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Wow those words tell a story !!! and no one does it better then you well done


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Originally Posted by DC Ron
Floyd, breathtakingly beautiful. Just no words to convey the power of this tune for me. I agree that this soloist sounds like he's playing perfectly to your tune. And just between us, if I could play piano like this I'd never use piano RealTracks. Bravo!

Thanks for the wonderful comments, Ron.

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I agree with the others - great song, lovely lyric and the piano was just right for the song.
Excellent as always.

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Indeed, this guitar solo sounds like it was made for this song. I agree, there's always a good soloist to be found in BIAB. Sometimes it just needs a little regenerating and editing.

So you played the piano yourself? Wow, that sounds really good!
Excellent vocal as always.

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Beautiful.

Wow.

One of the best ensemble of instruments I've heard. I always love the cello, and it works so well here. I agree about the guitar solo.

Emotive vocal.

A slow dancing song. Fade to black.

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Very nice. You're doing a good job with the piano. I just recently started back playing the piano. Such a fun thing to do. It gives a totally different perspective from the guitar based stuff.

What piano samples/ synth are you using?

I agree that BB gives some really good leads. However I don't think that one in the song was a good fit. The tone was not as compatible with the feel of the song as it should have been. It was too "Carlos" for the song.

Other than that.... Really good job.


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Originally Posted by NigelSpiers
Hi Floyd,

Excellent song and also good piano playing and vocals.

I must admit I was waiting for the bass and drums to come in but that's just me.

Also I would have liked the guitar solo at double the volume and half the reverb to match the vocals volume.

Excellent - would love to hear a remix.

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Nigel - thanks for listening and for the mention of the song and piano.

I cannot imagine listening to a production like this and having my thoughts be "waiting for bass and drums".
I chose to had a very subtle bass that simply played root notes. Under the piano and so subtle that you might have to Listen to hear it. I stand by that choice as a producer. The piano handles the bass just fine. The piano also handles the percussive side. If you were going to add drums to this, I'd be curious and interested in what you think that might be and what that might add.

Double the volume on the solo? That would make it so loud you couldn't hear anything else.
As far as I am concerned, the guitar solo is at the perfect level (the same level as the vocal).
Perhaps some weirdness in your listening environment causes the solo to seem low to you.
And the tone is perfect. Rich, emotional, crying. Just what I wanted it to be.

I've been steadily producing songs for over a decade (and actually started 40 years ago). In all that time and all the songs that I have produced, I am more satisfied with this production than any I've ever done.
There will not be a re-mix.

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Originally Posted by MarioD
Originally Posted by rsdean
Floyd,

Heartbreakingly beautiful... Exquisite lyrics and vocal.

Love the piano. You play so well. Yes, that solo is perfect, as is the pro-mix. All the tracks work.

You are the master!

Bob

I completely agree with Bob and I couldn't have said it any better.

Yes, you are the master.

Loved it

Much appreciated, Mario...

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Wow, really like this one, Floyd!

Very nice work on the piano, and love the vocal, very emotive. Also like the strings.

I agree the guitar solo works well. What I often find with the BIAB generated solos I hear on here, the solo can be very good but the transition out of the solo back to the verse can be weak, ending on a note that doesn't support the vocal. But, that's not the case here.

Beautiful song, very much enjoyed.

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Beautiful, Floyd.
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Originally Posted by Greg Johnson
STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!!! Just the right amount of arrangement!! This brings the intensity of emotion that few songs ever can!!! Wonderful lyric!!! I particularly love...

only heartbreak can teach
some sins run deeper
than forgiveness can reach
but I'm reaching

PERFECT!!!

One of your best vocals ever!!!
Pretty much flawless from my point of view my friend!!!!

Take care. Greg

Thanks for the great review, Greg. That is high praise coming from a writer of your caliber.

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Originally Posted by animarorecords
floyd,

It's a very moving song. Beautiful!
Great vocals.
It's a wonderful piece with a slow tempo, piano and vocals, and the classic ballad style.
Hand input is very effective for songs like this.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

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Originally Posted by dcuny
Whew! I gave it a listen in my headphones, and wondered what's this weird resonance I'm hearing? I couldn't figure it out, and no one else mentioned it, so I figured I'd just give the song a listen tomorrow.

Finally, my son walked by, pointed, and said "Dad, you've got the speakers on." blush

All right, with that out of the way...

Lovely. Intimate and close. Piano is dead simple, just like you've been asking for on that other thread. Cello and guitar sound great - the distortion on the guitar adds a nice edge to an otherwise sweet arrangement of sounds. When the strings come in, it widens the sound wonderfully.

Vocal is fantastic, bringing life to the grief-filled lament.

Once again, a master class on showing how it's done! laugh

I did that same thing recently. I spent WAY too long soloing tracks and thinking "What?!?! is making that weird echo-y sound????"
Thanks for the nice comments...

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Originally Posted by BabuMusic
Ditto on the period! This is wonderfully crafted from the songwriting to the arrangement, band selection (the piano player is my favorite), and the presentation. Hey, wait... I got all the way through the first time, and realized I never heard the bass. Now that's odd for me...

Oh, it's bowing with the strings. What an extraordinary, beautiful song, Floyd. You have such a huge range of goodness.

Marty - thanks for the mention of the piano player smile
The Bass is actually simply the root note played on the beat. At a fairly low level. Just to give some support to the piano (who really handles the bass).
It's there-if-you-listen. That is what I was after.


Originally Posted by firesong
Floyd...this is certainly a track to be proud of...the piano is the key...the simple metering is the perfect palate for a tender ballad and with the strings (exquisite) and cello...man that melts a heart...the song is quintessential floyd jane! so well written and produced...stylistically one of my favorites of yours...your musicianship captured me on this one for sure! so good!

Much appreciated, Dan. I've really only learned to play the piano this past year. That has helped with strings, of course. Still learning.

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Really beautiful - lyrics, arrangement, singing, melody especially in the chorus. So light arrangement and gentle mix, I really appreciate this right after making a song filled with guitars and mixed to the max... that's why I was expecting the drum battery to fill the end like in a classic ballad, but I'm glad this was different - instruments perfectly balanced with the mood. And yes, that solo guitar has a heartbreking tone, perfect choice... And I enjoyed how you sang the title so emotionally.

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Originally Posted by Dewey_MI
probably a dated phrase but 'you killed it', Floyd (this is a very good compliment for all you youngin's)! Love the solo BIAB created. It was a nice compliment as you noted to the piano (great job by the way). I also like the placement of the hook in the chorus.

Dewey

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FJ, That may be one of your most expressive emotive vocals. The writing is superb. The piano is the perfect padded bed for the supporting fills and solo. Fantastic use of real tracks. I found this extremely moving. My eyes were moist by the end, Tom

Much appreciated, Tom...

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Floyd.
You're royalty where this style is concerned.
Tasteful sounds. Nothing imposes.
Excellent lyric.

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Originally Posted by musician17
"some lessons
only heartbreak can teach
some sins run deeper
than forgiveness can reach
but i'm reaching"

SUPERB.

Thanks, James.

Originally Posted by B.D.Thomas
I remember your forum post where you asked for some specific piano RealTracks ... and instead of waiting, you simply upped your piano skills and played them yourself.
Good decision, I like them a lot.
Your song is pretty pure with a sparse arrangement and a voice full of emotion.
Excellent choice.
This song would be the perfect encore for a live performance, just you and the piano and the light of 1000 lighters cell phones.

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Beautiful!

“ i can barely breathe
   my heart's stopped, too”

That so well describes heartache, doesn’t it? You sing the lyric with so much feeling and nuance that we get the same feeling we do from being immersed in a great novel.

Your piano sounds great … stark yet fully supporting the sadness of the lyric.  The little right hand touches are perfecto and the helds are room filling. And the tone is great and it all has a lovely soundscape - it fills up the stereo spectrum in an excellent manner. 

Those BiaB guys fit perfectly..

Nice cover art!

You set the piano on fire, sir, and exited the stage! 😊

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Floyd:

Pretty tune. Deft hand on production as always—nice choices going more than less with lots of space. That really makes the guitar solo pop. I’m one of those who think the BIAB solos can be hit or miss. But they always seem to work best for me on these types of ballads, it does here.

Really like that piano work as well.

Good stuff!

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Originally Posted by rayc
Your piano part is lovely and fits wonderfully - particularly as the left hand isn't heavy creating a lopsided bass feel.
I like everything about this. It moves from sparse to lushness with just a couple of added elements and then back to bare bones, bare emotions that bear the weight.

smile Thanks, ray....


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Floyd,
One of your best writes. The lyrics are perfect. Goes without saying your arrangement, mix, and vocal are wonderful.

Good to have you stop by, Fred...

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