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Last Played: Sep 23, 2008 - 08:44:09 AM
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Uploaded: Aug 10, 2005 - 11:54:57 AM
Last Updated: Feb 19, 2006 - 12:39:33 PM
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This song is a collaboration! I worked with Brandon Michelle she is a singer from another music website. She is so much fun to work with becuase she is so appreciative! I had a ball doing this. Thanks again Brandon!

Lyrics:
I'M HOLDING YOUR PICTURE   
 
Gentle breeze dancing through my open window
curtains sway softly to the light
as I lean back on my bed images of you are running
through my head
 
chorus: I'm holding your picture I miss you more than words can (REPEAT 3) More than words can say
 
All I have left is a small piece of paper filled with colored images, oh how I remember
just to feel you hold me once again would make my day
so much easier
 
chorus: Repeat
 
The two of you showed love and understanding
not just to one another but those surrounding
I can only hope as I lean back on my bed
won't forget all the words that you've said...
 
chorus: Repeat
 
Lyrics written by Brandon Michelle and Bill Furner/ Music written by Bill Furner
Sung by Brandon Michelle
copyright © Brandon Michelle and Bill Furner 2005

Hardware:
Betsy, my Santa Cruz acoustical guitar!
2 mics
Jam Pack 4



Software:
GB 2
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loverly &mdash 08/10/05 - 12:01:43 PM
I love the combination of guitar, strings, and her voice.
Soft and dreamy...

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loverly &mdash 08/10/05 - 09:06:51 PM
Thanks cjhoose, I really enjoyed working with Brandon. She plays guitar and
seems to adapt here voice comfortably with Betsy (my guitar's name:)

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great collaboration &mdash 08/10/05 - 01:22:45 PM
I joined Mixposure yesterday and just happened accross this
song there posted by Brandon. I left you guys a comment
there too.

Beautiful and moving.

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great collaboration &mdash 08/10/05 - 09:04:30 PM
Thanks Peter, Brandon told me a Nashville song publishing company is
interested in the tune. She had me read what they said and they seem to ask for
no money up front. At least so far, time will tell I guess.

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Big-time potential &mdash 08/11/05 - 06:29:50 AM
"Louis, this could be the beginning of a beautiful
friendship."

great tune.

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Big-time potential &mdash 08/11/05 - 08:44:16 AM
Thanks snow for stopping by. A receive great joy working with Michelle. Her
voice has that Crystal Gayle feel to it. Being that she plays guitar herself her
voice adapts very well to Betsy my guitar.



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this is as pretty as a picture &mdash 08/11/05 - 06:53:13 AM
what a lovely song - thank you - both of you - let's have LOTS more - and it's heigh-ho and onto the ipod you go - one love x
ps - what happened at the end???

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this is as pretty as a picture &mdash 08/11/05 - 08:47:39 AM
This tune was based on a photo of my mom and dad's wedding I gave to her to
explain the picture. They are gone now.

Thanks caroline!

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beautiful &mdash 08/11/05 - 07:11:43 AM
you guitar and Brandon's vocal is maching very beautifuly!
thanks for sharing.

- Hawks

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beautiful &mdash 08/11/05 - 08:51:41 AM
Thanks W.H.!

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very nice! &mdash 08/11/05 - 09:46:29 AM
You have balanced your great guitar playing, Brandon
Michelle's excellent vocals and the string accompaniment
very well in this tune.

The chord progressions in the verses are very much like
Barry Manilow's song "Can't Smile Without You", but thank
goodness the chords change during the chorus!!

This is a very pleasing song to hear, such a good
combination of talents, and I add my name to the growing
list of people who would like to hear more songs with the
two of you!

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very nice! &mdash 08/11/05 - 06:37:07 PM
Thanks Cameron for stopping by.

That's funny about Barry's tune, I didn't even give it a thought but there is some
similarities. Thanks for tipping me off on that:)



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I'm Holding Your Picture &mdash 08/11/05 - 09:52:21 AM
Just a note to Bill what a pleasure it was working with you. Look forward to our next project together. What a fabulous guitarist you are. Bravo!

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I'm Holding Your Picture &mdash 08/11/05 - 06:40:01 PM
Thanks Brandon posting, in unfamilar territory here at Macjams :)

Looking forward to the next one. Your singing for me is much fun to hear!

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Softly. &mdash 08/12/05 - 07:54:02 AM
This singing voice is beloved.
The guitar is honestly played.
The stringed instrument is gentle.
Good relation.
Softly.


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Softly. &mdash 08/13/05 - 04:02:06 PM
Thanks so much for stopping by and posting.

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Beyond "Dust in the Wind" &mdash 08/12/05 - 08:33:39 AM
It may be just me, but the opening picking pattern reminds
me so much of Dust In The Wind, even tho the very nice
chorus did a great job of deepening the content. The use of
strings is a good instinct, nicely conceived, altho their timing
isn't as precise as my ears wanted (especially in the cello
marcato section. The vocals are a bit muffled and roomy,
especially in headphones, in a different space than the bright
and present guitar playing. Very nice song well arranged. An
excellent collaboration, you two.

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Beyond "Dust in the Wind" &mdash 08/13/05 - 04:04:55 PM
Thanks Tobin it was special to work with Brandon, she loves playing the guitar
herself and she has that guitar type voice I think. True, I am a "Dust In The Wind
Fan", I tried to keep that song out of there. But the fingerpicking tecnnique has
some similarities. Thanks

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Beautiful! &mdash 08/12/05 - 10:02:50 AM
Very nice work TT & B!

It totally resonates with me, because I just came back
from dropping off film to be developed to have only a
picture of my partner for the next week. This song will
help to get me through the week.

Thanks!

Cydniko

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Beautiful! &mdash 08/13/05 - 04:06:50 PM
Thanks C, glad I helped out and I am sure B. is too :)

TT


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Beautiful &mdash 08/13/05 - 12:15:35 PM
Voice and guitar... a match made at mixposure and
macjams... destined for?

Bill, as usual but even more this is such a lovely guitar
performance. And Brandon, welcome to macjams. You
really sound great here. Your voice and delivery really
communicate the sentiment of the lyrics. Nice, very nice.

Jack

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Beautiful &mdash 08/13/05 - 04:10:24 PM
To: Dadai

Thanks, nice tribute song you have yourself Dadai, the one you just posted.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

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Cool song &mdash 08/14/05 - 09:23:09 AM
She's a good singer, and your guitar picking is tasteful as
always. ("dust in the wind" is a great song, isn't it?)

Eh, using the strings percussively is a good idea, but strings
have a slow attack, so in some places they sound out of sync
with your guitar. Maybe nudge them forward a couple of
milliseconds?

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Cool song &mdash 08/16/05 - 08:32:50 PM
Thanks for posting.

Thanks for the compliment about Brandon's singing. She is fun to work with.

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bill what a gem i found!!! &mdash 09/16/05 - 02:09:15 PM
this is one of the most beautiful songs i have ever heard. im
speechleess. and im in love :)

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bill what a gem i found!!! &mdash 09/18/05 - 07:48:06 PM
Thanks for stopping by pav

I appreciated it.

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