This one is pretty good... I've heard you do much better :) You add a
little too much "warble/tremelo" in the first two stanzas, but the 3rd
stanza sounded really good, and you have quite a vocal range! The
backing song *is* really nice, and your voice fits in there well. Also,
you have a real knack for writing lyrics and melodies/harmonies, and
weaving them into songs (I know, I've said that before, it just always
impresses me when people can do that!) And it is dripping with
Reverb, but your recording and mixing skills are getting better, this is
a good clear recording, not muddy any more.
ttfn,
Drakonis


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That warble/tremolo sound you hear was intentional .... its a chorus setting I used .... just a little experimentation on my part ... heh heh - thanks for the commentos and the listen.

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"Music is the way our memories sing to us across time"

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Drakonis thinks otherwise but I think I like this just about as much as
your other pieces, Alannah. This has very restrained vocals and i don't
think you overuse the vibrato. I like your voice when it goes up and
into the high note but pull yourself from singng it full-throat. It has a
mellowing effect.

My only little notice about your singing style is you don't do a lot of
variations in terms of melody from verse to verse. It may serve to
highlight the chorus by singing it differently, either widenign the range
or changing the pace or attitude. That's just my take on that, and it
doesn't take anything from your superb singing abilities. Nevertheless,
this vocal arrangement has a placid effect... both mournful and morose
as you sing about destiny's curses and blessings. You do put a lot of
emotion in your music and your pain and suffering are quite palpable.

I like the absence of percussions and beat. The musical background is
plain and unadorned in presenting the raw emotions of this song.

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Leon .. I can always count on you to "make my day" .... that "high note that you speak up going somewhere in my throat ... hahahaha" is my attempt at "falsetto" without needing to "belt" it out .. which is usually the only way I can hit the high notes .... . On the "mixing it up a bit" for the chorus part ... I normally don't have a traditional style or chorus on a lot of my stuff ... all part of my MACJAMS Experimentation in styles .... most of my songs "tell a story" versus traditional "pop" style or what is considered to be the norm in song writing style ... i.e. verse .. verse .. chorus ... verse .. bridge ... verse ...etc. etc. ..... come on up to Canada some time and hear me belt em out in the BAR when I am singing cover songs .. you would hear a whole different Alannah ! I am still struggling with how to RECORD my voice ..... mostly due to equipment issues ... I am unable to hear my own voice through the headphones while recording .... sigh ! But at the risk of writing a book here .. thank you for the commentos ... you are FABULOUS ! One day we MUST collab .... now there would be a "Battle of the Divas" .. hahaha

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"Music is the way our memories sing to us across time"

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This is by far your best production 'till now. levels are very good. Very ear
friendly. And your singing is good as always. Just cut the noise at the
beginning/end.

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I think that noise you hear at the beginning is my putting down my beer bottle ...... hmmmm either that or me getting up from my chair AFTER hitting " record" .. ha ha ha .... I have some very bad recording habits .... but I am glad you liked the song .... usually what happens in my case is that I hear a piece of music by someone (in this case Bad Smells) and I instantly feel I MUST sing all over it .... and hence .. an "Alannah" number is born !!

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"Music is the way our memories sing to us across time"

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Yep, i think i'll pimp your song...

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Pimp Master .. you feel free to just pimp pimp away at any and all of MY stuff ! Your pimping is always welcome at the House of Alannah !

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"Music is the way our memories sing to us across time"

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These tracks make me wonder why Bad Smell doesn't write his own lyrics.
Ha!

You two make a good team

You said you sing over other's files. Seems tighter than that. Almost like
he wrote this one for you.

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I love the lyrics in this song. Great composition.

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like your voice... cool! and thanks for your encouraging words :)
KEEP IT UP!

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delicious piece, alannah. the music is so dreamy - and your gorgeous lyrics fit perfectly. it's a pleasure to hear your awesome vocal unfold as it does. your fan, anne

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you have a great style, and you voice is so full of soul and ambiance. The tremelo in you voice sounds so natural and ghostly.
alway think half full BB
tim

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Wonderful singing as ALWAYS Alannah I'll never ever get tired of Your voice - its like new&familair in a great way every time I hear a song with You Your voice always takes me by surprize cause its so great !! Wonderful downtempo song KUDOS!!! Courtsey to You & tx for DL : ) : ) ( :

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When you sing over someone elses' music you give that piece rebirth. I know what you mean. I start to sing over instrumentals all the time. You have a wonderful, sultry voice and you command attention with it. Thank you, both.

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