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Originally Posted By: CaptainMoto
Well,
That's a fine happy birthday gift to us all!

"kissing the sky"? Well excuse me, Is it tomorrow or just the end of time?

Cool lyrical write and well put together band.

All the extra touches come together in a great mix.

Nice job gents!

moto


Cap, thanks for the very kind comments,Tom
Originally Posted By: jannesan
Happy birthday! Your musical wine just tastes better when getting older.
Lyrics and melody flow together flawlessly. Catchy groove really flies, does not matter legally or not. "Kissing the sky" reference and the funny story made me smile. Mix and vocals are top 10 radio friendly, excellent band selection - love the BIAB baritone guitars. The guitar solo couldn't be better for the song, excellent collaboration all together.

Janne

Janne, thanks for stopping by and taking the time to listen and comment,Tom

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Originally Posted By: Tangmo
Oooo, I'm telling. You said the "S" word. Safe. I can't say that I know what a "topline" write is, but it was tops, alright.

This was great fun to listen to. Great groove, a real funky dancer. Vocals and guitars rode it hard and put it away wet. That last vocal note killed me. Nothing swampy about the mix, even at it's busiest. Nice work.

A happy belated birthday to the both of yas.


Thanks, Tangmo!!

Originally Posted By: CaptainMoto
...Cool lyrical write and well put together band.
All the extra touches come together in a great mix.

We appreciate that, moto...

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Originally Posted By: musician17
Top notch yet again from you two. Two of my favourites on this forum. What can I say - you've knocked it out of the park yet again. Whatever you're doing - keep doing it :-)
Thanks your comments are appreciated,Tom
Originally Posted By: Scott C
Happy Belated birthday Floyd and Tom. Another cool birthday song. Loved the lyrics. Well done...
Scott, thanks for stopping by,Tom
Originally Posted By: Charlie Fogle
Happy Birthday to both of you. Thanks for sharing such a great tradition with us each year. Another year and another great song and performance.
Charlie, it’s always great to hear from you. Thanks, Tom

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AND I forgot to wish you both Happy Birthdays!!! Argh ... Happy Birthdays, belated wishes as they may be :-)

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Hi floyd and Tom.

I'm a little late but my good wishes for you both are still intact smile



This is a stunning collaboration!

Whether I focus on the words, the melody, the chord progression, the backing, the guitars, the singing, the production, etc., the thought, "Wow! This is good." just keeps on appearing in my mind. Relentlessly.

I love the way you've used "Escape Velocity". I'd be too caught up in the physics of it's meaning to ever find a creative use like this! Kudos to you. Also, rhyming every second line in the verses really appealed to me. This triplet of rhymes is a nicely subtle way to add some emotional oomph to the lyric flow. It helps add to the feeling floating round and round.

I totally enjoyed this journey.

All the best,
Noel


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I guess God just feels musical on March 4th!!!! Always a treat to hear two forum masters do their combined thing!! This sounds like something Joe Walsh could have written, on a good day!!! Would have liked to hear Tommy chime in on the vocals! GREAT STUFF GUYS!!!! Had me laughing and dancing at the same time!!! Happy belated B-days!!! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: ROG
Hi Floyd & Tom,

Belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY greetings guys.

A super rolling blues track, with excellent vocals and superb guitar work.

A BIG sound in the chorus, which was my favourite bit.

A nice clear mix, but still powerful.

Cheers,
ROG.
ROG, thanks for the fine review, Tom
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I really like the rhythm of the lyrics which you did a great job on
Bob, thanks for stopping by and commenting,Tom

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Originally Posted By: jannesan
Happy birthday! Your musical wine just tastes better when getting older.
Lyrics and melody flow together flawlessly. Catchy groove really flies, does not matter legally or not. "Kissing the sky" reference and the funny story made me smile. Mix and vocals are top 10 radio friendly, excellent band selection - love the BIAB baritone guitars. The guitar solo couldn't be better for the song, excellent collaboration all together.

Janne


Thanks for the nice comments, Janne...

Originally Posted By: musician17
Top notch yet again from you two. Two of my favourites on this forum. What can I say - you've knocked it out of the park yet again. Whatever you're doing - keep doing it :-)

We appreciate that, James...

Originally Posted By: Scott C
Happy Belated birthday Floyd and Tom. Another cool birthday song. Loved the lyrics. Well done...

Thanks, Scott...

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Man, the songs just keep getting better and better, sounds so professional, I'm in awe!!

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Originally Posted By: Robertkc
Floyd & Tom,
Love the tradition you honor musically, that swamp style and edgy lyrics; the "escape velocity" phrase is cool.
As others have noted: Killer Chorus!

Robert
floyd did a great job on the write and it is always fun to work with him. Thanks, Tom
Originally Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm
I've got to try that topline writing method sometime.

Solid song and production. Great vocal and love that guitar. Very enjoyable all around.
Thanks for giving it a listen, Tom

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Originally Posted By: Charlie Fogle
Happy Birthday to both of you. Thanks for sharing such a great tradition with us each year. Another year and another great song and performance.

Thanks, Charlie...

Originally Posted By: ROG
Hi Floyd & Tom,
Belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY greetings guys.
A super rolling blues track, with excellent vocals and superb guitar work.
A BIG sound in the chorus, which was my favourite bit.
A nice clear mix, but still powerful.
Cheers,
ROG.

Thanks, ROG. Tom did a great job on the guitars and the mix...

Originally Posted By: ChicagoBob
I really like the rhythm of the lyrics which you did a great job on

Appreciate you stopping by, Bob...

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Originally Posted By: gruverider
Happy belated Birthday Gents! What a great way to celebrate!

Love the change in the chorus!

Great job!
Thanks Lawrence. We appreciate it,Tom
Originally Posted By: Leon1
Happy somewhat belated birthday, gentlemen. You've marked the occasion with a very enjoyable song, as one would expect. Great writing, playing, singing and mix. A lovely gift for us all. I was one of those, incidentally, who on first hearing Purple Haze thought Jimi was singing 'scuse me while I kiss this guy' - now a commonly cited example of a mondegreen.
Regards,
Leon
Thanks Leon. And thanks for teaching me a new word, Tom

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Originally Posted By: Robertkc
Floyd & Tom,
Love the tradition you honor musically, that swamp style and edgy lyrics; the "escape velocity" phrase is cool.
As others have noted: Killer Chorus!

Robert

Thanks, Robert!!

Originally Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm
I've got to try that topline writing method sometime.

Solid song and production. Great vocal and love that guitar. Very enjoyable all around.

Thanks, Scott!!

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Originally Posted By: Al-David
Happy birthday to both of you! Mine's coming up real soon (22nd). #74 - YIKES!!!!!!

I expect nothing but the very best from either of you - and together, well, it's just magic in a song. For me, on the music side, the baritone guitar and drums put this on a path to some really good stuff. The vocals, mix, lyric ... and all that technical stuff ya'll know how to do (I don't know) created one fabulous song. I could keep raving on and on, but I'll wrap it up and say if it gets much better than this, then new boundaries will have be established for greatness in a song.

Best to both of you. Take care and keep entertaining us.

Alan
Thanks for all that Al, Tom
Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
Wow, that chorus really adds the cherry to this outstanding birthday celebration. Love that guitar --those guitars. As I was reading I figured I was going to have to do some research to find your previous birthday collabs. Wow, thanks for that, too. Happy belated birthday, Tom & Floyd.
Marty, thanks for checking in. We appreciate the kind words,Tom
Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Why do we have to wait a year to hear two of the finest writers and producers on the forum collaborate?

Spin the high accolades wheel and pick one...it will apply.

We hear two great vocals (nice blues feel fj) and superbly tasteful guitar.

And the write? A clinic in How. To. Do. It. Well. Period.

We could randomly pick a line and it would be a fine one.

We hope y'all had happy birthdays 'cause you two certainly gave us a fine gift!

J&B


J&B, We enjoy our tradition and we are glad when others enjoy it along with us, Tom

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Originally Posted By: gruverider
Happy belated Birthday Gents! What a great way to celebrate!
Love the change in the chorus!
Great job!

Thanks, Lawrence! Always good to see you around...


Originally Posted By: Leon1
Happy somewhat belated birthday, gentlemen. You've marked the occasion with a very enjoyable song, as one would expect. Great writing, playing, singing and mix. A lovely gift for us all. I was one of those, incidentally, who on first hearing Purple Haze thought Jimi was singing 'scuse me while I kiss this guy' - now a commonly cited example of a mondegreen.
Regards,
Leon

Thanks, Leon!!

Originally Posted By: Al-David
Happy birthday to both of you! Mine's coming up real soon (22nd). #74 - YIKES!!!!!!

I expect nothing but the very best from either of you - and together, well, it's just magic in a song. For me, on the music side, the baritone guitar and drums put this on a path to some really good stuff. The vocals, mix, lyric ... and all that technical stuff ya'll know how to do (I don't know) created one fabulous song. I could keep raving on and on, but I'll wrap it up and say if it gets much better than this, then new boundaries will have be established for greatness in a song.

Best to both of you. Take care and keep entertaining us.

Alan

Thanks, Alan!! And an early Happy Birthday to you!!

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Originally Posted By: Noel96
Hi floyd and Tom.

I'm a little late but my good wishes for you both are still intact smile



This is a stunning collaboration!

Whether I focus on the words, the melody, the chord progression, the backing, the guitars, the singing, the production, etc., the thought, "Wow! This is good." just keeps on appearing in my mind. Relentlessly.

I love the way you've used "Escape Velocity". I'd be too caught up in the physics of it's meaning to ever find a creative use like this! Kudos to you. Also, rhyming every second line in the verses really appealed to me. This triplet of rhymes is a nicely subtle way to add some emotional oomph to the lyric flow. It helps add to the feeling floating round and round.

I totally enjoyed this journey.

All the best,
Noel
Noel, thanks so much for your generous review,Tom
Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
I guess God just feels musical on March 4th!!!! Always a treat to hear two forum masters do their combined thing!! This sounds like something Joe Walsh could have written, on a good day!!! Would have liked to hear Tommy chime in on the vocals! GREAT STUFF GUYS!!!! Had me laughing and dancing at the same time!!! Happy belated B-days!!! Take care. Greg
Greg, it’s always great to hear from you. Thanks for the nice comments,Tom
Originally Posted By: Ronnie Fields
Man, the songs just keep getting better and better, sounds so professional, I'm in awe!!
Ronnie, glad you liked it. Thanks,Tom

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Hey Guys,

Happy Birthday!!

Sorry I am so late to the party!!!!

Well, I love this song and it sure does seem timely. I hope you guys have a great year!!

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Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
Wow, that chorus really adds the cherry to this outstanding birthday celebration. Love that guitar --those guitars. As I was reading I figured I was going to have to do some research to find your previous birthday collabs. Wow, thanks for that, too. Happy belated birthday, Tom & Floyd.

Thanks, Marty!!

Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Why do we have to wait a year to hear two of the finest writers and producers on the forum collaborate?
Spin the high accolades wheel and pick one...it will apply.
We hear two great vocals (nice blues feel fj) and superbly tasteful guitar.
And the write? A clinic in How. To. Do. It. Well. Period.
We could randomly pick a line and it would be a fine one.
We hope y'all had happy birthdays 'cause you two certainly gave us a fine gift!

J&B

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Originally Posted By: David Snyder

Hey Guys,

Happy Birthday!!

Sorry I am so late to the party!!!!

Well, I love this song and it sure does seem timely. I hope you guys have a great year!!

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Thanks David for stopping by,Tom

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Hi Floyd en Tommy,

Well, a little late to wish you both a happy birthday, but not to congratulate you on this song!
I really enjoyed it, especially the chorus (and the rhythm of course).
I think I would have sang that last chorus at least 3 times till the end. With the bg-vocals this sounds really cool
(i need a little help / i need a safe place to be / or a good running start /so i can hit escape velocity)

I also like the use of a bariton guitar and the 'swamp'-instruments and rhythm a lot. The sound of them is very nice.
Very well done, you two!

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