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A dose of positivity without cliche.
Fab. Thanks Ray! J&B Thank you for that message, I needed that ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif) Like Floyd, I think "less is more, more or less" is poetry at its finest. I will definitely steal that. I wish you both happy holidays too and a good start to 2024  Glad you liked it! J&B
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Hey!
I'm looking forward to the New Year with an optimistic view. This song just perked up my attitude. Thanks!
Wishing both of you everything good in 2024. Happy New Year!
Alan & Di
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Absolutely loved this you two, what a great way to end out the year! Janice, you remind me of my wife, Kathy. She is also always full of optimism and positive attitude. Just the opposite of me  But, that sort of attitude is definitely infectious  Happy New Year!
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Janice & Bud,
Thank you for your great song Wonderment with a message about optimism. Here’s hoping that we all carry that sentiment into a Happy New Year in 2024!
Peter
Have Fun!
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WONDERMENT
less is more, more or less
there is no way to happiness
don’t you know that happiness is the
way-ay-ay-ay
look over here, look over yonder,
always be on the lookout for wonder,
here’s my gift to you
my optimistic attitude, ooh, ooh, ooh
treasure life’s melody that’s so divine
share your smile, let your inner light shine
open your eyes and hearts and minds
to joy and peace and hope and love
may this holiday season fill your hearts with love
thanks to PG Music, forum members, family & friends
here’s to a happy new year full of music and joy for us all! As Smokey and the Miracles said: I Second That Emotion. Bonne année 2024 à tous !
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Superb! What a wonderful anthem to all the good things that are and will be. Fabulous vocals by Janet! Love the SoundCloud pic of Janet in guitar slinger persona, too. Looking forward to the album version as well...
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I think I just heard the female McCartney. The melody and chords along with the optimism echoes the greatness of the Beatles. The opening line is the hook and a great one at that. The vocal speaks for itself because we all know by now that she could sing a menu and leave you completely undecided because it all sounds so good. Thank you both for all you’ve done for the forum and for me personally and I hope you both have an uplifting, high on life, and hopeful New Year! Tom
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Oh, pessimistic Bud, I don't think I know you. You always seem so uplifting. That could be the Janice Influence. Maybe if one is up, the other is down, and you guys show that strong balance in this wonderful Wonderment. Thanks so much for all you do. I thoroughly enjoy the help you've given me --all of us. Janice, you recently mentioned that your best friends these days are right here in the forum, and I totally agree with that. A wonderful giving community of helpful and encouraging songwriters. All the folks at PGMusic are also extraordinary in their support and creativity, which in today's coporate world is unheard of. Enjoy the rest of this season, and I look forward to what you'll sahre in the coming year. Oh, wait, I didn't mention the song. So less is more. Thanks for sharing those positive thoughts Marty and best to you and yours over the new year and beyond! J&B
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What a delight at this time of year from you two.
Vic Thank you Vic! J&B
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Fun and happy tune. We need those now. Excellent word play and phrasing. Ace vocals. Super mix and.... Thank you for being here!
Enjoyed it and thank you for sharing.
Misha.
P.S. "ole pessimistic Bud" LOL Well he tries! 😀 Those comments are much appreciated Misha. Best to you and yours over the new year. J&B I like this... Well done. Thanks and happy new year. J&B A delightful little ditty.
Thank you for the uplifting message as we head toward 2024.
Happy New Year! Glad you liked it! Here’s hoping for 2024 add best to you and yours. J&B
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Super lyrics Janice.
Great arrangement and mix Bud.
We need more optimism to counter the situation the world is currently in.
Great song
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Abolutely love it! But I wanted twice as much! Pleeeeaaase make alonger version! Thank you. We are happy you liked it. Maybe we should do that! 😀 J&B As other have said, a fun and uplifting song. I love the plug squeezed into that line. Happy New Year, y'all.  And Happy New Year to yours. Glad you liked it and the plug. 😀 J&B Yeah this is great! Perfect sentiment for the New Year and this wonderful forum of friends! I feel the same way about things and my optimism is off the charts as well. The worst thing could happen to me and I will be like, well, it's not so bad, at least I still have this pine cone!!!! Happy New Year everyone! Thanks! And it’s great to hear from another with her attitude. Hope springs eternal so maybe some will rub off on Bud 😀 J&B Hey!
I'm looking forward to the New Year with an optimistic view. This song just perked up my attitude. Thanks!
Wishing both of you everything good in 2024. Happy New Year!
Alan & Di Thanks Al! Best to you both this year and onward. J&B
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Bud & Janice, Thanks for all the optimism and wonderment during the year - much appreciated! Peter Thanks Peter and thanks for your friendship and all those guitar tracks! J&B Hey!
I'm looking forward to the New Year with an optimistic view. This song just perked up my attitude. Thanks!
Wishing both of you everything good in 2024. Happy New Year!
Alan & Di Thanks Al and same to you both! J&B Absolutely loved this you two, what a great way to end out the year! Janice, you remind me of my wife, Kathy. She is also always full of optimism and positive attitude. Just the opposite of me But, that sort of attitude is definitely infectious Happy New Year! Same here Dave 😀 I hope we both get drawn into that optimistic world! Bud
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In a world filled with doom and gloom messages it's good to hear the uplifting message of "joy and peace and hope and love". We can all use a little bit more of that in our lives.
Well done.
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Another beautiful song Janice and Bud.
Well done. don't worry be happy
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'Always be on the lookout for wonder'. Now, those are words to live by.
All the best to you both for the new year.
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Superb! What a wonderful anthem to all the good things that are and will be. Fabulous vocals by Janet! Love the SoundCloud pic of Janet in guitar slinger persona, too. Looking forward to the album version as well... We appreciate that! Album version … hmmmmm 😀 Glad you liked the guitar slinger also! J&B . As Smokey and the Miracles said: I Second That Emotion.
Bonne année 2024 à tous ! Thank you and Happy New Year to you also! J&B
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Janice & Bud,
Thank you for your great song Wonderment with a message about optimism. Here’s hoping that we all carry that sentiment into a Happy New Year in 2024!
Peter We are happy you like both the song and the sentiment. Thank you and all the PG Music teammates for your excellent unique products that allow us to have so much musical enjoyment. And that includes these well maintained and moderated forums that are a pleasure to visit. Happy New Year to you all! J&B
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I think I just heard the female McCartney. The melody and chords along with the optimism echoes the greatness of the Beatles. The opening line is the hook and a great one at that. The vocal speaks for itself because we all know by now that she could sing a menu and leave you completely undecided because it all sounds so good. Thank you both for all you’ve done for the forum and for me personally and I hope you both have an uplifting, high on life, and hopeful New Year! Tom Thank you Tom for the very nice review and for your support, collabs, and production counsel over the past year (and preceding years). This was Janice’s first solo write and your comments were very special. Happy New Year J&B
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Thanks for joy and love you have given us on this forum over the years. Wonderment is a beautiful song of praise to optimism and this family of BIAB people. "treasure life’s melody that’s so divine share your smile, let your inner light shine" great lines, I hope I can share even a fraction of smile you have expressed through your music. Happy and very productive New Year!
Janne
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