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Never Satisfied by Joanna [Email]
Genre: Jazz (vocal)

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Last Played: Sep 07, 2008 - 03:22:03 PM
Downloads: 58
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Uploaded: Jul 22, 2006 - 07:48:47 PM
Last Updated: Jul 24, 2006 - 04:50:57 PM
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Description:
I wanted to try out a new mic and pre-amp that I've been trying to set up for a long time (had to buy everything piece by piece). It's brand new, and I haven't a clue how to equalize it or make it sound exactly right, but it was fun using a new set-up. I used the new mic on the primary vocals and the old set-up for the back-up. I understand this is a very rudimentary song (just bass and drums and vocals) but I figured what the heck, post it anyway.

Lyrics:
I'm never satisfied (no)
Satisfied (no)
I'm never satisfied with you (oh, no)
I'm never satisfied (no)
Satisfied (no)
Maybe that's why I'm always blue (maybe so)

When the weather is hot
I'll say it's not
I'll ask for a sweater and fur
But when we're in a freeze
It will not please
Cuz shorts and tees I prefer

::refrain::

Don't take me to dinner
You won't be a winner
I'll claim that nothing tastes right to me
Don't bring me flowers
I'll cry for hours
Bring candy and I'm a divorcée

::refrain::

Why can't you see?
What's wrong with me?
There's nothing you can do to make nice
When you slept with her
I wept, you cur
And now my heart is frozen in ice

::refrain::



Hardware:
new condensor mic and pre-amp plus the old faithful Shure SM58 & iMic.

Software:
GB
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I Wept, You Cur &mdash 07/22/06 - 08:22:30 PM
What a great line. :)

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I Wept, You Cur &mdash 07/23/06 - 03:23:31 AM
Thanks, Mungo!

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lambert,hendriks and ross &mdash 07/22/06 - 08:23:03 PM
background vocals are spot on......very kool take.....

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lambert,hendriks and ross &mdash 07/23/06 - 03:25:07 AM
Thanks, Mcboy! I always have to overcome nerves when I try harmonies, so
thanks for the thumbs up on the BG vocals.

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Ooh! &mdash 07/22/06 - 08:23:15 PM
The new mic brings out a bunch of new texture in your voice, which is
great because I think you have one of the richest voices I've ever heard.
The detail the condensor adds (which mic did you get) really makes it
sound as though you're singing right into my ear.

I enjoy this minimal approach as it is, but would also enjoy hearing a
version with a few (just a few) more instrumental touches for variety.
From the song description, it sounds as though that's your intention, I
just want to say that I think it's a great idea to keep going with this
wonderful song.

Hooray for new mics.

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Ooh! &mdash 07/23/06 - 03:29:01 AM
Thanks, ledeb! It's an MXL (I think it's Behringer, but I'd have to check) and a
pretty cheap pre-amp. Can't say I spent a ton of money on anything, but it
took me awhile to get all the components (the cords and cables and stuff
included). I have the Shure set up all the time, so recording on the condensor
takes some futzing around, but I've been dying to try it out. It has a very
different sound and requires a completely different mic technique (one which
I'm still learning).

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Good equipment &mdash 07/22/06 - 08:39:59 PM
I really like the sound of this. Your voice has a lot of detail, breath
sounds, an occasional cracking sound, and it all comes through
beautifully with this mic/preamp combo. A very nice and open sound.

I'm guessing that somewhere in your setup some mids are cut to get
that open sound, but that works fine with your voice.

Oops: "and *now* my heart fr*o*zen in ice". Twice a little distortion.
Watch those levels.

Oh, cool song too. Very Julie London, except that you have a darker
voice.


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Good equipment &mdash 07/24/06 - 11:35:29 PM
Thnak you, Vic! I ended up not touching the equalizer because I wasn't sure
what to do (production has never been my strong suit). So anything you're
hearing is just the default settings. As for the peaking, yes, this mic is so
much more sensitive than my other one that I was trouble trying to figure out
distance and volume. I need to work on my mic technique, that's for sure.

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I always look forward .... &mdash 07/22/06 - 11:00:13 PM
... to the new "Joanna" number .... getting my jazz fix with this one ... isn't NEW stuff FUN !!!! Downloaded and put into my "Joanna Folder".

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I always look forward .... &mdash 07/24/06 - 11:41:12 PM
Thank you, Alannah! I'm honored to have my own folder.

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enjoyable &mdash 07/23/06 - 12:50:25 AM
Thanks for sharing your talent here Joanna. You have a delightful style.
You bring out a nice quality in your voice with this dinner jazz style.

When many top artist come up for me to listen to I gravitate towards you
cause you have musical influences that hit me strong when I was younger.
I've said it before but you keep Julie London's name alive in what she
stood for musically. It is so nice to have people share not the run of the
mill cookie cutter music.


Thanks for being you!

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great tune!!! &mdash 07/23/06 - 03:40:31 AM
Authentic jazzzzzz vocal. cool lyrics. you're just too cool lady...
I think you're on the edge of peaking vocally in a few isolated spots.
Must be the sensitive new mic

"you dog'
I love it!

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I think &mdash 07/23/06 - 05:04:24 AM
You got it figured out :)

I prefer females in shorts & T's myself.

Great tune J.

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I think &mdash 07/23/06 - 05:04:35 AM
You got it figured out :)

I prefer females in shorts & T's myself.

Great tune J.

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I think &mdash 07/23/06 - 05:07:57 AM
You got it figured out :)

I prefer females in shorts & T's myself.

Great tune J.

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I have to say &mdash 07/23/06 - 06:09:41 AM
I got really surprised by your voice. it thrilled me. very nice and rich. and your prod is mad. thanks for sharing.

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Rudimentary song? &mdash 07/23/06 - 06:40:31 AM
This is simple? As always, great lyrics and great singing... the new mic
sounds superb. But simple? Well, maybe... I saw a bumper sticker once:
"Women prefer the simple things in life: Men"
ttfn,
Drakonis

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thoughts from the bull... &mdash 07/23/06 - 06:52:17 AM
joanna - too much time between songs! Excellent to hear you again!

I love the backing vocals on this one. perhaps my favorite part of the
song! this has great commercial appeal about it. it could be used with a
whole variety of products, like stain removers, dust busters,
electronics, foods, and so on!

the lyrical aspect is a bit tricky. the song goes from being playful,
teasing, and coy to mature and accusatory. by the end of the song, i
was apologizing! seriously!

your vocals are as alluring as a noir novel and your delivery is
impeccable as always. I'm glad the piece is not overworked with
extraneous elements, but kept instrumentally simple. i could certainly
hear some muted trumpet or slide trombone burps, but would prefer
the real instruments over loops.

always happy when you post a song! thank you!!

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hehehehehehe &mdash 07/23/06 - 10:30:48 AM
this is silly-good baby!.....your voice is just so stylisticand the lyrics are
masterful! Heeeheee...silly-good. I can hear the full Basie Band kick in
somewhere....Great work Jo!


deeep bows
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Great &mdash 07/23/06 - 02:42:19 PM
Your voice has such strength and character. And your mic sounds just
great.

I hear bitterness here, fitting with the lyrics.

The background vocals are almost mocking, as if echoing your sentiments
in a sarcastic way. The whole thing sound fittingly bitter (but in a good
way!).

Nice work, Joanna.

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I never thought &mdash 07/24/06 - 08:05:38 AM
that i would find such great expressiv singing on Mjams.

Love your song, love your voice.

thank's

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Excellent track &mdash 07/24/06 - 08:26:56 AM
Cudos for being consistently good. You never disappoint me, how do you manage to do so? Very classy tune.
I am not completely convinced with the new sound, though - it has more complexity and presense, but I am affraid it lacks a bit of the luxurious warmth you use to radiate with the earlier settings... tweak some knobs on that pre-amp, may be?

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The Nut Meat Chopper?! &mdash 07/24/06 - 11:54:18 AM
Ouch. I pity that poor dog. I love the authority in your voice. That
nodding chorus is a riot. Love it!

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The Nut Meat Chopper?! &mdash 07/25/06 - 01:06:21 PM
I think a confident male needs to sing a heartfelt rebuttal to your hurtful
song. Why can't you understand where we are coming from?

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You could sing from ... &mdash 07/24/06 - 02:33:14 PM
a Phone Book and somehow it would sound sultry, jazzy, and ready for a live gig at the nearest smokey lounge. Always love hearing your vocals... great mic for one of my favorite vocalists.
thanks for posting your "what the heck" song.

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Carmen MacRae lives and breathes...!! &mdash 08/09/06 - 12:48:07 PM
Excellent - well done! I can see/hear this in a bar on Bleecker St NYC at
2am...

Cheers!

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Great Song &mdash 09/04/06 - 07:53:56 AM
I like your style & performance...go on!

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