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Latest from us, an uplifting song with a positive message: The Band:1718:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm TexasBluesRockStraightBrent Ev 120 (panned left) Marty Straub (BabuMusic): Bass Guitar Drums: EZDrummer3 I'm playing the lead guitar and the rhythm guitar panned right. Vocals: Chris Spruit and myself Mixed in Reaper, mastered with Ozone11 Lyrics are in the video, also on ReverbNation. Audio only link: Chase the Light (ReverbNation) Thanks to all who comment!
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I like it.
Nice easy rocker. Guitar playing and vocals are good
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Dave, Marty & Chris,
GREAT song!
Love the tracks and live guitars and bass. You guys always produce the highest quality music.
Vocals are stellar - just superb. Love it all!
Bob
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What a great punchy sound on this.
Well done you, Chris and Marty.
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Really nice groove to this one. Like the guitar work, and overall tone. Cool video
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Snappy, rockin' tune. Love these vocals. Great guitar, too!
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Too many guitars (is that a thing?)
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I like this for several reasons. The vocals and harmonies are awesome. The lyrics are wise. And the song is a wee funky. Love it.
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Love how you guys have such a identifiable sound. A Damn Good Rock Band.
Solid Bass (duh).
Chris sounds great (as always) and Dave's harmony underneath works well.
Excellent guitar work. Nice soloing...
You use EZDrummer well. That should be noted...
Cool.
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Dave, Marty & Chris, this is an outstanding rocker.
Super vocals, guitar licks, backing tracks and mix.
Super groove.
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Hi Guys,
You've got a good rocker here - well done all of you.
Best Regards
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Hi, Dave & Talented Troupe. What they said: solid vocals, popping groove, rocking guitars, good write. Ooooh, Extra points for the tambourine! 
-- David Cuny My virtual singer development blogVocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?BiaB 2025 | Windows 11 | Reaper | Way too many VSTis.
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I like it.
Nice easy rocker. Guitar playing and vocals are good Thanks, Herb. Dave, Marty & Chris,
GREAT song!
Love the tracks and live guitars and bass. You guys always produce the highest quality music.
Vocals are stellar - just superb. Love it all!
Bob We spend a lot of time working on these songs and really appreciate reviews like this. Thanks, Bob! What a great punchy sound on this.
Well done you, Chris and Marty.
Vic Appreciate that, Vic!
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Bravo for the very successful mix of video and music. A special mention for the singing.
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Wow, great song Dave! Has a lot of hard rock energy and a pro sound;
I like it!
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Really nice groove to this one. Like the guitar work, and overall tone. Cool video Thanks Elliott! Snappy, rockin' tune. Love these vocals. Great guitar, too! Chris always kicks things up a few notches in the vocal department. Thanks, Ron! I like this for several reasons. The vocals and harmonies are awesome. The lyrics are wise. And the song is a wee funky. Love it. Thanks for checking out the song!
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That vocal blend is ACE!
Bass n guitars make this extra cool.
Chris' bvox are certainly a super treat too.
EXCELLENT.
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What an amazingly fun song, Dave. Man, you and Chris are really sounding so good on those vocals. Then you craft that guitar riff that really adds a masters touch. You're not done cuz that solo grabs the listener, who is already on a high because of those harmonies, and adds a smile of delight to their faces. Seriously good stuff, sir. I learned so much by being the fly on the wall. Chris is such an outstanding soul with a heavenly voice.
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Man, what a great vibe in this song. Y'all have got a signature sound, and it's always good! I don't know who did the writing, but it's good too. Dave the way you and sound together is always superb, and this is yet another example. I always enjoy your picking. You seem to just find the right note at the right time with the right punch. Your vocal mix with Chris really worked well also. Whoever thought to use her vocal as a BGV was brilliant. Good stuff all the way around. My biggest coplaint is that it's not on Soundcloud so I can add it to my favorites!
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Cool breezy jazz rock vibe and I liked the duo high low vocal. Hey, I can use all the positive I can get. Great job. Much enjoyed.
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Love how you guys have such a identifiable sound. A Damn Good Rock Band.
Solid Bass (duh).
Chris sounds great (as always) and Dave's harmony underneath works well.
Excellent guitar work. Nice soloing...
You use EZDrummer well. That should be noted...
Cool.
fj EZDrummer is tons of fun, Marty is using it now too. Thanks, floyd! Dave, Marty & Chris, this is an outstanding rocker.
Super vocals, guitar licks, backing tracks and mix.
Super groove. Cheers, Mario.
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