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Hi All, Here's kind of a folky / beat poetry piece. This is called Shadow Lights. Running shadow lights Up and down the hall Running shadow lights On your apartment wall Casting shadow lights All across 110th Casting shadow lights Over Central Park West Leather jacket dreams When we were 24 Leather jacket dreams I think Schott is what you wore Rising shadow lights Around this new old town Rising shadow lights Above New Lebanon Running shadow lights Time’s a ticking bomb Facing shadow lights Tracing lines on your palm Running shadow lights Running shadow lights Running shadow lights BIAB Tracks: 0365: Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking 2364: ElectroFlutes, Rhythm Pop 2505: Piano, Electric, HeldChords 2474: Bass, Acoustic, Held RealDrums: MalletsFolk16ths As always - thanks for listening! Bob
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Hypnotic. A couple of notes, a couple of chords, et voila. Wish I had your talent to "get straight to the point", when I myself write a song. Incredibly beautiful. The lyrics are mesmerizing, too, evoking (as I perceive it) memories. It's a pleasure to hear your works.
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James,
That's very kind of you - thank you.
Bob
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At first I thought your song was a bit boring because there's not much variety, but on second listen it grew on me, it's kinda hypnotic and probably the first song since Strawberry where I like a Mellotron.
Very well done!
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Bob, a perfect example of less is more!
Fantastic lyrics and vocal.
The mellotron sounds great - brilliant!
Super mix.
I think this is your best to date.
You know you're getting old when a recliner and a heating pad is your idea of a hot date!
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Hi, Bob. Love the build of the arrangement. As B.D. says, the repetition is almost hypnotic. Cool! 
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Bob, beautiful song! The arrangement has a sweet lullaby quality that is very easy on the ears. Your lyrics are always interesting and subtly literate, and these are no exception. The whole package has a Lou Reed, post-beat NYC feel to me. Absolutely love it.
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Brain,
I appreciate that - thanks.
Bob
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There is a beautiful ensemble between the vocals, the guitar and the flute. It's a nice mélopée (in French).
Laurent
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Nicely done, Bob, I love the way the song builds as it progresses.
Reminds me of something Lou Reed might have done.
Enjoyed!
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Mario,
I appreciate that - thank you.
Bob
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Bob, I always get the feeling of being in Manhattan in your songs. This time the upper west side. Back in the seventies I wandered those streets. My cousin lived at 102nd and Amsterdam while my sister lived nearby. Of course it was affordable then. The simple arrangement works well and the mellotron was quite the surprising element. After the first few seconds I found it worked perfectly. Poetry set in simplicity. Another good one, Tom
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That is So Nice.
Intimate Vocal.
A Just-Right Production.
"Leather jacket dreams
When we were 24
Leather jacket dreams
I think Schott is what you wore"
Poetic. And, yet still a Song. Not an easy thing to pull of.
Talent.
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Really like it Bob! Another dreamy poetic mesmerizing landscape masterpiece.
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Bob,
Your music is always such a pleasure to listen to.
I like your voice in this lower register - you don't do that often. For me, it's a real treat when you do. If there's poetic majesty on this forum, it would be - hands down. Contrary to the thinking of so many people, poetic writing is not an easy transition to music. But you have the touch.
As typical, the lyric is "honest" and speaks to many.
Thanks for a soothing listen!
Alan
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Ron,
Thanks - that's very kind.
Bob
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Laurent,
Thanks - very appreciated.
Bob
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As a New Yorker ... I like imagery in the lyrics, I like the way it builds by adding instruments, without overpowering the lyric or vocals.
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Dave,
Thanks very much.
Bob
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Hi rsdean,
Composition that lends itself to reverie. It's soft, vaporous and our mind lets itself be carried away by your lyrics. Well done..
Jani
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Tom,
Thanks for sharing that great memory. Appreciate the kind words.
Bob
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Floyd,
Much appreciated - thank you.
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Bob...I always love your use of the acoustic in your songs...really nice build of the instrumentation...your lyrics (poetry) are always so picturesque and always an appropriate match to the score...a lovely, gentle song and mix!
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This one has come out really well Bob. The production end of this is fantastic. The instruments you use are surprising at times, and they really dress up the feeling of your lyrics. I think you did a masterful job at the build, as many have rightfully mentioned.
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David,
Thanks for that - very appreciated.
Bob
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Alan,
Thanks so much - I always look forward to your review and appreciate your kind words.
Bob
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So well done, Bob. You always tap into your listeners memory banks even if they never had experiences you're singing about. That is a huge talent. Your vocal always mesmerizes.
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Elliott,
Thanks so much. I appreciate that.
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Jani,
Thanks for those kind words.
Bob
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Dan,
I appreciate that - thank you.
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Bob
You are the folk/rock forum king!
Love that electro/flute thing going on....really supports the track!
Also love the lyrical content as always! I wish I could think of stuff like you have here!
Very nice song!
Thanks, TB
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Brad,
Thanks for the kind review. Very appreciated.
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Marty,
That's very kind - thanks so much.
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Torrey,
Much appreciated - thank you.
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Beat poetry or mood music, it is just good!
We were envisioning the scenes in black and white and could feel the hours and days slipping by. This verse was special:
“Running shadow lights
Time’s a ticking bomb
Facing shadow lights
Tracing lines on your palm”
We enjoyed the laid back band too.
We liked the mallets and the electric piano held chords.
Fine production in all aspects!
J&B
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Janice & Bud,
Thank you so much - that is very kind.
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I like the build-up of the track. Good lyrics as well. Maybe a bit on the short side.
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Alexander,
Thanks very much.
Bob
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Wow. Do I love when your intros with the acoustic set up the vocals. Very cool song. Super vocal and lyric. Simple and mesmerizing. Really well done..
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