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Hi, Greg and Alan !:))


This is absolutely superb
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great collab guys !:))

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Greg/Alan, I can only endorse the previous comments here. This is a corker of a song, great backing tracks and a superb lyric fabulously sung. I also loved the vocal harmonies, not to mention the great arrangement. Wow all round! Well done guys.

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What a tune! Incredibly ear-catching right from the opening chords. Someone else mentioned the Eagles - and that is a formidable comparison. It flows gorgeously, and really has some outstanding progressions. And that chorus - I was sold.

I wouldn't change a thing - thanks for sharing smile


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Greg and Alan,

Wow, this is great! Really love what you have done here. Great write, guitar solo really fits, good mix. What's not to like?

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Great treatment of Alan's song in this one Greg! Top vocal as always! Thanks, Torrey




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West Coast in sound and title.

All kinds of influences from some of the best of that sub-genre and era. Very Henley like phrasing and that is always a good thing.

Love what Tangmo said "he vocal is outstanding and delivers this sad and seedy tale slowly and with such a sense of inevitability." Yeah!

Beyond the phrasing it's just a great vocal and harmony. And write, and arrangement and mix. Super cool melody.

We love forum collabs and this is one of the top ones showing off the talents of two forum members and the power of BiaB.

Kudos!

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Greg & Alan,
Excellent collaboration! Arrangement vocals and production are sparkling on this. Powerful, yet very gentle on ears. Enjoyed it very much!

Thank you for posting!

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Thanks to everyone who has commented so nicely on this song since my last comment. As I've mentioned ... Greg is the real star of this show. I'm sure he'll be along to follow up with all of you soon. He's pretty busy in his personal life right now.

Again, glad you are enjoying the song. Greg's pretty dang good, wouldn't you say?

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Originally Posted By: Jim
Great song but sad & soulful story...
But often thats what makes some songs great smile...
I enjoyed listening to your collaboration...


Thanks Jim! Yeah, I really love sad stories. Take care. Greg

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Wow love this song just awesome work here thanks for the listen eric


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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Greg (& Alan)...

I thought I was listening to a lost track from the Hotel California recording sessions! This is very cool. The opening acoustic sets that tone. And the leads sound like there was a Don Felder RealTrack!! Is that an RT?? - or did you get someone to play for you - it SO fits. And that vocal sounds like Greg Johnson "doing his Don Henley"...

Excellent write - cool story (only wish the lyric were up already to follow along).

Incredible stuff.

Cool. Cool. Cool!!!

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Thanks Floyd for those incredibly kind words! Any comparison to Henley and the Eagles is gold in my book. Appreciate it so much! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Greg (& Alan)...

I thought I was listening to a lost track from the Hotel California recording sessions! This is very cool. The opening acoustic sets that tone. And the leads sound like there was a Don Felder RealTrack!! Is that an RT?? - or did you get someone to play for you - it SO fits. And that vocal sounds like Greg Johnson "doing his Don Henley"...

Excellent write - cool story (only wish the lyric were up already to follow along).

Incredible stuff.

Cool. Cool. Cool!!!

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I agree completely and I couldn't have said it any better.



Who is playing that lead guitar? Very impressive!

A great collaboration.


Thanks so much Mario! Just listened to Lost in my Thoughts....WOW!!! Take care. Greg

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Love it!
Great job!

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Very nice chord progression, some Hotel California and some While My Guitar Gently Weeps feeling there. That guitar solo is perfect. Superb vocals and lovely harmonies.

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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Greg (& Alan)...

I thought I was listening to a lost track from the Hotel California recording sessions! This is very cool. The opening acoustic sets that tone. And the leads sound like there was a Don Felder RealTrack!! Is that an RT?? - or did you get someone to play for you - it SO fits. And that vocal sounds like Greg Johnson "doing his Don Henley"...

Excellent write - cool story (only wish the lyric were up already to follow along).

Incredible stuff.

Cool. Cool. Cool!!!

fj


Thanks Floyd for those incredibly kind words! Any comparison to Henley and the Eagles is gold in my book. Appreciate it so much! Take care. Greg


Pardon my un-originality, but FJ's critique is right on. 30 seconds into this I'm like 'So that's what Henley's been up to.'

Excellent collab, guys.

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Originally Posted By: Noel96
Hi Greg and Alan,

What a song!!!!!!



I thoroughly enjoyed listening. This could be on any radio station, anywhere in the world, and people would instantly feel comfortable with what they're hearing... it's first class music all the way.

A terrific write and an outstanding presentation!

All the best,
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Thanks so much for that wonderful review Noel! Much appreciated! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: Tangmo
The perfect marriage here. The backing is outstanding and so west-coast. The vocal is outstanding and delivers this sad and seedy tale slowly and with such a sense of inevitability. I mean that two ways. It sounds like it couldn't (and shouldn't) be otherwise, and as a listener I just knew this wasn't going to end with a win on American Idol. Those stories, by definition, rarely do. Left me pulling for her and what's left of normal.


Thanks so much! Been digging your recent posts! Take care. Greg

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Boy do I love this song. I got the Eagles vibe too. What a cool collaboration. That guitar solo was incredible. Greg just loved your vocal and lyric. Such a nice compliment to Alan's instrumental.

One of the best songs I have heard on the forum and should be on iTunes. Well done


THanks Scott! Love your new one with Robert! Take care. Greg

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Greg and Alan,

Terrific collaboration—very Beatlesque sound to me in spots. Great production—love the chord changes. And Greg offers up another compelling vocal—those complimentary melodies in the bridge just before the guitar solo are a thing of beauty. The whole thing works—first rate, professional sound. Really enjoyed this one!

My best to you both,

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Great song and a great collaboration. Top quality write, production, arrangement and performance. Greg's vocals are spot on. Enjoyed my listen.


I did experiment a bit with this song after pondering if the same as Hotel California, how would this song sound and work as an acoustic version? I downloaded the song, processed it through the ACW, isolated Greg's vocals and off I went. Playing with the song acoustically gave me more of a bluegrass/folk feel that moved away from the Hotel California feel, so I changed a few chords and found a great acoustic style, _OLBONES.STY and captured a completely different feel but a feel that I think worked wonderfully well with Greg's vocal phrasing. To me, that makes me think this a really strong write for you guys. Good job.


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