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Hi All, Here’s something a bit folk & pop… This is called COMET. The wind blew all around me It was autumn in the park The leaves fell like stars And surely left their mark You run through my mind like a comet in the dark Turn off the radio Before that next song starts They’re talking about the moon Like a cosmic love backdrop You run though my mind like a comet in the dark I thought we had a season Maybe one or two But I feel like a witness now To a life I never knew You come out of the blue like a comet passing through You said we burned too bright It was a cliche from the top Like Christmas in July We’re just too far apart You run through my mind like a comet in the dark Love can be a galaxy Lost souls and astronauts The zodiac lights up It flickers and it sparks You run through my mind like a comet in the dark Yeah you run through my mind like a comet in the dark Love can be a galaxy Lost souls and astronauts BIAB Tracks: 2474: Bass, Acoustic, Held 085 2505: Piano, Electric, Held 085 2914: Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking 085 2692: Organ, Rhythm ModernPop 075 Loop: Drum n Bass - cosmos_175_bass RealDrums: PopPromiseEv16 Other Notes: Pre-Production: Track Editing GarageBand & Logic Pro Izotope Ozone 10 Elements & Ozone 11 Izotope Nectar 3 Elements for Vocals Izotope Plasma for Instrument Tracks Processing Waves Vocal Rider Joliz Vocals: GarageBand My Mic: Logitech Blue Yeti Final Track Mix & Master: Logic Pro As always - thanks for listening! Bob
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Love, really love what ya'll are doing. Beautiful song, passionately sung. Those acoustic instruments sound nice, and the organ is a nice pad to tie it together. Joliz adds a cool, ethereal edge with her harmonies and BGVs. Another stunning tune!
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Bob,
No one tells a story like you do. You dang near write a novel in less than a hundred words. And Joliz adds the perfect touch to the songs.
I really liked the deeper-than-usual reverb on the acoustic guitar. You know how to push all the right musical buttons.
Merry Christmas to both of you.
Alan
I thought we had a season
Maybe one or two
But I feel like a witness now
To a life I never knew
You come out of the blue like a comet passing through
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Bob.
Lyrics are great as usual.
Maybe a little too much verb which is swirling around and covering up the vocals to my ears.
Still a great write.
Vic
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Ron,
That's very kind - thank so much from both of us.
Bob
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Bob, you have always been a favorite of mine, and now with Joliz my aprreciation is over the top. Very cool feel flowing over some cool instruments mixed perfectly, then you icing the tasty cake with some terrific vocals. Love how Joliz comes in like an angel. I have you guys on repeat and it always makes for a pleasent ride.
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You never miss, Bob..
The catalogue that you have dropped into the Showcase over the years is astounding. About 20 albums worth I think...
Every one a good as the next.
Joliz is a good addition.
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Alan,
Thank you so much. Joliz and I appreciate the kind words.
Very glad that you liked that guitar reverb. I was shooting for a very specific sound, so it's great to hear that it worked.
Merry Christmas to you and Di.
Bob
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Another cool one.
Occasionally the BV seem not quite right...might be the level or the reverb.
Cool band too.
Cheers
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Vic,
Thanks from both of us. I think you're hearing the extra reverb on the guitar.
Bob
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Wonderful. Top lyrics, top musical writing. Joliz's voice is ever so haunting, here. You yourself, Bob, are top notch in every single way, nailing those vocals with that "smoke-filled" voice of yours. The final stanza of the lyrics (starting with "Love can be a galaxy ...") is particularly poetic, to my ears. But the whole lyrical content is incredible, I think ... and the metaphor of the comet is, of course, inspired. Congratulations to the both of you.
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Marty,
We appreciate the kind words and review. Thanks so much.
Bob
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Floyd,
That's so kind. I appreciate all the support over the years. Thanks from both of us.
Bob
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Bravo Bob for this beautiful song. I would like to wish you a Merry Christmas.
Laurent
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It's another great song lyrically and the vocals and backing vocals give it that spaced out vibe, but for some reason I didn't think the backing track suited it. I just feel as if it should have been smoother and more sort of 'cosmic' sounding. It's just my opinion - and re opinions my view is that I believe that I hypothesise that I have a theory that I calculate that I allow as how I reckon they don't never make no nevermind, or at least I imagine - but I don't think the fingerstyle guitar suited the vibe.
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#13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you.
#58: Bring consciousness to it.
#63: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made.
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Ray,
Thanks from both of us. Yes, you are probably hearing some of the additional reverb.
Bob
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Bob and Joliz, this is great.
Bob's vocal and Joliz's backing vocal are spot on.
A really good backing band.
Super mix.
This is one of your best IMHO.
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Hi, Bob.
Like the Ghost of Christmas Past, you paint a slice of life mixed with vivid imagery.
Powerful stuff, done with an amazing economy.
Impressive, always.
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James,
That review is incredibly kind. We both appreciate and thank you.
Bob
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Laurent,
Thanks so much from both of us. Merry Christmas to you as well.
Bob
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