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Thank you Janice and Bud.
I read every response of yours to every poster here. You are both so generous with your time providing comments which are always so well considered and supportive .
In appreciation, and a fan of your fabulous music.
Gary.

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Gary,

Thanks so much for that little quote from my previous song post! It made my day! It's great to hear you posting a tune again! I was just thinking the other day about how I had not seen anything lately! Your song is a beautiful piece of music telling a touching tale! This song should touch the heart of any listener! I enjoyed it! Thanks, Torrey

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Gary,
Good tune with a good dose of nostalgia and humor (I hope I got that right smile ). Nicely laid piano and very cool lyrics.
Listens very well! Thank you for sharing.
Misha.

P.S. Overproducing.... yep, that is my nemesis. Thank you for reminding me of that.

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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Gary,

Thanks so much for that little quote from my previous song post! It made my day! It's great to hear you posting a tune again! I was just thinking the other day about how I had not seen anything lately! Your song is a beautiful piece of music telling a touching tale! This song should touch the heart of any listener! I enjoyed it! Thanks, Torrey



Hi Torrey.

Your "little quote" was a lightbulb moment for me which has re-ignited my passion for this weird artform known as songwriting . For that I thank you.
Your quote reminded me of why I like this forum so much. I take away (steal) a little piece of everyone's posted song to reassemble into my own song writing jig-saw puzzle. Much of the music posted here is fresh, stimulating and interesting unlike the domination of the mainstream media by bland cookie cutter Hip-Hop. Hence , increasingly I get my music fix right here.
[stepping down from soap box]



Torrey
As for your lovely comments re. my song...
A very,very, humble appreciative thankyou.
Best Regards
Gary.

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Hi Misha.

It is always a delight to receive a comment from you.
Thanks for giving it a spin and commenting.
very best wishes
Gary.

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Cool tune super vocal. Loved the lyric. Nothing better than going home and revisiting old memories of friends and experiences. Well done


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That was a nice listen!

The piano is a great focal point for this song.

Enjoyed the nostalgic story in the the lyrics. Good melody.

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Scott(C) & Scott(ES)

Thank you both for your kind words.

best regards
Gary.

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I like the organic tone on this.
A nice write, well performed.

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Ha ha! laugh

Good to know!

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Gary,

Love the piano in the opening; captures the ear straightaway. The vocal seems perhaps a bit too forward; with a bit of static introduced in the recording each time the vocal kicks in. I might look to soften and sit them back just a tad. The song is solid otherwise—really nice write and the melody is engaging. Good tune!

Best regards to you,

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Hey Gary,

It's great to hear some Australian imagery. I loved it!

As I listened, every now and then the Peter Allen song "Tenterfield Sadler" kept springing to mind. This is a great thing. It's one of my all-time favourite songs.

I really enjoyed listening and I'm a fan of the Queensland images.

I had to look up where Barcaldine is. Wow!!! That's quite a location... the geographical middle of Queensland. It's a long way from Melbourne where I live. Google tells me it's a 20 hour, non-stop drive from here to there!

All the best and thanks for some great listening!
Noel


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Originally Posted By: Deej56
Gary,

Love the piano in the opening; captures the ear straightaway. The vocal seems perhaps a bit too forward; with a bit of static introduced in the recording each time the vocal kicks in. I might look to soften and sit them back just a tad. The song is solid otherwise—really nice write and the melody is engaging. Good tune!

Best regards to you,

Deej



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Thank you so much for your very constructive feedback. Once again I am benefitting from the fresh ears and expertise of one of the best vocalist on the showcase and beyond. I am making notes to help with the remix.
Once again Deej56 , thankyou for taking the time to listen and comment.

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Originally Posted By: Noel96
Hey Gary,

It's great to hear some Australian imagery. I loved it!

As I listened, every now and then the Peter Allen song "Tenterfield Sadler" kept springing to mind. This is a great thing. It's one of my all-time favourite songs.

I really enjoyed listening and I'm a fan of the Queensland images.

I had to look up where Barcaldine is. Wow!!! That's quite a location... the geographical middle of Queensland. It's a long way from Melbourne where I live. Google tells me it's a 20 hour, non-stop drive from here to there!

All the best and thanks for some great listening!
Noel



Thanks Noel.

. Barcy is a great friendly outback town that has it all : heat, dust, flies, 4XXXX beer & Slim Dusty music....what more could you want? smile In recent times Grey nomads have breathed new life into Barcy and the welcome mat is always out for lock down weary Melbournians.

Thankyou for your listen and comments Noel as it is extra special to get the nod from a fellow Skippy.

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I like the organic tone on this.
A nice write, well performed.


Much obliged C'ptn

always good to hear from you.

best regards

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