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Originally Posted By: Robertkc
Dave & Marty,
A very well written (and timely!) song with all the pro-quality production values we expect.
The vocal sounds natural and good, lead guitar work is AWESOME.
Marty seems to be bringing excellent bass, plus a new dynamic to Blue Attitude; this offshoot is a cool example.
Well done!

Robert


Yes, Marty has certainly added a new element. This song wouldn't have happened without him, he is far better at writing than I am.

Thanks, Robert!

Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
We trust all is good with Chris.

"All my life is laying bare while the bell continues ringing
Memories are rising high, my soul keeps on singing"

Ah yeah, the inexorable march of father time.

Your brooding vocal really captured the lyric ... well done.

And, man, Joe B came to mind immediately on the solo!

That bass is not only excellent in performance but the tone and the way it sits in the mix is outstanding.

Enjoyed it big time!

J&B



Thanks, guys!

Chris is fine, she just has a lot on her plate at the moment with work and a couple of other things. We are hoping she will be able to join us by the end of November.

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Hi, Dave & Marty !:))


Absolutely superb tune
right on the spot when
it comes to describe
the coming of winter as
we both are used to up here
in the North !

WOW !

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Dave & Marty,

that's a heckuva collaboration! Both of you did an excellent job. Who coukld not realte to the lyrics at our age? Marvellous. Great vocal, terrific work on the guitar, a perfect bass. Mix top-notch, too.

Really enjoyed the listen a lot. Thanks for sharing.

Stay safe,

Stefan

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Originally Posted By: mkg50 (Mike G)
The usual top-shelf performance and production from Blue Attitude. The guitars (all of them) sound great and Marty's bass sits just right.
Stay well,
Mike


Thanks, Mike!

Originally Posted By: PeterF
Dave & Marty

Some wonderful playing throughout by a top notch blues band.

As always enjoyed the song production and musicianship.

Excellent.

Peter


Thanks as always, Peter!

Originally Posted By: Ember - PG Music
Really awesome job on the co-write. I think you guys did a excellent job. I'm not ready for winter yet myself - and there's supposed to be snow warnings in effect along the southern portion of BC. It looks like it might skip us though! Fingers crossed.

Anyways, wonderful job and thanks for sharing!


You guys on the west coast usually get snow before us I think. Although we could get our first snow of the season any day now unfortunately. Thanks, Ember!

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Very enjoyable singing, fits with the story and the melody. Great bass and guitar playing, I like how the tone is bit lower, works well together with the male vocals. I got some Marc Knopfler vibes.

Nice progression, I was expecting a melancholy song based on the title, but this has more positive mood, even though "the end is drawing near." Ending the chorus with a minor chord and using the line "the meaning of my life" works surprisingly well. Very clever idea to go backward in the lyrics, like in the Memento movie, I haven't noticed that kind of approach before, it has a strong emotional effect (looking back at the past life).

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I love Chris's stuff, but you guys do just fine on your own too!!! Great track......strong lyric, great playing......just SO easy to listen to!!! Love it guys!! Take care. Greg

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Fbaulous stuff.
The I'm not excited by the drums but they do their job unobtrusively enough.
Bass is cool and REALLY consistent.
Guitar licks n kickk really well.
Vocals are well sorted for the song...personally I'd edit some of the uhs from the end of phrases but that's me - they give me the lounge singer vibe when & where ever I hear them.
Very cool tracks.


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Originally Posted By: Ghostgum
I like the way the lyrics move progressively into the past in the last stanza. Guitar work (Strat) is brilliant - somewhat reminiscent of Eric Clapton in "Layla." Everything seems to fit together nicely.


Thanks!

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I rewrote a couple of his lines so that I could sing them.



Hahaha. Come on, man. We still gotta use that "scythe swiftly swinging" line somewhere.


Great line, impossible (for me) to sing. Plus it would cause my de-esser to self destruct I think eek

Originally Posted By: TuneMonger
Sounding great, guys, esp. love the guitar solo with the Layla quote. Outstanding work. Listened several times. GOOD lyrics!


Thanks, Bob! I always jam the solo part a few times to figure out the best approach before hitting record, and one time that little layla quote popped out. I thought it sounded cool so I decided not to change it. Plus they copped it from an Albert King song anyway, so I don't feel guilty about it. wink

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Originally Posted By: CaptainMoto
Very much like Dire Straits "Six Blade Knife".

Everything fits nicely, guitar and vocals ...excellent.

moto


Doesn't sound much like "Six Blade Knife" to me, but someone else mentioned a Dire Straits vibe, so there you go! I certainly listened to them a lot back in the day.

Thanks, Captain!

Originally Posted By: jptjptjpt
Way to go you guys. I love the bass beat. The lead guitar is thrilling, as always. Cool lyrics and vocals. Very nice. The band is in time too.


Thanks jpt*3!

Originally Posted By: Scott C
Love this tune. Nice to hear your sing Dave. This gives a whole new dynamic to Blue Attitude. Your voice fits the song perfectly. Loved Martys bass work. Your guitar was very cool I got a Santana vibe from your tone and phrasing. Well done


Well, I would prefer just come up with song ideas, play guitar, and do the production work to be honest, but both Chris and Marty have been encouraging me to try doing vocals.

Thanks, Scott!

Cheers, Scott!

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Really nice job on this - loved the bass on it, and though the mix was really well done. Someone else mentioned a Santana comparison, and I didn't think of it initially but totally hear it now.

Solid work here - thanks for sharing!


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Great job guys love the vocal fits perfect awesome guitar work perfect sound for the song love it from the beginning excellent mix thanks for sharing Eric


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Originally Posted By: ROG
Hi Guys,

A great song and fabulous instrumental work from you both.

Along with Ghostgum, I also noticed a nod towards "Layla" smile

Great lyrics, vocals and mix.

Loved the whole thing.

ROG.


Yeah, I figured the guitarists on the forum would pick up on the Layla quote wink They actually copped that lick from an Albert King song, but you probably already knew that.

Thanks, ROG!

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Hi guys
Good song and great playing, as always. Enjoyed your vocal, Dave. You should do it more often.
Regards,
Leon


Thanks, Leon!

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Dave & Marty,

that's a heckuva collaboration! Both of you did an excellent job. Who coukld not realte to the lyrics at our age? Marvellous. Great vocal, terrific work on the guitar, a perfect bass. Mix top-notch, too.

Really enjoyed the listen a lot. Thanks for sharing.

Stay safe,

Stefan


Appreciate the listen and comments, Stefan!

Originally Posted By: jannesan
Very enjoyable singing, fits with the story and the melody. Great bass and guitar playing, I like how the tone is bit lower, works well together with the male vocals. I got some Marc Knopfler vibes.

Nice progression, I was expecting a melancholy song based on the title, but this has more positive mood, even though "the end is drawing near." Ending the chorus with a minor chord and using the line "the meaning of my life" works surprisingly well. Very clever idea to go backward in the lyrics, like in the Memento movie, I haven't noticed that kind of approach before, it has a strong emotional effect (looking back at the past life).

Janne


I initially planned on ending the chorus with the E7#9 chord instead of the Am, that would have been the obvious thing to do, but thought the Am gave it a unique feel. Very impressed you picked up on that!

Thanks, Janne!

Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
I love Chris's stuff, but you guys do just fine on your own too!!! Great track......strong lyric, great playing......just SO easy to listen to!!! Love it guys!! Take care. Greg


Well, we are having fun. But! Very much looking forward to when Chris can join us again smile

Originally Posted By: rayc
Fbaulous stuff.
The I'm not excited by the drums but they do their job unobtrusively enough.
Bass is cool and REALLY consistent.
Guitar licks n kickk really well.
Vocals are well sorted for the song...personally I'd edit some of the uhs from the end of phrases but that's me - they give me the lounge singer vibe when & where ever I hear them.
Very cool tracks.


Yes, I should clean the vocal up. Problem is I've been spoiled working with a great vocalist, it's much more work trying to make my crappy vocal sound decent eek

And "I'm not excited by the drums but they do their job unobtrusively enough" is probably the nicest thing you have ever said about one of my drum tracks, LOL.

Thanks Ray, as always I really appreciate your honest and thoughtful reviews, I've learned a lot from you wink

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Blue Attitude team,
Again, I am late for the party. Nevertheless, "lateness" gave me a chance to listen to this amazing tune several times during past week. Love it! Just good music, which is a rarity these days on popular radio (except for classical and pearls of particular genres). Dave & Marty excellent collaboration in all respects. I hope your tunes find wider audience. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

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Dave and Marty, I enjoyed this one! Dave, I don't ever remember hearing a vocal from you...It's excellent!! As J&B mentioned, that bass sounds really good in here! Great playing Dave and overall sound! Thanks, T




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Dave and Marty,

Love the write—timely to listen to this one tonight with daylight savings falling away tonight. Here comes winter and dark for real! Nice groove on the tune, great, great lead guitar. Nothing here not to like—well done!

All my best,

Deej

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