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I asked Char, one of our newer members, to send me a vocal of her poem - The Awe Full Truth - and was thrilled when she did so. She is somewhat shy about her singing - but as you can hear - has a lovely singing voice. This was a rough vocal done on a built-in computer mic - but something about the tone is very appealing - and I didn't have to do much other than add some reverb. In accompaniment, I tried to build drones and slight contrapuntal rhythms around it - with a sad cello in the lower register. If you like it, please be sure to encourage Char and perhaps we'll get to hear more of her unique voice on MJ.
Lyrics:
Awe-ful Truth (Lyrics by Char)What can I say about this world
And all the hurting people in it?
At break neck speed we're often hurled
And can lose ourselves in a minute.
Oh yeah, and can lose ourselves in a minute.
To pass on by the needy ones
Requires our justification.
Inhumanity often stuns
Beyond all appreciation.
I think we are all scared to death.
So we withhold our understanding.
We are frightened with every breath,
That we' re the ones needing mending.
Don't you see and won't you believe,
Everyone is somehat broken,
(Has)Lost capacity to receive
And from dark dreams un-awoken.
What can I say about this world
And all the hurting people in it?
At break neck speed we're often hurled
And can lose ourselves in a minute.
Oh yeah, and can lose ourselves in a minute.
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Feter
this is so touchy ...WOW ..Char !!!! you Bad !!!
this is awesome spritual singing ...I love your
passionate vocal ...Luna man you are genuious to
create this sound bed for this great poem of Char !!
the cello just there and deep ...Thank you so
very much for sharin such gem !!!!!!
LunaTrick
You're the Guru on this sort of stuff.
Char
You are always most generous with praise and support.
sonic_magpie
Do more singing please
Nice work Luna and Char
LunaTrick
Hopefully she will now!
Char
I appreciate your encouragement. It is a lovely piece of music.
dirigent
Truly a passionate performance. Wonderful vibe, sensitive and intense. Fantastic, bravo!
LunaTrick
In which you are an expert.
Thanks from both of us!
Char
Meisten großzügig von Ihnen.:)
Skean
I new you are good at writing poem but wow what a sweet voice more please... And nice work by u Luna.. Kudos
LunaTrick
Perhaps you can get Char to sing on one of your audio concoctions!
Char
Du är väldigt söt. Hur nådig du är.
lavalamp
Although not, this has a Native American vibe to it. Luna, this is very creative of you.
Excellently written po-em, Char
Dave
LunaTrick
Hadn't made the native American connection - but now that you say...
Char
Yes, I can hear the mournfulness. I will try to do better in order to be worthy of such a gentle but powerful musical treatment.
magnatone
wow you guys - wonderful collab here. Char - it's so GREAT to hear your voice!!! This has a cool chant-y quality - daniel you're just a genius in the way you've put this together to bring the most out of Char's words/voice. Keep it up you two!
LunaTrick
..and for not pointing out that it's not metronomically perfect!!!
Char
Luna deserves the praise. I can hardly believe that he went to all this trouble. Thanks.
Dj French Toast
I wish you had kept the ambiance sound of the vocal throughout ..this can be done by looping a small section of "dead air " so the vocal doesent disrupt the song every time that char takes a break or when you chopped it up . I really like her voice and I love the instruments you used ...cool song !
LunaTrick
... thought I could get away with it... perhaps not.
I was looking for a clean drone between verses!
Char
I'm glad you two know what you're talking about. Thank you.
Char
OMG, Luna, I just thought I was giving you something to play with. I wasn't singing well and I did only the one take. Your playing is moving, especially emotional. I am crying because of gratitude at hearing music from my words and melody more so than from embarassment. I could have sung a bit better but that was an honest first choice of a melody. You did me a great kindness. I never thought anyone would hear me. Heartfelt thanks.
LunaTrick
Your vocal had a lot of good qualities - and it was fun to work with. I just hope this encourages you to do more. You have a lot of supporters on MJ - Jack and Alannah for starters - and plenty of people will be after your sultry vocals after hearing this. No need to thank me - just keep singing...
stevel
Char has a great voice...look forward to hearing more of it in the future. The backing music is really well realised too
Cheers
Steve
stevel
..the vocals actually remind me of Beth Gibbons from Portishead. Lovely stuff
Steve
LunaTrick
Exactly what I was trying to say in the intro - only I couldn't think of exactly who it reminded me of.
Actually, Char would make a great Trip-hopper - as she has that Portishead/Massive Attack quality in her voice - sultry but with a slight touch of Billie Holiday. Hopefully, we'll hear more....
Char
I appreciate the comparison. That is so nice. I love the music that Luna created and the feeling behind it.
yrp
Congratulations, both of you!
What a great voice Char has!
And Luna Trick did a very intelligent arranging
around her voice.This is just great.
LunaTrick
We appreciate your support and encouragement!
Char
Os meus agradecimentos, bem como
Você é muito amável.
jiguma
I think you (and Luna) have just proved something to yourself - you have a voice and you can sing As Steve said, a little bit Portishead.
Char, one of the things I discovered here at MJ when I first started was that you don't have to have a perfect voice to be able to sing. In fact, having a "regular" good voice can be less helpful in developing a style than having a voice that is different.
This track sounds to me like your singing is a little reticent, but I'm sure that as you do more of this, you'll find that you gain confidence and skill. One of the brilliant things about MJ is that there are often people like Luna who are more than happy to encourage and help out with musical stuff.
Welcome to MJ - this time as a performer.
Great to hear this.
Neil
LunaTrick
Couldn't put it any better....
Char
I thought the track I sent was just to get an idea of the melody. I didn't think it would be used. but, there it is, now. You are very sweet to encourage me to do more. Thank you.
bug67
I'm so glad Char found a way to join in our fun! She has a lovely voice! I got kind of a cross between Anne Lennox and Stevie Nicks. Very nice guys.
Char
That was so very flattering: Annie Lennox and Stevie Nicks... Oh my. I love both of them. :)
ic42
the music carries lyrics, as a river toward a waterfall of truth. the words are a painful revealed honesty. the singing is beautiful. it is perfect for the words. pretty, hollow sadness. the music is perfect as well. appropriate drone and sometimes dissonance. it creates tension and strong fixation on the word and song. i can lose myself in this in a minute. it is a joy to hear the voice of char. thank you lunatrick for the creation of this. 0x0
Char
no end to your depth which is measured but not quantified, approached but never revealed. I am happy that you enjoyed the beautiful emotion that Luna Trick put into this music.
Thank you from both of us.
caroline
fabulous voice, great production - well done both of you - i look forward to hearing more of char xoox
Char
Quite a surprise "coming out" party for me. So happy you came to have a listen. Luna Trick is a wonderful talent. Thank you.
Peter Bauckham
Char's voice is great - and the lo-fi of the vocal recording seems to add something - very haunting. The production is excellent - loved it!
Peter
Char
Luna picked the poem. He wove his classy strings around it.
Thank you for your kindness.
Moviz
the production on this and the haunting way you sing this with that great voice. The lyrics/poem by Char are very moving and with a lot of truth in them, love the blues feel you gave this with the way you sang, very atmospheric, regards M
Char
I appreciate your having a listen. I just sang the words one time and I sent it off to Luna who worked a miracle. I'm glad you don't think it a poor application of his great talent.
Thank you.
Outtaorbit
Witchy woman nicely done ...... damn
Char
Witchy, huh? LOL!
davisamerica
Daniel you win .... this Lady rocks and you got it ... dang it ... You are first!! : - ]
Char
Luna is just sneakier, in a good way. That piece of music just had to come out. I was lucky enough to be in its path.
drakonis
Char's lyrics are open and blunt in some ways, but thought-provoking in others, and overall, important. Also, it is super to hear her sing, yay! OK, I got a sneak peek at her earlier singing and poked at her to post, but Daniel pulled it off, great work you two! And Daniel, your music does indeed create just the right kind of bed to hold but not drown out her singing. Yes, the "melody" is a little repetitive, but in some ways that works to its advantage. I found myself listening quite intently to this sparse work... nicely done!
ttfn,
Drakonis
Char
Wink. You knew that I'd join in your fun one of these days.
I'm not going to hurry about. I still don't have proper equipment. It was nice to have a poem heard by so many people.
Luna Trick creates beautiful music. I am in awe.
Char
Poor Luna "had his work cut out for him" in "making a silk purse out of sow's ear". I'm guessing Luna enjoys challenges. I didn't even think this was a song.
He did so much more than I could have imagined. I am grateful.
Thank you for your poking. :)
Alannah
.. I just got home and was pleasantly surprised to find this little gem waiting for me ... WOW you guys worked fast .... Char you sound fabulous ... Luna you definitely wove some great sounds around Chars Vocal ... Kudos to both of you ... and I too like the rest can't wait to hear more more more ......
Char
I should have known. You two don't sit on your hands. Sorry about the deal. Blame the sneaky Cellist. I should wait until I have better equipment. I'm hopeful that I get some good advice. Like, "don't quit your day job." LOL! Love you!
Mystified
....what Neil (jiguma) said, so SING, SING, SING! :)
Glad to hear your spreading your wings to fly....
Nice collab, you two!!
Char
You are very kind. I can see how doing this is fun. With wonderful voices like you, there will always be beautiful music.
MissChaos
Haunting and minimal. Love the stereo effects. Tiny nit pick: it seems to end too fast. A gripping piece like this deserves a bit longer fade-out because I just wanted to savor that cello a bit longer. I love this. Fab work, both of you!
Char
More of Daniel's music is a good idea. Thank you for listening. :)
EEFliess
see Char? you CAN do it.
this is very ethereal as well as haunting...reminds me of Siouxsie Sioux and the Banshees take on the Beatles' "Dear Prudence"
Char
Yikes! I've had the coming out party. I have no idea who Siouxsie Sioux is. I hope I can find that out. Argh! I didn't stand because I was just working a melody, or so, I thought.
Until I get something better to record with, I should probably lay off. Thanks for coming to listen. Luna's music is worth it. :)
Wow...What a lovely collab! Dark...yet hopeful.
This is magic!
Excellent mix!
More please!
Be well!
PS: I almost used that same photograph for my newbie "Orphans..." (Whew! Close call!)
Char
Bet you were surprised. Well, I think what Luna Trick did was wonderful. And he did this so you would hear me. Hard to believe. Same photo, huh? Well it is a heart-rending photograph which speaks for all the hurting people. A good choice that captures attention and a good reminder. Thank you Micheal. :)
egobandit
very compelling your voice. Interesting lyrics and a great collab enjoyed!
Char
for taking the time to listen. I didn't know that this would be my first time singing here. Sometimes, we're thrust into things before we're ready. Luna trick's music wraps a vocal in a rich blanket, ...lucky me.
duhdewd
Wow! Char this is some great writing. And this is a wonderfully ambient soundbed for it. Great job Daniel, I really enjoy what you do.
Char
I will try to write better "songs." But, I doubt I'll ever have better music. Thanks for dropping by. :)
dajama
Char, your voice sounds amazing on this - really heartfelt and soulful. I honestly think the nature of the recording through the pinhole mic gives this extra power. Wonderfully done. And LunaTrick, your instrumentation and arrangement on this is fantastic. I want more! Nicely done to you both. Kudos. Peace.
Char
So... I don't have to buy special equipment that I won't have a clue how to use? Yay! Luna Trick is an amazing talent. He did a very nice thing for me.
EEFliess
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_Qe8d95vCc
this is Siouxsie and the Banshees
Char
You're a doll!
Cameron
Provocative words sung in an appropriate minimalist style.
The accompaniment is artful with the juxtaposition of cello and kalimba. The panning on those instruments was good, perhaps a bit wide for the vocal in the middle sound-field, whose level seemed slightly low. It made the "outer" instruments more present.
The melody was repetitive but that's probably the ambient style. I'd love to hear a bit more variety in your next songs; you have an excellent voice, clear as a bell. It's good to finally hear it!
Char
The repetitive melody was my fault. I haven't any idea what I'm doing. That's what I'll try to improve on. :)
I find no fault in what Luna Trick created. Thank you so much.
radiorebelde
Seriously! I love the fact that it's as heavy as it is but still has that kind of sultry jazz diva sound to it. It creates a really really cool dichotomy. I'm very impressed by the instrumentation as well as the great lyrical work! Brilliant stuff guys!
Char
Everyone has been very encouraging. I was worried that I'd disappoint. Until now, I didn't think anyone would care to hear me. This is nice to know. It is Luna Trick's music that I celebrate. Thank you.
spitlogic
I can digg this. Interesting melody to acompany the vocals. Lyrics here are very well written.
Char
Spitlogic, to stop in and leave such compliments. Our thanks.
shavingronaldscar
I love the little pauses, it adds to the progression so much. good synth work, stellar voice work, brilliant in the way it's put together. good job guys!
Char
Never would have thought that poem was a song. :)
lengold
inspired collaboration. A lovely poem that was given wings. Char's voice reminds me of some of the great silky voices of the forties (not that I was around then). Would sound great harmonising. Well done Luna for making it happen so well. Congratulations on a great song to you both.
Cheers
Len
Char
I was around in the 40's, very late 40's. Silky is a very nice compliment. Luna Trick is a multi instru "mentalist" who just "knows" how to craft music. How many fingers am I holding up, Luna? Yep. That's right. High Five!
composerclark
Wow, I'm impressed. Very moving. It has kind of an eerie quality, but filled with feeling, that's for sure.
Great work here by both of you!
Char
I'm so glad you stopped by. Thank you so much for commenting so graciously.
vegetal777
Cool minimal and ambient suspense song. Nice vocals and final mix. Very well done.
Char
So very much for dropping by. Appreciate your listening. Yes. Luna Trick did a wonderful job. Thank you.
HenriROGERsoloandbands
Bravo à vous deux / congrats to both of you .
Very nice mood .
Char
une écoute. Ma première fois chantant pour une "audience" plutôt qu'étant un.
Beau violoncelle, oui ?
michael2
this? char's voice sounds great, and your instrumentation is perfect. i like the sound of the built in mic. a little noisy but works great with the track. once she gets a halway decent mic, she will be burning the place down. you guys sound perfect together. is that a real cello?
Char
So nice that you came to listen. Yes, that is a real cello: Luna Trick is a real Cellist. Thanks.
TheReverendAG
This sort of felt like a drug induced trance or something. Very creepy. That's what makes it good though. Also, if you are ever feeling down on your singing voice, just remember you're still better at it than I am.
Char
Glad you thought to come by. Someone told me that a voice doesn't have to be perfect, but it should be unique. :)
sschedra
As I listened to Char's voice I hear it over a jazz/blues background. What a unique style to present the melodic voice over the dirg like background. It matches the subject of the poem very well. Char, if you want to sing or recite your poetry over musical themes, I would encourage you to post more. I have found some artists here who only do poetry (like Shirtless - Anthony Armstrong).
Thanks,
Stephen
Char
Once the words are sung, is it not then a song? I have poetry. I don't have a a good mic and no money to purchase one. So, I have to rely on friends to clean up the recording and add music. Otherwise, I would post the poems. Thank you for the encouragement. I appreciate your time. :)
TheReverendAG
You're freaking me out with all this depressing stuff, and I'm saying this as a sufferer of clincal depression. In other words, you're not helping.
Seriously, nice poem though. Plus you sing a lot better than I do.
Char
Please don't listen any more. And, I will try to brighten up. But, I'm not promising anything. Get some sleep. Pleasant dreams. Thanks for dropping in.
spitlogic
Great instrumentation and an amazing voice. Char I am pleasantly surprised to hear such a great set of vocals on this. Loved it.
Char
I am very happy that you liked this. Thanks so very much. :)
mowguy3
and some fine pipes as well Char. More please. The musical accompaniment as usual is tops. Nice job putting this togeather. A very nice listen, thank you both.
Be well, Russ
Char
Thank you for dropping in. It was a nice surprise, once I got used to hearing it. So glad you liked it. :)
musichead
having worked with Char. She has a ton of great ideas. I asked her one day if she had an idea for one of my songs..She lifted up a piece of paper with 4 different ideas.. Just incredible . And she sings great. Im proud to say we are working on a couple of songs together. But I have yet to think my vocals do it just. Maybe you should sing our songs.
Char
I like to write. That has always been easy. Everything you do is difficult. Aww, such a liar. Thanks for listening to the first thing ever posted that was luck in a bottle. Sweet of you to offer such compliments. So happy to try and assist in your music. Thanks, Steve. :)
Char
Daniel. I love your genius. Thanks, again for the invitation to this world of music and song. Thanks.
ramonaji
Luna! I'm in search of Char songs right now, and picked this one first cause it had you, too, my brilliant friend!
Oh I do love this so! WOW. A million wows. FANTASTIC!
Char
You weren't kidding about looking for me. I only sang the poem once kind of tentatively because I had no clue. i had never done that before. Next day, it was up, wrapped in "cello-fame." Lesson: don't send anything to Daniel that you wouldn't want to hear posted. He works fast. Thank you. :)