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My Funny Valentine (w/Caroline) by alfalpha [Email]

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Last Played: Sep 06, 2008 - 01:27:24 PM
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Uploaded: Feb 13, 2006 - 05:24:20 PM
Last Updated: Aug 02, 2007 - 05:45:15 AM
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Description:
thanks to Caroline, I've had an opportunity to have a go at arranging one of my favourite all time toons...
...and many thanks to Caroline's bear for the artwork...


This song was written by Rogers & Hart

Lyrics:
My funny Valentine,
Sweet comic Valentine,
You make me smile with my heart.
Your looks are laughable, unphotographable
Yet, you're my favourite work of art
Is your figure less than Greek
Is your mouth a little weak,
When you open it to speak,
Are you smart?
But don't change your hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay little Valentine, stay...
Each day is Valentine's Day

Hardware:
iBook G4...

Software:
Caroline + GB2
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First Listen was a treat!!!! &mdash 02/13/06 - 07:37:37 PM
I just got here and this was the first song I listened to.

I thought it was great!!!

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Nice to hear you back here agian Alfalpha &mdash 02/14/06 - 12:36:35 AM
Not a bad rendition of this jazz tune at all. Quite nicely orchestrated...
and the majority of the sounds sound quite real (I'm assuming they're
not live though since you're using GB). This would've been a lovely
track to have a live drummer playing on as theres some lovely things
you can do with brushes that keep everything quite subtle and sparse,
but fill up the space quite nicely... as the drums in this have far too
much space in them and the reverb just added to that. Thats pretty
much the only critisism really, at times it just became to spacious and
just a little empty. Great singing from Caroline of course and nice to
hear you back on the scene again Alfalpha.

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caroline is software? &mdash 02/14/06 - 01:44:18 AM
as soon as i heard "my" i knew this was going to be perfect! caroline:
your voice is perfect for this!

wow! trumpet's very cool. the whole arrangement's great - love the bass.

i'll be ya'll's funny valentine. or not so funny.

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classic torch song a la Bear! &mdash 02/14/06 - 07:53:26 AM
Very nice arrangement and vocal rendition of this classic, alfalpha!

Good combination and balance of strings, bass and the brass stabs, although I would like to hear the entire accompaniment a bit more prominently in the mix -- it sounds rather far away compared to the vox.

Caroline, your voice is really shining these days! It is showcased very well in this song. No-one has a voice exactly like you -- and I mean that in the most positive way! ; )

You two should team up for a torch song album like Joni Mitchell's -- this arrangement reminds me of "Both Sides Now".

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Apropos! &mdash 02/14/06 - 09:23:54 AM
How fun! Besides the fact that I connect with the lyrics ("Each day is
Valentine's Day")... Caroline, your singing was great, and Alfalpha's
arrangement was wonderful and clear. I might have toned the violins
down a tad, and brought the bass up a bit, but overall, sweet stuff!
ttfn,
Drakonis

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thank you SO much alf xoxox &mdash 02/14/06 - 01:38:25 PM
i so enjoyed doing this with you - bless you for asking - i love what you did with it and i SOOO look forward to doing it again - big love oxoxoxox

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Great arangements!! &mdash 02/14/06 - 02:12:37 PM
Wow. Really liked the horns and string arangements. It would be interesting to hear some more activity with the drums.

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Great love it &mdash 02/14/06 - 02:49:14 PM
You have a powerful voice fit well to this loveli song
I am moved.

Thanks Caroline
--10...
Skean

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Lovely! &mdash 02/14/06 - 02:55:05 PM
Very nice orchestration - really smooth and warm, but I agree with The
Composer about the drums.
Caroline, you really sound great in this! Really!

Great work, the both of you!

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style &mdash 02/14/06 - 03:40:58 PM
i like the vocal style, it fits the lyrics well. a nice piece.

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many thanks... &mdash 02/15/06 - 01:25:57 AM
....cheers people! and all advice has been taken on board.

It seems to me that the major issue is with the drums...(funny that, my
wife said the same thing prior to posting) LOL!!!! (I also thought some
more brush work was in order, however, I wanted to submit within 24
hours of Caroline sending her vocals over to me....ichat over night
from the UK to Australia-don't you LOVE technology?)

Well, if Caroline is happy, I'll will resubmit after spending some time on
a 'remix' of sorts...

Again, many thanks guys.....I'm really lucky that Caroline was happy to
collab on this one...

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many thanks... &mdash 02/15/06 - 01:51:41 AM
go for it - like i said, you're the boss - happy?? i'm ecstatic!!


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If you want to make a song more hummy, add a few tiddely poms.
Winnie the Pooh

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Snuggly &mdash 02/16/06 - 05:09:08 PM
Caroline - you may not know it but I took you to bed with me tonight!
You to have brought this song to life for me. Excellent.

KK

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alpha, caroline this is great &mdash 02/17/06 - 02:10:40 PM
Caroline your singing has never sounded better and alpha your
arrangement is wonderful. Very jazzy and bluesy all at the sametime.
Nice work, both of you.-JAC

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Bond movie-like &mdash 02/17/06 - 11:46:54 PM
Oh, this is great. Wonderful performance and arrangement. You give this
a very classy touch. You make it sound like a track from a James Bond
film soundtrack. Very nice job all around, Caroline.

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Truly &mdash 02/18/06 - 03:46:50 AM
Wonderful.
I agree with Peter, this has a very James Bond feel about it.
I love the way you sing this. I think you should sing more in this style, it
suits your voice perfectly. The accompanying music is wonderful, simple
and yet perfect!
Excellent
D/L
Slimmie

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Caroline, you should do… &mdash 02/18/06 - 03:55:42 AM
… the next James Bond theme with alfalpha. A lovely song and this
is a fine rendition. I particularly love that trumpet but that's my
brass past coming back to haunt me… I don't play any more but
sometimes wish I did. Thanks for posting, you two. How about
doing a version of 'Easter Bonnet' in a couple of months' time?

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Caroline, you should do… &mdash 02/18/06 - 04:11:06 AM
hey alf - how about it??? songs for the seasons - title of the first album!!! xox thank you soo much for the suggestion eps xoxo

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If you want to make a song more hummy, add a few tiddely poms.
Winnie the Pooh

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James Bond?....pffft.... &mdash 02/20/06 - 01:10:00 AM
These comparisons are a real compliment, I'm a major John Barry fan!

However, guys, when I heard Caroline's rendition, I actually thought of Shirley
Bassey!!!

Cheers to All!!!

AA

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Class! &mdash 02/20/06 - 01:57:46 AM
Wow, this sounds like Marianne Faithful (maybe a bit higher). This is
the best I've heard you sing Caro. Nice arrangement of a classic. Very
classy.
Neil

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Class! &mdash 02/20/06 - 02:02:26 AM
Wow, this sounds like Marianne Faithful (maybe a bit higher). This is
the best I've heard you sing Caro. Nice arrangement of a classic. Very
classy.
Neil

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aww &mdash 02/21/06 - 10:34:38 AM
sounds lovely, classic song, classically sung, good job....and the bear looks happy as well ;-)

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sultry side &mdash 03/08/06 - 11:58:58 PM
Hmmm...Was that really you, Caroline, or some lounge singer in a smoky
pub? The smoky voice is sultry! nice understated arrangement...suits the
mood quite well.. This is a revelation.

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very cool &mdash 03/09/06 - 12:41:33 AM
this is nice and different to a lot of the stuff I normally hear here....great recording and very elegant arrangement....thanks for pimping this!!!! would love to hear more!!!!

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very cool &mdash 03/09/06 - 12:41:41 AM
this is nice and different to a lot of the stuff I normally hear here....great recording and very elegant arrangement....thanks for pimping this!!!! would love to hear more!!!!

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This is simply excellent &mdash 03/10/06 - 02:32:24 AM
I have downloaded and will enjoy many times.
Thanks to two of my favourite macjammers!


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How did I Miss This? &mdash 03/10/06 - 02:00:47 PM
Excellent work - singing is wonderful and the arrangement strong but at
the same time unobtrusive so the focus is on the vocals.

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Lovely &mdash 03/30/06 - 07:35:40 PM
This is great guys. Have you heard Elvis Costello doing this? My Dad's been trying to get me to learn this for years now. The chords are diabolical though.
Very nice work. The instrumentantion matches Carloine's vocals perfectly. Well done.

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magical. &mdash 01/18/07 - 04:20:59 PM
i really like the string sections. you've orchestrated this so nicely. great work!

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this was.. &mdash 01/18/07 - 05:14:30 PM
..my very first collaboration with Caroline!
Cheers Sergio!

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smoky, sultry &mdash 02/08/07 - 11:34:51 AM
oh my, i love your voice! soulful, full of feeling......

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P.S. &mdash 02/08/07 - 11:39:39 AM
forgot to mention arrangement, and the trumpet and orchestra are fabulous!

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...it's about &mdash 02/08/07 - 02:34:49 PM
...that time of year again!
Thank you for your kind comments & popping around for a visit!
AA

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Variety is the spice of life...(we're only scratching the surface...)

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awww alf.... &mdash 02/14/07 - 08:42:23 PM
how wonderful to remember looooove - even though i didn't get here until the next day by uk standards - big loves bp xoxo

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:tune i've got a brand new bright pink roller skate!! :tune


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Great &mdash 02/12/08 - 12:04:49 PM
It has a great rhythm with feelings... i like the song.... Great.... Put it on as a favorite....

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a new favourite? &mdash 02/13/08 - 05:31:02 AM
Thank You SO much Jakob for visiting this 'old' upload of mine-it was arranged in a short time after having met the wonderful Caroline....it was our first collab....
Cheers,
Alf

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Many Thanks... &mdash 02/15/08 - 11:35:36 PM
Jakob!

I thought it might be nice to 'ust off' this old collab w/Caroline, given the time of year...

Many Thanks for the visit & kind comment!
Cheers!
Alf

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Would you be... &mdash 02/12/08 - 12:07:57 PM
My Valentine :D nice rendition of an oldie but goodie.
Moses

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love is in the air... &mdash 02/14/08 - 10:41:24 AM
thank you for dropping by mr moses - yes!!!

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Cheers! &mdash 02/15/08 - 11:37:05 PM
Moses- I appreciate your comments & the visit!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Cheers!
Alf

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alf - every year i love you more!! &mdash 02/14/08 - 10:43:15 AM
thank you for the gift this morning - i know this day is over where you are but lets do it again next year! big loves bp xoxoxoxox

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and every year... &mdash 02/15/08 - 11:39:10 PM
Caroline....I love you more also- like fine wine!

Yep, here's to another great year- with more music making!


XXX

BP

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My Funny Valentine &mdash 02/14/08 - 05:27:21 PM
ahh ...what a charmin singing ...Caro you so awesome
the passioante singing is just wonderfull for such
sweet valentine ..great sound bed ,thank you !

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How lovely ... &mdash 02/15/08 - 11:44:55 PM
...to see you drop by Feter!

I haven't had too much time to be on this site- let alone comment on all my favourite MacJammers, so I thought I'd 'revive' this old ditty, just to keep up appearances!
;)

Many thanks my friend!
Cheers,
Alf

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Awe it was just lovely. &mdash 03/13/08 - 04:21:43 PM

Hi Caroline I really do love your lovely voice and the song is great
what a great job you both did too. Well done you guys.
Did you know that Jacob Lightman dedicated a valentines song for me just gone too. it was really sweet of him and he sang it really well.
I felt very flattered. lol
Peace Dee x

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hello alf and caroline &mdash 04/04/08 - 09:35:57 AM
just cruising some past tracks here and caught this one ... smiling me ... thanks for the early morning smiles u guys!

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Ta &mdash 06/05/08 - 07:36:34 AM
A voice that grows on you and arrangement that flows in you. Loved it all but for the drums. Another like this, please.

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