Frugaard
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"Make Believe". Duet with Oda Alise Rykken.
This is one of the first songs I wrote. I decided some months ago to record it as a duet with a female singer. The language actually was very challenging, she willingly admitted, but I think it came out ok. I hope you like this one. Feedback in all forms are much appreciated https://soundcloud.com/rufrag/make-believe
Best regards Øyvind
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Re: "Make Believe". Duett with Oda Alise Rykken.
2016/08/28 14:56:41
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Very nicely done. Like the composition altogether, very classic ballad feeling.
If I would suggest anything, it would be to adjust the woman's vocal eq or levels more to match the man's voice, which sits perfectly in the mix.
Overall very solid.
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Re: "Make Believe". Duett with Oda Alise Rykken.
2016/08/28 15:03:20
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cwestmont
Very nicely done. Like the composition altogether, very classic ballad feeling.
If I would suggest anything, it would be to adjust the woman's vocal eq or levels more to match the man's voice, which sits perfectly in the mix.
Overall very solid.
Thank you very much! Yes, I really have to admit that I had a hard time mixing this one, probably because mixing female vocals is very new to me. Thank you for the tip, and the kind words :D
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Re: "Make Believe". Duett with Oda Alise Rykken.
2016/08/28 16:06:42
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Wow....Big , Thick and tasty all around....nice mix and song. Enjoyed it ....especially the guitar.....rig /setup ? plugin ? ...or live ? ;o) thx for share!  ps.....Vocals come thru strong on my cans(phones)....I hear all very clear and clean....I look forward to a listen in the car...always a good reference for sound/mix ;o)
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Re: "Make Believe". Duett with Oda Alise Rykken.
2016/08/28 16:13:45
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BASSJOKER
Wow....Big , Thick and tasty all around....nice mix and song.
Enjoyed it ....especially the guitar.....rig /setup ? plugin ? ...or live ? ;o)
thx for share!
Thank you, Steve :D For the guitars I use Positive Grid Bias FX Desktop.
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Re: "Make Believe". Duett with Oda Alise Rykken.
2016/08/28 16:28:10
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gorgeous! I agree with westmont that the female vocals need a little work 1. maybe with eq but 2. maybe recorded further away from the microphone. It's a little incongruous that you're (correctly) further away and belting it out and she's more in her throat-voice. The female voice sounded too front and center while yours sits better. Also, I'd work up more lush harmonies for the chorus instead of the antiphonal type of situation you have going on, just for fun! :D The song itself is very original and quite good. It sounds heartfelt and sincere.
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Re: "Make Believe". Duett with Oda Alise Rykken.
2016/08/28 16:40:06
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Really nice! You have a really great voice.
John
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Re: "Make Believe". Duett with Oda Alise Rykken.
2016/08/28 16:41:02
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eph221
gorgeous! I agree with westmont that the female vocals need a little work 1. maybe with eq but 2. maybe recorded further away from the microphone. It's a little incongruous that you're (correctly) further away and belting it out and she's more in her throat-voice. The female voice sounded too front and center while yours sits better.
Also, I'd work up more lush harmonies for the chorus instead of the antiphonal type of situation you have going on, just for fun! :D
The song itself is very original and quite good. It sounds heartfelt and sincere.
Wow, that was several very good pointers! I really appreciate that. This is REALLY helpful! And thank you for all the kind words too :D
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Re: "Make Believe". Duett with Oda Alise Rykken.
2016/08/28 16:42:05
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Firesong X
Really nice! You have a really great voice.
John
Thank you very much :)
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Re: "Make Believe". Duett with Oda Alise Rykken.
2016/08/28 16:47:12
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Thank you, Steve :D For the guitars I use Positive Grid Bias FX Desktop.
Guessing not the DEMO version ? ;o) ....might give it a go ....hows it compare to Amplitude4 ?? ...anybody?
thx for input
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Re: "Make Believe". Duett with Oda Alise Rykken.
2016/08/28 17:17:09
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BASSJOKER
Thank you, Steve :D For the guitars I use Positive Grid Bias FX Desktop.
Guessing not the DEMO version ? ;o) ....might give it a go ....hows it compare to Amplitude4 ?? ...anybody? thx for input No, actually its the professional. I'm really happy with it, but sadly I cannot help you with how it compares to Amplitude4... You should definitely download the demo version and give it a try :D -Øyvind
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Re: "Make Believe". Duett with Oda Alise Rykken.
2016/08/28 19:29:49
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Thanks....likely will ;o) You got it dialed in nice for sure ....
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Re: "Make Believe". Duett with Oda Alise Rykken.
2016/08/29 09:37:33
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Nothing to add that hasn't already been said, but I wanted to add my own "this is really, really nice!" comment. Good job!
Regards,
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Re: "Make Believe". Duett with Oda Alise Rykken.
2016/08/29 11:42:49
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☄ Helpfulby Frugaard 2016/08/29 13:47:06
I tried the demo (Positive Grid Bias FX Desktop.) ...seems decent ... thx for the heads up :o)
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Re: "Make Believe". Duett with Oda Alise Rykken.
2016/08/29 13:26:51
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dcumpian
Nothing to add that hasn't already been said, but I wanted to add my own "this is really, really nice!" comment. Good job!
Regards,
Dan
Thank you very much! :D
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Re: "Make Believe". Duett with Oda Alise Rykken.
2016/08/29 13:33:49
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Rad! You two sound great together! More of that me suggests!!!
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Re: "Make Believe". Duett with Oda Alise Rykken.
2016/08/29 13:39:26
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Royal Yaksman
Rad! You two sound great together! More of that me suggests!!!
Wow, thanks! I just might ask her again :D
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Re: "Make Believe". Duett with Oda Alise Rykken.
2016/08/29 13:44:01
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Nothing I could also add that has not been said. Nice tune, nice vocal and mix which, other than what has been mentioned, is very solid.
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Re: "Make Believe". Duett with Oda Alise Rykken.
2016/08/29 13:48:08
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Nothing I could also add that has not been said. Nice tune, nice vocal and mix which, other than what has been mentioned, is very solid.
Thank you very much :D
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Re: "Make Believe". Duett with Oda Alise Rykken.
2016/09/06 16:39:14
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Really well done, across the board. Sounds great!
Oh, and nice falsetto parts...
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Re: "Make Believe". Duett with Oda Alise Rykken.
2016/09/08 13:49:30
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Really well done, across the board. Sounds great!
Oh, and nice falsetto parts...
Tank you :) I really appreciate it :)
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Re: "Make Believe". Duett with Oda Alise Rykken.
2016/09/08 17:39:14
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A cool Love Song, though very sad.
I cried.............
So much talent.
I have wanted all my life to find a female to sing with. I'm tired of make believe.
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Re: "Make Believe". Duett with Oda Alise Rykken.
2016/09/08 18:07:03
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Very nice...both of you...
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Re: "Make Believe". Duett with Oda Alise Rykken.
2016/09/09 07:03:41
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Thank you, very much. I really appreciate your kind words 
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