Original Songs made with Synthesizer V voice technology

Synthesizer V

A raucous indie-rock song about taking charge in a relationship. Using Dreamtonics Natalie with a lot of singing mode blending. Also, my first real use of Shreddage 3 Stratus guitar VST. 

Instruments used: 
SysthesizerV studio – Natalie voice 
Reaper DAW 
Shreddage3 Stratus Guitar 
NI Strummed Acoustic 2 Guitar 
Modo Precision bass 
Addictive Drums kit

Bad Girl Callin' - SynthV Natalie

A quirky indie-rock song about the dangers of man-made climate change – featuring Dreamtonics Natalie voice in SynthesizerV vocal studio. The music is kept simple with just two guitars, bass and drums, an organ and some rhythmic pad sounds. The screen captures try to show how the vocal software works and how all the elements are assembled in the Reaper DAW software.

Instruments and software:
SynthesizerV studio – Natalie voice
Reaper DAW
Stratocaster guitar
Les Paul guitar
Rickenbacker bass
Drum kit
B3 Organ

Scorched Earth (how bad can it be?) - SynthV Natalie

A song is about the mystical attraction of the animals in the moorlands and forests of the old country, using SynthV Natalie and a variety of Irish and other ethnic instruments.

The Creatures Of The Night - Natalie SynthV

How about a simple, feel-good, retro-rock vibe song – with Natalie getting up to take on the day. Shreddage3 Strat, P-bass, and organ fill out the band. Thanks for listening.

Seize The Day - Natalie SynthV

The universe is ours to explore! A rollicking orchestral romp through the universe with SynthV Natalie and a full orchestra (turned up to 11 at the end). Images are from my telescope. Thanks for listening.

Galaxy - Natalie SynthV

A deep, introspective look at returning to one’s roots – with Dreamtonics Natalie and a small orchestra. I originally made this song 10 years ago for Vocaloid Avanna. Thanks for listening.

Journey Home - Natalie SynthV

A romantic song about those first magic moments of a relationship. Sung by SynthV Natalie.

Show Me A Sign - Natalie SynthV

A ride to the stars in the style of early prog-rock Yes and Genesis. In mostly 7/4 time and Lydian mode.

For a full movie video version https://youtu.be/1iVmnnzIu-0?si=yUHTDN1HOJdRDcBP

Follow The Light - 16-minute Prog-rock Space Opera

A mystical tale about obsession and the animals of the dark forest. With SynthV Natalie. A bit of a prog-rock vibe. Thanks for listening.

Into The Night - Natalie SynthV

A short and sweet song about a loved one not being with you over the holidays. Natalie in a jazz setting with piano and upright bass. The piano is by a musician/neighbor Katherine van Schoonhoven.

Christmas Without You - Natalie SynthV

A mystical tale of unrequited love, inspired by legends and stories of Medieval times. Featuring SynthV Saros and Natalie. The Lady of the Lake is a character in the legends of King Arthur. Of course, the maiden and the man can be metaphors for modern challenges and unrequited loves.

Dance in the Sky - SynthV Saros and Natalie

An original sultry jazz tune using SynthV Natalie. This uses her lowest registers and special coding to create a sultry and throaty vibe.

In A Blue Moon - Natalie SynthV

A new version with SynthesizerV Natalie. I originally did this song in 2015 for Vocaloid Avanna. https://on.soundcloud.com/kGQ3z992JfHLerxZ6
It's interesting to compare and see how much vocal synthesis has developed. I also did a version with a real singer. https://on.soundcloud.com/jSyGVYCoz9JDJhePA
In comparison, although vocal synthesis has come a long way, there is still room for a lot of development of expression and presence.

Storms - Natalie SynthV

An 18-minute Prog Rock adventure into our past, present and future. This piece was conceived as a loving homage to Rick Wakeman’s 1974 Prog Rock classic, “Journey to the Center of the Earth”, and the first part of a sci-fi tilogy called "Follow the Light". 

Yes, I know these retro long-form musical adventures are not going to be of interest to everybody (probably very few actually), but I enjoy big, bold musical adventures, and with the availability of virtual instruments, SynthV singers, and generated voice narration, I realized that I could give this one a shot. 

The music is a mix of Major, Minor, and Phrygian Dominant modes, with some classic Prog odd timing bits. 

So, sit back and take a journey to the beginning of time. Thanks for listening. For a full video movie version https://youtu.be/xjfBlbuvwyU?si=lGomYe27_EgkNAcr

Journey to the Begining of Time

The final part in my "Follow the Light" trilogy. A full-on 20-minute sci-fi story about the ultimate journey of discovery. The story has been percolating in my head since watching 2001: A Space Odyssey for the first time. The development of synthesized voices and narration, and VST orchestras finally made it possible to try to create it – as a musical. 

Featuring Synthesizer V Natalie and Saros, narration from Narakeet, and the Spitfire BBC Orchestra, it’s mostly in E Dorian mode, with a few borrowed notes and chords. Trying a mixture of orchestra and prog band keyboards and drums – something you might hear in a Broadway play or movie. Thanks for listening. 

The audio version of the story is fairly easy to follow, but for the full movie experience watch the video version https://youtu.be/_jGw5dxy4mQ?si=n3xA4FvuAKwGAKpu

Destiny

A song about my favorite romantic subject – the first moments of a new relationship. I figure it must be a near-universal experience for us humans, so we can all relate in some way. The NI Mint Stratocaster provides a rhythmic bass for Natalie’s tender vocalizations. Thanks for listening.

Music video version https://youtu.be/EGI6yj9H81g?si=hUdhKbV_SwXkBQP7  

Take It Slow

Just in time for Halloween - Synthesizer V Saros is here to haunt your dreams. I originally did this with Natalie last year but wanted to try it with Saros's powerful voice but needed to change the melody lines to best fit the vocal range. I think the vibe is a lot creepier than the Natalie version.

Music video version (very creepy) https://youtu.be/3OftGOmHRNM?si=TUNvV1o-v28w6wvy


Into The Night - Saros SynthV

Natalie sings an original sweet romantic song about love and dreams. The music is centered around some strumming guitar loops from Big Fish Audio - which is unusual for me since I normally use only VSTs. Thanks for listening.

Music video version https://youtu.be/6RU8WazZYd8?si=09edUngsn1ZvM1VJ


Take Me With You - Natalie SynthV

Amateur musician making music since the 70's in a wide range of styles. I've been using synthesized voices since Vocaloids back in 2013. Recently discovered Synthesizer V and WOW! has the technology improved. I will leave up the old Vocaloid pieces for now and post new pieces (and some remakes) with SynthV original songs.

Synthesizer V

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