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I would not be surprise to hear you guys "got a deal". And we would all wait anxiously for the next record to come out...
well to me that says it all, Christiane beautiful vocals, Dave if I could play guitar leads like you well I would be.....??? Better than I am .
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Dave / Chris,
The imagery in this song is so vivid. The guitar lines, production, vocals all are top notch. You guys never have a missed moment - the songs always shine.
Excellent work!
Bob Very kind of you, Bob, thanks!
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Loved this song. Piano was excellent. Super vocal and lyric. The chord changes were excellent as well. Guitar was gritty and fit the song perfectly. Loved the tailing harmonics on your solo. Sounded so good on the headphones Really neat picture on the reverberation site as well. One of my favs of yours Appreciate that, thanks, Scott!
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Thanks for posting this. It is a real pleasure to see other people's work, as I am just starting out creating my own songs, mixing and mastering, etc.
I wanted to comment on the mix, or possibly ask you why you did something. The singer's voice seemed lost in the mix; almost as if some effect had been put on that made it muddy. I had to read the words to figure out what she was saying.
I stayed on to hear the next three Blue Attitude tracks, and the singer was much clearer on those tracks. Being a singer, I want the singer to stand out as much as the beautiful guitar solos!
Forgive me if my ears need cleaning...
Glenn Hi Glenn, Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment! Sorry you couldn’t hear the vocal that well, to my ears they are sitting in the mix just where they need to be. But, everyone is entitled to their own opinion  Thanks again for stopping by.
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Dave and Chris, this is very good work! Everything sits in a perfect place for my ears! I love Chris's vocals (every time) and your guitars tones are the best (as well as your playing). It's a great song with a perfect music bed to carry the vocal/lyrics! I'm always impressed with your work! Thanks, Torrey
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Hi Dave and Chris,
Well here is the real runner up on Valantines Way! The beacon, with very nice, mysteriously, sweet, dark, but strong vocals. In that case I don't agree with Glenns' words (post above), or maybe my ears need cleaning as well.
I also enjoyed the rhythm of the drums in it, it really supports the melody. And what a beautiful solo you played till the end of this (much too short) song!
So a lot of compliments and just one complain. I think the both of you must be very proud you achieved this result.
It makes you forget there is a virus outside...
Thanks a for this song,
Hans
Thanks very much, Hans, I really appreciate your comments and so does Chris And, happy that we have finally produced a song that you like almost as much as Valentines Way! Although I really like Valentines Way too. Stay safe over there!
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Hi Dave and Chris.
Another cracker from you two. Love the piano and the vocal and guitar work are great as always.
Regards,
Leon
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Hi Chris and Dave ...
Before clicking onto any song you post. I know I am going to be pleased and taken on a great journey. This one just dazzles! It's a wonderful blend of styles ... almost a new genre, I would venture to say.
Although Chris Spruit & Janice Merritt are totally different singers, they are similar by virtue of having the innate vocal excellence to bring out the very best in a lyric. Chris' vocal on this one just soars. And Dave, your guitar touch is such a treat for the ears. This is some seriously good writing, performing and presentation. Totally loved it!
Wishing you both the very best. Please be safe ...
Alan
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Shiver me timbers, what booty have we here? A ghostly sea shanty waltz with some Pink Floydian guitar. It could be a new genre.
Chris, I love your piano work, especially in the earlier part of the piece, and of course your vocals are, as always, on song.
Add in Dave's great guitar work and those beguiling drums and we have a wonderful original work.
Thanks for sharing,
Mike Thanks for the listen and comments, Mike! WOW this is really good. Chris's vocal is super as is his piano and other instruments.! Dave's guitar is icing on the cake. The backing tracks are perfect.
Great work that you should both be very proud. Cheers, Mario!
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If you pick the right instruments and talent you can have a great song? Well, that just got answered with a big "Yes!"
Talk about haunting. It plays with your emotions. I love it!
Great job!
Chad (Hope that makes it easier)
TEMPO TANTRUM: What a lead singer has when they can't stay in time.
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Great atmosphere. I liked the lyrics and vocals. Nice sparse instrumentation. Loved the lead guitar parts. Good job to both of you. Thanks for the listen and comments!
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A truly wonderful piece of music. Excellent in every way. Chris' piano and vocals were excellent.
The melody build up and narrative were superb.
Loved the guitar (great bend at 2.50).
Top notch.
Peter Gotta love those two tone bends!  Thanks, Peter, always great to hear from you.
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Dear 'BlueAttitude' & Ms. Spruit... As I was listening (closely, that is! ), to The Beacon, into my mind came the word, 'mystical', the meaning of which a dictionary explains as 'spiritually significant, or symbolic'. The music was mostly responsible for that thought occuring to me, as it has kind of a rising and falling feel to it, like waves in the ocean advancing on, and receding from the shore. The unresolved aura of the strings arrangement contributed to the mystical mood, too. But it was the lyrics that more powerfully summoned the 'mystical' feel I mentioned. They describe the disorienting sense of being lost and a search for the way out of the darkness: "Beacons light
Shine on and fight
Don't leave our ship to the night"Those are compelling words, because, after all, aren't the lives of all of us simply wayward journeys up and down paths that lead us sometimes into darkness, and at other times point us toward 'the light'? And yet, the brisk 3/4 time is uplifting in a quiet way. Maybe that's because, for me, at least, waltz time has always had an upbeat feel that has never failed to brighten my mood (I could listen forever to the late Toots Thieleman performing Bluesette .) I think The Beacon sets a mood of longing and yearning for a 'safe harbor' for the soul that makes it a entrancing, meditative listening experience. LOREN/'bluage'
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This if great but the 1st vocal not is way too aggressive and slightly buried at the same time - it's a bit the same after the solo.
Excellent arrangement and playing/singing.
That vocal reverb separates it a little.
Sweet solo tone!
Cheers
rayc
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Great job, Dave & Chris!! Love nautical themes, especially mysterious ones.
"Northern wind blows
Cold hand of hope
Howling and creaks in the ropes"
Piano sounds perfect, and the guitar always shines bright. Thanks, Marty! Looking forward to having you on board for out next one  Great work - sets a really nice vibe, and the theme of the song is unique and attention grabbing too. Thought the mix was stellar as well - it flows really well. Thanks for sharing Thanks for stopping by, Deryk!
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Sounds awesome Dave! Great production and mix with your signature guitar excellence!
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Dave & Chris,
Add one more terrific offering from Blue Attitude. If we could turn back the clock, I would not be surprise to hear you guys "got a deal". And we would all wait anxiously for the next record to come out...
Nice everything - as always... piano, bass, DRUMS! (great sound). Chris' usual excellent vocal. Dave's always smoking leads. And the usual solid mix.
On my third listen. (that says it all for me)
fj Turning back the clock ... man, I couldn't tell you how many things I would do different if that was possible! Thanks, floyd!
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This song sounds like it's been around for ages, getting a fresh treatment just now..,that old "folk" waltz-time vibe electrified and bandified. An absolute pleasure to listen to.
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Dave and Chris—
Beautifully done—haunting and powerful. Really sweet vocal, Chris—really sails in the chorus (no pun intended). And some great guitar work as always Dave. Love the tune! Great work!
Best regards,
Deej Thanks, Deej!
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Wow, the BlueAttitude team certainly knows how to deliver.
Refreshingly different, and superbly produced.
There's so much to like about this. The lead guitar provides a really powerful driving feature. Thanks for the listen and comments, Trev!
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