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floyd, This is an example of how these dance loops can fit right into a country pop song. That guitar loop is really cool how it melts into the banjo loop. While listening I'm cheering on the song on like I'm watching the NCAA tournament. I yelling out C'MON BREAK IT DOWN! Then BOOM , there it is! All smiles. Janette's deliver again. Your song truck is a well oiled machine that backs up to your house and keeps on delivering. Your high standards and above all your attention to detail never disappoint. Always amazed, Tom

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Mighty good country pop. Most, but not all the necessary elements for today's Bro-country. Got have a video and rap verse to be taken seriously... Echo's are a must...

A two chair turn around on the Voice blind audition round.

Adam would say he doesn't know anything about country but if he did, this is what it would sound like to him and Blake was a fool not to turn so he turned his chair to make Blake look foolish.

Aleshia would turn because she thinks this is perfect for Blake and she can't believe Blake didn't turn.

Gwen would say she didn't turn because she loves Blake and did not want to embarrass him.

Blake, didn't turn cause his button was broke....

Steve Goodman would tweet you another verse.......

It's hard to cover all the bases of a modern country song. You have made a serious dent and by any measure given us another great write, arrangement, production and performance. This is a very enjoyable listen and will sound great coming out, loudly, out of my speakers.

Enjoyed this.

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Outstanding you guys.

Wow.

What a great song and what a remarkable blend of real tracks and live playing (I guess there was some.)

Truly you have proved your point. Brilliant.

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Fine work Floyd. Very catchy tune background vocals really set off the song. Torrey

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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Ok, I just listened to this a few minutes ago, I was logged in on soundcloud and it showed up in my stream when you uploaded.

Very cool, I always dig the country music you do, sounds fresh to me.

Kudos to the janettes also! smile


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Originally Posted By: Joe -PG Music
Hi Floyd Jane, Great job on this! I really enjoyed the vocals and guitars. Very catchy tune. Well done! smile


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Floyd,

This is just awesome! As you know, I am a real fan of your music. You have a knack for the pushing the envelope without sacrificing your stellar standards of quality, both lyrically and musically. Great song here, and good job of "showing off" Band in a Box!

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fj,


Love this one. Right in the pocket. Enjoyed it.


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Originally Posted By: VideoTrack
Team Floyd and the Janettes has delivered again.

This is really excellent, a great driving beat, a perfect lead break, superb lyrics, and all encapsulated with an amazing melody and vocals.

Top job, again.


Trev - very nice of you to say...thanks...


Originally Posted By: Will B - PG Music
Great tune, Floyd. I'm liking that sprinkling of modern sounding drums and that backing synth -- fits really well with your established style but also makes a convincing case for modern country! It's always good when a song written to prove a point is also an awesome song. Thanks for sharing!


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Originally Posted By: Biglad
Once again the doubters are proved wrong.Floyd that is up there with the modern country sound ,hip hop beat,distoreted rock guitars and a little bit of banjo thrown in.thank you for your input.i for one will nevr stop listening or learning from this wonderful forum.excellent allround


John - thanks for giving this one a listen - and for noting its "modern" side... it is, indeed, a wonderful forum...


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Hi Floyd.

Oh yes, I DO like it when you get heavy. I discovered Brooks and Dunn a while back and this sounds a lot like some of their up-tempo stuff.

As soon as I heard those drums pumping I knew this was one for the Tannoys and up LOUD. Wonderful.

Great song, great backing, great vocals, including Janice of course, and a great mix.

Well, maybe bring the solo up a bit (ha ha).

ROG.


Thanks, ROG. I knew you would want that solo up! smile We'll have you writing country in no time at all...

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Bud was talking about the "beats" and the bottom end of this tune and I asked him what on earth that was all about. He then pointed out that I had learned the harmony listening on a mono bluetooth earpiece and had otherwise only heard it on our small monitors. So he streamed it as he had listened to our regular stereo system with subwoofers. I told him I felt like I was sitting at a traffic light with my car shaking smile

This was a lot of fun and now that I've learned something it is different in a good way. Thank you floyd for bringing in a country girl to this!


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Outstanding. The chorus is superb. And the harmonies add a wonderful color.


Simply a wonderful write and recording.

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Originally Posted By: RichMac
Hi Floyd.
Enjoyed that . Nice and lively. Cheers.


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Originally Posted By: Sergio Guarneri

Hi Floyd,

for great songs Band in a Box can't miss, but also you and your creativity are necessary.

Another super song.

PS I prefer your traditional country style.

Sergio


Thanks for listening, Sergio... I'll keep flipping around...

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Excellent tune Floyd. Very cool lyrics. Super harmonies with Janice. Guitar was the cherry on top of the sundae...


Thanks, Scott... yeah, I really like that particular solo RT... and, of course!, Janice does a great job...

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Originally Posted By: dani48
Hi, Floyd and The Jeanettes !:))


Love this, it is so very
good and I mean everything
on the track !
Superb collab too, simply
pro all over !

Cheers
Dani


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Originally Posted By: Will B - PG Music
Great tune, Floyd. I'm liking that sprinkling of modern sounding drums and that backing synth -- fits really well with your established style but also makes a convincing case for modern country! It's always good when a song written to prove a point is also an awesome song. Thanks for sharing!


Floyd,

Seconds to this- very, very catchy radio-ready. Love the sprinkle of banjo and the harmonies.

Robert

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Just listened to Gary sing "Take A Chance", and now right on its heals, this great song that asks to "Give me a chance".

Very catchy chorus. My foot's tappin'.

Thanks, Floyd.


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Hey, this is one of your better songs in a while.

I liked the way you built this with the techno loop up to the chorus that really delivers the goods.

nice production chops with the break down on the first part of the chorus at 2:20... nice power comeback. The banjo needed to stop on the last hold.... JMHO.

Certainly has the Brooks and Dunn feel to it.

Plenty here to like.


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Floyd,

Another radio ready hit! Loved it.

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Originally Posted By: Achordocaster
Hey Floyd,

This is good stuff. I like it a lot! Love the drum pattern/beat/loop thingy... Whatever you did there is working. The banjo is very cool as well as the guitar solo RT. Great vocals and mix! Congrats. Another fine Job!

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Floyd

Clever arrangement - strong chorus you and Janice sound great on harmony.
Nice use of "modern" and traditional sounds. Like when you sing with just the drums.
Lovely arrangement at the end.
Great work.

Peter


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Originally Posted By: RnAM
Floyd,

This immediately reminded us of the album Garth Brooks in the Life of Chris Gaines.
There's one track in particular, Right Now.
We are big fans of Garth Brooks and that also makes us a fan of this song smile.
The Janettes are also in good shape (as always laugh )
Rob and Anne-Marie


Thanks, y'all. I have never heard the Chris Gaines/Garth stuff. Found a little on YouTube - but, surprisingly, not much. What I did find reminded me of Glenn Frey's solo stuff (which I've always liked)...


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Super write and performance

(and the bar goes higher and higher)

you're really doing great material

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Thanks, Kenny....so are you!

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Originally Posted By: Al-David
Hi Floyd,

We have to agree with all the previous accolades. I'm not sure we can add to them. Nonetheless, pour thoughts:

Very commercial and perfect arrangement. And we think you touched a nerve with all who have been in this position - the realization and agony of knowing you really screwed up! You've creatively depicted the bumps in the road to forgiveness ... sometime mountains rather than bumps.

It's a great listen but gives the listener a little something to think about. For those who have been there, you show the empathy. For those who haven't, you've forewarned of the perils of stepping on it with the the love of your life.

The Janettes are sounding as good as ever. Superb harmony! And your choice of tracks were perfect for the message ... we particularly enjoyed the banjo. COntrary to some ways of thinking, the banjo isn't just for Bluegrass and "hillbillies".

Excellent ... we're still smiling!

Alan & Di

PS: And who says we can't get modern with our country? Another rumor squashed!


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Originally Posted By: animarorecords
Hello, floyd

Very catchy and very pop!
As Greg said, the PG forum Hit Machine just keeps delivering!!! Everything a pop song should be and more.
Your main vocal and background vocals by the janettes are so good.
Bass drum is very cool in the mix.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi


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If this doesn't get optioned by a Nashville label, they are asleep at the wheel. I can definitely visualize it live, crowd clapping and singing the chorus.

Another good one, Floyd.


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