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| said 271 days ago | |
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Excellent I can tell you took time with this, very nice I agree w/ Kenta it will take many more listens to fully grasp |
 | magnatone said 271 days ago |
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Le Bal wow blakey, this is incredible. I was going to ask if you could post the lyrics in English but then realized you have with every other line (brilliant!) This is an amazing work - congratulations on bringing it forth! |
 | Moviz said 270 days ago |
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Excellent in every respect. The vocals, instruments the recording, lyrics and bells... who could forget the bells? LOL (I think we're psychic). (Thanks for the 'fave' on my song too) I really enjoyed this and I was listening to your voice and trying to keep up with the French pronunciation as well as read the English, but I'll have to do it again to keep up, cheers M |
 | thoddi said 270 days ago |
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the Maid of Orleans? This must be the story of Joan of Arc... I have been to the church/museum that is put up in her honor in Rouen some years ago. It is an amazing, breath taking story... Your music is so classic and you have made a suited mood for the story. Brilliant lyrics, and I see how you couldn't reduce it by a word:) This made me do some research on the web to freshen up a bit on the things I remembered about her. She is indeed a saint. |
 | echoroom said 270 days ago |
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Beau You dont post songs often Marc, but when you do, its always worth the wiat. This is truely haunting - the bells and delicate keyboards create a fantastic atmosphere, and your vocal on this is great - husky, deep, emotional. I love how the mood changes throughout the track, becoming truely uplifting as the drums kick in. Always a treat to have a new track from you my friend - you've spoiled us with this. steve |
 | blaky smith said 268 days ago |
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Steve it's always a pleasure to read your comment... This message well pleases me, believe me greatly appreciated. I'm glad you like it, Thanks Marc |
 | Macaudion said 270 days ago |
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I would be speechless except, I just gotta say something Absolument, assommant et, sur tous les comptes ! Quelle oeuvre d'art tonnante! Combien de temps il a pris pour composer ceci? Combien de temps a-t-il pris pour l'excuter? De faon saisissante, beau Merci, de partager ceci avec nous! Dion |
 | Doug Somers said 270 days ago |
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The work of a troubador with great skill in conveying the subtlety and depth of emotion of his stories. Well written, sensitively performed. A treat for us! Felicitations! - et merci beaucoup. Doug |
 | Dj French Toast said 270 days ago |
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Beautiful And brilliant ! Wonderful piece man . |
 | bud said 270 days ago |
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Beautiful production and great vocals. This is on a whole different level - excellent story telling and patience - patience. Wonderful. |
 | Feter said 270 days ago |
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Le bal de Minuit what a repectful work ...I loved the lyircs .. the insteruments you used so much appeal to the age of the story and the era ..but then its all so modern and imagenary ..welldone my friend one of your best !!! thnx for sharin !! |
 | apb said 270 days ago |
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Speechless .. almost ..:o) .. really alot of work gone into this and it paid off. This is excellent Marc. Jeanne of Arc as a waltzing ghost until dawn .. really works for me! Hauntingly timeless. Deep bows. |
 | lengold said 270 days ago |
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THis is absolutely hauntingly beautiful. I love the way it takes its time to build. Glorious production with superb music, lyrics and vocals. Immediate download. Cheers Len |
 | Vic Holman said 270 days ago |
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wow Marc!! this is very epic! what a very big sound and production in the mix is great. I totally love this it takes me away into a different world. Also, you always write a great story in the lyrics. It is an event when you do post a song. |
 | Bowman said 270 days ago |
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Your music... always touches my heart. This has an intimate poetry and passion that in some ways remind me of Elton's "Candles in the Wind" yet it's very different and uniquely yours. Beautiful Marc. Charlie |
 | Lenny Zero said 270 days ago |
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A piece of art. Thank you for sharing this. |
 | clementine said 269 days ago |
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Encore bravo Encore bravo... ! Tu as eu raison de ne pas attendre plus longtemps !!! Gros bisous |
 | Rosita said 269 days ago |
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Touching tribute to Jeanne d'Arc... Nice to hear a new song from you Marc. Great instrumentation and production. Your voice sounds deep and emotional, your lyrics are excellent. I love it. Rosita |
 | jiguma said 269 days ago |
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Beautiful post Marc! I love the way this eases into it's structure over the first verse or so - you can hear the legend taking shape through your excellent construction. Really like what you've done here! btw .. After visiting Rouen and Domremy, we felt quite a connection with Jeanne d'Arc, and I wrote this song: http://www.macjams.com/song/15372 . Merci, Neil |
 | saymme said 269 days ago |
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...10z This touched a deep chord in me, heard it many times now and its just as beautiful every time. . heard it first time last nite, it put a tear in my eye its SO GREAT, can't find the right word wow...such a treat to hear lyrics in a language I don't understand!Awesome You have the lyrics here with translation : ) Very soothing, meditative TENS across the board in my book -i dont vote ThankYou courtsey to You ( : FAVED & DL !! |
 | Doadars Uncle said 268 days ago |
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Hey Marc! Love and courage. What a tragic story. Very well presented! The evolutions were so subtle in this tune, they surprised me, in a very good way. Well done! Doug |
 | lavalamp said 268 days ago |
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Great stuff Appreciate your craftsmanship. Hard work. Well-done. And thanks for fav-ing my sound. Merci beau coup, Bonjour LL |
 | Monkaton said 268 days ago |
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Goodbye King Very good instrumentation, and I especially liked the line: "the axe of the executioner, my cheek on the block, and my head waltzed" Very moving. |
 | futzpucker said 268 days ago |
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Overwhelming... I am absolutely amazed at the scope of this project, which in my mind (and obviously in the minds of others here) is a complete success on many levels. This is a magnificent work in every way. The instrumentation is very effective and well thought out. Your vocal track is perfect for telling the story, and what a story you've told! To repeat myself - I am amazed. Congratulations on this spectacular piece of music. |
 | drakonis said 267 days ago |
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Deliciously dark ballad and story I really love what you have done here. What an inspiring story, with beautiful backing music to carry it on. And you have a wonderful voice, and sang this with the perfect style of emotion, sort of a longing and anger dulled by resignation. And then to translate it to English for a wider audience, that was even more work, and I appreciate that very much. It helped me understand and follow the story. I think your orchestration is perfect and the music is great. I have one minor suggestion, if it is OK. When the music first starts, there are some low synthesizers playing long chords. The sound is very rich and warm, which is good... but they also sound a little too loud, especially in the lower midrange area (maybe around 200 Hz) and perhaps you want to use the equalizer to lower that frequency on that track a little. It makes them sound too "boomy", I think. After about a minute, the volume goes down, and it is not so noticeable... it is only a problem near the beginning. I hope this is helpful. Overall, this is gorgeous! ttfn, Drakonis |
 | kristyjo said 267 days ago |
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I'm sure- this took you many, many hours of thought and work. It was surely worth it! An epic story that should be remembered. Thank you so much for translating it to English! The backing instruments were excellent, too. so many wonderful things happening here in the music! |
 | Robert Rayner said 266 days ago |
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Superb! This is such a lovely song! Although I speak very little Francais, I love the accent. A beautiful melodic waltz and those bells........just great |
 | Mystified said 266 days ago |
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Waltz Pathtique Beautiful voice and a beautiful song. I can see why you could not cut out any more of the words...and I'm glad you did not! Thank you for sharing this lovely inspiration here :) |
 | pumpkinxo said 265 days ago |
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Tres beau.... Tu sais deja ce que je pense... C'est tres beau, la melodie, ta voix... l'evolution dans la voix, l'emotion qui en ressort... Bravo papa, une reussite de plus... |
 | ziti said 265 days ago |
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awesome really really great work here. congratulations on a beautiful work. deep bows z |
 | paul f. page said 264 days ago |
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I echo... ...the general thoughts of all who have heard this so far. It is just a stunning orchestration of a powerful lyric. The precise care you have taken with each instrument is evident (though not obvious!)and you created a very rich carpet for this story. Your mix is about as perfect as it could be. (Ah, I agree that the tubular bells are a perfect addition...so poignant.) It's impossible to not be drawn into your work as it is consistently solid and well-thought-out. Very much enjoyed. Peace. Paul |
 | dajama said 255 days ago |
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This is a remarkable piece of music You have produced soemthing profound and distinctive here. Your voice sounds terrific, as always! The instrumentation is very effective, and I love the arrangement. You do a marvellous job of building the mood through the track, and I love the sounds you use. Those flutes (or pan pipes?) sounds great. A very impressive piece. Kudos, my friend. Nicely done. Peace. |
 | estellie said 252 days ago |
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thanks for sharing this with us! deeply, deeply touched by this piece, and even though it took me a while to get to listen to it, I still wanted to leave a comment and let you know how much I admire you as a poet and musician. I am in awe of your gift. Your sensibility and creativity are in union, and that is brilliance! |
 | SJB said 244 days ago |
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Le bal de Minuit A true epic and a fine tribute to the heroine of France. This is not too long at all - it's perfect. Cordialement Steve |
 | dirigent said 242 days ago |
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Le Bal de Minuit What a beautiful track, intense with a majestic and noble feeling - straight from the heart. Impressive and inspiring. Thank you for sharing this. Pure beauty and a fantastic production, great performance, bravo! |
| rustykangaroo said 231 days ago | |
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great job on this period piece these lyrics are fantastic!!! they paint a very vivid picture for us. this a great story worthy enough to be told and set to music. the gravity of this particular song makes me reflect a bit on how shallow and petty some of the themes in popular music can be. " my cheek on the block and my head waltzed" thats just a wonderful line !!! great job blaky !!! |
| said 230 days ago | |
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Jeanne Merci mon vieux, c'etait bien temps pour quelque chose a l'honneur de L'Arc en ciel |
 | richardhowardjones said 215 days ago |
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. Formidable, mon cher Marc. Une tres grande tribute a la vierge D'Orleans. Merci |
 | Bob Rodgers said 194 days ago |
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I love this Marc, beautiful piece and very much enjoyed! Wonderful lyrics and a great vocal! A superb performance! |
 | guygrooves said 188 days ago |
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You are one of the best Songwriters here Marc. I am not missing any of your songs ever. I really enjoy your songs. Your production and performance is top drawer and that distinctive vocal is so cool. Great job Marc!!! |
 | Char said 121 days ago |
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Marc, Mon merci de votre visite Luna Trick la chanson. J'ai t fascin par votre narration et la beaut de votre voix et instruments. Charlene |
 | c4rson said 115 days ago |
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Hi... Fantastic feel and mood... Great atmospheric track... Glad you posted it.... Thanks :-) |
 | BossHook said 115 days ago |
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So unique and a fantastic folk orchestration. Those woodwinds sound so Beatlesque on the George Martin side. I love the waltz feel that takes over. |
 | kassia said 80 days ago |
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wow Marc! How did I miss this when you posted it? This is incredible. Such an enormous undertaking and accomplishment. Your vocals are perfect - and the lyrics so poignant and such a story. But really, wow..the orchestration underneath and around your vocals is just amazing. Takes my breath away. Just a beautiful piece of work. Great job on this, Marc! |
 | tokai said 78 days ago |
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I just came back from the forests in France, your song reminded me of the time. Beautiful. |
Marc, your story songs make me cry- so much poetic imagery, set to the perfect music that holds it. Your voice captures the spirit of these two martyrs so that I feel their strength and their love. Most excellent all around!