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#222749 - 12/11/07 02:52 PM Just for fun Christmas
Chris Valenti Offline
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Registered: 07/06/05
Posts: 123
Loc: Florida
Hi all,

I know most musicians record or have recorded "The Christmas Song" I never have. So here is my version recorded on the Ty2 using style ModcntryBld2 set at 71 Bpm.

Hope you enjoy! http://ncane.com/fxi

Chris Valenti

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#222750 - 12/11/07 03:22 PM Re: Just for fun Christmas
captain Russ Online   content
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Registered: 01/02/04
Posts: 7285
Loc: Lexington, Ky, USA
My favorite Christmas song! Nice "church" ending.

Thanks,

R.

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#222751 - 12/11/07 03:23 PM Re: Just for fun Christmas
cassp Offline
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Registered: 03/21/03
Posts: 3748
Loc: Motown
Good job, Chris. The voice is very expressive, at times similar to Vince Gill. The T2 style could use a little more orchestration, namely strings. Other than that, excellent. Merry Christmas.
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#222752 - 12/11/07 03:32 PM Re: Just for fun Christmas
cgiles Offline
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Registered: 09/29/05
Posts: 6703
Loc: Roswell,GA/USA
Chris, believe me, this is meant only as constructive criticism. First of all, I love your voice and your stylings, kind of "White soul" (hope that doesn't offend anyone - it shouldn't, if you're a musician). I have no doubt that with the guidance of a good Pro Producer, you could make it big.

My problem has more to do with the robotic feel of the T2 arranger. It's probably true of all arrangers, though some seem to hide it better than others ("live" feel). IMO, the better "pure singer" you are, the more you want to distance yourself from simple style-based, arranger backings. Obviously, it's not always practical to get pro-level live accompaniment, but you can make style-based accompaniment somewhat more interesting by adding a few fills, tempo breaks, alternate chord voicings, etc.

Bottom line, love the singing but think you can get more out of the T2. Very enjoyable, nonetheless.

chas
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#222753 - 12/11/07 04:35 PM Re: Just for fun Christmas
Stephenm52 Offline
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Registered: 04/13/05
Posts: 5126
Loc: USA
Chris, your usual nice work!! Love it. I agree with Chas you've got a "White Soul" sound to your voice.

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#222754 - 12/11/07 06:14 PM Re: Just for fun Christmas
tony mads usa Offline
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Registered: 01/16/02
Posts: 14376
Loc: East Greenwich RI USA
Chris ... One of my favorites as well ...
Well done ...
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#222755 - 12/11/07 07:07 PM Re: Just for fun Christmas
Chris Valenti Offline
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Registered: 07/06/05
Posts: 123
Loc: Florida
Thanks all for taking the time to listen.

Cass,

I actually was going to sub a string voice for the choir/pad voice. But the way the style part "played", the strings were sounding "jumpy". So I switched back to the choir voice that Yam. used.

Chas,

I agree working with the slower styles can take the mask off the arranger/machine. I also agree that one can liven it up a bit by using some of the fills/tempo breaks.

Again I appreciate your listening and views.

Take care,

Chris

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