I love talking about and paying attention to key changes. I'd like to add something to your thoughts about "Islands In The Stream." I think the key change happens in Verse 2 because it's Dolly singing the lead and not Kenny. It's to suit HER voice. I noticed the same thing on Glen Campbell and Bobbi Gentry's version of "My Elusive Dreams." When I recorded my version of it I found out the hard way when I recorded the entire song in one key (C Major) and found out my duet partner (a female) could not sing the harmony in C Major. Ooops.
Thanks Brad – yes that's a great point about the adapting the song to suit the singer, rather than the other way round. I have a very limited vocal range myself, and I'm always aware that I instinctively write melodies with that limited range in mind, whereas Kate (who does our singing) could be doing a lot more.
I love My Elusive Dreams – such a good title. Rare example of a great song that's quoted in another great song – A Pair of Brown Eyes by The Pogues.
Thank you for replying, Nick. And thank you for mentioning "A Pair of Brown Eyes." I was not aware of it - great song and a very cool, subtle mention of "My Elusive Dreams."
I love talking about and paying attention to key changes. I'd like to add something to your thoughts about "Islands In The Stream." I think the key change happens in Verse 2 because it's Dolly singing the lead and not Kenny. It's to suit HER voice. I noticed the same thing on Glen Campbell and Bobbi Gentry's version of "My Elusive Dreams." When I recorded my version of it I found out the hard way when I recorded the entire song in one key (C Major) and found out my duet partner (a female) could not sing the harmony in C Major. Ooops.
Thanks Brad – yes that's a great point about the adapting the song to suit the singer, rather than the other way round. I have a very limited vocal range myself, and I'm always aware that I instinctively write melodies with that limited range in mind, whereas Kate (who does our singing) could be doing a lot more.
I love My Elusive Dreams – such a good title. Rare example of a great song that's quoted in another great song – A Pair of Brown Eyes by The Pogues.
Thank you for replying, Nick. And thank you for mentioning "A Pair of Brown Eyes." I was not aware of it - great song and a very cool, subtle mention of "My Elusive Dreams."