BD,

A very complex and multi-faceted song. There have been several excellent analogies in previous comments, and all the wonderful highlights have been addressed. I'm not sure what I can add to all of that. I have a lot of respect and admiration for the production details, energy, and passion you bring to your music. It transfers quickly to the listener. As many people have already said, the excellence of the song negates any considerations of its length. The tension and release is everywhere - and that's one of the best characteristics a song can have.

And the amount of time and effort you must have devoted to the mixing shines through. In the right hands, this could be a huge hit. And that's no exaggeration.

As far as whether it belongs on the forum - I say there is no doubt it belongs here. You mention in a reply that a couple of the BIAB guitar tracks are buried in the mix. I agree. I often mention in my replies and original description at the time I post it that the listener will barely be able to hear a track or two as they are deep in the mix. Although they are barely audible, removing them can change the whole complexion of the song. They fill in where the sound space might otherwise be empty, which can lose the impact of the entire piece of work.

I have added but one BIAB RT or drum track to some the many songs Di and I created in a different program - in order to meet the spirit of the forum's guidelines. Sometimes it's as simple as a wood block or a Hi Hat.

Your music is always near perfect and is always a great listen.

Keep posting and I'll keep listening.

As far as AI use, I accept that it's here, it's going to get used more frequently, and it's going to get better with its capabilities. It's my thought that in the not-too-distant future, those to refuse to use are going to get left behind. I'm not fond of that prediction, but the truth will find its way and believe AI's future influence - possibly necessity to be relevant - will be the new truth before we know it. As a music cr4eator, I don't like that thought, but we will have to accept that it's going to be a huge influence on future music creation, even in the major studio recording studios in Nashville, Atlanta, New York, and LA. Even more important than the musical influence it will surely have, I fear what it is going to do to mankind in general. I fear it will become a huge and malignant dark shadow over all our lives as many bad actors will use it to invade our lives in so many ugly ways.

OK - done with all of that.

Your music is nearly unblemished and such a joy to listen to.

Best to you.

Alan


PS: the only recommendation i would make is I think the bass could be louder as, in my opinion, that help to drive dark side of the story.

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