My Funny Valentine (w/Caroline)

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thanks to Caroline, I've had an opportunity to have a go at arranging one of my favourite all time toons...
...and many thanks to Caroline's bear for the artwork...

This song was written by Rogers & Hart

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Lyrics

My funny Valentine,
Sweet comic Valentine,
You make me smile with my heart.
Your looks are laughable, unphotographable
Yet, you're my favourite work of art
Is your figure less than Greek
Is your mouth a little weak,
When you open it to speak,
Are you smart?
But don't change your hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay little Valentine, stay...
Each day is Valentine's Day

Song Stats

Hits: 2407
Comments: 47
Fans: 8
Plays: 552
Downloads: 63
Votes: 16
Uploaded: Feb 13, 2006 - 05:24:20 PM
Last Updated: Aug 02, 2007 - 05:45:15 AM Last Played: Nov 20, 2009 - 10:36:23 PM

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Keywords:

caroline (60), valentine (12), bear (17), alfalpha (24), jazz (501), big band (16), standard (4)

Hardware:

iBook G4...

Software:

Caroline + GB2

Comments

	spinilie said 1382 days ago (February 13th, 2006)
	First Listen was a treat!!!! I just got here and this was the first song I listened to. I thought it was great!!!

The Composer

The Composer said 1382 days ago (February 14th, 2006)

Nice to hear you back here agian Alfalpha
Not a bad rendition of this jazz tune at all. Quite nicely orchestrated...
and the majority of the sounds sound quite real (I'm assuming they're
not live though since you're using GB). This would've been a lovely
track to have a live drummer playing on as theres some lovely things
you can do with brushes that keep everything quite subtle and sparse,
but fill up the space quite nicely... as the drums in this have far too
much space in them and the reverb just added to that. Thats pretty
much the only critisism really, at times it just became to spacious and
just a little empty. Great singing from Caroline of course and nice to
hear you back on the scene again Alfalpha.

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urbnite	urbnite said 1382 days ago (February 14th, 2006)
	caroline is software? as soon as i heard "my" i knew this was going to be perfect! caroline: your voice is perfect for this! wow! trumpet's very cool. the whole arrangement's great - love the bass. i'll be ya'll's funny valentine. or not so funny. Check out my latest song called Everything's Perfect

Cameron

Cameron said 1381 days ago (February 14th, 2006)

classic torch song a la Bear!
Very nice arrangement and vocal rendition of this classic, alfalpha!

Good combination and balance of strings, bass and the brass stabs, although I would like to hear the entire accompaniment a bit more prominently in the mix -- it sounds rather far away compared to the vox.

Caroline, your voice is really shining these days! It is showcased very well in this song. No-one has a voice exactly like you -- and I mean that in the most positive way! ; )

You two should team up for a torch song album like Joni Mitchell's -- this arrangement reminds me of "Both Sides Now".

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drakonis	drakonis said 1381 days ago (February 14th, 2006)
	Apropos! How fun! Besides the fact that I connect with the lyrics ("Each day is Valentine's Day")... Caroline, your singing was great, and Alfalpha's arrangement was wonderful and clear. I might have toned the violins down a tad, and brought the bass up a bit, but overall, sweet stuff! ttfn, Drakonis Check out my latest song called Lullaby for the Inner Child

caroline	caroline said 1381 days ago (February 14th, 2006)
	thank you SO much alf xoxox i so enjoyed doing this with you - bless you for asking - i love what you did with it and i SOOO look forward to doing it again - big love oxoxoxox Check out my latest song called clink that link mjrf

reevesman	reevesman said 1381 days ago (February 14th, 2006)
	Great arangements!! Wow. Really liked the horns and string arangements. It would be interesting to hear some more activity with the drums. Check out my latest song called Shine

	said 1381 days ago (February 14th, 2006)
	Great love it You have a powerful voice fit well to this loveli song I am moved. Thanks Caroline --10... Skean

Einarus	Einarus said 1381 days ago (February 14th, 2006)
	Lovely! Very nice orchestration - really smooth and warm, but I agree with The Composer about the drums. Caroline, you really sound great in this! Really! Great work, the both of you! Check out my latest song called Running Scared (w/ Ziti)

screamalexz	screamalexz said 1381 days ago (February 14th, 2006)
	style i like the vocal style, it fits the lyrics well. a nice piece. Check out my latest song called Die (Album Version)

alfalpha

alfalpha said 1381 days ago (February 15th, 2006)

many thanks...
....cheers people! and all advice has been taken on board.

It seems to me that the major issue is with the drums...(funny that, my
wife said the same thing prior to posting) LOL!!!! (I also thought some
more brush work was in order, however, I wanted to submit within 24
hours of Caroline sending her vocals over to me....ichat over night
from the UK to Australia-don't you LOVE technology?)

Well, if Caroline is happy, I'll will resubmit after spending some time on
a 'remix' of sorts...

Again, many thanks guys.....I'm really lucky that Caroline was happy to
collab on this one...

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caroline	caroline said 1381 days ago (February 15th, 2006)
	many thanks... go for it - like i said, you're the boss - happy?? i'm ecstatic!! --- If you want to make a song more hummy, add a few tiddely poms. Winnie the Pooh Check out my latest song called clink that link mjrf

Komrade K	Komrade K said 1379 days ago (February 16th, 2006)
	Snuggly Caroline - you may not know it but I took you to bed with me tonight! You to have brought this song to life for me. Excellent. KK Check out my latest song called Ye Mariners All

chakeres	chakeres said 1378 days ago (February 17th, 2006)
	alpha, caroline this is great Caroline your singing has never sounded better and alpha your arrangement is wonderful. Very jazzy and bluesy all at the sametime. Nice work, both of you.-JAC Check out my latest song called Steady

Peter Greenstone	Peter Greenstone said 1378 days ago (February 17th, 2006)
	Bond movie-like Oh, this is great. Wonderful performance and arrangement. You give this a very classy touch. You make it sound like a track from a James Bond film soundtrack. Very nice job all around, Caroline. Check out my latest song called From Nothing

SlimGirlFat	SlimGirlFat said 1378 days ago (February 18th, 2006)
	Truly Wonderful. I agree with Peter, this has a very James Bond feel about it. I love the way you sing this. I think you should sing more in this style, it suits your voice perfectly. The accompanying music is wonderful, simple and yet perfect! Excellent D/L Slimmie Check out my latest song called Not Enough

Epileptic Gibbon

Epileptic Gibbon said 1378 days ago (February 18th, 2006)

Caroline, you should do…
… the next James Bond theme with alfalpha. A lovely song and this
is a fine rendition. I particularly love that trumpet but that's my
brass past coming back to haunt me… I don't play any more but
sometimes wish I did. Thanks for posting, you two. How about
doing a version of 'Easter Bonnet' in a couple of months' time?

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caroline	caroline said 1378 days ago (February 18th, 2006)
	Caroline, you should do… hey alf - how about it??? songs for the seasons - title of the first album!!! xox thank you soo much for the suggestion eps xoxo --- If you want to make a song more hummy, add a few tiddely poms. Winnie the Pooh Check out my latest song called clink that link mjrf

alfalpha	alfalpha said 1376 days ago (February 20th, 2006)
	James Bond?....pffft.... These comparisons are a real compliment, I'm a major John Barry fan! However, guys, when I heard Caroline's rendition, I actually thought of Shirley Bassey!!! Cheers to All!!! AA Check out my latest song called Mania- w/DavisAmerica-The 'Sprout' Remix

jiguma	jiguma said 1376 days ago (February 20th, 2006)
	Class! Wow, this sounds like Marianne Faithful (maybe a bit higher). This is the best I've heard you sing Caro. Nice arrangement of a classic. Very classy. Neil Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

jiguma	jiguma said 1376 days ago (February 20th, 2006)
	Class! Wow, this sounds like Marianne Faithful (maybe a bit higher). This is the best I've heard you sing Caro. Nice arrangement of a classic. Very classy. Neil Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

david gwynne	david gwynne said 1374 days ago (February 21st, 2006)
	aww sounds lovely, classic song, classically sung, good job....and the bear looks happy as well ;-) Check out my latest song called drunken mime artist

Leon	Leon said 1359 days ago (March 8th, 2006)
	sultry side Hmmm...Was that really you, Caroline, or some lounge singer in a smoky pub? The smoky voice is sultry! nice understated arrangement...suits the mood quite well.. This is a revelation. Check out my latest song called The Nightingale (music and lyrics by Oceans)

springclock	springclock said 1359 days ago (March 9th, 2006)
	very cool this is nice and different to a lot of the stuff I normally hear here....great recording and very elegant arrangement....thanks for pimping this!!!! would love to hear more!!!! Check out my latest song called Magnetar

springclock	springclock said 1359 days ago (March 9th, 2006)
	very cool this is nice and different to a lot of the stuff I normally hear here....great recording and very elegant arrangement....thanks for pimping this!!!! would love to hear more!!!! Check out my latest song called Magnetar

	said 1358 days ago (March 10th, 2006)
	This is simply excellent I have downloaded and will enjoy many times. Thanks to two of my favourite macjammers!

	said 1357 days ago (March 10th, 2006)
	How did I Miss This? Excellent work - singing is wonderful and the arrangement strong but at the same time unobtrusive so the focus is on the vocals.

Myshkin	Myshkin said 1337 days ago (March 30th, 2006)
	Lovely This is great guys. Have you heard Elvis Costello doing this? My Dad's been trying to get me to learn this for years now. The chords are diabolical though. Very nice work. The instrumentantion matches Carloine's vocals perfectly. Well done. Check out my latest song called Iceland

SecaMode	SecaMode said 1043 days ago (January 18th, 2007)
	magical. i really like the string sections. you've orchestrated this so nicely. great work! Check out my latest song called Deux Cents

alfalpha	alfalpha said 1043 days ago (January 18th, 2007)
	this was.. ..my very first collaboration with Caroline! Cheers Sergio! Check out my latest song called Mania- w/DavisAmerica-The 'Sprout' Remix

riverwildcat	riverwildcat said 1022 days ago (February 8th, 2007)
	smoky, sultry oh my, i love your voice! soulful, full of feeling......

riverwildcat	riverwildcat said 1022 days ago (February 8th, 2007)
	P.S. forgot to mention arrangement, and the trumpet and orchestra are fabulous!

alfalpha	alfalpha said 1022 days ago (February 8th, 2007)
	...it's about ...that time of year again! Thank you for your kind comments & popping around for a visit! AA --- Variety is the spice of life...(we're only scratching the surface...) Check out my latest song called Mania- w/DavisAmerica-The 'Sprout' Remix

caroline	caroline said 1016 days ago (February 14th, 2007)
	awww alf.... how wonderful to remember looooove - even though i didn't get here until the next day by uk standards - big loves bp xoxo --- :tune i've got a brand new bright pink roller skate!! :tune Check out my latest song called clink that link mjrf

	said 653 days ago (February 12th, 2008)
	Great It has a great rhythm with feelings... i like the song.... Great.... Put it on as a favorite....

alfalpha	alfalpha said 653 days ago (February 13th, 2008)
	a new favourite? Thank You SO much Jakob for visiting this 'old' upload of mine-it was arranged in a short time after having met the wonderful Caroline....it was our first collab.... Cheers, Alf Check out my latest song called Mania- w/DavisAmerica-The 'Sprout' Remix

alfalpha	alfalpha said 650 days ago (February 15th, 2008)
	Many Thanks... Jakob! I thought it might be nice to 'ust off' this old collab w/Caroline, given the time of year... Many Thanks for the visit & kind comment! Cheers! Alf Check out my latest song called Mania- w/DavisAmerica-The 'Sprout' Remix

HipHopMoses	HipHopMoses said 653 days ago (February 12th, 2008)
	Would you be... My Valentine :D nice rendition of an oldie but goodie. Moses Check out my latest song called Thank you

caroline	caroline said 651 days ago (February 14th, 2008)
	love is in the air... thank you for dropping by mr moses - yes!!! Check out my latest song called clink that link mjrf

alfalpha	alfalpha said 650 days ago (February 15th, 2008)
	Cheers! Moses- I appreciate your comments & the visit! Happy Valentine's Day! Cheers! Alf Check out my latest song called Mania- w/DavisAmerica-The 'Sprout' Remix

caroline	caroline said 651 days ago (February 14th, 2008)
	alf - every year i love you more!! thank you for the gift this morning - i know this day is over where you are but lets do it again next year! big loves bp xoxoxoxox Check out my latest song called clink that link mjrf

alfalpha	alfalpha said 650 days ago (February 15th, 2008)
	and every year... Caroline....I love you more also- like fine wine! Yep, here's to another great year- with more music making! XXX BP Check out my latest song called Mania- w/DavisAmerica-The 'Sprout' Remix

Feter	Feter said 651 days ago (February 14th, 2008)
	My Funny Valentine ahh ...what a charmin singing ...Caro you so awesome the passioante singing is just wonderfull for such sweet valentine ..great sound bed ,thank you ! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

alfalpha	alfalpha said 650 days ago (February 15th, 2008)
	How lovely ... ...to see you drop by Feter! I haven't had too much time to be on this site- let alone comment on all my favourite MacJammers, so I thought I'd 'revive' this old ditty, just to keep up appearances! ;) Many thanks my friend! Cheers, Alf Check out my latest song called Mania- w/DavisAmerica-The 'Sprout' Remix

	said 623 days ago (March 13th, 2008)
	Awe it was just lovely. Hi Caroline I really do love your lovely voice and the song is great what a great job you both did too. Well done you guys. Did you know that Jacob Lightman dedicated a valentines song for me just gone too. it was really sweet of him and he sang it really well. I felt very flattered. lol Peace Dee x

davisamerica	davisamerica said 601 days ago (April 4th, 2008)
	hello alf and caroline just cruising some past tracks here and caught this one ... smiling me ... thanks for the early morning smiles u guys! Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

richardhowardjones	richardhowardjones said 540 days ago (June 5th, 2008)
	Ta A voice that grows on you and arrangement that flows in you. Loved it all but for the drums. Another like this, please. Check out my latest song called STANDIN' IN THE RAIN

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I began piano lessons at the age of 7 & brass at 12. Studied music through school, then continued with music studies at university. I have played semi-professionally on-and-off over the last 2 decades in various bands/groups in many genres. Having... [see more]

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