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We thoroughly enjoyed your song and Janice absolutely loved your singing of this line: “Oh, I…I was in heaven.” The tender lyric and the driving rhythm of the band go together well. That is an outstanding group of session players and a fine mix. Like others, we too are happy that you had a complete recovery from your surgery. And that your inspiration for making music and telling stories continues to benefit us all. Cool! Excellent remix. J&B
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Ron, Thanks - as always, very kind. We appreciate it. Bob
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David, You are such a great musician. As much as I love your writing I also love your playing. This is awesome stuff! Bob
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A beautiful, slightly depressing song. I love the lyrics and the way you deliver them. A tasteful choice of instruments. I LOVE the call-and-response vocal harmonies in the outro - I would have included them in the choruses too, because they’re so good. Enjoyed my listen. A lot ![[Linked Image]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif) Thank you, B.D.! Don't do it on every song, but on some songs (like this one) I intentionally put something cool in the outro that's a new twist. Keep thinking back to the songs I listen to all the way through just so I can hear that neat bit at the end. The most convenient example is "Best Friends Girl" (1978). Yeah, I probably SHOULD have used that bit earlier, but then I wouldn't amuse myself quite as well. Ha!
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Floyd, this is fantastic. That voice conversion sounds great. Super lyrics and harmonies. Fantastic backing band. Loved it
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I really admire your skill to write and arrange songs with strong dynamics and this is one perfect example, from whispering verses to power chorus, even silent moments that give time to breathe, it doesn't feel forced or exaggerated, just natural flow of music and carefully selected instrument to realize your vision. And another successful aspect is the perfect match between the sound of the female vocalist and the message she is singing about, real emotions expressed so convincingly that I never have to think about the fact that there is AI or synth behind it - but I feel there is just one talented Brain who can write world class melodies, chording and touching lyrics. I tip my hat to the amount of work you put into your songs. Janne Wow, what a wonderful comment. I really appreciate your detailed feedback on your impressions of the song. Thank you, Janne  PS: My next song IS going to be totally exaggerated. Watch this place...
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Ya, Reaper continues to impress! Not yet. How about if I told you this ReEQ was actually released for Reaper in Nov 2017 - almost 9 years ago  ! I am pretty sure this is not Kennys first video of this feature....
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… Poignant and lovely, especially with all the wars going on these days Waltz time is perfect for the lyric. That is an fine band and mix. It all sounds excellent on the Kalis. Thanks J&B! My hope is that the melody, harmony and feel reflect the love of a father for his daughter, rather than the apocalyptic context - although I tried to introduce some elements to illustrate the despair. The vocals are very good … They and the song have a Paul McCartney feel as well. I have always loved Macca’s songwriting and vocal, and he’s had a significant influence on my own music, either directly or indirectly via other artists. After viewing the recent doco ‘Man on the run’, I reviewed his solo/Wings output and he has a discography that many would envy. Excellent video. Loved the real clips! I prefer not to use AI for video where I can. My wife tells me that AI data centres use huge amounts of power and water, and with SA being the driest state on the driest continent, we need to preserve our water, and despite SA hitting 100% renewables power. I use Microsoft Clipchamp for videos with access to the library of video, and I’ve got my method for doing this that seems to work. Thanks for listening and viewing! Andrew
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As is often the case, I don’t remember any of what you described because… well, you know. But this is definitely a song I could easily imagine listening to while sitting in a hotel bar, having one last drink, and winding down the day. I LOVE the saxophone - it’s really tastefully played
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Chay, this works extremely well as a rock song. Great mix; you are an expert at choosing and blending RTs Loved those guitar leads as they fit perfectly to the excellent bass track Super work with those vocals Loved that backing band Loved the song
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I know I’m certainly no expert on country music (to put it mildly), but I know a good song when I hear one, and this is definitely one. And it's catchy like hell, toe-tapping goodness. I love the harmonies, even though some artifacts from the pitch shifting are audible. Good stuff
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Good question, why can't life be simple, why can't there be eternal peace, why Mario succeeds with every song Really beautiful chord progression, lush strings and the flute create a majestic march of the best things in March. And the powerful drums, the smooth piano and the lovely nylon guitar support this relaxing flight toward spring. Uplifting and touching, much more absorbing than any hockey game with or without the periods. Janne Thanx Janne for this fantastic review. I'm glad that you liked it. PS - Mario does not succeed with every song; trust me on this.
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Hey, this sounds great Bob! (and Joliz) I didn't know you were a rocker, man! Keep it up!
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Oh dude maybe I need to move this to the top of my list. I have to write a song about this. Thanks for reminding me!!! Yes David you should write a song about it and call it "Jesus please make it stop!"
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Far out video that had usremembering the old sci fi movie, Fantastic Voyage.” The band, vocals and arrangement are powerful and the chorus of vocals is a very good accent Love that sax solo GREAT line: “Mind is the conductor……DNA is the score” Janice read to Bud a quote by Lao Tsu a few days ago: “Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.” Your song seems to come from your soul. 😊 Enjoyed it J&B Thanks Janice & Bud for your heartwarming words Very nice quote, although I'm not sure if this song best describes my soul  Janne
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Wow, that was like a fast ride on a mountain road. I really like the message, "It's not too much to ask to feel alive/And not be kicked or cast aside/To be part of life just as myself/Instead of trying to be something else." says so much. Very nice singer, and those "equal"s are really catchy. Enjoyable and creative melody/chords. Great band, the piano break is nicely surprising and the guitar solo makes me want to join the ride. And thanks for sharing your interesting backstory, music and tools like BIAB can make us all equal - no expensive equipments needed, just chords, melody and lyrics from the heart Janne
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cxp, Thanks but... The request is to get away from 90s workflow or/and other tedious and bizarre workarounds. What I am asking was done by quite a few titles in recent 10 years. Some are even free or very low priced. The problem is integration with BIAB. Particularly what I am asking for is to: put my own MIDI loops in a folder, lets call it "User MIDI" and so they show up in MIDI trk tab in MTP Library and act same way as PGM MIDI snippets > reinterpret phrases according to chord sheet same way as it is done with MIDI trks. Simple as that. No need to reinvent the wheel. That was actually my first major disappointment when I started using BIAB - Styles that don't have proper parts for Intros / Breaks & Fills. Since it would be extremely challenging to make the parts out of RTs of existing library, MIDI loops/phrases that are accessible the easy way and a combination of "playable RT's" or decent VSTi would make a viable alternative.
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Great version of this old classic! Your harmonica playing is excellent, and so is the instrumentation, which is impressive as it totally evokes the era. Thanks, Chay! Rhythm changes are a little daunting, so I'm glad you felt my solo was up to snuff. I didn't really tackle the bridge properly, but it was passable, I guess. Thanks again for the encouragement, it means a lot!
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We enjoyed hearing you sing in your language and appreciate the translation. Rocking band and the piano is great. Sound effects are cool. Good video (like the real clips) You and Tamar blend well and both give the song oomph. With politics everywhere these days it seems that having a wry sense of humor is the key to not letting the politicians steal our joy. 😊 Great write, vocals and mix. Enjoyed it! J&B
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That is one smooth and flowing guitar. Love the lead and the great fills also. The changing tones and panning through the circles was excellent. The cool video is so perfectly timed with your guitar in the circles. The mix is really good. Your are a master of subtle dynamics. Enjoyed it! J&B
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Some the best idea come from the land of ether. Rich harmonies, compelling chorus, and excellent guitar licks. Thanks Scott! I always appreciate your comments! TB
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What a dark sound, Peter's guitar roars like walking in a deep swamp and the harmonica adds to the ghostly mood, even Janice's voice sounds double haunting - she must be under some kind of spell... or maybe not, just excellency doubled I enjoyed every detail, great work with the mix, a muddy blues song has never sounded this bright, you have made the impossible possible, that requires more than average mojo! Janne This review helps make all the effort we put into this production more than worthwhile. Your creative and supportive comments are much appreciated! J&B
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I know a lot of people feel that a triplet feel is swing, and it can be, but swing is more variable than that. It could be closer to two eighth notes, or closer to a dotted eighth and sixteenth note combo. As far as shuffle rhythm is concerned, the same thing applies. All of my ensembles are told at some point, "The black spots are just marks on a page—that's not where the music is. The music always comes from you." I like the way you said that. And it applies to saying the shuffle or swing equals triplet timing. The rhythm is something you can't always notate, it's something you have to feel.
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Thank you for those encouraging words, Chay. Vic
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