Close Your Eyes, James Taylor/Carole King remix with me 8o)

[Harky1951]

Wow Sylvia. What a unique way to share your talent. I have always been envious of singers who can harmonize. I always sang the lead so I never trained me ear to hear that special part that makes a song so deep and rich. I am sooo impressed. Lovely....You go girl....Smiles....Pamela

[ImOfTheWoods]

@Harky1951 Thanks for your dropping by and leaving me your lovely comments, Pamela. Yes, I do love harmonies - so nice to hear you enjoyed this. Merry Christmas and have a Happy, healthy, musical New Year! 8o)

[karenmuenchen]

Hello Sylvia ...it this beautiful !!!! Dona just sent me this video !!! I did not know that she knew CK ! Carole is a fantastic musician and a such a great song writer. And your singing along makes this song so lovely ! Karen

[ImOfTheWoods]

@karenmuenchen Hallo Karen - thank you very much! Very hard to go wong when singing with CK & JT! So glad you enjoyed my little remix - it was fun to do. 8o)

[profwaldo]

Very Nicely done...sweet n' dreamy.

In fact I nearly went back to sleep but alas,

I must head off for work...,singin' the blues.

Beautiful ! Have a sunny one ! :-))

[ImOfTheWoods]

@profwaldo Thanks for dropping in, Wally, and for the nice comment! You too. 8o)

[JLSTaylor]

Well good evening, Ms. Sylvia Songbird. What lovely gentle harmonies you added to this great classic. Hey, I was at the show but where were YOU?? What do you mean taking an important call on your banana phone?!! Sheeh ... tee hee! =)

[ImOfTheWoods]

@JLSTaylor Hi Marina - thank you so much! You mean you actually got to see these two live?? Lucky you!!! I'll bet it was wonderful. Yes, I'm always on that darned old phone lol 8o)

[karaokewoman4life]

Beautiful Songbird!! jackie

[ImOfTheWoods]

@karaokewoman4life Thanks so much, Jackie - I can sure pick my singing mates, can't I?? lol And what a guitarist! He's pure magic. 8o)

[zazamaxi]

HOW BEAUTIFUL IS THIS !!! WOW, I am definitely loving this. THANK YOU. BRAVO

[ImOfTheWoods]

@zazamaxi Thank you so much dear Maxi - you are so kind to me! Have to give most of the credit (99.9%) where it is due, of course, to James Taylor & Carole King and of course Dona' for sending me the CD. 8o)

[onewomanandsomesongs]

Better than the original, haha! I'll bet that if James Taylor and Carol King heard this remix, they would want to re-release it with you and your harmonies! I was listening to "The Unpredictable Path" the other day, and I love your harmonies so much. I'm gonna feature it again.....you just have an angelic voice, that's a fact. :) Janet

[ImOfTheWoods]

@onewomanandsomesongs Hi Janet - you are too kind to me, but what lovely things to say. And hey, thanks for the highlight - you are surely the star of that one, with your beautiful song & vocals. Have a wonderful week, Janet. 8o)

[leobluesy]

Sounds really nice........ brilliant vocals.... that Taylor guy is ok too :*)

You sound great working along with type of rhythm..... it focuses you perfectly.

Well done

Leo

[ImOfTheWoods]

@leobluesy Hey, thanks very much for the kind words, Leo - made me laugh, too. Thanks for your feedback, I really appreciate it - yes I guess I should watch more for this type of rhythm - singing this song was so easy for me, yet many of my other songs I really struggle with. Need more easy ones.

[leobluesy]

@ImOfTheWoods Hi Sylvia....doesnt sound easy.... you did a good job....I think that the rhythm and percussive feel of the track locked you into the groove.. It worked well anyway........

Leo

[ImOfTheWoods]

@leobluesy hmmm, I think you're right, Leo - totally locked into the groove. Thanks again. 8o)

[mktmic7]

awesome sylvia

[ImOfTheWoods]

@mktmic7 Thank you very much, Mike.

[cefdad]

Pretty cool! What a gift. Thanks for sharing.

[ImOfTheWoods]

@cefdad Thanks very much, Brian - yes I was vey touched by this gift from Dona'.

[allshookup1977]

That was quite lovely Sylvia! Your singing was beautiful, you sound great with James and Carol! That was a neat cd gift from Dona, very cool! Well done, I enjoyed this very much! Cheers! ... FrAnK

[ImOfTheWoods]

@allshookup1977 Thank you very much, Frank - yes, I feel so lucky that my friend Dona' sent me this beautiful gift of music.

[imalittlemidget]

I really enjoyed this!! You should have sung on the original!! You sound wonderful!!

[ImOfTheWoods]

@imalittlemidget Thanks very much, AnneMarie! Yes, I wish.

[monicasmix]

Really beautiful Sylvia!!! 5*****

Monica

[ImOfTheWoods]

@monicasmix Thank you very much, Monica! Yes, the music of James Taylor and Carole King is very beautiful, and I surely just added a little frill.

[TanteA]

Hallo Sylvia, this was really beautiful to listen. I love this song very very much.

Nice greetings from Anette

[ImOfTheWoods]

@TanteA Hello Anette - thank you so much - I wasn't sure if I should even do this, so I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it. I am wishing you a speedy recovery from your cold, and hope your next guitar piece is making progress in the meantime.

[babs7965]

This is a song for these bad weather days in Germany, sit on the sofa with a woolen blanket, a candle and a nice cup of tea... !

Thank´s Sylivia, I enjoy it.... !

Love Barbara

[ImOfTheWoods]

@babs7965 Hello Barbara - you paint such a lovely picture snuggled up over there in Germany. It's getting cold here, too.  Thank you for your kind comments!

[cadwalladee]

Well, it certainly seems to have gone over well with the audience! Just listen to them cheer! Beautifully (and subtlely) done, Sylvia!

[ImOfTheWoods]

@cadwalladee Thank you, Scott - lol, I tried to fade myself out of the picture where there is applause for them, but I may have made a freudian slip and left myself in a bit there. Glad it was subtle, as I did this quickly on about 2 or 3 takes, but it took me so long to settle on my volume, I went around in circles for quite awhile thinking "too loud", "too quiet", "too much", "not enough". Thanks again.

[Cameragirl803]

Beautiful job Sylvia!! I think James would approve:) *****

[ImOfTheWoods]

@Cameragirl803 Thank you very much, Jane - what a nice thought that he might approve. I'm headed over to you, as I know you & Ron have done this & I must hear that again.

[rhopen]

Hi Sylvia, this is a favorite song of mine and I think you did a very good version of it here. You certainly had a good guitar player to back you up :o) -Ron

[Oswlek]

@rhopen Darnit! I was going to make that joke but I had to navigate away for a few minutes. Of course it is Ron who beat me to the punch. ;-)

Sounds great Sylvia. I'm having a hard time hearing, are you doing a high harmony over Carole or are you doubling her part?

[ImOfTheWoods]

@Oswlek Hi Justin - well, I recorded it into a wav file for best quality, then put 2 tracks of them in the centre, and put myself quietly just to the right & left of them. I had to be very careful not to clobber Carole's lovely vocals, as she was singing quietly on this one. So that's why I didn't want to make myself too loud. As for the harmony, it was touchy feely, and I think in parts I'm doing the same as her, but in parts I'm hearing a 3 part harmony - so I just sang it as I felt it.

[ImOfTheWoods]

@rhopen Hi Ron, thank you very much, and I can see why it's a favorite of yours. Seems to me you did a version with Jane that was really nice - I will go back and revisit that. Yes, he sure is brilliant on that guitar. It was fun to sing along to.

[Mendips251]

I closed my eyes and enjoyed listening to this. Really great Sylvia.

Take care

BoB

[ImOfTheWoods]

@Mendips251 Thank you very much, Bob - yes, the whole CD is like that - really wonderful music these two make together. So glad I didn't detract from it - that was my only fear.

[dleewhee]

Oh guess what today is? I have been a you tuber for exactly one yr as of today!!!!

[ImOfTheWoods]

@dleewhee Hooray! Congrats - you've got a great body of work there in one year - keep it going - some very beautiful music you have made for us, Dona'!

[dleewhee]

And thank you too, my friend!!!

[ImOfTheWoods]

@dleewhee No, thank you, my friend. (((hugs)))

[dleewhee]

Sounds beautiful, songbird!!!! Makes them sound even better!!!!!!

Hugs

Dona'

[ImOfTheWoods]

@dleewhee What a nice thing to say, Dona' - I'm so glad you think it's OK.

[100Midnitestar]

Very nice. Great music.

[ImOfTheWoods]

@100Midnitestar Thanks very much, Starla, I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

[petermackett37]

Beautiful,Sylvia,your harmonies are truly awesome,i love it!

[ImOfTheWoods]

@petermackett37 Thank you so much, Peter - so kind of you! CK & JT are two of the best singer/songwriter/musicians - they have given us all so much enjoyment over all these years, and are still going!

[stewballmax3]

Hello

Sylvia...

Your magical,uncanny and nourishing harmonic convergence with the artists is breathtakingly exquisite!!

Blessings,

Max

[ImOfTheWoods]

@stewballmax3 Thank you so much, Max! Such kind remarks for me - I was wondering if I would have the nerve to join in with them, but I'm glad that I did add my little bit of harmony - happy to hear it turned out.

[guylline]

Wow Sylvia ! Your added third vocals give a new and fresh dimention and depth to this wonderful chosen tune !!! Amazing, BRAVO (and the applause is more than deserved !!! ;o)... Thanks for the share !

Rene

[ImOfTheWoods]

@guylline Thank you very much, Rene - it's pretty hard to go wrong with these two amazing singers, and JT's lovely guitar sounds.

[justcallmethelma]

what a beautiful job of this Sylvia!! always lvoed james and carole.........and what a beautiful song u chose to sing along with! and what an extremely kind generous gift Dona' gave u..she sure has a big beautiful heart! (and what a truly great gift!!-the gift of music..and great music at that!!)

[ImOfTheWoods]

@justcallmethelma Thank you so much, Kathy! Yes, it's such a beautiful song, and yes Dona' is so kind & sweet & generous.