From the room and the inbox
Hello fellow musicians, Racquel here. These notes are from loyal collaborators. I am grateful for the chance to work with each of you — your feedback keeps me excelling as a vocalist and storyteller.
“The R Star! …nothing prepared me for the effort you put in….YOU GOT it!!!! … because of the work you do in the harmonies, it has lifted a crap lyric to be something better than it should be. The power of the R Star! I really appreciate your creative input. You are worth your weight in gold. Until next time, stay strong. Onwards and Upwards.”
“She Blew my mind! that’s all I have to say! This is the highest level of professionalism! Wow! this girl is an angel for real! …It’s more than perfect!”
“Once again Racquel, you are so amazing. You added the flare that I needed in the ad lib’s, and the backing vox’s are so on point. You nailed it. Thanks so much for your professionalism and your dedications. I know that I’m in good hands when I send you a project. Thanks, so much.”
“It’s amazing. It just keeps being amazing. All the work that you put into all these songs is incredible. I don’t know what other adjectives to use. It’s also very unique. I love the way it all comes together and blends with Chiquinho. He also loves it all. We are very, very happy…Thank you, Racquel.”
“I previously had this song recorded 3 times. It wasn’t until this version that I knew I finally got the finished product, love it.”
“I Love Racquel’s Voice. I like hearing it. It’s clear and sultry.”
“As I guessed, The first version is the best. No need to try and change something so good as this take. Thank you for doing exactly what I wished for and far more.. Can’t wait to record vocals with you again in my future projects.”
“Thanks… sorry for it being a bit of a stinker range-wise, but you hit it! Good job. Thanks…”
“The backing are superb and unique sounding Racquel, I love them! I love what you do in the bridge too, perfect! Many thanks, Racquel.”
“Wow. Racquel really hit the nail on the head. She killed it. Its just what I was looking for. The chorus really pops. My husband was able to remember it when the song was over which he wasn’t able to do before. I thank you for your professionalism and patience with me. You really helped me bring my song to life. I know I don’t give good direction, but I hope you wouldn’t mind doing vocals for other songs that I have in the near future. God bless.”
“Wow, amazing, suits your voice so well, you rule, people will love it.”
“Very skillful and creative work – and Racquel’s got a fantastic voice.”
“I really like the backing vocals by Racquel, what she sings is exactly what I wanted.”
“It’s wonderful!!! It sounds very Professional!!! Great Job!!!!!!:) It’s approved!!!”
“Really, really good – thank you. It is amazing the way Racquel sings…”
“Dear Racquel – again I’m really impressed 🙂 I really like the way you make the song come alive. Perfect 🙂 Really, really good.”
“Thank you… I never sounded so good… almost like a singer, great job!”
“Thanks a lot! Great performance, Racquel, as always.”
“Racquel, it’s beautiful and those back-ups are other worldly…what a voice…and choir…thank you, thank you, thank you…I’m going to write you another one…again, I love it…Lenny”
“This is beautiful. You actually made me cry with how beautifully you’ve sung this! Thanks so much. It’s so heart felt.”
“Hello Racquel… Fantastic performance! I love it, I will gladly add more vocal parts and review mine according to this awesome performance. Thank you so much!”
“What we really like about Racquel is that you can always “feel” her sing. So for this song we really need to have her go all out and channel what it’s like to try to get over someone. We know it’ll be amazing regardless of any instructions because Racquel is THAT great. LOVE this vocalist 🙂”
“I love it, it’s perfect. The song is better than I ever imaged it could be… After hearing this, I’m having second thoughts about my simple simon song. Racquel showed out on this one! She brought the dead to life.”
“Dear Racquel: Thank you with ALL my heart for everything you have given to this lead vocal. You are amazing! Blessings… Angie”
“Wow! What a lovely voice and such feeling. Please tell Racquel I love it and hope to work with her again.”
“Beautiful backup vocals. Love the quality of the voice and the sensitivity of the rendition. Thanks!”
“Racquel, I bet you make a lot of people cry. You wear your emotions on your sleeve like a badge of courage. What an honor it has been collaborating with such a dynamic vocalist and person. Much success in all your endeavors, Shelia”
“Wow, really cool and perfect 🙂 Thank you so much!!!!”
“Impressive.”
“Lovely, just perfect…”
“Great job. I appreciate your constantly strong dedication to your craft.”
“That interpretation is fantastic. What is sung and where it’s sung is really great – very cleverly done – the harmonies add to the song as well. So many good ideas – very impressive. Thanks.”
“Very perfect. Excellent interpretation of the poem.”
“Holy sh-t! That was f-ing good.”
“That is brilliant – The delivery is top notch. The backing is fantastic – really adds to the song. I like the pop feel that has been created. Thanks Racquel.”
“Here at the homestead we think it’s beautiful… Please thank Racquel so much!!! It hits the right note of wistfulness and yearning.”
“Truly excellent. I’ll be sending u 8 more songs over the next couple of weeks to repeat this successful formula.”
“I love the vocals!!! Tell Racquel thank you very much for putting her heart and talent into this track…”
“That is so F’n good – just takes it to a new level. She is brilliant. Thanks”
“I love it ..I Iove it ,I love it,, I love Raquel, she is damn good… thanks…… new track on the way”
“Yes, adds a nice touch to my vocals and creates a mood which is what I wanted. Many Thanks”
“Thanks v much,really great job! There’s loads there for me to experiment and I appreciate how you’ve doubled all the right parts. Harmonies and little hooks so I have a palette of your voice to choose from! Really impressed again – … I like using Racquel. She has an awesome style to her voice and love the texture. … Really great vocals and service – thanks v much 100% spot on Cheers!!”
““Simply beautiful, no other word comes to mind other than awesome! This song has a special place in my heart more so than any other song I have written. With that in mind, I deeply appreciate the feeling you put in the song…the song is better than I could have ever imagined. You really captured the song I referenced… Even though it’s sad (the song), I find the manner in which it was sung was inspiring. actually, Racquel sounds like an angel or how I would picture an angel to sound on this song, it’s so touching and heartfelt. Thank you so much.”
“I can’t stop crying. I feel like I’ve died and gone to heaven. Oh sweet Jesus you sing like the angels. You have bathed my meager words in sublime ecstasy, Racquel!”
“Perfect as usual! Thank you Racquel. You´re the best singer in the world!! Love to do more songs with you.”
“Dynamite as always!”
“Racquel’s vocals are amazing, and she always brings something unique and creative to her vocal performance. Where she sings along with me, her voice has shades of Merry Clayton from Gimme Shelter.”
“All I can say is I’m glad I left it up to you to come up with ideas for the backing because I never would of thought of that – that is brilliant.”
“Wow, wow, wow, I love this vocal. I could listen to this song all day.”
“Fantastic – the choice harmonies are great – they suit the song. I like where they are in the song – They will sit well in the mix. I can’t fault it. Many thanks. – quality of the sound is great.”
“Holy roller!! I love it. My gosh I get goosebumps on that last chorus every time. Not to mention the riff going into the solo section P_E_R_F_E_C_T!!!!”
“Awesome vocals and thanks so much for paying careful attention to all of the notes!”
“Awesome! Racquel rocks – what a creative and well executed set of vocals. Outstanding. Much thanks!”
“Unbelievable!!! Home run, grand slam However you want to describe it. Thanks again, Racquel … for a job well done.”
“Wow! Better than what I had thought in my mind.”
“I love it so much! I can’t wait to hear it mixed. I really love it. So much passion. Thanks so much.”
“Thank you for recording so quickly and well. I can see why you are so popular.”
“Dear Racquel, thank you so much for another excellent and such a heart-felt performance that deserves a standing ovation. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Best, Fatih”
“Dear Racquel, only one word could describe this. Excellent – no not enough! Brilliant! – no not enough! Ingenious! – no not enough either! The words are just not enough for what you have done. But what I could do is to truly, sincerely and whole heartedly thank you, thank you, thank you. Faith K.”
“Delightful. Thank you. I love the little additions Racquel added. Wow.”
“Blow away. So much creativity here. Really great performance. Thank you Racquel!!”
“This…is…so…amazing. Thank you for putting the time, energy and thought into the performance. I know this is unlikely to be your fav style of music, I don’t even know if it’s my style of music. 🙂 but you are thoroughly convincing and take the listener on the journey. Thank-you! I appreciate all the work you have done on these songs.”
“We’re very happy with her work. We love her and wish we could give her a big hug. I knew she was going to do a great job!”
“Beautifully perfect! Very great! Super-ly nice! Wonderfully brilliant! Etc… Thanks Racquel!!”
“Thanks Racquel for the amazing vocal performance! Great vocal technique and emotion!”
“I know you are married and have kids. I am also married and have a kid. Let’s get married anyways, ok?? :)))) I think I like it…just a lot!! Raquel, THANK YOU!! It’s amazing. Every time.”
“Thanks AGAIN, for carefully paying attention to my direction and taking it to a level beyond what I could have imagined!”
“Hey Racquel! You’ve got yourself a regular customer now!! 😉 The vocals are simply amazing and I’m happy as can be. Racquel exceeded my expectations by far! I can’t wait to send in some more songs for her to sing! 😉”
“Dear Racquel – I absolutely love everything about the way you sing. Thank you so much – it’s truly beautiful. All the best, Harald”
“Dear Racquel. What a great way to sing the song. I love it. You sang it completely different than I imagine it to be sung. Thank you very much. Great inspiration. All the best, Harald”
“Racquel great job ! Its almost as if a sub melody was added, looking forward to the mix and mastering.”
“Absolutely perfect in every way! Wonderful! Thank you so much! This brought a tear to the eye …”
“You be killin’ it. 🙂 Thanks Racquel, I appreciate how you always make the lyrics sound convincing.”
“She Blew my mind! that’s all I have to say! This is the highest level of professionalism! Wow! this girl is an angel for real! …It’s more than perfect!”
“Wow wow wow! That’s really hot! there is nothing to complain about or modify! I’m really happy with the outcome… I think I will do my whole album with her she’s amazing.”
“Beautifully done. A perfect capture of the emotion. It makes the music track scream to be redone. Thank You.”
“Once again thank you Racquel. I am delighted with the extraordinary level of artistry and how you have managed to work so well without a guide vocal. I really appreciate the extra effort you put in to correct the line in the chorus too. Superb, thank you Racquel. You have breathed life and character into this track. …I will be a repeat customer!”
“Racquel, Brilliant job on this tune. You gave it a great feel and a lot of power in the chorus, I really loved the way you lifted it. And also many thanks for getting it to me a day earlier than I expected! Like an early birthday present.”
“Wow Racquel, this is terrific! Thanks so much for the effort and passion you put into my song. You owned it!”
“Beautiful! I’m so full of tears….Thanks a lot!”
“Racquel Great job – love the “nan na nna ” guitar part – it became an awesome hook in its own right! Your diction is crystal clear, it is a wordy song and you never missed a beat… Loved your vocals. Awesome talent. And a good sense of feeling injected into the lyric. The ad lib bits are always the best bits for me – they are very surprising and shine new lights on part of the song – and even though I wrote it – It makes me think – “oh, that now has a different, but better, meaning”….”
“Racquel understands the meaning that I was trying to express. Outstanding job. And I give her five stars, plus two Thumbs Up!”
“That is brilliant! Amazing range! Brilliant voice . Thank you for this…. Looking forward to working with you again .”
“Great energy… You did a great job with the ending – and creativity. Made it sound like a hit….thanks again. Continued success with your career.”
“Thanks, I really like all your vocals …also sometimes I put too many syllables but you do a good job making it sound right 🙂”
“Hello Racquel !!! Wowwwwwwww!!!! That is incredibly professional!!!! You are the best singer of the world!! What an honor to work with you 😉 I´m absolutley surprised and satisfied with your take!… Best wishes from Southern Germany to L.A. 😉”
“What an amazing job you did. You gave life to this song more than I would have imagined, thanks a lot. Your harmonies are stunning, really… Also thank you for your invaluable advice on backing vocals.”
“Woah, that sounds incredible! I love it!…Thanks so much, Racquel!”
“I had a few hours yesterday to work with your BG vocals on Stealing. On a scale of 1-10 they are a 20. A very stellar performance on your part breathing new life into a tired old song. Not a single issue with anything you’ve done on that song. We’ve done 7 songs together & you now have my 8th. Every song without fail has benefited from your vocal prowess. I used everything you gave me for each & every song. You are simply a gift from Heaven. Imagine the two of us bumping into each other in this BIG BIG world. Thank you for all that you do.”
“Once again I am overwhelmingly impressed by your excellent and professional performance. You are simply the best, Racquel 🙂 You really gave justice to my song and the message. It is impossible for anyone to sing “Someone” better than you do.”
“Wow, that sounds fantastic! You really came up with some beautiful harmonies and I like it a lot. Thanks for your creative input, I really appreciate it! I can tell you love what you do, I’m sure that’s one of the reasons it sounds so good :). I appreciate the fact that you really care about getting the best out of every song you sing. That’s rare! Looking forward to more projects with you.”
“Oh boy, oh boy! It’s a slam dunk…and I’m not talking about the regular ones. Your performance on this song is like a backboard breaking slam dunk where everybody needs to seek shelter because of all the tiny little pieces of broken glass all over the place. Very, very well done Racquel! I couldn’t be more pleased!”
“Oh my goodness. I LOVE IT!! I love what you added to the song and the attitude behind it. Thank you so much. It’s perfect.”
“I had a few hours yesterday to work with your BG vocals on Stealing. On a scale of 1-10 they are a 20. A very stellar performance on your part breathing new life into a tired old song. Not a single issue with anything you’ve done on that song. We’ve done 7 songs together & you now have my 8th. Every song without fail has benefited from your vocal prowess. I used everything you gave me for each & every song. You are simply a gift from Heaven. Imagine the two of us bumping into each other in this BIG BIG world. Thank you for all that you do.”
“Hi Racquel! When you said you will do your best to elevate the song, I had expectations, but you managed to surpass them 100 fold! Being an amateur composer, you inspired me to continue to learn and develop my skills! I LOVE what you have done with the vocals and the overall feel of the song and I can’t think of anything that needs modifying or changing! I couldn’t have made a better choice to hire you for this project! I think you set the bar pretty high for my singer and she has her work cut out her :)! …I will definitely need your services again very soon when the other songs are ready. Thank you again for delivering more than what I was even hoping for!”
“Oh dear! It’s absolutely magnificent! What a performance Racquel! Blew me off my new coyote-skin chair : ) All your minor tweaks are spot on too. Extremely well done! It’s beyond rock history. Your performance is like a brand new religion. You are so very gifted. Your voice is like the sweetest sonic sweet spot in the known universe!”
“WOW, this is EXACTLY what I was looking for! The harmonies sound great, and I absolutely LOVE all of the little ad-libs you added on – it really adds to the entire song! I am extremely happy with this!”
“Once again, and maybe more than ever, the result is beyond my expectations. you’ve done an amazing job, wonderful and creative harmonies, superb lead vocals, as John Lennon use to say you’re the Toppermost of the Poppermost. I really love, love love, now and ever the heart, the soul, the professionalism, the work you put in the realization if my song. Thanks a lot for all of this. And of course, the next song is already in the starting block 🙂”
“Thanks Racquel. This sounds amazing – the perfect vocal performance! Thanks for all your work on this (and all the other projects you have done for me this year).”
“Oh My God! I Love It! That was nothing short of amazing! You really pour your heart and soul into your vocal performances! I sincerely appreciate you doing this new arrangement for me. You are so creative, your experience shines through!”
“I always try to explain that to me a real artist is someone who can understand music with more depth than others. In this case Racquel, you are a real artist, because you’ve understood my song immediately. I will definitely consider you for my future projects. All the best. Blessings.”
“Amazing work on this one – this was exactly the sound I was thinking of – but better!”
“Bonsoir Racquel Wow! So much ideas, so much tracks. what a great work you’ve done there’s enough material here to do 3 songs:) Thanks for bringing so much inventivity and passion in your singing. Now, it’s my turn to work 🙂 Thanks for all, Phil”
“I would like to highlight the magical powers of Racquel and define her an alchemist, then not just a singer but a person capable of transforming not only the songs and elevate them from a technical point of view, harmonic and emotional intensity, but also to make sense to emotional situations surrounding the life of an artist. Regarding the song “Our golden days”, initially I had my doubts on the global vocal performance for the song, then listening to the harmonies of Racquel, already from the first verse, I managed myself to fall in love with my song, and during my last trip to Barcelona, Spain, I plugged the headphones to my tablet and I did nothing but listen and listen to a song that Racquel with great professionalism has managed to set to the highest level. Thanks Racquel again, many blessings. Best. Jassniro”
“You know, after what you did on Thief in the Night, I’m thinking “It’s gonna be hard to top that performance” but HOLY SMOKES, WOW…This is so good. …I can’t hear anything I’d change or do different. Outstanding job, Miss Racquel…”
“Hi Racquel, You did an excellent job! One final thank you. Really happy with your work. And the recording is of excellent quality. Once more thank you very much. Looking forward to working with you again. Have great day! 🙂 Best, Erik”
“Torgeir: This is the most beautiful vocal performance I have ever heard, so much feeling and passion in your interpretation. BRAVO, Racquel 🙂 Your a true genius in the field of singing. Nard: Wow Racquel! What a beautiful job you did!! Those harmonies are incredible. Reminds of a Motown ‘crooner’ 🙂 Torgeir: I fully agree with you. It reminds me of Mahalia Jackson, Mariah Carey and Dionne Warwick, a touch everyone of them when I hear Racquel sing my song. Could it be better? No it is impossible.”
“Absolutely amazing. You add so much to this song, and the pleasure you had singing it jumps to the ear 🙂 I will listen a bit more to accurately measure all work performed but you surely did a great job once again, with a lot of creativity while remaining in the spirit of the song, adding the personal touch that makes all the difference. Thanks a lot for sharing your talent, I’m sure “—“, “—-“‘s son about who the song is, is gonna be proud of the result. Have a good day. Phil”
“First of all, thank you soooo much! I actually had to let it all sink in for a bit before I wrote back to you – I’m not just impressed, I’m inspired! You’ve given something beyond what I could have imagined this song to have turned out to become, and I am very grateful. All of your ideas will definitely be kept…The harmonization, your tone, expression, and the build up you created in the second verse – all amazing; Your vocals are a gift – what a privilege for me. Also, I’m thankful for the personal and professional interaction through the process, and the addition of your creative input augments that. I’ve been astounded by your vocals for quite some time…I’ll definitely send you the final version of this song when complete, and I have more music to send in the future if you’re willing to help. Thank you Racquel! I truly can’t say enough good things! ~ Gerald”
“…” I have appreciated the different nuances you have sung in each of the Choruses. Each one is different and that variety greatly enhances the song. I know that these “subtle” arrangements take time and effort. Thank you.””
“You surprise me positively every time. Again and again ! Thank you and i love you !!!!! Peace and Blessings, S”
“Wow, shivers of pleasure, my intuition about your voice was right, your interpretation is fantastic and the sound of your voice is wonderful. …The backing vocals really gave more energy, great job. Racquel, I’m very happy, thanks for your voice and your time.”
““Excellent work!!! You have made me cry. Literally speaking. The lyrics are perfect, and the story is very well told. The performance impeccable with a lot of soul and expression. And your vocal arrangement is beautiful. I feel very happy with this song. You have sung and written exactly what I was looking for.””
“There are some kids that just can’t contain their insane artistry even at a young age such as his. I have continuously seen him strive to be the best he can be during the years we have worked together. And I truly say work ‘together,’ because great students like him can teach us grown-ups a few things. I would recommend this Rami for anything.”
“For projects that require children’s vocals, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Racquel’s son Rami (9) and daughter Cleo (7) seem to be following in her footsteps. They both have beautiful voices and are rapidly developing their vocal skills. Recently, the two of them gave an excellent performance on a world-wide Coca Cola campaign, a cover version of “What a beautiful World”, plus Rami did an outstanding job on two other songs for Coca Cola commercials. With mom’s excellent coaching it’s no surprise to expect fast and solid result. Multiple tracks when a choir is needed, and fantastic solo performances.”
“As a professional composer and producer I have been working with Racquel for over 12 years on a regular basis and used her amazing vocals on dozens of commercial campaigns and songs for film and television. She is absolutely one of my favorite singers in the world. Not only does she have a phenomenal voice, she contributes great original ideas, she is extremely skilled and versatile while maintaining her unique signature sound, and she works fast and makes herself available for short-notice deadlines. The icing on the cake: she understands exactly what it takes to give each song that ’extra touch’ to make it stand out. Not much instruction needed; I let her do her thing and I can trust her blindly to surprise me with yet another stunning result. Her kind and enthusiastic personality make for a joyful and smooth work experience, which reflects in the outcome. As usual, Racquel delivers top quality studio recordings that don’t need any tweaking. Clearly labeled tracks that you just pop into your mix and your song is pretty much done!”
“LEGENDARY !! You’re amazing with the characterizations, your voice is magical. Thanks so much for all your efforts!”
“When it comes to musicality, you have no natural enemy, you are at the top of the food chain.”
“Amazing vocalist. Perfect pitch, range, creativity and personality. Those are the qualities that make Racquel stand out from the rest. Highly recommended. Service Category: Vocalist Year first hired: 2011 (hired more than once) Top Qualities: Personable, Expert, Creative”
“I love the way you’re singing the song! There are so many places where I get goosebumps. Your Interpretation of the song is spot on. Thank you so much. You’re really gifted with an amazing vocal and musical talent. Thank you for using that talent on my songs. That is a great honor.”
“As always you just sing it spot on! You put the additional vocal just the right places. There are so many things I really like and that surprises me in a positive way.”
“Thank you for the fabulous work you did on the vocals. They now have a soulful professional edge.”
“Hi Racquel, No point thinking (about it) when my instincts tell me straight away. OMG it’s absolutely amazing. I just heard it and it’s like super charged off the hook energy. That intro subtle… just absolutely ! I just knew Racquel, you would know exactly how to make that track shine. Powerfully intelligently superb. What a freakin chorus!!! I don’t know what to say … just thank you, thank you so much. Maybe this song can help someone somewhere see a light – wouldn’t that be fab? Such an absolute privilege Energy fire! Off the hook magic!!”
“Racquel has recorded over 10 songs of mine. She is very easy to work with. Her adlibs and backing vocals are spot on. Without being mastered, her voice sounds radio ready. If you want the best, go with Racquel”
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