"Rise To The Heavens With Me"

Very nice Jimmy.

Great job Jimmy! The orchestration was done very well. Not too shabby o the vocal either

Maybe the reverb in the piano is not matching the space of the vocal?

Or maybe just a tad too dry (piano).

Hi Richard - thank you!  This was maybe my second orchestration piece and it is sparse but works with the song.  

Robbie - Thanks for the listen and comments.  On the highshelf comment with 8-9K, how much db are  you suggesting?  That will help me hear it in my studio.

Ed - thanks again.  I will check on the piano reverb.  It never occurred to me to look at that but that is just the kind of comments I am looking for with this.  There was only one reverb used in the song so it may be a little dry on the piano.

Robbie - your suggestion on the vocal ending is a good one.  I don't know if my voice would pull that off but I really appreciate the idea.  

Thanks again guys.  All good feedback.  

Rimshot 

Very touching song, Jimmy, and really well done too.  Great job on the vocal.  I agree with Robby that jumping up on that last 'with me' would close the tune out on a real dramatic note, unless that's not what you're after.  Anyway, I enjoyed it very much.

Robbie - thanks for the db's, that helps..  Definitely will think about the ending - good call.

Hi Phil, thank you much and so glad you enjoyed it.  I am hoping others will find it comforting and it certainly is not about me wanting a lot of recognition.  This whole song idea came out in one day.  I really didn't know what I was creating until I sat back after 8 hours and really listen to what I was doing.  
Rimshot

Yep!

"high pass filter?" Frank, who is someone I look up to? Is hearing the same thing, but saying it more tactfully... Frank is not about the drama? And is very subtle... He is saying the same things I said? And I hold Mr. Tanton "in high regard..." You would be well to do so also?

Very inspirational song and a beautiful mix.

Hey James
What a wonderful piece of music.  Your choice of orchestration was and sounded awesome.  I take it you wrote this piece. Big KUDOS very well done . . . kind of has a Jackson Brown vibe.  The mix sound great on my end.  I'm guessing you have worked your magic with the high pass cause I'm not getting much muddiness at all on the vocals.  Your delivery was strong/clear and to the point on your leads and harmonies.  If I had to nit I do hear some small/very small pitch problems.  I also agree with Frank on the vocal volume automation especially during the vox/piano parts.  Sounds a bit loud and sitting in front of the mix a smidge. All in all a fantastic tune/performance . . . KUDOS!


Kev

Hi James - thank you so much and I am glad you liked it.  I did write and sing and played all the parts (even a live snare drum roll into the chorus).  I need to get away from the song for a couple of weeks and come back fresh and really consider these great points you and others have made.  

This truly is a great song writer's forum from my perspective.  

Robbie - I was this singer and I am a borderline tenor/barritone and yes my voice does resonate (they tell me that alot at work!).  I agree I have to work more with the vocal automation.  Thanks again for your insight.

Rimshot
  

Nicely done. 

Good writing too. 

 Really cool song. Very nicely developed vocal melody. Real cool performances. I enjoyed

Jimmy, this is very classy and professional.  A truly inspirational performance!

Very lovely intro to a very awesome song. Very fitting for me too, as my auntie just lost her battle with cancer.


Mark.