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I think this some of your best writing yet, lyrically speaking.
Nice job on the chorus and the second verse is really well put together.
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Floyd, I am constantly in awe of your song writing ability! You knock 'em out of the park every time you step up to the plate! You painted such a great picture with this one! Great performance (again) by you and Janice! Loved that banjo in there (perfect)! Thanks, Torrey
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Words are tools for communication and we almost all figure out how to use them effectively early in life. BUT, in the hands of the right artist, words become art!!! Such is the case here with our resident artist FJ!!! I have always loved metaphors, and this song is a beautiful string of metaphors. If I was and English teacher, I'd show this to my class to illustrate the beauty of the metaphor! And the only thing that can make a great song even better is the addition of a harmony to sweeten it up!! Wonderful job FJ and Janice!!! Take care. Greg
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I was just listening to song... Following the lyrics... Suddenly I heard the harmony and said... That sounds like Janice... That's what I get for not reading before I listen  ... Another great song... Another set of well-crafted lyrics... And of course... Janice's beautiful voice to accompany you own strong vocals... I enjoyed it! I appreciate that Jim. I was immediately drawn into this song! Janice
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FJ & Janice, Beautiful! Flows very well. Vocals are top notch! Not going to even brag about the mix, I have yet to hear a bad mix from you Enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing! Misha. Thanks, Misha. Appreciate that... Another superb song. You and Janice work so well together. I looked at the band and there's a lot of real tracks but the sound is so sparse , and pure . amazing how you do it . Thanks Fj for sharing Thanks, Brad. Needless to say, it is always a real pleasure to work with Janice...
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I was just listening to song... Following the lyrics... Suddenly I heard the harmony and said... That sounds like Janice... That's what I get for not reading before I listen ... Another great song... Another set of well-crafted lyrics... And of course... Janice's beautiful voice to accompany you own strong vocals... I enjoyed it! Thanks, Jim. We do appreciate that. Thanks for listening...
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I took a trip to South Carolina when I was a sophomore in high school. I know where I live, and I know where SC is; so it wasn't a huge mystery as to how and where we were headed.
We went to the airport, hopped on a plane and landed in SC. It had all of what you would expect in a flight. The check-in, the waiting, close proximity to others, trying to find luggage...all that kind of thing. Not overly pleasant at all; but we got to our destination.
When I was a senior in high school we decided to head back to SC. We decided to drive this time. I knew where we were headed; and sort of knew how we would get there. What I didn't know was how exciting that trip was going to be. We took many "back roads" and just really took in the country. I saw so many cool things that I wasn't expecting to see. Even a fair number of waterfalls and mountains that would take your breathe away with their beauty. This trip at a very minimum was as good as getting to our destination. I find that to be unique.
That is what your song just did for me. I had a rough idea where I was going to be taken; but was amazed by the path you took us on to get there. Thank you!
Chad (Hope that makes it easier)
TEMPO TANTRUM: What a lead singer has when they can't stay in time.
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A lovely song and excellent BVox.
Succinct arrangement and band choices.
Lovely.
The two things that came straight to mind were the brevity of the intro - no issue just struck me - and the amount of room in the mic when you back away to go loud n high. Ray - Thanks for the Lovely review. I'm curious... is "the amount of room in the mic when you back away..." a good thing or a bad thing? Just need a little further explanation in case it is something I need to fix... thanks
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Awesome tune Floyd. Lovely story to take me back to my child hood. Breaking in a ball glove. What an art that was. Beautiful vocal and Janice's harmonies were perfect. Well done..
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Couldn't agree more. Two of the best voices on the forum.
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Unusual and very original topic. Really enjoyed this and love the harmonies.
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Thanks, Rob... All good things come to those that wait, I believe is the saying! So it seems fitting some things take time.
Great use of RealTracks. Thanks for sharing! Thanks, Ember...
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Really, really nice. Everything in it's place and sounding good. I was struck by the "lack" of rhyme. It's as spare as the band. And I have to think its on purpose because of the lengths you took to "de-stress" such as is there. Why? Maybe it serves to accentuate the work that has to go into things often before they can become so comfortable. My mom told me once, "Son, if it doesn't want to rhyme, don't make it."
Hugely enjoyed this.
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Unusual and very original topic. Really enjoyed this and love the harmonies.
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Great title! Well sung, nice harmonies, excellent write.  While the title - and lyrics - pretty much telegraph where the song is going, you hold off "You and me" until the end, which makes it all the stronger because of the wait. One thing I love about your mixes is the clarity - there's no need to guess at any of the words. There's not more to the arrangement than there needs to be, so it's got a wonderful transparency. floyd
Excellent set of lyrics and completely expected a pro production. Clear and crisp vocals and a nice build up.
And when Janice comes in - well you two sound just great together.
Top notch.
Peter Thank y'all for mentioning the harmony. I had a little preview of this tune and was hoping I'd be asked to join in! Janice
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Floyd,
Really nice write—terrific collection of images that reinforce your theme. Fine vocal and your usual exemplary production. Well done! Good luck with it!
All the best,
Deej
Thanks, Deej.
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Hi Floyd,
Simply professional throughout, as usual, but it's only what I've come to expect from you.
Although I like your "heavier" side, I did enjoy this immensely and just got lost in the
smoothness and the wonderfully relaxed vocal. It always helps having Janice in there of course.
A super arrangement and I DID love the cymbal fade right at the end of the track - nice attention to detail, that.
Cheers, ROG.
Nice writing! And great vocal too, I like the way you phrase. And a big tip of the hat to Janice too of course Your productions and mixes are always such a pleasure to listen to, lot's to learn from studying them. They way you slowly build the first verse with just the acoustic, and then bringing in the kick ... great! And then that little cymbal hit at the end, I love hearing stuff like that. Excellent! Thanks for the mention of my little part. I appreciate y'all! Janice
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Great title! Well sung, nice harmonies, excellent write. While the title - and lyrics - pretty much telegraph where the song is going, you hold off "You and me" until the end, which makes it all the stronger because of the wait. One thing I love about your mixes is the clarity - there's no need to guess at any of the words. There's not more to the arrangement than there needs to be, so it's got a wonderful transparency. Thanks, David. Thanks for the note on the clarity of the mix...
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Beautiful Floyd and Janice. Aged to perfection.
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Excellent set of lyrics and completely expected a pro production. Clear and crisp vocals and a nice build up.
And when Janice comes in - well you two sound just great together.
Top notch.
Peter Appreciate that, Peter... Thanks!
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Hi Floyd and of course hi Janice,
these lyrics caught me completely - I think everybody listening to that song will immediately think of something or someone those words could apply to.
And I experienced the same as Jim: I was sort of sunk in listening and reading the lyrics - all of a sudden there was Janice falling in with her beautiful harminies - oh boy, no matter how often I hear her - it's always a treat. And your two voices really go together so well...
Nicely arranged, of course brilliantly-sung, too. And I have to mention the lyrics again: a well-chosen subject (which I have never heard being sung about) oiled down to an essence, Very impressive.
Oh yes: sound, mix and everything technical: top-notch. Like always....
Cheers,
Stefan Thank you Stefan. I knew from the first time we sang together years ago that we had a special “blend” as Bud says Janice You really did a great job on this one The lyrics are poignant and relatable, and the harmonies on this help them hit all the harder. That aside, I loved the instrumentation and thought the mix was top notch also. Thanks for sharing! Thanks Deryk! Janice
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It sounds very good! The music and the lyrics fits very well together.
It is a genre of music that I know very little about so I am not able to give a meaningful and comprehensive review... so sorry! I can just say that I liked listening.
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