Gettysburg Angels (working title)

LaLa_Divina

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I wrote this melody after reading the book The Killer Angels, in honor of the men who fought in the American Civil War. They edured so many terrible things with such great courage. I wanted my melody to reflect their bravery and their pain.

Dragonas played guitar, banjo, bass, sang back up vocals, and did all the techie stuff. Thank You Dragonas!

And thank you to Baby Sister for the artwork!

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Uploaded: Jun 16, 2008 - 10:04:46 PM
Last Updated: Jun 16, 2008 - 10:04:46 PM Last Played: Nov 14, 2009 - 10:17:31 PM

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Feter

Feter said 526 days ago (June 17th, 2008)

Gettysburg Angels
WOW ...what a piece of art ..incredible arrangment
the pickin guitar and the Ooh just magical ...
how tastey the singing I wish it carries words those
stronge as the singing and arrangments and pickin
how awesome how sweet ..thnx alot for sharin such
piece of art !!!!!

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LaLa_Divina	LaLa_Divina said 526 days ago (June 17th, 2008)
	Thank you Thank you so much! You know, just writing a melody is such a big deal for me. I don't think I have the courage yet to write with words. Check out my latest song called Regnava nel silenzio

	said 526 days ago (June 17th, 2008)
	Wonderful! Very nice piece, great vocal performance by both and nice melody from Dragonas. Lovely piece. Thanks for sharing! Take Care - Yeman A. Al-Rawi

LaLa_Divina	LaLa_Divina said 526 days ago (June 17th, 2008)
	Dragonas Thanks and yes Dragonas did really nice work on this song! Check out my latest song called Regnava nel silenzio

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 526 days ago (June 17th, 2008)
	Abstract vocals Good to see that you don't need words to express a point quite eloquently. Nice melody, well served by the simple arrangement. Check out my latest song called Desert Stars

LaLa_Divina	LaLa_Divina said 526 days ago (June 17th, 2008)
	Abstract Vocals I love singing music that treats the voice like an instrument. Of course I love traditional songs with words, but it is kind of a treat get away from lyrics and just make music. So maybe that is why my first song went in that direction. Anyway thank you for saying that I didn't need words. Check out my latest song called Regnava nel silenzio

drakonis

drakonis said 526 days ago (June 17th, 2008)

a bit of the timeless...
Very nice melody, simple, strong, and a bit of march-like quality to it. I like the sparse simplicity of it, and JD chose great instruments to back you up with, and played/sang perfectly for this.

So, what is playing in my mind now? I hear this melody continuing, but picking up more instruments along the way, and as it begins to reach a crescendo with snare drum and orchestra, it shifts key with a cymbal crash, then suddenly dies away to just you and he singing, fading off into the distance. That's where I hear this going :-) And I think this song is well worth building on, as is the sentiment/subject.

Very nice!

ttfn,
Drakonis

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LaLa_Divina

LaLa_Divina said 526 days ago (June 17th, 2008)

March-like
You know when I first wrote the melody I was going for a military march quality. But I totally thought it got lost with the soprano vocals. (You know we usually leave the military themes to the baritones. But of course I am going to write for my own voice.) I am so glad that you could still hear that idea. Your huge orchestral ideas sound exciting. And I am so flattered that you think my melody could go there. But I am not sure that I can do that yet.

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	said 526 days ago (June 17th, 2008)
	Gettysburg Angels Tina its just simply beautiful Very sweet melodoc sound. And nice work from Dragonis and baby sisters art work is cool too. Peace Dee.

LaLa_Divina	LaLa_Divina said 525 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
	Thank you I really appretiate your comment. And I will pass your appretiation of the artwork along to Baby Sister. thanks Check out my latest song called Regnava nel silenzio

12parsecs	12parsecs said 526 days ago (June 17th, 2008)
	angelic very nice singing. nice banjo backing. really enjoyed this one! Check out my latest song called Through

LaLa_Divina	LaLa_Divina said 525 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
	Thanks and welcome I also enjoyed your song. I have only been on macjams for 2 weeks and I am already totally addicted. Check out my latest song called Regnava nel silenzio

Dragonas

Dragonas said 526 days ago (June 17th, 2008)

Tina's voice...
is a gift.
This is her original melody and luckily she was nice enough to let add a little bit of bass, guitar, and banjo to it.
The most amazing thing to me was how quick the arrangement came together.
This piece was done in an afternoon.
Imagine the possibilities of a Big production!
Like Drakonis said, it could definitely be orchestrated...

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drakonis	drakonis said 526 days ago (June 17th, 2008)
	hehehe... "Like Drakonis said, it could definitely be orchestrated..." And guess who I'm thinking is the best guy to take this on? Yup... you! :-) You did so well with "The Truth", and your recent symphonic eastward marches, I bet you could make this into another powerhouse, like those are. ttfn, Drakonis Check out my latest song called Lullaby for the Inner Child

LaLa_Divina

LaLa_Divina said 525 days ago (June 18th, 2008)

LOL
You guys are cracking me up, and totally making my day. Dragonas you can turn my melody into a symphonic master piece as long as you let me sing it for the professional debut. Drakonis can we use your suggestions for the form? Seriously though I think we are going to need a few more melodic ideas I mean the tune only has five measures, two of which are repeats.

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drakonis	drakonis said 525 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
	please feel free... I'd be honored to have you take my ideas and run with them! Yes, a B-section would be good... I mean, Ravel already did the Bolero :-) ttfn, Drakonis Check out my latest song called Lullaby for the Inner Child

magnatone	magnatone said 525 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
	Gettysburg ditto everything drak said. Big orchestra build - it's calling for it! GORGEOUS vocals, wonderful backing with instrumentation and vocals by dragonas. GREAT work you two - can't wait to hear the second installment. Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

LaLa_Divina	LaLa_Divina said 524 days ago (June 19th, 2008)
	Thank you so much Thank you, I am so flattered by your comment and use of capital letters! We are planning to do more together, and maybe more with this song eventually. Check out my latest song called Regnava nel silenzio

kassia

kassia said 524 days ago (June 18th, 2008)

Angels
You two work very well together and your voices compliment each other perfectly. This is a beautiful melody and I think Dragonas' treatment and choice of instrumentation is perfect. It COULD be taken into much more epic places, but I don't think it needs to be. A soft memorial, like the sweetly whispering breeze blowing over the fields. Very very nice. Thank you for sharing this with us.

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LaLa_Divina

LaLa_Divina said 524 days ago (June 19th, 2008)

Complimenting Voices
I was so excited to discover how well our voices matched. We actually recorded it performance style, the two voices and the guitar all at once and in one take. So we were able to breathe together and really match our vocal colors. Thank you for your lovely comment. It is great to hear that people imagine more possiblities with this, but it makes me very happy to know that you think it is enough as it is.

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aclarke	aclarke said 523 days ago (June 20th, 2008)
	Pretty much perfect While I suppose this would be terrific as a bigger, more symphonic production I personally wouldn't change a thing. As it stands this is a very expressive song with the vocal and instrumentation providing a very (18)60's feel. It's beautiful, simple and poignant. No, Tina... I wouldn't change a thing. ~Adam Check out my latest song called Ballad of The Little Tiki

Dragonas	Dragonas said 515 days ago (June 27th, 2008)
	I just saw your comment... I just saw your comment and it means a lot. Thanks. Check out my latest song called LSD

LaLa_Divina	LaLa_Divina said 501 days ago (July 11th, 2008)
	(18)60's Thank you, your comment means so much! And I like that you noticed the (18)60's feel! Check out my latest song called Regnava nel silenzio

guygrooves	guygrooves said 509 days ago (July 3rd, 2008)
	Welcome to MJ This is a beautiful melody and arrangement. Two vocals with perfect pitch are always worth a favorite. Great job both of you. Check out my latest song called Last Day Here

LaLa_Divina	LaLa_Divina said 501 days ago (July 11th, 2008)
	Thank you I really appretiate your comment! I also think Dragonas did a great job with the arranging my little melody -- maybe next time we will have to bring his vocals up in the mix. . . Check out my latest song called Regnava nel silenzio

	said 505 days ago (July 8th, 2008)
	Angels sing of men sullied by war I'd love to see lyrics evolve out of this. Beautiful.

LaLa_Divina	LaLa_Divina said 501 days ago (July 11th, 2008)
	Wow Thank you. I am really intimidated about writing lyrics. Maybe someday? Check out my latest song called Regnava nel silenzio

egobandit	egobandit said 489 days ago (July 24th, 2008)
	wow Im glad I stumbled across you page! Your voice is definitely a great instrument! Check out my latest song called when its love

LaLa_Divina	LaLa_Divina said 488 days ago (July 24th, 2008)
	Thanks I am glad you found my page, because that is how I found your page. Very nice stuff. Thank you for your comment, it means a lot to me. I am planning on doing a colab or 2 in the next couple of weeks, so hopefully I will have some new stuff up soonish (Probably on Dragonas' page). Check out my latest song called Regnava nel silenzio

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