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A sad story expertly told. The music is wonderful - a brilliant mix and everything sounds just right.
Great vocal excellent guitars.
When is the album coming out?
Peter Hey Peter. Thanks so much. What's an album? :)Tom
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Even if I hadn't read the background on this song
you can the world weary sound of "there's nothing I could do"
there are some great lines in this heartbreaker,
as others here have said, it's excellent in every way
love the music build, the mix, your vocals
great write and a great song
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Dang,
This one drove a hole in my heart too man!!!!
David, Thanks for dropping by. I appreciate it. Tom Well,
That's a very honest story. But, you've definitely managed to turn this one into a heartfelt one, with beautiful lyrics and especially beautiful vocal harmonizing on the choruses.
Rob Rob, Thank you for the very nice comments. Tom
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Great stuff, Tom. Enjoyed it.
Regards,
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How do you convey such strong emotions and sentiments without completely breaking down? I would never be able to create a song like this knowing what story inspired it.
You are a very strong person indeed.
The lyrics are beautiful and touching. I don't feel there is much more to say here, as your story and the music speaks for themselves.
Cheers,
Ember
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Very well done in all areas. Your vocals are top notch.
Great song writing and mixing.
And what a story! Wow, what a position to find yourself in. I can see how the memory of it has stuck with you all this time.
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Loved it ,Loved it so much I went to your web page and spent the afternoon listening to your tracks ,while cleaning.abouslutey brilliant Tommy .
an excellent compostion that had a great melodic structure and sing along quality
thank you for sharing
cheers brad
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This one will rip the paint right off of your heart.
I once heard Bill Monroe refer to "true life" songs and your backstory affirms just how much this is one. Janice pointed out that the backstory gives the listener an immediate deeper appreciation of the lyric, i.e., knowing that it is "true life"
The song is so well written, performed and recorded that we think perhaps it has indeed been a catharsis for you -- at least we hope it serves to that end.
We get so wrapped up in the lyric every time we listen that is is hard to step back and focus on how well done your performances are and the superb production.
On a lighter note "she was a valedictorian and I was a two time high school dropout" is a great line in itself!
Thanks for sharing this.
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Hi Tom,
Wow ... this is so powerful!And yes, that's a compromising situation - no way to come out feeling good. I think you summed it up pretty danged good. Fantastic write and super performance. Di and I were both taken aback with the message in the lyric and your terrific vocal performance. As always ... great job!
Alan & Di Thank you both for the wonderful review, Tom Tom,
This is a beautiful song. Stellar vocals, lyrics and production.
You really know how to tell a story...
Bob Bob, Real glad to hear you liked it, Tom
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Man, what a song!! And what a story too, heavy stuff.
Doesn't get much better than this, really well done. Thanks so much. I appreciate your continued support. Tom Dear "tommyad"... The experience of listening to your song, "Right Through Her Heart", validates a theory I've developed slowly over years of songwriting: the most emotionally moving songs are the result of the composer/lyricist's attempt to come to terms with very personal, unresolved internal conflicts, of the mind and also of the heart. Somewhere I read something that a famous "bluesman" said, which is that the "blues" comes out of you after the crisis that caused them has passed, which makes sense to me because it would be pretty darn difficult to write the notes and lyrics of a song while your eyes are blurred with tears!  To your statement, "Sorry, don't mean to bring anyone down," I would only offer that at their best, songwriters can be purveyors of deep insight and sowers of inner peace. It's because their ability to interpret pain and sorrow through the medium of music has the very beneficial effect of universalizing the composer's feelings so that everyone who's gone through the same experience and who listens to the "sad" song can have their own wounded feelings validated, which for most of us brings relief. For those reasons, and others that I find too difficult to articulate, I believe "Right Through Her Heart" could be as uplifting as it could be a "downer" for anyone who could relate to it personally. Sincerely, "bluage" (a.k.a. Loren) Loren, I agree with your theory and I thank you for taking the time to explain it. Tom
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Hi, Tommy !
What a beautiful and sad
tune ! I can relate to
this kind of songs - my wife
died of cancer !
Cheers
Dani Thanks Dani, Tom Just amazingly good!!! You are the master of the riff which draws in the listener from the first note. This is SUCH a cool song! Generally, "radio type" songs are not among my favorites. There are few exceptions: Don Henley, Sting and certainly Tommyad. You really thread the needle with something so catchy and singable but with depth and meaning. That is a great (and rare) place to be. AWESOME!!! Take care. Greg Greg, I sure do appreciate your continued support. Your comments mean a lot to me, Tom Hi tommyad, Great work on this! I thoroughly enjoyed the vocal production on this. Fantastic piece! Joe, Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment. Tom
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Wow. Everything just works.
All the elements sound like they were tailor made for this song, which is quite a trick. The bit during the chorus is especially nice. There's a build to the mix. Nice harmony on the chorus.
Great vocals, and the chorus has an amazing payoff.
Really nicely done. Thanks David. I appreciate the kind review. Tom Hi Tom.
An amazing song.
Simply too sad for words.
ROG. Thanks for checking in ROG, Tom
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Tom...
OK, let's get the regular praises out of the way first.
Production - impeccable.
Mix - Excellent.
Vocal - Engaging
Harmonies - Excellent.
Guitar work - nice.
You are always "on top of your game" these days in all those regards.
Goes without saying.
This should be on a record somewhere...
The true STANDOUT here is the writing (above all that other excellent stuff).
The story is devestatingly heartbreaking.
The fact that you told that in song without being specific and making it applicable to others (prehaps in lesser situations) is a real announcement of your writing talent (which seems to continue to grow/climb/refine).
You eased into it so "comfortably" with the fall/summer/winter reference without that being cliche.
"Is there a way
that i could say
i hate to let you down
Dreams don’t last
please don’t crash
fall gently to the ground"
Song poetry. Beautiful. Another real "writing talent" to have poetic lines in a song that "work" - and don't sound like "poetry that someone added music to".
And then... a chorus to die for:
"Always found the words to say
Why was this so hard
If I could have seen her tears pour out
That first night in the car
I might have turned and drove away
Right there at the start..."
That would have been enought to set most writers apart from the pack.
So honest, so sincere.
This last line of the chorus both cleverly turns "drove" around AND raises the chorus to incredible heights.
"Instead I drove a hole right through her heart".
A career chorus.
(The melody is outstanding, too).
THEN...even more amazing is that the 2nd verse is JUST as strong.
The mark of a "masterpiece" (in a songwriting sense)
"Hidden in that goodbye kiss this one’s all on me"
Amazing line.
"Guess i learned that once you’re burned you’ve only got yourself
Certainly because of me she learned that lesson well"
Heartbreaking.
This is pro-level writing.
But more than that.
When you write at that level, writing a good song is pretty much a regular event.
BUT... once in a while, everything falls into place... the stars align...
Magic Happens.
This is magic.
floyd, You have out done yourself with this review. Thanks for taking the time to thoughtfully comment on this song. You almost make it sound like I know what I'm doing! LOL!!! This review is way more than I could have asked for. I am truly grateful, Tom First class tune Tom. Very heartfelt lyric. Very moving. Thanks for sharing this tune Thanks Scott, Tom
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Even if I hadn't read the background on this song
you can the world weary sound of "there's nothing I could do"
there are some great lines in this heartbreaker,
as others here have said, it's excellent in every way
love the music build, the mix, your vocals
great write and a great song
Kenny Kenny, Thanks for the very fine review. I'm glad you liked it. Tom Great stuff, Tom. Enjoyed it.
Regards,
Bob Thanks for checking in Bob, Tom How do you convey such strong emotions and sentiments without completely breaking down? I would never be able to create a song like this knowing what story inspired it.
You are a very strong person indeed.
The lyrics are beautiful and touching. I don't feel there is much more to say here, as your story and the music speaks for themselves. Thank you Ember. The only thing I can say is that it happened a long, long time ago. Tom
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Very well done in all areas. Your vocals are top notch.
Great song writing and mixing.
And what a story! Wow, what a position to find yourself in. I can see how the memory of it has stuck with you all this time. Lawrence, thank you for the thoughtful words. Tom Loved it ,Loved it so much I went to your web page and spent the afternoon listening to your tracks ,while cleaning.abouslutey brilliant Tommy .
an excellent compostion that had a great melodic structure and sing along quality
thank you for sharing
cheers brad Brad, Glad you're liking my songs. I surely do appreciate your comments. Tom This one will rip the paint right off of your heart.
I once heard Bill Monroe refer to "true life" songs and your backstory affirms just how much this is one. Janice pointed out that the backstory gives the listener an immediate deeper appreciation of the lyric, i.e., knowing that it is "true life"
The song is so well written, performed and recorded that we think perhaps it has indeed been a catharsis for you -- at least we hope it serves to that end.
We get so wrapped up in the lyric every time we listen that is is hard to step back and focus on how well done your performances are and the superb production.
On a lighter note "she was a valedictorian and I was a two time high school dropout" is a great line in itself!
Thanks for sharing this.
J&B
J&B, I think Janice's point is on the money. The backstory adds an element that is somehow missing without it. Thanks for all the nice things you've said here. Tom
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This song is surely one of your best.
I really like drums in this song. There are some parts when drums play in a great way.
Excellent production, you're ready for professional recording!!!
Sergio
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Tom,
I sat down this morning to give your song a listen. I've been saving it because I knew it was going to be good and I wanted to give myself enough time to write a decent comment.
Then I read the back story and listened...
I don't know what to stay.
I honestly cannot remember ever having been moved so much by any song I've listened to before. I'll come back a bit later when my thoughts have settled down.
Regards,
Noel
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This song is surely one of your best.
I really like drums in this song. There are some parts when drums play in a great way.
Excellent production, you're ready for professional recording!!!
Sergio
Sergio, Thank you. Tom Tom,
I sat down this morning to give your song a listen. I've been saving it because I knew it was going to be good and I wanted to give myself enough time to write a decent comment.
Then I read the back story and listened...
I don't know what to stay.
I honestly cannot remember ever having been moved so much by any song I've listened to before. I'll come back a bit later when my thoughts have settled down.
Regards,
Noel Noel, now I don't know what to say. That is quite a compliment. Thanks, Tom
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A tough one to tackle Tom but you did so in such a fine way. The song is another great one from you. The production once again is top level. I found the backing used in this was exceptional and the parts you added couldn't be any better. Great!!! Torrey.
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