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Janice and Bud, by now you both know I'm a fan of yours, mainly because I admire and appreciate music well done no mater what stile, and your productions are always second to none IMHO. Great tune!
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The whole team is on top of their game here. A "complete package". There is a "smoothness" that belies the difficulty require to achieve it...
A "pleasant" warning-there-is-trouble-ahead song - both lyric and melody.
As others have said, it is difficult to know where RTs end and "user added" tracks start. Seamless. Peter is doing some of his best work here. Seamless.
Do we need to talk about how good Janice is? Of course we do!! SO, SO Smooth. Always in the pocket.
The mix is so good it's hard to even talk about it. It is just simply "right". In all regards. Each element adding to the overall sound and nothing "sticking out". SO smooth!!...
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fj Thank you floyd... we could not ask for any more. Your supportive comments hit on all the aspects of the production that we had hoped would turn out well. Your affirmation that we met those objectives is greatly appreciated. Your mix and arrangement counsel over the years is never taken for granted! J&B
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J&B and the whole gang, this is really, really good! It's a great song with everyone involved getting an A+ in my evaluation! That mandolin was such and excellent choice! The bridge section really elevates this to a higher level! It will be hard to top this! Thanks, T
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J&B + team.
Nice laid back tune. Good set of lyrics masterfully sculpted by Janice. Interesting vocal shift on the bridge. Nice acoustic playing esp. mandolin! Mixed very well, but I do think drums are a bit dry for this. The whole song is dynamic (vocals + instruments) but drums are a bit compressed. Might be my headphones. Thank you for sharing.
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Hans, thank you from all four of us. Bud and I thought Peter’s mandolin and guitar parts were pretty special. I (Janice) keep smiling when I think of those Greek dancers with their giant pom poms on their shoes and I’m pretty sure we’ve seen some of those guys in a travel show.  The imagery in Leon’s lyric was so vivid for me and I’m quite pleased to see you thought the end result of it all was lovely. When I put a melody to Bud’s lyric I don’t worry too much since we have a mind meld but I rarely make a melody to someone else’s lyric and so am always a little anxious. And about those untrustworthy men I keep dealing with, you know, I may just have to call you for some therapy! I tell my sisters that the blues are full of those guys but apparently they follow me around to other genres too. Fortunately, as Bud says, I'm a method actor when it comes to singing and those men are gone after the song is finished and we have been most happily married for 40 years! J&B P.S. We recently watched a travel show on the Netherlands and your pretty home town of Haarlem was featured. Hi Janice, thanks for your answer with the funny parts in it. What did your sisters answer on those nasty guys and you. Did they call it faith? But I think you must be a strong woman dealing with all those challenges. Especially the mariage of 40 years is a tough one! I'm close (37 years) and I know ;-) What nice you saw some shots of Haarlem. Well, there is a lot more to see, only no pom poms. I am happy to show you around if that is the case. And it will be soon, I think, because you don't look at travel programs for no reason... Hans
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Dear Ms. Janice... Give me the name of this no-good-for-nothing, 'love-her-then-leave-her' scoundrel. I'll track him down and beat him up for you  . !!! Leon, your lyrics are so emotive that Ms. Janice could've spoken them rather than sang them and still have communicated all the empathy that you wrote into them. Peter, I didn't know you played the mandolin. I applaud the extent of your instrumental talents, sir! Bud, I've detected a signature sound in your mixes that includes everything you and Ms. Janice have posted on the User's Forum that I've listened to. Clarity, presence and spaciousness are what I hear. Nothing but the song comes through. Thank you all for joining your talents together to produce such pleasing musical productions.
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I enjoyed the story and the rootsy folksie traditional sound y'all put together on this one. Josie
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Very pretty song. Lovely vocal Janice. Peter the mandolin is very cool. The acoustic was very tasteful dancing around the vocal. Loved the lyric. And Bud a perfect production which I am learning is an art in itself. +1 to what Floyd said "the complete package. Well done !!! We appreciate that Scott. Peter played the mandolin and acoustic guitar on his Variax guitar. All magic to me
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As good as it gets I think  Leon, great write! Janice .... well, always great! Just a treat to hear you sing. Peter, top notch work as usual, always right in the pocket. Mandolin sounds great, thanks for the notes on how you did that. Great mix, Bud! Well done all, enjoyed! Thanks Dave. Glad you like the write and vocal. Janice came up with progression and I (Bud) think it worked nicely. Hey, Peter also used his Variax to play those acoustic sounding tracks. So far beyond me J&B
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Exquisite band, sounds so very clear and balanced. Extra fine lyric delivered with that advice-giving yet compassionate warmth of Janice's voice. Loved the little fills shared between mando and guitar throughout the body of the piece. When they came together for the instrumental solos, some kind of magic happened. Just outstanding all round. Thank you for that most eloquent and supportive review. We all very much appreciate it!!!! J&B
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Everything to love in a package worth taking home.
The melody astride that progression - both are wonderful.
The faux mandolin is terrific...I've used a 12 string to do the same in the past though no impulses...wish I had em.
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Bud, your ears and taste shine through the mix. Thank you Ray. Janice smiled big time when she read your comments about her progression and melody! Yep, Peter fooled me on that mando and I've played with some of the best. I thought it was a processed mandolin. He also did the acoustic guitars solos the same way. All a mystery to me Thanks again, J&B
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very nice production.
sounds great over my hi end earbuds.
congrats on the female vocs. very very nice.
best to you both.
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my songs....mixed for good earbuds...(fyi..my vocs on all songs..) https://soundcloud.com/alfsongs(90 songs created useing bb/rb) (lots of tips of mine in pg tips forum.)
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A class production all the way!!!!! Well-written, produced, and (of course) sung!!!! AS GOOD AS IT GETS!!! Take care. Greg
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This is an outstanding song. The mix is perfect; everything is crystal clear. Janice's vocals are always exceptional. This should be on the radio right now!
PS - Peter, thanx for the mandolin tip. I have a mandolin but find the frets are way to close for these old arthritic fingers, however I keep trying.
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Great song across the board. Excellent on every level, the write, arrangement, mix, production and performance. So professional.
Super good.
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HI J&B, Peter and Leon,
A very relaxed production with a nice variation on the usual instrument line-up
and some lovely playing.
Lots happening in the backing but none of it getting in the way of Janice, who does
a superb rendition as always.
Good storyline and all wrapped up in a perfect mix.
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Janice, your voice is outstanding with so many different styles. You could sing a phone book and each name would have its own special feel. Peter, what a wonderful talent. You know I'm a fan of your guitar playing, and that mandolin is perfect. Leon, man, you can really write. Outstanding lyrics. Bud, nobody puts it together better.
I was in a band in the 70s named Just Passin' Through. Everyone but me in the group went on to be quite famous in the some music circles. Thanks so much Marty. That is very nice of you and we all much appreciate it. We’ll have to talk about that band sometime! J&B
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To answer your question: Yes, it is very much to my liking. Great arrangement and - as always - a gorgeous voice - it is a very nice track that is pleasing to listen to.
Thanks a lot for sharing - always a pleasure to see what you come up with!
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Janice and Bud, by now you both know I'm a fan of yours, mainly because I admire and appreciate music well done no mater what stile, and your productions are always second to none IMHO. Great tune!
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Mike B. Thanks Mike! We always look forward to and appreciate your comments. J&B J&B and the whole gang, this is really, really good! It's a great song with everyone involved getting an A+ in my evaluation! That mandolin was such and excellent choice! The bridge section really elevates this to a higher level! It will be hard to top this! Thanks, T Thanks Torrey. That was some guitar magic Peter did with the mandolin and acoustic guitar! J&B
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J&B + team.
Nice laid back tune. Good set of lyrics masterfully sculpted by Janice. Interesting vocal shift on the bridge. Nice acoustic playing esp. mandolin! Mixed very well, but I do think drums are a bit dry for this. The whole song is dynamic (vocals + instruments) but drums are a bit compressed. Might be my headphones. Thank you for sharing.
Misha. Thanks Misha. I put my go to CLA Drums settings on the rendered dry RD kit. Dunno. But that’s the first time I’ve used that RD. I’ll check the CLA compression. Glad you liked it. J&B
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