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Re-imagined California Dreamin' listens
Hi everyone-
Here is my first mix of 'California Dreamin' Jazz style:
Does it work well or not quite. Like it, don't like it. Mix issues? Vocal issues...?
Any comments - thanks!
https://soundcloud.com/susanhillman/california-dreamin
RE-IMAGINED COVERS of Specific Songs in ANY GENRE with Male or Female Vocals are needed by a super well-connected Publisher for targeted placements in Television, Advertising, and Film!
We’re not giving references for this request, as we think they may be too limiting. Genre-wise, we think you’d be wise to go with popular genres like Singer/Songwriter, Adult Contemporary, Traditional Pop, Jazz, R&B, Indie Folk, Pop, Country, Americana, Rock, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Soul, etc. You’d be smart to avoid genres that aren’t relatable to a wide audience.
This publisher is eagerly searching for COVERS of the following songs:
"Hit The Road Jack" by Ray Charles
"I Just Want to Celebrate" by Rare Earth
"Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" by Steam
"Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys
"All Together Now" by The Beatles
"Let's Stay Together" by Al Green
"You Make My Dreams Come True" by Hall & Oates
"California Dreamin'" by The Mamas & the Papas
"(Theme From) New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra
"Just a Girl" by No Doubt
"Run the World (Girls)" by Beyoncé
"Should I Stay or Should I Go" by The Clash
NOTE: This Publisher is very interested in finding UNIQUE interpretations of the original songs. Feel free to get creative and think outside the box with this one!
Please submit re-imagined Covers of any of the Songs above. We think both stripped-down performances and more filled-out arrangements could work for this request. Whichever approach you decide to take, your production and arrangements should be polished and high-quality. If you're planning on using virtual instruments to replace organic ones, they need to sound like the real thing and can't be dated or obviously MIDI-driven. Any other virtual instruments and samples you use should be modern and top-quality, as well. Compelling, well-performed vocals could be the cherry on top!
We’re not giving references for this request, as we think they may be too limiting. Genre-wise, we think you’d be wise to go with popular genres like Singer/Songwriter, Adult Contemporary, Traditional Pop, Jazz, R&B, Indie Folk, Pop, Country, Americana, Rock, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Soul, etc. You’d be smart to avoid genres that aren’t relatable to a wide audience.
NOTE: This Publisher is very interested in finding UNIQUE interpretations of the original songs. Feel free to get creative and think outside the box with this one!
Please submit re-imagined Covers of any of the Songs above. We think both stripped-down performances and more filled-out arrangements could work for this request. Whichever approach you decide to take, your production and arrangements should be polished and high-quality. If you're planning on using virtual instruments to replace organic ones, they need to sound like the real thing and can't be dated or obviously MIDI-driven. Any other virtual instruments and samples you use should be modern and top-quality, as well. Compelling, well-performed vocals could be the cherry on top!
Susan
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Here is my first mix of 'California Dreamin' Jazz style:
Does it work well or not quite. Like it, don't like it. Mix issues? Vocal issues...?
Any comments - thanks!
https://soundcloud.com/susanhillman/california-dreamin
RE-IMAGINED COVERS of Specific Songs in ANY GENRE with Male or Female Vocals are needed by a super well-connected Publisher for targeted placements in Television, Advertising, and Film!
We’re not giving references for this request, as we think they may be too limiting. Genre-wise, we think you’d be wise to go with popular genres like Singer/Songwriter, Adult Contemporary, Traditional Pop, Jazz, R&B, Indie Folk, Pop, Country, Americana, Rock, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Soul, etc. You’d be smart to avoid genres that aren’t relatable to a wide audience.
This publisher is eagerly searching for COVERS of the following songs:
"Hit The Road Jack" by Ray Charles
"I Just Want to Celebrate" by Rare Earth
"Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" by Steam
"Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys
"All Together Now" by The Beatles
"Let's Stay Together" by Al Green
"You Make My Dreams Come True" by Hall & Oates
"California Dreamin'" by The Mamas & the Papas
"(Theme From) New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra
"Just a Girl" by No Doubt
"Run the World (Girls)" by Beyoncé
"Should I Stay or Should I Go" by The Clash
NOTE: This Publisher is very interested in finding UNIQUE interpretations of the original songs. Feel free to get creative and think outside the box with this one!
Please submit re-imagined Covers of any of the Songs above. We think both stripped-down performances and more filled-out arrangements could work for this request. Whichever approach you decide to take, your production and arrangements should be polished and high-quality. If you're planning on using virtual instruments to replace organic ones, they need to sound like the real thing and can't be dated or obviously MIDI-driven. Any other virtual instruments and samples you use should be modern and top-quality, as well. Compelling, well-performed vocals could be the cherry on top!
We’re not giving references for this request, as we think they may be too limiting. Genre-wise, we think you’d be wise to go with popular genres like Singer/Songwriter, Adult Contemporary, Traditional Pop, Jazz, R&B, Indie Folk, Pop, Country, Americana, Rock, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Soul, etc. You’d be smart to avoid genres that aren’t relatable to a wide audience.
NOTE: This Publisher is very interested in finding UNIQUE interpretations of the original songs. Feel free to get creative and think outside the box with this one!
Please submit re-imagined Covers of any of the Songs above. We think both stripped-down performances and more filled-out arrangements could work for this request. Whichever approach you decide to take, your production and arrangements should be polished and high-quality. If you're planning on using virtual instruments to replace organic ones, they need to sound like the real thing and can't be dated or obviously MIDI-driven. Any other virtual instruments and samples you use should be modern and top-quality, as well. Compelling, well-performed vocals could be the cherry on top!
Susan
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Susan, sounds beautiful! I would definitely EQ a lot of the low end out of the vocals and bring them down a titch. Some verb and delay too probably. I think you could afford to sing even further behind the beat, jazz-style, given how laid back the instrumentation is too.
Cheers,
Mike
Cheers,
Mike
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Hmmm... well; even if it's not my cup of tea... I think you have a good chance at getting a forward based mostly on this:
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NOTE: This Publisher is very interested in finding UNIQUE interpretations of the original songs. Feel free to get creative and think outside the box with this one!
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FWIW: good luck... it may be zackly what they're looking for.
(I still like your cactus song... from way back...!)
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NOTE: This Publisher is very interested in finding UNIQUE interpretations of the original songs. Feel free to get creative and think outside the box with this one!
---------------------------------------------------------
FWIW: good luck... it may be zackly what they're looking for.
(I still like your cactus song... from way back...!)
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Re: Re-imagined California Dreamin' listens
Great insights Mike. Thanks!mwb2 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 20, 2021 3:33 pmSusan, sounds beautiful! I would definitely EQ a lot of the low end out of the vocals and bring them down a titch. Some verb and delay too probably. I think you could afford to sing even further behind the beat, jazz-style, given how laid back the instrumentation is too.
Cheers,
Mike
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Oh Peter. Thank you , I think (?). No really. I always wanted to do something where I can act all cool and pretend to smoke a cig while I play, etc.funsongs wrote: ↑Tue Apr 20, 2021 3:34 pmHmmm... well; even if it's not my cup of tea... I think you have a good chance at getting a forward based mostly on this:
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NOTE: This Publisher is very interested in finding UNIQUE interpretations of the original songs. Feel free to get creative and think outside the box with this one!
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FWIW: good luck... it may be zackly what they're looking for.
(I still like your cactus song... from way back...!)
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Just listened to your CA Dreamin" track on the Taxi forum, and for whatever reason I was moved to send you an idea (and believe me that's ALL it is) that I can imagine you doing in a "Diana Krall" fashion. If it motivates you to do something similar to later submit, great, if not, it was nice saying hello. I'm not able to load an mp3 into this system, so please email me back and I will send you the extremely rough mp3. Again, it's just an idea. JohnDaleNow@att.net Best! John DaleSusanstunes wrote: ↑Tue Apr 20, 2021 3:17 pmHi everyone-
Here is my first mix of 'California Dreamin' Jazz style:
Does it work well or not quite. Like it, don't like it. Mix issues? Vocal issues...?
Any comments - thanks!
https://soundcloud.com/susanhillman/california-dreamin
RE-IMAGINED COVERS of Specific Songs in ANY GENRE with Male or Female Vocals are needed by a super well-connected Publisher for targeted placements in Television, Advertising, and Film!
We’re not giving references for this request, as we think they may be too limiting. Genre-wise, we think you’d be wise to go with popular genres like Singer/Songwriter, Adult Contemporary, Traditional Pop, Jazz, R&B, Indie Folk, Pop, Country, Americana, Rock, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Soul, etc. You’d be smart to avoid genres that aren’t relatable to a wide audience.
This publisher is eagerly searching for COVERS of the following songs:
"Hit The Road Jack" by Ray Charles
"I Just Want to Celebrate" by Rare Earth
"Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" by Steam
"Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys
"All Together Now" by The Beatles
"Let's Stay Together" by Al Green
"You Make My Dreams Come True" by Hall & Oates
"California Dreamin'" by The Mamas & the Papas
"(Theme From) New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra
"Just a Girl" by No Doubt
"Run the World (Girls)" by Beyoncé
"Should I Stay or Should I Go" by The Clash
NOTE: This Publisher is very interested in finding UNIQUE interpretations of the original songs. Feel free to get creative and think outside the box with this one!
Please submit re-imagined Covers of any of the Songs above. We think both stripped-down performances and more filled-out arrangements could work for this request. Whichever approach you decide to take, your production and arrangements should be polished and high-quality. If you're planning on using virtual instruments to replace organic ones, they need to sound like the real thing and can't be dated or obviously MIDI-driven. Any other virtual instruments and samples you use should be modern and top-quality, as well. Compelling, well-performed vocals could be the cherry on top!
We’re not giving references for this request, as we think they may be too limiting. Genre-wise, we think you’d be wise to go with popular genres like Singer/Songwriter, Adult Contemporary, Traditional Pop, Jazz, R&B, Indie Folk, Pop, Country, Americana, Rock, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Soul, etc. You’d be smart to avoid genres that aren’t relatable to a wide audience.
NOTE: This Publisher is very interested in finding UNIQUE interpretations of the original songs. Feel free to get creative and think outside the box with this one!
Please submit re-imagined Covers of any of the Songs above. We think both stripped-down performances and more filled-out arrangements could work for this request. Whichever approach you decide to take, your production and arrangements should be polished and high-quality. If you're planning on using virtual instruments to replace organic ones, they need to sound like the real thing and can't be dated or obviously MIDI-driven. Any other virtual instruments and samples you use should be modern and top-quality, as well. Compelling, well-performed vocals could be the cherry on top!
Susan
www.susanhillmanmusic.com
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Hi Great suggestions so far. Keep at it
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I like the general vibe - First thing I noticed was some of the vocals are pitchy and certain words/notes are unsupported so they sound wobbly
For me the thing it needs most us upping the vocal production - Comping multiple takes to get it more consistent - going through with a fine tooth comb to tweak for timing and pitch - then a better vocal mix as mentioned by the others.
I think if you can nail it and get every part as good as the best parts you'll have a winner
Mark
For me the thing it needs most us upping the vocal production - Comping multiple takes to get it more consistent - going through with a fine tooth comb to tweak for timing and pitch - then a better vocal mix as mentioned by the others.
I think if you can nail it and get every part as good as the best parts you'll have a winner
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Certainly, meant as a compliment. And reading the other comments, suggestions, and critiques - the consensus seems clearly to be positive:Susanstunes wrote: ↑Tue Apr 20, 2021 5:36 pmOh Peter. Thank you , I think (?). No really. I always wanted to do something where I can act all cool and pretend to smoke a cig while I play, etc.funsongs wrote: ↑Tue Apr 20, 2021 3:34 pmHmmm... well; even if it's not my cup of tea... I think you have a good chance at getting a forward based mostly on this:
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NOTE: This Publisher is very interested in finding UNIQUE interpretations of the original songs. Feel free to get creative and think outside the box with this one!
---------------------------------------------------------
FWIW: good luck... it may be zackly what they're looking for.
(I still like your cactus song... from way back...!)
you've got a winner in-the-making.
+1
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