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Morning Folks,
Greg's guitar and image finally settled in, the master done and a hastily 30mins of selfie filming and here we have:



Thanks to those who offered suggestions and encouragement.


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Ray,

Good Video.

The Mix sounds really good. Balanced.

I enjoyed watching Greg play his part...

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Ray,
Good Video.
The Mix sounds really good. Balanced.
I enjoyed watching Greg play his part...
fj

Thanks Floyd,
Greg was going to do an additional part standing up but seeing the draft he decided enough was enough. I think he was right.


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Got a slightly early preview of this gem because I'm Subscribed to you YT channel. This is a really good song, Ray. Love that bass and Grey was the perfect choice. Excellent mix as always. I really enjoyed the videos. Actually playing and singing is by far the better way to go. Well done!


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Hi Ray
Top song
And the video is really great
Greg fits perfectly to the song - really cool
The song is really fun
Many greetings
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Hello Ray,

If I hear this song without any introduction I would immediatly know it must be a Ray song.
What a nice video with Greg playing the lead in the same flow as your singing.
And you were very present in this song. No hidden vocals or whatever, they were just there!
So, a very nice song from you and Greg.
But what a remarkably short time it took you to mix and master this song. 30 minutes??? Great!

I enjoyed it,
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Your and Greg's happy smiles in the video go well with your happy song.
It's a kinda odd song but catchy as hell. I like it!

BTW, you wrote 'Grey Loyacano' in the video.

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Thanks Folks,
I've fixed Grey to Greg...nice that you noticed!
30 minutes to film my part of the video Hans.
A new one coming at the end of the week.


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rayc,

It's fun rock.
The video is great.
Both the vocals and the accompaniment are exactly rock.
Verse's chord progression is unusual for you, it's fairly normal, smooth and easy to listen to.
However, when it comes to Chorus, your characteristics stand out.
The contrast is interesting.
Enjoyed my listen and watch a lot.

Best regards.

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Well done, (I normally am averse to happy songs).
The video is cool too.

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Originally Posted By: rayc
Thanks Folks,
I've fixed Grey to Greg...nice that you noticed!
30 minutes to film my part of the video Hans.
A new one coming at the end of the week.

I THOUGHT Grey was an odd first name, and it's a zany last name. You can call him Rose and he'll sound as sweet.


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Originally Posted By: BabuMusic

I THOUGHT Grey was an odd first name, and it's a zany last name. You can call him Rose and he'll sound as sweet.

Them Texans sure have fancy labels.
Thanks Marty.


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Hey Ray, this is really, really fun.

Excellent mix and parts.

It made me, well...it made me...

Happy!

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Way to go! Surely the video got a smile from your wife, didn’t it?

Cool video and the looks on yours and Greg’s faces fit the message so well.
The ending with Greg was perfect too.

Both the song and the video made us happy!

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That's a dark side of happiness smile

Ray,
fun tune. Greg looks mighty serious. Sounds wide, yet mix is crisp. Good job of putting video together. Gave it 2 spins, sorry no suggestions, sounds great to my ears. Thank you for sharing.

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Ray and company, this sounds great.
Great mix and vocal.
I wouldn't change a thing.


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clap.

clap.

clap.


See what I did there? wink

Liked it before. I still like it after the video. laugh


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Ray,

Great song and video. The production is outstanding. Absolutely great mix.

Excellent vocals as well - loved it!

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Excellent tune Ray. The fellow playing guitar has some serious horsepower sitting behind him. Well done


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Ray

That came out really well, enjoyed the video and the bass part was excellent.

Peter

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