HIVE OPEN MIC #91: I BELIEVE I CAN FLY || R. KELLY Covered by DrAySax

draysax in #hive-105786 • 3 years ago

We all want to succeed in our endeavours as we couse through life.
The Motivation to Achieve is something we always seek as we find our way towards our goals.
This song by R. Kelly, though old, remains a golden as it talks about believing in "freedom of flying" despite the tendency to give up.
The strength to touch the skies and surpass limits.
This song is in strong association with the theme "Motivation to Achieve ", and I thought it best to perform this cover.

Enjoy it!

Lyrics:
I used to think that I could not go on
And life was nothing but an awful song
But now I know the meaning of true love
I'm leaning on the everlasting arms

If I can see it, then I can do it
If I just believe it, there's nothing to it

I believe I can fly
I believe I can touch the sky
I think about it every night and day
Spread my wings and fly away
I believe I can soar
I see me running through that open door
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly (woo)

See I was on the verge of breaking down
Sometimes silence can seem so loud
There are miracles in life I must achieve
But first I know it starts inside of me, ho-oh

If I can see it (woo), then I can be it
If I just believe it, there's nothing to it

Hey, 'cause I believe in me
Ohh

If I can see it (woo), then I can do it (I can do it)
If I just believe it, there's nothing to it (hey!)

I believe I can fly (woo!)
I believe I can touch the sky
I think about it every night and day
Spread my wings and fly away
I believe I can soar
I see me running through that open door
I believe I can fly (I can fly)
I believe I can fly (I can fly)
I believe I can fly (I can fly)

Hey, if I just spread my wings (I can fly)
I can fly (I can fly)
I can fly (I can fly)
I can fly, hey (I can fly)
If I just spread my wings (I can fly)
I can fly (I can fly, I can fly)
(Woo!) (I can fly)

Fly-eye-eye

Source: Musixmatch

Saxophone: Proel Eflat Alto Saxophone
Reed: Rico 2.5 (Modified)
Mouthpiece: Generic Jazz Metallic mouthpiece
Microphone: Behringer C3
Edited and Mixed on: Audacity
Backtrack Source: Personalised Karaoke

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3 years ago in #hive-105786 by draysax

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jaydr 3 years ago

I honestly almost did this song today.. It was so fitting for the weeks theme. Great one here..

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draysax 3 years ago

Ohh nicee. Yes it is quite fitting.
Thanks a lot Chief!

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naradamoon 3 years ago

Brother, this is wonderful. The song has beautiful lyrics! I always enjoy your saxophone playing. 🙌🎶🙏😎🎇🎆🎼

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draysax 3 years ago

Thank you so much. Yes it has great lyrics.
This song was a hit back then, when it was released.

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daniky 3 years ago

I love your video quality and awesome professional touch of the sax to the strings filling at the background. This has been one of my favorite songs of those days. Great input bro and keep glowing 👍!!!

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draysax 3 years ago

Thank you so much for the words.
It means a lot!

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cabelindsay 3 years ago

Your saxophone sounds pristine in the way you play it. It is thrilling the way you conduct yourself, gentle, graceful, and full of greatness. Thank you for sharing your skillful musicianship with us.

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draysax 3 years ago

Such encouraging words. Glad to share music with the community.
Thank you for the opportunity!

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bertimismaximus 3 years ago

Awesome cover! Jeez, I have to practice my vibrato - yours sounds so fantastic!

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draysax 3 years ago

Thanks so much!
I think about how the song might sound if I were singing.
That's what determines how much vibrato I put into each song.

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fernanblog 3 years ago

You are simply amazing Brother, your playing and the melodies you choose make a long day, into something relaxing, my admiration and respects to you 🙏, you are incredible 👊😎🔥🎷🎶❤️🌟🍻💥💫💯

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littlebeatle 3 years ago

Beautiful song and performance! I always love this one so much!
And here you chose it! 😊
You look so chill playing the song!
Would you please give me an answer (maybe a bit silly) for this question: Why do you guys close your eyes while playing sexophone? 😆

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draysax 3 years ago

Thank you so much!
😂😂
I don't think about the fact that I close my eyes actually.
Many have asked me the same question.
I guess I feel the music better when my eyes are closed😅

But I can't close my eyes when playing with an ensemble or playing sheet music anyway.

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ksam 3 years ago

That great vibrato at the beginning part!!!
The mighty sustain from 04:10-04:22...

You're too much

Your videos are always on point boss 🙌
Video and audio quality very good
Your techniques are.....

Chai, I believe I can play like you 😭

Nice one bro

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draysax 3 years ago

Thanks a lot brother!

Actually had to spend some time warming up the sax because of the harmattan season. The dry weather makes the key pads brittle and the reed needs to be wet enough.
Recorded this at the second take and still had a few little squeaks.

I believe you're doing a lot well too.
With some practice, the sky is your starting point!
I'm trying to pick up my strings well again too.
It's been years asides the bass.

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ksam 3 years ago

O yea because of the dry weather
You just have to do it as a Saxophonist if not you may be disappointed when you go gigs unprepared.

One thing about music is that there's a point you'll get to, even if you leave the instrument for years when you decide to go back to it and practice well, you'll be better than you were. So I believe you'll be better when you pick up the bass again.

I actually started with bass guitar, but I didn't go far. Right now, I'm not where I think I should be in music because I really don't have time for practice. So I just keep struggling and trying to do the little I can.

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