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Good to see a new one from you, Torrey!
Man, your music always sounds so professional. Such attention to detail! Reminds me of the Beatles in spots, chorus especially.
Clever metaphor! And yes, the older you get I think the more you realize that it's the simple things in life that matter at the end of the day.
Wonderful, enjoyed very much. Thank you Dave! I always appreciate your comments! TB
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We smiled all the way through!
Great creative write.
Your Beatles influence is strong here and so very good.
The “fake clarinet” sounds great and the ukelele and piano add to the happy sound.
Your vocals and guitar/bass playing are top notch in tone and chops - as always.
The mix has a great soundstage on our monitors.
Enjoyed the listens!
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A secular song, about shoes, no less. Well, you are a pro and so this was pro all the way. Yes, it was quirky, but it was quite good. The structure at one point sounded like Glass Onion by the Beatles. Good job! Than you sir! Actually I referenced briefly Mean Mister Mustard and Daytripper (musically not lyrically) in short I to 2 bar sections and wondered if anyone would pick up on it. I was also influenced by Sir Paul's granny music (as Scott put it) for the clarinet! TB
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<Thank you sir! Actually I referenced briefly Mean Mister Mustard and Daytripper (musically not lyrically) in short I to 2 bar sections and wondered if anyone would pick up on it. I was also influenced by Sir Paul's granny music (as Scott put it) for the clarinet! TB
Ah, that was it! I wasn't positive about Glass Onion, but I was sure it was a Beatles song. My old brain kept scanning the White Album when I should've been thinking Abbey Road. Cool quote, either way!
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Hi, Torrey. Fun song, excellent arrangement, upbeat message and well sung. Everything sounded great, and the clarinet was the icing on the cake. Love it! 
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Torrey
Really enjoyed that, great all round track.
Excellent.
Peter
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Torrey,
This is a song that makes me feel like you're on a new frontier.
The melody, as always, has a Paul McCartney feel.
The combination of ukulele, clarinet, etc. is innovative.
Both the vocals and backing chorus are excellent.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi Thanks Shigeki! Coming from someone with the musical talent you have, it is so meaningful to me! TB
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Hey Torrey this is a very charming song.
That really put a smile on my face!
I love the old timey old school instrumentation and the bounciness of it all.
Great job on this one. A really fun song! Thanks David! I have a feeling that you have a smile on your face most of the time! TB
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I enjoyed that. Was gonna mention the Mean Mr. Mustard thing but someone beat me to it.
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The contrast in mood between the 1st verse & chorus is perfect for the narrative.
The clarinet keyboard is cool too.
As expected - the arrangement is spot on as are the performances from BIAB & T.B.
The harmonised guitar solo was an unexpected treat.
ACE Thanks Ray! Your comments always mean a lot to me! TB
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Very cool song Torrey. Loved the intro. Very creative lyric. I totally agree with the message in the lyric. Chasing brand names can stress one out. Excellent instrumentation choices. As always vocal was top tier. Guitar was very cool. Well done . Thanks Scott! I appreciate it! TB
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Great subject, especially knowing that I have to buy two pair of shoes every year, because I walk so much. And how difficult it is to found the ones that don't give me abrasions and blisters. I agree with your message that the brand or look doesn't matter.
So many things to like about in this positive song, the piano and the clarinet create strong Beatles vibe, the solo guitar fits perfectly the mood, great vocals and those backing vocals are wonderful. And of course I enjoy most your captivating ability to create catchy pop melodies and chord progression. I'm glad I didn't have to wait for long this perfect musical package to arrive.
Janne Thanks Janne for the kind words! I appreciate it! TB
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Love the message Torrey!! I try to keep my values....get excited about a new plug in or virtual instrument, or even a pair of shoes (although I don't remember my last one). So well done!!! Take care. Greg
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We smiled all the way through!
Great creative write.
Your Beatles influence is strong here and so very good.
The “fake clarinet” sounds great and the ukelele and piano add to the happy sound.
Your vocals and guitar/bass playing are top notch in tone and chops - as always.
The mix has a great soundstage on our monitors.
Enjoyed the listens!
J&B Thanks J&B! A comment from you is always a highlight of my day! TB
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<Thank you sir! Actually I referenced briefly Mean Mister Mustard and Daytripper (musically not lyrically) in short I to 2 bar sections and wondered if anyone would pick up on it. I was also influenced by Sir Paul's granny music (as Scott put it) for the clarinet! TB
Ah, that was it! I wasn't positive about Glass Onion, but I was sure it was a Beatles song. My old brain kept scanning the White Album when I should've been thinking Abbey Road. Cool quote, either way! Yes, it's oh so hard to get away from those late 60's influences! TB
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Hi, Torrey. Fun song, excellent arrangement, upbeat message and well sung. Everything sounded great, and the clarinet was the icing on the cake. Love it! Thanks David! I really appreciate it! TB
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Torrey
Really enjoyed that, great all round track.
Excellent.
Peter Thanks for the listen and comment! TB
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I enjoyed that. Was gonna mention the Mean Mr. Mustard thing but someone beat me to it. Yes, I mentioned MMM in response to TuneMonger! It definitely had a big influence on those short 2 bar chord progression parts! John did an ascending and then descending progression! My part had 2 ascending short 2 bar bursts without descending! Nevertheless, it worked for me! Thanks for having a listen and commenting! TB
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Love the message Torrey!! I try to keep my values....get excited about a new plug in or virtual instrument, or even a pair of shoes (although I don't remember my last one). So well done!!! Take care. Greg Thanks Greg! Your comments are always treasured! TB
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In the event that someone happens to see this and has an interest, here is a lyric video that accompanies this song. Thanks. Brand New Pair Of Shoes (Video)
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