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This song has actually been in the works for almost 9 months. The original idea came from an alt-rock song called "Emerald" from my old band LoveSeat Daredevil. My original intent was to do an electronica version of the tune, but as often happens, the thing morphed into its own original creation. The only thing left from the beginning template is the arpeggiated synth part in the verse, (used to be a electric guitar riff). If you are interested, you can listen to this songs influence at the following link:
As the song developed, I thought a female vocal would fit nicely so I asked my wife if she wouldn't mind singing. She is self taught on piano and guitar and is currently learning the bass. She also came up with the vocal melody throughout the song. This is her first time ever singing on a recording and is my first time recording vocals. It was a slow but fun learning process for both of us. I hope to have her sing again on future tunes. The horn parts are me playing my tenor sax. The drums are 2 drum loops (verse / chorus) and have been heavily edited. There is also a lot of additional original drum programming throughout the song. Everything else is soft synth and effects. Mixed in Garageband an mastered in Audacity.
The lyrics were written by myself, and are about a girl who is feeling a little lost and lonely in her long term relationship.
Hope you enjoy it. Any tips, advise or props on the vocals and recording them would be appreciated.
As the song developed, I thought a female vocal would fit nicely so I asked my wife if she wouldn't mind singing. She is self taught on piano and guitar and is currently learning the bass. She also came up with the vocal melody throughout the song. This is her first time ever singing on a recording and is my first time recording vocals. It was a slow but fun learning process for both of us. I hope to have her sing again on future tunes. The horn parts are me playing my tenor sax. The drums are 2 drum loops (verse / chorus) and have been heavily edited. There is also a lot of additional original drum programming throughout the song. Everything else is soft synth and effects. Mixed in Garageband an mastered in Audacity.
The lyrics were written by myself, and are about a girl who is feeling a little lost and lonely in her long term relationship.
Hope you enjoy it. Any tips, advise or props on the vocals and recording them would be appreciated.
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Lyrics
Looking back to the beginning
She thought he was everything
Love with a dose of lust
Kept them pushing on
Lucky guy
She's all that you wanted
Falling Stars Forgotten
Love is what she promised you
Count your lucky stars
Lying on the unmade bed
Staring at the ceiling
With the fan turning round
She thinks they're falling apart
Lucky guy
She's all that you wanted
Falling Stars Forgotten
Love is what she promised you
Count your lucky . . .
He's so busy, always moving
They need the moments to stay
memories to keep them going
The stars are flying away
(x2)
Lucky guy
She's all that you wanted
Falling Stars Forgotten
Love is what she promised you
Count your lucky stars
She thought he was everything
Love with a dose of lust
Kept them pushing on
Lucky guy
She's all that you wanted
Falling Stars Forgotten
Love is what she promised you
Count your lucky stars
Lying on the unmade bed
Staring at the ceiling
With the fan turning round
She thinks they're falling apart
Lucky guy
She's all that you wanted
Falling Stars Forgotten
Love is what she promised you
Count your lucky . . .
He's so busy, always moving
They need the moments to stay
memories to keep them going
The stars are flying away
(x2)
Lucky guy
She's all that you wanted
Falling Stars Forgotten
Love is what she promised you
Count your lucky stars
Feter
WOW ...this is powerful ..the horns blew me away ..never thought of a
an electric jive song ..this is so creative ..cool cool vocal work my friend.
huge work on the arrangement ..loved this ...thnx alot for sharin !!!!