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This is another instrumental jazz type tune that I call "Living On Hope". It's just sort of a feel-good type song that I enjoy doing. It's a work in progress (probably a little heavy on compression-SoundCloud's compression affected it a little but I will still go with it for now). I may come back and do it with an electric guitar instead of the acoustic. Hope someone likes it. Thanks for listening! Torrey

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Very smooth my friend.
Really enjoyed the great groove this tune delivers.
Top marks on all levels.
Plenty of light and shade.
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Really lovely inventive melodic playing. Nicely done.

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Torrey,

Super listen! I appreciate how much effort and time you devote to your songs. IUt shows when you're finished. Great job ... loved the playing! Thanks for another great listen.

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Wow, great playing on this, Torrey! Shades of George Benson and Larry Carlton.

The composition and arrangement is excellent! Love the melody, and that change at 2:45 was cool ...

Outstanding!

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Loved the backtrack. Excellent playing . Super tone from your guitar. I too hear George Benson in your sound. Well done


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Super listen, Torrey... start to finish.

Nice melody - I really liked the way you "keep to the theme" throughout. Makes it a "guitar song" instead of "noodling" - really well done.

Nice backing and nice mix.

Excellent.

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Great track. Wouldn't have expected anything less. :-)


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How acoustics are produced to sound like that is beyond my pay grade but it sounds great. As mentioned it is very melodic and Janice specifically mentioned that it sounds "happy."

So here are two people that do like it....a lot.

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Thanks for the kind words Rob! I appreciate it! T

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Torrey,

I thought Jazz was not my taste, but I could enjoy this song.
Very well produced!

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Torrey,

Melodic with a great groove and some nice surprises in there.
I wouldn`t change a thing- the Taylor acoustic has a terrific sound in your hands.
Very enjoyable and hopeful sounding!

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I appreciate how much effort you put into your songs

Al and Di said that and I agree, great mix and arrangement

Wow, great playing on this, Torrey! Shades of George Benson and Larry Carlton.
(from Blue Attitude) well said

very nice touch and technic on guitar

enjoyed

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Great job Torrey! I personally like the acoustic on this one. I gave it a warm feel, A more personal feel.

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Thanks for the listen Peter! I appreciate it! T

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Hello, Torrey

Powerful Drums' Intro is really good.
Great guitar playing. I also feel Larry Carlton in this tune.
Really smooth and melodic. Nice groove.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

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Torrey, This has some excellent guitar work. It's great the way the recurring melody serves as an anchor. This is a high quality instrumental. Very Nice, Tom

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Wow, this tune is bursting with creativity! The arrangement is on point, and I love the guitar work on this. The way your drums are panned sounds amazing too! Technicality aside, I love the atmosphere of the song smile It feels like a disco tune from another planet! Not a thing I would change.

Thanks so much for sharing, Torrey!


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