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Thank you Floyd for this,yet again your words and voice conjur up an image of sheer beauty .the production as always in spot on as so the harmonies.
we never made montana
but i still sometimes dream
of cattle drives and tumbleweed
of hearing eagles scream
pure poetry at its finest
please keep them coming
john
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Another soothing song from the master, thanks for your music.
Steve
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floyd, I'm s-o-o-o-o-o far behind in commenting on your songs that I'm ashamed to show up in one of your threads. It's because of this that I'm throwing date sequence to the wind and just jumping in while this song is still on the first page! "Montana Sunsets" is a really wonderful listen... I absolutely LOVE that last line of the chorus. It pulls the chorus lyrics together and stitches them up with a heap of visual imagery and energy. In addition, there's a ton of movement in it. When I first heard "hit the range and ride" at the end of the first chorus, I stopped the track and rewound it so that I could play the chorus again. It was like I was standing in one of those old-time westerns that my dad used to thoroughly enjoy and the hero rides off into the setting sun. In so few words, you managed to convey a truckload of sight, sound and (e)motion... that's 'skill' by anyone's definition! (It came as no surprise that you'd have John Wayne in there somewhere in the song  ) That final twist on "hit the range and ride" as a way of saying "goodnight" made me smile. It was a very satisfying pay-off. I also agree with Biglad, the sequence of lyrics that had "eagle screams" resonated big-time! I'm glad you mentioned the nylon guitar. #2201 is one of my favourites. Brent's playing is magnificent (as always) and this Realtrack has a really warm and captivating sound. Jumping off on a tangent... What did you do with your vocals? They sound spectacular. Incredibly clear and massaged into the mix with pizzazz. Is that a slapback delay that you have happening? I thought I could hear it at times but then I might be imagining it because I've been playing around with delay quite a lot since I posted this article and this other article and I might be hearing things that aren't there. (Kind of like Tartini tones where a note that is not actually present is psychoacoustically created by the brain as the difference in frequencies between two played notes... a strange phenomenon!) This is SUCH an inspiring creation! ... off to listen again... Seriously... wonderful melody, first class singing, terrific arrangement and production... music doesn't get better than this. All the best, Noel
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Very cool vocal Floyd. Such a cool story in your lyric. Another home run !!! Guitar was sweet.. Thanks, Scott... Fabulous! Writing is just so good ... I'm with Bob, I love that chorus especially. Excellent vocal, and the way you use the harmonies in key spots, "where a boy can be what he chooses" for example, is the sort of thing a good producer would bring to a session. I guess you are using a piece of that acoustic part to build the signature riff? I can see how that would be effective and you will still get something unique. Mix is perfect, sounds great though the studio headphones. If all country music sounded like this I would listen to more of it Dave - thanks for noting the write. And the harmonies. And the mix... The "licks" are pieces of the nylon RT...
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Hi Floyd,
Again, a wonderful song!
Cool vocals and indeed, the guitar... very nice.
Good job.
Rob and Anne-Marie
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This has that smooth cohesive George Strait chart topping feel to it. Enjoyed my listen. That's always a nice thing to hear. Thanks, Charlie... Simply stated...we need more songs like this. The tune is engaging, very melodic, and with the great write/vocal/[production it's a showcase for both floyd and the User Forum.
We will resist to temptation to compare it to any particular artist or time period. For us it is timeless Americana. We grow weary of hearing that good music only comes from certain pigeon wholes...mostly in the past.
"At some point everyone needs to make a choice...
The best you can do is be happy with what you've got. "
Well, that will be floating around the head for a while.
The signature lick works really well. This production is a great example for anybody who doubts the power of BiaB in talented hands.
J&B
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Yeah! Very nice all round Floyd. Back to what you are so good at.
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Hello, floyd
Very nice intro.
Nylon guitar is really nice through this tune.
Very catchy melody and super vocals as usual.
I think this melody is beyond the genre of country.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Floyd, Of all the songs I've heard of yours, and I've listened to several, I feel this one lyrically sits at the top with a couple of others! Everything flows so well in this! Your mix is very good and instrument choices are perfect! The melody is wonderful all the way! I really liked that second verse (powerful words)! Thanks, Torrey
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Another outstanding delivery from you, Floyd.
So easy to listen to, great lyrics, great story telling, great melody.
Your skillful writing and delivery shows that you really are a master at continually getting absolute perfection out of this product.
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Floyd,
Such a good story told with feeling, humour and an ending that`s both surprising and warm & fuzzy!
I agree with Charlie - this has all the hallmarks of a hit.
Robert Robert - I appreciate those nice comments. Warm & fuzzy - Great write, smooth vocal, solid production. It sounds effortless, and shows off the nylon string guitar to boot. Ticked all the right boxes for me. Didn't fire up my inner critic about anything. Well, I was going mention the inherent chauvinism about "get my slippers", and ask what century the singer was born it... Then it dawned on the that was the point!  Thanks, David. I appreciate all of that. You know... there are STILL guys like that ("get my slippers") - but it was especially true of the generation that grew old on John Wayne movies....
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Things move too quick on this forum and I darned near missed this.
Another stunning song, Floyd. Your voice is just sooooo good. This is a totally perfect marriage of lyrics and melody. Sparkly production too, which I always enjoy. Going back for a third listen now.
John
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Great job Floyd. Very well written. Your performance was flawless. Thanks, Gary... Nicely done... I enjoyed the listen Thanks for having a listen, Jim...
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Really nice work here Floyd.
Has a Jimmy Buffett kinda feel.
So glad you have always followed your dream!
Thanks, Mr. S... Never thought about this being a Buffet kind of thing. No water. I don't know how you can do it but you produce winner after winner.
Your music always sound so professional. Appreciate that, Mario...
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Hello Floyd.It appears American has a new standard. everything is just perfect. When I was teenager back in the 60s, my brother and I often laid in our respective twin beds and talked about Wyoming in the same way you relate to Montana in this song.
Well, in 1966 I drove from Cheyenne to Salt lake City on Interstate 80 in '57 Chevy convertible. At least I got to see the danged place!
What a great song and fabulous listen. This is music, regardless of genre at its best.
Alan Alan - thanks for having a listen. Good to see you back... Top notch song Floyd, a little bit of Michael Martin Murphy to me. Wish more songs today were in this style!!! Thanks, Cliff...
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Amazing as always. Such a pure vocal and pristine production. I remember hearing this before. Glad I had another listen.
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Really good song. Nice production chops.... crystal like it needs to be.
The look at the choices we make, determining where we end up in life is excellent. Too many people have dreams that they never follow for one reason or another. Yep... an introspective on life's choices. Thanks for having a listen, Herb... Thank you Floyd for this,yet again your words and voice conjur up an image of sheer beauty .the production as always in spot on as so the harmonies.
we never made montana
but i still sometimes dream
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of hearing eagles scream
pure poetry at its finest
please keep them coming
john Appreciate that, John....
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Another soothing song from the master, thanks for your music.
Steve Always good to see you drop in, Steve...
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Hi Floyd Jane,
Your voice carries well, nylons are fine...
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Fantastic production. Loved, loved the vocal harmonies as well.
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