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Hi Folks. This was in the oven for more than it needs to be. I think it's done, but your honest & constructive critique on any aspect of the tune is always welcomed. Thank you for listening! Mariana TrenchLyrics: Mama said: -I want you to be happy. Papa said: -Do not cross fine red lines. A stranger whispered softly in my ear: -Don't toss your precious pearls in a front of a swine. A man from church had preached of forgiveness- Paying debt for my sins.. But then she entered the door and left nothing but wind. There's no time for contrition, sharpening sword of revenge. Give me your hand and I will show you the depth of Mariana Trench A friend told live life to your fullest, A foe told me to count my days. I found a note written by a stranger, saying: "Man has to find his own ways". Servant of Law spoke of compassion, Sending soldiers to die. He was looking for signs, but there was nothing but lies. There's no time for contrition, Sharpening sword of revenge Give me your hand and I will show you the depth of Mariana Trench Give me your hand and I will show you the beauty of Mariana Trench Tech stuff: Lyrics/vocals me. Band: 2476:Bass, Acoustic, Held Sw 085 2638:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm CountryBentNoteJohn Sw 085 968:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountrySwingCleanA-B Sw 085 530:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Hank Sw 085 4147:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm NashCoolSw16HeldArpTremolo Sw16 075 2557:Cello, Background SlowWaltz Sw 085 2856:Harmonica, Background Synths of Halion. Recorded in Cakewalk.
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VERY cool.
The depths of the trench, despair & desire.
Every thing sounds as it should be - nothing extraneous and nothing missing.
That's a delicate balance to achieve.
the delay/echo of the outro harmonica was extra nice.
Great story Misha, terrific performance too.
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Misha,
Mysterious, brooding and a great chord progression. You do these songs so well.
Your vocal is excellent - love the production and tracks selection. The piano sounds great!
Loved it!
Bob
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Misha.
Your lyrics as always are as deep as that trench.
Interesting and pleasing to the ear.
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Misha,
You do not write songs. You write 4-minute novels set to music.
Amazing.
And always thought-provoking.
Excellent production. As always. Your arrangements are so well thought out.
That might be the cleanest sound I've ever heard from a BIAB piano.
A very clean, crisp mix.
Creative.
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You easily have the most unique musical style of anyone on these forums. It's always a cool treat to listen to the music you create.
This is no different.... This one has a very interesting meaning ....at least as I see it.... another love story.
Nice job.
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I love your storytelling, Misha. It's always a bit mystical, I like that a lot. The production is also really good, there's absolutely nothing to complain about. Great job 
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Misha,
What a great story.
You write some of the most in-depth lyrics and set them perfectly in the most intriguing chord progressions and backing tracks.
I think it is done to perfection,
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As usual, a song that takes me somewhere unexpected.
Bright mix - a bit less busy than usual, but that's an observation, not a complaint.
No critiques - cool song.
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This is a song that lives up to its name – very deep.
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Really well done, Misha, loved the story and the arrangement.
Mix sounds fabulous through the phones. Good stuff!
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Misha...this is a super track....the pauses are so well placed and poignant...you did a magnificent job of conveying the story with the marriage of lyric and music style and performance...your vocal was compelling...I really enjoyed everything about this piece!
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DEEEP! Trench deep. Always love your lyrics, Misha, and you write such cool musical accompaniment for them. Whenever I try to pick out a line or two that really knocked me, I end up complying the whole story. Your vocal delivery is so good --perfect. I can't imagine anyone else. Yep, the mix is perfect to my ears.
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Misha
Superb, mysterious and evocative.
But aren't they always!
Excellent.
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I love listening to the genre of Misha. This song is magnetic and mesmerizing. Again, brilliant lyrics
Your voice is in top form here.
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Excellent tune Misha. Just loved the mix. So clear and instrumentation separation. Super vocal and lyric. Very cool story. Well done
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Cool blues, I like Slavic flavors in the melody. Nice story, very very deep  I really like this line: "But then she entered the door and left nothing but wind". Excellent mix, vocal details bring lively and intimate feel. I like the cello sounding like from The Game Of Thrones, that's very nice break. And the ending is very beautiful and mystical (actually, I was hoping to hear a Chinese gong as the last sound). Janne
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That is one outstanding production Misha. Like floyd alluded to your lyrics are like a novelette.
And wow were those words showcased by the melody.
They make one think about the ambiguities of life indeed.
Your vocal is powerful and nuanced and we much liked the forward placement in the mix.
And speaking of the mix it is excellent and wonderfully showcases the piano and harmonica.
The cello was a nice choice also.
In summary it is deserving of many listens and contemplation.
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Thank you forgiving this time, your support & awesome feedback!
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Hi Misha,
A most wonderful song and story told/sung with that mysterious voice of yours.
Great!
I can only agree with the words of all that wrote their posts to you.
I also enjoyed the instruments you used, especially that piano.
And you mixed them so bright.
I enjoyed it very much,
Hans
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