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Hello friends. The title says it all. More of a mood or vibe than a song per se. One day, late Friday afternoon, probably 6 weeks ago, I was pining for my love of Summer (my Summer mood). Summers used to be magical for me. However, now I live in a hot summer climate. Days are long, hot, and dry. They all run together, making me long for fall, my current favorite time of year. However, the emotion of the summer mood still lives within me. I feel like I captured it for myself in this song. This is kind of a Michael Franks vibe. I'm a big fan, and particularly loved his music when I loved summer. Hope you enjoy it for what it is. Comments always encouraged. Take care. Greg https://soundcloud.com/gjohnson-2/summermood SUMMER MOOD It’s hard to believe That something so simple Could be something so good A little brush on my sleeve One sly little wink It’s all understood She puts me in a summer mood It’s a little shift in the attitude Pushes my worries a million miles away A ride through the jungle on a midnight train The soft caress of a gentle rain And I know she is where I need to stay Now some men may need To master philosophy like Descartes But I must concede I need not look deeper than my own heart Cause that’s where it starts She puts me…. It’s not quintessential love It’s more existential love I feel the potential of The magic in each new day She puts me…
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Greg, beautiful. Reminds me of summer anywhere else but here at the moment as it hasn't stopped raining for 2 days. I like your "breathless" vocals and they make this wonderful verse so incredible. It’s not quintessential love
It’s more existential love
I feel the potential of
The magic in each new day Bit of an abrupt ending sadly, I think it needs a slow fade on the last aah But I do like the handling noises at the beginning, they lead perfectly to the cowbell and the lovely song. It needed a few listens as I stared out the window at the rain hammering down. great stuff Alyn
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Greg,
Very, very nice - great vocal and loved the backing vocals. Great choice of instruments & I picked up the Michael Franks vibe.
Just superb. Going back for more.
Loved the album Sleeping Gypsy - saw Michael Franks when he came to Australia - The album Michael Franks with Crossfire Live, was recorded at the 1980 concert in Sydney.
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"Descartes"?????????? Man, I love this. The vibe. The flute. The shaker. The literacy. Goes very well with a piña colada under the palm trees.  Regards, Bob
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Greg,
Every comment on this song prior to mine, has left me staring at my keyboard literally blank they have said it all.. Please accept my admiration for it with this,,, Mmmmm ‘FABULOUSE’
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Hi Greg,
good to hear a new tune from you!
I liked a lot about this song... some interesting rhymes (I especially liked "descartes" + "heart"
If your goal was to create a mood, you hit a home run! Very relaxing. The flute, background vocals and general instrumentation of the song really evoke nostalgic memories from Bacharach songs from the 60s and 70s.
I agree with Alyn the ending seemed a bit abrupt. You can't end a mellow mood suddenly. You have to "ease out"
VERY easy song to listen to! Addicting, even!
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Everything about this is magic. Just what music ought to be. It carries you away...
"It’s not quintessential love
It’s more existential love
I feel the potential of
The magic in each new day"
Magic.
"She puts me in a summer mood
It’s a little shift in the attitude"
Magic.
Beautifully produced. The right touches of the right instruments. Cool backing vocals. What a vocal!
One of your best, in all regards (among so many top tunes). A true joy to listen to.
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Greg, this is your best to date. Super smooth vibe, great singing and outstanding lyrics did put me in a summer mood. Your instrumentation and mix are spot on.
This is a keeper.
I think my wife has started to show the first signs of dementia.
She said she can't remember what she ever saw in me!
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Greg,
This definitely captures that summer feeling!
A nice and very well balanced piece of music.
Well up to your professional high standard!
Rob & Anne-Marie
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Greg,
I have to agree " smooth" sums it up - I especially enjoy the vibes and those restrained harmony voices. Excellent production to achieve your sound.
Robert
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Hi, Greg !:))
This is a wonderful tune
so very beautifully sung
and produced ! One of your
absolute best Greg !
Gets one in summer mood
for sure !:))
Cheers
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Greg, There is a lot to love here. A beautifully crafted write, production and performance. The vibe is captured very well and resonates throughout the entire listen. Extremely well done! Tom
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Hi Greg,
beautiful lyrics, arrangement, vocals and
background vocals. Overall beautiful.
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Greg, beautiful. Reminds me of summer anywhere else but here at the moment as it hasn't stopped raining for 2 days. I like your "breathless" vocals and they make this wonderful verse so incredible. It’s not quintessential love
It’s more existential love
I feel the potential of
The magic in each new day Bit of an abrupt ending sadly, I think it needs a slow fade on the last aah But I do like the handling noises at the beginning, they lead perfectly to the cowbell and the lovely song. It needed a few listens as I stared out the window at the rain hammering down. great stuff Alyn Thanks so much Alyn, and again WELCOME BACK!! Great to see you here. Sounds like it's been gloomy on your side of the pond. Some gloominess would be welcome here just about now. You're right on the end-gotta fix that! Take care. Greg
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Greg,
Very, very nice - great vocal and loved the backing vocals. Great choice of instruments & I picked up the Michael Franks vibe.
Just superb. Going back for more.
Loved the album Sleeping Gypsy - saw Michael Franks when he came to Australia - The album Michael Franks with Crossfire Live, was recorded at the 1980 concert in Sydney. Thanks Peter! Yeah, I've always loved Michael Franks. Got turned on to Blue Pacific (great album) and went on to become a huge fan. I'll have to check out the Crossfire thing. Take care. Greg
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Greg, You ol' romantic - you have outdone yourself again. And this time you have absolutely stolen my female heart with Summer Mood. I love it love it love it! EVERYTHING about it. It's soooo romantic - such wonderful vivid and thoughtful lyrics, beautiful melody/arrangement, close intimate vocal and those sweet harmonies. Guess it's fairly obvious this is my new fav.  Well done.
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Bossa feel really fills the song with summer mood  Nice chording, flute and on the top your beautiful soft voice give the right melancholy magic for these rainy days here Janne
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Greg,
For me, this is one of your best. The vocal and arrangement is outstanding - loved it!
Bob
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Beautiful tune Greg. Loved the vocal and lyric
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Very nicely done, great song.
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