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https://soundcloud.com/torrey-bliss/apple-of-my-eyeIf anyone had told me 10-20 years ago that I would use a disco beat in a song I would have said that they had lost their mind! Yet here I am and I'll be darned if it didn't give me the drive this one always needed (especially in the chorus). This is my third and most likely, last attempt at this song. It's a rework of the first song I ever posted on the forum. This time I did the guitar work with an electric instead of acoustic. It's a "happy" song I dedicate to my grandkids! I want to spread some positive vibrations with my music! Hope it makes someone smile! Thanks for the listen! BIAB Bass - 2612 Funk Half Note Pulse Bass - 2260 Funky Groove 60's Drums - Funk Disco Drums - Southern Pop 8's Guitar - 1403 Rhythm Soul 70's Warm Held Guitar - 1436 Jazz Funk Groovin Muted Ev16 Synth - 2276 Rhythm Disco Piano High Synth Pad - 1840 Pop Modern Groove Mellow Me Lead Guitar - Taylor T5 Background Vocals Synths Percussion
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Torrey, This is a terrific listen, Torrey. Nice opening. Drums sound good - nice snappy snare. The bass is super - punchy and crisp. The background synths work well. Very nice clean tone on your guitar. Good, smooth, melodic playing. The drum break is a nice touch and nicely done. The handclaps are really nice (did you record those? or is that a loop?). Good mix. Well put together. Gets ya movin'. You were born to disco  floyd
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Torrey,
This version is fantastic - love the groove.
The mix is great and I really like the synth wash effect around the 2:40 - great stuff!
Bob
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Lovely song. Wonderful playing throughout - great tone and phrasing and continually inventive.
Nice disco beat!
A really nice instrumental with some excellent touches throughout.
Peter
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Tell you what, I didn't hear the other versions but this one is a keeper. Terrific work!
Mike B,
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Torrey,
I didn't know that Taylor also sells electric guitars.
But you sure play it well!
I remember this song title and I also remember the first song I heard from you here on the forum .
But that had a very cool vocal. Are we talking about the same song?
Good work!
Rob
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Loved the disco comment Torrey. Made me chuckle. This was a good choice for a style. Guitar was excellent. Super tone and some very cool licks. Well done...
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Yeah, nice one!!
Love the playing, your phrasing and note choice reminds me of George Benson, was he an influence? Just so fluid and melodic.
Mix sounds great too through the 'phones.
Really good, Torrey, enjoyed the listen!
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Thanks for the comments Floyd! The hand claps were loops. I forgot to list them.
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Torrey, That is some fine playing. The production is very high quality. Sounds great, Tom
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Torrey,
I missed the orignal version but this is a terrific listen! Love your tone and phrasing on the Taylor (especially where you go with the melody at 1:55). As polished and tasteful an arrangement as I`d expect from you with some subtle surprises like the handclaps.
I`m curious how you got the intro synth to bounce across the spectrum like that?
Robert
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Excellent music.
Great production and performance.
Super guitar playing: in some moments I can feel George Benson's style.
One of your best
Sergio
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I really dig the funky vibe this song is giving off! Really love what you did with song. I actually played it a few times.  Thanks for sharing!
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It made me smile! What year was the original Torrey?
I would like to hear that too if you want to post it maybe here so we can hear the first creation.
Some really gorgeous playing here. Wow. What kind of guitar effects are you using?
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Thanks Bob for taking the time to listen and comment I always appreciate that! T
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Wow - I thoroughly enjoyed this one! The retro feeling sounds almost effortless, it just flows so incredible well. I kept waiting for your vocals to come in, I may be wrong but I don't think I hear much instrumental stuff from you. Really refreshing to hear though. I'm imagining this filling a dancefloor with ease in a live setting. Great work here - thanks for sharing
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Very enjoyable 70's pop-disco-soul sound with nice melancholy melody and lovely guitar playing.
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Thanks Peter for checking out the song! I appreciate it! T
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If a song is going to feature solo guitar throughout it needs to be good...really good playing. And, man, did you ever do that with this superb expo of your melodic playing and tone. And disco or not your choice of tracks and the arrangement (drum break is cool) are, as is typical of your tunes, perfect for the melody and groove. The mix, everything, sounds great on our monitors. Well done indeed and much enjoyed! J&B
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THis is an excellent song Torrey, so well executed each musical part fits like a glove!!!!
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