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A very evocative song. Great, great job - love it. In the style of the masters, and so well done.
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Hi Tommy,
I know what you mean about residue.
My grandparents and great grandparents were miners in the welsh valleys.
My dad managed to break the chain by finding a job in London.
I have 2 small suggestions which you can keep or sweep:
1."Came home at night and worked many more" may be harder hitting as,
"Came home one night and worked no more", although maybe not historically accurate if personal to you.
2. Where you go into the F chord in the chorus on "shines" there seems to be a mismatched note somewhere there to my ears.
Then again it may be my ears.
Good song, sung and mixed with the right amount of feeling.
Vic
Vic, I really do appreciate your careful listening and your willingness to share your thoughts. Now for the sweep lol 1. Worked many more is a continuation of the lyric. He built the store at night and worked nights there. 2. The chords are unusual Am-Bb-F. Shines is on the Bb. Then it goes to F. It’s strange that you heard something there because I had a real clunker there and had to regenerate the banjo several times. If you think it’s bad now you should have heard it before! Thanks again and feel free to make suggestions anytime. Who knows I may keep one, Tom
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Whoah!
Great song Tommy.
Lyrics are superb!!
Mix and sound is fabulous. (Great chord progression,too.)
Loved this one dude!!! Nice guitar playing. Sweet!
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I'll quote Leon:
Superb story-telling, great vocal, excellent band and your acoustic solo is spot on. Love it.
Peter
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Tom,
A solid write. Excellent "furniture". Paintin' pictures.
Great choice of tracks. A good BAND. Back-woods-y and "swampy".
Nice arrangement. Excellent mix.
A story well-told.
fj Thanks, it was definitely a picture I had in my mind, Tom
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Very good storytelling, I like your song a lot.
They say "home is where the heart is", but wherever your heart is, your hometown will always be special. Glad you liked it, Tom
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Hi Tom,
I like your voice a lot and also the song/lyrics that gave nice images in my head, although I never been in Virginia, West nor East
That mailbox was a good starting point for this 'journey'.
When I read you skipped the mandolin solo, I thought that to be a bit of a shame, (I like the mandolins), but you succeeded to replaced it very well. So a good decision (I think...)
Hans
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Tom, this is great. I love the story, the feel, the music. I think Scott put very well, this isn't just a song, but a painting in my mind - painted by both the words and the music and the way you brought them together. I thought going with the acoustic lead guitar was a very good choice, just a very, very good song. I can see what Vic was talking about with the F cord, not that it doesn't work, but my mind had expected something different in the melody. And personally, I liked the line about working many more rather than no more. Thanks for posting this. It was a very enjoyable listen.
Brad Thanks Brad. As I said to Vic the chords in that one spot are a bit unusual Am-Bb-F. It takes a little while to get used to it but it makes sense. I'm pleased that you liked it, Tom
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Tom “If you ever go back to where you were a child And look at all the changes you see Every now and then you may get a little lucky And remember how it all used to be” We LOVE that! What a great lyric with rich, textured imagery. The haunting melody and mountain music sound, along with your soulful vocals had us captivated, Tom. It is so cool how these little daily pieces of life bring you such wonderful songs for us to enjoy.  Smooth solo too! Awesome! J&B PS We've gotten so used to your amazing mixes that we almost forgot to mention it. Amazing!
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The acoustic solo belongs - I can't imagine anything else there.
My only nit is a perennial - the sibilant stuff jumps straight into my skull with headphones. it may be the case that speakers a less aggressive i that range.
Wonderful song & performances.
Last edited by rayc; 01/21/23 04:21 PM.
Cheers
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Loved the imagery in this tune, so well written! Production sounded first rate. Solos were ace. Great work. Thanks, I appreciate it, Tom Hey Tom, This sure paints a nice picture. Good choice of tracks and a fine mix. I believe in always putting in a solo (or two) when you can! I enjoyed it... Some people try to shake that residue off, while others choose to embrace it! Good Job! Greg Greg, Thanks for giving it a spin and for the nice comments, Tom
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Man Tommy! you make this sound so professional studio recording that is hard if at all know the difference.
Very well done.
Cheers
Mike B.
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Hi Tom, I really like the picture you are painting with the lyrics, good story. Nice vocal melody, and excellent vocal. Guitar solo is perfect, glad you decided to do your own instead of using the mando track  Good start to 2023! Thanks Dave. Glad you liked it, Tom Hi Tom
Superb story-telling, great vocal, excellent band and your acoustic solo is spot on. Love it.
Regards,
Leon Glad you came by. Thanks,Tom
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Hello Tom
Excellent song
Sounds really great
The background track is so well done
And your vocals fit perfectly
Really fun to listen to
Excellent work
Many greetings
Andi ;-)
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There's some places in WV that are more dangerous for a stranger to be, than the hood in South Los Angeles.
I liked this because it kept my guessing... not your typical 1,4,5 BG tune.
Nicely done.
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
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Tom,
You are really putting out some great stuff! I love that Mountain Folk sound thing going on here! Your vocals are the perfect vehicle to deliver that message! The guitar solo was a wise choice, it was great! I don't think the mandolin would have topped that! What a great tune!
Thanks, T
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Well said, Tom. I sense my childhood in all experiences. Yea, ya can't leave your west Virginny behind. Just like your own behind, it follows you everywhere, and, man, I'm glad you brought it with you. Good write and very relatable. Also, sounds like a good call replacing the mando with your acoustic. Well done. Thanks Marty. Sometimes you just have to get out in front of your behind,Tom. What?!
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A very evocative song. Great, great job - love it. In the style of the masters, and so well done. Thanks,I appreciate it much,Tom
Whoah!
Great song Tommy.
Lyrics are superb!!
Mix and sound is fabulous. (Great chord progression,too.)
Loved this one dude!!! Nice guitar playing. Sweet!
Thanks David. I really appreciate your mention of the progression, Tom Tom
I'll quote Leon:
Superb story-telling, great vocal, excellent band and your acoustic solo is spot on. Love it.
Peter
Thanks a lot Peter. Glad you liked it, Tom
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Tommy.
its not my genre but i really loved this.
as i know a great song when i hear it.
superb lyrics....seriously mate. very poetic.
being an english bloke i always like all the different accents in the states.
great kudos to you. cos everything gels beautifully.
seriously you should try n' get this on commercial radio.
wonderfull.
happy 2023.
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Hi Tom,
I like your voice a lot and also the song/lyrics that gave nice images in my head, although I never been in Virginia, West nor East
That mailbox was a good starting point for this 'journey'.
When I read you skipped the mandolin solo, I thought that to be a bit of a shame, (I like the mandolins), but you succeeded to replaced it very well. So a good decision (I think...)
Hans Thank you Hans for the very nice comments,Tom Tom “If you ever go back to where you were a child And look at all the changes you see Every now and then you may get a little lucky And remember how it all used to be” We LOVE that! What a great lyric with rich, textured imagery. The haunting melody and mountain music sound, along with your soulful vocals had us captivated, Tom. It is so cool how these little daily pieces of life bring you such wonderful songs for us to enjoy. Smooth solo too! Awesome! J&B PS We've gotten so used to your amazing mixes that we almost forgot to mention it. Amazing! Thanks for the amazing review,Tom The acoustic solo belongs - I can't imagine anything else there.
My only nit is a perennial - the sibilant stuff jumps straight into my skull with headphones. it may be the case that speakers a less aggressive i that range.
Wonderful song & performances. Glad you came by Ray. Thanks,Tom
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