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This is a traditional song, which has many variations of lyrics and has been set countless times to various musical settings.
I hope I've managed to compose an original setting for this using the familiar melody.
My goal was to create something calm, soothing and placid.
This is also my return to playing a keyboard after a good 10 years hiatus. Thank goodness for the track editor in GarageBand!
*Skipper, this one is for you, as you were the one who inspired it....
Thank you.
Lyrics:
(Traditional)
Hardware:
1.2 Ghz iBook
Behringer B-1 Condenser Mic
Mobile-Pre USB
M-Audio Keystation 61es
Software:
GarageBand 1
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Very nice interpretation Mysti! &mdash 05/15/05 - 06:19:23 AM
This is a lovely version of this classic, sublime vocals as
usual.
Thanks for sharing it with us
S [ Reply to This ]
Very nice interpretation Mysti! &mdash 05/15/05 - 11:21:32 AM
Impressive arrangement &mdash 05/15/05 - 06:20:30 AM
The chords you have chosen, especially for the interludes
between verses, are what really stay with me, make this
arrangement so memorable. Then I was KO'd by the
Mystified harmonies. A lovely New Age rendition, Cat.
One suggestion (keep in mind I'm scoring this 9-7-8-9) is
that you end the piece with some variation of that
progression you feature between verses, instead of the
slow arpeggio on the major chord. I just really like the
interlude. Great piece. [ Reply to This ]
Impressive arrangement &mdash 05/15/05 - 11:32:36 AM
Thank you for those comments, Tom. I sort of 'heard' the interlude and then
worked out the rough chord progressions afterwards. All the same, there is
more of intuition and less of theory in the creation of this arrangement.
As for the ending, it's what i 'heard' as well, though the suggestion of
returning to the interlude theme surely makes sense.
Thanks, again, for your careful listening and thoughtful comments :)
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Now you've gone and done it . .. &mdash 05/15/05 - 08:17:01 AM
Yuh made muh horse cry.
I think Attie's suggestion would work very well and echo
his sentiments.
Nice job. [ Reply to This ]
Now you've gone and done it . .. &mdash 05/15/05 - 11:34:43 AM
Reminds me... &mdash 05/15/05 - 10:38:52 AM
...of my Mom. She used to sing this to me as a child.
Thank you for recording and posting this song. Beautiful.
The "cardinal" was flying around my yard today (my Mom
returning to check up on me). Ironic. [ Reply to This ]
Reminds me... &mdash 05/15/05 - 11:11:23 AM
That brings tears to my eyes, Al.
Thank you so very much for sharing that with me.
I'm so very grateful for the positive power of music, and hope this piece is
one that contributes to the same. [ Reply to This ]
...random... &mdash 05/15/05 - 10:46:04 AM
I just picked this song radomly, didn't look at the name of
the artist... I'm thinking this sounds like Myst... and well,
you know the rest.
I love this song and your arrangement and performance
are wonderul. Great song to wake up to on a Sunday
morning.
This version would work well in a moive... [ Reply to This ]
...random... &mdash 05/15/05 - 11:42:01 AM
I'm so glad that you like this :)
I'm venturing more often into the "New Age" category lately--probably
because I like the ambient style of vocals and the ethereal nature of the
music.
Not sure I've even heard a New Age version of Shenandoah...but here one is,
LOL.
Thanks, again. Your comments are so appreciated :) [ Reply to This ]
lovely dahling.. &mdash 05/15/05 - 12:26:17 PM
beautiful, beautiful...and erm...beautiful. Dont need to say
how good ur voice is - we all know its amazing! ive never
heard this song before (am i too young?) but im sure it
beats the original hands down. [ Reply to This ]
lovely dahling.. &mdash 05/16/05 - 11:24:04 PM
The song is, in fact, much older than I (see the comments below that address
the song's history), but I'm surprised it's stayed 'this side of the pond' so to
speak...
Thank you for your lovely comments, Fairy Beth. They do mean alot to me :) [ Reply to This ]
My simple words... &mdash 05/15/05 - 02:39:44 PM
cannot express what I want to say in this comment. In my heart and mind you are the epitome of class and goodness. This song is a bit overwhelming at the moment. So, I'll reserve additional comments for a more appropriate form of communication. Thank you sweetheart. [ Reply to This ]
My simple words... &mdash 05/16/05 - 11:30:47 PM
Incredible &mdash 05/15/05 - 04:02:13 PM
A stunningly beautiful rendition of a truly great American
folk song. The hauntingly dreamy feel makes a perfect
setting for the song. [ Reply to This ]
Incredible &mdash 05/16/05 - 11:35:06 PM
pure &mdash 05/15/05 - 05:22:02 PM
music
Now I've lost all motivation to go out and cut the lawn.
thanks for sharing [ Reply to This ]
pure &mdash 05/16/05 - 11:36:16 PM
Very... &mdash 05/15/05 - 09:52:10 PM
Nice Myst. Always loved this tune...and this adds a subtle
sort of modern twist to the classic...and yet...stays classic.
Must just be you. Classic. [ Reply to This ]
Very... &mdash 05/16/05 - 11:39:23 PM
Very beautiful &mdash 05/16/05 - 02:28:15 AM
Your vocals are always stunning, Mysti. A lovely
arrangement. I don't know the song at all ... maybe
it's less well known on this side of the Atlantic. But
you've made a grand job of it. Lovely. [ Reply to This ]
Very beautiful &mdash 05/16/05 - 11:49:19 PM
Thank you, Rebsie, for your lovely comments. Shenandoah is definitely one of
my favorite of the American folk songs. [ Reply to This ]
Mysti, you amaze me! &mdash 05/16/05 - 07:44:59 AM
This is awesome mysti, its so spiritual and as usual the lyrics are stunning. Your great Mysti, and I think you should go for a record deal. [ Reply to This ]
Mysti, you amaze me! &mdash 05/16/05 - 11:57:52 PM
Once again...I'm humbled.
To have my music seen as 'spiritual' is perhaps one of the nicest compliments
I can receive.
Thank you very much for listening, and taking the time to leave a comment. [ Reply to This ]
21st Century Folk &mdash 05/16/05 - 10:58:16 AM
Nice reading of a classic American folk song. You have captured all of the longing that makes this music so alluring and enduring.
Regarding Fairy Beth's comment about not being familiar with the "original," there's wide speculation as to the origins of "Shenandoah." The %u201CGreat American Song Treasury%u201D of 1964 gives it a date of 1826. Some scholars speculate it was born in the Appalachians, then worked its way downriver to the Gulf of Mexico where it became a "sea chantey". In the process the Shenandoah Valley of the Appalachians became an Indian chief who's daughter was the object of a sailor's affections. Others suggest the Shenandoah mentioned is
more likely the city in Southwestern Iowa, more consistent with the reference to the "Wide Missouri" river. Still others have attributed it to French Canadian voyageurs plying the waters of northern lakes and rivers. Whatever the mysterious origins and multiple interpretations, it has proven to be one of the most popular of all American folk songs, and Mystified's version here not only shows why it is such a beautiful song, but she also demonstrates how to make the folk tradition relevant to the 21st Century through the power of GarageBand.
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21st Century Folk &mdash 05/16/05 - 03:03:21 PM
Excellent stuff, Warren. Thanks. May be nerdy of me, but I really like that info.
I also very much like your treatment of this lovely song, Mysti. I agree with
whoever said it's filmic... It adds a reflective dreaminess to a great song of
yearning. [ Reply to This ]
21st Century Folk &mdash 05/17/05 - 12:04:56 AM
Thank you so much, Warren, for posting that information!
It truly is a beautiful melody, and lends itself to many variations.
I'm grateful for all of these 'listens' and comments. [ Reply to This ]
Wow &mdash 05/16/05 - 12:31:33 PM
I dont know the original version either, but I absolutely
love this Mysti.
Beautifully played and sung..
D/L
Slimmie [ Reply to This ]
Wow &mdash 05/18/05 - 10:04:36 PM
beautifully done, mysti &mdash 05/16/05 - 01:26:41 PM
this song gave me a few minutes of quiet pause in an
otherwise hectic day-thank you! absolutely dreamy vocals,
thot the keyboard was nicely played, too [ Reply to This ]
beautifully done, mysti &mdash 05/19/05 - 11:06:28 PM
Awww, _ndie. Thank you so much for those sweet comments :)
I'm glad this song brought some peace to your otherwise hectic day... [ Reply to This ]
great! &mdash 05/16/05 - 02:01:14 PM
This song made me relax! I might be way out of hand, but I think this song would have been nice as a lord of the rings soundtrack! [ Reply to This ]
great! &mdash 05/19/05 - 11:08:12 PM
Ooooh. If only to be included on the LotR soundtrack!!
Thank you for your very kind words :)
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Airy and dreamy. &mdash 05/16/05 - 02:10:39 PM
Just about the time when I thought a change up was
needed you chimed in with those ooohs and aaahs and
satisfied me. Very nice. [ Reply to This ]
Airy and dreamy. &mdash 05/19/05 - 11:10:09 PM
Thank you so much, Emily. Your comments and encouragement mean a lot to
me.
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great! &mdash 05/16/05 - 02:36:01 PM
This song made me relax! I might be way out of hand, but I think this song would have been nice as a lord of the rings soundtrack! Just a thought that crossed my mind.. [ Reply to This ]
great! &mdash 06/12/05 - 01:28:07 PM
oops. forgot to reply to your lovely comment.
Thank you so much. To suggest this might work with cinema in something
like Lord of the Rings is a tremendous compliment, indeed.
Thank you for listening, and taking the time to leave a comment.
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Beautifully done. &mdash 05/16/05 - 06:44:16 PM
Beautifully done. &mdash 05/20/05 - 07:10:07 AM
Thank you very much, John, for that. I'm in awe of your talent and of the
compositions you've shared here. [ Reply to This ]
Lovely interpretation &mdash 05/16/05 - 10:08:14 PM
Majestic vocals and the supporting orchestration lays the
red carpet. A glorious rendition indeed. Excellent work
Mysty. I also like your keyboard playing...it'll be fun to
listen to how quickly it will come back!
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Lovely interpretation &mdash 05/20/05 - 07:14:03 AM
Thanks, Synco :)
Yes...I guess now I can't look at that keystation with as much trepidation as
before. But the track editor is still gonna be my best friend ;)
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magic.. &mdash 05/17/05 - 06:47:52 PM
magic.. &mdash 05/17/05 - 06:48:36 PM
magic.. &mdash 05/17/05 - 06:48:42 PM
magic.. &mdash 05/17/05 - 06:49:04 PM
magic.. &mdash 05/17/05 - 06:50:44 PM
sorry about the multiple posts. This friggin macjams is not working right.
Simon can you help here?
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Making melody with your heart... [ Reply to This ]
magic.. &mdash 05/20/05 - 07:17:58 AM
Thank you, Jack :)
And don't worry about the multiple posts, hehe.
Thanks for listening and for taking the time to comment. [ Reply to This ]
Nice departure &mdash 05/17/05 - 06:49:11 PM
So glad you are branching out a little further and
expanding your musical horizons. So the only question I
have is: "When can we expect the emergence of Metal
Mysti™?
As always, this is beautifully sung! [ Reply to This ]
Nice departure &mdash 05/21/05 - 08:49:04 AM
Thanks AC :)
I really enjoyed this New Age/ethereal approach with the piano and synth.
Now that I've broken the ice getting back to the keyboard, I might try more
like it.
Heavy metal? You writing something there, 'cause if'n you are..... ;) [ Reply to This ]
10 years? &mdash 05/17/05 - 08:56:46 PM
Must be like riding a bike. Your vocals, especially the harmonies are very moving and, your right on the mark...this song is soothing and beautiful. Truly wonderful job! [ Reply to This ]
10 years? &mdash 05/21/05 - 08:52:10 AM
Well...really...longer than that. But a decade was a nice round number. Again,
the track editor made it 'all better' in the end :)
Thank you for your very kind comments. I'm glad you enjoyed the song. [ Reply to This ]
Accomplished the goal &mdash 05/18/05 - 04:35:43 AM
you set out to do in your song description. So calm, so
soothing, so placid. It's also so warm, so sweet, so pretty
and so timeless like watching water flow by.
Thanks [ Reply to This ]
Accomplished the goal &mdash 05/21/05 - 08:57:06 AM
Thank you very much for those comments :)
I appreciate your taking the time to listen and reply.
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very american &mdash 05/18/05 - 09:25:54 AM
this song is what this foreigner pictures america to be ...
land of wide open spaces, even still ... congratulations on
playing piano again! ... you have heartfelt touch on keys ...
vocals are sweet ... match accompaniment to perfection ...
it all fits together so well! ... [ Reply to This ]
very american &mdash 05/21/05 - 08:59:56 AM
Thank you, StarFlower, for such encouraging comments!
I've been surprised that this tune is not so well known outside of America---
and it does have that lazy, lulling sort of feel to it that a slow-moving river
has. Thanks, again, for taking the time to leave a comment here.
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Brings a wee tear to my eye &mdash 05/18/05 - 10:24:00 PM
I've always loved this song. To me, it does speak to what
America was and is -- a place of infinite vistas and grand
possibilities.
Your interepretation is positively mesmerising. Dang,
woman, if I could play the piano like that it would be on
every song!! You blew me away. You're a true artist, a
REAL singer, and you have a grace and delicacy
unmatched. Brava, Mystie, brava! [ Reply to This ]
Brings a wee tear to my eye &mdash 05/29/05 - 10:04:15 AM
Thank you for such lovely and encouraging comments, Joanna. Arranging and
working on this song was a truly humbling and marvelous experience for me.
I'm glad that (despite imperfections that I notice in it) it is able to touch and
inspire others. [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful... &mdash 05/19/05 - 11:58:17 AM
...song, can't say i'm familiar with the traditional version,
but I'd say you did it justice.
A very 'motherly' voice, great playing. [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful... &mdash 05/29/05 - 10:27:43 AM
thank you--and thanks for taking the time to check out this song and leave a
comment :)
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Drifting... &mdash 05/19/05 - 07:28:00 PM
Drifting... &mdash 05/29/05 - 10:21:53 AM
Shenandoah &mdash 05/21/05 - 12:23:41 AM
All I can think is WOW! This is just a masterful work of art.
I'm glad that I ran into you chatting Mystified. This is just
outrageously beautiful and beyond my vocabulary of
words...
Cydniko [ Reply to This ]
Shenandoah &mdash 05/21/05 - 12:25:19 AM
All I can think is WOW! This is just a masterful work of art.
I'm glad that I ran into you chatting Mystified. This is just
outrageously beautiful and beyond my vocabulary of
words...
Cydniko [ Reply to This ]
Shenandoah &mdash 05/21/05 - 01:22:48 AM
wow, in turn. Thank you so much for such kind and generous words :)
And for stopping by to listen. :) [ Reply to This ]
Pure Perfection ! &mdash 06/10/05 - 08:40:40 PM
Absolutely PERFECT ! as warm as being held by the most
important person in your life ! [ Reply to This ]
Pure Perfection ! &mdash 06/11/05 - 12:01:28 AM
Thank you for that lovely sentiment, Swanny.
I'm so glad you took the time to leave a comment here :)
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pure Americana &mdash 06/11/05 - 01:28:57 PM
Mysti -- I had listened to your wonderful rendition of one
of America's most beloved folk songs a few weeks ago,
but somehow forgot to comment!
Your keyboard playing is heartfelt and extremely sensitive
-- something for ALL of us to strive for. It truly touches
my heart.
This is a lovely performance. [ Reply to This ]
pure Americana &mdash 06/12/05 - 01:34:23 PM
Cameron,
There's no way you can possibly know how much your comments on this
song mean to me. I'm touched by them and very grateful.
Thank you.
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so good &mdash 07/01/05 - 12:55:33 AM
so good &mdash 07/18/05 - 12:58:32 AM
soooo pretty &mdash 01/24/07 - 03:14:32 PM
We are doing a version of Shenandoah in Choral Society this season, and in searching for history of the song came across this lovely version. I listened online and my four month old daughter was absolutely transfixed. She's a great music lover herself and we both enjoyed this beautiful song. We will seek out more of your work! [ Reply to This ]
wicked &mdash 05/29/07 - 10:12:39 PM
that was absolutely beautiful. wen i was in band we played shenandoah and in my american history class i am studying the Shenandoah River Valley battle of 1864 which led me to looking for the song. I joined the site to tell u that that was friggin awesome! [ Reply to This ]
Thank you. &mdash 10/19/07 - 06:47:37 PM
My father died on June 21st, 07 in iraq... we played this song for his funeral and let me tell you... you did this the best... it brings me happy thoughts and sad thoughts though it is the best to remember the happy... it also gives me hope that we will be safe in iraq thank you again for raising a teens spirits.... God bless you
sincerly,
Richard [ Reply to This ]
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usual.
Thanks for sharing it with us
S
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