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Haven't posted a song in a while. This is an original I just finished. Any comments about the mix/master is appreciated.

It's All Catching Up With Me Now


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Hey Charlie,

Don't think we've listened to you before. Nice to "meet" ya!

As far as your questions, we don't hear anything in the mic that needs to be changed. Everything is in perfect balance and in the right spot. The vocal harmony is great. And loved that ending - we didn't expect that! everything seems fine.

There's a lot of truth in your lyric. But, of course, at 25 years of age, "later" is so far away you don't ever expect it to catch up with you. And then it does! Real nice lyric - love the internal rhymes.

We enjoyed this a lot. Wishing you the best.

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Very catchy song and a nice production. Enjoyed my listen.

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Charlie,

Something we can all relate to... smile Great song, vocal and production. Really enjoyed it.

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Charlie, Really catchy! Great surprise ending. Well written,sung and arranged. I can surely relate to the lyrics. Enjoyed my listen. Tom

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Charlie,

Great classic country with a great hook.

This is the kind of song they used to write.

I really enjoyed it! Post more!!

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Everything works on my monitors. Nice soundstage.

Like Tom mentioned the surprise ending is cool and effective.

Enjoyed it!


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Originally Posted By: Charlie McG
Any comments about the mix/master is appreciated.


Well done on this one.
Nothing is jumping out that needs fixing on my end.
Well written lyrics, good hook and your vocal works just fine.

Good write....

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Very strong lyric. Draws you into the tune. Excellent vocal and backtrack


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Charlie,

It's good to see you back with a song! I really enjoyed this one. Thanks for posting it.

To my ears, everything sits neatly together and creates an excellent sound. I always enjoy your lyrics. You have a flair for bringing a few smiles along with the music journey.

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Al-David, nice to meet you as well. Thanks a lot for listening and all those nice compliments.

Charlie Fogle, thanks a lot for listening and your comments.

rsdean, thanks. Glad you liked it.

tommyad, thank you very much.

David Snyder, thanks for listening and your comments.

Janice & Bud, thank you.

chulaivet1966, thanks a lot.

Scott C, thank you very much.

Noel96, hello again. Thanks for listening and your comments.


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A good write, Charlie. (seems to be "retirement song month" smile ). Clever.

Catchy. Well put together. Excellent mix. Enjoyed it.

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
(seems to be "retirement song month" smile ). Clever.


Ha...good catch....isn't every month? smile

I couldn't resit....back to topic.

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Lots of fun!! Very well done in every way. Mix sounds great to me!! Take care. Greg

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Charlie, you preached some hardcore truth in this one! Your vocal performance in the chorus was great! Loved that ending also! Thanks, Torrey.

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Fun track. The vocals are either too far forward or there's a mismatch between them and the reverb/room of the rest.


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Floyd, thanks a lot for your comments.

Gregg, thanks for listening and your comments.

rayc, thanks for your comments and will take them into consideration.


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Also, I added a video for the song. If you get a chance give it a look. Thanks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kemWrYpZwJM


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Brilliant stuff Charlie, good video too, big fan of your Youtube channel, have to say the "Money" song of yours is my favourite lots of fun but has a real message as well.

Great job.

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Sounds great,

maybe like a modern day Jerry Jeff,

clever write, glad that you didn't complete that line

when I was young and dumb...

good to see another Texan here, tho I'm in PA now,

I lived many years in and around Corpus Christi

enjoyed it,

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