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Great and powerful message song, could not be any better written or performed. I thought that was Janice doing harmony.
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Tom, Bud and Janice,
This is an incredibly powerful write and an equally powerful presentation. The vividness and starkness of your story really hits home. A few years ago, I lost a family member to prescription medication and a large part of that medication included the opioids oxycondone and oxycontin. The tragedy still haunts me. Stories such as yours need telling over and over and over. Only then will people hear.
The arrangement is outstanding. I loved the thump thump thump sound of the drums. For me it was like a racing heartbeat. The tension that they created drove the song like a paramedic racing to the scene of disaster. These drums added to the urgency and and the sense of helplessness of the situation.
I have no doubt that this song will make a difference somewhere to someone. You've all done a really great job. Thank you for making a difference.
Noel
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hi tommy really great song leaves a impression on your heart excellent job guys thanks eric
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this is so different to what Ive heard on Showcase..such a well developed song with such haunting melody licks and vocal backing..this is a powerful song that deserves to be out there not covered by another artist but by you...brilliant Frankie, thank you so much for stopping by. We appreciate the kind words. Tom Such a sad, sad thing this epidemic is. Great job on the song and the very moving production by you all. Thanks Josie. This song was a social commentary on a harsh reality that touches nearly all of us in one way or another. Tom
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Dani, thank you for the kind words, Tom
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Great and powerful message song, could not be any better written or performed. I thought that was Janice doing harmony. Clifton, Thank you for stopping by. We really appreciate it, Tom Tom, Bud and Janice,
This is an incredibly powerful write and an equally powerful presentation. The vividness and starkness of your story really hits home. A few years ago, I lost a family member to prescription medication and a large part of that medication included the opioids oxycondone and oxycontin. The tragedy still haunts me. Stories such as yours need telling over and over and over. Only then will people hear.
The arrangement is outstanding. I loved the thump thump thump sound of the drums. For me it was like a racing heartbeat. The tension that they created drove the song like a paramedic racing to the scene of disaster. These drums added to the urgency and and the sense of helplessness of the situation.
I have no doubt that this song will make a difference somewhere to someone. You've all done a really great job. Thank you for making a difference.
Noel Noel, I am sorry for your loss. We didn't mean to bring up sad memories. The song is meant to be a social commentary on a harsh reality. The drums played a big part in this and thanks for pointing that out. I don't know if this song will make a difference in regards to this huge problem but it made a difference for us. Thank you for taking the time to comment and share part of your experience with us, Tom hi tommy really great song leaves a impression on your heart excellent job guys thanks eric Eric, Thank you for coming by and commenting, Tom
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Sad and beautiful Tom! It's packed full of truth that many can relate to! As for the production .... It has the awesome sonic quality an high production level we have come to expect from you! Great work! Thanks, Torrey Thanks Torrey...and, yep, that sonic quality Tom does is remarkable. J&B Nothing better than a great story to carry a great ballad through. I love the power that the backing vocals add. Nice work on the production.Congrats to all involved. Rob Thanks Rob! J&B Tom, Janice & Bud,
This song opens up so pretty and melodic it takes a while for the depth of the lyrics to sink in... this is a powerful and moving picture of such a devastating problem. Its an epidemic here as well and as a parent who tried a few things in my youth, the deadly potential of one choice to pop that party pill scares me.
Great vocal delivery and lovely harmonies.
Robert Thanks Robert...it is sad indeed and more so that more help cannot be afforded to both the victims and to stop the circumstances that allow so much of that product to reach the streets. J&B
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It's a song and a prayer and a plea.
As to the writing and performances and production - exceptional in every way!
I'm particularly drawn to Janice' harmony. The notes chosen and the performance.
And also to the overall arrangement, the mix of instruments and percussion and the choices made in bringing them in and out of the song.
So tragic, yet a wonderful song.
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It's a song and a prayer and a plea.
As to the writing and performances and production - exceptional in every way!
I'm particularly drawn to Janice' harmony. The notes chosen and the performance.
And also to the overall arrangement, the mix of instruments and percussion and the choices made in bringing them in and out of the song.
So tragic, yet a wonderful song.
Lawrence, Thank you for the wonderful review, Tom
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Tom, Janice & Bud,
This song opens up so pretty and melodic it takes a while for the depth of the lyrics to sink in... this is a powerful and moving picture of such a devastating problem. Its an epidemic here as well and as a parent who tried a few things in my youth, the deadly potential of one choice to pop that party pill scares me.
Great vocal delivery and lovely harmonies.
Robert Robert, we understand your feelings completely. Just today we received some sad news about a niece's addiction. Who would have ever dreamed it would come to this? J&B
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Love your song.
Realistic contemporary feel.
Great lyrics and drama sympathetically presented.
Like the ghostly no no not this way.
Cheers.
Thanks you! Tom created that part from Janice's harmony and it very pleasantly surprised us. J&B
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Hello, Tom, Janice & Bud,
I think that difficult themes are being expressed beautifully.
The way to use the piano and the drums is wonderful.
Vocals and harmonies also fit spectacularly this song.
It is a splendid collaboration.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi Thank you Shigeki, we agree that Tom really created a great arrangement for the tune. Thanks for mentioning the harmonies also. J&B this is so different to what Ive heard on Showcase..such a well developed song with such haunting melody licks and vocal backing..this is a powerful song that deserves to be out there not covered by another artist but by you...brilliant Thanks for the kind and supportive comments! J&B Such a sad, sad thing this epidemic is. Great job on the song and the very moving production by you all. Thank you Josie, J&B Hi, Tommy, Janice & Bud !
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in MHO ! Super lyrics and
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Congrats to all involved !
Cheers
Dani
Thanks for listening and commenting Dani. J&B
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Looks like it's all been said, and deservedly so. A stunning piece of work, big congratulations to all concerned.  John
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Great and powerful message song, could not be any better written or performed. I thought that was Janice doing harmony. Thanks and we appreciate you mentioning the harmony. J&B Tom, Bud and Janice,
This is an incredibly powerful write and an equally powerful presentation. The vividness and starkness of your story really hits home. A few years ago, I lost a family member to prescription medication and a large part of that medication included the opioids oxycondone and oxycontin. The tragedy still haunts me. Stories such as yours need telling over and over and over. Only then will people hear.
The arrangement is outstanding. I loved the thump thump thump sound of the drums. For me it was like a racing heartbeat. The tension that they created drove the song like a paramedic racing to the scene of disaster. These drums added to the urgency and and the sense of helplessness of the situation.
I have no doubt that this song will make a difference somewhere to someone. You've all done a really great job. Thank you for making a difference.
Noel Noel, your reviews always are insightful, thought provoking and very meaningful to us. We are sorry to hear of your loss - it’s all so tragic. We couldn’t agree more about the drums. When Tom sent us the mix we were transfixed by it all. Thank you very much. J&B hi tommy really great song leaves a impression on your heart excellent job guys thanks eric Thanks Eric! J&B
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Awesome song with a great message. Very nicely done.
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It's a song and a prayer and a plea.
As to the writing and performances and production - exceptional in every way!
I'm particularly drawn to Janice' harmony. The notes chosen and the performance.
And also to the overall arrangement, the mix of instruments and percussion and the choices made in bringing them in and out of the song.
So tragic, yet a wonderful song.
We appreciate your thoughtful and supportive remarks. Janice was swept away by the song and fell right into that harmony past. Thank you for mentioning it. Bud Looks like it's all been said, and deservedly so. A stunning piece of work, big congratulations to all concerned. John Great to hear from you John and thanks for the kind words! J&B Awesome song with a great message. Very nicely done. Thank you Samuel! J&B
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Thanks for sharing this tommyad, very important topic to bring light to. Great instrumentation choices too. Well done!
Cheers,
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Oh wow! heck of a piece!Don't know what else to say other than one cannot go wrong with Tommy and Bud.
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Looks like it's all been said, and deservedly so. A stunning piece of work, big congratulations to all concerned. John John, It is always good to hear from you. Thanks for the wonderful comments, Tom Awesome song with a great message. Very nicely done. Samuel, Thanks for dropping by. We appreciate it, Tom
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Truly great work!
We've seen documentaries about this on Dutch television as well.
You guys managed to create a great pop song on this subject.
Very well done!
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Thanks for sharing this tommyad, very important topic to bring light to. Great instrumentation choices too. Well done! Joe, Thanks for dropping in. We are glad you did, Tom Oh wow! heck of a piece!Don't know what else to say other than one cannot go wrong with Tommy and Bud.
Mike B. Mike, Glad you liked it, Thanks, Tom Truly great work!
We've seen documentaries about this on Dutch television as well.
You guys managed to create a great pop song on this subject.
Very well done!
Rob and Anne-Marie RnAM, The addiction problem here in America is at crisis level. This song was meant as a social commentary that we hope at some small level could touch someone and maybe make them think twice about bad choices, Tom
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