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The BIAB bits: RealTracks in style: ~518:Bass, Electric, Pop HalfNotes Ev 085 RealTracks in song: ~365:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 085 RealTracks in song: ~2051:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking CountryBrent Ev 085 RealTracks in style: 1856:Cello, Background PopCountry Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 2336:Viola, Background, Pop Ev 085 (1TrackStringSection) RealDrums in Song: NashvilleEven8^1-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride MIDI SuperTracks in song: 2066:Piano, Rhythm NewAgeAnswers Ev16 110 I play an acoustic track VICTORIA'S SECRET i never knew how far victoria had to go to trust in her heart my love would stay and grow she's kept a memory secret for years a man that she trusted and loved... disappeared oh, what that does to a girl, just eight years old victoria's secret's safe with me i'll give her all the love she needs to help her move on to help her be strong to help her believe love is a chance she still can take a heart can be held so it won't break but until she learns it's okay to turn those feelings free victoria's secret is safe with me i know she appreciates i'm trying to take things slow and i don't mind giving her time to let go victoria's slowly dropping her guard i can look in her eyes and see what's in her heart she's falling in love but not ready to let me know victoria's secret's safe with me.... Intelligent comments welcomed. Idiotic comments tolerated. Artificial Intelligence....not so much... fj
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Floyd,
An excellent and beautifully written song. So exquisitely crafted with elements of heartbreak and tender moments.
One of your very best vocals. You are an amazing singer. Great selection of tracks / instrumentation. A stellar mix.
I am always blown away when I listen to your stuff. This piece truly sets a high musical standard...
Bob
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Very nice. Great idea for the song. It sounds pristine which is all you can ask..
I enjoyed it
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Very nice. Very well done on all levels. Great song idea.
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Hi Floyd.
The music style is not my thing but there is no denying the fact that you set the production bar in the exosphere.
That's a sad story (i think) , Hope it's not autobiographical. Great vocals and masterful use of biab.
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Floyd,
An excellent and beautifully written song. So exquisitely crafted with elements of heartbreak and tender moments.
One of your very best vocals. You are an amazing singer. Great selection of tracks / instrumentation. A stellar mix.
I am always blown away when I listen to your stuff. This piece truly sets a high musical standard...
Bob Thanks for the fine review, Bob. Couldn't ask for more.... very much appreciated...
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Floyd...this is beautiful on several levels...the story is precious...the music is stellar...the concept is timely and valid...the lyrics are flawless and your performance is one of your best...you, more than the rest of us IMO always deliver material that is worthy of recognition and IMO radio time...I don't know how to say more...I always look forward to the next...but I'll study this one for now...well done!
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Floyd ... this is utterly superb. For many reasons, this has struck a nerve with me. Regardless: what a song, and - above all - what lyrics. Great delivery, of course, too. Bravo.
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Lovely story...lovely ideas...lovely band & lovely mix.
The vocal is the sort of retrained yet emotional thing you do oh so well.
The only oddity I heard was the blend on believe...it sounds okay but a bit pressured, perhaps a little too close in the stereo image perhaps. I can't explain & it may well just be me & my listening gear.
Lovely, sweet, gentle & wonderfully done..as is your acoustic part.
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What a lovely, gut punch of a song. Wow. Superb write, killer vocals and a very sweet arrangement. Love that little pause before the ending, too. Just masterful and thoroughly enjoyable.
Forgot to add: Knew when I saw the title I would love this song, but didn't know how. Very clever concept and a cool twist indeed.
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Intelligent comments welcomed.
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Artificial Intelligence....not so much... Hmh, your statement makes me wonder... how do I know that I am NOT an AI? I mean, I could go the easy way of Descartes and say, "I think, therefore I am. But, WHAT am I? A human being? An AI? An actor in a dream of a sleeping dog? And even if I did find out, what about the other personalities that live in my head? These voices I hear. Are they real or just artifacts of incomplete AI training? I think I have to write a song about that... Anyway, no matter what I am, I (or something in my head) think this fingerpicking style fits sooo good, and so does the piano, they complement each other so well. Wonderful backing tracks! And I love your lyrics, I wouldn't mind if there was another verse. A good story that I can relate to and calm but emotional vocals to deliver it.. Great stuff. More please! Encore!
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Hi Floyd
Very good song
I like the song structure
You always find the right BiaB band ;-)
Vocals fit very well
A great mix
Andi ;-)
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Great job, Floyd! Especially fond of the chord changes in the chorus and the melodic lift you give it.
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Floyd, you have outdone yourself on this one.
I don't know how you can come up with winner after winner like you do. I am very envious.
Your vocals are always top notch, your backing tracks always perfect, and your mixes outstanding.
This one has a special meaning for me because of my wife's early life situation.
IMHO this is your best to date.
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Poignant and sensitive lyrics. Another strong vocal with emotion touched delivery. The whole song reminded me of Mike Nesmith.
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You are the master of so much, floyd. Outstanding lyrics with a masterful production. I've never heard a song of yours that wasn't just over-the-top sensational. And for all of us here, inspirational --an unattainable highmark. Great choices and use of the BiaB team.
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This is an excellent write and piece of music. It hits close to home. My wife's father has probably entered the last weeks of his life and we've been doing all we can to help care for him, but there's a lot of history similar to what you paint in this song. I only tell you this because I think your writing really helps explain some of the conflicting emotions she deals with. You have don e a remarkable job (as always) of telling a very relatable story and dealing with emotions that a lot of people deal with. The production (also, as always) is top notch. I think the simplicity (sounding, not necessarily putting together) works wonderfully. I thought the way you brought in that second guitar and then the piano was great, and the cello adds a perfect touch. Your vocals, I think, are outstanding - the exactly correct amount of processing to my ears. I did hear a little bit of a crackle in the recording at the very first word in the song, and then again at about 1:45 that sounded like a cut or something - just info. Great song Floyd, you always bring so much to this forum!
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Very nice. Great idea for the song. It sounds pristine which is all you can ask..
I enjoyed it Thanks, Herb... Very nice. Very well done on all levels. Great song idea. Thanks, David... Thanks, Vic... Hi Floyd.
The music style is not my thing but there is no denying the fact that you set the production bar in the exosphere.
That's a sad story (i think) , Hope it's not autobiographical. Great vocals and masterful use of biab.
(hoping for "comments tolerated" status) Thanks, Izzy...
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A truly lovely song. Nice sounding acoustic bed, very well done.
Excellent vocal and lyric.
Up to your usual (very high) standard.
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