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Black Widow We’re working on an album release of our slow burn blues tunes … aptly named Burning Slow. 😀 Black Widow was first released 8 years ago and this is a re-mix with all new effects and mastering. For those not familiar with North America’s black widow spider she has a red hour glass on her belly and has the rather unfortunate habit of occasionally consuming her mates who are rather drab in appearance. 😀 And she is quite venomous (in the literal sense). We’d like to thank Dave (BlueAttitude) for his comments on the original 2018 PG Music post and his SC comments. They were so supportive and complimentary that we began and continue to focus more on this style of slow blues rock (something that Peter had played for years before we met). Your time to listen and perhaps comment is welcomed. Thanks to PeterF and PG Music. Lyrics are on SC. Janice: vocal, progression, melody and arrangement Peter: guitar solos/fills/rhythm and arrangement Bud: lyric, progression, arrangement, mix/mastering and photo Vocal: Rode NT1 mic > Scarlet 212 interface > Logic Pro X > Izotope Nectar Drums: RealDrums BluesRock > Waves CLA > Logic Pro Chromaverb Snare: From above RD kit > Waves BB Tubes > Ozone Impact > Nectar > Logic Pro Chromaverb Bass: RealTracks 564 Blues Monday > Waves Bass Rider > Waves CLA Bass Guitar Rhythm: RealTracks 565 Blues Monday > Logic Pro Chromaverb Organ > MIDI SuperTrack 2846 Rhythm BluesSlowSwing > Logic Pro B3 Sound > Logic Direction Mixer > Neutron > Chromaverb Mastering Chain: Ozone EQ custom settings Ozone Stabilizer custom settings Ozone Imager custom settings Ozone Limiter custom settings Izotope Tonal Balance Logic Pro Loudness Meter
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Seven husbands! That's an ominous throwdown to lead with, and ya'll CRUSHED the delivery.
All the performances are top shelf, as usual, which is why I imagine it's getting dusted off eight years later.
With that in mind, I'll focus on the remix, which is SPECTACULAR. Very punchy, clean and shimmery. I especially like the vox and lead guitar ambient FX. Everything is just perfect to my ears.
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I love the Stormy Monday chord progression (harmonica players usually hate it, but I love it) and it's in fine form here. Best I've heard Peter play. Janice's vox are nonpareil, nothing new about that. Everything sounds great. Excellent work, team!
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The usual suspects are doing the usual great job. Again  Great and tasteful guitar, excellent vamp vocals, and one of the few mixes where I actually like the sound of a B3 Excellent ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif) Edit: So, Bud is no. 8?
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Seven husbands! That's an ominous throwdown to lead with, and ya'll CRUSHED the delivery.
All the performances are top shelf, as usual, which is why I imagine it's getting dusted off eight years later.
With that in mind, I'll focus on the remix, which is SPECTACULAR. Very punchy, clean and shimmery. I especially like the vox and lead guitar ambient FX. Everything is just perfect to my ears.
We used to collect black widows in a jar, feed them and watch them work. Sort of like the redneck version of an ant farm. You had to be there I guess...
Good luck on the new album!!! Wow, thanks for that very generous review. We spent a lot of time on the mix so we much appreciate your thoughts on it. Your comments make us feel we achieved all our objectives. Hey, Bud also captured a few black widows when he was a kid much to the horror of family and friends! 😀 Thanks again, J&B
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Janice, Bud & Peter,
Wow! This re-mix just shines. I absolutely remember the first one - it was also great. This just sounds so much more organic and nuanced. It really showcases Janice - an astounding vocal. An immersive experience on my room speakers. Some really great headroom as well - it never breaks up when the volume is pushed - just sounds better.
This should be one fine album - wishing you all the best with it!
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I remember this one..... Which is sayin something. I can normally watch a movie and only as it gets near the end, I say, oh yeah, I've seen this one before...... LOL...
Nicely done. It never hurts to revisit the old ones for updating as, hopefully, our skills are better now. I like this remake.
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Janice, Bud & Peter, this is one of the best blues songs that I have ever heard and I have heard a lot of them.
Great vocal, guitar leads, backing band, and mix.
This is a true blues masterpiece.
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Hi J&B (and Peter) So many elements of this song that shine and would be unfair (and too long) to single them out, but to me, I have an interest in chord moves and I love the shift down at 0:35, 2:00 etc - a little bit of unexpected sparkle in an already good song. Andrew Edit: We have a spider here in Australia called the Redback Spider which is related to the Black Widow.
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Of course I remember this song very well indeed! It was great then and even better now.
Looking forward to hearing your Burning Slow album once it is released!
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Good, fresh write.
Very nicely done, all.
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I love the Stormy Monday chord progression (harmonica players usually hate it, but I love it) and it's in fine form here. Best I've heard Peter play. Janice's vox are nonpareil, nothing new about that. Everything sounds great. Excellent work, team! m Thanks for the kind words. We love Stormy Monday but didn’t realized we’d poached the progression. 😀 Not surprised though. We much appreciate your comments on Janice and Peter’s performances. Thanks again, J&B
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Caramba y crikey! This song is 100% superb bluesy-blues-with-a-blue-BANG-coloured-deep-mega-blue-azureified-blueness! Or to put in a sane manner, this is one of the very best blues songs I've ever heard! I've never heard Janice sing better, and Peter's guitar is 100%. The entire song in all respects is a 100-per-center!
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Hi, J&B. It's you two doing the blues! Plus Peter!  Sounds great!
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A very good blues song, with Janice's superb voice and a top-notch guitar solo.
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Absolute perfect blues. That solo is to die for. Well sung, played and produced.
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The usual suspects are doing the usual great job. Again Great and tasteful guitar, excellent vamp vocals, and one of the few mixes where I actually like the sound of a B3 Excellent Edit: So, Bud is no. 8? Thanks for all. Glad you liked the guitar/vocals and more thanks for mentioning the B3. A rare organ track from us but the Logic Pro sound seemed to work. No. 8? Nah … Bud cut a deal with the widow to let him survive out on the web perimeter. Ain’t going into what he had to offer. J&B
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Janice, Bud & Peter,
Wow! This re-mix just shines. I absolutely remember the first one - it was also great. This just sounds so much more organic and nuanced. It really showcases Janice - an astounding vocal. An immersive experience on my room speakers. Some really great headroom as well - it never breaks up when the volume is pushed - just sounds better.
This should be one fine album - wishing you all the best with it!
Bob Thank you Bob. All you wrote is very much appreciated. Thanks for mentioning the headroom. We always strive for that. And your vocal comments gave Janice an extra smile! J&B
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Oh, it stabs ya right through the soul, and we enjoy it immensely. Dang, Peter is scorching hot, and Janice elevates the feel with her sensational sense of The Blues. Black widow, praying mantis... love 'em and eat 'em.
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I remember this one..... Which is sayin something. I can normally watch a movie and only as it gets near the end, I say, oh yeah, I've seen this one before...... LOL...
Nicely done. It never hurts to revisit the old ones for updating as, hopefully, our skills are better now. I like this remake. Hey, at least you can remember near the end. Better than me (Bud). 😀 Now Janice can quote lines and describes scenes from something she watched 40 years ago. Glad you liked the remake. It was fun. J&B
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A stonkin' stomp'n blues number to gather in the faithful for an upcoming, much anticipated, album.
WOW & Peter - WOW.
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That was all sizzle and fire and not a hydrant in sight.
Another J&B and P classic. The mix and performances are flawless. I like Janice's approach to the notes and how she slides into them effortlessly.
This deserves airtime.
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Janice, Bud & Peter, this is one of the best blues songs that I have ever heard and I have heard a lot of them.
Great vocal, guitar leads, backing band, and mix.
This is a true blues masterpiece.
Loved it Thanks Mario. We know you “get” the genre so your comments mean a lot. J&B
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Hi J&B (and Peter) So many elements of this song that shine and would be unfair (and too long) to single them out, but to me, I have an interest in chord moves and I love the shift down at 0:35, 2:00 etc - a little bit of unexpected sparkle in an already good song. Andrew Edit: We have a spider here in Australia called the Redback Spider which is related to the Black Widow. Thanks for the kind words. And Janice was very happy you liked her chord progression. So do we need a follow up called Red Widow? 😄 J&B
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Of course I remember this song very well indeed! It was great then and even better now.
Looking forward to hearing your Burning Slow album once it is released! Thanks Dave. We’re glad you liked the re-make. J&B
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J,B and P.
Good, fresh write.
Very nicely done, all.
Vic Thanks Vic, J&B
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... So do we need a follow up called Red Widow? 😄 … Probably ‘Wed Widow’.
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Burnin'
Cool write.
Sumptuous vocals.
Peter is on fire.
Gorgeous mix.
That 5 minutes fly by
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Very positive people make black & blues music, and it always work splendidly Very nice chord progression. Great band, great mix, I like how the organ adds that black spider magic. Amazing guitar solo, so much content and presence! And Janice weaves the web and traps us in its threads with her captivating voice. Janne
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Caramba y crikey! This song is 100% superb bluesy-blues-with-a-blue-BANG-coloured-deep-mega-blue-azureified-blueness! Or to put in a sane manner, this is one of the very best blues songs I've ever heard! I've never heard Janice sing better, and Peter's guitar is 100%. The entire song in all respects is a 100-per-center! Man, all the work we put into was worth your first sentence! 😀 How cool. And the comments that followed are hugely appreciated. Thank you! J&B
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Hi, J&B. It's you two doing the blues! Plus Peter! Sounds great! Thank you! J&B
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A very good blues song, with Janice's superb voice and a top-notch guitar solo.
Laurent Thanks for listening and the kind comments. J&B
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Absolute perfect blues. That solo is to die for. Well sung, played and produced.
Excellent, kind regards That’s all we could ask for. Thank you! J&B
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PROPER blues Congratulations, all - ALL of you are at your very best, here, which makes for a dark, but sparkling (at the same time) final result. That's what happens when top-notch musicians collaborate on a project like this. Nothing more to add - just hats off to each and every one of you. Bravi.
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Oh, it stabs ya right through the soul, and we enjoy it immensely. Dang, Peter is scorching hot, and Janice elevates the feel with her sensational sense of The Blues. Black widow, praying mantis... love 'em and eat 'em.
You guys are my most-listened-to --well, you and Blue Attitude are my most listened to bands. Thank you Marty. Your kind words and support are always appreciated! J&B
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Black Widow We’re working on an album release of our slow burn blues tunes … aptly named Burning Slow. 😀 Black Widow was first released 8 years ago and this is a re-mix with all new effects and mastering. Now that's my kinda blues right there!! Love the groove! Vocals, lyrics and guitar work are excellent! Looking forward to hearing more from the album!
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A stonkin' stomp'n blues number to gather in the faithful for an upcoming, much anticipated, album.
WOW & Peter - WOW. Thank you Ray! J&B
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Howdy, you three.
This shines brighter than a full moon on a hot summer night. Janice is smoky vamping to the max!
This was worth the price of three admissions! And Peter - what can you say? I hope he had a fire extinguisher close by as that guitar was smoking. And Bud - you twist knobs better than anyone I've heard.
What a track!!!!!
Best to you.
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J&B...sultry vocal...Janice you are exceptional in this genre...smooth yet swampy solos...Peter is a master at these lead riffs that fit seamlessly into the mix...and of coarse a pro arrangement and mix to boot...one of your best guys!
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That was all sizzle and fire and not a hydrant in sight.
Another J&B and P classic. The mix and performances are flawless. I like Janice's approach to the notes and how she slides into them effortlessly.
This deserves airtime. Thank you! And, yes, Janice is assuredly into the melismatic thing. It dates all the way back to her bluegrass days. Much appreciated. J&B
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Burnin'
Cool write.
Sumptuous vocals.
Peter is on fire.
Gorgeous mix.
That 5 minutes fly by
fj Thanks mr jane. We had fun with this one! J&B
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Very positive people make black & blues music, and it always work splendidly Very nice chord progression. Great band, great mix, I like how the organ adds that black spider magic. Amazing guitar solo, so much content and presence! And Janice weaves the web and traps us in its threads with her captivating voice. Janne Thanks for the thoughtful, supportive and cleverly composed review. We appreciate every word! J&B
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PROPER blues Congratulations, all - ALL of you are at your very best, here, which makes for a dark, but sparkling (at the same time) final result. That's what happens when top-notch musicians collaborate on a project like this. Nothing more to add - just hats off to each and every one of you. Bravi. Dark and sparkling .... very cool. Thanks for all! J&B
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Black Widow We’re working on an album release of our slow burn blues tunes … aptly named Burning Slow. 😀 Black Widow was first released 8 years ago and this is a re-mix with all new effects and mastering. Now that's my kinda blues right there!! Love the groove! Vocals, lyrics and guitar work are excellent! Looking forward to hearing more from the album! Glad you like this style of blues. Your kind remarks are much appreciated! J&B
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Howdy, you three.
This shines brighter than a full moon on a hot summer night. Janice is smoky vamping to the max!
This was worth the price of three admissions! And Peter - what can you say? I hope he had a fire extinguisher close by as that guitar was smoking. And Bud - you twist knobs better than anyone I've heard.
What a track!!!!!
Best to you.
Alan Thanks for the kind and very generous comments. And it’s great to hear from you! J&B
Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! A few of our videos are here on our website: https://www.janiceandbud.com/our-music.html
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J&B...sultry vocal...Janice you are exceptional in this genre...smooth yet swampy solos...Peter is a master at these lead riffs that fit seamlessly into the mix...and of coarse a pro arrangement and mix to boot...one of your best guys! Nice to see you back around! And thank you for these thoughtful and very supportive comments. Hugely appreciated, J&B
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Kick-[*****] slow blues jam! Great job! Killer vocals! Incredible guitar work! Enjoyed this very much!
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Kick-[*****] slow blues jam! Great job! Killer vocals! Incredible guitar work! Enjoyed this very much! Thanks! We enjoying working within a lot genres but we tend to always drift back to blues. 😀 We appreciate the kind remarks. J&B
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Wow what a cool song. Such a cool groove to this tune. Awesome lyric and vocal delivery Janice. I must say Peters guitar was perfect. Bud speaking of perfection this production was out of the world . Well done
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