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I just completed this one, although I wrote the lyrics and most of the melody a few months ago. It started out as some thoughts on the difficulties of songwriting collaborations, after a couple of abortive sessions in my studio with someone who I found had 'win/lose' issues, although he obviously didn't like my approach either! I then extended these thoughts into the area of relationships in general. BIAB style used: ELTONPNO Drum software: XLN AddictiveDrums Synth, Bass, etc sounds: Fantom X6 Brass: Samples from an old 'Computer Music' cover CD Guitars and vocals: Me Recorded and mastered in Sonar X1 "It's In Between". Lyrics and other notes here. John
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Hey John, Wow! This is a very impressive work. I congratulate you on a fine arrangement that's been mixed to a very professional sound. I sat here at my computer reading through the lyrics after I'd listened and found myself thinking, "These are excellent words. The metaphor has been worked cleverly. I really like the 'It's in between' hook." Then, of course, I had to have another listen  Loved it! Noel
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John,
Awesome man! Excellent vocals and production.
I thought the music was great and the lyrics were as well.
Clever use of cliches here. The in-between hook was great.
Gotta go and have another listen.
Tim
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John,
Really enjoyed your creation. The vocals along with
your style selection really fit the lyrics in the song.
Thanks for you hard work and sharing with us.
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Great Job John! Killer Lead Guitar Tone!
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Good song and I love the "vocal bleed" just before the guitar solo (in my rt channel) Sounds like someone saying "orl right" !!!
I love little moments like that which seem to be lost in todays chart music.
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Good work.
Agree with all above.
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John,
Excellent song and production. Really nice guitar tone and lyrics. Great job all around.
Bob
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I loved it John. I love the song and the Synths are like ear candy to me. I love them. Your vocals are great and the mix was perfect. I dig the stereo.
I didn't know you were form the UK till I looked, but it sounded british to me. I miss real synths. That does make sense, right? So much nicer sounds than sampled instruments.
Very nice vocals.
I don't know what else to say but, it really sounded pro and most important, I am enjoying it.
Wayne,
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Many thanks friends for taking time out to listen. And thanks for the kind comments.
John
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I always like your work John, I am a long time fan. One of my fav things about your approach is the way you choose your lyrical and musical hooks. And for this song anyone who's ever been in the situation can surely relate.
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John - this is really nice! I love your vocals!
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Hi John I'm a little late arriving here to this song. There is no doubt that you have taken your mixes to the professional level. It is such a relaxed yet present mix - perfect balance, nothing over-riding. Impressive tune, lyrics and production. Best - Ian 
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Many thanks Sundance, Beagle, Ian. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
John
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John,
I couldn't agree more with the others. Great tune; superb arrangement! I particularly liked the middle-8. It was distinct and different but fit the song perfectly.
SD
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It's all been said, great work John. Super guitar lead also! Loved the lyrics.
I want my last spoken words to be "I hid a million dollars under the........................"
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Terrific, full production. Well written and well produced. It reminds me of a bunch of things and compares favorably to all of them. Thanks for sharing.
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Very nice job John... you really know your craft! There aren't many people here on the forum who can do a better job than you of putting together a technically well done composition. Indeed, if anybody can, it would have to be one of the pros.
Great lyrics, great use of instruments, your sense of changing things up to keep the song interesting is always very good. And of course, your guitar playing speaks well of the years you have invested in it... always tasteful, clean and appropriate to the song.
Yet, something about this song causes cognitive dissonance everytime I return to listen. After several listens with time between, my conclusion is that the words are serious enough to warrant a less-bouncy backing.
The music suggests a cheerful upbeat topic, but I didn't think the theme of people who can't seem to agree was at all bouncy or lighthearted.
But its probably just me projecting my preconceived notions onto your creative judgment, and as such, the usual grain of salt applies.
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nice tune ! retro feel to it, and that i like. you have some good arrangement skills, well put together.
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