Musicians Collaboration Studio

Virtual Music Studio => Finished Works => Topic started by: AndyG6508 on December 23, 2014, 10:34:53 PM

Title: When You're Not Here (SmithC/AndyG/Docmidnite)
Post by: AndyG6508 on December 23, 2014, 10:34:53 PM
I am glad to be part of this collaboration, in which both Smithie and Henry were at the top of their games!!

Smithie - This is one of the best song's you've composed, both lyrically and melody-wise. Your vocal is top drawer - wonderful feeling. Well done!

Henry -  A fantastic production, you took this song musically to a place I would never would have thought of. A very tasteful orchestral arrangement indeed. Amazing. Your harmony vocals are spot on as well. And not to forget the super mix!!

Finally, this one is dedicated to all the people, no, the stars, who used to be regulars here, and made this site one of the best. You are missed. I guess life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.

Andy


When You’re Not Here (SmithC/Andy Gupta/Henry Mittnacht) (c) 2014

Intro: Arp over F# bass note

E--------4------------2----------2---
B-------------2------------5------
G-----------------2---------------------
D--- 2------------ ------------------
A--- 2---------- --------------------
E----2---------------------------------

                        E      F#m
When you’re not here
         C#m*                  B
Every song seems out of tune
         C#m*             B
Every moment I feel alone
                       E Esus4 (added F# note)
When you’re not here

When you’re not here
Everything seems so strange
Every moment disarrayed
When your not here

F#m
Close to your heart I always used to be
Don’t let the memories fade and dry away
         C#m                   A7
You’ll always be there within my heart
C#m                         F#m            
Never let the distance keep us apart

Pre-verse: C#m B A/ C#m B A

Verse:
When you’re not here
All I seem to do
Is think of times I’ve spent with you
When you’re not here

Bridge:
C#m
I’ve lost a half of me
               A                         E/G# C#m
It’s not supposed or meant to be
C#m
When we started out
                         A                                 B              
We thought we’d breach the barriers and cross the walls

When you’re not here
All I seem to do
Is think of times I’ve spent with you
When you’re not here

Personnel:

SmithC : Original melody/lyrics, lead and backing vocals
Henry Mittnacht: Arrangement, orchestration, acoustic guitar, harmony vocals, mix/master
Andy Gupta: Part-lyric, bass
Title: Re: When You're Not Here (SmithC/Andy Gupta/Docmidnite)
Post by: docmidnite on December 24, 2014, 03:59:51 AM
Thank you guys, Andy and SmithC, for letting me part of your songs!

To me it's kinda like a stone carver. I have the raw stone and just carve off stuff to reveal the core  ;D
Title: Re: When You're Not Here (SmithC/Andy Gupta/Docmidnite)
Post by: stoman on December 26, 2014, 04:47:46 AM
Lovely!

Great arrangement, Henry.
Title: Re: When You're Not Here (SmithC/Andy Gupta/Docmidnite)
Post by: docmidnite on December 26, 2014, 05:38:19 AM
Lovely!

Great arrangement, Henry.

Danke Dir, Steffen! :)
Title: Re: When You're Not Here (SmithC/Andy Gupta/Docmidnite)
Post by: SmithC on December 27, 2014, 08:26:46 AM
Andy

This song was for you...had to bring out all my feelings :)

Smithie

I am glad to be part of this collaboration, in which both Smithie and Henry were at the top of their games!!

Smithie - This is one of the best song's you've composed, both lyrically and melody-wise. Your vocal is top drawer - wonderful feeling. Well done!

Henry -  A fantastic production, you took this song musically to a place I would never would have thought of. A very tasteful orchestral arrangement indeed. Amazing. Your harmony vocals are spot on as well. And not to forget the super mix!!

Finally, this one is dedicated to all the people, no, the stars, who used to be regulars here, and made this site one of the best. You are missed. I guess life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.

Andy


When You’re Not Here (SmithC/Andy Gupta/Henry Mittnacht) (c) 2014

Intro: Arp over F# bass note

E--------4------------2----------2---
B-------------2------------5------
G-----------------2---------------------
D--- 2------------ ------------------
A--- 2---------- --------------------
E----2---------------------------------

                        E      F#m
When you’re not here
         C#m*                  B
Every song seems out of tune
         C#m*             B
Every moment I feel alone
                       E Esus4 (added F# note)
When you’re not here

When you’re not here
Everything seems so strange
Every moment disarrayed
When your not here

F#m
Close to your heart I always used to be
Don’t let the memories fade and dry away
         C#m                   A7
You’ll always be there within my heart
C#m                         F#m            
Never let the distance keep us apart

Pre-verse: C#m B A/ C#m B A

Verse:
When you’re not here
All I seem to do
Is think of times I’ve spent with you
When you’re not here

Bridge:
C#m
I’ve lost a half of me
               A                         E/G# C#m
It’s not supposed or meant to be
C#m
When we started out
                         A                                 B              
We thought we’d breach the barriers and cross the walls

When you’re not here
All I seem to do
Is think of times I’ve spent with you
When you’re not here

Personnel:

SmithC : Original melody/lyrics, lead and backing vocals
Henry Mittnacht: Arrangement, orchestration, acoustic guitar, harmony vocals, mix/master
Andy Gupta: Part-lyric, bass
Title: Re: When You're Not Here (SmithC/Andy Gupta/Docmidnite)
Post by: SmithC on December 27, 2014, 08:31:08 AM
Thank you guys, Andy and SmithC, for letting me part of your songs!

To me it's kinda like a stone carver. I have the raw stone and just carve off stuff to reveal the core  ;D

Henry

You have been a true artisan :) :)

You've really curved out a master piece :)

Smithie
Title: Re: When You're Not Here (SmithC/Andy Gupta/Docmidnite)
Post by: Zax on December 27, 2014, 08:29:21 PM
This is beautiful!!!!

Very well done!!!

Frank
Title: Re: When You're Not Here (SmithC/Andy Gupta/Docmidnite)
Post by: SmithC on December 28, 2014, 11:02:08 AM
This is beautiful!!!!

Very well done!!!

Frank

It's great to know you've liked it Frank  :)

Smithie
Title: Re: When You're Not Here (SmithC/AndyG/Docmidnite)
Post by: Errol on January 04, 2015, 07:49:50 PM
Wow! Simply wonderful.  :)
Title: Re: When You're Not Here (SmithC/AndyG/Docmidnite)
Post by: Paulo on January 07, 2015, 12:52:11 PM
Oh... That's a huge production, Doc...

... I mean, HUGE, dig?...



Title: Re: When You're Not Here (SmithC/AndyG/Docmidnite)
Post by: docmidnite on January 08, 2015, 01:29:22 AM
Errol, Paulo
thanks for listening!
@Paulo: huge? well, I have HUGE cans...LOL
Title: Re: When You're Not Here (SmithC/AndyG/Docmidnite)
Post by: rightonthemark on January 10, 2015, 11:06:14 AM
nice job.
sounds great.
love smithc's voice.
Title: Re: When You're Not Here (SmithC/AndyG/Docmidnite)
Post by: cyclone on January 10, 2015, 01:29:04 PM
 this one is dedicated to all the people, no, the stars, who used to be regulars here, and made this site one of the best. You are missed. I guess life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.
This is the stuff of heartfelt music.Great piece.
Cyclone
 
Title: Re: When You're Not Here (SmithC/AndyG/Docmidnite)
Post by: AndyG6508 on January 11, 2015, 12:27:34 PM
Much appreciated Mark, glad you like!
Yes, I am a fan of Smithie's voice too :)
Andy
nice job.
sounds great.
love smithc's voice.

Title: Re: When You're Not Here (SmithC/AndyG/Docmidnite)
Post by: AndyG6508 on January 11, 2015, 12:30:34 PM
Thanks Tim, much appreciated.

Andy
this one is dedicated to all the people, no, the stars, who used to be regulars here, and made this site one of the best. You are missed. I guess life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.
This is the stuff of heartfelt music.Great piece.
Cyclone
 
Title: Re: When You're Not Here (SmithC/AndyG/Docmidnite)
Post by: SmithC on January 12, 2015, 06:20:47 AM
nice job.
sounds great.
love smithc's voice.


Thanks buddy for liking the song  :) :)

Smithie