours ago, Bob Oister said: Hi, Bjorn, Nice job on this classic sounding folk song! It sort of reminds me of late 60's-early 70's coffee house folk stuff, like Donovan, Cat Stevens, Dylan, Harry Chapin, etc. I have to disagree with your assessment of your vocal ability, your voice on this sounds really pleasant and heartfelt, which gets the message of the song across nicely. Just for the record, I always enjoy your cool instrumentals, too!? Anyway, cool song, Bjorn, good stuff!? Have a good one! Bob This. Good job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share Posted July 3, 2019 Bob Thanks. You're always that shot in the arm with your nice comments. Yeah, late 60's early 70's music is where I still am I guess. You know, back when music was good. ? martins and amiller thanks for listening and commenting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnbee58 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) If this is a cover who did the original? If it's original it's a great song with a great message. Great sound out of (what sounds like) a 12 string acoustic. And your voice DOES sound good. Nice to know that not all of us are of the belief that you have to be a Pavarotti to post your (vocal) music here. I appreciate your being unapologetic about your voice. ?John B. Edited July 4, 2019 by Johnbee58 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 Thanks John. The song is original. As to my voice, what you hear is the result of hours of piecing together many takes, Melodyne corrections (as much as possible), Izotope mouth de-clicking and then toning down all the hard consonants (which software can't do.) The guitar is NI Strumming Gtr and I think it was 12 string. Not near my computer at the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnbee58 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 19 minutes ago, bjornpdx said: Thanks John. The song is original. As to my voice, what you hear is the result of hours of piecing together many takes, Melodyne corrections (as much as possible), Izotope mouth de-clicking and then toning down all the hard consonants (which software can't do.) Sounds a lot like my modus operandi. ?JB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Joad Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Great Song, awesome sound. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 This is a beautiful song Bjorn. It just radiates honesty and emotion. The lyrics are great and the performance does indeed complement and convey the honesty and emotion of the lyrics. Your vocals are perfectly suited for this song. Your love one must really appreciate this song. All-in-all, I would say that you did one terrific job on this number. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegaltieribrothers Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Hi Bjorn, Love the ironic hook and breathy vocal. Thanks for sharing. Good Job! regards paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhonoBrainer Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 I like the simplicity and your vocal stylings are uber authentic. In fact in a three part mix (rhythm guitar, lead guitar noodle, and vocal) I'd want this vocal mixed a bit more out in front. You might add a measure of silence to your song file, it starts immediately with a strum and old guys like me get all dyspeptic when that happens nice tune Bjorn! -Tom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 I liked this a lot. Was struggling to hear your vocals. Bring them to the front more.. dont be shy ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Bjorn - your vocal on this one made me think of Elliott Smith - maybe it was the mood of the song as well. Anyway, I enjoyed the listen - so keep them coming. Cheers, Doug 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted July 7, 2019 Author Share Posted July 7, 2019 Joad, freddy, Paul, Tom, Gary and Douglas Thank you! Douglas, I haven't heard of Elliott Smitt. Will check him out. Thanks. Gary, I tend to keep the volume down on my voc because maybe it will sound better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Screed Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 (edited) On 7/2/2019 at 3:39 PM, bjornpdx said: Opposites Sung in the vocal styling of Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits and other bad singers. I've come to terms with my singing - it pretty much sucks. But I like to write lyrics that are meaningful to me so I want to tell the story myself. Thanks for listening. Bjorn, stop it! We never say "we suck," We say, "I do my thang, my way...damn to the detractors. I shall not be one, especially unto myself (Which you did say, but not until after you said you suck.) I suggest to leave the suck part out, you will meet more folks just like you. Great simple tune, with meaning. Edited July 8, 2019 by Jesse Screed to clarify 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 On 7/5/2019 at 11:02 AM, emeraldsoul said: I like the simplicity and your vocal stylings are uber authentic. In fact in a three part mix (rhythm guitar, lead guitar noodle, and vocal) I'd want this vocal mixed a bit more out in front. You might add a measure of silence to your song file, it starts immediately with a strum and old guys like me get all dyspeptic when that happens nice tune Bjorn! -Tom I agree with Tom, I couldn't have said it better. Your work and effort shine here so hit us in the face! Carry on, bro... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl1968 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 all my favourite singers can't sing The mix shows that you don't like the sound of your own voice - up the vocal volume - I can barely hear it. Lyrics and tune are great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 Thanks everyone for the comments. Always encouraging. Tom, yeah that strum wasn't supposed to be there as soon as you hit the Play button. Sorry for the GI issues or any ensuing cardiac arrests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hidden Symmetry Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I agree the vocal needs to be more upfront. I'm on laptop so hard to say, maybe eq it differently or drive it more into a compressor to make it sit on top. Your voice quality fits the tune nicely so don't get too hung up on that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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