You can view Foxamoore's submission *here*, show him your appreciation too if you feel so inclined!
Take a moment to view the *featured artwork* for this piece too, it's truly beautiful and contributed by the amazingly talented orange04 (she's one of my favourite artists on FA too, so having her paint this was just wonderful!) Those who know my character will recognise my little Lily cat sat there by the piano :3
I really wasn't very confident about these vocals but Fox asked me to try and sing them softer at the start to build up towards the end. I usually shy away from soft vocals because I'd never felt they were anything special before. However, I think it is something I might have to play around with more to add interest and expression when I sing.
^_^ Hope you all enjoy our collaborative piece. I absolutely LOVE Keane so much and this was really enjoyable to work on :3
Take a moment to view the *featured artwork* for this piece too, it's truly beautiful and contributed by the amazingly talented orange04 (she's one of my favourite artists on FA too, so having her paint this was just wonderful!) Those who know my character will recognise my little Lily cat sat there by the piano :3
I really wasn't very confident about these vocals but Fox asked me to try and sing them softer at the start to build up towards the end. I usually shy away from soft vocals because I'd never felt they were anything special before. However, I think it is something I might have to play around with more to add interest and expression when I sing.
^_^ Hope you all enjoy our collaborative piece. I absolutely LOVE Keane so much and this was really enjoyable to work on :3
Category Music / Other Music
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I'm really glad I was able to do this with you... and I hope soon we can do more. :]
lol oh baby~ keep talking like that and it's guaranteed XD XD XD
X3 On a serious note, I love how often this changed, makes me smile for some reason. Thanks for believing in me even though I didn't XD!
X3 On a serious note, I love how often this changed, makes me smile for some reason. Thanks for believing in me even though I didn't XD!
Pfff! You've got the potential to go really far with your vocal abilities, I'm pretty certain all here would agree :]
:3 It's a shame you lost that working project for Soaring Dream (i think that's what you said) ;o; I would still sing for you if you wanted :3!
Soaring Dreams and Sunlight, 2 of my my biggest projects. You know I'd love to collab with you anytime.
Thank you so much... I really appreciate the encouragement very much.
I didn't know I'd started ._.
Thanks hun X3 I am so bad with compliments.
Also I hope things are much better with you, I have been reading your journals even though I have been quiet lately... sorry to hear about the job, but I know you're a lot happier/less stressed for leaving. I say good for you <3!
Thanks hun X3 I am so bad with compliments.
Also I hope things are much better with you, I have been reading your journals even though I have been quiet lately... sorry to hear about the job, but I know you're a lot happier/less stressed for leaving. I say good for you <3!
much better. <3 *big hugs* glad to see you're still kicking ass and taking names. i am, too! :D trust me, all's well.
it's me who isn't... :d but i'll detail that later. for now, bed! *blows kisses*
I don't want to make people cry D: XD XD Thank you dear :)! Glad you liked it!
I think a collaboration between you, FoxAmore, Colsen, and Hali would be the ultimate furry album!
as always, Pretty LilyVoice is pretty! =^.^=
as always, Pretty LilyVoice is pretty! =^.^=
I'd totally love to sing with Colson :3 Maybe one day!! Last time he asked I was living in my noisy parents' house and had a crap mic x_x!
move? I know us Yanks would LOVE to have someone as pretty and talented as you are living over here on this side of the pond =^.^=
Now I am thinking about cookies... icecream... x_x wah! none of which I have! Curses!
Thanks XD I appreciate that x
Thanks XD I appreciate that x
Absolutely lovely. congrats to all of you for the music, vocals and art.
Thank you hun :) I am sorry I've not been in touch lately. I haven't forgotten about you and the animals, I hope they're all doing well. I loved the photos you last sent, I will reply to your email as overdue as it is :/!
Thanks dear :D I was so shy about this going public, but I see a mostly positive reception :3 reassures me a lot.
Where singing is concerned, my friend, you should give yourself a great deal of confidence. You could easily be making CDs right now, and I know people would be scrambling to the stores to buy them <3
Thanks :D I don't sing softly very often but I will consider it in future after this :)
This was so beautiful, I am listening to it again and again ^^
I have to agree with the rest and, even if I said it quite a few times that you truly have an amazing voice and I would say it a million times still.
Thank you for making my day with this great cover :3
I have to agree with the rest and, even if I said it quite a few times that you truly have an amazing voice and I would say it a million times still.
Thank you for making my day with this great cover :3
^_^! Aww Meeya <3 Thanks so much.
I am bad at taking compliments as you know, I never know what to say but still want to express my gratitude.
My Aunt (who is in a National Orchestra) commented yesterday on the cover too and suggested I go get voice coaching for technique. It's the first time anyone in my family has taken any notice of my singing so I was pleased. I think in the future I might try it out.
I am bad at taking compliments as you know, I never know what to say but still want to express my gratitude.
My Aunt (who is in a National Orchestra) commented yesterday on the cover too and suggested I go get voice coaching for technique. It's the first time anyone in my family has taken any notice of my singing so I was pleased. I think in the future I might try it out.
Nah, you surely put much effort in this, as well as Foxamoore, so no need to be bad about taking compliments. You really deserve it!
Why not trying, if you find out you like it and it helps you, why not!
Why not trying, if you find out you like it and it helps you, why not!
I know you've probably heard this one, but you have a heavenly voice.
I'm still getting used to my new ocarina, but if you ever need the instrument I'll be happy to play for you.
I'm still getting used to my new ocarina, but if you ever need the instrument I'll be happy to play for you.
Goodness X3 I find it hard to accept such compliments but I do appreciate it very much. Ocarinas are very pretty little instruments, I don't know how hard they are to play correctly, is it hard or easy? I have seen some really pretty little ones too, all sorts of shapes out there XD
Ocarinas tend to vary in complexity. Some are extremely simple with just a few holes and a very limited range. They can also be made to be much more complex with a large number of holes and a much broader range. Playing correctly depends on the ocarina and the maker. Luckily for me, the fingering on mine (a 12-hole model) is very much like the sax I played back in high school.
I really should try recording again and post it for people to listen. The one I have up right now is from only having my new one for less than a week.
I feel just as strange whenever I get complimented. I mean it sincerely though. You have a beautiful singing voice.
I really should try recording again and post it for people to listen. The one I have up right now is from only having my new one for less than a week.
I feel just as strange whenever I get complimented. I mean it sincerely though. You have a beautiful singing voice.
Ah! Yes, I had watched a lot of youtubers playing their ocarinas. Some were tiny ones with only a few holes, some were more complicated ones. I expect it's the same as any other instrument with some time and practice. I've not often heard them in music actually, but they do sound soothing. I'd like to hear if you put anything up :D
Ocarinas tend to get treated as an 'effect' or 'mood' side instrument if they're brought in at all. It is a surprisingly versatile instrument in the hands of someone who knows how to play it though.
I'll probably be recording again sometime tomorrow if things are nice and quiet.
I'll probably be recording again sometime tomorrow if things are nice and quiet.
Lily, this is the first time I've heard your singing and your voice is simply angelic. You've done an exquisite job of singing this song. Thank you!
Aww X3 Thank you very much! I'm glad you liked it and thanks for leaving me your thoughts too :) x
Another excellent, excellent piece. By all three of you, really.
...hmm. Actually, are you open for commissions?
...hmm. Actually, are you open for commissions?
Thank you so much! :D It was very nice to collab on it. I still don't feel it's my best but I'll keep trying to improve.
I've never taken musical commissions... what were you after :3 ?
I've never taken musical commissions... what were you after :3 ?
A song, themed for a project I'm involved with. Nothing dirty, something new, possible wide exposure? ;)
D: maybe you should lock your doors/windows D:?!
(X3 thanks honey <3)
(X3 thanks honey <3)
Fox asked me to changed the vocals I did originally. The start to the end was all pretty powerful, but he wanted me to add more contrast. So when I kick it in at the end I guess it's more effective than it was before.
Anyways I am glad you took a listen :D thanks very much!
Anyways I am glad you took a listen :D thanks very much!
Juxtaposition is a beautiful thing, and it turned out well, although I admit the piece only strongly grabbed my attention at the aforementioned area. I still need to dig through your gallery.. :D
This is the best cover I've heard here on FA! Both of you have such talent. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to more from you both.
:) Wow that;s a big compliment to us! :D Thank you very much indeed, we may do more collabs in future. I have actually done a few with him over the last year, but none of the others have been posted or finished I guess X3! Maybe they'll turn up some day XD
This was ... amazing ! I am looking forward to hear more of you too in the future
i can't help but keep listening to this song. your voice is absolutely beautiful (like i really need to say that again!) it's the voice of angels <3 i know everyone doubts their talents at some point but sometimes you just really never should!
Eeep D:! That's awesome! Thank you so much XD I don't really know what else to say XD!!
Simply beautiful. I don't know what else to say about this. I'm just glad that my two favorite musicians on FA are collaborating now. :3
Awww x_x that's so nice! XD Made my day... I felt a bit crap today due to some toher people on FA so it's great to see something positive :3 thanks so much for that x
Funny thing. I've only just finally listened to the original version of this song, and I would not have fallen in love with this song had you not done this cover. As done by Keane, it's a good song, but I have to admit, I love your vocals and touch for this song so much more~
It's not one of my favourites by Keane, despite my fangirling over them XD Thank you for letting me know about the comparison you've made, i really appreciate that a lot :) It made me smile reading that.
There isn't anything i can say that hasn't already been said.
The gods have given you a very special and beautiful gift. I'm glad I get to ear it.
I also agree with fox you have great potential.
The gods have given you a very special and beautiful gift. I'm glad I get to ear it.
I also agree with fox you have great potential.
Oh my ^.^;; what do I say to that XD? I'm very flattered. If I can make people happy by singing I'll always try my best to improve :3 Fox is making me do things with my voice I was insecure about, and I think it's doing me some good!
This is so lovely. You've got a great voice, and this is a beautiful cover of this song. Keep up the great work! Be confident, you're awesome!
Aww thank you! :3 I'm slowly finding a bit of confidence, it just sorta comes and goes a lot X3 But I appreciate that a lot :D
Awesome! I love Keane so much x_x;;; they're lovely! Glad I did your favourite song justice then :3!
I cannot stop listening to this song... I have fallen absolutely in love of it. You did an amazing job. You have real talent.
Just heard this sung on U.S.A. national television on a show called "The Voice", just wanted to congratulate you on such a fantastic feat!
But I've got to admit, it's hard not to fall in love with this song (I personally feel it deserves a little more attention). Whether it's the calm and mellow tone, or the harmony of the rhythm, I can't decide: but something about this keeps dragging me back to hit the play button again.
But I've got to admit, it's hard not to fall in love with this song (I personally feel it deserves a little more attention). Whether it's the calm and mellow tone, or the harmony of the rhythm, I can't decide: but something about this keeps dragging me back to hit the play button again.
Hi there :3 I am sorry this is a bit late, I have neglected this account as well as my art account for a month or more. I jsut wanted to say that I really am glad you enjoyed my cover and you're right, it is quite an underrated little song. It has a beautiful tone to it and I really enjoyed singing it. I feel I could do better now, but Fox asked me to try to sing it really softly which I wasn't as confident with, but it's all part of learning how to sing and also learning what I can and can't do.
There are so many good voices on that show! I have only seen a few youtube clips but I was amazed by the talent that appeared on there.
There are so many good voices on that show! I have only seen a few youtube clips but I was amazed by the talent that appeared on there.
I HATE the original, like, his voice just... doesn't do it for me. But this... makes it one of my favorite songs now <3 You out-did yourself.
PLEASE, please put your songs somewhere (online to download, on a CD, whatever) so I can put them all on a playlist ;A; !!
PLEASE, please put your songs somewhere (online to download, on a CD, whatever) so I can put them all on a playlist ;A; !!
Wow you just took my favorite song in the whole wide world and made it even that much better. I love your music!
This is your favourite song? That's great! I am such a huge fan of Keane, so it's great that I find other fans of their songs too. Thanks for listening :3!
No problem I love their whole Hope and Fears album. It reminds me so much of my childhood. Can't wait to hear new stuff ^^
Yeah I love that album too. If you didn't check it out already go listen to Strangeland (the album and the song) on youtube :) it's a bit like their older stuff. ^_^! By the way, I noticed when you reply to comments you don't hit "reply", just so you know! It's over on the right hand side of the screen on each comment. :3 Also if people leave you shouts on your page they can only see your replies on their page, not yours. I noticed that you shouted back to peppercoyote on your own page so he wont see it there. :3
Oops sorry still kind of new to the site. It took me forever to figure out how to post some of the covers I did yesterday. lol Thank you for helping me out and I have that album I love it so much. ^
No worries I know what its like being new :3! Strangeland is such a great album. I am currently playing/singing Starting Line. Last few hours I have spent playing random keane songs on my guitar :D
Awesome I wish I could play as good as you. I can play chords but when it comes to picking the guitar or single notes well that's where I fail...I just can't seem to get it right and I have given up playing before because of it.
Hey, don't give up. It's not easy to learn... picking is very difficult at first. You will get the hang of it if you keep working on it I'm sure. I have actually gotten lazy and have a bad habit... I pick only with my index finger ! Totally not the right thing to do! Just keep at it, but don't make yourself upset or angry with it, that'll discourage you.
So let me think.... Crystal-clear vocals, beautiful piano part, great vocal clarity. Also, the fact you have added some extra musical features to really make this rendition your own is very nice to hear. I haven't heard a cover of this quality anywhere else. This easily rivals the original in my opinion. Very well done.
Hi there... I am sorry it's taken me a month to answer! I haven't logged in to this account for some time as I am pretty busy and don't record much at the moment.
Thank you so much for taking the time to listen and comment, it's really good to get feedback from people here. I feel this is a sweet cover that we did, and since I love the band it means a lot when people like this one. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for taking the time to listen and comment, it's really good to get feedback from people here. I feel this is a sweet cover that we did, and since I love the band it means a lot when people like this one. Thank you so much.
Sorry if the last comment was a bit soppy/gushing... I tend to do that without realising when I comment. Anyway, yeah as I said the song is absolutely brilliant!
On a side-note; I wish I could find the courage to do something like this. I've been told many times that I can sing well but I can never find the courage to do so. Well not in front of anyone anyway.
I wondered if you could perhaps give any tips on how to deal with that? It's just that I'd like to sing in front of people but am too afraid to do so.
On a side-note; I wish I could find the courage to do something like this. I've been told many times that I can sing well but I can never find the courage to do so. Well not in front of anyone anyway.
I wondered if you could perhaps give any tips on how to deal with that? It's just that I'd like to sing in front of people but am too afraid to do so.
Hmm well, I am the same actually. I find it hard to sing in front of people physically. I've always been underconfident about myself, and i waver when i sing to people. It's probably lack of experience. I have to do this in front of some FA musicians at the end of January which is scary!
I would say that, from my experience with posting to online galleries, you have to just brace yourself for good and bad replies. There is always at least one guy who says lots of critical comments when you post things up, and that's cool so long as you accept it and can either gain something from it or let it go. It's tough when you start out, every post is nerve wracking. I get nervous now too! I just got used to the good and the not so good comments, and I gradually got a thicker skin, and I basically do what I love to do which is singing. If someone doesn't like it, that's ok, cuz music is so different and you can't please everyone.
My advice is to just go for it, and you'll take something away from the experience each time. At the end of the day, the world is huge and is full of different people, and you can't please all of them. So do your own thing, and find confidence in the good feedback. If you want to sing in front of people properly, then you have to find a good friend or someone who will not tear you apart for your nerves affecting your voice. Just ask them to listen to help you gain confidence. I also tend to sing at work and people hear me sometimes, I try to do that so that I tackle the nerves a step at a time. Before that, I wouldn't dare sing in front of anyone in any capacity.
I would say that, from my experience with posting to online galleries, you have to just brace yourself for good and bad replies. There is always at least one guy who says lots of critical comments when you post things up, and that's cool so long as you accept it and can either gain something from it or let it go. It's tough when you start out, every post is nerve wracking. I get nervous now too! I just got used to the good and the not so good comments, and I gradually got a thicker skin, and I basically do what I love to do which is singing. If someone doesn't like it, that's ok, cuz music is so different and you can't please everyone.
My advice is to just go for it, and you'll take something away from the experience each time. At the end of the day, the world is huge and is full of different people, and you can't please all of them. So do your own thing, and find confidence in the good feedback. If you want to sing in front of people properly, then you have to find a good friend or someone who will not tear you apart for your nerves affecting your voice. Just ask them to listen to help you gain confidence. I also tend to sing at work and people hear me sometimes, I try to do that so that I tackle the nerves a step at a time. Before that, I wouldn't dare sing in front of anyone in any capacity.
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