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moto,
Really well done.
Good write. Simple, to the point, honest.
Excellent vocal. Super backing - nice "band". Good mix.
This has a very "now" sound - the Americana Singer Songwriter genre. It also is the type of song and sound that is used in a lot of movies and tv shows (the darker, pensive ones).
Good stuff.
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YEAH!! Man, right from the start this is captivating, Moto. Excellent vocal and quite a range, man. [I've got an answer for you. It's what no one ever wants to talk about. Overpopulation.] Right after this one played Bad Like You came on. I know I told ya I love that song, and it's worth repeating. Breaks over. I had to go back to World Gone to continue here. All your songs are worth countless listens, I like the way you build this song, and how you come in half way through in the higher register. Nice.
[P.S. Thanks for your comment on my song The Price. Since it was already on page 2, I didn't want to reply and bring it back to the top, but, man, I appreciate you.] Hey Marty, Thank you so much for your support. Most of my stuff is pretty simple ( guess that's my style ) anyways, I'm trying to focus more song structure and how the song develops. Based upon your kind comments, I'd guess my efforts might be effective, that's very rewarding. I'm not sure what, if anything, you've changed as of late but, your vocals are very compelling. The amount of good stuff showing up her can be overwhelming. If I don't check in for a few days it takes me hours to catch up with all the talent on display. Thanks again, moto
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hi.
i like the way the song builds from the start.
and the sparse backing.
nice "ooohs".
best to you.
om
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Lyrics to my taste, very strong message about the current times. Surprisingly melancholy approach, but it really works as a contrast to "Angry themes". Nice simple band with nice development. Enjoyed the vocals. Somehow reminded me of Martin Stephenson and the Daintees.
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Nice and moody, with the vocal delivery fits nicely. As floyd jane said, an update of the folk tradition. Works for me! 
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moto,
Really well done.
Good write. Simple, to the point, honest.
Excellent vocal. Super backing - nice "band". Good mix.
This has a very "now" sound - the Americana Singer Songwriter genre. It also is the type of song and sound that is used in a lot of movies and tv shows (the darker, pensive ones).
Good stuff.
fj Thanks FJ, "Now Sound" OK by me!
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hi.
i like the way the song builds from the start.
and the sparse backing.
nice "ooohs".
best to you.
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Lyrics to my taste, very strong message about the current times. Surprisingly melancholy approach, but it really works as a contrast to "Angry themes". Nice simple band with nice development. Enjoyed the vocals. Somehow reminded me of Martin Stephenson and the Daintees.
Janne Thanks you, I'll have to look up Martin Stephenson.
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Nice and moody, with the vocal delivery fits nicely. As floyd jane said, an update of the folk tradition. Works for me! Thanks David
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So nice. You hit the sweet spot with that electric guitar wailing in the distance and vocals, especially when they went up a notch (key, register, whatever it's called). Easy listening. Lyrics are right on. Well done Cap.
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As floyd alluded to it has a cinematic feel.
This would sit nicely in a lot of the better series we watch.
Your soulful vocal took us back to a bluesy Guy Clark feel.
Nice ooohs.
The write is outstanding. No need to parse it out...it's all good.
Great band and mix ... the organ was an excellent choice.
Well done,
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So nice. You hit the sweet spot with that electric guitar wailing in the distance and vocals, especially when they went up a notch (key, register, whatever it's called). Easy listening. Lyrics are right on. Well done Cap. Thanks for listening. I appreciate your comments. As floyd alluded to it has a cinematic feel.
This would sit nicely in a lot of the better series we watch.
Your soulful vocal took us back to a bluesy Guy Clark feel.
Nice ooohs.
The write is outstanding. No need to parse it out...it's all good.
Great band and mix ... the organ was an excellent choice.
Well done,
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Thanks for the kind words. Your assessment puts me in rare company.
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Beautiful song.
Might be one of Leonard Cohen's songs, it has that feeling.
Rob and Anne-Marie
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Deep, thought provoking song Captain! I loved the passionate vocal on this! Anyone should be able to relate to this with all that is going on in our world!
On a side note, it would be interesting to hear this with minimal or no drums, slowed a bit. But still great as is! Thanks, Torrey
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Great song man.
Excellent vocals.
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Beautiful song.
Might be one of Leonard Cohen's songs, it has that feeling.
Rob and Anne-Marie Thanks, Leonard Cohen....that's high standard and a wonderful compliment.
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Deep, thought provoking song Captain! I loved the passionate vocal on this! Anyone should be able to relate to this with all that is going on in our world!
On a side note, it would be interesting to hear this with minimal or no drums, slowed a bit. But still great as is! Thanks, Torrey Thanks for the commentary Torrey, A more minimalistic version....might be interesting but, I'd done with this one.
Great song man.
Excellent vocals.
Thanks David
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Love it. Love it. Love it.
Message is straight on!
The music flows through and touches the heart.
Great work!
Amen, Cap'n.
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Nice work indeed Captain, such sad times we're livin in.
Keep writing!
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Love it. Love it. Love it.
Message is straight on!
The music flows through and touches the heart.
Great work!
Amen, Cap'n. Amen to your Amen! Thanks Ezkiel
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