oh come Emanuel

Scott Carmichael

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Once again my frailties have gained me some studio time... I've been down all week with a respritory infection, and I was supposed to sing for Thors project, but I couldn't croak out a note... so I worked on something that I did previously... I wasn't going to post this until closer to Christmas, but when I'm healthy again I'll have to hit the ground runnin'... I'm not sure I'll have time

The environment for this song is a huge cathedral... in the dark ages... For theatre, I picture slavery and forced labor in the darkest places... hopless and forsaken...

human history is replete with examples of
the bondage we live under... and while we here all fall down on all sides of every arguement... one thing I'm sure we all agree on... our longing for some kind of freedom that transends the relentless gravity that has pulled on us from the dawn of time... this is what the song represents for me

A heart felt Merry Christmas to you

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OH COME OH COME EMMANUEL,
AND RANSOM CAPTIVE ISRAEL
WHO MORNS IN LONELY EXILE HERE.
UNTIL THE SON OF GOD APPEARS
REJOICE REJOICE EMMANUEL
WILL COME TO YOU OH ISRAEL

OH COME THOU WISDOM FROM ON HIGH
& ORDER ALL THINGS FAR & NIGH
TO US THE PATH OF KNOWLEDGE SHOW.
& CAUSE US IN HER WAYS TO GO
REJOICE REJOICE EMMANUEL
WILL COME TO YOU OH ISRAEL

OH COME DESIRE OF NATIONS BIND
ALL PEOPLE IN ONE HEART AND MIND
BID ENVEY STRIFE AND QUARREL CEASE,
AND FILL THE WHOLE WORLD
WITH HEAVENS PEACE
REJOICE REJOICE EMMANUEL
WILL COME TO YOU OH ISRAEL
REJOICE REJOICE EMANUEL
WILL COME TO YOU OH ISRAEL
WILL COME TO YOU OH ISRAEL
WILL COME TO YOU OH ISRAEL
WILL COME TO YOU OH ISRAEL

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Hits: 9798
Comments: 94
Fans: 37
Plays: 2019
Downloads: 381
Votes: 38
Uploaded: Dec 08, 2006 - 05:23:09 PM
Last Updated: Dec 08, 2006 - 05:23:09 PM Last Played: May 18, 2013 - 01:21:18 PM

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Hardware:

G4, roland and korg synths... my voice and my trusty Drawmer preamp and baby bottle

Software:

logic pro and vocal chords

Comments

ktb	ktb said 2353 days ago (December 8th, 2006)
	stunning the production on this is sooo good. so rich in texture and your vocal work is remarkable. Hands down my favorite xmass song ever. Can't wait for the dl button to be working. Scott you are a producer extraordinaire. LOVED the synth work. Great pads, you really created a cool ambience, with minimal footprint. simply awesome Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2353 days ago (December 8th, 2006)
	wow John Thanx so much... question... what is "minimal footprint" I've not heard that before Check out my latest song called Dogwood

thoddi

thoddi said 2353 days ago (December 8th, 2006)

glorious
The build of this song is so thought through and well done. The pumping bass and the perc/drums gives an image of dramatic surroundings. A storytelling with powerful artistic effects.

And what a fabulous singer you are. The best vocals at macjams as I see it:) Fantastic hamonies. You show such professional music making skills.

I'm stunned, and breathless after this one... Fantabulous!

Check out my latest song called And here comes Christmas Eve

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2353 days ago (December 8th, 2006)
	Hi Thor Thanx my friend... I'm glad the "DRAMA" was not lost on you... i see this as a very dramatic song... all of human history pivoting on the event... with any luck I can get to the christmas song tonight Check out my latest song called Dogwood

composerclark	composerclark said 2353 days ago (December 8th, 2006)
	You ought to be a huge star! Rejoice indeed! A new Scott Carmichael song! Remarkably constructed -- you build so well, and keep it interesting all the way. Love the rejoice! part. This is BIG!!! So is your talent! What's the baby bottle for? Check out my latest song called Momma's Song

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2353 days ago (December 8th, 2006)
	Hi Clark your always so encouraging to me... thanx... I appreciate it... It's as big as I can make it with synths and voices... and the baby bottle is the kind of condencer mike that I use Hmmm what would Freud say Check out my latest song called Dogwood

the_laureate	the_laureate said 2353 days ago (December 8th, 2006)
	Very nice i love music even more when it involves religion!..i find powerful even more so cause of the slow build up. good stuff Check out my latest song called Rain/collab with Cellar

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2353 days ago (December 8th, 2006)
	Thank you Laur I think the build is key in the arrangement to keep it interesting Check out my latest song called Dogwood

RickW	RickW said 2353 days ago (December 8th, 2006)
	Fantabulous! Terrific word thoddi, and very appropriate for this piece. Excellent rendition Scott. I love this Christmas hymn, as it fills my heart with the hope that God promises. I pray you will get better soon, Rick Check out my latest song called Picture of Perfection (MJRF)

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2353 days ago (December 8th, 2006)
	hey Rick One of my Favorite songs ever... I've always thought it was epic in drama... when I usd to play live we would do his song even in the middle of summer... I thought it was more than a Christmas song thanx Rick... I feel better already Check out my latest song called Dogwood

Ed Hannifin	Ed Hannifin said 2353 days ago (December 8th, 2006)
	I'll be listening to this all Christmas season... This is powerful and clear. Great impact, great power in the harmony voices... they sound STRONG, not tentative... The whole song sounds strong, as it should... I think this is going to be my song of the season... Thank you, Scott... Ed Check out my latest song called Uno/I Like The Way... (with Macaudion, SISTERS, ktb, and ziti)

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2353 days ago (December 9th, 2006)
	you're very welcome and thanx again Ed... "song of the season" Check out my latest song called Dogwood

	said 2353 days ago (December 8th, 2006)
	Not many words needed Fabulous performance. Alimar

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2353 days ago (December 9th, 2006)
	thank you Alimar I trust you are doing well? Check out my latest song called Dogwood

bug67	bug67 said 2353 days ago (December 8th, 2006)
	Another stunner! Fantastic vocals! I really don't know what else to add that hasn't already been said. Scott, you have a way of giving this message that's so meaningful and profound. So powerful! Thank you and Merry Christmas. Check out my latest song called Cowboy's Song

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2353 days ago (December 9th, 2006)
	and Merry Christmas to you D A V E ... thank you! Check out my latest song called Dogwood

	said 2353 days ago (December 8th, 2006)
	Stopped... in awe yes... great production, great instrumentation and vocals. But, Scott, you through your song get into the heart of man... his longings for something more, something better... something, it seems, all can relate to. Taking a familar hymn and making it something new and powerful... If you would, send me a copy... dadai_music@yahoo.com

Scott Carmichael

Scott Carmichael said 2353 days ago (December 9th, 2006)

Hey J A C K
This song has always seemed very significant to me... Our story across the timeline is truely epic, and this song captures some of that drama... If you ever get a chance listen to Chris Rice "Welcome to our World" I think you'll love it

I sent this to you last night and it came back to me... is that address right ... I'll try again today...

thanx Jack

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	said 2353 days ago (December 9th, 2006)
	email... Yes, the address is correct. Make sure you use the underscore to separate dadai_music@yahoo.com. Also is your file is bigger than 10 MB it won't allow it, so convert to to a smaller file then send. Wonderful song... --- Dadai ... It's just music

RickB1	RickB1 said 2353 days ago (December 8th, 2006)
	Bravo, Scott!! Scott, this is radio-ready. Beautiful. Absolutely outstanding in every way. What a tremendous blessing...you are a wonderful talent. Check out my latest song called Prodigal

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2353 days ago (December 9th, 2006)
	Wow Rick Radio ready! it's hard to produce things in my studio, because It doen't give me a true monitor... to much room coloring... so I have to take my mixes around to different systems... a real pain... by the time I make a final copy , I'm really just not sure... but this is hi praise and I appreciate it very much thank you Check out my latest song called Dogwood

kristyjo	kristyjo said 2353 days ago (December 8th, 2006)
	I just like listening to you sing. And this song is wonderfully done. The build in instrumentation & dynamic level is powerful and adds to the feeling of anticipation and joy in this song. Check out my latest song called The Black Cat

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2353 days ago (December 9th, 2006)
	Hi Kisty I was aware that the song is about waiting.. a history of waiting... so I tried to measure it out... I still get a little kick out of being a "singer"... it's that last thing I would have expected... old dog new trick... G O B E A R S ... sorry Check out my latest song called Dogwood

jiguma	jiguma said 2353 days ago (December 8th, 2006)
	Absolutely amazing! David Crosby's there from the first sung note - not a bad place to start! Absolutely astounding performance and production - I'm not usually one to be lost for words, but this goes direct to my Xmas CD once I can download it. Fantastic stuff - as ziti would say, "deepest bow". Neil Check out my latest song called News Is Gonna Break

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2353 days ago (December 9th, 2006)
	Thank you Neil and as I always tell Z... a Bow is worth 10 DL's.. glad you enjoyed Check out my latest song called Dogwood

Mcboy	Mcboy said 2353 days ago (December 9th, 2006)
	Incredible oustanding musical arrangement....even more outstanding vocal arrangement.....an awesome performance! Check out my latest song called Bluesphemy (MJRF 2010)

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2353 days ago (December 9th, 2006)
	thank you McB I had a big crunching guitar in there from 1/2 way through the arrangment... and it just didn't belong there... I had to find a different way to build it... but I promise I won't remove guitars often... seriously I appreciate the comment Check out my latest song called Dogwood

Roxylee	Roxylee said 2353 days ago (December 9th, 2006)
	my spirit rejoiced when I heard this, Scott. Talk about turning misfortune into blessing! Your "down" time produces awesome beauty for us. God in in the house, man. :-) And you had a respiratory infection while recording? God is good, very good. :-) Thank you for recording this for us, it's awesomely moving. Check out my latest song called Emma, by davisamerica

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2353 days ago (December 9th, 2006)
	Hi Rox No... I have a hard enough time singing when I'm healthy... I mixed this while I was sick and added and arranged keys and percussion... the vocal was already done... Very glad this got you rejoicing... music is the language of the heart thanx friend Check out my latest song called Dogwood

	said 2353 days ago (December 9th, 2006)
	Your god would be proud! Outstanding!!

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2353 days ago (December 9th, 2006)
	Thanx BS That would be very cool.. I do know He's been very patient... peace; Scott Check out my latest song called Dogwood

	said 2353 days ago (December 9th, 2006)
	Majestic IM REJOICING IN THIS MUSIC, thanks for the holiday gift, feel better :)

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2351 days ago (December 10th, 2006)
	Hey TW feeling much better... and you're very welcome... humble thanx scott Check out my latest song called Dogwood

ValleyPastor	ValleyPastor said 2353 days ago (December 9th, 2006)
	Wonderful Moving. Great arrangement and vocals. Another of those "Makes me homesick for the Home I've never been to" songs! Thanks and can't wait for downloads to be fixed. Check out my latest song called Dancing

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2351 days ago (December 10th, 2006)
	thanx you Thomas peace and Merry Christmas Check out my latest song called Dogwood

macgalver	macgalver said 2353 days ago (December 9th, 2006)
	ahh What else can be said? Epic. Maybe, but that's about it. I ditto all the other observations! And thank you for taking the time to create and share this with us! --happy holidays, kell Check out my latest song called First Sight

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2351 days ago (December 10th, 2006)
	Hi Kelli thanx for stopping by... I appreciate it... have a blessed season Check out my latest song called Dogwood

The Orbiting	The Orbiting said 2353 days ago (December 9th, 2006)
	Scott!!!! Wow, this is absolutely beautiful and what an arrangement. I'll bet that this song ends up downloaded year after year and I know I'll be burning it for family members and friends when d/l's come back up. (Lisa) Check out my latest song called Pygmalion

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2351 days ago (December 10th, 2006)
	Thanx so much Lisa I really love the idea that people I don't even know would be listening to this somewhere...this might be my fav comment...and you're more than welcome to it.. thanx for the encouragement scott Check out my latest song called Dogwood

Cameron

Cameron said 2352 days ago (December 9th, 2006)

appropriate for the season
The richness and complexity of your vocals and instrumental accompaniment is truly impressive on this tune.

You create a "momentous" atmosphere with the rather heavy, sombre orchestration -- as though we'd better wake up and pay attention to the message!

Playing through my MacBook and Soundsticks II speakers, the low end of this recording was very full, bordering on obliterating the higher end, which I would have liked to hear just a bit more of.

Also, the thick texture throughout this piece could be varied, thinned in spots for additional interest, but perhaps you were going for more of a sustained intensity -- in which case you succeeded admirably!

This is a very well-put together, nicely produced holiday tune, which was NOT released too early. Thanks for sharing.

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Scott Carmichael

Scott Carmichael said 2351 days ago (December 10th, 2006)

thank you Cameron
I love the Idea of audimating the EQ on this... one of my early mixes i addressed the saturated bottom end by EQing out some of the lows... and it lost the warmth..and the big drum hits became hollow... I could select a few of the muddiest instruments and leave the rest alone... but I like the idea of varrieing the bottom through the song....

Hey maybe I could get some real French horns on this... my close friend Jesse Corti was in the Les Mis cast here on broadway... still a fav

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Alannah

Alannah said 2352 days ago (December 9th, 2006)

When I noticed this song had the
highest rating this week I felt compelled to give it a listen .. when I opened the page and realized it was a Scott Carmichael I said to myself "well that explains that then" .... you continue to amaze me with your vocal abilities and I will never figure out how you manage to mix numerous layers of vocals in so well and it always comes out sounding clean and clear. By the time I manage to get more than 2 in one of my songs it just ends up sounding like what the orchestra sounds like when they are warming up .... you are truly a master at your craft!

Check out my latest song called Street People (Anomalous w/Alannah)

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2351 days ago (December 11th, 2006)
	Hi Allanah I have some tricks and tips.. little things that I've found over the years that work... kind of a default approach that I'll try to sum up and shoot over to you... and thanx again.. you've always been so kind & encouraging with your comments Merry Christmas; Scott Check out my latest song called Dogwood

jonx	jonx said 2351 days ago (December 10th, 2006)
	great stuff scott you cant go wrong w/ this song-great harmonies as usual very evocative and heartfelt-a happy xmas to ya and hope ya'll feel better! Check out my latest song called september sky

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2351 days ago (December 11th, 2006)
	Hey Pal Yeh I've always loved this song... and I'm Feelin' much better thanx... I just got notice that you've posted...I'll be by after basketball practice.... I coach after school... thanx again reguards; Scott Check out my latest song called Dogwood

krismacqueen

krismacqueen said 2351 days ago (December 10th, 2006)

stunning
just stunning. I have always loved this song. The epitome of the coming of hope. You've captured the energy and the longing. You've established a global sound to do it, which is appropriate. The Peter Gabriels and Paul Simon's of the world ought to take notice.

*one small thing---you've got to get yourself a personal symphony! Your arrangement deserves so much more than synth-brass.

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Scott Carmichael

Scott Carmichael said 2351 days ago (December 11th, 2006)

Kris thank you
encouraging comments indeed... I love this song too... I have several versions all very different... but this one gets to the heart of the song as I see it... I have a sampeler in Logic that I really don't know how to use yet... but truely, I struggled with the synth sounds... I EQed for hours... there is only so much you can do.. i would love to take your advice or get real players

thanx again Kris

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buckhorn	buckhorn said 2351 days ago (December 10th, 2006)
	Unique Your treatment of this song is very original. I love the way it starts out dark and almost industrial. That makes the resolution of "rejoice", even more satisfying. The sound is huge and beautiful. All in all its an arresting piece of music. Regards Check out my latest song called when you smile

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2351 days ago (December 11th, 2006)
	"Industrial" yes That's the word I was looking for... I had invisioned the mines of Moria... Underground in Isenguard... forced slave labor in Mordor.. that kind of thing... and I wanted to contrast this against the release of "rejoice".. I was hoping it would be heard this way thanx Mathew Check out my latest song called Dogwood

MissChaos	MissChaos said 2351 days ago (December 10th, 2006)
	Devine And I cannot believe you hang out here with us earthly amateurs. Y'know, I'm not religious in the slightest, but a person's gotta be without a pulse if he/she cannot feel the spiritual magnificence of this. You got me. Thank you for your music, Scott. Feel better soon, (darnit!), and have a WONDERFUL holiday! Check out my latest song called Little Perfect*

Scott Carmichael

Scott Carmichael said 2350 days ago (December 11th, 2006)

Count me in
with the earthly amateurs... truth is my ears were so tired in the last 5 years or so... I never listened to anything... I wanted something new... Mj has me listening again, and it's proactive not passive, because these are peers and friends... there aren't enough people close by to form any kind of writers quild... but all over the earth there are plenty of us.. and all's we have to do is log on... MJ has me working past my prime and for that I'm grateful...

I read your comment before I went to work, and thought alot about it during the day... I know what I would want to say at the risk of scaring someone away...

... Jesus wasn't much for religion either.. dealing with the religious is the only time you see him angry... and we are all spirtual... body, mind and spirit... I'm fat because I feed my body... some people here are very smart because they feed their minds... in this culture the spirit gets neglected... we starve the spirit... I think that's one reason music has the power over us that it has... we are starved... anyway my point is that as much as we are physical, and intellect, we are spiritual...

from a former sceptic, peace; Scott

and thank you I feel much better

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Macaudion	Macaudion said 2350 days ago (December 12th, 2006)
	MAN... WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS! - DION Check out my latest song called Pavel

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2349 days ago (December 13th, 2006)
	Hey Dion Thanx & you're welcome Check out my latest song called Dogwood

dreadmon

dreadmon said 2350 days ago (December 12th, 2006)

What a blessing
::bowing in deep respect::

While listening to this, I was transported. Scott, you dimmed the lights and clicked on the projector inside of my brain. This is Michael W. Smith good, even better - because your voice is so much warmer to my ears than his. Astonishingly moving and inspiring in the purest sense of the word; wow. Praise God for music - and for your gift! Thank you for sharing it with us.

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Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2349 days ago (December 13th, 2006)
	I remember sitting in a writers workshop in small room in a hotel 25 years ago... and this kid came up to the piano and played "ROCKET TOWN" I was completely knocked out, and after I refused to play any of my stuff... Michael W went on to do other things... I went home so I must say thanx very much... as i tell Z, a bow is worth 10 DL's Check out my latest song called Dogwood

j2morrow	j2morrow said 2349 days ago (December 12th, 2006)
	Nice job You say you were sick when you worked on this. Man, you don't sound sick to me. This is a wonderful job all around. Check out my latest song called CAPTURE THE RAPTURE

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2349 days ago (December 13th, 2006)
	Hey JT I had done the vocals just after thanxgiving... there is no way I could have sung anything last week... I finished keyboards, percussions and production... thank you very much and merry Christmas Check out my latest song called Dogwood

	said 2349 days ago (December 12th, 2006)
	Scott... I don't think I could add anything more to the many wonderful comments you've received. Thanks for posting this wonderful song, and for allowing folks to download it. Absolutely wonderful!

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2349 days ago (December 13th, 2006)
	Downloads Hi Mike... I'm watching the downloads... I get such a kick from knowing people from all different places may be listening to this... let's say places like the Chicago area (G O B E A R S)... I grew up outside of chicago... I digress... really DL's tell you if it is working, and you are more than welcome Check out my latest song called Dogwood

FEEL

FEEL said 2348 days ago (December 13th, 2006)

Vastly expanding
your feel to this song. I like the approach. Your interpretation to this song never had crossed my mind. A plea for freedom and if we come to terms with our higher power, He has offered us salvation. The cathedrals sound relative to the darkest places had me depicting the fortunate and unfortunate, how they pass through time in parallel. It sounded as though the strongest voices were coming from the weak and desperate. Very powerful and thanks for sharing.

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Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2347 days ago (December 15th, 2006)
	hey John I liked your take on "fortunate and unfortunate" passing thru in parallel... interesting what different pictures music will stir in us... thanx for the listen and comments scott Check out my latest song called Dogwood

	said 2348 days ago (December 14th, 2006)
	This is nice Nice to see all of the carols on here. Another fine job you've done. I passed this link on to my son, he really likes it as well . - Harold

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2347 days ago (December 15th, 2006)
	Hi Harold yeh, Mj could have a double box set with no prob... all interesting stuff too... not the same old same old here at MJ... thanx for passin' this on harold... I appreciate it Check out my latest song called Dogwood

Cori Ander

Cori Ander said 2347 days ago (December 14th, 2006)

Ohhh
Ohhh .. a killer track ..

The first "Ejh ohh.." in the beginning and both the fav and the download buttons are pushed.

Then the thing start .. and after half a minute it is clear it's gonna be tenbombing (sorry, doing it again).

Besides all that this is so good it makes me dizzy (in a pleasant way).
One of the hottest pieces of music I've heard in my whole life actually.
Wooo hooooo .. mean serious .. dizzy ...

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Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2347 days ago (December 15th, 2006)
	Sting in a monestary Ejh OH... that's how I described the song to my friends... thanx so much curry... I'm always keeping your ears in mind when i post... you've been more than generous thanx friend Check out my latest song called Dogwood

paul f. page

paul f. page said 2347 days ago (December 15th, 2006)

Emmanuel
Scott,
Not much to add to all the other accolades, but to say that I am happy to have heard your wonderful rendition of this classic. You've created a powerful sound wave that is compelling and deeply spiritual, easily one of the very best renditions of this song I have ever heard -- and quite unexpected. I will be taking a look at more of your compositions. You are indeed a very skilled musician.
Peace.
Paul

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Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2347 days ago (December 15th, 2006)
	Hi Paul After hearing what you are capable of, I'm happy to have a listen and comments from you... I will be catching up with more of your posts also thanx; Scott Check out my latest song called Dogwood

BranDaMan	BranDaMan said 2346 days ago (December 15th, 2006)
	brilliant &... simply amazing Check out my latest song called Giving Up (Instrumental)

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2344 days ago (December 17th, 2006)
	thanx brandon I appreciate the visit Check out my latest song called Dogwood

Scorpjammer	Scorpjammer said 2346 days ago (December 15th, 2006)
	Epic Sound This is one majestic rendition, Scott. Not much more I can say that hasn't been said. Let me say, as well... Thanks for sharing! Happy Holidays to you, too. Hope you're feeling better. E:) Check out my latest song called Christmas Time Is Here

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2344 days ago (December 17th, 2006)
	thank you Erwin Epic... like that... Check out my latest song called Dogwood

Leon

Leon said 2345 days ago (December 17th, 2006)

Great Scott!
Scott, if you keep churning up songs like this, Macjams will have to invent a new category to separate guys like you, so the rest of us won't sound so bad. From the first beating of the drum and the first vocal harmonies, it was a no-brainer decision to download it, and I did in all of my computers in my network :D. I think I will give a copy of this song to some of my close friends and family, too... is that ok? It's like stealing a gem and not going to jail for it. I don't have to go into details what i admired about this song. Can I just say.. everything? Like most everyone else, I think I delightfully swallowed this song hook, line and sinker.

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Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2344 days ago (December 17th, 2006)
	Hey Leon thank you and yes bt all means.. I find it very gratifying that you would want to do that ... I coundn't be more thrilled... my favorite comments on this post are the ones where people are planning to share it... merry Christmas to you and thanx again Check out my latest song called Dogwood

MattGranz	MattGranz said 2344 days ago (December 18th, 2006)
	Beautiful... ...simply Beautiful. Check out my latest song called Green Eyes

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2342 days ago (December 19th, 2006)
	thank you Mat I appeciate that Check out my latest song called Dogwood

I. Spike	I. Spike said 2344 days ago (December 18th, 2006)
	Yes... This is one of my favorite pieces of music and this is a very original treatment. Excellent harmonic structure and beautiful vocal interlacing. Dramatic and deep. Essence of Peter Gabriel... Really nice work! Check out my latest song called Aqua Velveeta

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2342 days ago (December 19th, 2006)
	Thanx I S I also love this song, and i know this is a bit different treatment, but I've heard it this way for years... It's so great to have the equipment to flesh something like this out... I'm in my 50's and when I was young, none of this was available to me lovin' your exellent stuff Check out my latest song called Dogwood

Bubowski	Bubowski said 2342 days ago (December 19th, 2006)
	An incredible work Very inspirational...on many levels. Thank you! Check out my latest song called Dasa Kodo

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2341 days ago (December 20th, 2006)
	thank you very much Graham... and Merry Christmas & your welcome Check out my latest song called Dogwood

Einarus

Einarus said 2335 days ago (December 27th, 2006)

Excellent
Very, very Gabriel-ish. Especially that beginning. My mind went straight to "Mercy Street" during that intro. Then the vocals really began I was back to Emanuel.
This just sounds excellent on almost every level!

There were 2 things I heard in this that stuck out out of that smooth piece of music; The crash cymbals and the brass.
The cymbals are a very minor nit - one or two of the sounds you used I thought sounded a bit too small/cheap compared to the grandeur of the synth background.
The brass, however, was a more noticable nit. But I might not be the best person to judge the synth brass, since I've had it in for them for quite some time now. It's a little pet peeve of mine.
But then again, this is just me :)

All in all, though, this truly is a great piece. And as I said before: Very Gabriel-ish.

Happy holidays!

-Einar S.

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Scott Carmichael

Scott Carmichael said 2333 days ago (December 28th, 2006)

Hi Einarus
and thanx much... as for the cymbals I can't hear them... i always know that if I can hear them, they are too loud, so I'm usually guessing in that frequency... and I'm not so bothered by the synth stuff because I'm thinking in terms of keyboard sounds and not real orchestras... although that would be so cool if I had the resourses to do this with real players... the keyboard horn sounds are remenicent of FLOYD stuff... that's OK with me

thanx for the listen my good man

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	said 2333 days ago (December 29th, 2006)
	Hey Scott Sorry it took me so long to get to this bro. Beautiful job on my second favorite hymn of all time. My absolute fave is BE THOU MY VISION. You do amazing work my friend. God bless!

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2326 days ago (January 5th, 2007)
	Hey Mike No appoligy ness... I've been up to my neck also.. I'm getting to old for this... I also have a very new version of be though my vision on my old hard drive... if I ever polish it up I'll shoot it over to you thanx my friend Check out my latest song called Dogwood

echoroom	echoroom said 2332 days ago (December 30th, 2006)
	Celestial Scott - this is so good, that on first listening it feels familiar, it's got such a classic feel to it. Production, performance, lyrics - wonderful. I'm completely stunned by how good this is. 10's across the board doesn't seem enough somehow. Wow. Steve Check out my latest song called Otnemem/Heal

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2326 days ago (January 5th, 2007)
	Hey Steve I have performed this live with several singers and software running the instruments... It was one of my fav's to perform, because of audience reaction... performing live is so much work though, I prefer working in the software and placing it here... I was impressed with your stuff.. I'll be back around thanx; Scott Check out my latest song called Dogwood

Sunbeam	Sunbeam said 2323 days ago (January 8th, 2007)
	hej vadbra bilden och so Check out my latest song called Inne pa perrongen

guitapick	guitapick said 2309 days ago (January 21st, 2007)
	This is beautiful Thanks so much. A nice way for me to be introduced to your sound. I'll be checking out more, I'm sure. Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

tltate	tltate said 2267 days ago (March 5th, 2007)
	Beautiful Man this is an exciting piece. What a great job! I enjoyed it a lot. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Love Like This

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2267 days ago (March 5th, 2007)
	thank you Tim Let us know how the transition from the navy goes?? the people coming out of the service just land on their feet... and doors will open thanx Check out my latest song called Dogwood

thatcomposerguy	thatcomposerguy said 2062 days ago (September 26th, 2007)
	wow Well, all I really have to say is what has already been said...and I'm almost a year behind. Just wanted to tell you I really love this piece. Impressive vocal work. Thanks for sharing. -thatcomposerguy- Check out my latest song called Dance of Memories

	said 2052 days ago (October 6th, 2007)
	Master ! Mr. Scott, this is a huge classical work, the music cry out, the vocal is superb, one of the bests i've ever heard not just in MJ, in my LIFE !!! Thanks for sharing such a gem, MASTER WORK ! Master Piece, Master Artist ! Take Care ============== Yeman Auf Al-Rawi

saymme	saymme said 1891 days ago (March 14th, 2008)
	... ( : ...am I Happy to hear this again!!!! Beautiful singing & Music!(!)!! Faved tx! didn't You have more songs here before..? I know You have alot of Great Ones... : ) God Bless lena

Char	Char said 1479 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	I agree that a song such of this does not need to be put aside and brought out for only one season. What you wrote in the description and how you made this into something special moved me. Such an impact, Such a profound gift: What you are singing about and you, yourself. Thanks. Check out my latest song called The Sea

davajonah	davajonah said 1256 days ago (December 10th, 2009)
	Awesome stuff Reminds me some of The Afro Celt Soundsystem. Excellent. Check out my latest song called Nocturne op. 55 Andante

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Name: Scott Carmichael
Location: usa

I've been a songwriter for a long time now... I write and produce music in my studio... I was on the road for a decade some years ago... but I found that I could enjoy music again if I kept it personal... I was a drummer very early on, and when I got... [see more]

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