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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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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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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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"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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Love the energy in the song,the band ( especially the gritty guitars) and, of course, your vocals.
Really good.
Robert
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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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Love powerpop. Love this song. Excellent vocal interpretation of lyrics.
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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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You got my attention on this one DJ...
A catchy melody with a great vocal & mix...
I've got to give this one ★★★★★/★★★★★ !
Jim
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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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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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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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Torrey,
Thanks for giving this one a spin and for the supportive feedback. Much appreciated.
Regards,
Deej
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