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A new video with a remix of a six year old audio track (the first project Peter joined in with us on guitar). And it now includes Ray on some very cool bass lines. Janice does the “kick,” “snare,” and more on her cajon along with the timbales and few other bits from the RD. We added the handclaps to emphasize that all important reggae third beat.

Thanks to all who take their time to listen and comment. We greatly appreciate you! And more thanks to Peter, Ray and Pg Music (and Bud thanks Janice for appearing in another vid smile )

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You all set up a cool scene with this one, J&B.

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Cleverly constructed video for an interesting song. I'm sure it will resonate with anyone old enough to have a past that's worth clinging to. Well done.


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Yes, I can relate to this... I just love J&B's style...
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J&B...funky reggae...didn't see that coming...I love your creativity...cute video and concept...your tracks are always so clean and well produced and Janice of coarse always shines on the vocals...great production!


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Originally Posted By: vicarn
You all set up a cool scene with this one, J&B.

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Thanks Vic!

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Fun video!

Janice does a stellar job on the song.

As usual, a very clean mix, so the reverb on the clap really comes through.

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I enjoyed the song and video! laugh


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Nice song and video. The mix sounded awesome through my Sennheiser headphones. Third beat is a new term for me, I'll have to remember that. Good work, gang!


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Pretty hip stuff for some older kids...lol I really like all the visual things associated with music. The cajon was cool sounding. The cassette tape motif was a cool idea. Now I need to go back and look at the other videos.

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Good production. Good job by all. You guys put out a nice product. The video is well done. I know they take a lot of work and your efforts pay off. Congrats to all!


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Cleverly constructed video for an interesting song. I'm sure it will resonate with anyone old enough to have a past that's worth clinging to. Well done.


Thanks for watching and offering the insightful comment. We like that. Glad it worked for you.

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I, too, would like to thank Janice for appearing in another video, and I'm sure I speak for everyone. Man, Ray is so good in so many ways, and his reggae bass is stupendous. Peter's guitar is really quite amazing. What great taste and technique. Man, what a cool video, Bud, and... well, no one mixes better. I love this song --right from the whole idea of it. Well done, everyone.


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Originally Posted By: bloc-head
Yes, I can relate to this... I just love J&B's style...
Enjoyed muchly...


Thank you. Glad you liked it!

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High marks to all involved! Yes, it's a different type of sound for you all, but you have made it happen! The sound quality is pristine and everything is clearly heard! The video work exudes creativity! Anybody ought to like this! Thanks, Torrey

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Hi Janice, Bud, Ray, and Peter,

Very nice reggae melody. I wrote on the site I didn't need a stop- or pause button, only the replay button. But after I found that one my message vanished. So therefore I wrote it here, but not after peplaying that song.
The bass lines from Ray were very cool indeed. Peter's guitar is always quality, like magician Bud's finishing touch!

I only missed the dreadlock wig, Janice!

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Hi, Bud & Janice, Roy and Peter !


Absolutely superb co-op from this
combo as usual ! ...and Janice
our own master blues singer .....WoWWWW !
Could not become any better !

A Good New Year to all involved !

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Hi team!
Reggalicious tune with wild colored and happy video as a bonus. Can't go wrong with reggae, one of my favorite genres to lift the mood. Seems like you had some fun with this one. Excellent tape / rewind theme. Ace playing by Peter and Ray. I think... bass should be a little louder for a reggae tune. Janice, wonderful performance and love that percussion! Bud, super work on putting this together. Enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing.

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Hi Guys,

Good song with a cool beat.

Well done.

Best Regards to all.
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J&B...funky reggae...didn't see that coming...I love your creativity...cute video and concept...your tracks are always so clean and well produced and Janice of coarse always shines on the vocals...great production!


We appreciate the kind words.

Glad it worked for you!

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You always produce some of the best music in the entire world.

As usual everything is perfect.

A great listen even though the cassette tape images brought back nightmares!

Loved it!


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