Letter of a Heart (by Feter)

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I did another version of this one a few weeks ago, as I decided to go with this version for the challenge. Think Feter as performed by the Velvet Underground. I really like the way this one turned out, it sounds like the back room at Max's Kansas City at 2 in the morning, circa 1969.

I really loved this song when I heard it and am very happy to have been able to add my two cents to it.
here is the link to Feters original, which is a beautiful folk song:
http://www.macjams.com/song/36307

here is a link to my other noisey shoegaze version:
http://www.macjams.com/song/45091

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Song Stats

Hits: 1643
Comments: 36
Fans: 39
Plays: 162
Downloads: 61
Votes: 6
Uploaded: Sep 01, 2008 - 01:39:57 PM
Last Updated: Sep 01, 2008 - 01:39:57 PM Last Played: Nov 17, 2009 - 06:29:39 PM

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Keywords:

I wish I had written this song (1), good one Feter (1)

Hardware:

intel mini mac, m-audio 49e keyboard for the drums, ibanez bass, fender telecaster gtr, MXL USB mic

Software:

GB4

Comments

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 450 days ago (September 1st, 2008)
	wow what diversity that you went with this song. this and the rockin version are great. I'm digging the laid back Lennon vibe on this one. thanks for putting this event together, Michael. Check out my latest song called November

Feter	Feter said 450 days ago (September 1st, 2008)
	Letter of a Heart I m touched and honored ...never ever dreamed to this can happened to one of my songs ..! thank you ! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

	said 450 days ago (September 1st, 2008)
	Great version Wonderful stuff

guitapick	guitapick said 450 days ago (September 1st, 2008)
	Well... ...you've got a fan, here. And my daughter just passed by and asked me to pass on her compliments, too... Sweet tune...very nicely interpreted by you... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Diviner	Diviner said 450 days ago (September 1st, 2008)
	Very good Very impressed it sounds so good. Well done. Check out my latest song called Space Program (Space Race 2009)

Char	Char said 450 days ago (September 1st, 2008)
	Covering is the sincerest form of respect. Sometimes, I get the timing right. Glad I caught it. It will be cherished. Thank you, both of you. :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

Roxylee	Roxylee said 450 days ago (September 1st, 2008)
	This is cool Hearing someone else do a Feter song. You did it justice, too. Really sweet rendition. Check out my latest song called Sweet Grace

davisamerica	davisamerica said 450 days ago (September 1st, 2008)
	man michael great choice .... wonderful rendition ... man u just never quit making me smile .... excellent! Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

Jim Bouchard	Jim Bouchard said 450 days ago (September 1st, 2008)
	magnificent A more obvious comparison would be Yo Lo Tengo, with the vocals sounding much Ira Kaplan and drumming soft and complex like Georgia Hubley, but YLT have much in common with VU. And in the end it sounds like MM. Really superb and you've claimed it as your own. I much prefer this version to the shoegaze version. Great! Check out my latest song called Weather or Not w/awigze

rsorensen	rsorensen said 449 days ago (September 1st, 2008)
	letter great job. I'm all about your other version but this is just as good in it's own way. really like that tele. this has a really nice hazy lazy feel about it. great vocals. and hey feter - awesome song! Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

guygrooves	guygrooves said 449 days ago (September 1st, 2008)
	Fabulous!! Kind of a Velvet Underground meets Blue Rodeo vibe to it. This is a great cover M2. Great song Feter I like your version of it too. Check out my latest song called Last Day Here

sloparts	sloparts said 449 days ago (September 1st, 2008)
	To Feter with Love This is the purest compliment you could pay to our dear friend Feter. And to do so in such a wonderful way ans this is all the more. Michael this is beautiful. You played and sang the song in the true spirit in which it was written. Kudos to you my friend. Be well and be cool, Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

sloparts	sloparts said 449 days ago (September 1st, 2008)
	To Feter with Love This is the purest compliment you could pay to our dear friend Feter. And to do so in such a wonderful way and this is all the more. Michael this is beautiful. You played and sang the song in the true spirit in which it was written. Kudos to you my friend. Be well and be cool, Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

dajama	dajama said 449 days ago (September 1st, 2008)
	Very nice Smooth and elegant take on Feter's song. Your vocal on this is perfectly done - a nice laidback approach, and a lovely approach to the track. Love the percussion, and the guitar work is sweet. Very nicely done. Peace. Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)

egobandit	egobandit said 449 days ago (September 1st, 2008)
	oh yeah Im a big Velvet underground fan and this has a nice slow take the edge off my stress feel. Feters version is also a very good song This is a big compliment to him! enjoyed ! Check out my latest song called when its love

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 449 days ago (September 1st, 2008)
	A great cover of a good song by a great man, a great MJer... Mr. Feter! Micheal... you did this up extremely well! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

jiguma

jiguma said 449 days ago (September 2nd, 2008)

Good one Michael!
After listening to two covers of your songs, I half expected this to be a cover of your own song. Little did I realise that it would be a cover of a cover you did already of Feter's song ;)

This is a very late at night, "just one more glass of red wine before I go" kind of version, and I really like it.

Neil

Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

cjdaley	cjdaley said 449 days ago (September 2nd, 2008)
	compliments to you both. I like the light touch you have with the drums. they don't sound midi at all to me (a typical feter remark!). Check out my latest song called shortbus spaceship (feat. the Flying Monggz from the Ninth Planet) by the Monggz

yrp	yrp said 449 days ago (September 2nd, 2008)
	Impressive clean guitar work. I preffer this one than the shoegaze version. Your midi drum work is awesome too and the vocals, as always, are perfect. Of course feter is glad with this tribute. I am looking foward for the heavy metal version. Check out my latest song called Light (with onesweetworld)

HenriROGERsoloandbands	HenriROGERsoloandbands said 449 days ago (September 2nd, 2008)
	Softly Peacefull song , very well sung. Check out my latest song called HyperKineziK 1/1

dirigent	dirigent said 449 days ago (September 2nd, 2008)
	Letter of a Heart Wonderful atmosphere with a relaxed laid-back feeling. Excellently performed song, a beautiful tune!! Bravo!! Check out my latest song called Autumn

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 449 days ago (September 2nd, 2008)
	Love it You can just make any song sound any style, any period you want. I like the Velvety feel you've given this. Fascinating. Feter, your original is also a great song. Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

timothy devine	timothy devine said 448 days ago (September 2nd, 2008)
	thanks m great sounding geetars on this one i must check out more of the challenge Check out my latest song called Mankind Needs a Change/WoodstockII

saymme	saymme said 448 days ago (September 3rd, 2008)
	( : This is a beautiful cover!!! You do this song wonderfully Michael , I'm sure Feter must be thrilled by this ! KUDOS!!!!

Outtaorbit	Outtaorbit said 448 days ago (September 3rd, 2008)
	you hit this on the nose... excellent Check out my latest song called Sea Shell Blues and Alannah

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 448 days ago (September 3rd, 2008)
	wow I don't want to even think how long those drums took you - but they're worth every hour it took. This is a agonizing and brilliant version of Feter's touching original. Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

Rebsie	Rebsie said 447 days ago (September 4th, 2008)
	Sweet I love your voice Michael. A lovely tribute to a sincere and heartfelt song. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

saymme	saymme said 447 days ago (September 4th, 2008)
	. back for dl - so wonderful to hear this beautiful heartful song again Amazing job You did here Michael Honoured to hear it ! tx

racerat	racerat said 446 days ago (September 5th, 2008)
	VU Very Velvets, you hit the nail on the head. I'm nodding out,....in a good way.....;-) P Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

sonnyjim	sonnyjim said 445 days ago (September 6th, 2008)
	mmmmmm Great vibe, great performances......... those BV's are perfect! Check out my latest song called LIOLI 9 (Interlude)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 444 days ago (September 7th, 2008)
	Well worked song... ..and excellent vocals that capture the mood perfectly. What a duo! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Ed Hannifin	Ed Hannifin said 442 days ago (September 8th, 2008)
	Over the bridge we go... Yeah, if you hadn't said it, (and everyone else who said it after you), I would've said it... lots of Velvets '69 or Loaded...and maybe better recorded... And a bit of Cowboy Junkies a la Trinity Sessions... A very sweet and touching gift for Feter... Ed Check out my latest song called Next Time Around (w/jiguma)

Heightened	Heightened said 336 days ago (December 24th, 2008)
	Fantastic collab guys. Nice and slow too. Check out my latest song called A Journey Through Starburst Galaxy M82

Cover_to_Cover	Cover_to_Cover said 195 days ago (May 14th, 2009)
	Deep rendition! Great feel. I love this style!

five_extra_arms

five_extra_arms said 188 days ago (May 21st, 2009)

Rewriting The Letter
Wow Michael,

I totally forgot that this was a Feter cover. It pops up on my shuffle in the studio all the time and I think it's one of your finest works. Man, a double scoop of Feter and Michael - no wonder I love this song so much!

Thanks Cover_to_Cover for bringing this back to my attention. This will be a great project for a great artist, by great artists!!

Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

bud	bud said 183 days ago (May 26th, 2009)
	How'd I miss this before Oh well - I'm here now and digging the slow groove and velvets tones. Check out my latest song called try not to think

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Name: michael2

I'm a guy who never wanted to do anything but play music. I grew up with classic rock and prog rock before discovering punk and the new york dolls once I got to high school. As i got a little older (and less angry), I developed a love o... [see more]

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