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Hi Folks. Here is a new one for your consideration. A vocal collaboration with Janice M. and a guest Tamara V. playing sections on domra. Bud recorded Janice's vocals and was very helpful in mixing process. Critical feedback is welcomed. Thank you for giving this time. Missing Pages Lyrics: You got your foot on my heart's throttle. You are my master - I am your genie in a bottle. Sun is so hot, the asphalt is melting. Cannons are quiet when muses belly dancing. I am falling asleep, counting endless heard of fluffy sheep Stars will not fall as rocks to the ground, World's diary missing pages Mary goes round, round and round Seconds, hours, days and ages I am like a snake in a plastic bucket, you are my master and I am your puppet. Pick up your phone honey, can't you hear it ringing? Muses are deaf when cannons are singing I am falling asleep, counting endless heard of fluffy sheep. Stars will not fall like rocks to the ground, Cat will not share the secrets he keeps Mary goes round, round and round Making the world dance under your feet. Tech stuf: Lyrics-me Vocals: Janice Merritt & me Domra- Tamara Volskaya I am playing short section on melodica. BIAB: 683:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 120 2935:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm FolkPulse8thsFintan Ev 110 3716:Guitar, Baritone Acoustic, Rhythm AmericanaFolkStrum Ev 110 2364:Synth, ElectroFlutes, Rhythm Pop Ev 085 1265:Synth Pad, PopShiningSoft Ev 120 3946:Guitar, Electric, BackgroundRhythm Fusion16thsBrent Ev16 110 3762:Guitar, Nylon, Rhythm PartidoAltoRamon Ev16 100 1877:Fiddle, Soloist CountryRob Ev 120 1155:Organ, B3, Rhythm Reggae Ev16 100 621:Pedal Steel, Background Easy Ev 136 RealDrums in style:NashvilleRadioPop8ths^2-a:Cut Time , b:Snare, Hihat Synths of NI and Korg. Recorded in Cakewalk.
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Misha, Tamara, Janice and Bud,
Loved the groove on this one.
Great vocals and lyrics.
Super backing tracks, great instrumentation
Super mix.
Loved it!
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WOW. This is a great listen.
The production is exquisite.
The vocals are excellent. The change from Misha to Janice is seamless and works well.
Misha this is your best vocal ever. Nicely balanced, easy to catch every word.
The domra is well done. (I did have to look that up)
SO very original (like ALL of your work).
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Very trippy and very cool track!!! Really interesting lyrics to boot!!! Janice is ALWAYS a great choice!! Really nicely done in writing and production!!! Take care. Greg
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1st - the scat duet solo FABULOUS!
The rest - fabulous too.
REALLY good work and a terrific mix.
Cheers
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Misha,
This is excellent! Love the combination of voices. You and Janice sound great.
The production is stellar. Awesome sound and song.
Bob
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Wow,
Such a cool song and a great arrangement man!
I loved it!
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Misha, Janice, Tamara and Bud,
Great song, great vocals. I loved everything in it!
Misha, just yesterday I enjoyed your song with Ray and a few hours later you come up with this new fabulous song.
How do you do that?
Anyway, I can only agree with the others here, wow!
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Very interesting, mix of instruments, and mix of major and minor modes to create a fully textured performance. Almost sounds like a play, being acted out. I can picture people on a stage moving and singing to this. Fantastic
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Mario, Thank you for listening and your positive comments here and on SC! --- FJ, Thank you for giving this time and kind words! Obviously Janice is a singer, I just mumble, but her vocals is something for me to look up to. --- Greg, Thank you for chiming in and your support! --- Ray, Thank you for listening and positive words! --- Bob, Thank you for listening and your support here and on SC! --- David, Thank you for listening & your support! --- Hans, Thank you for your support and kind words! Ray's tune is fairly recent and Ray is the one behind 95% of it. This tune was in making for quite some time  --- Elliott, Thank you for listening an your support!
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I love it.
Everything.
Lots of great ideas.
You guys have really done a great job in every regard.
I surprised just HOW good your vocals work together.
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Misha, Tamara, Janice and Bud,
Loved the groove on this one.
Great vocals and lyrics.
Super backing tracks, great instrumentation
Super mix.
Loved it! Thank you Mario! Janice
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Misha, Tamara, Janice
Superb in every way. A great listen - everyone at the top of their game.
Peter
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Holy WOW!! You three really make great music together. Misha, you know how much I really enjoy your song writing, and this one is way over the top. Of course, any song with Janice in it STARTS over the top. Seriously, man, whatever song of yours I'm listening to is my favorite, but I think this one is the tops. I love the rhythm and melody. Everything so darn entertaining. And, yeow!. There is so much in the mix and nothing in the way of the magic you three made. So glad you gave Tamara the final word. Superbly splendid!
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This is easily your best IMHO. So much really good stuff packed into just over 3 minutes. Kudos to all involved.
It was really refreshing to hear Janice stepping out of her normal comfort zone and she did it so well. Your vocal is really well done too. Easy to listen to and understand as was mentioned.
Man, what a great project.
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Misha, Tamara, Janice and Bud,
This is a super-dooper listen! Absolutely superb.
The production is outstanding, and the presentation is top shelf.
Very impressive work from everyone.
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WOW. This is a great listen.
The production is exquisite.
The vocals are excellent. The change from Misha to Janice is seamless and works well.
Misha this is your best vocal ever. Nicely balanced, easy to catch every word.
The domra is well done. (I did have to look that up)
SO very original (like ALL of your work).
fj Very trippy and very cool track!!! Really interesting lyrics to boot!!! Janice is ALWAYS a great choice!! Really nicely done in writing and production!!! Take care. Greg 1st - the scat duet solo FABULOUS!
The rest - fabulous too.
REALLY good work and a terrific mix. Misha,
This is excellent! Love the combination of voices. You and Janice sound great.
The production is stellar. Awesome sound and song.
Bob Thanks guys for mentioning my small role in Misha’s big project! J&B
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Really enjoyable! Sounds like it was a fun one to produce too.
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What makes this song so exciting that I cannot categorize it, so nice mix of different styles, world music combined with pop in a unique way. Beautiful melody highlighted especially when Janice sings the chorus, nice Chrissie Hynde like tone in her low range. Quite dreamish lyrics, but I wasn't falling asleep while listening.
Enjoyed the instrumentation, domra is a pleasant addition to your band. The scat parts are funny.
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Wow, really good Misha! One of your best, no doubt. Great vocal from both you and Janice! Loved the scat, although for me I would have liked Janice's scat to be at the same volume as yours. But, no one else mentioned that which means I'm wrong  Like Floyd I needed to google domra, sounds great. Excellent!
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