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Good work Greg!
Although I'm usually not much into political songs or songs with any political meaning or engagement, I do like this one.
Also a very nice compilation of the pictures (love the water painting like picture of Martin Luther King).
Rob
Thanks Rob! It was a lot of fun to make. There are some great images on google to play with. Appreciate the kind words! Take care. Greg
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Wonderful production and heartfelt vocal performance!
Well crafted lyrics and I think that is takes courage to wade in the political waters of song writing.
I enjoyed it very much.
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Super one Greg,
all is excellent.
I love the kind of chords you are usual to put in your song and this song has
a wonderful chords line, very soft and melodic as I like.
For me this is your best song.
Sergio
Thanks so much Sergio! Enjoying your many guitar styles on the forum! Take care. Greg
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Love your song. The melody and lyrics are a moving tribute to the dream of Martin Luther King. The video and song supports each other creatively very well. While your video and music could stand alone in their message, both together evoke stirring, moving, heartwarming emotions that make one embrace and understand why “Love Knows No Color”.
Atze Thanks so much Atze! MLK was a very inspiring figure. Just as with music (other than this forum), they just don't make 'em like that anymore. Really enjoying your presence on the forum! Take care. Greg
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Great job Greg. Very moving.
Love knows no color but red.
Thanks so much Sundance! You know how much I value your kind support! Take care. Greg
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Greg,
This is a really strong song. I loved the production and performance all the way through. Great lyrics and vocals too.
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Greg, this is a powerful message superbly done. Top notch at every level.
Thanks so much for the kind words Charlie. Really glad you liked it! Take care. Greg
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Love this one Greg. Very well done.
Regards,
Bob Thanks for the nice review Bob. Absolutely love your new one!! Take care. Greg
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Mighty fine. A VERY timely message after the events of the last few days.
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Beautiful song Greg. Very heartfelt lyric. As always an incredible vocal. Loved the productions as well Thanks so much Scott! Good to see that you're "back in town"! Take care. Greg
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Dear Greg,
You are a very good singer and arranger, that was so beautifully modulated that every ounce of the message came through. Sing like that with your heart, and who could but not listen.
Paddy G
Thanks Paddy! Much appreciated, especially from one who really knows how to sing from their heart! Take care. Greg
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Wow,Greg.. this is awesome! And since it's actually a combination of several different artistic endeavors, I'll deal with each of them separately!
1) The Video
Yeah, I always prefer songs that come packaged with a video... and I thought you did a particularly good job of finding powerful images to reinforce the equally powerful statements in your lyrics. I notice you used fades between the pictures. It's hard to go wrong with fades, because they make everything look "right" ... but in the case of music videos especially there is an added advantage to changing scenes abruptly without fades... but only if its done right on the beat. (It has the effect of being a visual floor tom, if you catch my drift.)
2) The Lyrics
I think you are a great lyric writer in general, and especially in this case, you did justice to the enormity of the topic. That is no small achievement! I could easily quote the whole song as examples of outstanding lyric writing, but.. they're all great! I often try to analyze what makes lyrics interesting. Sometimes its the ability to create verbal imagery... but I think your special gift is the ability to "coin a phrase" and say common things in a new way that shines a light on some previously obscure aspect of the topic. This song is full of that, and I cite the verse that contains your title as an example.
3) The Music
You always do such a tasteful job of selecting chords, instruments and effects that build exactly the right mood for your topic, and this is no exception. Its an instantly likable sound canvas for your story to be painted on
4) Your singing
Again, this is one of your strengths... unlike me, you can actually sing, and that opens up a wider set of melodic options for you. Especially in a song like this, where there is likely potential for opposition to the ideas you are setting forth, the calmness of your vocal presentation takes on an authority of its own, and the vocals rise above the mere task of portraying a melody. Very impressive.
5) The mix
What can I say... your mixes are always clear and "right" in every way.
When we play our songs for others, they typically hear "a song" ... but in most cases "the song" is actually the combined result of several skill sets, any one of which can sink the ship if you don't get it right. That's what really impresses me about you and the other "heavy hitters" on the forum, because you have a long track record of wearing ALL the hats well.
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Great write and performance, powerful message.
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Greg,
Outstanding. One of your best.
SD
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"It’s the content of the character
Not the color of the skin
It’s not the features of the packaging
But the soul that lies within
We all feel passion, and we all feel pain
We have the same blood running through our veins"
Greg - this is SUCH a strong write. Not a wasted syllable. Not a syllable out of place. Songwriting as craft and art.
It doesn't stop there. Each of the verses is just as strong. And tied together by a simple, yet power repeat chorus. Outstanding songwriting.
Your melodies SING. That is such an overlooked aspect of songwriting. Beautiful.
The instrumentation/production is so well done that I didn't "notice" it as I listened - the perfect foundation for this powerful message.
Sung to perfection.
Top drawer.
floyd Thanks Floyd. It's hard to express just how good such a nice review makes me feel. Thanks for all your help and support. Take care. Greg
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Hi, Greg !
This is nothing short of
fantastic ! My new Gregfav
so far !!!!
Congrats !:))
Cheers
Dani Thanks so much Dani!! I just listened to your new one a few minutes ago, and loved it! Take care. Greg
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Greg,
It's a really beautiful listen. You have a gift for designing melodies that enhance lyric character and arranging them so that the musical journey becomes an emotional experience.
As floyd has already mentioned, this is a very strong write.... solid gold songwriting penmanship! And a message that can never be delivered too often.
All the best,
Noel THanks very much Noel! Sadly, it seems that this message is being obscured by a small number of haters on both sides with the help of politicians and media. Really enjoyed your new one! Take care. Greg
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Great songwriting here, wonderful lyrics, love your vocal too.
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Gorgeous! Greg, I completely agree with all the praises...very nice work! -Eric
Edit: forgot to mention, re: the Sneetches/Seuss reference, that story popped up in my mind recently in a discussion about immigration. I kept it to myself, but almost used it to illustrate my point. Actually, I often think of that story, so I appreciate the reference.
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Greg, You've done it again. A great write delivered by an exceptional vocal performance. " Some use the politics of color to divide
Why don’t we just focus on the things we share inside"
What a line! One of the things I like the most is that is a message song that doesn't feel preachy. It's more of a common sense approach. Superb piece of art. Tom Thanks for the extremely kind words Tom. It's sad how current events have brought the topic of this song back into focus. It shouldn't be so hard for people to "just get along". Thanks for the constant encouragement and support! Take care. Greg
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