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THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS I WAS WRONG I said my last song would be my last song post for 2022, but I had time to get together with my co-writer Ron Helm and we knocked out one more before the holidays (hope you all don't mind me sharing one more). Sections of the melody were salvaged from a previous song I posted here but I didn't like the verses. Hopefully this is an upgrade. She is living under the illusion that a fairytale life is her destiny. He is living under the illusion that he can keep her love! I guess the moral of the story is, be satisfied with what you have! Thanks for having a listen! T BIAB - Ukulele (sorry I don't have the particulars on this) Drums - Drums On Demand Keys - EZKeys Me Vocals All Guitars Bass "Clarinet" Played on a Yamaha keyboard The Wind In The Willows Words and music by Torrey Bliss and Ron Helm ©2022 Glass Gate Music The wind in the willows is speaking to me It's telling me things it knows I want to believe That I should be happy though I'm feeling blue That you'd never leave when I've already lost you When I look into your eyes I see what you can't deny You've seen the world but you can't see me When you're around you're always leaving You have learned to hide your feelings oh so well You've got a dream that you must follow The fairytale promised tomorrow You hope it will come true but only time will tell The wind in the willows whispers to me Are they words of wisdom or am I decieved It's got me looking out a window into the past Chasing distant shadows and things that won't last As I try to keep your love Oh could I ever do enough You've seen the world but you can't see me When you're around you're always leaving You have learned to hide your feelings oh so well You've got a dream that you must follow The fairytale promised tomorrow You hope it will come true but only time will tell (chorus 3) You've seen the world but you can't see me When you're around you're always leaving You have learned to hide your feelings oh so well You've got a dream that you must follow The fairytale promised tomorrow You hope it will come true but only time will tell You know only time's gonna tell
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Super groove and instrumentation
Your vocal is very strong
I really like those lyrics
Good mix also.
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Great song, great production, great singer.
The icing on the cake are the beautiful harmonies and the clarinet fills, especially the latter create a certain mood that I like a lot!
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You still have time left to post another last song of 2022! Go for it.
I love your guitar sound. Simply awesome and I want more in this song.
The clarinet is a nice touch and adds a unique flavor to this rocker.
All sound excellent in the mix.
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Liked the clarinet as part of your musical arsenal (to go along with those excellent searing guitars). Song was very good, reminded me of a well-known tune but I can't place it. Overall, very high quality as I've come to expect from you. Great job!!
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Clarinet & ukelele can't hide the essential Torreyness of this one.
Good work with the DOD tracks...did you mix the tracks yourself or use their premix?
If the former - any special tricks learnt?
Top notch - as expected.
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Haha. keep 'em coming Torrey and Ron. I knew you were way too creative to predict the last song would be your last for the year. Man, you guys have a terrific sound, and it sounds like extraordinary talent. I love the bounce of this one, and you matched the melody and lyrics perfectly. Such a strong an professional polish to all you do.
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Super groove and instrumentation
Your vocal is very strong
I really like those lyrics
Good mix also. Thanks for giving it a spin Mario! I appreciate it! T
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Hi Torrey and Ron
I rather do not talk about the successful end of the season...
After all, we still have a few weeks until the turn of the year and you will probably come another song ;-))))
But fun aside
A beautiful song, which is technically absolute top class
Your solo guitar sounds great and very surprising in the song
Really cool
A great song that is really fun to listen to
Many greetings
Andi ;-)
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Wow! A lot going on here, Great production all around. Truly enjoyable.
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Well, this is a very pleasant surprise!
Love the melody, vocal, harmony guitars, and the clarinet is the cat's meow!
Just a top notch song from start to finish.
Well done Torrey and Ron!
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Great song, great production, great singer.
The icing on the cake are the beautiful harmonies and the clarinet fills, especially the latter create a certain mood that I like a lot! Hey thanks for the listen and comments! I appreciate it! T
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Top notch write, arrangement, performance and production. Excellent vocals.
Enjoyed my listen.
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You still have time left to post another last song of 2022! Go for it.
I love your guitar sound. Simply awesome and I want more in this song.
The clarinet is a nice touch and adds a unique flavor to this rocker.
All sound excellent in the mix. Thanks Scott! I appreciate all of that! T
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Torrey / Ron,
What a tremendous song! The instrumentation and vocals are superb. Production is off the charts.
Absolutely loved it!
Bob
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Hey Torrey...this is a very cool song...I love the sound and use of the clarinet and the guitar work you did was amazing...the harmonies of the guitars is such a great sound and the harmonies that you produce vocally are the best around...the lyrics are brilliant...you and Ron (I've said this before!) are such a great team and your production skills and musicianship are true gifts from you know "Who"...so glad you didn't quit for the year...and...the years not over...if you know what I mean...thanks for such great stuff to listen to...Dan
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Torrey Well, we’re sure glad you brought us one more for the year.  This is a good message presented in a most joyous sound. Your vocals are so good and also reminiscent of Beatles harmonies. The clarinet is a gem. Your guitar sounds excellent as expected. These lines in particular stand out to us: “You've seen the world but you can't see me When you're around you're always leaving” “It's got me looking out a window into the past Chasing distant shadows and things that won't last” What an unexpected treat! J&B
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Liked the clarinet as part of your musical arsenal (to go along with those excellent searing guitars). Song was very good, reminded me of a well-known tune but I can't place it. Overall, very high quality as I've come to expect from you. Great job!! Thanks for the positive thoughts! I appreciate it! T
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> Clarinet & ukelele can't hide the essential Torreyness of this one.
Good work with the DOD tracks...did you mix the tracks yourself or use their premix?
If the former - any special tricks learnt?
Top notch - as expected.
Thanks Ray! I just put the DOD files on 2 different stereo tracks so cymbal crashes in places could overlap. I used their pre-mix which seems to be good. All I did was add some eq, compression and a bit of room reverb. It seems to liven them up a bit. This was a new set I just purchased called "Warm and natural. I was trying to get a little different sound than I normally have.
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Haha. keep 'em coming Torrey and Ron. I knew you were way too creative to predict the last song would be your last for the year. Man, you guys have a terrific sound, and it sounds like extraordinary talent. I love the bounce of this one, and you matched the melody and lyrics perfectly. Such a strong an professional polish to all you do. Thanks again Marty for the warm, positive response! I appreciate it! T
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