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Janice / Bud / Floyd / Tom,
This is my new favorite of yours - just great stuff. Loved it.
Bob Thanks and we're glad you liked it! Bud Mystic.
How about that March 4th thing...
All my favorite people in one place - always such a pleasure...
Bud - thanks for letting me tag along...
Later. Tag along! Hahaha. What would this tune be without that melody! Thank you mr jane. J&B
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Wonderful work, Tom, Bud, Janice and Floyd. A formidable combination that just keeps on delivering.
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Every new song is better than the last.
This is very nice!!
Sergio.
Sergio, thanks for your comment. Glad you liked this! J&B
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Bob, Sergio, Kenny, Mario, Noel, ROG, Josie, Dean, Joanne...
Just wanted to throw a little "thanks for listening!" out to all of ya...
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I love the melody, I love the words and story, acoustic guitar parts, harmonies, Janice makes me kinda think of Bonnie Raitt (as Greg mentioned) and that's a great thing to me. It's just so good and enjoyable. Bud, wonderful mix, it's all there.
Kenny Kenny, thanks for the kind words. Janice thought it was neat to be mentioned in the same sentence with Bonnie! Bud
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I am late to the party but I'll super glad that I did!
I think this is the best of the best! Everything about this is perfect!
Everything that I wanted to say has already been said so I will add my usual "why in hell haven't you been signed yet?"! Thanks and much appreciated. If somebody tried to sign us we'd run for the hills! Too much fun 15 years into retirement and no interest in going back to work for sure. Glad you liked it. Janice, Bud, Tom, floyd... I reckon that this is in the top 5% what you've ever written. It's brilliant. The images are eidetic. In my mind, they were so vivid that the whole lyric unrolled like a scene from a movie. Janice's outstanding vocals captured the mood and she was the perfect narrator for the story. "Mystic Chords of Memory" is such a fantastic phrase - you have a great ear for titles, Bud.  ...click on image to view full size Just in case you're interested... ... after I read the phrase 'Mystic Chords", I ended up going on a little bit of a journey. I've only ever known 'chord' to mean a harmonious group of musical notes or a straight line connecting two points on a circle's edge. When I read Lincoln's speech, though, the context in which he used the word (stretch, strain, break) indicated that he took 'chord' to mean a thread or string. In this sense, I would have used 'cord'. Interesting. So it was off to the Oxford English Dictionary.... there I discovered that 'chord' in the sixteenth century did mean a string or small rope and it was still used with this sense in the 1800s. It also meant the string of a stringed instrument (such as a harp, lute, etc.). From there, it's more modern meaning developed, I guess. I mention the above, because it's outstanding how 'chord' in these lyrics simultaneously has musical overtones (pun not intended) as well as strings of thought that link the character's memory to the past. Very, very excellent lyric writing  Also... I thought the chorus was spectacular. now no more crowds... no more cheers
he turns the radio up... downs a few more beers
in the corner, a battered Martin left for dead
while mystic chords of memory play... in his head
I really like the line "radio up...downs a few more beers". The back-to-back words with opposite meanings is cleverly conceived. Equally skilled, though, is the personification of the Martin guitar... battered and left for dead. In my head, these words created an image of a well used guitar tired and gasping and worn out by the years - so much information in so few words! Overall, this song truly is outstanding in every regard. All the best to you all, Noel Noel, we always look forward to your observations and insights. Yes, when I first read the Lincoln quote I thought of threads of memory weaving back into time. The idea of guitar chords was an attempt to turn it into a bit of a double entendre. I'm delighted that you noticed that. And thank you for the the great links that you included. We are also excited that you pointed out the chorus and the he "up down" line. I felt perhaps I was on to a decent write and we hugely appreciate all of the nice things you said. And thanks again to floyd for his huge contribution. And to Tom for the perfect guitar tracks. J&B
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Hi there J&B
Late as usual, but back in time to say OUTSTANDING !
The lyrics in the chorus are magical and inspired.
Well done all.
ROG. Hey ROG, thanks for those kind remarks. We appreciate you support! J&B One of your best collabs imo hitting all four cylinders.
Great job by all four of you!
Thanks Josie! Glad to have 'em all firing for sure. J&B
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Hi Janice and Bud,
When I saw mystic chords my eyes lit up and my mouth started watering. I like my chords mystic, the more mystic the better! Well, I had to settle for - and was very happy with - a well performed and produced country ballad. Floyd did a beautiful job with the harmonies. Bud, is that you on bass? Janice tells a good tale.
OK, the chords were not so mystic, but you got all the mileage you needed out of 'em.
Dean Thanks Dean. No, not me on bass. I was originally going to play acoustic on it but it evolved into more of a different sound and I went with an electric RT. BTW, the chords were mystic in the sense that they represent threads (chords) of memory back into time. That was Lincoln's intent when used the phrase in his speech. I just added the notion of it also representing a music chord. Glad you like the song. It was fun! J&B Wonderful work, Tom, Bud, Janice and Floyd. A formidable comxbination that just keeps on delivering. Thanks! J&B
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