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Enjoyed it a lot, liked the switch from pessimism to optimism and what it did for the song. The doubled vocal made it a bit harder for me to understand the lyrics. Great job overall.


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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Peter & Leon,

A very cool song. Good overall production and sound. And vocal.

I listened before reading any of the comments - or your GH note - ans had the same reaction others did... a very Beatlesque sound and feel. In fact, my first thought was "This sounds like a song Ringo might sing on a Beatles record!"

Well done all around. Very enjoyable...

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Thanks floyd - it was a happy accident built around a slide lick.

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Originally Posted By: Deej56
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Good stuff—agree it has a Beatles vibe to it. Some really nice touches to this throughout moving to the different segments of the song. Great collaboration—cool tune!

All my best,

Deej


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Interesting mix of cheerful poppy melody with very dark lyric in verses and positive message in chorus. Overall, leaves a happy smile on the listener's face. The band is enjoyable, the flute (or calliope?) sounds great and the lead guitar has nice Harrison vibe.

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Originally Posted By: MarioD
Yep, a touch of the Beatles. I really liked you vocal in this one. Very nice backing tracks also. Super mix also.





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Originally Posted By: Robertkc
Peter & Leon,
Feeling fine after listening to the nonchalant nothing-bothers-me Ringoness of your song!
An excellent vocal and inspired arrangement.
Well done.

Robert


Thanks Robert

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Peter / Leon,

This sounds like a long-lost song off a late period Beatles album.

Great guitar work, track and very cool Ringo-like vocal.

Much enjoyed!

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Originally Posted By: musician17
Put a smile on my face. A novel kind of love song ... all hippy and left-field, musically and lyrically respectively ;-) Genuinely loved it!!!


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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Hi Peter and Leon,

Yes, I can hear the George influence in that lick. Always loved his slide playing, very underrated guitarist IMHO.

Nice vocal and lyrics from Leon.

Good song guys, enjoyed the listen!


Thanks Dave appreciate the comments.

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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Well by the US calendar you were a day late posting this smile

A happy ditty for a gloomy rainy day!

Janice said, "being a sentimental fool I love the lyrics!"

Beatlesque, Peteresque & Leonesque...whatever it's super cool.

We agree with Dave regarding George being under rated and his
slide playing is unique which you well captured. And the sitar
addition iced the cake.

Hey, y'all sang it well too!

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Thanks for that I'm sure Leon will appreciate his vocal being referred to as Leonesque. Thanks for the review.
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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Peter, it sounds like George Harrison showed up and inserted some of his signature sound with that slide stuff going on! I like the way this drifts from a country sound to a beatlesque pop sound! Loved it! Thanks, Torrey


Thanks Torrey. It was a nice happy accident.

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Originally Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm
Despite the pessimism in the lyrics. this was a jolly, gentle musical romp.

Love the slide. Yes--very Harrison. I love the ending sitar chord.


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Peter & Leon.

Nice collaboration. Sweet arrangement. Vocals / lyrics one of the best I heard from this team. Fun guitars! Listens very well. Thank you for sharing.

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Hello Peter and Leon,

Almost everybody mentioned your Beatle-ish style, and I'm no exception on that.
There are many instruments involved and that gave a lot of joy to the song, although the lyrics tell something else.
You made a very cool song with this one, My compliments!

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Originally Posted By: dcuny
Fun song! laugh


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Enjoyed the listed a lot. Can't really add to what's already been said


Thanks Graham.

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Originally Posted By: TuneMonger
Enjoyed it a lot, liked the switch from pessimism to optimism and what it did for the song. The doubled vocal made it a bit harder for me to understand the lyrics. Great job overall.


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Originally Posted By: jannesan
Interesting mix of cheerful poppy melody with very dark lyric in verses and positive message in chorus. Overall, leaves a happy smile on the listener's face. The band is enjoyable, the flute (or calliope?) sounds great and the lead guitar has nice Harrison vibe.

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Originally Posted By: rsdean
Peter / Leon,

This sounds like a long-lost song off a late period Beatles album.

Great guitar work, track and very cool Ringo-like vocal.

Much enjoyed!

Bob


Thanks Bob nice to see you back.
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Originally Posted By: Birchwood
Hello Peter and Leon,

Almost everybody mentioned your Beatle-ish style, and I'm no exception on that.
There are many instruments involved and that gave a lot of joy to the song, although the lyrics tell something else.
You made a very cool song with this one, My compliments!

Hans

Thanks a lot Hans.

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Peter & Leon.

Nice collaboration. Sweet arrangement. Vocals / lyrics one of the best I heard from this team. Fun guitars! Listens very well. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.



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“I must’ve been born under a bad sign
It was always raining in my heart
Even though my eyes were wide open
Seemed like I was stumbling in the dark”

So, we were listening to Albert King sing Born Under A Bad Sign, got reminded of y’all’s tune and had to return for another listen and check out that line.

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Peter and Leon ...

Loved it! You two gentlemen put out some terrific music that's so much fun to listen to. I agree with Floyd about the Ringo analogy with Harrison on guitar. That was a real sweet listen! Great stuff! Wishing you both the very best ...

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A fun tune!! I like the light-hearted feel of the music which makes a great match for the darker lyric. Immediately thought of George when I heard the guitar! Nicely done guys!! Take care. Greg

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Good song guys with a lot of outstanding lyrics...
I really enjoyed listening!


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