garybrun Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) My cover of Roger Whitakers song "The Last Farewell" All comments welcome. ? P.s. Added a Master now. Really pleased with the feedback on the mix. Checkout the word file if you want to know more. Last Farewell vs2_@Easy_Listening_Male.doc Edited October 17, 2023 by garybrun 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted October 16, 2023 Author Share Posted October 16, 2023 Ooops. I hear some distortion now... sorry!! Will repost tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Richards Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) garybrun: What a BEAUTIFUL voice. I must have been absent when they handed out great voices. Also, nice recording. Very full. Michael Edited October 17, 2023 by Michael Richards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted October 16, 2023 Author Share Posted October 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Michael Richards said: What a BEAUTIFUL voice. I must have been absent when they handed out great voices. Also, nice recording. Very full. Michael Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment. I notice a few things I need to fix later.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPAREELS Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Well done mate loved it and the backing is top notch! Stay well Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 5 hours ago, Supa Reels said: Well done mate loved it and the backing is top notch! Stay well Steve Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment Steve. Appreciated. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB01 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Gary I've been taking a break from posting on these forums recently (but dipping in occasionally), a song from you was always going to tempt me back. I was always impressed with Roger's work (beautifully understated). This is fabulous, and a first class tribute. Well done. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 8 minutes ago, AndyB01 said: Gary I've been taking a break from posting on these forums recently (but dipping in occasionally), a song from you was always going to tempt me back. I was always impressed with Roger's work (beautifully understated). This is fabulous, and a first class tribute. Well done. Andy HI Andy. Great to hear from you again. I also am busy and don't check into the "Song" forum as much as I would like too. When I do I take time to listen to quite a few tracks (dont think it fair just putting my own stuff up for comments) Also Im working on a few projects for other members and took a break and added one of my own. Thanks for taking the time to listen and too comment. I used to live with my grandparents when I was young and they would listen to Roger quite a lot. He was a great artist R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 I haven't heard this song in a long time and it's so nice to hear it again. Really well done, Gary. I like the extra touches, like the drum beats in the wicked war part. I always wondered why the guy would leave a tropical island and go back to dreary England, especially during a war, but there it is. -Bjorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 2 hours ago, bjornpdx said: I haven't heard this song in a long time and it's so nice to hear it again. Really well done, Gary. I like the extra touches, like the drum beats in the wicked war part. I always wondered why the guy would leave a tropical island and go back to dreary England, especially during a war, but there it is. -Bjorn Thanks for listening Bjørn and commenting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Well done, Gary! This song sounds huge on my speakers - like I was right in the room with you. Keep it up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 14 hours ago, Lynn Wilson said: Well done, Gary! This song sounds huge on my speakers - like I was right in the room with you. Keep it up Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment Lynn. Appreciated. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Hi Gary Well now this took me back - my Dad used to love Roger Whitaker - and who would ever think we would get a Roger Whitaker cover on this forum!! Beautifully sung, played and arranged Really first class Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, Bajan Blue said: Hi Gary Well now this took me back - my Dad used to love Roger Whitaker - and who would ever think we would get a Roger Whitaker cover on this forum!! Beautifully sung, played and arranged Really first class Nigel Thanks so much for taking the time to listen and comment. Its a little bit of a challenge trying to recreate and cover some of the old songs that hold so many peoples memories of their relatives. The reverb was very different years ago (this how I remember it. Music is very dry today.... I'm still influenced a lot by my sound from those days. I'm 60 in February and this reminds me of my Grandparents. ? Edited October 19, 2023 by garybrun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmusic Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 I remember this tune from the 70's. You did a great on the track & your voice fits it nicely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, hsmusic said: I remember this tune from the 70's. You did a great on the track & your voice fits it nicely. Thanks for taking the time to comment and listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T. Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Never heard the original, listened to yours first, then Roger's version, then yours again. Naturally, Roger's has all the seventies easy listening production bells and whistles and does the song justice. imho, I think your version is the superior one. Your arrangement is basically the same but your quality of instrumentation, recording, mixing and vocal work hits home to me more than Roger's version. Great work???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 5 hours ago, Larry T. said: Never heard the original, listened to yours first, then Roger's version, then yours again. Naturally, Roger's has all the seventies easy listening production bells and whistles and does the song justice. imho, I think your version is the superior one. Your arrangement is basically the same but your quality of instrumentation, recording, mixing and vocal work hits home to me more than Roger's version. Great work???? WOW!! Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment Larry. If I am honest, my horns are not that good and should have a more live sound. You can tell they are computer generated. What I find amazing is the things that are available t o us these days for people who own home studios. Imagine how much it cost for Roger to make his song in the studio. Once again thank you for the feedback 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Don't know how I missed seeing this one ! Great job Gary , I've missed hearing your thick silky vocals. Very nice mix on this one as well. Enjoyed it .. mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 4 hours ago, mark skinner said: Don't know how I missed seeing this one ! Great job Gary , I've missed hearing your thick silky vocals. Very nice mix on this one as well. Enjoyed it .. mark Thanks Mark for taking the time to listen and comment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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