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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Hi Greg,

I think this might be the first song of yours I have had the pleasure of listening to.

Nice storytelling on this, I very much enjoyed that aspect of it. And I loved your vocal! Such a great tone. Also liked the way you brought in the background vocal.

Enjoyed the listen!

Cheers,
Dave


Thanks much Dave! Actually, you commented nicely on another of my tunes. They are so varied in style that you probably didn't realize it was the same guy. Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: Sundance
Moving song Greg.
Sweet melancholy lyrics and beautiful arrangement.
Great job.





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Originally Posted By: animarorecords
Hello, Greg

Sweet, melancholic, nostalgic and beautiful tune with soft and warm vocal!
I especially like the start of A part melody.
And I like the background vocals also.
It's cool the repeat and repeat of the chorus at the ending.
Very enjoyable listen.

Best Regards.

Shigeki Adachi


Thanks Shigeki. Much appreciated! I always love hearing your beautiful songs! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Greg,

Your work gets better all the time - in every regard. This might be your best mix that you have posted... every instrument sounds good.. the piano has all the power it needs to carry this. The bass is full and punchy. The drums are "supportive" - perfect for this song. The steel is the perfect addition for "sweetening".

Your vocal is beautiful - and nicely recorded.

An incredibly well-written song. You are an amazing wordsmith.

"With the advent of the internet, techies took my town by storm" --- there are not many writers who could have done that line any better - and few who could even get close... nice alliteration, too... Every line in this is well crafted.

A Jackson Browne feel - with an "upgraded" lyric... Beautiful sentiment without getting overly sentimental... Thoughtful.

Top-notch.

fj


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Originally Posted By: 90 dB
Greg,

This is masterful. The BGV outro blew me away. This is exceptional!








Regards,

Bob


Thanks so much Bob. I'm very touched by your kind words! Love your X-mas song!! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: Skyline
Sweet. A very moving song. Super lyrics delivered so well, all beautifully engineered.

John


Thanks for the very nice words John. Always love seeing you around the forum. Don't be a stranger! Take care. Greg

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I saw your name on this post the other day and knew I needed to get back and listen. Glad I did.

Another really great job. I like the introspective look back at the past you write into these words.

So much to like here. I like that the choruses have different lyrics that fit the verse with the same (almost) title line.

That ending was really nice. The background vox echoing lines slowly ... into a faded ending. I don't normally like faded endings but this one was nearly faded before I realized it was fading.... the song had me captured from the start. I was walking the streets with you.

I guess this song goes to show that the old saying, you can never go back home again because things are never going to be the same, is proven true. I know you enjoyed this project. It shows. I certainly enjoyed the listen.


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Great song. Stunning write, arrangement and performance.

Enjoyed my listen.

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Originally Posted By: tommyad
Greg, I can certainly relate. One of the neighborhoods I grew up in also went through those changes. This has a nice melancholy feel of nostalgia that compliments the lyrics perfectly. Nice harmonies at the end. The vocal couldn't be much better and the production is great. A very enjoyable write that touched me deeply. Tom


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Originally Posted By: David Snyder
Very awesome song. Great lyrics, and production. Loved the vocals.

I hear a hint of Dan Fogelberg in the vocals. Great job.


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Originally Posted By: Will B - PG Music
Absolutely exceptional, Greg. Such an evocative lyric and vocal delivery. You can really tell how much the whole topic means to you -- I wouldn't believe you if you told me this was fiction!


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Originally Posted By: HiroshiK
Greg,

I agree to the comments by other people. Excellent work. I enjoyed it very much.

I have visited the Silicon Valley so many times, and used 101 to go from SFO to Santa Clara and vice versa. I checked the location of Bunker Hill Drive by the Google map and found I passed nearby. I was also caught by the words 'Japanese' and 'sushi'. They made me feel your song familiar.

Hiroshi


Thanks so much Hiroshi! Yes, you should take a drive down Bunker Hill Drive, and check out Lundy's lane. Looks so small to me now. Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
It didn't take long for forum members to grab up all the accolades.

For us, in a word, this tune is stunning.

I agree with floyd that the mix is absolutely top notch. And the vocals
are masterful.

And if that isn't enough the write is incredible. It reads like
prose and sounds like poetry when sung.

One of the top posted productions this year by far!

Wonderful addition to our SC playlist.

J&B


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Beautiful production! very strong write and wonderful vocals. I appreciate the background that you gave us for this song, it just adds to the overall strength
of everything.

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Greg,
I have NO idea what to write as I enjoyed that SOO much and the other posters have said it all.
That was beautiful; great back story.

Your voice is SUPERB, as usual, in this.

Thoroughly enjoyed this from start to the excellent fade at the end.

Beautiful

All the best for Christmas

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Originally Posted By: Achordocaster
Hey Greg,

It's all been said and I agree, but let me add...

What a fine write this is! Everything about the production is top notch. Just an excellent job.

My sister lived in Foster City in the mid 70's, I remember going down there with my Dad and spending a couple weeks. I thought it was a pretty cool place. I remember going kinda up in the mountains/hills (I think) nearby to a place called Half Moon Bay. I think my nephew was working on a ranch there. Does that ring a bell?

Did I tell ya I think the song is Great! grin


Thanks Greg! Yeah, Half Moon Bay is over the hill (about 15 minutes west). My parents lived there from '88 to '99. That was a quiet agricultural farm town when I was young. Tourists are all over the place now on weekends. Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: PeteG
Cool song Greg, very heartfelt lyric, beautifully delivered. It's sad that your childhood home is no longer there and there is so much change that it drives many people out of the area. I lived in Santa Cruz, just over the hill from there '75-'80. In-laws in Oakland-Berkeley and and friends in Frisco. I grew up in a small (pop 1500) midwest town which is little changed from the 1950's when I was a kid. Jackson Brown/Eagles style seems just right. Liked your vocal. -Pete


Thanks Pete! Yeah, it's hard to see your home change so much. I grew up listening to the Eagles and JB so they are woven into my musical DNA. Thanks for listening and commenting! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: receder
Greg,

Really enjoyed this song. Your songwriting has been on a high lately and this one is also right up there.

Gorgeous production and I especially enjoyed the vocals and harmonies. The vocals also reminded me of Dan Fogelberg with a hint of Glenn Frey, Don Henley and Timothy B. Schmit for good measure.

Excellent work,
Jez


Thanks Jez! That is high praise indeed. Loved your Xmas post!! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: JoanneCooper
Something just struck me while I was listening to this and it is really a tribute to all the regular contributors to this forum. Its to do with how far everyone has come with this software since I started following along and listening four years ago. What a journey it has been.

Really lovely song, Greg


Thanks Joanne! Good to see you back again! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: Curt Young
Wow! Very nice!

I love story songs, and this is one I can relate to. Beautifully done - nice work!


Thanks so much for the very kind words Curt! Take care. Greg

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