This song might be difficult, I am experimenting with overlapping vocals, I am recently immersed in "Encanto" and the song "Record Player" and they are melding my mind. Sorry if this makes you crazy.
This is for the ORACLE CHALLENGE, i got a card with a circle, hands, the number 8 with descriptors of strength, evolution, transition, power...there is a site to read about it if you are interested. https://www.colettebaronreid.com/oracle/the-circle-2/
I Need To Be Strong
by Tammy Jann
© 2022
life is a circle it keeps on repeating
spinning around and I want to believe
I'll grab the ring, take control of my fate
time's passing me by I might be too late
chorus
I was plunged into darkness
then told there was light
I know there's balance
to neverending night
digging deep for my brave face
try to right the wrongs
I've been growing evolving
I need to be strong
I'm drowning and I am trying to float
will I survive if I never learn to let go
the whirlpool starts turning, pulling me in
There's power in me to help save my skin
Overlapping Vocal
I need to
overcome sorrow
envision tomorrow
find the power
to let love flower
@crisp1 Mar 2022
It is a challenge to hear all the words when you weave the vocals together, but the music you've made here is incredibly beautiful, Tammy, so it's worth it. It's almost like all the pep talks we need to give ourselves from time to time, happening all at once. Love it!
@gm7 Mar 2022
This is a great interwoven vocals...same key but different song melodies and to do this and still song like a single song is admiral. well done
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@jacobeverettwallace Mar 2022
Vocal overlapping = excellent! I think you did a great job interweaving them in a palatable manner. Lovely song with a quiet strength to it. Nicely done!
@darcistrutt Feb 2022
Comment clicked twice. I'll just add. I enjoyed my listen! :-)
@darcistrutt Feb 2022
Fun experiment. These oracle cards give some deep thoughts. The vocal on the chorus was powerful.
@whispermouse Feb 2022
LOVE the overlapped vocals, it creates so much interest. Lovely job on the challenge.
@hoppiern Feb 2022
Oh I love this - so much beauty in these honest, heartfelt lyrics and the overlapping vocal lines really work for me! Lovely song!
@quadrivium Feb 2022
The vocal overlapping is so effective! I wanna try it now. That was incredibly cool (and also poignant) to listen to.
@jaegerin Feb 2022
This is amazing! I don't know how you do it, but it's got me all tearful here. Hit the spot I guess. Love it.
@ttg105 Feb 2022
Lovely guitar tone and vocal interplay! Almost like an ancient hymn. Really creative and powerful!
@writeandwrong Feb 2022
Ah, I love the "overlapping vocal" with the circle going round and round theme. Absolutely beautiful work and the last lines bring it all to gether "envision tomorrow, find the power to let love flower." Relatable and the visuals are so well done to bring out the emotions. Superb work on the challeng and thank you for participating :)
@tseaver Feb 2022
Nice write: the layering makes for a great texture.
FWIW, the image on the SoundCloud link puts me in mind of the Nebra Sky Disc (https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/nebra-sky-disc), which I was fortunate to see in person a few years ago: it seemed somehow relevant here (in my weird brain, anyway).
@jessicagraae Feb 2022
The vocal overlapping is really cool. I love how adventurous you are. (You are inspiring me.) The context of the lyrics seem sad- yet resolute.
@tomslatter Feb 2022
Some nice guitar arpeggios to start, and some interesting vocal parts that work really well. Really strong song.
@mikeb Feb 2022
I am happy to see/hear you exploring more recording options! The only limit is your imagination! Good Tarot card interpretation.
@cindyrella Feb 2022
I love this overlapping! So effective and gorgeous too! I want to listen over and over. Stunning!
@oswlek Feb 2022
Lovely. I'd say this experiment was a success! The main target - overlapping vocals and different melodies - was my favorite part. Then again, it's hard to imagine your voice ever being too much. :)
@espae Feb 2022
The countermelodies are great. It does a good job at including the card's quirks without being terribly overt.
It has a very busy start with the two melodies at once, but it works as the song continues.
@rshakesp Feb 2022
I like overlapping vocals - (aside: TMBG do it really well) - I really enjoyed this - the overlapping melodic lines make cool harmonies. It all makes something that is apparently simple feel much more sophisticated and I like that - great work