Flashing Light - Featuring Janis71 - ScottFranco

4th Sep 2013 19:30 - 13 years ago
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Description : This one's a real international project featuring the exceptional talent from Janis71 (France) - vocals, Mr.Funktastic (U.S) - brass, Neddings (Netherlands) - piano, and of course us, Franco (Italy) - guitar, bass, midi strings, & midi flute (midi's played with guitar using Sonuus G2m), and Scott (U.S) - drums, percussion. If I had to describe a style, this would be a Latin/jazz/folk tune. Many hours were involved in this track, so hope you enjoy. We'd love to hear your thoughts.

Comments (12)

If you have time take a listen and give ScottFranco some feedback.

Danke
Danke 8th Sep 2013 02:08 - 13 years ago
Hi Scott!

It's amazing...super professional...jazzy but (or and) top charty :-)
I love Janis's voice, today this is the second time (first was in VickyDan's new song...) wooaaw :-)
Feelgood music from this pro tnternational crew...
Thanx for this outstanding minutes, Danke
ScottFranco
ScottFranco replied 8th Sep 2013 - 13 years ago
Wow...Thank YOU, Danke, for a very humbling comment. I'm blushing! Agree, Janis' (Carole's) voice is most excellent. I think she is one of the top three singers on this community. She mentioned maybe redoing this track with live vocals instead of the pellas we used. Hope it materializes

Off to check out Dan's new song.

Cheers,
Scott
Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed 6th Sep 2013 21:52 - 13 years ago
Scott....all that work you guys put into it is creating some most pleasurable listening for my old ears right now..Carole is just a superb vocalist (I dont think it would be possible for her to do something I didnt love)..Just a great job on the composition, instrumentation and performance....Guess that makes the whole thing just dm good music....super track everyone...take a well deserved bow.....Ed
ScottFranco
ScottFranco replied 6th Sep 2013 - 13 years ago
Thanks allot, Ed. Your high praise is encouragement, indeed! I agree with you concerning Carole. I'm hoping we will have a new version of this track and possibly others with her.

Cheers,
Scott
VickyDan
VickyDan 6th Sep 2013 18:44 - 13 years ago
Hello Team ....

Truly EXCEPTIONAL .... A range of good musicians, a divine singer, there are here all ingrediens for to listen to high quality music and catchy..
Congratulations to the team and a big thank you for sharing this strong moment ....
Chapeau bas, à vous tous ....

Dan
ScottFranco
ScottFranco replied 6th Sep 2013 - 13 years ago
Thank you, Dan. We are proud of this one. Glad you dropped by with your listen and comment.

Ciao,
Franco & Scott
Mykael
Mykael 6th Sep 2013 12:42 - 13 years ago
Hello there Scott! First let me shout out to Janis and say I love the tone of your voice...kinda reminds me of Basia. I love the instrumentation as well...Janis'vocals seem to be in the rhythm pocket for the most part, and that's pretty cool that you were able to do that. However, I do also hear some clashing going on which sometimes makes her vocal seem out of tune...for instance around 1:17 where she sings the word "dry" there seems to be a disconnect for a second..then it's right back in the pocket until the disconnect happens again. Perhaps if you take Janis up on her offer to lay a fresh vocal over your wonderful instrumental that would solve the problem. Other than that, I have to say Well Done!

Love & Light,

Mykael
ScottFranco
ScottFranco replied 6th Sep 2013 - 13 years ago
Hi Mykael,

Thanks for your comments. I have contacted Carole and am taking her up on the offer to lay fresh vocals. I have always loved her vocals, and you're right, she does sound like Basia since you mentioned it. Hopefully, you will hear a new version.

Ciao,
Scott
janis71
janis71 6th Sep 2013 12:22 - 13 years ago
Oops, I forgot about what you asked . I say " my soul in chloroform" :)
ScottFranco
ScottFranco replied 6th Sep 2013 - 13 years ago
Thanks again, Carole. I thought that's what you were singing, but wasn't sure. Not sure what it means, but you are the poet. Chloroform puts you to sleep, so guess it means your soul is sleeping?

Let's make more music!

Scott
janis71
janis71 6th Sep 2013 12:21 - 13 years ago
Hi Scott and Franco :)
I do like the instrumental, sounds awesome ! I know how tough it is to adapt "out of the blue" pellas to a music piece and you managed quite right but I think this track deserves real singing . Next time, I'll be glad to sing for you if you wish me to :)
Thanks a lot for the wink,
Greetz
Carole
ScottFranco
ScottFranco replied 6th Sep 2013 - 13 years ago
Hi Carole,

I'm delighted that you approve of OUR track. Yes, it is tough to work with pellas, but Franco does a great job with this task. I think it would be amazing for you to put new vocals to the track if you are interested in taking it on. I can send you the track minus the vocals and you can do your thing. I will contact you with my email.

Ciao,
Scott
InverSound
InverSound 5th Sep 2013 13:25 - 13 years ago
it's still out of sync. no comments will change that.
ScottFranco
ScottFranco replied 5th Sep 2013 - 13 years ago
When you grow up, you will find that by putting someone or something down in order to make yourself feel better is a sign of low intelligence.

I implore anyone who reads this youngster's comments to go to his page and listen to his stuff. It will become clear why he does this!

Cheers,
Scott
InverSound
InverSound 5th Sep 2013 13:01 - 13 years ago
Constructive critisicm
ScottFranco
ScottFranco replied 5th Sep 2013 - 13 years ago
My friend, this is clearly NOT constructive criticism! It's criticism to make you feel better about yourself. You will find it more beneficial to learn from this community. We are all willing to help if you need it, and clearly...Nuff said!

Cheers,
Scott
MStokes
MStokes 5th Sep 2013 11:40 - 13 years ago
a really really great arrangement of top perfs - all respect!
ScottFranco
ScottFranco replied 5th Sep 2013 - 13 years ago
Many thanks, MStokes. We appreciate you giving us a listen and hitting us up with your comment.

Ciao,
Franco & Scott
InverSound
InverSound 5th Sep 2013 11:23 - 13 years ago
sounds out of sync
ScottFranco
ScottFranco replied 5th Sep 2013 - 13 years ago
Re: "sounds out of sync"

I was a bit perplexed by your comment! I have certainly NEVER commented negatively about another member's track, and I will not start now, but I did give a listen to all of the tracks you have uploaded on your page and I can understand why you find our track "out of sync!" After listening to your work, I am no longer perplexed by your comment, but we thank you very much for your left handed words.

Cheers,
Scott
mrwolf14
mrwolf14 5th Sep 2013 09:20 - 13 years ago
Wonderful Song. I have to repeat myself: the vocals from Carole are simply wonderful and you have used them in a beautiful way. Maybe it could have been interesting to hear a more "complex" text but repeating the bits you have worked pretty well.
The drums are perfect: love the fill at 2:05
The overall drum sound is incredibly tight and "professional".
Kudos to Franco as well: his guitar work is very balanced and subtle. Exactly what the song needed.
The arrangement deserves some good notes as well. Maybe some more variations on the keyboard pattern could help, but it's a minor thing.
In one word: superb!
Ciao, Domenico
ScottFranco
ScottFranco replied 5th Sep 2013 - 13 years ago
Thanks allot, Domenico. If not mistaken, the pellas were a combination of three, so Franco pieced them together. Wish we'd have had more. Thanks for the kind words on the drums.

Ciao,
Scott
dansjoy4
dansjoy4 4th Sep 2013 20:57 - 13 years ago
This piece is well put together! Bravo Scott and Franco! Job well done by the both of you. Nice touch with the other samples too with piano and brass instruments.
ScottFranco
ScottFranco replied 4th Sep 2013 - 13 years ago
Thanks allot, Dan. We had a good time with this one. Loved Carole's vocals.

Cheers,
Scott

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