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Hits: 227
Comments: 27
Votes: 5
Plays: 48
Last Played: Sep 06, 2008 - 07:15:17 AM
Downloads: 0
Fans: 12
Uploaded: Jun 08, 2008 - 12:13:43 AM
Last Updated: Jun 08, 2008 - 12:13:43 AM
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Description:
This is another song from my "Total Submersion" collection.

Enjoy....

Lyrics:
RE-GIFTED


I say the word, the wind obeys
The autumn swirl, the length of days
I make a sign, I turn the rhyme
And lo, she comes again

Dancing and laughing we run with the tide
You gave your song to the Sea
I conjure darkness for lovers to hide
You gave your last breath to me

On my command, the shadows grow small
The summer swell, the nightingale call
I make a sign, I pantomime
And lo, I’m alone again

Dancing and laughing we run with the tide
You gave your song to the Sea



Hardware:
Yam Guitar, JBP Bass, Yairi Guitar, SM58

Software:
GB
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Nice Tune Luna .... &mdash 06/08/08 - 12:30:07 AM
I would have to say that I would have liked to hear the vocals a little more up front in the mix .. they came across slightly muddy to my ears ..... not that I am one to give mixing advice .. but I might turn down the volume on the ticky ticky drum beat (and slightly on some other instruments here and there) to give it space for the vox ... and then bring the vox up ....

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Thanks Alannah... &mdash 06/08/08 - 11:26:23 PM
I take your point on the mix - but what did you think of the song?
Your opinion is always welcomed.

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Hi Daniel..... &mdash 06/08/08 - 03:35:01 AM
I thought this was a great song but had mixing issues.

The voice was a bit 'back' in the mix as well as quiet.

There was a slight 'glitch' near the end, as two parts didn't seem to fit together.

The lyrics were very interesting and thought evoking.

Take care.

Paul

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All I can say.. &mdash 06/08/08 - 11:28:24 PM
is that I did this song a while back - and my vocal recording has got better since. I'm learning to put my voice more forward in the mix - and I'm now recording with better mics. Thanks for your imput!

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nice... &mdash 06/08/08 - 08:05:19 AM
This is a good song and I really enjoy hearing you sing. You did a great job here Daniel. Thanks for sharing it with us!

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Thanks Gail &mdash 06/08/08 - 11:29:43 PM
You are very kind - and good for my confidence. Cheers for that!

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Re-gifted &mdash 06/08/08 - 09:43:59 AM
Having no clues about how to mix properly, I have no two cents to add in to that discussion (sounds fine to me). Great to hear you singing - terrific song Daniel!

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Alright Karen... &mdash 06/08/08 - 11:31:40 PM
I take people's point - but it's all so subjective - many people like the mix fine. I did tend to be shy about vocals at this point though!

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Mixed fine for me &mdash 06/08/08 - 10:13:21 AM
I dig the bass & drums ,,,,The VOX plenty up front for the mix.

Right on! Daniel

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Right on Easy &mdash 06/08/08 - 11:33:00 PM
I'm a guitarist who works hard on my bass lines - so I appreciate the encouragement!

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Sounds great! &mdash 06/08/08 - 10:43:08 AM
I like it. Could use a some more keyboard chords in the background. I love the right side melody it goes perfect.

Thanks!

Ed

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In that case &mdash 06/08/08 - 11:34:13 PM
Check out my Swimmer & the Siren - which has just that! Cheers!

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Enjoyed this very much &mdash 06/08/08 - 12:31:42 PM
You have a really nice warm rich voice, and that comes through fine for me ... no complaints about the mix. And once again you display your ability to write thoughtful lyrics. A very enjoyable piece all round.

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Ahh Rebsie... &mdash 06/08/08 - 11:35:28 PM
If you have no complaints then I'm truly happy. Thanks for all your encouragements!

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Cool song &mdash 06/08/08 - 12:45:10 PM
I like song. Its very original. Vocals sound good. You say you are using an SM58? Is it a n SM58 condenser mic or just a garden variety SM58. Either way the vocals sound good and contrary to previous opinions I think they are "sitting" pretty well in the mix. I don't think the issue is volume, perhaps EQ (of instruments encroaching on vocals) might help to bring it out. Back to the song - I very much enjoyed it.

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Thoughtful comment... &mdash 06/08/08 - 11:37:08 PM
Just a regular 58 - but I'm graduating from those for vocals. Thanks for the encouragement - and I'll be checking your stuff out!

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nice &mdash 06/08/08 - 04:19:34 PM
vocals sound good to me, having used the SM58 a bunch for vocals, they do have that signature EQ thing peculiar to that mic (i could never figure out how to make it more crisp), but that doesn't bother me at all. it's a really nice song, guitar parts are great, love that beat, your voice sounds great; only wish it had gone on a bit longer. i kept picture it coming back in after the solo chord at the end, if just for a minute with a nice lazy solo. that said, the ending is good, i just kept picturing it as i listened (2x in a row). great job.

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Thanks Michael &mdash 06/08/08 - 11:39:27 PM
Very thoughtful and helpful comment. I have some new recordings coming that feature more intricate guitar work - and perhaps bolder vocals. So I hope you'll keep listening. I really like your work too!

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very &mdash 06/08/08 - 07:52:06 PM
original. Luv the funked, swirling rythymic groove. Your vocals just float over that...so nice

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Cool Karma &mdash 06/08/08 - 11:40:49 PM
Funkyswirlysmooth is my thing. Glad you like it. Look forward to checking out your stuff too!

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yo.. &mdash 06/09/08 - 12:39:24 AM
very cool.. magic music.... very nice



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Cheers Mike &mdash 06/12/08 - 08:49:44 PM
Glad you like it!

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whoa man &mdash 06/09/08 - 01:03:25 AM
this reminds me of something like Scattered Few meets Thomas Dolby....very cool....groovy and very very pro sounding....iSeriouslydig

peace....Ian

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Thanks Springer... &mdash 06/12/08 - 08:51:23 PM
Good to have your approval. Enjoying your music too!

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Sweet music &mdash 06/09/08 - 01:53:14 PM
Hey my friend love what you've doing :-) This is so wonderful in many ways... Nice sung as music fits so well.... Thanks for sharing

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Alright Kenta... &mdash 06/12/08 - 08:53:28 PM
I really like what you do too. Guess we'll both keep on doing it then!

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Super cool &mdash 06/16/08 - 01:46:50 AM
and original. This one actually makes me feel warm and fuzzy in side. Nice!

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