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Originally Posted By: musician17
Oh wow. I am genuinely, genuinely speechless (in the best of ways!) after listening to this. This is professionally done and beautiful - so, so beautiful. No more words - bravo.


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I'm flushing with embarrassment from your comments. it's certainly thrilling and rewarding to know I was able to bring you that appreciation for the song. Thank you in so many ways! Wishing you the best ...

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Originally Posted By: Rob4580
Love how everything has its place. Lots of mood. Great production. Rob


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Always appreciate the very kind reviews you have for my music. Thank you so very much for your comments on this one. I was very happy with the final cut - I'm delighted it struck you similarly. Best to you ...

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Originally Posted By: Joe -PG Music
Hey Alan, this was wonderful! This sounds very full and a solid key signature choice too. That guitar really does shred! The piano really helps piece it all together. Looking forward to hear more!


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Hope you and everyone at PG Music are doing well. I appreciate those very nice comments. Glad you liked it! Wishing you and the entire staff the very best .


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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
A beautiful tune you have put together here Alan! Your mix sounds very good to me! I really love the vibe in this tune! I applaud your creativity! Thanks, Torrey


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You are much too kind. Thank you for the wonderful accolades. I appreciate them with full sincerity. Wishing you the very best ...

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Originally Posted By: Will Josef
Very well composed, arranged and mixed, Alan!

It is a beautiful sounding track and I didn't want it to end... such a pleasure to listen to.

Thanks a lot for sharing!

Will


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Thank you very much. it's always a great compliment when a listener says he/she doesn't want the song to end. I appreciate that very much! Best to you ...

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Alan,

This is stunningly good!

A wonderful combination of instruments and a GORGEOUS mix. The strum is nicely crisp, the e piano is a delight, the bass is mellow yet substantial. The acoustic lead is right where it needs to be (what a great RT!).

Everything about this is good. A great listen.

fj


Floyd,

Beyond a very sincere "Thank you", I'm not sure how to reply. I'm delighted it all works for you. Deciding on the exact BG tracks was the hardest decision - except the acoustic lead - I immediately knew I wanted it. Mixing in the acoustic rhythm was the most delicate part of the operation. It always came across as a little too much and or not quite enough. So, I had at a point where it sounded like just a little too much and backed it off slightly and that's where I left it. Also, getting the tone exactly where I wanted it took a little time. I wanted it to very slightly ring but nit sound thin or "tinny". I listened to it with each other instrument separately. When I found the one combo (tone-wise) I liked with the piano, I added in the other tracks and made only very minor adjustments at that point. I thought that was the most important pairing as they would be complimenting each other on the opposites sides of the pan. I wanted a mutually supportive balance there.

Anyway, that was probably more than you wanted - just thought I'd pass on my approach for this one. Hope that made some sense

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Originally Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm
Quite nice like gentle waves caressing you on a beach. Mix is right on the money.


"... gentle waves caressing you on a beach". Now, how much more could I hope for in a comment to my song? Thank you so much for that. I'm very happy this left that aura with you. Thanks for letting me know! Wishing you everything good ...

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Alan, the mix is so good!

I see that it's getting good responses as it should.

this breathes, I love it when you hear(feel) the space between the sounds

as far as constructive suggestions, i think it's there, nothing to add

enjoyed the listen!

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Hi Kenny ...

Thank you so much! the seal of approval from you comes with a deep appreciation from me. I'm glad it all works for you. Again, many thanks. Wishing you the very best ...

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Alan,

This is stunningly good!

A wonderful combination of instruments and a GORGEOUS mix. The strum is nicely crisp, the e piano is a delight, the bass is mellow yet substantial. The acoustic lead is right where it needs to be (what a great RT!).

Everything about this is good. A great listen.

fj


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Hi Alan,
Very peaceful piece extremely well mixed. Thanks to share it. Christian

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One very well put-together mix of a very lovely and relaxing instrumental piece. Just great.


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Originally Posted By: Chris37
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Very peaceful piece extremely well mixed. Thanks to share it. Christian


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Originally Posted By: Tangmo
One very well put-together mix of a very lovely and relaxing instrumental piece. Just great.


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Hey Alan. Loved this piece. The acoustic sounds so good in this song. Some lovely tones in the song. The bass sounds so cool playing behind the acoustics. Such a nice song. Well done


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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Hey Alan. Loved this piece. The acoustic sounds so good in this song. Some lovely tones in the song. The bass sounds so cool playing behind the acoustics. Such a nice song. Well done


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Thanks so much! Glad all those sounds fall in place for you. And yes, that acoustic lead is a fabulous RT! Thanks again ... have a great weekend ...

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Holy smokes! What a track, mix, and master!! Depth and width and that sonic 'something' we're all trying so hard to create.

Award winning for sure.


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Holy smokes! What a track, mix, and master!! Depth and width and that sonic 'something' we're all trying so hard to create.

Award winning for sure.


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Thank you so much! I sincerely appreciate your very kind comments. I worked on this one a little longer than I do most of them. It was a delicate balance to get the separation I was looking for.

Again, many thanks!

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Alan,

Really nice guitar instrumental!
I agree with Janne.
Fantastic arrangement and mix, the bass and the solo guitar really shine and all instruments blend into nice relaxing ambience.
The chord progression has nice unexpected turns.
This RealTrack soloist makes me think that it was created just to play this song.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

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A quick group thanks to everyone I've not yet thanked personality. I'll be over Sunday evening to thank everyone individually. I too a sleeping pill about 20 minutes and it's starting to work its magic. Better quit while I a head.

Seriously. you warm comments have made my day. Many, many thanks ....

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