This is a sample of a recent piano project.
Sixteen year old Stephanie Spenk from Des Plaines, IL
doing 5 songs. Here is one of the songs.
See samples of the CD artwork...
Here are the graphics of the CD that was produced...
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Here is a sample from a recent vocal project.
Emily Bednar is singing to a pre-recorded CD.
She sings two Classical songs and two Broadway songs.
This is the title track "For Good" from the musical Wicked
* We double track Emilys vocal at the end of the song
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------These two songs were written by Devin Weston and Jim Manfre. Devin's lyrics and vocals, I wrote and play all the music.
This project "came to be" when Devin sent me a recording he made on his I-phone in Arkansas. He sang a song he wrote into the I-phone and later emailed the vocal recording to me in Illinois. I cut and pasted it into a workable tempo and then layered the music tracks around it.
"Long Hard Road" "Love You Like Mine"
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Nola Dorweiller (my niece) sings "The Climb". I played all the instruments for the music track and Nola is singing the lead and backing vocals.
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My wife Joyce wanted to record "The Green Green Grass of Home" for an old friend. Once again I played all the instruments for the music track and Joyce is singing the lead vocals. Our niece Katy and I sang backing vocals.
Thanks for listening!
Samples of our music production
Proteus Music Productions
aka: Manfre Music Productions
Mobile Recording & Music Consulting
Melissa Wickland
Schaumburg Idol Winner 2012
Gonna Get Over You (with Melissa singing backing vocals)
Nothing
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Maurin Blancas-Aguirre
Schaumburg, IL
5 songs recorded in April 2015
Hallelujah guitar performed by Jim Manfre
Killing Me Softly Lead and background vocals performed by Maurin Aguirre.
For album credits and contact info...
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Gracie Corwine
Hoffman Estates, IL
5 Songs Recorded Nov-Dec 2015
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Kaitlyn DiSalvo
McHenry, IL
Recorded Sept 2015
(The Climb: Music performed by Jim Manfre)
(Imagine: Music performed by Jim Manfre)
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Jamie McCalister
Hoffman Estates, IL
6 Songs Recorded March 2016 + 2 more in May
Temporary Home (Music performed by Jim Manfre)
Una Noche de Armor music performed by Jim Manfre
"Wow what a great CD I don't know how you do it but I am more than pleased. Just to have my own CD is the coolest thing but you made it sound better than I could have imagined. Thank you so much for not only doing the recording but teaching me about it. There are some experiences in life you just don't forget." (Jamie McCalister)
I would highly recommend your services to anyone looking for a professional with integrity and creativity. The finished work was of amazing quality and will be cherished. (Kim DiSalvo)
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Jamie Original
Sch Idol Cover
"For Good" Duet with Jade B.
Cover photo by Sonce Landa Photography
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Columbus Montgomery
2018 Schaumburg Idol Winner (Co-Winner)
Recorded in October 2018. Columbus has also won the Bartlett Idol and other contests. Singing with his talented family throughout his life he is now available for weddings and other special events. Columbus (C.J.) can be reached at 630-797-0796.
Take a listen to his beautiful silky voice.
Suddenly
Dance With My Father Again
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Here's a couple other new misc. recordings...
"Willin'" by Jim Manfre and the Invisible Band
The Nov 2018 Remix of "Una Noche de Armor". All music by Jim Manfre and his Invisible Band featuring the beautiful voice of Maurin Aguirre.
I have a little vacation home (mobile home) in Arkansas on my cousins fishing resort. I've been going there for most of my life. When I first heard The Chigger Song song I thought it seemed a little autobiographical (LOL) and I just had to record my own version. The original version was written by the "No Refund Band", from Hot Springs Village. This version of "The Chigger Song" is my own creation (all the music and vocals are me).
A little loosey, goosey and meant for fun. Please note, I have nothing but love and respect for so many of my friends in The Natural State. I hope you enjoy!
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KATRINA SMITH
Schaumburg Idol Winner 2017
Seventeen
Lead and background vocals by Katrina Smith
Winter Song
Lead and background vocals by Katrina Smith
Your Song
Vocals by Katrina Smith, Music by Jim Manfre
Winter Song (Video)
"When Katrina won Schaumburg Idol, she was very fortunate to be awarded recording time to record a CD with Proteus Music Productions. Here is one of the songs that is on that CD. Shout out to Jim Manfre for not only making the experience fun, but also for producing such a beautiful CD!!" Rachel Smith
Schaumburg Idol Winner 2018
Jaylen Aquino
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Enjoy the AMAZING Voice of Jaylen Aquino...
Recorded: Jan 2019
Here are a couple newbies.
The Weight is brand new. All vocals and music is just me.
Willin' is a remix...
Temporary Home (Music performed by Jim Manfre)
(The Climb: Music performed by Jim Manfre)
