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Excellent song , arrangement and mix just blends in with the vocals .
You all should be pleased with this one , I liked the feel due to the strong bass line , In my opinion !!. Bass gives a good guide to a good melody.
Great vocals top it all off !
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Hi Scott,
Wow, this is such a fantastic song. Surely everyone involved was on the top of their game this day! Janice's singing is as polished as always. The beginning guitar grabs the attention and the whole song was just a really sweet and enjoyable listen. Thanks for posting!
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When I saw who was playing on this one I knew it would be a winner. Everything is perfect, great guitar, bass, lyrics, and vocal plus the mix is spot on.
Outstanding work
Thanks for mentioning my vocals Mario! Janice
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Cool opening guitar.
A gorgeous vocal. Stunning.
Very nice backing. Subtle. Just right for the song. Sweet bass sound.
Excellent mix.
A very pleasant listen.
Cool cover photo! (That girl is forever walking away...)
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Mysteriously sad and painful lyrical landscape. The organ and Scott's guitar create nice colors for it and Janice's intense interpretation give it the necessary roughness. Very successful collaboration.
Janne Thanks Janne for checking out the song. I agree Ray created an excellent lyric and Janice did an awesome job of the vocal. Glad you liked it. Oh, good God, there are so many amazing aspects to talk about here. Just on my 3rd listen now. Love this melody --so creative with so many influences to mention. Janice (well I say this all time) can make anything sound outstanding. So good and I love those harmonies and her decisions on where they should go. Very well constructed vocals. Ray is such a good bassist, playing what needs to be said on the low end while creatively dancing with the lyric, and I know he is so good at making everything click together. It doesn't get any better than Bud when it comes to studio work.
Scott, this is such a good song. So glad you dusted it off and assembled such a great team to help with the polishing. Thanks Marty for the awesome comments. They are very much appreciated. So glad you liked the song.
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Scott & Crew.
This was totally unexpected. Excellent teamwork! Nice laid back Indie / Folk tune. Everyone has their own space, yet sound as a team/whole. To me, that is the "prize won" in a collaboration. Solid write and performance. Janice - wonderful vocals, you took this to whole new dimension. Bud, A+ mix. What fascinates me is to witness new creations taking shape, powered by people so far apart and so different. Good one! Thank you for sharing.
Misha.
P.S. Sorry late for the party, storm related issues.
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Wonderful!
I see Spirit level is expanded and Bud and Janice joined. You are getting nearly unbeatable!
Very nice song, sensitive lyrics, very well sung and a satin leadguitar!
And amazing how everyone is working together nowadays.
I see I stayed behind on that path... But let me keep my focus on this performance.
It's just great, I said on SoundCloud. And that is what it is.
I enjoyed it very much,
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Janice, Ray and Scott,
Whoever decided to put that organ in here was inspired! It really gives this such a soulful vibe!
I love to hear Janice doing songs outside of the Country genre...just she really delivered on this!
Nice clean guitar work Scott!
Ray your guitar and bass work are sublime!
Thanks, Torrey Thank you Torrey...we haven't done a country song in a while-- mostly blues nowadays. It must be my southern accent!  Thanks for mentioning my vocal and glad you liked the song! Janice
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All star lineup delivers prognostication. Very flow-y and spacious mix and tasteful lush arrangement. Congrats on the reboot. I think it fires on all cylinders. Thanks Tangmo for checking out the song. Good to hear from you. Glad you liked it. When I saw who was playing on this one I knew it would be a winner. Everything is perfect, great guitar, bass, lyrics, and vocal plus the mix is spot on.
Outstanding work
Thanks Mario for the very kind comments. They are very much appreciated. Glad you liked the song..
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Lovely team effort. Everyone plays their part and does so very well. Ray - good lyric, bass and rhythm guitars. Compliments the song perfectly. Scott - Signature playing, and pretty work throughout. Janice - Superb phrasing great harmonies and as expected beautifully sung. Bud - Got some mastering work for you!  Peter Thanks music partner! J&B
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Way to collaborate. Nice job all around. Good song. Thanks for checking out the song. Glad you liked it. Janice, Ray and Scott,
Whoever decided to put that organ in here was inspired! It really gives this such a soulful vibe!
I love to hear Janice doing songs outside of the Country genre...just she really delivered on this!
Nice clean guitar work Scott!
Ray your guitar and bass work are sublime!
Thanks, Torrey Thanks Torrey. I had been playing around with the backtrack for quite a few years. Thanks for the awesome comments. Glad you liked it.
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Hey Y'all,
Lovely Job here.
Beautiful, poignant, and great performances.
A real treat.
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Oh boy. From the first Janice entry, I "sat up and listened". Her voice sounds fresher, more direct and sad and sincere than ever.
The guitar is achingly melancholic.
One of the most beautiful, lyrical songs I've heard on this forum. It could be in the charts instantly (only it's too good for modern charts, somehow, I feel). I love well done melancholic songs, and this has everything. Sincerest congratulations.
P.S. LOVE Janice's accent on "it's" from "it's a crime" in A4. And the lyrics ... Ray, you've outdone yourself. Thank you for mentioning my vocal. I loved the song from the moment first I heard it! All of your comments are much appreciated. Janice
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Scott, Janice, Bud & Ray,
Simply beautiful... Nothing more to say.
Loved it.
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only one word needed ray.
SUPERB.
great hit femme vocs and doubles etc.
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ps i gotta vent a bit...
this is the type of song major radio should be playing instead of the dreck i often hear on radio stations.
once again superb.
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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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only one word needed ray.
SUPERB.
great hit femme vocs and doubles etc.
best
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ps i gotta vent a bit...
this is the type of song major radio should be playing instead of the dreck i often hear on radio stations.
once again superb. Thanks, We knew it was a good one. Janice & Bud's participation really lifted the song.
Cheers
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Scott, Janice, Bud & Ray,
Simply beautiful... Nothing more to say.
Loved it.
Bob
Thanks Bob, You're kind.
Cheers
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Excellent collaboration, folks. Well written, well played and you really can't go wrong with Janice on vocals. A winner.
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Lovely team effort. Everyone plays their part and does so very well. Ray - good lyric, bass and rhythm guitars. Compliments the song perfectly. Scott - Signature playing, and pretty work throughout. Janice - Superb phrasing great harmonies and as expected beautifully sung. Bud - Got some mastering work for you! Peter Thanks Peter for the awesome comments. Means allot. Glad you liked it Oh boy. From the first Janice entry, I "sat up and listened". Her voice sounds fresher, more direct and sad and sincere than ever.
The guitar is achingly melancholic.
One of the most beautiful, lyrical songs I've heard on this forum. It could be in the charts instantly (only it's too good for modern charts, somehow, I feel). I love well done melancholic songs, and this has everything. Sincerest congratulations.
P.S. LOVE Janice's accent on "it's" from "it's a crime" in A4. And the lyrics ... Ray, you've outdone yourself. Thanks James for checking out the song. Really glad you liked it.
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So well constructed & executed.
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