Originally Posted by MarioD
Marty, I don't know how you do it but you come up with one great song after another. Plus they all sound like they came from a professional studio, thus they are all radio ready and should be on the radio today. I am so jealous! Your vocal is very strong, the lyrics very good, and the mix is perfect.
Loved it
Thanks, Mario. I never question the source, but i sure do enjoy the process. YOU? Jealous? Ha! You are nothing but inspirational to me.

Originally Posted by Birchwood
Hi Marty,

I have heard this song a few times now and I still think it is amazing! Your harmonies are very beautiful. A few miracles happen in the video, but that is exactly what makes the atmosphere so wonderful. I just wondered why that man with the oar kept rowing while the wind was filling the sails. But there probably wasn't a place for him to sit. That boat was so full...

But, as I said, a lovely song. It quickly makes you want to go sailing again yourself. But right now, the weather here isn't cooperating.
Sail ahead, Marty!

Hans
Thanks, Hans. Your comment too has lasting value. smile All of those "what's wonky with this video" questions are sent to my A(small i) department. Do you like how he's back-stroking? Are you a sailor? I mean, do you like sailing? Remminds me of that song we never finished, Hans On Deck.

Originally Posted by rsdean
Marty,

That's an amazing piece of music!

That guitar and your vocal are complete standouts. This mix is stellar - agree with Mario - it sounds like a studio cut.

Loved everything about this one!

Bob
Thanks, Bob. You mean a lot to me. I listen to our songs a lot.

Originally Posted by DC Ron
Ha! Nice one, Marty! Certainly a better solution than doom scrolling, which seems to be quite the thing these days.

Great vocals and harmonies. The scatting is fab, as is that wild finish. Couldn't quit focusing on the bass--that's some hypnotic stuff you've got going on. Liked the (uncredited?) solo, it fit right in. Super mix, too.

VERY COOL!
Thanks, Ron. Yep. Sail right passed all those doom scrolls. If it all ends tomorrow, at least you sailed through today. Thanks for the nod to the bass. That scat at the end was just an ad libed placeholder where i wanted to have the solotist breeze through.

Originally Posted by Andrew Dee
Hi Marty!
I love the variety of BVs you have in this song - even some scatting in the outro!
Andrew
Thanks, Andrew. That scat at the end wasn't meant for the final mix, but i couldn't a carefree soloist.


Enjoy whatever happens!
marty

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