Lonnnng reply, but there are new and wonderful songs on page one, time to clean up the replies and let this one scroll away into archive oblivion.
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Originally Posted By: VideoTrack
Pat, I reckon you nailed it.

Knock out set of lyrics.

Great driving beat.

Perfect melody.

Three out of three. Perfect score.

Really enjoyed this. Quite a classy croc.

Wow, I wish you had been my teacher all through school... maybe I'd have passed more tests! Thank you for listening and taking time out of your day to share your thoughts! I really do appreciate it! You mentioned the CLASSY CROC logo that appeared behind me in the video. For the benefit of anybody who doesn't already know, that's the name I go by when streaming online... not because I presume to be classy, but because the phrase "classy croc" is pronounced approximately the same way as "classic rock" (which is what I play for the most part)
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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Wow Pat did I ever enjoy that one! I haven't heard any of your work before and that was a great introduction! I loved the guitar work and tone...absolutely fabulous! Same goes for your vocals! Great "live" sound you have crafted to go along with a super tune! Some of the best blues I've heard here! T

Thanks for the "wow" Torrey! You haven't heard any of my work because that's the first I've posted here, except for some animation songs several years ago. But I've heard YOUR work, and it's AWESOME! I greatly appreciate the encouraging things you've said about this song. In fact the encouraging quality of this group as a whole is to be commended. T^hank you!
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Originally Posted By: Robertkc
Pat,
I remember your funny animation posts from years back; this is a head turning welcome surprise!
Quality and authenticity throughout- hard to believe this is a first self penned blues, but your influences have been absorbed and this is simply great driving almost-live music.
Keep `em coming!
Robert

Thank you Robert! I'm happy to know there are still people here who remember the animations, silly as they were. Old men still have to play, and retirement gives us time for it. It is somewhat odd to imagine that I never felt the urge to write original music. It isn't that I don't like music, its more that I don't have a statement to make. The bests songs, (in my opinion) are statements. Thanks for taking time to listen and comment... it is more than a platitude when I say that I greatly appreciate it.
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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Excellent tune. Just loved the vocal. Was perfect for the backtrack. Video was very cool as well..

Thank you Scott! You are very kind! You said all of the things I could have hoped to hear! Thanks for taking time to listen and review! I will return the favor
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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Well, we are both suckers for blues trio...they are right square in our wheelhouse!

Our immediate impression was that vocally your phrasing and timbre sound a LOT like a great old friend who has played and sung the blues for decades. And, yeah, he is a fine musician.

I had no idea that you were a lefty (unless as David C mentioned you flipped the vid). I am a lefty through and through.

In addition to what you wrote about the first verse lyric we'll mention that the two word alliterations added to the coolness of the idea.

And, as always, of most interest to us is that your vocal and guitar chops had soul. Folks either get that or they don't. 'nuff said.

Enjoyed it and what a return to the forum!

J&B

Ah, Janice and Bud! So glad you weighed in! After posting I kept checking back to see if there was a reply from my mountain biking friends in Georgia. If you hadn't replied, I'd have been devastated. (No pressure... just sayin') Do you have any links to music by your friend? You have my curiosity all stirred up...

NOT a lefty.. I flipped the video to make it more intuitive when recording with green screen. With video NOT flipped, I tend to turn my head the wrong way when interacting with animated characters in my streamed shows. Another proof that I'm not left handed is that left handed people have the reputation of being highly intelligent, which I'm not.

Thanks for the comment about soul. I'm very much an introvert, and I have struggled with presenting myself on stage in front of people. The best cloak to hide behind has been honesty. I might look like a total dork when I play, but its honest dorkness, not contrived.

Thanks for the gracious "welcome back" ... feels good to be in the presence of friends.
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Originally Posted By: CaptainMoto
Congrats on your first original blues song!
You done good.

You nailed it!
Well written, and performed.
Loved the live look/feel/sound you accomplished.

I'd drop a few bucks in the tip jar, but the beer bill and wait staff got all my money.

Nice job!

moto


Hey Moto! How did you know that here in the south "You done good!" is high praise? You made my day!
Tips not required, I play for fun not for money! LOL I identify with your comment about "beer bill and wait staff". Thanks for taking time to listen and respond... I don't take that for granted, and I appreciate it when it happens!
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Originally Posted By: Al-David
Hi Pat ...

I'm on my third listen as I type this. Three times hardly seems enough to fully appreciate the musical quality in this cut. Simply awesome in every possible way. And yes ... definitely sounds like a three-pierce, live band. I played in a few those way back when.

Love the sounds. The FX contributions gave this a distinctive sound that's killer! (Cranking up the video for listen #4). I told my feet to stay still ... they wouldn't listen. My chair dancing isn't very pretty.

So nice to have you active on the forum again. Not only do you perform like a master, but your reviews always teach my something.

Di told me to tell you "Hi, Pat!" She and I still have conversations about how much we enjoyed your visit a few years back.

Best Blues song I've heard in more than a few moons. We hope you post a few more originals. That would be a real treat for all of us. Wishing you everything good. Take care ...

Alan & Di

Wow, Al... if I had made a list of all the things I wish people would notice about the song, your comments checked every box! What a comprehensive review, and I really appreciate it! Please tell Di that I echo her hello, and I remember that visit too! We had a great visit, didn't we? I'm working on more originals, but I'm not nearly as prolific as everybody else on the forum. I am amazed by the number and high quality of submissions to the showcase. Its mind boggling. I can't keep up, but I'll try to insert my 2 cents every so often. Thanks again for your wonderful review, my friend!
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Originally Posted By: dani48
Hi, Pat !

That was the ONE AND ONLY SOLUTION ! Absolutely super played and performed
...AND SUNG too, my friend !

You know, I didn´t know you were such a good singer, had I known before I would have opted for
a collab on our voices too !!!

And your playing.....I´m awed !

All in all, this was something absolutely special !

Cheers
Dani

Dani my friend! Thanks for listening and for responding! This is a surprise because I thought by now you might already be in Spain... so glad to get a review before you're away! Thank you! You say such kind things, I don't even know how to respond... I'm not even sure I should dare to believe the kind things the good people of the forum have said... but I appreciate the encouragement that issues forth here. Thank you!
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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
Sounds AWESOME to me!!!!.........so soulful!! LOVE the vocal, and just the sound of the mix......has a vintage feel....my era!! GREAT STUFF Pat.....keep posting!!! Take care. Greg

Greg ma man! Thanks for weighing in! I think you know you're on my "favorites list" so I am especially happy to hear your thoughts on anything. Gee, I'm glad I don't have to pay for each exclamation point or this would be a potentially expensive reply.. LOL! I love your last song. It seems to have scrolled off page 1, but I added a comment yesterday... check it out.