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Beautiful lyric and vocal
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Really incredible song, Noel. I love how you slowly add musical elements building up to the guitar solo, which as lots of people have said is excellent. I also adore the climactic string ending! Great job.
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"And when the night is dark and I can see a million stars
I like to sit and watch and feel the peace and calm
Wherever I turn, when I look around
An ancient mystery shields and shelters me"
Breath taking lyrics!
We need to start commenting on your songs earlier rather than later. It seems that all of the accolades have been taken so quickly. Like floyd we much agree with everything Tom said...and with what floyd said in addition.
You have more positivity packed into one song than many could write in a life time. Although I often tend toward darker lyrics Janice personifies the positive approach toward all things in life and that is one reason of many that she so enjoys your compositions...as I do.
Neither Janice nor I are particularly good in parsing out productions for comment. We get lost in the totality of everything when it is this good. But we have to mention how well it is written, sung and arranged. The mix is lovely and very supportive of the lyric. As others have said the strings and electric guitar solo are standout.
Superb Noel!
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Very beautiful song.
Everything sounds good.
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Beautiful song made me feel like I was on a journey when I was listning to the track. Hi colly, Thanks for dropping in and taking the time to have a listen. Appreciate it. All the best, Noel
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Noel, This is magnificent. My new favorite of yours. The lyrics, melody, performance and production are all spectacular and spot on. The solo fits like a glove. Great acoustic guitar sound and your vocal is inspired and heartfelt. Really sensational. Bravo! Tom Hey Tom! Thanks for all the positive feedback! I know that Brenda will appreciate reading it just as much as I do. The solo guitar was created by cutting and pasting together a few different generations of Brent's Realtrack. It's amazing what can be done with technology now and the tools that PG Music have invented are incredible. Thanks again for taking the time. Noel
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Noel,
Nice positive message, and I think the arrangement is really good. It sounds excellent!
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Noel, This is magnificent. My new favorite of yours. The lyrics, melody, performance and production are all spectacular and spot on. The solo fits like a glove. Great acoustic guitar sound and your vocal is inspired and heartfelt. Really sensational. Bravo! Tom Noel, I'll start by copying - and therefore reiterating - all that Tom said - because I thought all those same things. This is my favorite write of yours of all that I've heard (with the exception of "What A Crazy Thing", of course  )... Nice and tight. The opening guitar/vocal is just right. The orchestral phrases after "stars" and "calm" are EXQUISITE!!!! The strings on "whole universe" are tasty... The solo is sweet. Made me think of something that Glen Campbell would have added to one of his songs - does not get better than that in my book. The strings that take it out are SO well done! I'd say - One of your best writes. Your best vocal. Your BEST production! A big standing O on this one, buddy... floyd Hi floyd, Thanks for all your thoughts. I really appreciate them a lot. It's good when a plan comes together! Now that I think about it, though, I cannot discount that the four-leaf clover effect may have impacted on this success. I'd better explain.... In Australia, we're just leaving Winter now and grass doesn't do much until Spring bounces in. Because of this, I haven't mown my lawn for quite a while. When I stepped out of my car a couple of weeks ago, just after I started working on this song, I looked down at my shoes (no idea why) and I was standing in an enthusiastically growing clover patch. When I looked a little closer, beside my heel was a four-leaf clover. I bent down and picked it for pressing. After picking it, I scanned the area and found another two four-leaf clovers. So, all up, in a matter of a couple of minutes, I was holding three four-leaf clovers in my hand. So, at the end of the day, I guess that I'll never know whether or not I deserve all your kind words. Thank you, though! All the best, Noel
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This is great! Sounds wonderful! Thanks David.
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A lovely song Noel, and a really beautiful arrangement, with a perfect strings part. A lovely listen.
Top notch work!
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John
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Hello, Noel I've also always been a big fan of a bass line that moves down or up scalewise or chromatically. Thank you very much for your introduction of the adagio from Katchachrian's Sparticus. I have listened to the original version of Katchachrian's Sparticus for the first time. I used to listen to the pop arranged version of this song. (Link as below) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIsD94yVRF0All the best, Shigeki Adachi Hi Shigeki Adachi, Thank you heaps for posting the above link. I have never heard this song before. It's beautifully done. The lyricist has used Katchachurian's melody extremely well. I have been a fan of Andy Williams for as long as I can remember. His voice was so incredibly smooth. It's very easy to hear the descending chromatic bass line in this orchestration. Regards, Noel
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Noel,
This song was worth revisiting - it sounds great here. Love the instrument mix and your vocal really stands out - excellent!
Bob Thanks for taking the time, Bob. I always appreciate your visit and comments. Regards, Noel
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A really lovely song and a great performance and I agree with everything Tom & Floyd said so eloquently.
Peter Hey Peter, Thank you for dropping by. I know that Brenda will appreciate reading your comments too. All the best, Noel
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Noel, you've excelled once again.
The one thing that stood out was the fantastic way you created the build throughout the song.
Sensational lyrics, with perfect balance, all bundled and delivered with an amazing melody.
I really enjoyed this.
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Noel,
Beautiful song! Very romantic and peaceful.
The Miroslav Philharmonik works very nicely on the choruses.
CountryBrent Ev 065 surely was the right choice for the short solo.
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Hi Rob and Anne-Marie, It's good to see you, I appreciate the visit! I also appreciate the comments and I know that Brenda will too. Miroslav is excellent. I bought it on special when they were having a sell-out sale before Miroslav 2 was released. It was definitely money well spent! All the best and thanks again, Noel
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Hi, Noel !
What a beautiful tune
you´ve written again !
Made me wanting to join you
on the second voice !!!!!
Cheers
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Noel, This is magnificent. My new favorite of yours. The lyrics, melody, performance and production are all spectacular and spot on. The solo fits like a glove. Great acoustic guitar sound and your vocal is inspired and heartfelt. Really sensational. Bravo! Tom Noel, I'll start by copying - and therefore reiterating - all that Tom said - because I thought all those same things. This is my favorite write of yours of all that I've heard (with the exception of "What A Crazy Thing", of course )... Nice and tight. The opening guitar/vocal is just right. The orchestral phrases after "stars" and "calm" are EXQUISITE!!!! The strings on "whole universe" are tasty... The solo is sweet. Made me think of something that Glen Campbell would have added to one of his songs - does not get better than that in my book. The strings that take it out are SO well done! I'd say - One of your best writes. Your best vocal. Your BEST production! A big standing O on this one, buddy... floyd I'll piggyback on two excellent reviews!! This is just great!! The thing that really moves me, in addition to what I've quoted, is the unabashed optimism in the song. It is really hard to write something optimistic which doesn't sound preachy or sappy. You threaded the needle with this one. Truly a gem!! Take care. Greg Hi Greg. Always good to see you. Thanks for the feedback... very much appreciated! As I said in my response to floyd, I think that four-leaf clovers helped with this one! All the best, Noel
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I think that you're a great craftsman. I think this is a beautiful lyric and melody. I feel like I learn a little something every time I listen to your songs. I wanna write something in this style today, right now! even tho I know that I don't have the time to. I feel inspired, like listening to McCartney when you hear "I Will" for the first time. If all this is too much praise, or over the top, I'm sorry, it's a pretty good song.
Kenny Hi Kenny, I don't know what to say. Thank you for all those kind words. They mean a lot and I really appreciate them. I know that Brenda will appreciate them too. Thanks for dropping in, Noel
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Noel, I'm glad that this one didn't get past me as I am late to listen as usual.
I think that this is you at your best! I love your vocal, lyrics and backing tracks, especially the strings, and it was all mixed perfectly.
This is a keeper.
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Noel, I remember hearing this one a few years ago when you first posted it. This sounds really nice. I like your writing on this one. The guitar solo really sounds great, too. Enjoyed this rework!
Steve
Thanks for having a listen, Steve. Appreciate it. Regards, Noel
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