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Originally Posted by laurent4114
Beautiful song, divinely sung. Well done Torrey
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This beautiful song is melancholy and yet comforting too.

Like James Taylor, your voice is smooth and sounds effortless.
And your layered harmonies always remind us of the Beatles.

Great performances by you and the session guys.

The mix sounds good on the KRK’s with a nice live band feel.

Enjoyed it!

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Originally Posted by Derochette
HI Torrey,

Very sweet song with nostalgic but well-written lyrics. It's very pleasant. well done/

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Originally Posted by Brad Williams
Another fabulous piece of work Torrey. The words really hit home for us from small towns. The production is stellar and it really lets your talent show. It was a great listen.

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Originally Posted by Ronnie Fields
Wow, I thought at first I was listening to an Eagles song. It sounds like their style, great song!!
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Originally Posted by vicarn
Hi Torrey.
Nicely done with the mix, tracks and vocals.
If you don't mind a suggestion, I would cut the unnecessary lyrics to give more room for the music.
For instance, "Tonight I'm back here in this old town It's the place I left behind years ago", could be
"Tonight I'm back here in this old town. The place I left behind years ago".
There are other lines that would give you breathing space with small cuts too.

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Thanks Vic, I had actually been mulling over if I should pull a word or 2 here and there and your comment was confirmation that I should! I have since re-uploaded a new version with some word reductions. Good ear! Thanks, TB

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Originally Posted by Ezekiel's Storm
Lost love and regrets, one of my favorite song topics!
Classic soft 70s sound. Harmonies are rich. Vocal sounds good.
I enjoyed my listen.
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Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
This beautiful song is melancholy and yet comforting too.

Like James Taylor, your voice is smooth and sounds effortless.
And your layered harmonies always remind us of the Beatles.

Great performances by you and the session guys.

The mix sounds good on the KRK’s with a nice live band feel.

Enjoyed it!

J&B
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Nostalgic and bit sad in the end, yet enjoyably emotional. I can hear The Eagles there, the folky band sounds excellent, very smooth and takes me back in time, although I'm yet to return to my old town for a longer visit.

Very pleasant vocals and harmonies, "like a leaf blown with the wind", that's the exact feel I heard in your voice.

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Good work Torey.
We particularly like the smooth blending of the harmony vocals in the chorus.
The song also has a gentle "New Kid in Town" feel. That's a good thing because "New Kid in Town" is one of our all-time favourites.

So it's really easy to like your song laugh

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Originally Posted by jannesan
Nostalgic and bit sad in the end, yet enjoyably emotional. I can hear The Eagles there, the folky band sounds excellent, very smooth and takes me back in time, although I'm yet to return to my old town for a longer visit.

Very pleasant vocals and harmonies, "like a leaf blown with the wind", that's the exact feel I heard in your voice.

Janne
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Originally Posted by RnAM
Good work Torey.
We particularly like the smooth blending of the harmony vocals in the chorus.
The song also has a gentle "New Kid in Town" feel. That's a good thing because "New Kid in Town" is one of our all-time favourites.

So it's really easy to like your song laugh

Rob and Anne-Marie
Thanks so much for your kind words! I definitely had the song you mentioned in the back of my mind When arranging this one! I was going for that soft laid back sound they had! TB

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SMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTH
A fabulous TB melody carried by THAT voice.
Harmonies are gorgeous.
Arrangement & performances are top shelf.


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Originally Posted by rayc
SMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTH
A fabulous TB melody carried by THAT voice.
Harmonies are gorgeous.
Arrangement & performances are top shelf.
Thanks Ray! Great to see you around again! TB

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Awesome song Torrey. Loved the lyric, vocal and harmonies. Backtrack has an excellent groove and feel. Well done Super production. Well done


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Originally Posted by Scott C
Awesome song Torrey. Loved the lyric, vocal and harmonies. Backtrack has an excellent groove and feel. Well done Super production. Well done
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Torrey,

It reminds me of American pop music from the 1970s.
It definitely feels like James Taylor.
This type of song is also great, although it's a little different from your usual style.
The vocals and harmony are very nice.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

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My 1st thought was that the bass is a little overpowering at the intro...I can't be sure as I'm listening on a new set up. The song is wonderful.


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Originally Posted by animarorecords
Torrey,

It reminds me of American pop music from the 1970s.
It definitely feels like James Taylor.
This type of song is also great, although it's a little different from your usual style.
The vocals and harmony are very nice.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

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Originally Posted by rayc
My 1st thought was that the bass is a little overpowering at the intro...I can't be sure as I'm listening on a new set up. The song is wonderful.
Thanks Ray! I agree about the bass volume! That issue had been nagging at me for a while and your comments inspired me to go back in and reduce it! It has now been updated on Soundcloud with a new mix! TB

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