I think if I'm lucky enough to live a long life, I would like to look back on it and believe that I took advantage of as many opportunities as I could. The chances we are afforded in life are often not of our own making and are sheer luck but our choice about whether we take those chances are purely down to us.
For the last seven years I have been doing a job that I love, working with people who love to sing. It wasn't something I ever dared hope I would be able to do but I was lucky that the opportunity arose. However, the choice to take a huge risk by changing my career, when I had a mortgage and all other household bills to pay all on my own was something I was frightened by. I still did it though. I'm a huge believer in going out and getting what you want.
The song I've chosen was a number 5 hit in the UK in 1994. It was an anthem for believing in your own choices but showing respect for those who have been there before you. I hope you enjoy my version.
I recorded the keys and vocal together using a condenser mic, thus the clattering of my nails on the keys. I added the drums and bass in afterwards. I know it's really the wrong way round but I don't play the drums well enough to start my recording with them.
Thanks for listening.
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Thank you for your encouraging comments.
I don't hear any nails clicking. I also don't think I've heard this before. Great song!
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Thank you very much @jerrytsuseer.
You get a good vocal sound with the mic so far away. I usually record with it up close. I need to work on adding bass and drums to my songs too. I am really not sure what parts to start with. May be easiest to play guitar and maybe sing to a backing track or just a drum machine that I can replace later. Something to look into.
Anyway, loved the song and great to hear you again last night.
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Its a really good mic...it wasn't super expensive...about £150 I think.
Loved hearing Lazurus last night. you do it so well . do you play it in the same key as the original? Might have a go at learning it, myself.
I think I do it in the same key (A), but then my voice is fairly similar to his. I'd love to hear your version. I've done a few of his other songs, but some are just too complex with varying time signatures.
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BEER.Awesome Barbara! I recognize it instantly! Was it really only a number 5 hit? What else was going on in the UK charts at the time?
Ah thanks. It's a fab song. I think I played it a little bit too slow. I'm glad you recognised it..It means I'm doing something right.
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I like the quality of the sound I'm hearing, music is clearly your thing. The was you do it with easy is something to be applauded, great entry!
Thank you for your kind comments.
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That was so bold of you, changing your career with all the bills on ground. You grabbed your opportunities with both hands 🥰😂.
You clearly put so much effort into this video, I enjoyed your entry🤗❤. Thank you very much for participating this week 🤗❤❤
Thank you for your kind comments. It was such a huge risk but it turned out to be a good choice fortunately.
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Un maestro una vez me dijo que la oportunidad es: Preparación + Suerte. Las oportunidades siempre llegan pero debemos estar preparados para aprovecharlas, por éso debemos siempre tener fe en lo que hacemos! La fe mantiene la esperanza para que la preparación no muera!
Excelente interpretación del tema! Amo tu voz.
Un abrazo fraternal.
Thank you for your kind encouragement. Yes I think preparation is all part of opportunity..you have to create some opportunities yourself.
I don't get impressed quite too often but you just blew me away (as you always do) 🤩❤️❤️❤️💯. I've never heard the song before though. I wasn't even born yet at its release 😅 but it's definitely a must-check. Thank you for this beautiful cover ✨❤️
Thank you so much for your kind comments. It was a big hit in the United Kingdom.
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