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I've skipped past the other reviews in order not to be influenced by what has already been said... so if I come up with reheated observations.. I apologize in advance!
First of all, these lyrics are very interesting for a variety of reasons. They are full of contradictory sentiments (my lover, my killer) and the theme is developed a bit mysteriously, so I found myself having to speculate about the meaning you were trying to communicate. Whether that was intentional, I don't know... but I do know that when you put the listener in a position to project meaning, they will almost always fill in the unknown variables with their own idealized thoughts. Since we typically like our own ideals, this technique pretty much guarantees that the listener will like what he/she "thinks" the song is saying.
Perhaps my FAVORITE thing about this song is the melody. In a blues type of song, I have almost stopped expecting to hear a real melody, mostly because there usually isn't one! This song not only has a melody, but it is an extremely unique and catchy one! I liked it immediately, especially the note you sing at the word STAY (with you) in the first verse, and repeated throughout. I'd go so far as to say that this song has such a distinctive melody that it has a signature quality.. which is one of the things music industry people look for when deciding whether or not a song is worth their time to promote.
another thing I really like is that walking bass line... it ties everything else together like glue! And the guitar was a very good choice also!
The video was technically very good.. I liked the way you transitioned from scene to scene, sometimes lingering long enough for the two scenes to have a unique feel because of the combination. For example, the scene in which the eyes fade into the spider web, and the fade pauses momentarily as if the eyes are watching the scene at the right. I'm guessing that was intentional.. either way, I thought it added impact.
The use of the spider metaphor could go either way depending on the audience. On one hand, it adds a strong emotional reaction that could really ramp up the response to the lyrics and generate those good goose bumps. On the other hand, it could have the effect of making a negative association to the song, depending on how strongly the listener dislikes spiders. To hedge your bets, it would probably be safer to lay the groundwork with the lyrics, then introduce the spider later in the song. By then the listener will be hooked on the song. Introducing a potentially negative element too early increases the likelihood that the listener will click away from the song, and you definitely don't want that. Introducing it later in the song increases the likelihood that the song will end at the same time as the adrenaline rush from the spider... which might be a positive.
You get one shot to hold the listener's attention for the whole song. Such considerations are tough to troubleshoot because every audience is different, so you have to make a creative decision and run with it. Fortunately, creativity is your strong suit, so no problems there!
Once again, I find myself really liking another of your collaborations! They tend to be VERY well executed by each of you, and the final product is always better than the sum of your separate contributions! Two enthusiastic thumbs up!
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Another excellent tune. Lyrics, singing, harmonies, playing all first class. Some very striking visuals in the YouTube video.. Thanks Scott!
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Hi Greg,
Yes.. if you have read the reply to Tommy's comment, we had some trouble finding the right saxophone track. We regenerated it several times, this was the best that came up.
And... thanks for your comments!
Rob and Anne-Marie
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Hi Alan and Di,
Thanks a lot. Glad you liked it.
Best to you 2.
Rob and Anne-Marie
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R & AM,
Very enjoyable listen. Love the bass and the lead.
Terrific vocals. Great feeling in them.
(not a big fan of spiders)
floyd Thanks Floyd. We do like spiders as long as they don't become to big and there are not too many of them.  Rob and Anne-Marie
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I loved it Rob and Anne-Marie. Almost a little Michael Buble swinging in there. Terrific sound. And those harmonies are gorgeous.
Okay I probably shouldn't admit that I just listened more than watched (sorry, I can't help it, spiders give me the creepie crawlies).
Chris Isaak is one of my favs so I'll be looking forward to that one too.
Josie Hi Josie, Thanks a lot. It doesn't matter if you didn't watch the spiders  , listening to the song is more important in this case. Rob and Anne-Marie
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Wow, great work. Wouldn't have known you even used BIAB.
Great inspiration, thanks.
Rec Thanks Rec.! Nice to meet you on the forum.
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We do like spiders as long as they don't become to big and there are not too many of them. smile this made me laugh out loud! 
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Hi Patt, Thanks a lot for your very positive comments. And indeed, the listener may decide what the intention is. But it will be clear, that sometimes love is "killing" and sometimes someone, who is in love, may be "consumed" by it. Don't know if that is the right word, in Dutch it means both "eaten" and also that it destroys you inside. Anyway.... I thought the spider was a good metaphor for this kind of love Anne-Marie
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Hi Patt, Thanks a lot for your very positive comments. And indeed, the listener may decide what the intention is. But it will be clear, that sometimes love is "killing" and sometimes someone, who is in love, may be "consumed" by it. Don't know if that is the right word, in Dutch it means both "eaten" and also that it destroys you inside. Anyway.... I thought the spider was a good metaphor for this kind of love Anne-Marie speaking for myself, I thought it was an excellent illustration, and I'm glad to know that my understanding was consistent with your intent!
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Anne Marie,
Dave the spider would only just fit on a euro coin!!! I probably have more but I call them all Dave for simplicity!! I don't like them but accept their existence.
You may hear a song using z3ta soon.
I had to come back and re-listen to that song and read the comments, especially Pat's!
I liked your explanation about the use of spiders this makes the video even better.
Alyn
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heads up! Song was just posted on the PGMusic facebook page! YOU
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Nice bluesy swing and fab video. Fab everything really! Cheers.
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Hi Rob and Ann Marie.
What a great track, with lots of interesting things going on.
When it started playing my first thought was of the sort of blues which was played in France in the 1940s/50s - it just need an accordion! I could imagine sitting in a Paris bar trying to see the musicians through the smoke.
Once the wonderful guitar solo came in, it was more like early Eric Clapton and I was transported back to my teens.
And all this over a walking acoustic bass and what is essentially a Ska back-beat!
I don't know quite why it works so well, but it certainly does. Definitely one of the tracks which you have to listen to again. Many thanks.
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Nice bluesy swing and fab video. Fab everything really! Cheers. Thanks a lot!
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Hello ROG,
Thanks for your positive comments.
As a matter of fact that is exactly something we miss in BiaB... a French style. In Europe chansons are very popular too. We would like to do some French songs, but it is rather difficult to find the right style to go with it. Any suggestions?
Rob and Anne-Marie
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Although the bass was superb, the leads fantastic, the lyrics outstanding it was the vocals that took it over the top for me. GREAT JOB!
The only thing was the ending as I think a fad out would have sounded much better than that abrupt stop. But that is just me and it didn't distract from probably your best song to date!
When I was young I was poor. But after years of hard, honest, and painstaking work I am no longer young.
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Hello Mario, Thank you! About the ending, we decided to not use a fade out this time, as BIAB created something rather nice all by itself  regards, Rob
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Hi Anne-Marie and Rob,
"You" is incredibly well assembled, polished and dressed to kill! The laid-back blues is a perfect background soundscape for such an awesome composition. Like all your productions, this is as professional as anything out there in the world of music.
All the best,
Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2024
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Hi Noel,
well this is a very, very positive comment.
thank you so much!!
We're humbled by it...
Regards,
Rob & Anne-Marie
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