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Joe, Nice work on this Robert! Really enjoyed the overall progression. Well done! Thank you,Joe! Interesting lyric choices. I definitely get where your inspiration comes from. Ember, There was an English kids show called Magpie which used those rhymes on the theme song- it stuck with me. Your new tune brings to mine troubadours from days of olde  ... Nicely conceived & done... I really enjoyed it. Jim, Good to hear I got that olde sound right! Thanks for your comments. Wow - you really did a great job with this. Your vocals and the lyrics fit the melodies gorgeously. It really is a pretty tune. It is simultaneously melancholic, but hopeful in it's vibe as well. For me, it really stuck. You should be proud of this one. Thanks for sharing I appreciate those positives Deryk-especially on the vocals. Robert,
Really nice song. Grabbed me right in. I am a big fan of folk inspired modern interpretations. Celtic music has
some very beautiful and unusual twists and breaks, this tune reflects this pretty well.
Thank you for sharing!
Misha. Misha, I like it when someone with a strong connection to folk music approves- thank you! Liked it a lot, wish I knew more of its meaning, but some of my favorite songs are like that. Your voice is well suited to the tune. TuneMonger, The rhyme parts are just there to add some mystery; perhaps I should have titled the tune To Catch A Thief for those not growing up with Magpie folklore. Robert
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We love the crow family! I have several stories about them but will spare you Several TV series we've watched of late featured a mysterious "come and go" crow. Your band choice, your vocal and the arrangement really enhance to period feel of the lyric. The mystery and ambiguity of the lyric would make this a fine cinematic piece. Different and very well done! J&B
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Sorry for the late reply. I was working hard on a really cool song and was not on the forum. :-)….
I also got a very medieval vibe on this. Super vocal and lyric. I can picture a you singing this in the kings court strumming a lute. Very cool tune. Well done..
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Nice song. I liked it all, but especially the lyrics. Mesmerizing, so to speak. 
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Cool song Robert!! I've always been a sucker for waltzes. The arrangement is sweet and the vocal is passionate and well recorded and mixed. I really like the rhythmic thing that happens in the change...catches the ear in a really good way. Nicely done!! Take care. Greg
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Thanks, Ray. I hadn`t heard that Steeleye Span song - very good harmonies.
The melody for my song is pretty close to the English folk song "All Things Are Quite Silent" which I think they recorded way back.
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Very nicely done - had me studying the lyric. A strong overall production and extremely atmospheric.
Excellent song.
Peter Thanks for that, Peter! Bringing back celtic folk (except it's never really gone away). Was that a few 2/4 measures before the 1,2,3, and 4...and before the 5, 6, 7, and 8? Drew me in. Nicely done. Not gone, as you say,Tangmo, but unfortunately only that Riverdance celtic approximation seems popular. OOh, you found me out... well its not a secret- the rhyme passages have both the chopping cello and bodhran which are in Reel time. I did my best to edit both to emphasise beat1, but yes, there`s extra measures in there. I'm a fan of this type of music although it's a little outside my wheelhouse as far as playing goes. I have CD's from Loreena McKennitt CD's and a few others than I listen to when I'm in the mood.
Very good, Robert, nice atmosphere. The vocal is one of your best and I like the processing on it too as well as the overall production. Dave, Its good to hear you enjoyed this. I appreciate that nod to vocal processing- I seem to have a good chain for the folk tunes now. Robert
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Robert,
Love this... Great song and arrangement - has a "Scarborough Fair" like vibe to it, which is really lovely.
The pacing is very cool and the mix is warm and upfront.
Excellent!
Bob I like what rsdean said, I got that same feel from this an interesting write enjoyed
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Hi Robert,
This was a beautiful song and performance.
You must have been inside the mike to get this close vocals. Very good.
I like that medieval sfere you created with your song.
Hans Berkhout Thank you, Hans. I appreciate those comments. I changed mics a year ago and along with building a vocal process chain that suits my voice ( rather than just plugging in a preset), seem to be on the right track. I got my musical start with trad. folk so its a comfortable genre. Robert
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We love the crow family! I have several stories about them but will spare you Several TV series we've watched of late featured a mysterious "come and go" crow. Your band choice, your vocal and the arrangement really enhance to period feel of the lyric. The mystery and ambiguity of the lyric would make this a fine cinematic piece. Different and very well done! J&B J&B, Funny that tv connection got me started on this... a magpie steals a priceless jewel from metal detectors in the Brit. comedy "Detectorists". So glad you enjoyed my contribution to the crow family songbook! Sorry for the late reply. I was working hard on a really cool song and was not on the forum. :-)….
I also got a very medieval vibe on this. Super vocal and lyric. I can picture a you singing this in the kings court strumming a lute. Very cool tune. Well done.. Scott, I could sing this for my supper... but won`t wear the silly costume. Gee, wonder what song could have kept you so busy? Nice song. I liked it all, but especially the lyrics. Mesmerizing, so to speak. Good to hear this held your attention-thanks for the listen. Robert
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Hi Robert,
I love the mystery and medieval elegance in this creation.
Your writing on all levels is strong and your arranging provides a terrific framework for your words and melody. You certainly have found your voice in this genre. I'm sitting here wondering if alt-folk music is good description. What do you think?
All the best,
Noel
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Cool song Robert!! I've always been a sucker for waltzes. The arrangement is sweet and the vocal is passionate and well recorded and mixed. I really like the rhythmic thing that happens in the change...catches the ear in a really good way. Nicely done!! Take care. Greg Greg, Good to hear that change from the slow waltz worked for you. Thanks for those positive comments. Robert Robert,
Love this... Great song and arrangement - has a "Scarborough Fair" like vibe to it, which is really lovely.
The pacing is very cool and the mix is warm and upfront.
Excellent!
Bob I like what rsdean said, I got that same feel from this an interesting write enjoyed Kenny, I appreciate that! Hi Robert,
I love the mystery and medieval elegance in this creation.
Your writing on all levels is strong and your arranging provides a terrific framework for your words and melody. You certainly have found your voice in this genre. I'm sitting here wondering if alt-folk music is good description. What do you think?
All the best,
Noel Noel, I don`t know about that tag - there are radio stations in the UK playing "new" folk which seems to be singer songwriter stuff. The innovation I`m influenced by happened when Pentangle and the Fairports were bring sitars,rhythm sections and electric guitars to play on traditional songs. Many thanks for your supportive review! Robert
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