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Carbon Copies Written during a lock down. Leon Vocal & Lyrics I played most of the guitars and sang a little. The Band RealTracks in style: ~701:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesSync Ev 085 RealTracks in song: ~689:Organ, B3, Background Pop Ev 085 RealTracks in style: ~362:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 2878:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AmericanaSlow16thsBrent Ev16 060 RealDrums in Song:Rock8ths^01-a:ClosedHat, Snare, b:OpenHat, Snare Carbon CopiesIt feels like Groundhog Day It’s the same for everyone Our days have all become like Carbon copies Weatherman says it might rain Sun or rain it’s all the same When tomorrow and today are Carbon copies All the things I took for granted Never thought I’d miss them, oh so bad So busy running on that little spinning wheel Didn’t stop to reflect on what I had It feels like Groundhog Day Like it’s always been this way Like we never sailed above The clouds Words politicians say Same things they said yesterday So tired of listening to Those clowns All they care about is power And how to keep it in their hands Calculating who’s expendable When they’re drawing up their little plans Should have seen the coming storm All that writing on the wall If only we’d been following The science It feels like Groundhog Day All our hopes have flown away Like swallows gone to Warmer climates All the things I took for granted Never thought I’d miss them, oh so bad So busy running on that little spinning wheel Didn’t stop to reflect on what I had It feels like Groundhog Day It’s the same for everyone Our days have all become like Carbon copies
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The intro is a classic capture/hook...well done.
Classic vocal from Leon too...good writing and performance.
I'm not quite as cynical as some parts of the song but I do have a scepticism that almost matches it.
I really, really smooth band, arrangement and performances.
The harmonies throw a big lift exactly where needed and the reminds me a little of Stars as presented in the Andy Durant memorial Concert album.
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Hello Peter and Leon
Great sounding song
Very nice melody
Well sung
Guitar solo and fills fit perfectly
I like it
Many greetings
Andi ;-)
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The charming intro leads to a song that is easy to relate to. During the lockdown, the days felt like the same and even now that I don't have regular working hours anymore, it is difficult to remember what day it is. Nicely the story is expanded from the personal level to the politics and even to the world.
Great band, very mellow mood. The melody and chords are very pleasing. Enjoyed the solo and the vocals.
Janne
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The intro is a classic capture/hook...well done.
Classic vocal from Leon too...good writing and performance.
I'm not quite as cynical as some parts of the song but I do have a scepticism that almost matches it.
I really, really smooth band, arrangement and performances.
The harmonies throw a big lift exactly where needed and the reminds me a little of Stars as presented in the Andy Durant memorial Concert album.
TOPS Thanks a lot Ray. Peter
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Hello Peter and Leon
Great sounding song
Very nice melody
Well sung
Guitar solo and fills fit perfectly
I like it
Many greetings
Andi ;-) Thanks Andi. Peter
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Leon & Peter,
Good write! Good vocals. Clever song idea, well executed.
Nice production - a good BAND to carry the lyric. Nice guitar work.
Good mix.
Well done.
fj
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A thoughtful and thought-provoking lyric woven neatly into the fabric of a great backing track.
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Like I said in my SoundCloud comment:
Nice work guys, I particularly like that chord change on every fourth line!
Rob
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Cool tune Peter and Leon. I totally got the Ground dog day syndrome as well. Had to judge what day it was by when they picked up the garbage out front. Lockdown in winter in Northern Canada is pretty uneventful. Cool lyric and and vocals. Guitar was excellent. Loved the guitar playing behind the solo was a really cool add. Well done..
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The charming intro leads to a song that is easy to relate to. During the lockdown, the days felt like the same and even now that I don't have regular working hours anymore, it is difficult to remember what day it is. Nicely the story is expanded from the personal level to the politics and even to the world.
Great band, very mellow mood. The melody and chords are very pleasing. Enjoyed the solo and the vocals.
Janne Thanks a lot Janne. Peter
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Nicely done Peter and Leon!
Clever idea for a song, and well written.
Good vocals, and lovely playing, Peter.
One of my favorites from you guys, enjoyed!
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"All they care about is power And how to keep it in their hands Calculating who’s expendable When they’re drawing up their little plans" Amen bro. Well, we could not agree more on the lyric! Groundhog Day indeed. Both vocals are great, and as mentioned, the placement of the harmonies is oh, so good. You know we love your guitar work, quite obviously Peter, but also your arrangement is excellent. Janice has been humming this tune for days so you know she loves it.  Enjoyed it! A lot. J&B
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Very nice melody. Really draws me in. Good vocals and instruments. Just an overall good sound. Enjoyed it.
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Peter & Leon,
I concur with many of the observations in the clever lyrics, and the title really sums up the feeling... which as you guys sing and play with energy and enjoyment, doesn`t bring me down at all!
Cool song.
Robert
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kudos. i cant add much to whats already been said.
many truisms in the lyrics.
all i can say is so much talent on these forums compared
to what is on offer on music awards.
lovely fade.
loverly job.
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Leon & Peter,
Good write! Good vocals. Clever song idea, well executed.
Nice production - a good BAND to carry the lyric. Nice guitar work.
Good mix.
Well done.
fj
Thanks floyd we appreciate the comments. Peter
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Such an excellent vocal, Leon, and I always enjoy your crafty lyrics. What a good write, Peter. Excellent solo. Man, I really like that bass, and you dress it with just the perfect guitar interaction. Brilliant how the guitars carry it to the fade. Very enjoyable.
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Peter,
You and Leon are an excellent team! You always produce great songs! Leon's vocals are tops on this! Guitar parts sound super...loved those little slide parts you put in there! The 2 guitars playing off each other in the solo was effective!
Thanks, Torrey
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Like I said in my SoundCloud comment:
Nice work guys, I particularly like that chord change on every fourth line!
Rob Thanks a lot. Peter A thoughtful and thought-provoking lyric woven neatly into the fabric of a great backing track. Thanks Brian. Peter
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