Hey, DC. Two of us who use StoneZ can't be wrong! I really like that Glow Up Honky Tonk for a good rocking backing.

Hi, Bob. Thank you! Coming up with a catchy tune is the most exciting thing about songwriting. That big sound is what I was going for. I finally got it when this whole mixing thing I've been experimenting with the last five years finally came together and made sense.

Hi, Hans! Wonderful to see you! Yep, it was a fun rocker to put together! You're right about the lyrics, that's what life is. And I've noticed that Europeans, Australians, and Canadians really appreciate songs about real life that sometimes leave you up in the air or don't always have a happy ending, but express what life really is. Too many songs here in America are about being tough, getting drunk, getting laid, and everything has to be resolved...and it's getting worse.

Hi, Andrew! Yep, I've collaborated with Bob Bentley and Robert Quigley on several songs. Back in 2021, Robert and I were putting together a group of friendly supportive songwriters and we called ourselves The Rising Tide. We met Bob along the way. Our group has six members. Each of us writes words and music. Last year in April, I awoke early morning from a dream with the beginning verse melody and the title, "Nature of the Game." I got up and wrote it down right away, came up with a few words, put it into Band in a Box and sent it right off to Bob and Robert within the hour. They were excited about it. I came up with the rest of the melody, they got working on the lyrics. Bob started arranging and playing the instruments and composed the break. We had it completed that summer.

Yep, BD, only what the song needs! Bob had a great time playing guitars, keyboards, and adding vocals. He's humble about his vocals but I think they're much better and have the grit and honesty that a polished professional vocal just doesn't have.

Thank you, TuneM. I also saw that you're into green. I worked on a Democrat campaign here in Yucaipa and Redlands after seeing Jack Prosobiec start off the 2024 CPAC convention with a keynote that scared me 5hitl3ss! I told my wife we had to get to work right away. That's what my song, "Ride the Wave," is about. https://www.johnwalradt.com/music/videos/ridethewave.mp4. Long live democracy!

Mario, nice to see you! Yep, you're spot on. Bob is FANTASTIC! I love working with him. He is a true pro with his guitars and arranging. I'm happy you enjoyed it! Many thanks!

Sincerely to all, John

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