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Thanks Rayc for your comments. Learning to get an ear for the mix. Never thought of Neil Young doing this, but yeah!!

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Reminds me of the philosopher's stone, the search for the Holy Grail, alchemy and all that. So well done, Belladonna. I love this:

"Seek fortunes that can’t be stole
If you’re going for the gold
Safe in a vault that Jesus holds
Say the ghosts of Eldorado
Eldorado, Eldorado"


Fortunes that can't be stole. Right? Keep up the good word.


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This is really good. Loved those backing tracks that fit your vocal like a glove. Outstanding lyrics sung by a very strong vocal.

I agree that your vocal did get a tab loud in certain areas. Not a show stopper but if you could control them it would just add the finishing polish to this diamond. I use Waves Vocal Rider. It is on sale now for $89:

https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/waves-vocal-rider

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Thanks Babu for your nice comments.

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Thanks Mario. I use Mixcraft 8, Windows I assume this works with it and is easier than doing EQ, compression and all that other stuff that I do not know how to use.

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Dear Ms. 'Belladonna'...

You write some of the most sublime lyrics I've ever heard/read:

"So, if you’re going for the gold
Go where fortunes can’t be stole.."


It's all there, in two lines, the contrast between the earthly, crazed, soul-scarring lust for the 'yellow metal' and the more difficult, yet ultimately more rewarding spiritual search for the inner gold of redemption.

That 12STACS.STY Slow 12-String Guitar you used? An impeccable choice. Combined with your philosophical, yet simply comprehended lyrics, The Ghosts of Eldorado comes off with an almost mythical feel and tone.

I'd bet that the late, great movie director John Huston would have jumped at the chance to include your song in his now-classic film, "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre". It perfectly describes the subtext of the plot.

Ms. Evans, 'The Muse' is working through you like a charm smile !!!

LOREN (a.k.a. 'bluage')

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Belladonna,

Very nice write on this one—admire the use of near rhymes to keep your lyrics on point, not easily done and they all work really well. And the melody and classic country backing work well. I think I would have liked you to go up on that last “city of gold” in the chorus before the outdo, just to give it a change up . . . and maybe again going up on “Eldorado” in the second to last line in the outro. Just a suggestion to think about. Nicely done!

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Hi Donna ...

It's a real pleasure to hear a new song from you! And this is a really nice offering! Great lyric with nice choices in the backing tracks. Very nice, indeed! Wishing you the very best ...

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Inventive song subject, excellent lryic, very nice


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Thanks Loren, you are always so elegant in your comments.

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Thanks Deej56 for your comments. I like your suggestions about a little more variation in the chorus and outro. If I do a new recording I will try to incorporate that one.

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Thanks Alan for your kind comments, hope to do some more in a month or so.

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Thanks Elliott for your comments. I looked at your music page and read your bio, very nice.

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Always enjoy a nice easy listen, and this song fits the bill perfectly. Nice, laid back, and pleasant melody. Keep up the good work.


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Donna,

This is a great song... Love the lyrics and such a strong vocal.

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Very cool vocal on this song. Loved the story in the lyric. Well done


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