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Hi All, Here's our latest. This is called BORDER OF GOODBYE. I got a picture standing on my dresser It’s been there for as long as you’ve been gone It seems to me the only way to reach you Is in my dreams or by the telephone On the border of goodbye and gone too long I see your shadow stretching down the highway I hear an old coyote singing his last song Winter nights are quiet but heavy with a silence It’s hard to believe we’re coming up on dawn On the border of goodbye and gone too long Springtime in the mountains is coming down I’ll see you in the Foxglove that covers the ground I keep your posted notes hidden in the kitchen They smell of coffee, honey, and old sweet songs Every word feels like a bridge to somewhere But I can’t find where the map has been redrawn On the border of goodbye and gone too long On the border of goodbye and gone too long BIAB Tracks: 0902: Bass, Electric, Smooth 075 3101: Piano, ElectricVintage, Rhythm 060 2920: Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm 060 RealDrums: CajonSw16Slow 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 Bob: Collings MF5 Mandolin, Background, Fills & Solo Bob: Right Channel Rhythm Guitar, Atkin LG-47 Joliz Mic: Audio Technica AT2020USB+ Joliz Vocals: GarageBand Bob Mic: Logitech Blue Yeti Bob Vocals: Logic Pro Waves: Vocal Rider Guitar & Mandolin Mic: Placid Audio Copperphone Final Track Mix & Master: Logic Pro As always - thanks for listening! Bob
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Another colourful lyric, Bob.
Loved it.
Both vocals are good but (I think I've mentioned it before) one in harmony would really boost it in the 2nd and 3rd verses.
Still a great song though.
Vic
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This classic Bob Dean. I love the chord structure and the addition of Joliz' vocals adds that extra magic. Extremely enjoyable song. The mandolin firs it perfectly, too.
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Yes. THAT voice of yours, Rob. Smoky, scarred-sounding ... stunning.
And then Joliz comes in, with her ethereal harmonies ... so, so beautiful.
Everything works with this song (love the mandolin solo, by the way). Your writing is so good, too ... wow. And you sing what you write outta the park, both of you. It's a privilege to hear your songs ... congratulations, both of you.
Oh, and I can't go without mentioning the lyrics. I won't quote any, because it'd be an injustice to the rest of them to single out any particular line. But ... wow. Pictoresque, lyrical, beautiful. Oh, alright then, just the one quote:
"Every word feels like a bridge to somewhere
But I can’t find where the map has been redrawn"
Bravi.
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Excellent as always, Bob! You are such a great lyricist. Really enjoy hearing you play the Mandolin too!
Great stuff, enjoyed.
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“I see your shadow stretching down the highway
I hear an old coyote singing his last song
Winter nights are quiet but heavy with a silence
It’s hard to believe we’re coming up on dawn
On the border of goodbye and gone too long”
Beautiful poetry in the lyric … terrific imagery!
Your mandolin’s delicate sound and notes are such a good accompaniment for the fragile feeling of “border between goodbye and gone too long.”
We enjoyed all the vocal performances ... the addition of your BGV to that of Joliz’s was special.
Your mandolin, guitar and the Biab session folks sound excellent in the mix.
Kudos you two,
J&B
PS love the mention of Foxglove!
PPS As a couple who played in bluegrass bands for years we much enjoyed the mando.
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Vic,
Thanks so much from both of us for the thoughts and kind words.
Bob
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Bob,
Neat album cover.
Great title.
Wordsmith Extraordinaire.
"I keep your posted notes hidden in the kitchen
They smell of coffee, honey, and old sweet songs"
Damn!
Just-Right backing.
Joliz adds lovely icing to the cake...
Excellent mix.
Classic.
fj
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Hey Bob,
This is classic Bob Dean. You and Jolitz ound great.
Awesome lyrics and production as always.
Also, so nice to hear you play. Your parts sound wonderful.
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Classic. Colorful and that Bob Dean voice. Great imagery in the lyrics. Enjoyed this one.
Charlie
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Bob and Joliz, another achingly beautiful tune. Love the acoustic backing, and Bob's guitar and mandolin parts really shine. Spectacular harmonies by Joliz, per usual, and I like the harmonies panned opposite of Joliz (Bob's?) a lot, too. Super song!
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Chay,
Thanks so much. We appreciate the kind words.
Bob
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Sad, yet hopeful. Great imagery in the lyrics. I like the use of a mandolin in a sad song it's a juxtaposition.
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A beautiful song, I really like the mandolin.
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Man, I LOVE this group. You write such consistently good songs. Your vocals are refreshingly unique, and Joliz is sucha gifted addtion. I really like the background stuff you two are adding. The mando was a perfect choice and fits so well. Let me also mention the line Foyd picked up: "I keep your posted notes hidden in the kitchen
They smell of coffee, honey, and old sweet songs"
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James,
Your reviews are always so kind and supportive. Thanks so much from both of us.
Bob
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Hi Joliz and Bob
Excellent song
Extremely good vocals from both of you
Nice melody, sound and mix
Great work
Andi ;-)
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Janice & Bud,
Thanks so much for the extremely kind review - it means a lot to both of us.
Those BGVs were all Joliz. She handled all the high & low parts. She has an unbelievable vocal range on both ends.
Bob
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Bob and Joliz,
I love the feel of this song! You both did a great job! Bob it occurred to me as I was listening that you remind me a lot of Keith Sykes! Keith is a highly acclaimed and brilliant singer/songwriter whom I had the pleasure to meet and talk to at his songwriter's weekend in October! Your voice is very much like his! Lovely tune!
Thanks, TB
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Dave,
Joliz and I appreciate the kind words. Thank you.
Bob
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