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Hi All, Here's something new from us. This is called TWO CITIES. New York City And the Hudson wind Like a hurricane breeze Blowing over me again The damage and goodbyes Of all those years ago Should’ve said hold on baby But I let you slip and go Now Vienna at dawn Into the morning grey Walking past all the moments That remain along the way Every cold street and square Old pictures cling But the city is a hunter Chasing down everything From the U-Bahn’s roar To the High Line’s gleam Two cities breathe at night Pressed together in a dream Driving brings me peace Heavy traffic and convoys And the echoes of you Still make a joyful noise Yeah the echoes of you Still make a joyful noise Yeah the echoes of you Still make a joyful noise BIAB Tracks: 2877: Bass, Acoustic, AmericanaSlow 060 1006: Piano, Acoustic, Solo 085 1765: Guitar, Acoustic, High-Strung Acoustic 085 3056: Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm Pop 085 RealDrums: PopRock16ths 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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Heck, even the WAV graph is interesting. Did I ever hear you in the Village? Oh, I really enjoy your vocals, Bob, and what a special treat with Joliz. I like the way you both deliver the lyrics in your own style, and it works like magic. It's like a scene where he is in his damp, one-room apartment looking down at the passersby in the dark rain on 8th Avenue, while she is in her bedroom in Queens and you're both still sharing the same thoughts, singing the same song. Well done!!
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Bob and Joliz,
You both did an excellent job on this the vocals are lovely! Bob your overall production on this is at a very high level! You (and J&B) have got me considering the move to the Izotope products because it sounds so good!
Thanks, TB
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Hello Bob and Joliz
Very nice song
Great sung by both of you
The song has a really good sound
An all around successful production
Andi ;-)
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Great tune, well produced and mixed!!
My Music director has a pink nose, purrs and a tail
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Hi, Bob. One thing that makes a lot of your productions sound out is that they sound live. Not just the vocals, but the instruments. Everything is nicely balanced, and it sounds like I'm there in the room with you and the players. I'd swear you were playing piano if I didn't see is listed as a RealTrack.  Excellent song, as usual!
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Bob & Joliz,
I'm not sure what i can add to what's already been said. You always have that "in the same room" sound. And hardly anybody can write a story in a song like you. And Joliz is such a perfect complement to your vocals. There's never a bad moment when I'm listening to you two.
Alan
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Marty,
That is an incredibly kind review. We both appreciate it so much. Thank you.
Bob
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Torrey,
Joliz and I appreciate the kind words. Thank you so much.
I have been using iZotope mixing & mastering products since 2010. It has never let me down. I also love how it pairs well with other plugins.
And yes, Bud has a great setup and has done some extraordinary work with Janice. He sets a high bar and I've learned a lot from listening & following his production chain over the years.
Bob
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SO beautiful - once more. Wow. Robert, you are a talent made of gold. Joliz, you add stunning, shining, reflective atmosphere to the song. Ethereal and otherwordly voice.
What a song, once again. I LOVE these "diary entry" - like songs. Congratulations.
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I really like how the melody/chord structure were not overly complicated, allowing the message of the lyric and the textures of your voices take center stage. Agree with many others that the track sounded very “live” and the production seemed first-class!
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Nice Bob. I love how tight the bottom end is! Good job.
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Andi,
Thanks very much from both of us.
Bob
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Another good lyric led song from you two and I am a fan of a good lyric.
My only suggestion is that a harmony vocal from one of you would fit in nicely in the third verse.
Great stuff.
Vic
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John,
We appreciate that - thanks.
Bob
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Really enjoyed this 'Tale of Two Singers'. May the echoes make joyful music for you both in the coming musical year.
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Bob and Joliz, fantastic arrangement
Super vocals
Loved that intro
Great instrumentation
great mix
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Bob and Joliz...as usual, the arrangement, melody and lyrics are impeccable...I love the simple piano line that carries the band...Bob your choices of the acoustic soundscape are so pleasing to my ear...as David noted the song sounds like a live recording of a stage performance...my only nit would be the coordination of the vocals with cutting or holding a lyric...this does give a live feel perhaps but it's a bit distracting to me (but just me it seems so not that big a deal)...to me perhaps trading lines back and forth or adding harmony would give some added element (for what it's worth)...lovely melody!
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David,
That's very kind and appreciated. Thanks from both of us.
Bob
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Wow, Bob and Joliz, fantastic song to close out 2024. Spooky, ethereal and beautiful. Cool build and lovely band arrangement. Fantastic vocals throughout. Nice fade ending, too. Another great one!
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