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Originally Posted By: Deej56
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Really nice . . . that acoustic guitar falls so softly on the ears and sets up Janice’s sweet vocal. Nice harmonies throughout. Good write. Like that fiddle an awful lot. Excellent production and arrangement. Nice touch with the banjo. Top stuff . . . good luck with it!

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Thanks man. Those are very kind words that spoke to our hoped for objectives. Much appreciated!

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Janice Bud & floyd

Beautiful delicate song. Lovely acoustic bed and superb lead and harmony vocals (you two always blend so well).

Nice remix Bud, clear and pretty.

Excellent song.

Peter

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J&B and Floyd,

I really picked up on the FJ connection with the fist strains of the intro! IT's a beautiful tune that you really did a nice job updating! Wow what a wonderful job on the vocal Janice ( and Fj also). Bud you produced this in pro style once again!

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REALLY REALLY Beautiful song!!!!! I could have imagined Bonnie Raitt singing this, although I don't think she could do much better than Janice!!! Very nice work by all!!!! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
I recall that song from a ways back.

I like this acoustic remix a lot. Nice work.


Thank you Herb. Glad you liked it. Sometimes remixes work for us and other times, well … smile

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Originally Posted By: firesong
J&B and Floyd...you guys make a great writing, producing and mastering team...first off Floyd's lyrics are always great and his melodies are top-notch...I love the track especially the fiddle solo (reminds me of the track from Ken Burns Civil War documentary)...Janice your vocal is superb and fits the melody so well...for my two cents worth I would have loved to hear a more dynamic chorus with more variance from the verses...I think a harmony above the lead could help with that...BUT this is one man's opinion and two cents is really all it's worth...you guys are a great team and produce such superb music!


Glad you liked it. We got lucky with that fiddle solo eight years ago and left it alone smile

Regarding the vocal arrangement. We appreciate your thoughtful comments. We’ve listened to this version off and on for eight years are are quite used to it by now. smile Plus it’s on an album release of Merrit/floyd jane tunes so changing it would be outa the picture at this point. The proverbial fork has been stuck. smile

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Thanks to all who mentioned my small part in this...
(there's no one I'd rather make music with...)

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Originally Posted By: NigelSpiers
Hi Guys,

Good song with a good chorus.

I particularly liked the banjo for a bit of variation in the last verse.

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Thanks Nigel. I was always a bit conflicted about the banjo so thanks for mentioning it.

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Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
First a new song with Floyd, Janice and Bud, then one with Janice & Bud with Floyd. What a greet start to the day.

Such an excellent mix, Bud. You surround those amazing vocals with such interesting accompaniment, and my listening can concentrate on any one of them at any time.

Such a good write. Way to go, Kollab Kids.


Thank you Marty! An all acoustic approach would seemingly be easy due to our bluegrass years but it has its own challenges so we are happy you liked it.

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I suspect I heard this before, but I can barely remember my own songs.

Great vocals, excellent arrangement (I like how you held off introducing the banjo), but it's the lyrics that get me on this song.

That's one heck of a write. laugh


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Hi Folks ...

I was almost positive I commented on this song yesterday - apparently not. Man, when ya get old, the circles your brain goes in aren't always perfectly round!

That was a real sweet listen. Loved the lyric! Of course, Janice's voice is a big plus. And that Jane guy was pretty dang good when he showed up.

Nice job!

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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Lovely song. What a beautiful collaboration. Violin was so nice with your voice Janice. Well done


Thank you Scott!

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Originally Posted By: musician17
Beautiful. I agree with Bob (rsdean), the lines he highlights are stunning. The whole production is great, though. Janice, her usual high standard. Floyd: ditto, beautiful, unobtrusive harmonies. Slick, professional job, on the production/mastering side - not that I'm an expert in that, but there we are smile Well done!


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Originally Posted By: Elliott Kayne
Great lyrics, production and performances, use of real tracks. The mixes clean and professional



Thank you for listening and commenting!

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Originally Posted By: PROJECT M
Hello Janice, Floyd and Bud
Very impressive song
The melody is brought out so beautifully by Janice and the background track
This is really very well done
And that it sounds so good then makes it perfect
Great collaboration
Many greetings
Andi ;-)


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Originally Posted By: David Snyder

Hey I really like this!

I love this style of music and you do it so well.

Very earthy and real.

Great lyrics, vocals and production. Nice!


Earthy and real is what we strive for.
Thank you!

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Originally Posted By: MarioD
You all are so talented it is scary!
Super write!
"dark clouds moving in while you are moving out" what a great line!
The acoustic backing band fits perfectly with the vocals.
Outstanding mix.
Loved it




That is greatly appreciated Mario. That line came while sitting on the porch on a stormy morning. And floyd wrapped it in a lot of goodness smile

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Originally Posted By: PeterF
Janice Bud & floyd

Beautiful delicate song. Lovely acoustic bed and superb lead and harmony vocals (you two always blend so well).

Nice remix Bud, clear and pretty.

Excellent song.

Peter


Thanks Peter! It was a pleasant revisit.

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I love the acoustic sound. Fiddle is a nice touch. Fine performance and production.

"If you're hanging 'round to see if I'm going to fall apart
Way to go, good job, you're off to a damn good start"

Love that couplet.

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Good song, guys. This sounds much better than what I have listened to live in North Texas, where a lot of Americana gets played. Sometimes live is better, sometimes not. Classic lyrical theme.

Janice is a better vocalist than most. I imagine this song will get picked up sooner or later.

This is a prime example of what can come out of BIAB.

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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
J&B and Floyd,

I really picked up on the FJ connection with the fist strains of the intro! IT's a beautiful tune that you really did a nice job updating! Wow what a wonderful job on the vocal Janice ( and Fj also). Bud you produced this in pro style once again!

Thanks, TB


Thank you Torrey. We have certainly enjoyed that fj connection over the last decade!

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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
REALLY REALLY Beautiful song!!!!! I could have imagined Bonnie Raitt singing this, although I don't think she could do much better than Janice!!! Very nice work by all!!!! Take care. Greg


Thank you very much Greg.

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Thanks to all who mentioned my small part in this...
(there's no one I'd rather make music with...)


Thank you! Small part? Nope BIG PART - co-write all the way.

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Originally Posted By: dcuny
I suspect I heard this before, but I can barely remember my own songs.

Great vocals, excellent arrangement (I like how you held off introducing the banjo), but it's the lyrics that get me on this song.

That's one heck of a write. laugh


Thank you. … a bunch. Everything we have learned about songwriting has sprung from our collabs with floyd over the years.

Glad the banjo worked for you.

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Originally Posted By: Al-David
Hi Folks ...

I was almost positive I commented on this song yesterday - apparently not. Man, when ya get old, the circles your brain goes in aren't always perfectly round!

That was a real sweet listen. Loved the lyric! Of course, Janice's voice is a big plus. And that Jane guy was pretty dang good when he showed up.

Nice job!

Alan


Thanks! That jane guy was present from beginning to end. smile

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Originally Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm
I love the acoustic sound. Fiddle is a nice touch. Fine performance and production.

"If you're hanging 'round to see if I'm going to fall apart
Way to go, good job, you're off to a damn good start"

Love that couplet.


Thank you! And more thanks for mentioning the couplet.

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Originally Posted By: Planobilly
Good song, guys. This sounds much better than what I have listened to live in North Texas, where a lot of Americana gets played. Sometimes live is better, sometimes not. Classic lyrical theme.

Janice is a better vocalist than most. I imagine this song will get picked up sooner or later.

This is a prime example of what can come out of BIAB.

Cheers,

Billy


We appreciate that Billy. A world of great music springs from that area and being favorably
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