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What a great talent Josh possesses. Excellent write and an extraordinary production. Excellent proof that the KISS approach is often a winning decision. He can sing, he can write, he can put a great chord pattern to it all - top quality everything in this production. And speaking of production, your mixing and, I would suppose, input on the arrangement, is as good as anything Nashville can put out.

I can see this as a Top-10 country hit just as it's presented here - I doubt anybody could put it together any better. How old would you guess Josh to be? I ask because he has a seasoned voice with a fresh delivery that puts Country music right where it should be. His phrasing really stood out to me. Sometimes that can carry a song.

Excellent in al respects.

Alan

Thanks for the excellent review. I've asked Josh to send this in to NSAI and see what kind of reaction they have. I'll keep folks here posted.


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Wow, this is outstanding! Great write, outstanding vocals and a clear mix. Sparse arrangements can sometimes expose BiaB artifacts, but this sounds very realistic and natural to my ears. Fantastic job by everyone involved!

DC Ron

Ron, I've not had too many issues with artifacts. I think PG is doing a really good job with their recording techniques on the real tracks.


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Herb / Josh,

This sounds like it came out of a Nashville studio. So good.

You both should be very proud.

Bob

Thanks. That's the goal I always aim for and the reason I got into home recording. Make it sound PRO.




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Excellent song! Josh knows how to write, no question. I really like his vocal too.

Track sounds prefect to me, Herb, good selection of instruments and good mix.

Dave

Thank you. Every now and then things just happen at the right time and come together.


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Really enjoyed this one Herb. There's a classic structure in the writing and arrangement that's really spot on. Well written and performed song and you did a great job in recording and producing it.
Charlie

Thanks Charlie.

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Hi, Herb.

Honestly, I can't tell how good the song actually is, because... that's an excellent vocal.

I mean, it's a very good song. It might even be a fantastically good song.

It's hard to tell because Josh is so darned good. laugh

Excellent job, both of you.

-- David Cuny

That's an interesting statement and observation. I'm glad you like it.


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This sounds awesome. Not just a technically great vocal, but a masterful vocal interpretation. Excellent songwriting. Sparse instrumentation fits like a glove.
Ezekiel

It's all in how the singer presents and sells the song. I agree, Josh sold this one nicely.

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