daryl1968
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Wake Up Now
Hi nice forum people Here's a new original song that I wrote and recorded. Backing vocals by the current Mrs Daryl1968 https://soundcloud.com/sk...roductions/wake-up-now Wake Up NowWritten and performed by Daryl Greenway V1There's a world of amazing things beyond The daily grind and what you think you're fond of Take some time to poke your head above The comfort blanket and what you say you love PrechorusThere's hardly time to wipe your tears When you wake up from your slumber after all these years The only way to see the truth, I'm telling you Is to Wake Up Now ChorusOpen your eyes there's lots to see Open them wide and you'll be free Open your mouth there's plenty to say Say it out loud, you'll find a way V2There's a world of amazing things inside Just believe and drop the macho pride. PrechorusChorus ad infinitum
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/10 05:16:01
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Love it. The sparseness of the mix is pretty genius. The bass that is a percussive little root, like that a lot. Your singing voice is very memorable.
You might consider pushing the backing vocal up just a bit, I'd be interested in hearing the harmony loudly stated more than merely suggested. It sounded like an octave harmony, wonder if some different intervals would be an addition - maybe three part ?
pretty close to pop perfection. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to re-listen to all my Howard Jones albums! Your effort does not pale by comparison.
cheers,
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/10 05:33:38
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Brilliant song, catchy, very clever instrumentation-arrangements; nice little surprises going on that makes the song intriguing and irresistible = Genius  Minor Criticisms: Not much really, may be give the harmony vocals a tad more presence and balanced L/R. That dirty piano? Ah I guess its okay, a little dirt won't hurt anyone 
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/10 11:33:49
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Very nice Daryl and the current Mrs Daryl, this just has you stamped all over it, quirky lyrics cool production. Yeah perhaps a little bit more of the current Mrs Daryl would be nice but all in all worthy of
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/10 12:46:25
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This is exactly what I would expect from the two of you. Pure pop genius. As always, you give us a clever arrangement centered around thoughtful lyrics. Your voices blend together so well. I'm waiting for the next gem.
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/10 12:55:41
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what a fun tune!
dig the open arrangement...
i'm not a big POP style fan,
but this is well done.
i think the background vox is just right in the mix,
but i think that having a 2nd harmony,
in a few spots,
would vary the vocal line enough so that the octave harmonies
dont' get too predictable, as they are now.
a little hot on the mastering...
but overall a great mix.
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dcumpian
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/10 19:29:13
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Pop perfection, like others have said. Great mix and performances. Always enjoy listening to your stuff!
Regards,
Dan
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daryl1968
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/11 07:31:37
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emeraldsoul
Love it. The sparseness of the mix is pretty genius. The bass that is a percussive little root, like that a lot. Your singing voice is very memorable.
You might consider pushing the backing vocal up just a bit, I'd be interested in hearing the harmony loudly stated more than merely suggested. It sounded like an octave harmony, wonder if some different intervals would be an addition - maybe three part ?
pretty close to pop perfection. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to re-listen to all my Howard Jones albums! Your effort does not pale by comparison.
cheers,
-Tom
Wow thanks Tom. Listening now, Liz's voice could be tweaked a bit - agreed.
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teego
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/11 10:12:03
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Sounds great as always, makes me think of Harry Nilson. I think the background vocal is just right and you should add another harmony in spots as Bat said above. I enjoyed the listen.
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bapu
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/11 11:18:40
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Very nice. Good on both of you mate.
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daryl1968
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/11 12:08:24
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SongCraft
Brilliant song, catchy, very clever instrumentation-arrangements; nice little surprises going on that makes the song intriguing and irresistible = Genius
Minor Criticisms: Not much really, may be give the harmony vocals a tad more presence and balanced L/R. That dirty piano? Ah I guess its okay, a little dirt won't hurt anyone
Thanks a lot Songcraft - I really appreciate it. I tried cleaning the piano but ran out of Mr Sheen.
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daryl1968
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/11 22:38:35
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Wookiee
Very nice Daryl and the current Mrs Daryl, this just has you stamped all over it, quirky lyrics cool production. Yeah perhaps a little bit more of the current Mrs Daryl would be nice but all in all worthy of
Thanks a lot Wookie. Yes I will be tweaking the mix with more BV.
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/11 22:53:36
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Hi guys!! Just bought/downloaded Music Creator 7 a couple of days ago :).. And, so I have this question... I hear popping noises every time an instrument hits a note or whenever I play an instrument or the loop.. I would hear snapping or popping sounds for every note hit... Is that normal? Will I hear that when I finally make a song?? Just curious... It's been irritating haha. I keep thinking maybe I should've invested on Fruit loops 11 T.T
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/11 23:36:57
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Sweet ear candy. Lovely, open production. Vocal sounds effortless. Very nice overall. I think you are using some pitch correction, and I think you should STOP. Otherwise, beautiful.
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daryl1968
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/12 10:49:16
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Lynn
This is exactly what I would expect from the two of you. Pure pop genius. As always, you give us a clever arrangement centered around thoughtful lyrics. Your voices blend together so well. I'm waiting for the next gem.
wow, Lynn - genius? Not sure about that but thanks all the same - and it means a lot coming from you mate - you know I'm a fan.
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daryl1968
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/13 02:39:10
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batsbrew
what a fun tune!
dig the open arrangement...
i'm not a big POP style fan,
but this is well done.
i think the background vox is just right in the mix,
but i think that having a 2nd harmony,
in a few spots,
would vary the vocal line enough so that the octave harmonies
dont' get too predictable, as they are now.
a little hot on the mastering...
but overall a great mix.
Thanks Batsbrew. I appreciate your comments.
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TerryC
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/13 02:57:57
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Wow...
I bet you have a copy of Sgt Pepper somewhere.
Awesome, awesome, awesome.
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daryl1968
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/13 15:23:07
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dcumpian
Pop perfection, like others have said. Great mix and performances. Always enjoy listening to your stuff!
Regards,
Dan
Wow - thanks Dan - I really appreciate it
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daryl1968
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/14 20:52:44
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teego
Sounds great as always, makes me think of Harry Nilson. I think the background vocal is just right and you should add another harmony in spots as Bat said above. I enjoyed the listen.
Thanks Teego. I will have a play with some extra harmonies.
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/15 09:58:30
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Staying in the pocket of your British invasion/fun tunes to listen to. I could pick you out of a crowd, musically, and I think that is a good thing. At first I wondered where you would go with this sound but song after song you make it enjoyable. Very nice direction musically. Your lyrics are always good too. I look forward to your songs, Mr. and current Mrs..
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/15 16:25:58
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Love this song. Great work!
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/15 19:35:45
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bapu
Very nice. Good on both of you mate.
Thanks mate - glad you liked it me old mucker
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/15 22:35:28
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Excellent stuff!!! This really has a Peppery (Sgt.) feel to it. Great lyrics, music, performance, mix, etc.
Brilliant!
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daryl1968
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/16 16:36:52
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Larry Jones
Sweet ear candy. Lovely, open production. Vocal sounds effortless. Very nice overall. I think you are using some pitch correction, and I think you should STOP. Otherwise, beautiful.
Thanks a lot Larry - I really appreciate it. Seriously, you do not want to hear me without Melodyne
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daryl1968
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/17 18:44:30
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TerryC
Wow...
I bet you have a copy of Sgt Pepper somewhere.
Awesome, awesome, awesome.
I would definitely class myself as a Beatles fan Terry :) Thanks so much for the compliments.
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daryl1968
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/18 15:36:40
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evadianepug
Staying in the pocket of your British invasion/fun tunes to listen to. I could pick you out of a crowd, musically, and I think that is a good thing. At first I wondered where you would go with this sound but song after song you make it enjoyable. Very nice direction musically. Your lyrics are always good too. I look forward to your songs, Mr. and current Mrs..
Thanks a lot Warren. At the risk of sounding the same, I try and maintain a consistent 'sound' that is me. Please be honest if it gets tedious.
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/19 07:57:09
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Am I listening to a remixed Version? Backing vocals sound okay to my ears Dirty piano? Again, sounds okay to me. Nice pleasant tune...
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/19 08:06:10
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daryl1968
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/19 10:42:24
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RogerH
Love this song. Great work!
Thanks a lot Roger. I really appreciate it
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Re: Wake Up Now
2015/04/19 11:27:09
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Quirky! I love it! I could have sworn I was listening to a Ringo Starr tune! I liked the sparse mix and instrument choices.
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