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Hi Scott,
Nice writing, and your vocal is perfect I think.
Enjoyed the listen! Thanks, Dave. I appreciate the comment about the vocal because I thought it was a bit shaky.
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Good vocal, good song. Is there really anything else that needs to be said?  I like it!
-- David Cuny My virtual singer development blogVocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?BiaB 2025 | Windows 11 | Reaper | Way too many VSTis.
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Great lyric with a bit of "connect your own dots" regarding the relationship.
Wonderful imagery throughout and well carried by your vocal.
Janice says "warm" describes all the aspects!
The two RT's carried the tune well. The lyric and melody offered plenty of variety without the need of additional tracks.
Nice!!
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Scott,
I absolutely love this song... My favorite from you.
Perfect arrangement and mix. An outstanding folky vocal.
Excellent!
Bob Thanks a lot, Bob!
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great example of the kiss concept.
well done.
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om OM, yep, keeping it simple, just me and a guitar and bass. Thanks!
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Yes, that's a good hook to write around. What a perfect acoustic track, and the bass simply holds the roots and allows your ever-so-excellent vocal to make it work. The melody is smooth and flowing. Just am excellent write and very well presented, Scott. Thanks, Marty for your thoughtful comments.
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Scott,
A good write. Simple, yet complex. Good imagery.
The simple instrumentation works well. Good vocal, good mix.
Enjoyed the listen.
fj Thanks, Floyd. I like simple, but I ain't no simpleton. (I think there's a song there.)
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Nicely easy-does-it. A lot of Cat Stevens feeling, to my ears. The lyric is amply mysterious and open, with a lot of contrasting visuals. She's not an easy one to figure out, is she? Very much enjoyed.
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Ezekiel,
Love listening to your tunes . . . they always have a great vive and this is no exception. Great choice on the simple production—I wish I could show that restraint sometimes. Rich and heartfelt vocal. Beautifully done!
All my best to you,
Deej
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Hi, Scott !
I like your tune very much
Superb indeed ! ....and I like
your voice !
Take Care !
Cheers
Dani Thanks for your kindness, Dani!
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Scott, your vocal carries this nicely with the minimal backing! Great tune as is and would work with a full backing IMO! You write some pretty good stuff! Thanks, Torrey Torrey, I appreciate your comments!
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Simple works very well with this tune. Enjoyed your vocal performance. All the right choices were made in putting this top level production together.
Charlie
By the way, can you post the correct acoustic guitar? Acoustic guitar (RT23909) doesn't work.
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Much enjoyed the live singer songwriter vibe you created. Great vocal.
Josie Josie, thank you for the listen and comments!
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Hi Scott,
I had the honor of having a pre-listen and I can only only repeat what I said then: Fantastic write (because I know a young lady tha tthis song could be about.)
I think that 'slim' arragement is fantastic, and you know how much I dig your voice and singing.
Very, very well-done.
And like I as said, 'Can't understand why you're still working in the 'ed-biz' when you could easily make the grade as singer in a Johhny Cash cover band ...
All the best, Scott,
Stefan Stefan, Mein Herr! You and I could tour as Johnny and Elvis. Hahahahahaaaaaa!
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Scott,
Very good lyrics and performance! Perfect reminder that good songs do not have to be packed like sausage (my problem :))
Liked it! Thank you for sharing.
Misha. Thanks, Misha. I like that: "packed like sausage." Ha ha!
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Scott,
Its no surprise your voice is strong enough to carry a stripped down production and hold the interest throughout.
Of course it helps that this is a strong write with interesting imagery and a good hook.
Proof that less is more; nicely done!
Robert
thanks so much, Robert!
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Hi Ezekiel,
This song has an understated elegance, emphasized by your vocals.
The lyrics are wonderful and your presentation is what I said about your song.
I wondered what made you write these lyrics. I think I don't know a person, like Stefan, so that explains my wondering.
And I was also thinking would it be nice with some other instrument, like strings or a cello? To answer this myself: yes it could, but in the way you brought it, it's not necessary at all.
I enjoyed listening,
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Hi Scott,
I had the honor of having a pre-listen and I can only only repeat what I said then: Fantastic write (because I know a young lady tha tthis song could be about.)
I think that 'slim' arragement is fantastic, and you know how much I dig your voice and singing.
Very, very well-done.
And like I as said, 'Can't understand why you're still working in the 'ed-biz' when you could easily make the grade as singer in a Johhny Cash cover band ...
All the best, Scott,
Stefan Stefan, Mein Herr! You and I could tour as Johnny and Elvis. Hahahahahaaaaaa! Nothing I'd rather do ;-)). And I already thought of a name for that tour: "From Heartbreak Hotel to San Quentin"...
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I like this one a lot, Scott. Really well written and a lovely warm and resonant vocal. I can picture you doing it on stage with a trio of female backing vocalists.
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Good vocal, good song. Is there really anything else that needs to be said? I like it! Thanks a bunch, David!
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