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I hadn't mentioned this before, but the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who died in the Yarnell Hill fire in Arizona were based in my home town.

I wrote this song and produced this music video in their memory.
One Foot in the Black, One Foot in the Green

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RealTracks in song: ~711:Bass, Acoustic, Bossa Ev 085
RealTracks in song: ~1118:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085
RealTracks in song: ~2051:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking CountryBrent Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 1856:Cello, Background PopCountry Ev 085
RealTracks in song: ~599:Mandolin, Rhythm Bluegrass Doc Ev 100
RealTracks in song: 1295:Banjo, Rhythm, ModernCountrySync Ev16 100
RealTracks in song: 1680:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 085
RealTracks in song: ~365:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 085
RealTracks in song: ~2051:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking CountryBrent Ev 085
RealTracks in style: ~598:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Bluegrass Doc Ev 100
RealTracks in song: 1610:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm Pop16 Ev16 110
RealTracks in song: 1765:Guitar, High-Strung Acoustic, Fingerpicking Pop16ths Ev16 085
RealTracks in song: ~689:Organ, B3, Background Pop Ev 085
RealDrums in Song: Nashville2Beat^07-a,b:Brushes

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John,

Very nicely put together video and heartfelt song tribute to the fallen heroes from your town.

Nice mix and vocal too. You didn't mention what tracks you used but they sound good.

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Josie:

Thanks for your comments. I appreciate it.

Yes, I forgot to list the RTs used, but have updated the post. Thanks for reminding me.

Talk to you later,

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John,

Very nicely down. A wonderful tribute and a wonderful thing you are doing to help.

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John,

This was/is a terrible tragedy for very brave firefighters.

Your music would be loved by them all.

We live in in Northern Calif. back in the sticks. Just a matter
of time before we are hit. Live and Dread every summer for about 6 months.

This is a great honor you have bestowed upon these folks and their families.

Thanks for your efforts and hard work, sharing with us all.


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Hi John,

I agree with everything that's been said. This was a pleasure to listen to and to watch. It's a wonderful tribute and a very polished presentation.

All the best,
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Hi John,

it's all been said.
Nice tribute.

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John,
A wonderful tribute for those 19 heroes. I hope each one of their family members hears your beautiful song and treasures it forever.
This is why we write, sing, record, and publish our music. To be able to do something special for people. To maybe make things a little bit better somehow. We should all take inspiration from your work.
Thanks so much for sharing.
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Floyd Jane: Thanks for your comments. I sure appreciate it.

seeker: Thanks for listening. Yes, it makes you nervous to live in the dry west. We had two fires this year: one about 6 miles from our house and the Yarnell Hill fire about 35 miles away where the Granite Mountain Hotshots died.

Noel: I appreciate you listening. I always enjoy your songs.

boehm: Thanks. Some day I hope to be as inventive as you.

SpaceDog. Yes, I hope the families and other firefighters find something for them in the song.

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Excellent tribute and song. Fire fighters and police are the 2 most under recognized jobs, but without both the world would be chaos. Thanks for sharing!


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Wonderful tribute, and good luck on your selfless venture to help the cause.

Later,

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"Danny C. Wonderful tribute"

what more can I say except I enjoyed your rich vocal too

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Originally Posted By: Danny C.
Wonderful tribute, and good luck on your selfless venture to help the cause.

Later,


Danny beat me to it but this is exactly what I would have said if I heard this first.

All I can add is a big WOW this is just fantastic


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Wonderful tribute, and good luck on your selfless venture to help the cause.


says it all

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Hi, John !


I join in with the others !
A very beautiful and moving
tribute indeed, sung stright
from the heart !


Cheers
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Hi, John !


I join in with the others !
A very beautiful and moving
tribute indeed, sung stright
from the heart !


Cheers
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Pg fantastic: Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. Police and Fire do an immense and thankless job.

Danny C.: Thanks for listening. I hope this song helps the people in my town at least a little bit.

Gruverider: Thank you.

Mario D.: I appreciate your comments. Thanks.

Gibson: Thanks.

Dani48: Thank you for your feedback.

Janice & Bud: Thanks for taking the time to listen.

I appreciate you all listening.

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