The Granite Reindeer

male vocals: + [Femal Children's Choir Vocals] Production: full, lush orchestra (strings and brass) driving a march-like, heavy tempo with prominent percussion, for a strong, heartbeat, [clear sleigh bells used sparingly] with [close-miked snow crunching underfoot] SFX include isolated, Echo/Vocal processing uses a large, cathedral hall reverb specifically on the main Chorus to create a powerful anthem effect, Male Vocal: is High Harmony is treated with a long, shimmering echo that sustains the final word of key lines, lifting the phrase "set all of us free!"

male vocals: + [Children's Choir Vocals in Choruses] Pre-Chorus: [Chris passionate; Children's Choir adds powerful, simple affirmations] Production: The backing fast-paced acoustic guitar, a rhythmic piano part, and light, modern synth pads providing warmth, SFX include a subtle wind rush during transitions and faint chime sounds, Echo/Vocal processing uses a quick slap-back delay on the male Vocal for urgency, while the Children's Chorus is layered with a tight, dry harmony

male vocals:+[Female Children's Choir Vocals in Choruses] [Chorus vocals are bright and clear] Sound Effects (SFX): Echo/Vocal Effects: Verse1: [hickey foghorn sound (distant): for atmosphere of heavy, thick fog and uncertainty, ] [Heavy, atmospheric reverb]to for a lost, far away vocals and surrounded by the deep fog, Pre-Chorus: Soft, guiding 'ping' SFX: [acting as a clear, guiding beacon] Chorus: vocals are bright and clear: Reverb is minimized for guidance and certainty feel immediate and present

Vocals: male vocals: + [Children's Choir Vocals in Choruses] Production: [The backing is minimal, with a delicate piano melody and a shimmering vibraphone] Atmosphere: High-frequency synth bells, SFX: A gentle wind chime; a single, clear crystalline 'ping' when the snowflake settles, Echo/Vocal: Uses a stereo-panned echo effect in the Bridge, Verse 1: [ Soft and vulnerable, with a sense of searching] Pre-Chorus: [male+Children's Choir Light and delicate, mirroring the sparkle, Children's Chorus sings smoothly) Chorus: [Male Vocals & Children's Choir (Full ensemble, powerful but gentle)] Bridge: [Male Lead Vocal & Children Solo - The line is sung by maleVocal & immediately echoed by the Children Vocal using a stereo-panned echo effect that bounces the line back and forth]

[male vocals+Children's Choir Vocals] in Choruses] Production: Driving rock drums, intense low brass, distorted synth bass line, SFX: Powerful, sustained wind/blizzard noise; loud, impactful 'smash' SFX, Echo/Vocal: Aggressive, short reverb on Lead Vocal (Pre-Chorus); Chorus is sung dry, Verse1: [building tension with a quickened pace] Pre-Chorus: [Lead is loud and forceful; Children's Chorus delivers rhythmic, punchy sounds (e, g, "HUP! HUP!")

Male Vocals: + Children's Choir Vocals [Male Vocal: long, haunting tail of reverb] (Production: Ambient pads) [Pre-Chorus] Male Vocal: [long, haunting tail of reverb] (Children's Choir: tight whisper effect; Echo (Male Vocal: breathy + Children's Choir hums softly in unison) (Production: light, jazzy percussion (brushes) Bridge: [Children SINGS ALONE] (SFX: Soft, distant bells; quiet sleeping breaths)

male vocals: + [Children's Choir Vocals in Pre-Chorus: [Male vocal+Children's Choir] ​The Children's Choir sings ONLY in the Pre-Chorus, building volume in clear, high unison over warm, swelling strings, quiet organ chords, and a simple, slow piano melody, The Male Vocal sings SOLO in the Bridge, using a slow-repeating delay for an echo effect, while the production includes the faint crackle of a dying fire and a soft sighing sound, The Lead Vocal generally uses a rich, lush plate reverb in other sections

​Vocal Assignment: ​[Male Vocal only]: Verse 1 and Bridge ​[Male Vocals + Children's Choir Vocals]: Pre-Chorus ​Production: Upbeat, bouncy tempo with pizzicato strings, comedic tuba, and playful woodwinds, ​SFX: Tumbling/rolling sound; loud, cartoonish 'splat' SFX; squishing sound, ​Echo/Vocal FX: Verse 1 uses tight, rhythmic delay (or brief pitch shift); Children's laughter is loud and clear, ​Verse 1 ​[Quick and humorous, sung with a playful, rolling rhythm] ​Pre-Chorus ​[Laughter, Excited and fast-paced, with the Children's Choir interjecting light laughter and "ohs, "]:

OUTRO: [Female Children's Choir SINGS ALONE] [male vocals+Children's Choir Vocals] in Choruses] Pre-Chorus:Vocal Style: [Male vocal is strong & steady] FEMALE Children's Choir: [sings a determined, forceful line] Production: Slow, heavy, marching tempo; timpani drums, [full baritone choir backing] SFX: Strained harness leather; deep, heavy 'thud' SFX, Echo/Vocal: [Male Vocal in Verse 1 uses deep, powerful room reverb] Outro Choir: [uses a vast, open hall reverb]

[SOLO MALE VOCAL] Verse1: [SOLO Male Vocal arrogant] Verse2: [SOLO Male Vocal humble& warmly] Bridge: [SOLO Male vocal loud, & powerful] CHORUS: [BOTH: Male Vocals + Female Children's Choir Vocals] 🚫 [NO FEMALE HUMMING in Verse 1, Verse 2, or Bridge!!!] Folk guitar, steady mandolin, subtle backing vocals, SFX: Faint sound of distant sleigh bells merging; synchronized hoofbeats, Echo/Vocal Effects: (Apply as needed per section)

[male vocals+Female Children's Choir Vocals] in Choruses] Produ Production: High, icy synth tones, rapid xylophone, fast-moving string sections, SFX: Sharp, intense cold snap SFX; sound of ice cracking; deep inhalation of cold air, Echo/Vocal, Verse 1 Male Vocals: (shivering/worried) a slight pitch wobble effect Verse 2 Male Vocals: (determined)

[SOLO MALE VOCAL] Verse 1: [Male Vocal Vocal Urgent and mechanical, sung slightly staccato] Outro: (Male Vocal Whisper) Pre-Chorus: [Male Vocal+female Children's Vocal Style: Male Vocal is breathy and focusing; Children's Choir: [enters softly with a soothing, melodic line] CHORUS: [BOTH: Male Vocals + Female Children's Choir Vocals High Harmony] 🚫 [NO FEMALE HUMMING in Verse 1, Production: Orchestral arrangement starts chaotic, then simplifies to woodwinds and light percussion, SFX: Electronic beeping/static; fresh pine needles/forest SFX, Echo/Vocal: Verse 1 uses a quick, nervous stuttering delay; Pre-Chorus is sung with a smooth, medium reverb