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Title: The power of love - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Post by: Hilary on December 06, 2012, 03:49:03 AM
What a fabulous song and what amazing lyrics. Oh boy, I'm so pleased I've finally managed to get this recorded - live from the dining room, simultaneous, internal mics.

Holly Johnson, who co-wrote the song, later reminisced: "I always felt like The Power Of Love was the record that would save me in this life. There is a biblical aspect to its spirituality and passion; the fact that love is the only thing that matters in the end."

nuff said x

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Title: Re: The power of love - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Post by: henwrench on December 06, 2012, 04:13:19 AM
Fantastic, superb performance and you really captured it well. Very good recording to compliment the top notch delivery. Well done.

                                                         henwrench
Title: Re: The power of love - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Post by: Hilary on December 06, 2012, 04:21:24 AM
Thanks Henny :)
Title: Re: The power of love - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Post by: Tangled Wires on December 06, 2012, 04:22:32 AM
This is a cracking version Haylie, always loved this song. I really like the way you have slightly changed the delivery of the verses, just a little more "hurried" than the original, it gives it a nice twist.

Heard a new version of this on the radio yesterday which has been done by Gabrielle Aplin (apparently...had to Google it!!) and reckon yours is just as good
Title: Re: The power of love - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Post by: thetworegs on December 06, 2012, 04:37:03 AM
Voice and Guitar you can't beat it....... great job on this Haylie...Bravo
Title: Re: The power of love - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Post by: The Reverend 48 on December 06, 2012, 04:53:02 AM
This has always been a favourite of mine
Your stripped down version really delivers the sentiment behind this
Beautiful and so original and fresh!
Title: Re: The power of love - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Post by: Hilary on December 06, 2012, 05:32:05 AM
Thanks guys, you are all such amazing musicians it means a lot

Quote from: The Reverend 48 on December 06, 2012, 04:53:02 AMBeautiful and so original and fresh!

Rev48 - I can't claim too much originality on - this Gabrielle Aplin first slowed it down before I made it a bit faster, although I like to think I've done my own thing! Here's her version if you want a looksee


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNpeK7sDLzE

Quote from: Tangled Wires on December 06, 2012, 04:22:32 AMHeard a new version of this on the radio yesterday which has been done by Gabrielle Aplin (apparently...had to Google it!!) and reckon yours is just as good

Crikey thanks Andrew, her version is just stunning!
Title: Re: The power of love - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Post by: The Reverend 48 on December 06, 2012, 05:45:01 AM
Quote from: Hilary on December 06, 2012, 05:32:05 AMThanks guys, you are all such amazing musicians it means a lot

Quote from: The Reverend 48 on December 06, 2012, 04:53:02 AMBeautiful and so original and fresh!

Rev48 - I can't claim too much originality on - this Gabrielle Aplin first slowed it down before I did, although I like to think I've done my own thing! Here's her version if you want a looksee
Haylie I stand by my comments
I have heard this version and it is beautiful as well but I thought your phrasing and guitar work made yours more edgy and fresh
PS I'm always right LOL
Title: Re: The power of love - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Post by: Hilary on December 06, 2012, 05:46:32 AM
Quote from: The Reverend 48 on December 06, 2012, 05:45:01 AM
Quote from: Hilary on December 06, 2012, 05:32:05 AMThanks guys, you are all such amazing musicians it means a lot

Quote from: The Reverend 48 on December 06, 2012, 04:53:02 AMBeautiful and so original and fresh!

Rev48 - I can't claim too much originality on - this Gabrielle Aplin first slowed it down before I did, although I like to think I've done my own thing! Here's her version if you want a looksee
Haylie I stand by my comments
I have heard this version and it is beautiful as well but I thought your phrasing and guitar work made yours more edgy and fresh
PS I'm always right LOL

Oh well, if you insist  ;D ;D
Title: Re: The power of love - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Post by: SharksDontSleep on December 06, 2012, 06:56:10 AM
Gotta say I like this too Haylie.
Simple recording & delivery which really shows your voice off at it's best.
I like the phrasing too.
Quote from: thetworegs on December 06, 2012, 04:37:03 AMVoice and Guitar you can't beat it
Spot On

Smooth
8)
Title: Re: The power of love - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Post by: bruno on December 06, 2012, 12:02:27 PM
Nicely done Haylie. Excellent controlled VOX, bare bones recording, nice balance in the recording and not swamped in effects. Really well done - take a bow Mrs F :-)

B.
Title: Re: The power of love - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Post by: Hilary on December 06, 2012, 12:04:36 PM
Thanks Sharky and Mr B :)
Title: Re: The power of love - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Post by: Gnasty on December 06, 2012, 03:28:04 PM


Perfect great performance Haylie. Me likes it a lot!!
Title: Re: The power of love - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Post by: Oldrottenhead on December 07, 2012, 02:39:17 AM
gaun yersel haylie. braw.