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Hi, Vic.

Love the new arrangement. The delicate instrumentation backs your voice nicely.


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Vic,

i think you aced this. The vocal is so perfect and the simplicity of the backing tracks give the exact foundation needed to support the vocal and lyric.

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This is such a good song and performance.

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Thanks Deej.
Strange you should mention the lyric to instrumentation match as at first it struck me that the picking may be a little too lively.

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Thank you Marty.
I am happy you mentioned the bridge.

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Superb, Vic. The lyrics are what takes this song over the top, but you have, nevertheless, an incredible narrative style of singing, here ... which reflects itself in the music writing, itself. You are an excellent, excellent singer and songwriter. And yes, f*** war. Well done, a great, great song.

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Hi Dan.
There must be thousands of stories to be told in that particular period of history.
It's already been the source of half a dozen songs of mine.
I liked that Ken Burns series too. A lot of work went into it.
Thank you for the comments.

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Thanks J&B.
Someone on the old JPF site (who's name will remain hidden) commented that the original style was a bit "sing songy".
They may have been right.

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Thanks BD.
Pleased you enjoyed it.

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Thanks David.
Good to hear.

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Al and Di.
I tried to buy one a couple of years ago.
Couldn't get one locally and online they were selling twigs for mad prices so I gave up.
Glad you liked the song.

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Thank you James Musician 17 for your nice comments.

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Hey Vic,

I always liked this song! I loved the first two versions and this one is also a real treat as well. Great lyrics and concept man. Well done.

Sorry for the lag time. I can't listen to your soundcloud links without being on my computer, as I have mentioned in the past, and can't figure that out. I listen to most stuff when I am out and about. Well great new version Vic, and Happy Holidays.

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Hi David.
Wow! I’m impressed that you listened to all the versions.
Thank you for that.

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Really well written melancholy folk tune!!! LOVE the arrangement that you created.....strings and mandolin work perfectly with the tune!!! SO well done!! Take care. Greg

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Thanks Greg.
Had to include the fiddle.

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Great song. I'm particularly impressed by the lyrics and style. Really good job.


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Thank you, WaoBand.
Your comments were very welcome.

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Excellent song Vic. Really cool lyric and vocal. Backing band was excellent as well.


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Thank you Scott.

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