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EdZ314 #592905 04/19/20 02:29 AM
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Originally Posted By: EdZ314
@BabuMusic - This is just great. The mixing and balance of the instruments is very pleasing to the ear. Great voice for blues too. I really like that twangin' guitar in there.


Thank you, Ed. This software really makes it so much fun to put together a band.

Originally Posted By: Robertkc
Marty,
my favourite lines:
I'll give up drinkin' and make you my drug.
I'm tired of sleeping on this filthy rug.

Robert


Thank you, Robert. And, since you mentioned "filthy" instead of "dirty", you made it all the way to the end. Thanks, man.

Originally Posted By: Al-David
Hey Marty ...

doing a little side-to-side chair dancing as I listen. Uh ... it ain't a pretty sight!

Wishing you the best. Be safe ...

Alan


Ah, Alan, it would be a very uplifting sight to me. Thank you. Stay well.


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Great groove! Great concept! Great voice! Great delivery! Isn't that what a great song is? The answer is a resounding YES!

I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing it.

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Originally Posted By: CaptainMoto
You know Blues!

Sounds a little country a little blues.
Enjoyed that.


Thanks, Captain.

Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Marty, I love the fact that you threw caution to the wind and wrote new lyrics even though I didn't hear the first ones! These work for sure! You've got a great feel for blues for sure! Enjoyed it all the way! Take care, Torrey


Thanks, Torrey. You, too!

Originally Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm
Your vocal performance sounds like the authentic experience.

I enjoyed listening to this one!


Thanks, Ezekiel!

Originally Posted By: jptjptjpt
Nice blues number. Good production. Bass well played.


Thank you, jptjptjpt.

Originally Posted By: HearToLearn
Great groove! Great concept! Great voice! Great delivery! Isn't that what a great song is? The answer is a resounding YES!

I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing it.

-Caaron


Thanks for the great comment, Caaron. I gotta say I really like your HearToLearn and your signature.


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BabuMusic #593203 04/20/20 09:48 AM
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Hey Marty, you sure know your Blues. Great tune and superb vocal.

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Marty,
This is great! Your skills in both performance and productions are stellar. Bass glues things really well. Vocals have a very "live" feel, not over processed, yet sit very comfortably in the mix. Quality stuff! Enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

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Marty, not only do you know the blues you can sing the hell out them!

I have huge blues collection, both vinyl and CD, and if I had heard this in a record store I would have bought it right then and there.

This is absolutely some of the best blues I have heard.


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Hey Marty,

I nearly missed this song of your Blues feelings! I think to busy avoiding Covid attacks overhere (or making songs from poems).
And man, I think you know Blues, that's for sure! I wanted to write I liked the solopart with the leadguitar, or the story, but it turns out I liked everything in this song. Well... maybe your voice can be more raw. No, I'm kidding.
But I was also thinking you have no studio now and live in a misserable situation. If I had to live like that, Marty, see what blues I would make then! ;-)

Hans

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Hi Marty,

Those who know me here know I love the blues and this is just my kind of thing.

A great relaxed blues backing with an excellent solo, all wrapped up in a perfect mix.

But the best bit for me is your fabulous vocal delivery. Shades of Joe Cocker in there, of
whom Ray Charles once said - "He's the only white man I know who can sing the Blues."

More please...

ROG.

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Originally Posted By: cubanpete
Hey Marty, you sure know your Blues. Great tune and superb vocal.

Mike B.


Thanks for this listen and your encouraging comment, Mike.

Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
Marty,
This is great! Your skills in both performance and productions are stellar. Bass glues things really well. Vocals have a very "live" feel, not over processed, yet sit very comfortably in the mix. Quality stuff! Enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.


Wow, thanks, Misha. So glad you liked it. Very encouraging!!


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Originally Posted By: MarioD
Marty, not only do you know the blues you can sing the hell out them!

I have huge blues collection, both vinyl and CD, and if I had heard this in a record store I would have bought it right then and there.

This is absolutely some of the best blues I have heard.


Wow, Over-the-top, Mario. I usually only play bass because I can't sing and play simultaneously. It's like I use my vocal chords (sorta) when I play, and use my fingers (sorta) when I sing. With your encouragement, maybe I should grab the mic more often. But then who would play bass? Thanks again, man.

Originally Posted By: Birchwood
Hey Marty,

I nearly missed this song of your Blues feelings! I think to busy avoiding Covid attacks overhere (or making songs from poems).
And man, I think you know Blues, that's for sure! I wanted to write I liked the solopart with the leadguitar, or the story, but it turns out I liked everything in this song. Well... maybe your voice can be more raw. No, I'm kidding.
But I was also thinking you have no studio now and live in a misserable situation. If I had to live like that, Marty, see what blues I would make then! ;-)

Hans


Haha. Thank you, Hans! Dodging those covid bullets is a worldwide endeavor. Keep your shields up, brother.


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Originally Posted By: ROG
Hi Marty,

Those who know me here know I love the blues and this is just my kind of thing.

A great relaxed blues backing with an excellent solo, all wrapped up in a perfect mix.

But the best bit for me is your fabulous vocal delivery. Shades of Joe Cocker in there, of
whom Ray Charles once said - "He's the only white man I know who can sing the Blues."

More please...

ROG.


Wow, ROG. Thanks you, fellow bluesman. That Joe Cocker reference blew me away, and I agree with Ray (almost). I always thought Joe sang like a bass player playing air bass.


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hi Marty great tune love it really nice vocal and mix sweet guitar works thanks eric


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It's no secret we love the blues and we love this!

You've got the soulful voice for the genre...you either
get it or you don't in our opinion when it comes to the blues.
Not a lot of middle ground smile

Nice blues write and production and very well done RT
solos.

And you have some great bass chops to go with that vocal!

Enjoyed the audio and video.

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Originally Posted By: F.M.M.
hi Marty great tune love it really nice vocal and mix sweet guitar works thanks eric


Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment, Eric.

Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
It's no secret we love the blues and we love this!

You've got the soulful voice for the genre...you either
get it or you don't in our opinion when it comes to the blues.
Not a lot of middle ground smile

Nice blues write and production and very well done RT
solos.

And you have some great bass chops to go with that vocal!

Enjoyed the audio and video.

J&B


Oh, you're right about not keeping secrets, Bud. I love that you love blues, man, and I've never heard a song that you guys did that I didn't love.


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You indeed know the blues Marty!!! This is one of my favorite vocals I've hear on this site......and there are many great ones!! ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!!! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
You indeed know the blues Marty!!! This is one of my favorite vocals I've hear on this site......and there are many great ones!! ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!!! Take care. Greg


Thanks, Greg. Coming from you and your amazing voice, that's quite a compliment.


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I KNOW BLUES, Well you certainly do that was a clever production/sound, vocals are as bluesy as they should be and well positioned .

True blue all around sound.

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Originally Posted By: beatmaster
I KNOW BLUES, Well you certainly do that was a clever production/sound, vocals are as bluesy as they should be and well positioned .

True blue all around sound.

Thanks


Thanks, beatmaster!


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