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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Peter & Leon (and Janice),

A nice folk song. Appropriate backing.
Harmonica works well. The tambourine in a good choice.

Leon as a great voice for this style.
On my speakers, the vocal "jumps out at me" every few words.

Janice's harmonies sound good.

Nice.

fj


Thanks floyd.
Can't see anything obvious on the vocal track -(Vic also comments on the issue).
Hopefully a one off.

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Peter, Leon and Janice.

I love this groove and it suits the lyrics so well.

From the very first chord, it was easy to hear that this was going to be a thoroughly enjoyable musical journey.

I honestly don't know how you all keep on producing song after song, year after year, and always maintaining such a high standard.

Excellence once again!

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Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
Very nice work from all. I don't often get a chance to hear good folk music. That harmonica sounds like a Dylan song.

Makes me feel like walking down into the woods here and setting by my creek and just watching the water flow.


https://youtu.be/et9ATXBW9HM <<<<< this is one of the creeks on my land.


Thanks Herb - creek looks nice.

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Originally Posted By: Birchwood
Hi Peter and Leon,

I just listend to a new song from Floyd and then yours.
It is very good and in a way as understated as his song. It gave me a smile.
You both did a very nice job with this 'sweet' song (I don't mean the lyrics, they were about hard labour...)

I really enjoyed it,
Hans


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How can you not like this. It has a soothing vibe that draws me in and the vocal harmonies say "stay awhile"

Beautiful!

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Peter & Leon (and Janice),

A nice folk song. Appropriate backing.
Harmonica works well. The tambourine in a good choice.

Leon as a great voice for this style.
On my speakers, the vocal "jumps out at me" every few words.

Janice's harmonies sound good.

Nice.

fj


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Peter, Leon & Janice,
There`s an innocence about the song I really like; a style rarely heard now, with hopeful lyrics that had me rooting for the factory worker`s dream, fine vocals and a good simple arrangement.
A very enjoyable surprise- well done you three!

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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Excellent tune guys. Loved the intro. Super vocal Lyon and some very lovely harmonies Janice. Cool country tune. I agree with Herb the harmonica was a nice add. Well played Peter. Guitar was cool too..


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Originally Posted By: Al-David
Janice, Pter and Leon ...

A classic Dylan sound that's seldom heard any more. It's a "comfortable" listen - relaxing and pensive. Everytrhing is so good. And you can't go wrong with anything Janice contributes to a song. Thanks for a terrific listen. Wishing all of you the very best. Take care ...

Alan


Alan appreciate the Dylan compliment. Thanks

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Peter, Leon and Janice:

Very nicely done! Really like the write, and your production choices give it a nice, traditional 60’s type folk song—so mission accomplished there. Sweet melody accentuated with some pretty harmonies. Well done, folks! This is a good ‘un.

Regards to all,

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This is totally different than your previous songs but just as good. Super blues harp! Everything about this is spot on.

A nice change of pace! I liked this one.


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Originally Posted By: rayc
Cool folk. I could image Pete Seeger belting this out.
Well done all - it sounds legit.


Appreciate that Ray.

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Originally Posted By: Ember - PG Music
Your song was really easy to listen to, and the lyrics painted such a perfect visual and helped set the mood going into the song. Thanks for sharing!


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Originally Posted By: dcuny
Sound exactly what I'd expect from this genre: Lyrics, vocals, harmony and arrangement spot on.

Jangly goodness.


Thanks David

Originally Posted By: jptjptjpt
A wonderful composition and recording. I love its simplicity (which goes with the subject perfectly). Everything well played. Lovely vocal harmonies, especially on the outro. Nice work to everyone involved, including the band.


Thanks for the nice comments.

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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Excellent tune guys. Loved the intro. Super vocal Lyon and some very lovely harmonies Janice. Cool country tune. I agree with Herb the harmonica was a nice add. Well played Peter. Guitar was cool too..


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Thanks for the kind words, all. It's such a pleasure to have Janice join us on a song. What a truly gifted singer she is!
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Originally Posted By: vicarn
Lovely song. I like the simplicity of the lyric.

The vocals are good but seem a bit up and down in volume so maybe needs a play around with compression. Vocals also (to my ears) seem too separated from the reverb and eq in the music.

I still like it though.

Vic


Thanks Vic

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Originally Posted By: animarorecords
Peter & Leon (and Janice),

Oldie but goody.
It seems to be an arrangement of Stephen Collins Foster's work to me.
Harmonica, vocals and harmonies, everything is very comfortable.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi


Thanks Shigeki

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Hey Y'all, this sounds great. Really soothing.

A superb production and mix.

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Originally Posted By: jannesan
Lyrics paint a beautiful landscape and then captures nicely the contrast to the noisy city streets, something I can relate to. Music and melody sway gently along the folk story.
I was surprised to hear harmonica solo instead of electric guitar, but it works really well. Also the electric guitar plays nice riffs.
Great vocals and Janice's backing harmonies really sounds like "sighing through the trees".

Janne


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Originally Posted By: CaptainMoto
That was great!
Nice fresh sound with a tinge of nostalgia.

Enjoyed the listen.
Band is well mixed and the vocals pop just enough.

Well Done!

moto



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Originally Posted By: Al-David
Janice, Pter and Leon ...

A classic Dylan sound that's seldom heard any more. It's a "comfortable" listen - relaxing and pensive. Everytrhing is so good. And you can't go wrong with anything Janice contributes to a song. Thanks for a terrific listen. Wishing all of you the very best. Take care ...

Alan


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Originally Posted By: jptjptjpt
A wonderful composition and recording. I love its simplicity (which goes with the subject perfectly). Everything well played. Lovely vocal harmonies, especially on the outro. Nice work to everyone involved, including the band.


Originally Posted By: dcuny
Sound exactly what I'd expect from this genre: Lyrics, vocals, harmony and arrangement spot on.

Jangly goodness.


Originally Posted By: animarorecords
Peter & Leon (and Janice),

Oldie but goody.
It seems to be an arrangement of Stephen Collins Foster's work to me.
Harmonica, vocals and harmonies, everything is very comfortable.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi


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Originally Posted By: jannesan
Lyrics paint a beautiful landscape and then captures nicely the contrast to the noisy city streets, something I can relate to. Music and melody sway gently along the folk story.
I was surprised to hear harmonica solo instead of electric guitar, but it works really well. Also the electric guitar plays nice riffs.
Great vocals and Janice's backing harmonies really sounds like "sighing through the trees".

Janne


Originally Posted By: Derochette
Hi PeterF, Leon and Janice

What I admire here is your collaboration in the development of this composition. The lyrics are superb. I love the harmonica and the vocals doubled to different octaves which make for a great composition. Well done.

Kindly regard
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Originally Posted By: Noel96
Peter, Leon and Janice.

I love this groove and it suits the lyrics so well.

From the very first chord, it was easy to hear that this was going to be a thoroughly enjoyable musical journey.

I honestly don't know how you all keep on producing song after song, year after year, and always maintaining such a high standard.

Excellence once again!

All the best,
Noel.

P.S. I love the picture on Soundcloud. Such a peaceful view.


Originally Posted By: gruverider
How can you not like this. It has a soothing vibe that draws me in and the vocal harmonies say "stay awhile"

Beautiful!


Originally Posted By: Robertkc
Peter, Leon & Janice,
There`s an innocence about the song I really like; a style rarely heard now, with hopeful lyrics that had me rooting for the factory worker`s dream, fine vocals and a good simple arrangement.
A very enjoyable surprise- well done you three!

Robert


Thanks for mentioning my small contribution!

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