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Originally Posted by Ezekiel's Storm
I love that bass and the Beatle-esque sound. You've got a winner. Chorus is great. I agree that the lyrics in the verse need some shearing.

Thanks Scott but I think I'm done doing any "shearing" for now! Ready to move on! TB

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Sorry sir, but I had to research this a little more and realized I was wrong! In case anyone cares that last part of the solo was inspired by the middle of " You Never Give Me Your Money" right before the "One sweet dream" line. Hopefully Paul doesn't come after me on that one lol!
Hi Torrey - great song and good guitar solo. Your comment about which song caused me to go listen for myself - and I got lost in the sauce of Abbey Road - again! blush
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Originally Posted by Noel96
Hi Torrey.

What a great presentation! Musical competence shines brilliantly everywhere. This is excellent listening. Your writing, your arrangement, your production and your performance are all first class. It was well worth revisiting this song. You've created yet another awesome piece of music.

--Noel

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Originally Posted by BlueAttitude
Hi Torrey,

Great to see you with a new song, it's been way too long!

You had me right from the intro with the bass wink Wonderful playing on all instruments as per usual, and excellent write and vocal!

And a wonderful song, enjoyed!

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Originally Posted by firesong
Torrey...a good part of my life was spent driving semi's around the countryside and so the subject matter is relevant to my ears...your style is always impeccable and there's always that British influence in there somewhere (in the guitar stylings and the vocal harmonies...which I love by the way)...you certainly have the range for it but if I had a suggestion (and it's too late now I realize) there seems (to me) to be a bit of a strain sometimes in the vocals...I would love to hear you sing it a half to a full step down...that's just my ear which actually means nothing (my wife thinks I can't hear at all)...really another Glass Gate Music production gem!

Thanks Dan! I'm probably done on this one though. The song is in too low of a key to drop it any more, especially in the verses. I didn't feel I was strained in the other parts though. I was actually just going for a "grittier"
vibe for better or worse! TB

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Great sounding pop rock song. Classic "on the road" blues feel and the lyrics paint that road and its pain beautifully. Nice vocals and harmonies. The band is lush, enjoyable playing and the solo is especially great!

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Originally Posted by jannesan
Great sounding pop rock song. Classic "on the road" blues feel and the lyrics paint that road and its pain beautifully. Nice vocals and harmonies. The band is lush, enjoyable playing and the solo is especially great!

Janne

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You may have been away awhile but your inspiration produced another excellent production we’ve come to expect.

This line evokes that loneliness and longing that we’ve heard road musicians talk about in interviews:

“I hear a voice that I used to know
And it'll never let me go”

Every aspect of this production is hitting’ the note.
Vocals, the write, the band and ALL of your instrumental performances.
Love that intro that grabs you and then never lets go.

All that's missing is the crowd applauding, yelling and whistling at the tag. smile

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Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
You may have been away awhile but your inspiration produced another excellent production we’ve come to expect.

This line evokes that loneliness and longing that we’ve heard road musicians talk about in interviews:

“I hear a voice that I used to know
And it'll never let me go”

Every aspect of this production is hitting’ the note.
Vocals, the write, the band and ALL of your instrumental performances.
Love that intro that grabs you and then never lets go.

All that's missing is the crowd applauding, yelling and whistling at the tag. smile

Welcome back!

J&B

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Excellent song Torrey. Production was first rate. Really cool vocal and lyric. Loved the groove. Guitar was excellent as well...


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Originally Posted by Scott C
Excellent song Torrey. Production was first rate. Really cool vocal and lyric. Loved the groove. Guitar was excellent as well...

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Torrey,

I feel this song embodies your new creative approach.
It's quite different from your previous works.
I admire your willingness to try new things.
The lyrics beautifully express universal human struggles.
And, as always, your vocals and the musical arrangement are fantastic.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

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Hi Torrey,

I'm terribly late with my response to your beautiful song.
I don't know if you remember, but I already told you you always have such catchy choruses.
Well, this is no exception to that statement of mine.
"I don't want to, I don't want to
sing these tired blues."

Good to hear from you again, although I didn't really miss you, because for various reasons I was away for a while too...

Hans


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Hi Torrey,
Great song,
Excellent intro,
You sing it absolutely brilliantly.
Guitar is very catchy as always.
Really an excellent Production.
Andi ;-)

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Originally Posted by animarorecords
Torrey,

I feel this song embodies your new creative approach.
It's quite different from your previous works.
I admire your willingness to try new things.
The lyrics beautifully express universal human struggles.
And, as always, your vocals and the musical arrangement are fantastic.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi
Thanks Shigeki, I appreciate it! TB

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Originally Posted by Birchwood
Hi Torrey,

I'm terribly late with my response to your beautiful song.
I don't know if you remember, but I already told you you always have such catchy choruses.
Well, this is no exception to that statement of mine.
"I don't want to, I don't want to
sing these tired blues."

Good to hear from you again, although I didn't really miss you, because for various reasons I was away for a while too...

Hans
Thanks Hans! I always appreciate your comments! TB

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Originally Posted by PROJECT M
Hi Torrey,
Great song,
Excellent intro,
You sing it absolutely brilliantly.
Guitar is very catchy as always.
Really an excellent Production.
Andi ;-)

Thanks Andi, I really appreciate it! TB

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