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Title: The Ghost Of You - Finished
Post by: Billy on June 22, 2008, 03:12:24 PM
Thanks to Jessica and her wonderful voice and thank you Paul for letting me mess with your lyrics.

CREDITS
Lyrics - Paul Dempsey
Vocal - Jessica Rasche
Music - Aidan

THE GHOST OF YOU (Paul Dempsey)

The walls witness
All my struggles
Can you hear me cry?
I hurt so much inside

The night's are long
And you're not here
And the past refuses to die
Refuses to hide

I'm a lost soul
Trying not to remember
While recalling
What I miss most of you
I don't want to forget you
But I'm seeing only the ghost of you

Helplessly clutching
Your pillow
It still carries your scent
Like a sweet memory

And I feel your spirit
As strong as any love can be
Pulling me, haunting me
But in time will fade

I search for simple sanity
While sleeping and weeping
With the ghost of you

I'm a lost soul
Trying not to remember
While recalling
What I miss most of you
Trying not to remember
While seeing only the ghost of you
Title: Re: The Ghost Of You - Finished
Post by: PVD on June 22, 2008, 03:44:20 PM
Aidan/Jessica:

By far all I thought it could be and beyond.  Aidan thanks for taking this in the direction of your "Ghosts of Auschwitz" piece, still one of my favorites. Since these lyrics grew from that piece, it is now a worthy companion.

Jess, thanks for rethinking your participation, I think you own this one.

Paul
Title: Re: The Ghost Of You - Finished
Post by: Paulo on June 23, 2008, 06:36:30 AM
So Preety  :)...

... Aidan, what are those orchestra sounds?
Title: Re: The Ghost Of You - Finished
Post by: Billy on June 23, 2008, 12:21:59 PM
OK I've replaced the original song above with a new remixed version which should be better.

Thanks for the tip Nick!  ;)
Title: Re: The Ghost Of You - Finished
Post by: Studioplayer on June 23, 2008, 01:42:22 PM
That was really nice guys. Beautiful singing Jessica.  8)

Dave
Title: Re: The Ghost Of You - Finished
Post by: Jessica Rasche on June 23, 2008, 05:47:57 PM
How beautifully done.  It is so sensitive and beautiful, it makes me tear up! 

Thank You so much for allowing me to sing on this song.  I hope that you we can work again together, so please keep me in mind for any of your future projects.

Hugs to all!
 ;)

EDIT:  Would you all mind if I posted this onto my MySpace Page>credit of course will be given. Thank You.
Title: Re: The Ghost Of You - Finished
Post by: NickT on June 23, 2008, 05:49:26 PM
Very nice!  8)

I like what you did with the mix.

Very nice Jessica.

Nick
Title: Re: The Ghost Of You - Finished
Post by: Ali Kat on June 25, 2008, 11:53:47 AM
I'm a huge fan of Aidan and PVD already.....wish I had more time to work with you guys more often.

But, Jessica you did an AMAZING!!!!! job on this song.  Beautiful voice.   Now I'm a fan of yours too.


Great job by all.

Title: Re: The Ghost Of You - Finished
Post by: Jessica Rasche on June 25, 2008, 04:09:19 PM
Thank You Ali---- I have been a fan of yours since I started online collaborations, first seeing you over at the other site, and here, and of course I love the stuff your your Myspace page!  Your great girl! ;)
Title: Re: The Ghost Of You - Finished
Post by: Bobby Watson on June 25, 2008, 04:47:51 PM

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Title: Re: The Ghost Of You - Finished
Post by: CosmicDolphin on July 04, 2008, 05:35:12 PM
Aidan you always amaze me with your work, you seem to be able to jump between different styles of music and keep knocking out quality stuff.....oh and a nice mix  :)

Jess - The vocals are awesome...really do justice to Pauls lyrics

I hope this makes the next CD

CD
Title: Re: The Ghost Of You - Finished
Post by: showbird on July 04, 2008, 08:37:38 PM
I loved it!

Well sung and the mix is super.  8)

Yes fantastic well balanced and tones mix.

Man! I love those strings and this female singer did such a wonderful job on the vocals.
The pitch singing wise and mellow touches are there. Spot on!

This is now the second project I heard here. I am new. And this one is a work of a master
crafter.  8)

I noticed the views are not as many as some of projects that have been finished but none the less
"greatness" sometimes is not as noticed as it should be.

I'm a fan

Showbird  8)
Title: Re: The Ghost Of You - Finished
Post by: stoman on July 04, 2008, 11:22:35 PM
This is doubtlessly the best song I've heard at this site so far! Perfect instrumental work, and wonderful vocals.

Wow. I'm sure I'll listen to this song many times more from now on.

Amazed,
  Steffen
Title: Re: The Ghost Of You - Finished
Post by: jeff on July 05, 2008, 05:48:19 AM
Very Nice.

Jeff
Title: Re: The Ghost Of You - Finished
Post by: Jessica Rasche on July 05, 2008, 10:47:47 AM
This was a very beautifully written song, and the lyrics were so beautiful I had no problem finding an emotion to sing with.  I appreciate the kind comments on my vocals.

However, I have received comments on the soft vocals, where it seems I am just a little pitchy.  I do hear this, but it seems as though the masses enjoy it as is.  To me, I left those areas and figured they fit to the emotion of the song, but Adian, if you would like I can re-take on these trouble spots.   :)

   
Title: Re: The Ghost Of You - Finished
Post by: Billy on July 05, 2008, 12:38:21 PM
Quote from: Jessica Rasche on July 05, 2008, 10:47:47 AM

However, I have received comments on the soft vocals, where it seems I am just a little pitchy.  I do hear this, but it seems as though the masses enjoy it as is.  To me, I left those areas and figured they fit to the emotion of the song, but Adian, if you would like I can re-take on these trouble spots.   :)

   

Jess - we are not machines! We all have our frailties and imperfections and that's what makes us unique. It was indeed the emotional content of your voice that was paramount. I don't know of any singer professional or otherwise that can sing in perfect tuning. Not audiable to our ears but if lined up against some electronic tuning apparatus the vocal will register slightly off key (some notes may be spot on...but not all). I'm happy (nee delighted) with your performance....if you're not, then you can re-track at your convenience. Personally, I wouldn't worry about it my dear!

Thanks for all your kind comments!

Aidan.
Title: Re: The Ghost Of You - Finished
Post by: CosmicDolphin on July 05, 2008, 02:54:47 PM
Quote from: Aidan on July 05, 2008, 12:38:21 PM
Quote from: Jessica Rasche on July 05, 2008, 10:47:47 AM

However, I have received comments on the soft vocals, where it seems I am just a little pitchy.  I do hear this, but it seems as though the masses enjoy it as is.  To me, I left those areas and figured they fit to the emotion of the song, but Adian, if you would like I can re-take on these trouble spots.   :)

   

if you're not, then you can re-track at your convenience.


Or resort to melodyne like the rest of us  ;D   ......I didn't think it needed anything personally.

CD
Title: Re: The Ghost Of You - Finished
Post by: NickT on July 05, 2008, 04:52:38 PM
I didn't think it needed any work either.

I enjoyed the performance.

Nick
Title: Re: The Ghost Of You - Finished
Post by: Jessica Rasche on July 05, 2008, 05:43:32 PM
Ok all, then the way I feel about it is, if your all happy, I am happy.  I really am fine with how I sang it, the soft parts to me show emotional connection to the words.  So they stay.  All this came because a Talent Rep from www.showcase.com of which I put the song on (thank you Adian and Paul for allowing me to do so), he mentioned to tighten them up because they took from my performance. 

Thank you for the encouragement friends.  :)
Title: Re: The Ghost Of You - Finished
Post by: Pleasuredome on July 06, 2008, 12:47:51 AM
Totally captivating and awesome piece of wonderful music!

I don't hear the intonation issues apart from the minor imperfections that make us human J.

You did good gal, real good :) :)

Wonderful orchestration and mixing BTW Aidan 8) 8) 8)