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Joanne, I loved this song the first time around. Congrats on your concept album. It is turning out better than I imagined it would. All the songs have been terrific. Herb, You have out done yourself on this one . The arrangement is superb. The Neil Young type vocal is spot on. The recording, playing and editing doesn't get much better. The ending is inspired. This is truly some of your best studio work. Bravo! Tom
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Joanne, I loved this song the first time around. Congrats on your concept album. It is turning out better than I imagined it would. All the songs have been terrific. Herb, You have out done yourself on this one . The arrangement is superb. The Neil Young type vocal is spot on. The recording, playing and editing doesn't get much better. The ending is inspired. This is truly some of your best studio work. Bravo! Tom I can only say.... thank you!
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
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Joanne, I loved this song the first time around. Congrats on your concept album. It is turning out better than I imagined it would. All the songs have been terrific. Herb, You have out done yourself on this one . The arrangement is superb. The Neil Young type vocal is spot on. The recording, playing and editing doesn't get much better. The ending is inspired. This is truly some of your best studio work. Bravo! Tom Big +1... Loved it. Bob
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Hi Joanne and Herb, Beautifully done!! Love the whole feel. I like that kind of heavy rhythmic feel. Vocals worked incredibly well. Piano was perfect. Herb was the perfect choice for this one. Another home run, no grand slam!! +1 from me. Great guitars. Guenter + Me too! Great job. Josie
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RSdean & Sundance: Thank you both for listening and commenting...
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
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Well, I'm on my second listen.  Fantastic job all the way around. Bravo! Thanks for the music, Dan
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Wow...
I've been away so this is the first of your project songs I've heard Joanne.. but its one of the most penetrating songs I've heard here on the forum! It packs a real punch in every way possible.. your message, the arrangement, the mixing... everything! Both you and Herb brought REALLY good things to this collaboration, and the comments you're getting across the board testify to the fact that you both nailed it!
Herb, I don't know if you did it on purpose or not, but your contribution really took the song in the direction of a Neil Young eco-statement type of anthem. It really works in light of the message. I can actually imagine Neil Young writing this song.
Lots of good stuff happening here in my absence.. I need to go away more often!
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Big741: Thanks for the listen..... feel free to listen as often and as many times as you wish.
Pat: Don't stay away for so long. Actually the song kind of evolved into what it became. I didn't set out to make this anthemic in nature, but it certainly did turn out that way...especially right there at the end. The Neil Young influence just tends to come out naturally. That's a compliment to say this could have been a NY composition if he had thought of it first. Thanks for listening.
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A fine write for a very worthy cause.
Definitely hear a Neal young vibe.
Kudos!
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Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos
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Janice & Bud... thanks for checking in and having a listen.
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
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Joanne, First thank you for thinking of this collaboration project and following through. The project has been an overwhelming success.
Herb, excellent arrangement and production work.
Both of you, I like how your individual accents and voices compliment each other.
Just a great job on a great song.
Thank you both for sharing the result of your efforts.
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Joanne, First thank you for thinking of this collaboration project and following through. The project has been an overwhelming success. At the risk of being clique, I should say that the pleasure has been all mine. It has been wonderful getting to know the various artists on the forum a little better and the contributions have all been outstanding. (And there are still a few more on their way). I am hoping this is just the beginning for this collaboration project but will tell you all more later.
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Excellent write, arrangement, mix, and production.
Gives the song punch, impact, and realizes its full potential. Well done:)
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Jim & Oleman: Thanks to you both for listening and commenting... it is much appreciated when our peers comment good or bad. Again ..... thanks
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..... I should say that the pleasure has been all mine.....
Don't worry... you didn't have all the pleasure...... what a great project this has turned out to be.
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
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