It's Impossible

[SE]

Just, wow that's just a superb rendition, big respect, loved it!!!

[chapperz66]

Oh my word - this is just beautiful.  You have a fine, expressive voice and the piano playing is sublime.  I'm guessing that this is a real piano, right? 

I would love to know how you recorded this. Mics etc.  I'm always interested.

This is one of my mum's favourite songs so I will definately play her your version.  I know she will love it.

Awesome.

Paul

[heg577]

Oh my word - this is just beautiful.  You have a fine, expressive voice and the piano playing is sublime.  I'm guessing that this is a real piano, right? 

I would love to know how you recorded this. Mics etc.  I'm always interested.

This is one of my mum's favourite songs so I will definately play her your version.  I know she will love it.

Awesome.

Paul

Thank you, Paul and everyone else who has kindly commented on this song.
I have been considering writing an analysis/explanation of how this track was put together, I just wasn't really sure if it would be of interest to anyone. But since Paul's comments and question I have decided to do so..

This is not a real piano, Paul, it is an "M-Audio Keystation 88" - it is somewhat difficult to play in that it has only half-weighted keys and no sustain pedal, but I have developed a way to play it to get the best out of it.
The sample, in garage band, is named as a "Live Classical Piano" and I add a little extra reverb to it.
The chords were found on the internet and I made a few minor alterations to the extensions that I think suit the feel of the song better.
The chords under the vocal in the first verse were played in a very simple way in order to leave room to build tension and feeling as the song progressed.
The second verse includes a track with "Tremelo Whirly" low in the mix to add a little colour and warmth.
The solo part was recorded seperately - I wanted to avoid playing the melody, here, in order that I could come back to the melody in the third verse; the piano chords are played with a little more attack.
I added "Hollywood Strings" to the third verse in order to create a more dramatic dynamic before the song reaches its final few gentle bars and conclusion.
The vocal was recorded on my "sE2000" in one take, apart from the very last "impossible", which was added as an afterthought.

Everything was recorded/played and mixed in "Garageband" on my old Apple Mac, which has a rather noisy fan that one can hear when the volume is turned up - because I forgot to pull the battery out before recording the vocal, one can also hear the clock ticking on the wall..

And finally, Paul, I would be delighted to learn what your Mum has to say about it..
Thanks again.

[64Guitars]

I have been considering writing an analysis/explanation of how this track was put together, I just wasn't really sure if it would be of interest to anyone.

I'm always interested in hearing how a recording was made. And I think most other members are too. It's a key part of what Songcrafters is about. Reading about how a recording was made is often educational and inspiring. And it gives us a better understanding of what we're listening to, making it easier to comment.

When people post a song and say nothing about it, I don't know what I'm listening to. For all I know, they could be singing over a backing track they downloaded from the web. So, please EVERYONE, always tell us as much as you can about your song when you post it. Tell us which parts you played, what instruments you used, what recorder and/or DAW, effects, apps, mastering tools or services (LANDR, for example), and anything else you can think of. As musicians, we're very interested in the process of creating music, not just the end result.

Your piano playing is astounding on this recording, as is your vocal. And the overall production quality is excellent. Well done!

[Hook]

This is absolutely marvelous, what a voice you have. I love your arrangement I love the gentleness of it it's Splendid brother.
Rock on!

[fenderbender]

Blxxxdy great version heg.
Classy vocals and great piano work.

Brilliant.

Tommy

[chapperz66]

Oh my word - this is just beautiful.  You have a fine, expressive voice and the piano playing is sublime. 

This is one of my mum's favourite songs so I will definately play her your version.  I know she will love it.

Awesome.

Paul

And finally, Paul, I would be delighted to learn what your Mum has to say about it..
Thanks again.

I played your version to her yesterday and, as expected, she loved it!

Paul

[heg577]

Oh my word - this is just beautiful.  You have a fine, expressive voice and the piano playing is sublime. 

This is one of my mum's favourite songs so I will definately play her your version.  I know she will love it.

Awesome.

Paul

And finally, Paul, I would be delighted to learn what your Mum has to say about it..
Thanks again.

I played your version to her yesterday and, as expected, she loved it!

Paul

Thank you, Paul - I am delighted to hear that your mother enjoyed this version of a song she loves..

[Hilary]

 

[Johnny Robbo]

Forgot how good this version is. Back for another go!