Description : Georgia on my mind written by Ray Charles.
The vocal track was sent to my by Jurgen Köppe - I am really grateful, thank you. Roz and I worked in a band together and wrote and recorded some songs too. It was very much like old times hearing that fantastic voice through my speakers again.
Taking on the challenge of covering such an iconic song was daunting - I only hope I've done it some justice.
Comments always welcome.
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Yes, what a voice eh? Fantastic. Was a bit in two minds about the intro but I think it works well. Sets the tone for the track. I'm glad you liked the instrumentation too - I didn't want to swamp the vocal so kept it minimal. Thanks for the comments - really appreciate it.
Now from a musical point of view this sets a new standard of quality. The phrasing is interesting and the instrumentation helps the song evolve really well. This really proves how sometimes 4-5 instruments can go a long way in creating a moving piece.
Now from the point of view of someone who has the job of finding flaws in audio recordings and fix them I'd like to add a couple of advises...
The reverb on the vocals....use the pre-delay setting and make that reverb longer(at the moment it sounds mono to me so a stereo one will work better) as it will widen the vocals and by using a longer pre-delay (above 30ms) you will have a nice lush sound that will create a smooth glue around the vocals (think India Arie - Ready for love....for a lack of a better explanation)
Overall I'd guess that I'm gonna say that reverb is needed a bit more on instrumentation as well as everything is a bit dry at the moment and reverb gels like nothing else.
So that was the technical review...
You obviously have a great set of songwriting skills and the quality standard of your work is quite high which always get's me wondering why didn't you follow a music career, you could've had a great career.
It's amazing - you have such a great pair of ears!!! I have just had a look at the settings for the vocal on this track and the pre delay is 10ms, is mono and it isn't up too much either. I will have a play around with your suggestions tomorrow (my ears are asleep at the moment!) so thanks very much indeed for the advice. Yes, a bit more reverb on the instrumentation too maybe. It's down to me being "minimal" and not wanting to smother it all and wash it away.
My "career" in music has been (and still is) very enjoyable and the current work I produce is, I think, the best to date. I was professional in the late seventies but a band of serious songwriters didn't really stand much of a chance once the punk thing erupted! We tried!!
Thanks again for the technical advice and for the very rewarding comments on the track. Much appreciated.
Bonjour mon Ami ....
First, I get up and take my "Chapeau" ....
This adaptation, is proof of your talent, because this "trick" is not easy to resume.
You did it by bringing great simplicity, and without artifice particular.
The choice of this talented voice (and you know how much I like, to integrate voices in my pieces) is a good thing here.
You bring a little freshness to this song, which was taken up so much and so often.
I love your musical conception, your talent ....
Sorry if I repeats me, probably age ....
Congratulations Richie ....
Bonsoir Dan, Il est fantastique d'entendre à nouveau.
I always enjoy reading your comments so thank you for visiting and listening to this track. Yes, a "talented voice" indeed here. So glad you liked our interpretation of this great song.
Just like moonlight through the pines!..one of my favourite lyric lines of all time..Man you don't do things by half measures do you..I've got to say this must have been very difficult to get right,and you've done that in spades!..I don't believe it!!! I've actually found a flaw..lol(at the very end of the fadeout there's an micro artifact left behind)..you are human after all..hehe sorry mate I've been dying to find something like that..same with Bilbozo's stuff..it's unnaturally(uncannily) good! :)...back to the tune....I've heard this song interpreted so many times by so many artist's(The Band's version with Richard Manuel singing is my fav)..I think what sets this version apart is the balancing of the piano tone with the superb vocals and the way your phrasing is arranged,there's more than little of the ghost of Hoagy Carmichael strolling around in there somewhere....dropping in that lead guitar passage takes it into a true ensemble feel as well..fantastic job,you've somehow managed to meld traditional aspects of this song while contemporizing enough to make it thoroughly modern and your own....I think the true worth of artist is when he's outside his comfort zone,but he's the only one that's aware of this.
cheers Dave
I'm pleased I've made your day with the imperfection. If I said it was there purposely to engage those with Dr Spock ears you wouldn't believe me would you? Quite right too! This was such a challenge - I am so pleased with the positive comments you make. Yes, truly outside my comfort zone here but you learn a lot doing that. Thanks again.
Richie...you`re the master my man....taking on a classic like this is no small feat but you sure done it justice...and then some....vocal is excellent & the accompaniment is just right on....reminds me just a little of "Simply Red"...the way it comes together....bravo....Ed
I wondered if this cover might be a "step too far" but so far judging by the comments we look to have gotten away with it! Thank you so much for your comments - it's always good to have you visit, listen and write some words. Much appreciated. The vocal is as you say "excellent" and Rozlyne will be pleased with that. Simply Red? I'm happy with any reference to that. Thanks.
Richie you are a musician with good taste and great skills. I think you've truly done another great job. This sound you do so well reaches out and gets me thinking. How music is such a universal beauty that's always there by your side. Great instrumentation and vocals are a great addition to your music. Smooth piece here Richie, keep up this great standard. Peace.
I am so very grateful for your comments - thanks for stopping by and listening. This whole track has been a very challenging but rewarding experience for Rozlyne and I. Very many thanks and it's good to know our music can "reach out".
Thank you.
Richie
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Thanks very much for the comments. Glad you liked our interpretation of this iconic track. Appreciate you stopping by.
Richie
And that voice!
Such a really warm atmosphere you have created here. Ahhhhhhhh. I close my eyes and sway gently from side to side......
Just the right amount of backgrounds lending an awesome help to give it sommore color. Oh yeh!!!
Who wrote this again? hehe. It's absolutely great Richie...and Roz! Downloaded!
Yes, what a voice eh? Fantastic. Was a bit in two minds about the intro but I think it works well. Sets the tone for the track. I'm glad you liked the instrumentation too - I didn't want to swamp the vocal so kept it minimal. Thanks for the comments - really appreciate it.
Richie
Peace!
I'm really pleased you liked the track and thank you so much for the comments.
Richie
Now from the point of view of someone who has the job of finding flaws in audio recordings and fix them I'd like to add a couple of advises...
The reverb on the vocals....use the pre-delay setting and make that reverb longer(at the moment it sounds mono to me so a stereo one will work better) as it will widen the vocals and by using a longer pre-delay (above 30ms) you will have a nice lush sound that will create a smooth glue around the vocals (think India Arie - Ready for love....for a lack of a better explanation)
Overall I'd guess that I'm gonna say that reverb is needed a bit more on instrumentation as well as everything is a bit dry at the moment and reverb gels like nothing else.
So that was the technical review...
You obviously have a great set of songwriting skills and the quality standard of your work is quite high which always get's me wondering why didn't you follow a music career, you could've had a great career.
All the best!
It's amazing - you have such a great pair of ears!!! I have just had a look at the settings for the vocal on this track and the pre delay is 10ms, is mono and it isn't up too much either. I will have a play around with your suggestions tomorrow (my ears are asleep at the moment!) so thanks very much indeed for the advice. Yes, a bit more reverb on the instrumentation too maybe. It's down to me being "minimal" and not wanting to smother it all and wash it away.
My "career" in music has been (and still is) very enjoyable and the current work I produce is, I think, the best to date. I was professional in the late seventies but a band of serious songwriters didn't really stand much of a chance once the punk thing erupted! We tried!!
Thanks again for the technical advice and for the very rewarding comments on the track. Much appreciated.
Richie
First, I get up and take my "Chapeau" ....
This adaptation, is proof of your talent, because this "trick" is not easy to resume.
You did it by bringing great simplicity, and without artifice particular.
The choice of this talented voice (and you know how much I like, to integrate voices in my pieces) is a good thing here.
You bring a little freshness to this song, which was taken up so much and so often.
I love your musical conception, your talent ....
Sorry if I repeats me, probably age ....
Congratulations Richie ....
Dan
I always enjoy reading your comments so thank you for visiting and listening to this track. Yes, a "talented voice" indeed here. So glad you liked our interpretation of this great song.
Merci beaucoup
Richie
cheers Dave
I'm pleased I've made your day with the imperfection. If I said it was there purposely to engage those with Dr Spock ears you wouldn't believe me would you? Quite right too! This was such a challenge - I am so pleased with the positive comments you make. Yes, truly outside my comfort zone here but you learn a lot doing that. Thanks again.
Regards
Richie
I wondered if this cover might be a "step too far" but so far judging by the comments we look to have gotten away with it! Thank you so much for your comments - it's always good to have you visit, listen and write some words. Much appreciated. The vocal is as you say "excellent" and Rozlyne will be pleased with that. Simply Red? I'm happy with any reference to that. Thanks.
Regards
Richie
I am so very grateful for your comments - thanks for stopping by and listening. This whole track has been a very challenging but rewarding experience for Rozlyne and I. Very many thanks and it's good to know our music can "reach out".
Thank you.
Richie