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Originally Posted By: ROG
Hi Greg.

Loved every minute of it.

I thought your vocal was brilliant - a lovely quality to it and it had all the emotion that the song needed and deserved. There were some brave high notes in there!

Fabulous backing - great choice of tracks and an excellent production and mix.

One of your best.

ROG.


Thanks ROG! It did stretch my vocal abilities to (and maybe beyond) their limit. Appreciate the kind words! Take care. Greg

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Really nice.

My only disappointment was the chorus wasn't as big as I was expecting. It kinda started in that direction with the first few notes... then it inexplicably fell back into the range of the verse. The build up was perfect...... I was expecting something huge after all the mention of McBride as a singer for this.... MM would have taken the chorus melody into the stratosphere. And that's where it should go.

Still, this is superb in every way. I could see this in a Disney film as others have mentioned as it is right there.

Really nice writing.


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Originally Posted By: SRP
Hi Greg,
Very good writing and it would have been nice to hear Martina sing it (and I doubt she would have thrown it out), but never-the-less you did a real good job and I like the music you created.
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Thanks Sonny. I appreciate the kind words! I gave it my best shot. Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: dani48
Hi, Greg !

this must be one of your best
if not even the best !
Left me with goosebumps
and tears in my eyes!


Merry Xmas Greg !

Cheers
Dani


THanks Dani. Great to see you "back in town"!! Your X-mas song was wonderful! Don't be a stranger. Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Absolutely Beautiful, Greg.

Well written. Your sense of melody is astounding. Your word-sense, so poetic.

That piano sounds terrific. The oboe is a great touch. Nice arrangement and mix.

A gorgeous vocal! Your best among so many good ones. Really well recorded!

A true joy to listen to.

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Floyd, you have no idea how good your words make me feel. You are too kind! Take care. Greg

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Greg, late to the party but glad that I came. This is a super song, loved the lyrics. Your vocals were very good and your backing tracks were perfect for this song.


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I thought this was a great, solid job of production if the goal was to make the song "pitchable." I also liked the song itself very much.

Some people put in way too much when they are *pitching* a song and the rule of thumb is if you are over six tracks you are way too busy--sometimes four is golden (for *pitching*--not your own record.) At any rate, your clean simple arrangement is perfect to me.

You may want to pull the string backs just a tiny bit though, not much, just a little, or work with the fader on them. This is great song to experiment with fading all instrumental tracks up and down because the ones that are there are so simple. Kind of like the Beatles in a way. So experiment!! smile

Great job.

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Greg,
This is truly outstanding. I'm so glad I didn't miss this one.

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Originally Posted By: boehm
Hi Greg,

you need nobody else to sing this song.
It's just beautiful! A great arrangement.
The lyrics really touched me.

Guenter


We couldn't have said better. This is simply gorgeous! And your vocal shines ... great delivery!

we loved it! Merry Christmas to you and yours ...

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Originally Posted By: Sergio Guarneri


Great song well played and sung.

very melodic. I like it a lot

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Thanks Sergio! Really appreciate you listening and your nice words! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: boehm
Hi Greg,

you need nobody else to sing this song.
It's just beautiful! A great arrangement.
The lyrics really touched me.

Guenter


THanks Guenter. Really appreciate the very kind and generous words! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: Sundance
This is a fabulous - what a gorgeous love song - so beautifully done in every way - the writing, the singing, the arrangement...
My new fav of yours Greg.


Thanks so much Josie! You know how much I appreciate your kind words and support. Glad you liked the tune. Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: 90 dB
Greg,

Beautiful ballad. Love the orchestration as well.


Regards,

Bob


Thanks so much Bob! I do really enjoy playing with orchestration. It's been a great evolution in my life to see the orchestra be available in the box. You're doing a lot of great stuff lately! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: Charlie Fogle
Terrific ballad and excellent vocals and arrangement. This is a good one.

A beautiful song at every level.


Thanks Charlie for your very kind words! Really liked your last one! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: RnAM
Hi Greg,

We do agree with Tommy, that this is the perfect song for a Disney movie.
Apart from that it is also a typical 80s/90s ballad with a very nice chord progression, especially the chorus.
Well done (again)!


Thanks so much R and AM. Loved your Xmas greeting! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: gibson
Greg,

Your voice is incredible, beautiful

Nice arrangement
Stunning lyrics
Martina missed an excellent song wink
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And I will always love you for the times you’ve pulled me thro

Wow the vocals there, just wow cool

This is my new Greg favourite

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Thanks so much Alyn! That is truly a wonderful and generous review. Always love what you post. You are so creative! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Wow! You cranked the bar up a few more clicks with this one.
This has to be one of your strongest vocals. The perfect
heartfelt delivery for the lyric. Hard to imagine it being done
any better. The clarity and openness of the mix is perfect
for the song. Throw in the fine write and arrangement
and you given singer songwriters something to aspire to.

Excellent and a wonderful listen.

J&B



Thanks J and B!! You guys are always so nice to me, and your encouragement is hugely appreciated! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: Scottt709
Awesome vocal Loved this song


Thanks so much for the kind words and support Scott. Much appreciated! Take care. Greg

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I could have sworn I submitted a comment on this and now I don't see it. Hmmm.

Anyway, I love this and think the vocal is superb. I wouldn't want to heat anyone else's voice.

Great job!!

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Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
Really nice.

My only disappointment was the chorus wasn't as big as I was expecting. It kinda started in that direction with the first few notes... then it inexplicably fell back into the range of the verse. The build up was perfect...... I was expecting something huge after all the mention of McBride as a singer for this.... MM would have taken the chorus melody into the stratosphere. And that's where it should go.

Still, this is superb in every way. I could see this in a Disney film as others have mentioned as it is right there.

Really nice writing.


Thanks Herb! It's a good thing the chorus didn't have a soaring melody or I never could have sang it. LOL! I can hear what you mean though. Thanks for the kind words. Take care. Greg

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