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Hi Floyd,
This could be an anthem for many of us. Really well done. Creative use of BiaB and the production is top-notch. Love your voice.
"For what you don't remember, there's no accounting" made me think of my old band buddy that has an excellent memory of our youthful exploits playing in rock bands (1979-1990). If it wasn't for Darren, I'd not have the accounting that's lost with time.
Bravo...
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Hi Floyd,
that's another really 'floydish' song: a very thoughtful write at the end of the year, great choice of RealTracks, and like usual terrific vocals. Kudos!
All the bet for 2020 and : Keep 'em coming!
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Way to wrap up this year of songs with an emotional bang FJ! Great write. Loved it. Good of you to drop by, Josie. Thanks...
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"for what you don't remember there's no accounting for the most part, i know just where i've been the good the bad the in between all mixed in wishin' and whiskey to wash away the sin" Man, if I could write like that I'd have it put on a t-shirt  And what a cool alliteration on the hook line. Just drives it home. The harp was a surprise and sounds like it was played for the tune. Janice said: I love everything about it and his phrasing is perfect!" The arrangement with the build is very supportive of the fine melody. We could go on....and on. Most excellent mr jane. J&B
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As always I am a big fan of your music. I wish I could write lyrics as good as you do.
I love this song, but if I am honest to my taste of music I would have preferred a sax (or maybe nothing) to the harmonica (well, that is just my taste.. I still really like the song).
Happy New Year!
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Floyd, you have a knack. Boy, do you ever have a knack Your lyric writing, musicality, build, selection of backings, vocal delivery and every thing else I could possibly suggest are always outstandingly sensational. Wishin' And Whiskey is no exception. Marvelous. Congratulations. Trevor - I really appreciate that review. AND... you made me call up "My Sharona". Haven't heard that in a long time. The definition of "catchy"... might have to write something like that.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR2JtsVumFA
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FJ, Amazing tune to finish the year! Lyrically very strong, easy to follow without reading the script. Production is A+ (I would not expect less ) FJ, Thank you for sharing and Happy New Year to you! Misha.
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Great song Floyd, easy going and soft on the ear
Great vocals indeed and the lyrics are awesome
Cool country for this New Years day.
Happy New Year!
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Late to this train.
Laid back feel, wistfully sung with a nice instrumental build. Great fit with the drums, especially at the end of the chorus. I like the way the harmonica slides in.
Your conversational lyrics feel effortless - "dares me/scares me" is a nice acceleration into the chorus.
As always, excellent work and a pleasant listen.
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Hi floyd, Ahhh... you've done it again! That "outstanding" bar is never a problem for you and like the best of the best Olympic high-jumpers, you ALWAYS manage to clear it with plenty of air. I guess that that Old Norse word called "skill" is what it's all about. Bud mentioned the alliteration in the hook and I agree... those four 'w' sounds on accented beats also caught my ear. That's very clever and very memorable writing! What I really admire about the line "Wishin' and whiskey to wash away the sin" is that from a rhyming perspective, it is fully self-contained. The short 'i' sounds in "wishin" and "whiskey", along with the "-in" at the end of "wishin" all partner the final word "sin" --- I'm definitely going to look for something as streamlined as this in my next song! Thanks for continuing to teach me all these nuances about lyric writing All the best for 2020! Noel
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hey Floyd a production of top quality always your well of creativity never runs dry I agree super way to end 2019 best wishes to and more great tunes for 2020 thanks for sharing eric
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Lovely song Floyd. Very cool lyric. As always excellent vocal . Loved the jangly guitar in the intro. Kind of a Byrd’s vibe Scott - thanks for your support throughout the year... much appreciated!! This is a very good write,Floyd; you really do have a way of making personal reflection universal.
my favourite lines:
"every day that passes
i seem to spend a little more time looking back
not sure what i think i'll see
if what i'm searching for would still be intact
trying not to listen to the devil as he dares me
tied in knots 'cause looking forward scares me"
Nice understated feeling in the vocal and, of course, the arrangement serves the song perfectly.
A good way to toast another year!
Robert Robert - thanks for the nice comments... especially about the lyric...
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A lovely sound - easy on the ear, a nice build and a musical chorus,
excellent lyrics with your signature vocals.
What's not to like?
A really nice way to end the year.
Peter I appreciate that Peter. Thanks...
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I like it! You certainly have a mixed bag of emotions going on that seem to work really well. Somehow, that always seems to be the case. As I typically do not read the lyrics or instrumentation prior to listening, I did NOT see the harmonica coming! lol It's part of the happy side of the contrast. Btw, those drum lessons are paying off! I'm hearing some really nice ghosting going on. I'm a sucker for that. Nice clean production. Performed well. What more can a guy say? Oh! Lyrics! Below are the lyrics with my changes made : "mistakes and regrets disappear blended into a fading buzz it's easy to filter to the good times pretending that's all there was loose and fast reaching ever deeper into the well stories past the endings getting better with every tell for what you don't remember there's no accounting for the most part, i know just where i've been the good the bad the in between all mixed in wishin' and whiskey to wash away the sin every day that passes i seem to spend a little more time looking back not sure what i think i'll see if what i'm searching for would still be intact trying not to listen to the devil as he dares me tied in knots 'cause looking forward scares me for what you don't remember there's no accounting for the most part, i know just where i've been the good the bad the in between all mixed in wishin' and whiskey to wash away the sin wishin' and whiskey to wash away the sin" I think you will find them to be exactly the way you posted them. You have A LOT going on and yet it sounds so effortless. Actually, I will say simple. Yet, to look at how you play with concepts/thoughts is simply astounding. If this is a pre-view of 2020, I'm even more excited than I was! Thanks for sharing this! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! 
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This is really a song of yours, Floyd!
You know it must be you when hearing this kind of composition. Beautiful!
Very nice vocals and well chosen instruments, super mixing and a melody that makes you very melancholic.
I like that combination.
Hans
Thanks, Hans... Real nicely arranged and good song. Just learning Realband, and this is a real inspiration as to how far you can take it. Appreciate that listen. (I really only use BIAB, not RealBand...) A good one to finish up 2019... Its really kind of appropriate... Since your 2nd User Showcase post for 2019 was RAINING WHISKEY... That you final post for 2019 would be this one Pretty cool! PS: Now don't tell me you planned it that way HAHA! Good catch... Funny, since I don't really drink whiskey... used to be strictly a beer guy...switch to red wine a while back... cheers!!
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Hi floyd, I had a listen yesterday through the 'phones, listening today through the KRK's. As always I love the way you build the track, and the way you mix (drums sound great). And of course the vocals and lyrics are always top notch. Excellent way to bring 2019 to a close, and I'm looking forward to hearing what you bring to the table in 2020! Best to you and yours Thanks, Dave... I'm just trying to keep up with you guys...
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Floyd,
Terrific lyrics here . . . first-rate write from start to finish. And really nice touches with the harmonica—the usual stellar production and vocal. Good stuff!
All the best,
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A wonderful song fj.
The narrative is excellent and the arrangement choice fit like a glove - the harmonica was a surprise but it works and adds a layer that is comforting.
The two mix things that stood out are:
The aggressive whistle/ess in "loose"
and the clicky kick drum - which seems out of context but is almost ubiquitous in RealDrums. I always enjoy reading your comments, ray. I KNEW you would catch that bump at "loose" and every time I heard it I thought "Ray will hit me on that...I need to fix it..." And then, I would be working on some other aspect of the mix and forget to go back to it... I've fixed it for any future use of the track (but won't update the SC track). I am never quite sure what you mean by your "clicky kick" note (as you've noted it before)...I hear it as a "leathery thump" of a kick - which I like - a lot, I prefer it - it is the kick sound I hear in much of the music I listen to these days... So we'll mark that down to personal preference. Thanks for you detailed listens!!
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Really nice, contemplative song with lyrics that hit a lot of chords for me on a personal level. World class singing and production as usual. A lot to enjoy here.
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Howdy,
I'm new here, just check'n the place out.
Nice song.
I always appreciate lyrics with a story.
Well done!
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