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Really enjoyed this one Floyd, This is way better than some of the crap the major companies are vomiting out these days. Most enjoyable listen. Thanks for posting

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Beautifully written, performed and produced FJ!

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Originally Posted By: Noel96
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I'm s-o-o-o-o-o far behind in commenting on your songs that I'm ashamed to show up in one of your threads. It's because of this that I'm throwing date sequence to the wind and just jumping in while this song is still on the first page!

"Montana Sunsets" is a really wonderful listen... I absolutely LOVE that last line of the chorus. It pulls the chorus lyrics together and stitches them up with a heap of visual imagery and energy. In addition, there's a ton of movement in it. When I first heard "hit the range and ride" at the end of the first chorus, I stopped the track and rewound it so that I could play the chorus again. It was like I was standing in one of those old-time westerns that my dad used to thoroughly enjoy and the hero rides off into the setting sun. In so few words, you managed to convey a truckload of sight, sound and (e)motion... that's 'skill' by anyone's definition! (It came as no surprise that you'd have John Wayne in there somewhere in the song smile )

That final twist on "hit the range and ride" as a way of saying "goodnight" made me smile. It was a very satisfying pay-off. I also agree with Biglad, the sequence of lyrics that had "eagle screams" resonated big-time!

I'm glad you mentioned the nylon guitar. #2201 is one of my favourites. Brent's playing is magnificent (as always) and this Realtrack has a really warm and captivating sound.

Jumping off on a tangent... What did you do with your vocals? They sound spectacular. Incredibly clear and massaged into the mix with pizzazz. Is that a slapback delay that you have happening? I thought I could hear it at times but then I might be imagining it because I've been playing around with delay quite a lot since I posted this article and this other article and I might be hearing things that aren't there. (Kind of like Tartini tones where a note that is not actually present is psychoacoustically created by the brain as the difference in frequencies between two played notes... a strange phenomenon!)

This is SUCH an inspiring creation! ... off to listen again...

Seriously... wonderful melody, first class singing, terrific arrangement and production... music doesn't get better than this.

All the best,
Noel


Noel - I always enjoy reading what you have to say - and you are welcome ANY time = early or late... smile

The vocal processing is similar to my "usual" vocal chain - EQ, Compressor, Analog Delay, Room Reverb. I mixed in a bit more of the Reverb than I usually do - and I think that accentuated the delay a little. I also think that it might be that the combination of instruments made the vocal "more effective"... kind of one of those times when everything seems to get in the right slot and a little "extra" happens. Elusive.

Thanks for such a great review...



Originally Posted By: RnAM
Hi Floyd,

Again, a wonderful song!
Cool vocals and indeed, the guitar... very nice.
Good job.

Rob and Anne-Marie


Thanks, y'all...



Originally Posted By: JoanneCooper
Yeah! Very nice all round Floyd. Back to what you are so good at.


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Originally Posted By: animarorecords
Hello, floyd

Very nice intro.
Nylon guitar is really nice through this tune.
Very catchy melody and super vocals as usual.
I think this melody is beyond the genre of country.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi


Shigeki Adachi - Thanks for your support, as always...


Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Floyd, Of all the songs I've heard of yours, and I've listened to several, I feel this one lyrically sits at the top with a couple of others! Everything flows so well in this! Your mix is very good and instrument choices are perfect! The melody is wonderful all the way! I really liked that second verse (powerful words)! Thanks, Torrey


Thanks for that really nice review, Torrey...



Originally Posted By: VideoTrack
Another outstanding delivery from you, Floyd.

So easy to listen to, great lyrics, great story telling, great melody.

Your skillful writing and delivery shows that you really are a master at continually getting absolute perfection out of this product.


Trev - always nice to have you drop by...Thanks!

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I honestly thought I had commented on this when I gave a first listen.

Anyway absolutely another country Belter from the king of country,


Really enjoyed this.


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Originally Posted By: Skyline
Things move too quick on this forum and I darned near missed this.
Another stunning song, Floyd. Your voice is just sooooo good. This is a totally perfect marriage of lyrics and melody. Sparkly production too, which I always enjoy. Going back for a third listen now.

John


The forum is a lot bigger and more active than it was in "the old days"... and things do move fast sometimes. Thanks for having a listen, John...


Originally Posted By: GocartMoz
Amazing as always. Such a pure vocal and pristine production. I remember hearing this before. Glad I had another listen.

Dave


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Your songs are a moving target and I love that. You manage to set a certain expectation and simultaneously bring something fresh to it every time.

I am hearing some new influences in the music that seems to reflect your travels both physically and musically...again, while maintaining "you." That can be hard to do. At least, I tend to feel so.

I also have liked your increased use of internal rhyme. Whenever I hear that, I can't help but respect the writer. To end on a rhyme is one thing. To phrase things in a way to create and internal chime for your ear is crazy awesome in my book.

I could go on, and I believe you know that. "Just loved the song" is probably all that really needed to be said. smile


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Originally Posted By: LPman
Hi Floyd Jane,
Your voice carries well, nylons are fine...


LPman - Thanks for having a listen....


Originally Posted By: Muzic Trax
Fantastic production. Loved, loved the vocal harmonies as well.

Trax


Trax - I really appreciate you stopping by... thanks!


Originally Posted By: furry
Really enjoyed this one Floyd, This is way better than some of the crap the major companies are vomiting out these days. Most enjoyable listen. Thanks for posting


Graham - I certainly appreciate that...

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Originally Posted By: Sundance
Beautifully written, performed and produced FJ!


Thanks, Josie...


Originally Posted By: beatmaster
I honestly thought I had commented on this when I gave a first listen.

Anyway absolutely another country Belter from the king of country,


Really enjoyed this.


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Originally Posted By: HearToLearn
Your songs are a moving target and I love that. You manage to set a certain expectation and simultaneously bring something fresh to it every time.

I am hearing some new influences in the music that seems to reflect your travels both physically and musically...again, while maintaining "you." That can be hard to do. At least, I tend to feel so.

I also have liked your increased use of internal rhyme. Whenever I hear that, I can't help but respect the writer. To end on a rhyme is one thing. To phrase things in a way to create and internal chime for your ear is crazy awesome in my book.

I could go on, and I believe you know that. "Just loved the song" is probably all that really needed to be said. smile



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Just BEAUTIFUL!!! The music is so pretty with the nice guitar groove and a sentimental longing to the melody. A wonderful romantic and dreamy quality in the lyrics, and a very poignant resolution. Nobody does it better Floyd!! Take care. Greg

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