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Hi All, Here's something called Blue Moon You. A mysterious light Cut a hole in the night Fell while you counted sheep I could tell by the skies It was the moon in your eyes You were fast asleep There was no sound of the rain I wasn’t going insane It was the drumming of my heart It was a brilliant display Before the sun came our way And hung in the sky like art I know I can’t keep the night from fading Or hold on to the light we knew But I can dream beside you now Blue moon you Then a purposeful sun Let the night be done The sky was summer blue I walked a million miles Turned a million dials Just to hear the morning news There were no hurricanes On my caffeine brain It was one more day in our life It was an early reminder I needed to find her Singing by the radio light I know I can’t keep the night from fading Or hold on to the light we knew But I can dream beside you now Blue moon you The mysterious light Makes its way every night Covers you from the sky I could tell by the dawn It was a snowy morn But the years they roll on by I know I can’t keep the night from fading Or hold on to the light we knew But I can dream beside you now Blue moon you BIAB Tracks: 2474: Bass, Acoustic, Held Ev 085 1765: Guitar, High-Strung Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev16 085 1856: Cello, Background PopCountry Ev 085 378: Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming DoubleTime Ev 088 796: Guitar, Electric, Rhythm, ModernCountrySync Ev 100 RealDrums: NashTrainEv16 Blastix 16th Loop: House-Techno-Trance/House 120 Drums Thanks for listening!  Bob
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Bob,
Loved this for the opening notes to the last.
An excellent write. I considered quoting my favorite lines, but that turned out to be all of them!
A great rhythm to the track. Infectious. And your vocal adds to that feeling. The high harmony is really well done (is that you doing falsetto?)...I did think it was panned a bit to far out - would blend into the main better if it was almost right on top of it (a lot of stuff is being done that way these days). (I am listen with headphones)
Nice use of the rhythm guitar as a lead (others could learn from that...)
This is really good.
fj
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Seconded. This is really, really, really well done in every aspect ... lyrically, musically, production-wise. I particularly love the structure of the lyrics and the way you delivered the song, but, again, all of it is spot on for me. Well done!
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Love this Bob. Love the intro with the acoustic. Super vocal and harmonies. Well done
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Floyd,
Thank you - much appreciated!
Yes, that is me singing the high background - I had originally panned it more to the center, but then moved it out a bit. I do like your idea and may try that again.
Thanks again,
Bob
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Terrific recording Bob. Song is just perfect. Enjoyed the listen a lot
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Hi Bob,
Lovely song, nice crisp sound. I love your use of an AAB/CCB rhyme scheme. A tricky one to use sometimes but you nailed it perfectly.
It's good to hear a definite structure and careful use of syllables that make the song flow so sweetly and naturally. Something a lot of aspiring songwriters are either ignorant of or simply choose not to follow.
Evocative and imaginative lyrics too.
Good job.
Martin
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More upbeat and a stronger, louder vocal and may be key but your voice is more powerful and expressive in this a another recent song.
Cool stuff - really enjoyed it.
Cheers
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Excellent as per usual!
Like floyd said just one great line after another. One that did stand out for me though is:
"There were no hurricanes
On my caffeine brain"
Nice!
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Thank you - much appreciated.
Bob
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hey bob super vocal on this the guitars a perfect fit great job thanks for sharing eric
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Great lines all through...kinda like floyd said they are all too good to parse out. Interesting the way you made that short last line in the chorus work so well. Creative. I knew it was good and I knew I was correct when I realized Janice was singing along by the first chorus Her first comment was very Byrd's like...yeah! The RT choice is outstanding as are the two drum selections that work so well. We would never have thought of that. And the harmony was a nice well done touch. Thoroughly enjoyed it! J&B
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A really impressive song in all respects. Great lyric, vocal, arrangement and melody.
Excellent.
Peter
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Hey Bob,
Another great one man. I loved this.
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Wow - what a tune Loved the vocals on this one. Really professionally arranged, and it shows a solid understanding of songwriting. I wouldn't bat an eyelash if I heard this on the radio. Thanks for sharing!
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Like Janice my first thought was this is a Byrds like song.
Outstanding song, great backing tracks, super vocals and harmony, and the perfect mix.
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Hi Bob,
This is a very nice swinging song with a good beat in it. And then your vocals; I was surprised to hear you sang this way. And so high!
As some wrote, a winner. I think it is too!
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Martin,
Much appreciated - thank you.
Bob
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