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#554440 - 09/12/19 10:57 AM [User Showcase] Re: My Friday Song [Re: Deej56]
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Cool song!! Really good vocals too! I just retired but I still like Fridays best.....after so many years I guess. The levels are really hot.....my audio interface had the red light on the whole time. Enjoyed the tune!! Take care. Greg

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#554481 - 09/12/19 05:04 PM [User Showcase] Re: My Friday Song [Re: Deej56]
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You're in that class of singers where I'd listen to you sing the phone book, so you've got that perk from the start. I liked your paean to a Party Of One and it's the frequent domain of a songwriter, so it worked well for me. Guitars were great, too. Good work.
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#554525 - 09/13/19 02:28 AM [User Showcase] Re: My Friday Song [Re: Deej56]
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Hi deej,

that is pure energy - what a driving thing. Nice lyrics and your vocals are strong and powerful - stunning.

I had the same impression as Floyd: Your voice is so strong and brilliant by itself that it simply wouldn't need that sharp EQing.

But it's always a matter of taste, and I could imagine that you wanted your voice to sound exactly like that, and then it is absolutely OK.

But regardless of this annotation: An excellent song I definitely will return to for another listen. Fantastic choice of backing tracks and toe-tapping all the way.

Cheers,

Stefan

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#554810 - 09/14/19 02:40 PM [User Showcase] Re: My Friday Song [Re: Deej56]
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"I’m killing myself
trying to slay these lines;
but with a little of your help,
I’d find the perfect rhymes.
But it’s so hard to give it life . . .
when I’m hanging all by myself
on a Friday night."

Yeah!

Power pop, indeed.

Man, you are so good at writing the perfect lyric (here with your co-writer)
and melody for your strong vocal deliveries...and this is no exception.

You topped it all off by assembling a great band. A cool choice of RTs/RD
that makes it sound like a band that's been playing together for a while.

Enjoyed it!

J&B
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#554818 - 09/14/19 03:20 PM [User Showcase] Re: My Friday Song [Re: Deej56]
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Love the energy in the song,the band ( especially the gritty guitars) and, of course, your vocals.
Really good.

Robert

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#554829 - 09/14/19 04:45 PM [User Showcase] Re: My Friday Song [Re: Deej56]
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Hi Deej,



However I listen to you work -- eyes closed, feet tapping, chair laid back, reading lyrics as you sing, etc. -- one thing is clear, you are a songwriting and song-presenting force to be reckoned with!

I seriously love you work! Your writing is polished, your singing shines and your productions are always very, very engaging.

This song was a terrific journey and you carried me from beginning to end effortlessly.

It's thumbs up from me!
Noel
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#554830 - 09/14/19 05:05 PM [User Showcase] Re: My Friday Song [Re: Deej56]
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Love powerpop. Love this song. Excellent vocal interpretation of lyrics.

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#555761 - 09/20/19 10:01 PM [User Showcase] Re: My Friday Song [Re: Deej56]
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Loc: Mill Valley, California USA
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David, Tangmo, Greg, TuneMonger, Stefan, J&B, Robert, Noel, and Ezekiel:

Thrilled you like what you heard and my utmost thanks for giving this a listen and taking the time to comment. It has some shortcomings production wise, but glad the soul of it came through.

Greg and Stefan: Yeah, it’s too “hot “. . . and that even after I tried to “cool” it down a bit. I’m going to do a complete remix of this song, starting from scratch and see if I can dial it down a bit. I’m starting to spend some more time on YouTube learning how to mix—most of it goes over my head . . . but I’m determined to get better. Stay patient with me . . .

J&B and Noel . . . you all are just so enthusiastically supportive . . . and every ounce of it is so much appreciated.

My best to you each and all,

Deej

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#560925 - 10/26/19 02:17 PM [User Showcase] Re: My Friday Song [Re: Deej56]
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You got my attention on this one DJ...
A catchy melody with a great vocal & mix...
I've got to give this one ★★★★★/★★★★★ !
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#560928 - 10/26/19 02:35 PM [User Showcase] Re: My Friday Song [Re: Deej56]
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Great vocals and excellent mix, although I had to turn my volume down..way down so I don't get to hear the song at a volume that would start to drive my hi fi speakers, its brilliant but I think lowering the overall volume would give it more clarity.

Thanks
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#563256 - 11/08/19 11:03 PM [User Showcase] Re: My Friday Song [Re: Deej56]
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Jim and beatmaster,

Thanks much for taking the time to listen and comment. It's much appreciated.

Beatmaster, yeah, the mix is too loud and too hot . . . I've started working on a re-mix, but its a work in progress. Hope to repost once I've refined it a bit more. Thanks for the input--it's spot on.

My best regards to you both,

Dej

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#563480 - 11/10/19 12:11 PM [User Showcase] Re: My Friday Song [Re: Deej56]
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Deej, you have such an awesome vocal range!! Great work on the vox on this! Everything sounds really good to me! Thanks, Torrey
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#564630 - 11/17/19 12:44 PM [User Showcase] Re: My Friday Song [Re: Deej56]
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Torrey,

Thanks for giving this one a spin and for the supportive feedback. Much appreciated.

Regards,

Deej

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