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What? It’s Christmas again? Hi Bob, a good solid write and a great take on the other side of Christmas. I used to love Christmas as a child and then transitioned into the parent trying to make Christmas for my kids. Now my kids have their kids, and whilst we spend some time with them, we don’t get to see the kids excitement on Christmas morning, and that to me is what it’s all about. So Christmas has lost its lustre now that I'm a grandparent. So in the regard I can relate to the sentiment. The song itself is great, well sung composed and produced. Enjoyed it. Kind regards.
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Hey great sound Tom, Really enjoyed my listen and it made me smile…. I really can’t imagine an Indian preferring a sandwich! But you really have captured the Bollywood feel and crossed it with a western band sound. Really cool. Excellent, kind regards.
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Hi there Rob, You mentioned three very important words for me. E, L and O! The Beatles aside, ELO have been my biggest influence. I couldn’t get enough of their early stuff, especially A New World Record and El Dorado. Really disappointed that Jeff Lynne didn’t bring his recent tour to anywhere in the southern hemisphere, and it now seems he’s unlikely to be able to do much more…..sorry, I digress. Thank you for the like and high praise. I hadn’t thought about the Hollies, another exceptional band, but I can see/hear how the build in intensity through the verses is akin to some of their material. Thank you buddy, kind regards
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Hi Chay, A very cool, mellow piece of music. I enjoyed the piano intro and how the the music built as the other instruments, such as the strings, came in and kept building, with the fiddle leads, multiple key changes, and guitar solo. Great production and mix, too!
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Hi Scott, That's a very impressive piece of music! Loved the mellow, orchestral sounds of the woodwinds and horns. I also enjoyed the underlying drone at the beginning, and the stereo separation of the voices at the beginning and end - they reminded me of a Gregorian chant. Very nicely done!
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I felt very comfortable listening to this. I felt like I was in a concert hall. I like the change with the ensemble at 1:37+. Thanx Scott I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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David, a very interesting piece of music that I would call "The Subconscious Surfaces". Lots of textures within an interesting chord progression. Great guitar leads and loved the vocal. A super choice of sounds and mix. Loved it.
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Bob, a flashback to the early 60's. You nailed the Merseybeat groove. It sounded like Gerry and the Pacemakers singing with Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys on lead guitar. Super vocal. Loved it
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Donny, what a fantastic tribute. Everything is perfect! Loosing a dog is a very stressful and sad time; we lost three dogs in a five week period so we know. This song honors Lucille. Loved it.
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I agree with most everything Mal says, though now is a little late to wish for anything, isn't it? Here's a nifty bit of trivia: Mal was one of the first to place 64-bit BiaB on the Wishlist. That ain't nuthin'! THANK YOU, Mal! If I could wish for anything, it's that PGMusic is not just listening to us cranky retirees (I wear it proudly) and is focused on the next generation(s) of BiaB users. The age demographic on the User Showcase forum makes me feel very comfortable, but no doubt sends cold shivers down the spines of the PGMusic strategists...
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" I’m gonna travel a single lane for a while..." Nice. That singer-drummer is excellent  That guitar guy's good, too. Smooth. Comfortable on the ear. Like cold sweet tea on a hot afternoon... Excellent mix. Such pleasant listening.... fj Love your description and ALL the kind words. Thank you! J&B
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Lee, Thank you for the kind words. Joliz and I appreciate it. Bob
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Ray, I really like Blundertown - excellent song. I also think your vocal fits really well. I like Psych B as well. Some great bass and a cool tune overall. Bob
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I think this is the first song I've heard that was written in the first person about the sun (which is sorely missed here right now). Very interesting lyrics, and as always, your singing is the highlight. Good work ![[Linked Image]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif)
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I like that. You use a beautiful chord progression and have found a wonderful melody for it. The mix is also very good. Enjoyed my listen
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Is the response correct? Can I reliably use AI to study music? Only as far as you can check the sources. I put the same query to Gemini, telling it to cite its sources. It explained how it derived the scale, and gave citations, but the citations didn't say anything about a "G Major flat five scale": The information regarding the G Major scale and the construction of altered scales via modification of scale degrees (such as ♭5) is based on general principles of Western music theory, as found in the following search results: ... So I asked again, and got (emphasis added): You are right to request explicit sources. The name "G Major flat five scale" is an informal name derived from a chord modification (Gmaj(♭5)) and points to a few specific, complex scales in music theory. In short, you can only trust it as far as you can get it to cite sources, and then verify the source yourself. Sometimes that takes multiple prompts to get the actual sources (if any) that were used.
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Oh thanks! Have a nice week ahead . and great new moments with music! Jona
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Very moody piece, liked the pad and the wind sound effect. Good vocal, too. Very different from the Guns 'n Roses hit by the same name. Nice work here.
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Hi Ron, Great vocals and lyrics, and really nice job with the production and mix! Bob
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Hi Janne. This is quite an amazing arrangement and production. You've done a super job. As always your songwriting stands strong and tall. I have never heard Natalie sound like this and the way you shaped her voice impressed me a great deal. This is definitely another song for the "One to be very proud of" collection. --Noel Thanks Noel very much for your lovely review I'm very glad you liked how I shaped Natalie's voice, usually my vision of the vocals doesn't require this much tweaking. Janne
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Romantic, dreamy, wistful and nostalgic are words that came to my mind while listening to your song. Touching lyrics drawn with passion and sensibility. And when the chords, the melody and the singer's lovely tenderness reflect that passion so clearly, I can see and feel the story in your full vision. Excellent arrangement, I especially enjoyed the strings and those more electric solo sections that added very unique flavor to the mood. The song is truly worth the remix. Janne
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Christian, loved this...great movement, and the chords were slightly unexpected...I think you used some extensions in the melody. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
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Mike, thanks! Curiously, Thanksgiving is a holiday that has very little in terms of "holiday songs" to its credit. Solid, enjoyable track, message right on the money. I'm so glad I decided to listen this Sunday morning!
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Very beautiful soundscape, the different guitar sounds combine well to create a pleasant listening experience with cozy and uplifting mood. Great playing and although the title is "Cold Front" I find the melody, the chord progression and the mix really heartwarming. Thanks for another magical journey to the world of your musical gift. Janne
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