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Hard To Say Goodbye A new one from me and Leon. Vocal & Lyric - Leon I played guitar and sang. The Band: RealTracks in style: ~683:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 120 RealTracks in style: ~686:Organ, B3, Background Pop Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 1259:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopShiningRockA-B Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 1681:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 120 RealDrums in style:PraiseWorshipPowerPush^1-a:Quarter Kick , b:Pushed Snare, Hihat Hard To Say GoodbyeIt’s hard – to say goodbye It’s hard – to say goodbye It’s easy to pretend This day will never end But it’s hard – to say goodbye It’s easy – for a bird to fly Feel right at home up in the sky But it’s hard to let you go So hard to let you go It’s easy – for a bird to fly Wish we could feel like this forever Wish we could feel like this forever It’s hard – to keep it real All these emotions to conceal It’s easy to lose control Pour out what’s in my soul But it’s hard – to keep it real Wish we could feel like this forever [Solo] It’s hard – to say goodbye It’s hard – to say goodbye It’s easy to believe There is no need to leave But it’s hard – to say goodbye it’s so hard – to say goodbye Wish we could feel like this forever Wish we could feel like this forever It’s hard – to keep it real All these emotions to conceal It’s easy to lose control Pour out what’s in my soul But it’s hard – to keep it real Wish we could feel like this forever [Outro]
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Peter and Leon:
Nice welcoming sounds on the open . . . engaging from the start. Like the vocal and harmonies . . . though I wonder if the lead vocal is a bit too far out in front. Listening on headphones, so maybe not. Like the song structure . . Hmm, who is singing the BGVs? They are well done. Like the lead guitar a lot. Cool 60's vibe on this one . . . liking that organ a lot--nice production choice.
Good work!
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Peter and Leon:
Nice welcoming sounds on the open . . . engaging from the start. Like the vocal and harmonies . . . though I wonder if the lead vocal is a bit too far out in front. Listening on headphones, so maybe not. Like the song structure . . Hmm, who is singing the BGVs? They are well done. Like the lead guitar a lot. Cool 60's vibe on this one . . . liking that organ a lot--nice production choice.
Good work!
Deej Thanks Deej. I'm doing the backing vocals. Peter
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Peter,
The reason I asked about the BGVs is that it sounds like a different singer than the lead. That's a good thing, and hard to do as a single vocalist. It's one thing I strive for when, as a solo singer with no other vocal resources, I feel there's a need to make the BGVs sound different. You've done it well here, as evidenced by my asking the question. Stellar!
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Hi, Peter and Leon.
I'm with Deej - the jangely guitar and wistful vocals gives this a 60's sound, despite the other more contemporary elements.
Vocals are great, good backing and mix. Love the bridge.
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Cool song & performances.
There's is something in Leon's voice that is a little harsh...I wonder if it could be smoothed with EQ?
I like the blend with the bvox.
Cheers
rayc
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Peter & Leon,
Love this song and love the performance. Great vocal and a really excellent mix.
I thoroughly enjoyed this. A new favorite...
Bob
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Very cool song that could have been a Dylan outtake from the '60s. Love the vocals and harmonies, and those guitar breaks are fabulous. Super mix, too. Just a rock solid tune, well delivered.
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Good song, good choice of instruments in a nice arrangement.
But the best thing is what you guys did, the vocals/harmonies and guitar playing.
I love that!
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Great song and I love the acoustic guitar that ripples through the whole thing. I also like to hear solo guitar breaks as in this as they add to the dynamic of the whole piece.
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Hi, Peter and Leon.
I'm with Deej - the jangely guitar and wistful vocals gives this a 60's sound, despite the other more contemporary elements.
Vocals are great, good backing and mix. Love the bridge. Thanks David Peter
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The dynamic duo strikes again.
Leon, great vocal and lyrics.
Peter, great guitar and harmonies.
A flashback to the 60's.
Super song.
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Hi Peter and Leon,
Nice to hear this song of yours. The vocals fit together very nicely, as some colleagues here also think.
The lyrics are also nice to hear/read. Like them a lot; not 'to say goodbye' of course. That's too difficult, as you pointed out very well!
As far as I can remember, it's been a while since you last sang together, or am I wrong?
If I'm right, I'm glad you're back! If I'm wrong, sorry, but also glad to hear you both again,
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Good to hear a new one from you two!
Read through the other comments while listening, for my tastes Leons vocal is sitting right where it should. It sounds like you are using a bit more reverb on it than you have in the past, and I think it really works well.
Good song, great playing. Only complaint was the fadeout ending, seemed a little abrupt.
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Great to hear Leon! Been a while.
Good tracks - strong BAND. Sounds like a tight band that knows how to lay tracks. ("we don't need outside guys in the studio!...")
The BGVs throughout are nice.
Good mix.
Nice!
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Good song gentlemen. I agree with all here regarding the vocals, they came out very well. It also has a real catchy melody that leaves you humming it long after the song is over. It may have just been my system, but the very end sounded a little cold, like it need a bit more fading. Great song guys.
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Cool song & performances.
There's is something in Leon's voice that is a little harsh...I wonder if it could be smoothed with EQ?
I like the blend with the bvox. Thanks Ray Peter
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Peter & Leon,
Love this song and love the performance. Great vocal and a really excellent mix.
I thoroughly enjoyed this. A new favorite...
Bob Glad you enjoyed it Bob. Peter
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Splendid feel and I love the harmony. Terrific vocals, and a well-crafted song, Peter & Leon. Ooo. I was waiting for that guitar solo. You never disappoint, and I love the fade spoken by 6-strings. Mix is excellent. Much enjoyed!!
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Very cool song that could have been a Dylan outtake from the '60s. Love the vocals and harmonies, and those guitar breaks are fabulous. Super mix, too. Just a rock solid tune, well delivered. Thanks appreciate the comments. Peter
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