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Nice song with a nice message. I like the way it the sound and instruments increase (builds) towards the end. Thanks, Joe, for taking time to listen and comment! I appreciate it! T
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what a great song. kinda reminds of ELO, or believe it or not "The Beatles". I love the all around production of the song, and the vocals are spot on.
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Hi Tory.
Wow! What a sound. This is a fantastic production. It really sizzles. You certainly have the knack for getting the most out of an arrangement. I love the way that this song feels immediately comfortable and from the start, it has the overtones of a promise of an excellent musical journey, and it doesn't disappoint. You and Ron had done a great job. I love the hook "get busy living or get busy dying"! There's a lot of meaning in those words.
It's two enthusiastic thumbs up for me!
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MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2026
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Hi Torrey outstanding work love it you never disappoint thanks FMM
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Another super Torrey and Ron creation...I loved it from the get go...your stylized (very Torrey Bliss) guitar sound and solos are always so tasteful and apropos...I love the lyrics and the positive message...your vocals are stellar and the harmonies (as usual) are tight and unique...I've been waiting to hear your next post for a while (you needed to get back to this side of the pond I guess) and I'm certainly not disappointed...keep the Glass Gate open brother! Thanks Dan, your comments are always such a tremendous encouragement to me! T
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Really solid rock tune! Love the song, vocals, instrumentation, arrangement, mix and production. Did I leave anything out? Don't think so. This is about perfect. Especially liked the placement of your solo and how that transitioned back into the vocals. The Ibanez Artist series consisted of many models but most had really hot pickups, and those with solid bodies could top ten pounds (a load!). Whichever one it was sounded really fine in your hands. I don't think I'd touch a thing on this one either. Thanks so much! Yes that Ibanez is a heavy beast! Over 10 pounds easily! The pickups scream! To think that I used to wear that thing 4 hours a night, 5 nights a week...crazy! T
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Nice message and well delivered, Torrey. One suggestion: the word "wisdom" in the chorus is emphasized on the wrong syllable which is a bit unusual to the ear. I understand it rhymes with 'yet to come' but maybe there are alternate word choices. This is a nit-picky thing but wanted to mention it.
Overall, this was a good write and listen IMHO.
Dewey
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Some favourite Waoist Adages:
#1: Play on the Way.
#13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you.
#58: Bring consciousness to it.
#63: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made.
#92: Be Love Now, the rest will come on its own.
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Torrey, You really nailed this one!
Loved that hook!
Great vocal and mix.
Forbidden fruit causes many jams!
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Thanks Scott,
I never picked up on that Lennon song and lyric until you mentioned it! I actually went back in and changed the song to include John's name in the lyrics. Hopefully I didn't borrow too much from him here!
TB
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Thanks David, Ronnie Noel, Eric, Waoband, Mario and Dewey( I read your comment about the wrong syllable emphasis and have decided it's not something I need to address now.
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The lyric speaks well to the philosophy of making the most of every day and of keeping dreams alive. Janice wanted to especially note the poignancy of the lines below: “Notebooks filled with my shattered dreams Full of words that no one reads” Your vocals sound great, the solo is powerful and that old Ibanez surely was happy to be played.  We do LOVE a shuffle! Nice group of session players too. We hope the best is yet to come for all of us! J&B
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Torrey & Ron,
A strong write. Nice melody, too. The chorus takes off....Nice!
Nice tracks. Well mixed.
Sweet vocals and BGVs.
Quality guitar solo. That 40 year old Ibanez sounds great.
I always enjoy listening to your Music. (they aren't "just songs").
And, again...I know folks always reference The Beatles, but MAN! do you remind me of Todd Rundgren (I hope you recognize that as a HUGE compliment) with some Badfinger sprinkled into the mix. A great Sound.
fj Agree with all that!!! ......you have a sound, and I believe I have also compared it to Todd Rundgren.......I'm a huge fan of his, and yours!! Great stuff!! Take care. Greg
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The lyric speaks well to the philosophy of making the most of every day and of keeping dreams alive. Janice wanted to especially note the poignancy of the lines below: “Notebooks filled with my shattered dreams Full of words that no one reads” Your vocals sound great, the solo is powerful and that old Ibanez surely was happy to be played. We do LOVE a shuffle! Nice group of session players too. We hope the best is yet to come for all of us! J&B J&B, Awesome encouraging words! thanks, TB
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Torrey & Ron,
A strong write. Nice melody, too. The chorus takes off....Nice!
Nice tracks. Well mixed.
Sweet vocals and BGVs.
Quality guitar solo. That 40 year old Ibanez sounds great.
I always enjoy listening to your Music. (they aren't "just songs").
And, again...I know folks always reference The Beatles, but MAN! do you remind me of Todd Rundgren (I hope you recognize that as a HUGE compliment) with some Badfinger sprinkled into the mix. A great Sound.
fj Agree with all that!!! ......you have a sound, and I believe I have also compared it to Todd Rundgren.......I'm a huge fan of his, and yours!! Great stuff!! Take care. Greg Thanks Greg! I'm not that familiar with Todd Rundgren outside of the radio hits, but I'll gladly take the positive comments! T
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Torrey, I believe you have a very distinct sound that is uniquely yours. This is a high quality production with awesome vocals and a ripping guitar solo that also carries an inspirational message. I loved it all, Tom
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Torrey, I believe you have a very distinct sound that is uniquely yours. This is a high quality production with awesome vocals and a ripping guitar solo that also carries an inspirational message. I loved it all, Tom Can't thank you enough Tom for the wonderful comments! TB
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Torrey,
Great sound on this . . . your vocal is terrific and the whole song has a Steely Dan feel, but unique and all yours. Excellent harmonies . . . well-balanced against the lead vocal. Terrific write, even better tune. Outstanding!
All my best,
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Torrey,
Great sound on this . . . your vocal is terrific and the whole song has a Steely Dan feel, but unique and all yours. Excellent harmonies . . . well-balanced against the lead vocal. Terrific write, even better tune. Outstanding!
All my best,
Deej Thanks Deej! I appreciate the kind words! TB
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Torrey,
"Get busy living or get busy dying". - Nice!
Really well produced tune. Excellent lyrics. Solo is hot! Rich arrangement, super vocals, just good song all around. Sounds like a lost ELO tune.
Thank you for sharing.
Misha.
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