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Tom Adams (tommyad) and I share a birthday - March 4th. Today! We discovered that on our first co-write/collaboration post. On our birthday! Pure coincidence. It is now our tradition. I was wanting to do something with a baritone guitar. Poking around the Styles (which I don't often do), I found a BAND that I liked. _MIRE.STY (Mire Swampy Blues) I tweaked the demo a bit and used that to set up a song. And then wrote a lyric (another "topline" write). Reflection of having had SO many birthdays... It seemed like a good song to have some Tom Adams magic on... So I sent him the stems including a vocal and the SGU and let him take it from there. He dropped one of the original guitar tracks and added 3 or 4 of his own. And harmonies. And spent time tweaking the drums. And mixing. And mastering (His fills, leads and solos on this are heavenly!! The stuff he did under the chorus is killer.) Tom can correct me if I'm wrong...and further explain... And we have Birthday Song, 2021... ESCAPE VELOCITY long as i can remember i been looking for some way out and still i'm seeking answers i kick, i scream, i shout it's all nebulous, so ambiguous someone tell me "what's it all about?" confusion and delusion spinning my head around washed in illusion i swear i'm about to drown should i try to make an exit or just hit some bar downtown i need a little help i need a safe place to be or a good running start so i can hit escape velocity i look over my shoulder i don't like what i see i look in the mirror and wonder "is that really me?" so doc gave me a card so i can fly legally one moment i think i'm immortal the next i think i'll die don't know where this [*****] comes from but you ain't never been this high now i know what jimi meant when he talked about kissing the sky i need a little help i need a safe place to be or a good running start so i can hit escape velocity The BAND: RealTracks in style: 2903:Bass, Acoustic, BluesyPopByron Ev 100 RealTracks in style: ~~674:Organ, B3, Background Blues Roadhouse Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 3351:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm SwampyBluesBrent Ev 095 RealDrums [in style:FunkSanFran Tom Adams: electric guitars, harmonies, mix, master fj: vocal Happy Birthday, bro! Hope you have a great one. Going camping. fj Here are the previous Birthday Songs if you are interested... Tell Her - March 4, 2014 https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=242609#Post242609She's Going Through Some Changes - March 4, 2015 https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=286531#Post286531Too Dangerous - March 4, 2016 https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=338948#Post338948A Hole The Size Of Texas - March 4, 2017 https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=398420#Post398420Pier Pressure - March 4, 2018 https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=459749#Post459749I Want You To Know Me - March 4, 2019 https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=527305#Post527305One Sure Thing - March 4, 2020 https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=583565&page=1
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I was just thinking the other day that the annual Tom and floyd birthday collaboration must be coming up soon, and here it is!
You two never disappoint, excellent track as usual! Great vocals and playing.
Man, love that chorus!
Happy birthday!
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Hi foyd Jane
Hi Tommyad,
I wish you both a happy birthday. Lots of love from those around you, good health and the creation of lovely melodies. This one is well done, the playing and the voice are very pleasant with a well done arrangement. Very pleasant.
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Derochette
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Kindly regards
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Happy Birthday to the two of you! floyd jane, your vocal sound a bit different here - maybe a different range, or perhaps a different stylistic approach. In any event, it sounds great! Tom, the mix is impressive - nothing sticking out, everything fits into place. The guitar solos and harmony are top-notch. Everything is clear, and balanced - sounds awesome in my headphones. I enjoyed this a lot - a fun song! Thanks for the present! 
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Alright guys I love that swamp rock/bluesy thing going on this! Yes Floyd the additions Tom put in this are killer!! Floyd I like it when you venture into these genres a little distance away from the Country sound! You handle all of this stuff like a pro! Great song and collaboration! Take care, T
I'm a peripheral visionary! I can see the future but only way off to the sides! SW
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I was just thinking the other day that the annual Tom and floyd birthday collaboration must be coming up soon, and here it is!
You two never disappoint, excellent track as usual! Great vocals and playing.
Man, love that chorus!
Happy birthday! Hey Dave. Thanks for the birthday wishes and for commenting. Happy birthday floyd and happy camping, Tom
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Happy Birthdays, Fellers. Thanks for the gift!
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Happy Birthday. Nice track... I enjoyed listening!
Take care,
Will
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floyd & Tom
That came around quickly - Happy Birthdays.
Excellent work by you both, wonderful guitars, top notch vocals and a great mix.
Just superb professional songwriting and playing.
Peter
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The first beat told me that there was something good coming along.
Great driving delivery.
I think you came close to 'escape velocity'. Drivin' Blues, yes.
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APPEE BURPHDAEZ,
Very cool collaboration..the Tommy touches really are magic ones.
The drum massaging REALLY is cool.
That held note at the end really shows how relaxed and into the song you are fj.
Excellent stuff gentlemen.
Cheers
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Hi foyd Jane
Hi Tommyad,
I wish you both a happy birthday. Lots of love from those around you, good health and the creation of lovely melodies. This one is well done, the playing and the voice are very pleasant with a well done arrangement. Very pleasant.
Kindly regard
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alias JaniJackFlash Thanks much for stopping by and giving it a spin. We appreciate the birthday wishes and the kind words,Tom Happy Birthday to the two of you! floyd jane, your vocal sound a bit different here - maybe a different range, or perhaps a different stylistic approach. In any event, it sounds great! Tom, the mix is impressive - nothing sticking out, everything fits into place. The guitar solos and harmony are top-notch. Everything is clear, and balanced - sounds awesome in my headphones. I enjoyed this a lot - a fun song! Thanks for the present! David, it’s fun and easy to collaborate with floyd. His lyrics and vocals are always so good. Thanks for the wonderful review and the b’day wishes, Tom
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I love "a safe place to be". Reminds me of where I live.
Nice one Floyd and Tom.
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Happy Birthdays!
Wow! excellent tune. I have heard several of your colabs, this one definitely stands out!
Super vocals, playing and production! Radio quality stuff. Ohh yeah, lyrics are great!
Best to both of you, don't get too drunk. Thank you for sharing.
Misha.
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Cool rocker, fj. Great guitar playing Tom. I am always impressed with your:
a) songwriting
b) production
c) vocals
d) Use of the band
e) All of the above
Correct answer: e - All of the above.
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Oooo, I'm telling. You said the "S" word. Safe. I can't say that I know what a "topline" write is, but it was tops, alright.
This was great fun to listen to. Great groove, a real funky dancer. Vocals and guitars rode it hard and put it away wet. That last vocal note killed me. Nothing swampy about the mix, even at it's busiest. Nice work.
A happy belated birthday to the both of yas.
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Alright guys I love that swamp rock/bluesy thing going on this! Yes Floyd the additions Tom put in this are killer!! Floyd I like it when you venture into these genres a little distance away from the Country sound! You handle all of this stuff like a pro! Great song and collaboration! Take care, T Thanks Torrey. floyd is a pro and I always look forward to working with him. It’s almost too easy, Tom
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You two never disappoint, excellent track as usual! Great vocals and playing.
Man, love that chorus!
Thanks, Dave!! ... This one is well done, the playing and the voice are very pleasant with a well done arrangement... Thanks, Derochette!! ...it sounds great! Thanks for the present! David - thanks for the fine review...
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Well,
That's a fine happy birthday gift to us all!
"kissing the sky"? Well excuse me, Is it tomorrow or just the end of time?
Cool lyrical write and well put together band.
All the extra touches come together in a great mix.
Nice job gents!
moto
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Happy birthday! Your musical wine just tastes better when getting older.
Lyrics and melody flow together flawlessly. Catchy groove really flies, does not matter legally or not. "Kissing the sky" reference and the funny story made me smile. Mix and vocals are top 10 radio friendly, excellent band selection - love the BIAB baritone guitars. The guitar solo couldn't be better for the song, excellent collaboration all together.
Janne
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