In my last comment on your last post, "Yes, I Do", I said that I hoped I would hear more of your songs, so thank you putting "Smell the Fresh Air" in to circulation here on the User's Forum!
You vocal track has you sounding like a gentle troubadour wandering the hills and valleys, roads and sidewalks of this country, guitar in hand, crooning your song of peace and freedom to grateful listeners who needed to hear it to freshen their outlook on living on the land that feeds them, houses them, and hopefully gives them something to pass on to future generations. The music is calming and reassuring, too.
Lead the way, sir!
Sincerely,
LOREN
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Blueage said it so well "Your vocal track has you sounding like a gentle troubadour wandering the hills and valleys, roads and sidewalks of this country, guitar in hand, crooning your song of peace and freedom..."
Positive with many rays of hope!
We enjoyed it...
J&B
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this song may come along as a sweet li'l tune, but in those few lines you express your humanity. Lots of things happening all around the world these days that might make one lose every hope - your song gently puts the train back onto the rails. And although you're singing about America, this should go for any country in the free world.
In my last comment on your last post, "Yes, I Do", I said that I hoped I would hear more of your songs, so thank you putting "Smell the Fresh Air" in to circulation here on the User's Forum!
You vocal track has you sounding like a gentle troubadour wandering the hills and valleys, roads and sidewalks of this country, guitar in hand, crooning your song of peace and freedom to grateful listeners who needed to hear it to freshen their outlook on living on the land that feeds them, houses them, and hopefully gives them something to pass on to future generations. The music is calming and reassuring, too.
Lead the way, sir!
Sincerely,
LOREN
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Really nice song. very well sung. Pleasant listen. Sergio
Thanks, Sergio...
Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Blueage said it so well "Your vocal track has you sounding like a gentle troubadour wandering the hills and valleys, roads and sidewalks of this country, guitar in hand, crooning your song of peace and freedom..."
Positive with many rays of hope!
We enjoyed it... J&B
Speaking of hope... Hope you noticed I "photoshopped" that inserted moldy green fence between the viewer & the Statue of Liberty... Where is my tongue in cheek political icon ... Thanks for your kind compliments!
Originally Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm
What a pleasing melody you have created! Your vocal is spot on. I like the folksy feel of this. Nice work.
Dear Jim, this song may come along as a sweet li'l tune, but in those few lines you express your humanity. Lots of things happening all around the world these days that might make one lose every hope - your song gently puts the train back onto the rails. And although you're singing about America, this should go for any country in the free world. Nicely sung, Jim, thanks a lot. Stefan
Thanks, Stefan for your compliments & support.
Originally Posted By: Scott C
Excellent tune Jim. Excellent vocal and backtrack. Really nice listen. Well done
Thanks Scott... Your supportive comments are always appreciated.
Originally Posted By: beatmaster
Great meaningful song Jim, both the vocals and the band. well to me it was just like a good old willie nelson song. Now that is a compliment. Thanks
Thanks for the Willie Nelson comparison... That is indeed a high compliment!
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