[cover] The Temptations - Old Man River A Capella

In this video, I'm singing my own A Capella rendition of Ol' Man River, by the tempts.

I actually sing the five voices here. To achieve it, I recorded all the tracks one by one with SONAR, and then I mixed them altogether to get the final result.

For those who don't know, Cakewalk SONAR is a multi track recording software specially designed for professional musicians.

So I just needed a headset microphone and SONAR itself to make this humble rendition of this beautiful song.

Although it's a little bit out of sync and loud sometimes, I really hope you enjoy it.

Comments and suggestions are really welcome.

Peace

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• temptations
• old
• man
• river
• acapella
• capella
• cover
• multi
• track
• multitrack

[blutabu]

No offense intended, I just have to say though that the vocals were not spot on and only one person is saying that the pitch was off? Also, the song has different tempos within it, and this "rendition" had a timing problem from the beginning verse to the first chorus. Only then did the timing correct (?) itself. In some places the vocals were together, so much so that a vocal harmonizer seems to be the only explanation, and to avoid that, the singer decided to make minor changes to some vocals.

[lapuglisi]

@blutabu I must admit that it's a little bit out of tempo and the pitch is off sometimes. It's really hard to sing five voices, even if they do not reach what I expect. I can assure you i did not have to use any kind of harmonizer, even because, IMHO, it would sound much worse if I had. I'm planning to record a new version of this rendition, and I hope it sounds better than this one.

By the way, thanks for the comment!

[theoneandonlyJB17]

dude i fucking love this shit bro you got talent

[lapuglisi]

@theoneandonlyJB17 Hey, thanks! It's a pleasure for me to know that people really enjoy my work! I'm planning to record a new version of this song, with some improvements. Once again, thank you very much!

[PhillyGirl1]

did this on sonar, huh? nice

[vidaricks]

this is great!!

[rawstarmusic]

Well it's good. I gets better when the harmonies are coming and you add vibrato for right atmosphere. For the intro u could try to sing unison 2-3 voices to fatten it up. Good vocal work. I am sure there are people who wish they could do this:) ...

[blutabu]

@sxysinfield Neither. I am just a vocalist that finds it interesting that someone can comment on a song by ONE PERSON, and think that, that ONE PERSON is actually a group. I gave my honest opinion about this tribute to the actual artists. However, you have proven yourself to be someone that knows absolutely nothing about vocal work. And this is recorded, you probably thought Milli Vanilli was great at singing onstage. Say it with me folks...brain donor. Tough talk on a computer, sxysinfield. LOL

[sxysinfield]

@blutabu is there any reason you have to get so bitchy or are you just a prick in general?

[B00NYK]

This was absolutely beautiful.

[blutabu]

@sxysinfield Boy you need some help! I am talking about this version of the song. I have, meaning I own a copy of the live performance by THE TEMPTATIONS and this IS NOT THEM. My comments are focused on the person responsible for this intended tribute to the ORIGINAL LIVE RECORDING. And also, if you have been to any shows that the artist was tired after singing a few songs, I would demand my money back. No professional singer would appear tired until they are off the stage. Listen and learn.

[sxysinfield]

@blutabu dont forget this is a live performence. and they had done alot of songs before it so they are quite out of energy

[magiq1]

Ur a bad dude.

enjoyed

[1PAMAM]

Enjoyed your version of a Temptation Classic. Just a Note. The only thing perfect is The Love of God. There was only One Melvin"Blue" Franklin. And I dont thinkn you were trying to be Him. Keep up the GOOD WORK and let us all enjoy the fealings you show "The Natural Soul" through your music. Let the computers keep perfect pitch, perfect timing. The slight imperfections to me is what makes it real, makets it natural. No offence intended to any one..

God Bless