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Hi Carl!
This is an excellent piece - the piano accordion is wonderful. I love the chord progression - particularly over the B section - a few very pleasing twists and turns there.
Well done!
Andrew
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At times, I felt I was soaring, and then there were some more melancholy moments that contrasted well with the overall theme. Expertly played and very easy on the ear.
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Andrew - many thanks for listening and very nice comments,
super glad you liked my little accordion tune!
Had the backing track with piano ready to play ac slide gtr -
suddenly thought to try the accordion, so a bit of an accident really.
Always appreciate your interest in my chords - thank you Andrew!
Best, Carl
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Hi Brian - thanks a lot for listening and very nice comments,
really glad this was 'easy on your ear'!
Great you heard soaring & melancholy changes,
Cheers, Carl
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Nice> With that special touch of feeling you draw out of any instrument you play, Carl. I like the backing track you created with BiaB. You fed them enriched chords. The piano is perfect. The accordion seemed a bit too loud, but it was so well played, again with that special Camog feeling and melodic entrallment.
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Marty - big thanks for your very kind comments, wasn't sure about the
accordion volume but will take your point and ease it down a bit!
A very fine accordion like mine has such sensitive bellows - you
only have to breathe slightly differently as you play and it's instantly
reflected in the bellows movement, was concerned about not being
loud enough so played it very cautiously! Over compensated slightly
on the volume in the mix!
Grateful that you heard & commented on what I tried to express,
Best, Carl
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Really nice, Carl, I always look forward to what your musicianship will bring us. Very pleasant melodic work. Thanks!
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Rob - really glad your ears approved of my accordion & piano tune,
many thanks for your very generous comments and for listening!
Best, Carl
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Hi, Carl. You also play accordian? Dang! And you did a great job, too! Nice bits, like that ornament at 0:48. Lovely melody - the title really fits the mood. Lyrical with a touch of sadness. It's always great to hear your music. 
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Thanks so much David - yes I've had a couple of piano accordions for
a few years, pull them out occasionally when the mood takes me to
have a play, super chuffed you approved of the tune and playing -
appreciate your very nice comments, many thanks for listening!
Best, Carl
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Carl, you made that accordion talk! Super melody and chord progression. The piano and guitar is perfect for your leads.
Super mix. An excellent composition and super chops on all of your instruments.
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Mario - thanks so much for your lovely comments, really
glad you liked my accordion tune!!
Wishing you all the very best in 2026!!
Carl
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Beautiful folk, homely piece Carl. The accordion was terrific. All instruments played well and mixed beautifully together.
Most excellent, kind regards.
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Thank you Lee - super glad you liked my accordion tune!!
Best wishes, Carl
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