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Trios are fun...played in a couple. A lot easier to come to agreement smile

You guys just keep on delivering some of the finest music on this forum...heck, some of the finest
compared to the blues rock playlist we listen to ALL the time on Apple Music.

Cool to see you with the lead vocal and write on this. Excellent.

Great melodic guitar...tone and chops and very nice piano also!

Did somebody mention the bass? smile Oh yeah! Nailed. And we love that even tone you
get...every note right in the pocket and cutting through the mix in the best of ways.

Fun!

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I'm glad that you decided to sing this as this is right up your vocal alley. You sang the hell out of this one! Of course we all knew there would be a killer lead from Dave and Christiane's piano was icing on the cake. The mix was fantastic.

You all should be very proud of this one.


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Originally Posted By: Tangmo

Now if y'all can just get Dave to sing one...


If you had ever heard me sing you would understand why that will never happen eek

Thanks, Tangmo wink

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Originally Posted By: jptjptjpt
Top notch production. Great lyrics and vocals. Outstanding electric guitar. Piano is right on the money. Good use of BIAB. Good one to all.


Thanks, jptjptjpt. Right? Not only is Dave a top-notch guitarist, but, man, he is good with a mixing board.

Originally Posted By: Al-David
HI Marty (those other super folks) ..

what a really fabulous song. As Floyd said ... the vocal is so dang good. The mix shines ... pro all the way. Great lyric and Dave's guitar is always smooth as warm butter. Everything fits so nicely in its place. This is a great song and delivery of it.

I also agree with the comment that the piano could have been more up front. But, as I said ... really sweet as is. Glad you found that style and went with it.

best to ... all three of you. Be safe ...

Alan


Thanks so much, Alan. I really appreciate your comments. Be well.

Originally Posted By: ROG
Hi Marty + team,

Well, I know by now that you're a great bass player, but now I realise
you're a great vocalist as well. What a super, powerful, confident delivery.
Very impressive!

And a great band too. Dave's excellent guitar work in all the right places and
some beautiful piano from Chris.

All wrapped-up in a great mix.

Loved it.

ROG.


Thanks so much, ROG. Dave & Chris are really quite amazing in how they work together, and at the same time can make me feel like I was always a part of it. Never been in a band this pleasant. Who knew that long-distance bands would be the best thing ever.


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Marty, Dave and Chris, your sound on this is fantastic! The mix is wonderful and your vocal is perfect for this! Chris made the right call in deferring to you for the lead vocal and that's saying something considering her great talent! Everyone involved offered up a pro performance here! Thanks, T

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Originally Posted By: tommyad
Marty and band, that is the way it’s done. Great bass, guitar and piano. Good mix and production and a super vocal performance. Enjoyed throughout, Tom


Thanks, Tom!

Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
I like how the magic happens when you stumble into a new style that just speaks to you.

It's obvious that this one did the trick. I like how you used the name of the style in the song. cool.

Nice work on the bass, piano and guitar.


Thanks, Herb. You're right about it getting to me. I wrote some chords then auditioned some styles, and when it came to this one said, "Sweet, Devilish Style." Next thing I knew, the lyrics sheet was done.

Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Trios are fun...played in a couple. A lot easier to come to agreement smile

You guys just keep on delivering some of the finest music on this forum...heck, some of the finest
compared to the blues rock playlist we listen to ALL the time on Apple Music.

Cool to see you with the lead vocal and write on this. Excellent.

Great melodic guitar...tone and chops and very nice piano also!

Did somebody mention the bass? smile Oh yeah! Nailed. And we love that even tone you
get...every note right in the pocket and cutting through the mix in the best of ways.

Fun!

J&B



WOW! Thank you so much, Bud. I share those feelings about the music you guys are doing.


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Best vocal from you yet, delivery was perfect. Guitar was great. It all came together on this one. Congrats!


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OK. You ain't gonna believe this !!! I wrote and recorded a song a couple of years ago to this exact track !!

https://youtu.be/UFqM_lpHoOw

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Originally Posted By: MarioD
I'm glad that you decided to sing this as this is right up your vocal alley. You sang the hell out of this one! Of course we all knew there would be a killer lead from Dave and Christiane's piano was icing on the cake. The mix was fantastic.

You all should be very proud of this one.


Thanks, Mario. You're right. Chris's voice is way too angelic to be devilish.

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Originally Posted By: Tangmo

Now if y'all can just get Dave to sing one...


If you had ever heard me sing you would understand why that will never happen eek

Thanks, Tangmo wink


C'mon, Dave. Do it, man. Chris could be the rose, and we could be the thorns surrounding her. What a contrast.

Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Marty, Dave and Chris, your sound on this is fantastic! The mix is wonderful and your vocal is perfect for this! Chris made the right call in deferring to you for the lead vocal and that's saying something considering her great talent! Everyone involved offered up a pro performance here! Thanks, T


Thanks so much, Torrey!


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Wowser What a cool tune. Just loved your vocal Marty. Dave’s guitar was just excellent as well. Boy do you guys and Chris crank out some awesome music. I am a fan


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Fantastic!!! Very well written, and man Marty, you can deliver a vocal!!! Great guitar from Dave, and production/mix are excellent!! Take care. Greg

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Thank you all!! I read and appreciate every comment. But rather than bumping it to the top when the post is lost on page 2, I'd really prefer to listen to YOUR new stuff. So this will be my last reply here, although I'll still read any further advice or comments. I composed a little ditty with this sentiment in mind --"Bump Me To The Top", on my SoundCLoud page.


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Marty & all at Blue Attitude,
SweEEt vocal on a very cool lyric- some of the styles do have well chosen names.
I like the way you really got into the spirit for the vocal and all the usual wonderful Blue Attitude quality backs you up. I`m glad you were persuaded to lead out on this!

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