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Excellent job on this one...
You put your own stamp on an old well-written tune...
And I really enjoyed listening to your rendition!
Thanks Jim! J&B
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Pro vox and mix as usual, appreciated the titular explanation as I always assumed "Ballin the Jack" was synonymous with "That Same Thing." Thanks again for another great track!
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Great arrangement, production and performance. Always top notch from you guys. I've been away from the User Forum and this one makes it a lot of fun to come back to. Will be back for some more listens.
Thanks Charlie. Great to have you back around! J&B
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WOW, is this GOOD!!!
I'm really enjoying your trip down music history lane. Janice, your vocals are as good as ever on this one! You need to keep doing this kind of stuff. I agree, with the scat and chattering, it gives it a real live feel.
Bud, your mixing is superb on this!
Awesome!
Steve
Thanks Steve. And more thanks for mentioning the live feel. We work to hopefully achieve that! J&B
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Neat song. Loved that you added the historical data on the song. Super vocal and song production. Thanks for adding the mike info. I just switched to a Scarlet 212 and a Shure 57 mike from USB mikes. Timing is much better in Reaper. Thanks Scott. We’ve never had any problems with our 212. Great unit. J&B Very well done. Like others I immediately thought just how clean and clear the mix is. It really lets a great vocal through. Well done but I guess that is to be expected from yourselves.
Tony Thanks Tony. We appreciate the mention of the mix and the vocal! J&B
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Well, what is there left to say after that? A plethora of superlatives, that's what. Bravi, bravi, bravi, bravi, bravi. Where would I start? Great arrangement/production/etc., and Janice just sings the absolute maximum out of this song. The pitch bends, the scatting, etc. etc. etc. Hear To Learn said it, I believe: the rhythm control, too. I always feel awful analysing something like this and taking it apart in order to say what I liked when, at the end of the day, it's the whole package that is amazing, as the sum of its parts and of itself ... it feels awful to take apart and praise each part, if that makes sense. So I won't ... I'll just say the whole thing is incredibly well done, to the standard that we've all become accustomed from you. To say any more would be like picking apart a flower or something as beautiful - even if to praise its individual components. Thanks for the kind and thoughtful comments. They are really appreciated, We agree that it’s easy to get lost in parsing productions out. I sometimes feel I miss the proverbial forest looking for the trees! J&B
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Janice & Bud,
Very nice booggie wooggie!
That was so fun.
I didn't really listen to American music before the 1940s, so it was very interesting for me.
Janice's vocals are outstanding.
The way to use each instrument is also very skillful.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi Thanks Shigeki! We always enjoy hearing from you. J&B
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J&B,
Just too darn good, that’s all I gotta say. Really crisp production—that piano kills. Great vocal (no surprise). Nicely, very nicely done—love the fiddle solo! Diggin’ it!
My best regards,
Deej J&B,
Made for Janice`s vocal swoops and timing sachays... if that`s a thing, you`ve got it!
Love the fiddle and, everything else that made my head spin and toes tap.
Robert Thanks y’all. We appreciate it! J&B
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J&B, I love the way that swinging piano seems like it's all over the place in the verse sections but in the end it provides a super cohesive foundation for the tune! The chorus departs from that chaotic chord structure and falls in line with a more familiar pattern. All of which create a very enjoyable tune! Janice's vocal is the real star though (once again). She just does a super job every single time she sings! Great song/performance/production!! Thanks, Torrey Thanks Torrey. Yes, we had to comp some piano sections to get it to cooperate with the verses! And Janice greatly appreciates your vocal comments. J&B Smash production from start to finish. The piano is quite the driving force.
Janice's alto is at its best here.
Beautifully done! Thanks for your time to listen and make such supportive comments! J&B Great tune for all ages. hehe. My 5 year old granddaughter insisted we get up and dance when she heard it. Glad it got y’all moving. Thanks! J&B
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Sounds fantastic! Great use of BIAB. Top notch recording.
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Janice / Bud,
This version is truly outstanding in every way. You have a real knack with these older blues / jazz standards.
A great arrangement, mix and vocal...
Going back for another listen...
Bob
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Janice and Bud ...
WOW! What a number!!! That piano just took everything else, put it on its back and chugged right down the track ... nothing gonna stop it. My time here is extremely limited for a while but wanted to get in a few listens. And what a way to start the parade!
The mix and vocal are standout excellent. Never a bad minute when you open your studio up to the rest of us ... thanks for the fun ride!
Best to you both ...
Alan
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Love the band! Janice, you have a grip on this style like a python wrapped around it's dinner!
Smooth clean and toe-tapping goodness!!!!
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Janice + Bud... I was waiting to leave a comment when dust settles, but seems you guys are on fire. Very cool makeover. Performance & recording are a rocket. A lot of positive movement in vocals and melody. Enjoyed this a lot. On my third listen  Thank you for sharing and including a brief history of the tune. Misha. We always appreciate your thoughts Misha. Thank you! J&B Hi Janice, hi Bud,
well, seems like a writer's block must not be always something bad... Didn't know that song, but I loved it right from the start - who could ever keep their feet still when the boogie's rolling....
Excellently arranged (I think you were in charge of that, Bud), couldn't think of the slightest thing I would change. And, Janice, with this one you answered one of those eternal questions of mine: Is there any song or genre Janice would not sing brilliantly? Short anser: NO.
Very, very cool and big fun to listen to this flawlessly sounding uplifting production. And thanks a lot for the back info on the song title - very interesting.
You really did it again - all the best,
Stefan
Stefan, thanks for the time to listen and offer such supportive remarks. It means a lot to us! J&B
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Hi Janice and Bud,
I must have missed this absolute lovely song that is so well performed by the both of you. But of course the vocals of Janice are unbeatable! I enjoyed the song very mutch. It's playing again while I'm typing this post.
And what could I add more than all the others wrote. One big compliment for your performance!
Hans
Thanks Hans! It was a fun project. We appreciate the support. J&B Pro vox and mix as usual, appreciated the titular explanation as I always assumed "Ballin the Jack" was synonymous with "That Same Thing." Thanks again for another great track! And thank you for the nice comments! J&B
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Sounds fantastic! Great use of BIAB. Top notch recording. Thanks! J&B Janice / Bud,
This version is truly outstanding in every way. You have a real knack with these older blues / jazz standards.
A great arrangement, mix and vocal...
Going back for another listen...
Bob Thanks Bob. There are some real treasures out there in the PD. Love your latest! J&B Janice and Bud ...
WOW! What a number!!! That piano just took everything else, put it on its back and chugged right down the track ... nothing gonna stop it. My time here is extremely limited for a while but wanted to get in a few listens. And what a way to start the parade!
The mix and vocal are standout excellent. Never a bad minute when you open your studio up to the rest of us ... thanks for the fun ride!
Best to you both ...
Alan Thanks Al and extra thanks for mentioning the piano. We appreciate it! Best to you both... J&B Love the band! Janice, you have a grip on this style like a python wrapped around it's dinner!
Smooth clean and toe-tapping goodness!!!! Hahahaha...love the analogy! Thanks! J&B
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Hi, Janice & Bud !
I am not as eloquent as
most of those commenting
earlier here so I stick to
say that this is wonderful
in every aspect with Janice
shining as ever before !
Cheers
Dani
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Hi, Janice & Bud !
I am not as eloquent as
most of those commenting
earlier here so I stick to
say that this is wonderful
in every aspect with Janice
shining as ever before !
Cheers
Dani Thanks Dani. Best to the both of you! J&B
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WOW, you deserve all the nice things said about this song guys, it's a cracker. Had me feet tapping from bar one. Can't add any further things that ain't already been said, just thanks for makin me smile !
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