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Loved this tune. Such a lovely vocal Janice and Floyds harmonies were so complimentary to the song. Very cool lyric. Love the clean sound of Peters solo. Some very cool guitar working going on in behind the vocal as well. One of my favorites.. Thanks Scott. Glad you liked it and, yep, Peter did add just what was needed. J&B
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What a sweet listening experience from the kick in to the last little chord hit. The lyric is tight, appreciatable, and liberally peppered with visual references. In short, it made me smile and remember a time or two. Or three. The icing on that layered cake is the song pic. Something in that stance says, "I just need a moment alone." Janice sounds great! Both leads and harmonies shine. Peter's lead is tasty and tasteful down to the little last licks. Thoroughly enjoyed here.
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Immediately that voice pulls you in! What an unbelievably awesome ability to have available. One thing that I'm not sure I've mentioned; but I'm guessing others have, is Janice's ability to hit the lower notes and not drop out. I see/hear SO many female singers that go for the lower notes and their voice become non-existent. If the writing is good you may be able to figure out the word that should be there...but isn't. With Janice, as is with the best of singers, it's ALL there! You can't help but love that.
Also on the vocal side of things; but needing mention are the background vocals. Man, I know you are used to working together; but there's something different here for me. It feels a little less verb-y and more defined and tight. Not right or wrong; but I'm really liking it! It emphasis the emotions really well. Nice job on both singing and mix. I'm totally diggin' it!
The lyrics are on another level. From word choice for imagery, to alliteration and rhyme, there is SO much going on but in a way that doesn't sound even remotely forced. Everything fits as it should. It's pretty amazing to hear AND see something so well done that the complexity feels effortless. I will flat out say; I wish I had that level of skill.
The guitar, AGAIN, fits as it should. That may make it sound boring; but far from it. It's exactly what it should be. Not more, not less. I think that's called perfection! To me, it's an extension of what's going on in the vocal and lyric; but emotes the feelings with out the benefit of either. Really, really, really great!
Finally that mix. I could hear everything. That in itself is a task I would never even attempt. That's coming from someone who has attempted many times in school. I have nothing but total admiration for the gift of what is going on in this mix. It's part talent, part craft, 100% impressive. I can't imagine the time you spend on these mixes. They just sound so good to me. Great on monitors; but I really like listening with cans or buds. Wait a minute... Seriously, when listening that was I get a great sense of the space you design for your songs to sit in so well. It's immersive; and I like losing the world momentary to a song mixed like this. Thanks for creating that world for me to experience! It does NOT go unnoticed.
So much for my short replies. I just can't seem to pull that off.
Great job to all involved. The reward is in a fantastic song for you. I feel the best reward was getting to experience your talents as the listener. Thank you for that.
***All comments are from speech to text and not proofed. I'm getting better with being ok with that.
That was an amazing review and the guitar comments certainly brought a smile. It was a privilege to be asked to play on this one! Peter
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Such an awesome collaboration on this one guys. It's going to get stuck in my head. I found it super catchy.
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Excellent. Just excellent! Through and through a really good song, well written, arranged and performed! Just as I would expect from you guys. Kudos to all of you!
I even like the surprise reverb slap treatment on Janice's voice on the last line of the song. Nice touch.
Really enjoyed this!
Steve
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Great hook, great everything, enjoyed it a lot. Not much to be said when it's all so perfect.
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Bud, Janice, Peter and Floyd
Wow! This is just lovely. What a great collaboration.
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Exceptionally good professional work, everything just works so well together from vocals to mix. Nice idea to start with the chorus, because the chorus melody is so catchy. Simple lyrical idea implemented with heart and good selection of signs.
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Wonderful, enjoyable, sweet on every level.
It was a pleasure to listen.
The one thing I noted that may need attention is the beginning of the line
"the good news is you didn't clean out your drawer"
The voice comes up in level and pitch across "the good..." then sits perfectly. It may be worth makinga little adjustment to either the level of the vocal or the level of the dominant cymbal or hold the panning to a place where the two elements don't butt heads.
Small beans and not really an issue - just something I heard inside an excellent piece of music.
Congrats to all involved. Thanks Ray. I'll check that out but I have to confess that 73 year old ears with hearing aids are HIGHLY unlikely to hear that  But younger Janice has extremely acute hearing so I'll set her to the task although she's never a particularly happy girl when invite to sit in front of the digital board! Bud
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Totally agree with what others have said so eloquently. Wonderful writing and performance.
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Leon Thank you Leon! J&B
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Great write and performance! Love that hook! Great production too!
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Janice, Bud, Peter & Floyd ...
Now, if that combination of exceptional talent can't write, produce and deliver a hit song, then it just can't be done any way I know of. There is so much talent in those four individuals ... it should almost be illegal (i'm glad it's not!).
Everyone before me has pretty much covered all the bases.We all know, already, the superior vocals by Janice, fabulous fretwork by Peter, vocal/lyric writing/delivery of Floyd ... but I think the contributions of Bud's knob-twisting deserve a little more spotlight at times. He is truly a magician at the control board. This is my analogy: I could have the engine, body parts, transmission and everything else needed to build the nicest luxury car in the history of the automotive industry ... but if I don't have a top-of-the-line mechanic to put it all together, it's just a pile of parts. I see Bud as a musical mechanic. You can throw anything at him, music wise, and he'll find a way to put it together like no one else. Excellent work, Bud!
The voices of Janice and Floyd, particularly when blended, is ear candy sweeter then just about any other I've encountered. My ears are still smiling!
And Peter certainly gives good reason for guitars to exist. He has the perfect touch and tone ... but knows when and where to slice and dice it.
Great stuff, folks.
Oh ... one other thing. I've written a couple of songs that opened with the chorus over the years and nearly got burned at the songwriter's stake for doing so. It's not something that works most of the time, but when it does ... it's the best.
Congrats to all involved. What a team and song! Wishing all of you the very best ...
Alan
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HTL, Noel, Scott....Thanks!
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ray, Leon, Misha - Thanks, y'all...
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J&B + Crew. Excellent input from all! Catchy, easy to follow tune. Clever lyrics! Vocal delivery / harmonies are powerful, yet not pressuring - listens very easy. Arrangement worked out well, FJ +1. No matter which style you do, you never disappoint my ears Bud, great job! Mix shines! Enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing! Misha. Thanks Misha. Glad it worked for you! J&B
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Man! Just so good.
Excellent writing Bud and floyd! Lots of great lines,
"the good news is you didn't clean out your drawer
your tattered Tom Petty t-shirt’s in the corner on the floor"
is my favorite. And "the good news is the bad news could’ve been worse", great hook!
Very nice the way it just starts with just Janice and the piano and builds from there.
Wonderful vocal by Janice, as always I just love her tone! And great job on the harmonies too.
Peter sounds great, love his tone and choice of notes. He added just what the song needed, no more and no less.
Killer job on the mix too, Bud, sounded great through both the monitors and the phones.
Loved everything about this, well done to all! Hey Dave, glad you liked it. Thanks for mentioning the build. Shoutout to floyd for helping on that. Nice of you to mention vocals, guitar and mix. It’s much appreciated. J&B
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J&B (and Peter and Floyd),
Well, I’m late to the game . . . and all the great accolades have been take. Just want to say this is just . . . well, stellar . . . impressive . . . compelling . . . beautifully sung, executed . . . all with a killer hook. Was I too redundant with those who commented before me? Sorry, tried to be fresh with my praise. Wonderful tune! :-)
My humble regards,
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Wow - what a tune You really did a good job on this one. Perfectly catchy, and your vocals are tremendous on this. The mix on it is top notch also - it sounds lush, and frankly just beautiful. You should be proud of this one. Thanks for sharing! We appreciate your comments! J&B
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What a sensational write.
Amazing lyrics, delivered by a totally professional team.
The engineering in this arrangement is masterful and the contributions from each party are exceptional.
Congratulations to you all.
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Dear "Bud', Ms. Janice, 'PeterF', and Floyd Jane... All right, all right, now, everybody, sumpin' fishy's goin' on here  !!! You folks are just too dang good in the following departments: lyric writing, music composition, singing, instrumental performance and sound engineering. Time to reveal your secret(s) !!! Was it... 1) Massive doses of vitamins added to your breakfasts? 2) You kidnapped the 'The Muse' and locked her up in your basement? 3) Signed a contract in blood with that wiley ol' debbil?  4) You were all abducted by aliens who boosted your brain power? What? WHAT is it? Ah'm just dyin' ta' know, don'cha know  !!! (A NOTE: Please use a No. 2 pencil to mark your choices for answers.)Okay, but seriously, folks, it's obvious to me that the four of you through your long association with each other have bonded with each other artistically. It just...shows. If we lived near each other, when I hosted a party I would invite you all to supply the music. Serious as a heart attack, I would !!! Keep it up, you four. Ohhh, yes-sss, you just keep, this, UP, and see what happens next -- us fellow forum members will keep lookin' forward to the next one, that's what'll happen, ha, ha !!! I really love what you guys (and Ms. Janice, who is not a guy ) do on this User's forum. Thanks for "The Good News". Truly-ooly, - bluage -
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