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Touching lyrics, maybe quite common situation and you have expressed that feeling really convincingly. Emotional heartbreaking vocal delivery, this song doesn't need another singer. Nice mellow band and good work with the sax, the slow down is very creative choice.
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Awesome tune Marty. I think your vocal was perfect for the tune. Excellent lyric and loved the backtrack. Loved the sax.
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I like it!  Nothing jumps out needing improvement, except perhaps boosting the vocal a hair (but that could be my old ears). I don't see anyone else mentioning the volume of the vocal, so it's probably just my old ears. No issue with the vocalist at all - your voice sounds fine here.
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Marty...absolutely top-shelf...Wow! that slow down with the solo is amazing...I bet that did take a while...It's hard (as great as the BiaB tracks are) to pinpoint the right phrases and puzzle them together to form a particular solo for a particular piece of music...but you nailed it!! I think I like the texture of your vocal best...your softer delivery on this song at the beginning was really effective...you are a master at forming great BaiB tracks...and again...love the video! Thanks, Dan. I learned somewhere on this forum that the best way to slow down like that is to half the measures. So I changed to 2/4 and gradually reduced the tempo each measure. Then brought it back in a little less than the original tempo to give it more of a human feel. Who is this guy with the coyote skin hat banging out great song after great song???
Somebody give this guy a record deal !
Great job . . . Hi, Steve. Thanks. I'm happy to be too old to promote cuz now I can do the music I want. Oh, and my hat is completely plant-based.  Fantastic Marty! Really, really good. I thought your vocals really stand out. Good write, good production - just a good job all the way around. I can't really think of a way to improve it. You might try some background vocals, but that would probably just make it different, not necessarily better. That slow down sounds really tricky - good stuff! Thanks so much, Brad. I tried some BGVs, but you're right, it wasn't an improvement. That slow down part is explained above to Firesong. Marty,
As always, when offered audio only or video I know what to choose: the video!
"A strong attraction in a platonic relationship"....Hmm,.. I came across a couple of those in my days.
The very first thing that struck me was that this is your best vocal to date IMHO.
The emotion in the song is compelling and the composition is really good. You've also managed to get the saxophone solo entirely right (I know just how it is to regenerate soloist RTs multiple times until you get it just the way you want it!)
Very enjoyable video as well.
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Hi Rob. Yeah, both ends of a platonic relationship where one wants to raise the stakes can be uncomfortable. Thanks so much for all your kind words of encouragement.
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Hi Marty really great song love it very well done my friend thanks for sharing Eric
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Hi Marty
WOW this is a real hit
Sounds cool
Great sung
And the sax solo fits perfectly
Really good work
Many greetings
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Marty, Beautiful (platonic) love tune. You know your bass  Vocals A+. Sax is VERY consistent to my ears. Love what you did at 2:50, very cool shift. Listens very well. Neat Vid too. Thank you for sharing. Misha. P.S. I tried to come up with with constructive suggestion, so I listened to it several times on different sets of headphones. Neutral AKG's (my studio headphones) and consumer pair (which has enhanced bass, as most of them do). While tune sounded great on a neutral pair, the consumer set was a bit too bass rich. Also, your vocals are great, but I think a bit dry, given overall composition. A little reverb?
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Hi Marty ...
Man, I really like this! Uh - no better singer needed - this guy is doing a stand-out job.
Been there - done that. Sure is frustrating! But in the end, I'm happy all has turned out the way it did! Nice work on the tempo change and sax. I don't think you need to change a thing - it's just fine as is.
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Alan Thanks so much, Al. Your opinion is important to me. A song that is written by Marty, sung by Marty & has bass by Marty has a head start in life.
This one kept its pace and stayed out front for the win.
You def picked the right processing for the vocal mate.
I like the slow down/false ending...in fact I'd have added a beat or two of silence to exaggerate it but that's just me.
Lovely stuff. HAHA. Wish I could say that about my kids. And yeah, that's a great idea to add silence. Really accent the pause just before the singer finally gives into his desire. Unfortunately I've already included it in my next album that has been sent off to be released on the 17th. That happens a lot. Never done with the mix. The most updated version is always on my website, but that's more for storage than promotion. Marty
That was an excellent performance and a lovely song.
The sax worked well (I played along for fun). Nice ending and a top notch song.
Peter Hello, Peter. So glad you like it. Man, I'd love to hear you playing along. Marty, you have a great voice so don't knock it.
This is top shelf all the way
Great vocal
Super love song
Outstanding mix - nice slow down on the guitar lead - brilliant
Loved it
, Hey, Mario. I'll stop knocking my voice. The thing is that I know how it sounds by itself. The trick is to surround it with good sounds, and it's a lot harder when I don't have Dave in my corner.
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A very nice love song, Marty. To risk ruining a friendship by professing stronger feelings...it's always a tough call. I don't think you need to look for a better singer.
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I almost missed this one for some reason and I am really glad I didn't. Def one of your best. I have an affinity for the subject matter because it was basically the story of my early adult years. That aside, I loved the song itself, the terrific vocal, the sax and the great ending. Like I said, one of your best for sure.
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This song tells me you've already begun and, if it doesn't win her over, then maybe nothing will. Instrument choice, arrangement, melody, lyrics, production - all top notch.:) Thanks, Brian. Yes, I know a couple who started out as friends until one of them tried breaking the barrier. They just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. That's a different take on the old love theme.
I'm sure it's a sentiment that has been felt by many but not so commonly expressed in a song. Excellent.
It's all there man, the already mentioned write, the melody, bass and vocals ... and of course the mix.
As others have mentioned the sax is great. I've spent time trying to comp up a sax solo but not with this result.
And, last but assuredly not least the video imagery was perfecto for the lyric.
Nice!
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Thanks, Janice & Bud. Yeah, it seems I leaned on an old songwriter's crutch for this one: make it something everyone can relate to even if they pretend they can't. Man, I've learned so much from you, it's really cool to read your comments. Very pretty song Marty!!! Different for you....a mellow ballad, which you also sing very well!! I know what you mean about the saxes........some of them sound very different on different phrases. Sax is complicated......I think it is the most complex instrument to the human voice. Really cool song!!! Take care. Greg Thanks so much, Greg. You mean a lot to me. Marty,
Engaging tune with a rich vocal turn, hitting on the right notes of sadness and longing. Good write and stellar mix. Solos in BIAB are always a tricky thing—sometimes they work just great on the first stand . . . and other times you have to labor over them. I absolutely love how you slow down the tempo at the end of that solo—a brilliant touch!
Hope all is well in your world,
Deej Thanks for noticing the emotions, Deej. Yes, there are many times when BiaB soloists work perfectly on the first go. Sometimes the key and the chord progression works perfectly, and other times not so much. But that's the same in real life. In my humble opinion, your best so far. And that's even before the slowed down section, which - for me - takes it up a notch, even more. And the video is beautiful. You are a real sensitive musician, and - from our brief conversations between one song comment and another - a great human being. Both show in this song, and how. Bravo - keep going.
P.S. about the "better singer" comment ... it's true, neither of us are Freddie Mercury or anything. BUT: the emotion with which you sing is yours and yours alone. I've often thought of delegating singing duty to others, in my own songs, whenever there's a need for an actually sung melody. But: no. If I did that, the whole emotionally charged, authentic atmosphere would dissipate immediately, I feel. Same with you ... you sing and sing well, and comfortably well enough to communicate what you want, in the way you want it in. So ... please sing and don't worry :-) Thanks for sharing this with us :-) Hello, James. Thanks so much, my friend. You mean a lot to me. Strange, huh? I sing along with almost all of your songs and I see another new one where I'm headed next.
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Your vocal is good and it conveys the emotion of the lyrics well.
Your tag say "country" but it's not that. It's got a hint of 60s folk.
I enjoyed the song. Good lyrics and melody.
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Great song and a good job with it.
Platonic.... Another word for "No".
I enjoyed the song
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Marty:
Your attention to detail is obvious.
Nice work,good song.
Thanks for sharing
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Touching lyrics, maybe quite common situation and you have expressed that feeling really convincingly. Emotional heartbreaking vocal delivery, this song doesn't need another singer. Nice mellow band and good work with the sax, the slow down is very creative choice.
Janne Thanks, Janne. I always appreciate you comments. Awesome tune Marty. I think your vocal was perfect for the tune. Excellent lyric and loved the backtrack. Loved the sax. Thanks, Scott. Man, I totally appreciate the comments you give both here and elsewhere. I like it! Nothing jumps out needing improvement, except perhaps boosting the vocal a hair (but that could be my old ears). I don't see anyone else mentioning the volume of the vocal, so it's probably just my old ears. No issue with the vocalist at all - your voice sounds fine here. Thanks, David. Ha. I hear ya. My ears are older than yours. Hi Marty really great song love it very well done my friend thanks for sharing Eric Thanks, Eric. I really like your playing, man. Always so good to hear from you. Hi Marty
WOW this is a real hit
Sounds cool
Great sung
And the sax solo fits perfectly
Really good work
Many greetings
Andi ;-) Thanks, Andi. Hey, Charley's gone back to school today. Talk soon. Marty, Beautiful (platonic) love tune. You know your bass Vocals A+. Sax is VERY consistent to my ears. Love what you did at 2:50, very cool shift. Listens very well. Neat Vid too. Thank you for sharing. Misha. P.S. I tried to come up with with constructive suggestion, so I listened to it several times on different sets of headphones. Neutral AKG's (my studio headphones) and consumer pair (which has enhanced bass, as most of them do). While tune sounded great on a neutral pair, the consumer set was a bit too bass rich. Also, your vocals are great, but I think a bit dry, given overall composition. A little reverb? Thanks, Misha. Excellent suggestions. Of course, to me, "bass rich" has a good ring.
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A very nice love song, Marty. To risk ruining a friendship by professing stronger feelings...it's always a tough call. I don't think you need to look for a better singer.
Regards,
Leon Thank you, Leon. I almost missed this one for some reason and I am really glad I didn't. Def one of your best. I have an affinity for the subject matter because it was basically the story of my early adult years. That aside, I loved the song itself, the terrific vocal, the sax and the great ending. Like I said, one of your best for sure. Hello, Bob. Thanks so much. Man, what a fun song BSides Blues is. Did the vocal yesterday You're a good writer and I love the blues. Thanks for the invite. Can't wait to hear the final. Your vocal is good and it conveys the emotion of the lyrics well.
Your tag say "country" but it's not that. It's got a hint of 60s folk.
I enjoyed the song. Good lyrics and melody. Thanks, Scott. I never add any keywords. I just go with what the algorithm suggest, and I thought it was weird it suggested country, too. Great song and a good job with it.
Platonic.... Another word for "No".
I enjoyed the song Haha. You're right, Herb. "Yeah, we're just friends. So let's keep it that way." Marty:
Your attention to detail is obvious.
Nice work,good song.
Thanks for sharing Thank you, Billy.
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Hi Marty,
Great composition. The mix is excellent. The whole is very pleasant. I appreciated. Well done.
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