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43 countries!? I hope to get to be lucky enough to see that many. I was going to say this song sounded like it came from someone who was pretty well traveled, and then I saw that comment! I've only ever been to Florida (and going there again this late summer in September). I had barely seen Canada up until I moved from Ontario to BC. Took the train. It was pretty cool. 5 and a half days, 12 hours delayed both ways. But it was a really cool experience. I hope to get the chance to see that many countries someday. Hi Ember, Thanks for dropping in for a listen - much appreciated. I lived in Europe 12 years, the countries there are fairly small compared the US and Canada. So, it was fairly easy to move around. I was in Asia almost 2 years. The most interesting places were Iceland and Morocco. Really liked Japan! Best to you and the entire PG Music staff. Alan
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Hey Al and Di,
This sounds really great!
Hey David, Thanks a bunch! It was a fun song to do. Glad you enjoyed it. Best to you and yours. Alan
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Wow! Love it! It sounds so authentic all the way around. I love the groove from the get go; but then your vocal solidified the whole thing. I love the feel you are are singing with. My goodness; I'll be listening to this many times. Such a cool song! Btw, for "one and done" and having just moved; I would never have known. In my opinion, you did a really impressive job. Keep 'em coming please!  Howdy! And "Wow" in return! Your comments blew me away. I've always been a pretty good musician (played lead guitar in several country bands for over 50 years), but my singing is mediocre - on a good day! This one kind of fell in place for my voice. And yeah, I recorded the vocal on one take - it could have been worse, I guess. Anyway, thank you so very much for your kind words. You make this 71 year-old heart feel pretty danged good! Best to you and yours. Alan
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I agree with all that's been said already. Sure, there are bits that could be fixed (if you really wanted to), but they don't detract at all from enjoying the song!
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I agree with all that's been said already. Sure, there are bits that could be fixed (if you really wanted to), but they don't detract at all from enjoying the song! Hi David, Thank you very much! I might redo the vocal later if another opportunity arises to submit for a possible placement. Until then, I'll leave it at us. Glad you enjoyed it! Best to you, Alan
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Alan & Di, this is excellent. Good catchy tune, great arrangement, vocals, and superb lyrics. Really enjoyed this one
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Hi Graham,
Thank you very much. So glad you enjoyed it! Wishing you the very best.
Alan
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Some really fine writing here!! I particularly got a chuckle out of:
Got no problems, ain’t got a care
Packed my Superman underwear
Nice, happy, upbeat tune.....gets you whistling! Keep posting Al!
Take care. Greg
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43 countries!? I hope to get to be lucky enough to see that many. I was going to say this song sounded like it came from someone who was pretty well traveled, and then I saw that comment! I've only ever been to Florida (and going there again this late summer in September). I had barely seen Canada up until I moved from Ontario to BC. Took the train. It was pretty cool. 5 and a half days, 12 hours delayed both ways. But it was a really cool experience. I hope to get the chance to see that many countries someday. Ember, if you are interested, here are the countries: 1. Mexico 2. Canada 3. Peru 4. Greenland 5. Iceland 6. Japan 7. Morocco 8. Kenya 9. Spain 10. Gibraltar 11. Greece 12. Canary Islands 13. Portugal 14. France 15. Andorra 16. Lichtenstein 17. Switzerland 18. Austria 19. Hungary 20. Belgium 21. Luxembourg 22. The Netherlands 23. Denmark 24. Sweden 25. Russia 26. Great Britain 27. Cyprus 28. Samoa 29. Guam 30. Vietnam 31. Cambodia 32. Thailand 33. Seychelles Islands 34. Malta 35. Monaco 36. Philippines 37. Turkey 38. Italy 39. San Marino 40. Albania 41. Madagascar 42. Poland 43. Hong Kong My passport had lots of stamps!
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Really enjoyable feel good song with positive message. Excellent sounding vocals and crystal clear mix. Maybe you'll get a chance to add Finland to your visited country list one day Janne
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Perky song, expertly done! Really liked the firm structure of the song (what I mean is that the melody line stayed consistent across the verses and choruses, and you made the lyric fit into the melody line without needing to 'bend' it to accomodate lyrics..if that makes sense!). Good choice on RT's and style..and the vocal sounds just fine to me. I especially liked the little stop that you used at the end of the chorus--nice design concept.
It left me with one general question: I wonder how many songwriters/lyricists/poets have ever really been to Timbuktu??
Thanks for the pleasant journey through your music!
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Really enjoyable feel good song with positive message. Excellent sounding vocals and crystal clear mix. Maybe you'll get a chance to add Finland to your visited country list one day Janne Hello Janne, Thank you very much! Finland be be a great place to visit. With my wife's health as bad as it is, I probably won't travel very much again. But, I'd love to visit your homeland! Alan
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Perky song, expertly done! Really liked the firm structure of the song (what I mean is that the melody line stayed consistent across the verses and choruses, and you made the lyric fit into the melody line without needing to 'bend' it to accomodate lyrics..if that makes sense!). Good choice on RT's and style..and the vocal sounds just fine to me. I especially liked the little stop that you used at the end of the chorus--nice design concept.
It left me with one general question: I wonder how many songwriters/lyricists/poets have ever really been to Timbuktu??
Thanks for the pleasant journey through your music! First, thank you very much for the really nice comments - I appreciate that very much. And yes, your comment made sense - no need to rush or hold notes to make the lyric synch with the music. I worked pretty hard on that - made numerous adjustments to the lyric. But the lyric was finished in less than a day. That stop near the end of the chorus just fell into place - I didn't really design it that way. It just sorta happened. The closest I've been to Timbuktu is Marrakesh, Morocco. I'd venture to guess that's closer than most folks! But, never actually been to the city. Again, many thanks. Alan
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Alan and Di,
This is SUPERB! The music and the lyrics are uplifting, very engaging and and a joy to listen to.
I found that I was sitting here and tapping my feet as you carried me along on your music. I have to hand it to you both, you've come up with some great lines. "The sequence that really caught my attention was "There ain't nothin' gonna slow me down, The next place is where I'm bound". What a perfect end to verse 2 and lead-in into the chorus.
That chorus really summarises Life's journey so very well... from the cradle to who know's where it stops!
Best wishes to you both!
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Sounds good man. Hope you are enjoying your new location!
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Hello, Alan
What a pleasant acoustic sounds!
Country and Swing Jazz very well mixed.
It sounds like a song that Burt Bacharach seems to be writing.
I agree with floyd.
A very nice combination of instruments - not sure I've heard anyone use that guitar before - perfect for this.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
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I did find myself tapping my foot to this.
Well thought out and an excellent choice of band members.
Mostly, some very clever lyrics. Nice.
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Well, I don'T know why you care about acoustics, the lyrics are so great, the rhythm, voices. I liked it a lot.
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