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Tommy,
What a powerful song. Immaculate production and song arrangement.
I'm sorry for the circumstances. Big adjustment to make but may turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Jim, Thanks for the kind words. We are hoping it’s a blessing in disguise, Tom Super production! Your vocal here reminds me of John Hyatt (I'm a big fan). Great harmonies! Lyrically a great write. And I'm a big fan of how you mix BIAB with your own guitars.
Wonderful song!
Lawrence, I always appreciate your generous comments, Tom
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Tom,
Very powerful song!
Great vocal and great guitar.
Very emotional.
Nice to hear a new song from you.
Sorry to hear about your wife's situation.
But as Janne says, I also think it clearly has inspired you to write a great Springsteen style song with a strong personal message, yet something for all of us.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
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Well that's the unadulterated gutwrenching truth - caught the emotion and theme there 100%. Great production. Glad to hear from one of my fav writers/producers on here again. So sorry this happened to your family Tom. Josie, I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for your kindness,Tom Well, that sucks.  Getting fired, not the song. The song rocks. From the beginning to the end, sounds great. It's got a bit of a Warren Zevon feel.  Love the build and then drop at 3:00. David, Thanks for mentioning the build-drop. You made me smile-that sucks not the song. That was funny,Tom
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Hi Tom ...
It was so nice to see a new one from you . You are tremendously missed when you're not here.
This is an awesome song! Sorry to hear about your wife's loss of employment. We didn't lose a job, but not that along ago, Di had to start a new medication that costs over $7,000 per month and insurance only covers 70% ... so we write a check the first of each month for just over $2,000.00. That's almost half our monthly income. SO, Di and I can relate to your situation.
But one helluva song came from it. This is one of your very best. The lyric, the b/g trax, the arrangement, the vocal ... what's not to hold in the highest esteem?
Wishing you and yours the very best with hopes of a new journey in which you find all you hope for.
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Professional sounding and hard hitting. Well done from every aspect. Enjoyed the listen.
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Liked the emotion in your voice, guitars were nice, dynamics, much to like in this song. TM, thanks for giving it a spin.Tom Hi Tom
Sorry to hear about your wife's situation, but at least you were able to transmute the pain into a really great song.
Best wishes,
Leon Much thanks Leon, Tom
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Great song. Great title. Like everything. Best wishes. Richard, I appreciate you coming by.Thanks, Tom
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Great song. Powerful. Melodic. Spot on vocal. Produced well. Thank you for sharing your talent!
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Hi Tom, It's great to see you back in the forum Wow this is good! You haven't lost your touch at all. The sound is professional, professional, professional. I love that phrase... "When it's time to move on "Simply turn the page" ...it rings with so much truth! I also like what Sundance said. She nailed it... "Well that's the unadulterated gut-wrenching truth - caught the emotion and theme there 100%." After 29 years, it would be a shock to the system to be told that time's up. I hope that the negatives from this turn into positives and lead into a fine retirement for you both. All the best, Noel Noel, thanks for all that. We both appreciate it, Tom
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So glad to hear from you Tom. I am a big fan of your music. These are crazy times. I hope things settle down and all works out for you. This is an exceptional song. Well done Thanks Scott. I appreciate your support, Tom
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'tommyad'... Though you expressly rejected receiving it from us, I can't help but sympathize with the plight of your wife and you, 'cause it happened to me, and to how many more??? Thousands? Tens, hundreds of thousands? Millions? These companies, these corporations that employ us, they really got us workin' folks by the you-know-what  . Actually, it's not sympathy that your song, It's Gone, evokes -- it's admiration and amazement (from me, at least) that you could get back to your feet after being knocked down by that unwelcome, potentially life-threatening news, filter the experience through your heart and soul, and then compose something like It's Gone that admits to bitterness and cynicism... ..but then again, the fact that you created the song transforms it into the fist you shake in the face of that sudden adversity that has recently dive-bombed its way into you and your wife's life. Thank God for music! "Look here, life, you b*****d!!!", your song says. "You may be trying to bring us down, but at least I can sing about it!!!" Music enables us composers/performers/listeners to grab hold of things we'd much rather ignore, or run away from, and work out our feelings about it, but with the divine assistance of melody and harmony and lyrics at our disposal to smooth out the rough edges. The sound and the feel of your song is ringing, even while it's wailing somewhere in the key of the 'blues', courtesy of the interplay among the rhythm guitar Real Tracks, and your own performances on electric and acoustic guitars. Your singing voice made me sit up and pay attention -- it's got as much 'presence' and authority as a father telling the bittersweet story of his well-worn life to his respectfully attentive children. That unresolved chord at the end of the song? Abrupt. Dramatic. Like a door being shut in your face. I wish you and your wife spiritual strength, creativity, flexibility, and as much optimism as both of you can stand as you fasten your ropes around the rocks and climb the next mountain that's been placed in your paths . LOREN (a.k.a. 'bluage') Thank you for all the kind words and for taking the time to share your thoughts,Tom I love this song. Very well put together. I feel your pain, literally. I am the only one who is working in my household, and I am facing major neck surgery!! Thanks for giving it a spin. Good luck with your surgery, Tom
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Tom,
Very powerful song!
Great vocal and great guitar.
Very emotional.
Nice to hear a new song from you.
Sorry to hear about your wife's situation.
But as Janne says, I also think it clearly has inspired you to write a great Springsteen style song with a strong personal message, yet something for all of us.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi Shigeki Adachi, Thanks for your comments. I’m glad you liked it,Tom Hi Tom ...
It was so nice to see a new one from you . You are tremendously missed when you're not here.
This is an awesome song! Sorry to hear about your wife's loss of employment. We didn't lose a job, but not that along ago, Di had to start a new medication that costs over $7,000 per month and insurance only covers 70% ... so we write a check the first of each month for just over $2,000.00. That's almost half our monthly income. SO, Di and I can relate to your situation.
But one helluva song came from it. This is one of your very best. The lyric, the b/g trax, the arrangement, the vocal ... what's not to hold in the highest esteem?
Wishing you and yours the very best with hopes of a new journey in which you find all you hope for.
Alan & Di Thank you for all that Alan. We wish you and Di our very best,Tom Professional sounding and hard hitting. Well done from every aspect. Enjoyed the listen. Mark,Thanks for listening and commenting,Tom Great song. Powerful. Melodic. Spot on vocal. Produced well. Thank you for sharing your talent! ES, Thanks for the generous comments. I appreciate it,Tom
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Good to see you back & writing your wonderful tunes...
Life does have its ups & downs...
Here’s hoping the good Lord will set you all back on your feet...
And make you next page a great page!
Jim
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Good to see you back & writing your wonderful tunes...
Life does have its ups & downs...
Here’s hoping the good Lord will set you all back on your feet...
And make you next page a great page! Jim, Thank you much for coming by,Tom
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Why is that painful life circumstances make for the best songs? You were certainly able to put it all in a tangible form here Tom! Beautiful work in all aspects! Hoping for the best for you! Thanks, Torrey
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hey tommy wow this a great song production and sorry to here about the wifes job never give up best wishes for you and the wife thanks eric
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It may be the kick that we needed to get on with it and start our next chapter. Well that kick got you inspired! I really liked this song even though I don't actively listen to Country. It was very well produced and sounded right out of a Nashville studio. It's amazing how such a life altering event can help to produce something so nice! Really like your work here Tom! Keep it up!
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Why is that painful life circumstances make for the best songs? You were certainly able to put it all in a tangible form here Tom! Beautiful work in all aspects! Hoping for the best for you! Thanks, Torrey Thanks Torrey, Tom hey tommy wow this a great song production and sorry to here about the wifes job never give up best wishes for you and the wife thanks eric Thank you Eric. I appreciate it, Tom It may be the kick that we needed to get on with it and start our next chapter. Well that kick got you inspired! I really liked this song even though I don't actively listen to Country. It was very well produced and sounded right out of a Nashville studio. It's amazing how such a life altering event can help to produce something so nice! Really like your work here Tom! Keep it up! Steve, I’m happy you came by, Tom
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