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It's very rare that I go back and re-mix things which I did a long time ago and in fact I can't ever remember doing it before. I tend to think that sometimes you just end up making something different, not necessarily better. Having said that, this was the first song I posted on the forum and listening to it recently I felt I might just tweak it a bit. (I've acquired some new toys since then.)

So here it is. It's the "everything bigger" mix. As before, it's Josh Kenyon, one of my long time students showing off his vocal talents by doing all the voices. Those of you who didn't hear it first time round, I hope you like it and those who did catch it, maybe you won't mind a second listen.

Small Family Of Strangers
Sometimes when it's late at night
And nothing I do seems to turn out right
Out of tune, nothing rhymes
Out of touch and out of time
Hours spent on the telephone
Still leave me feeling all alone
Nothing moves, nothing stirs
Nothing's wrong but nothing works,
I need my...

Small family of strangers
That keeps me hanging on, (it's that)
Small family of strangers
It's somewhere I belong, (in my)
Small family of strangers
They never let me down, (I've got my)
Small family of strangers
They'll always be around.

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Hi ROG...

Well, we didn't hear the first one but we sure enjoyed this version. Great mix with fabulous tone on everything Very nice listen! And yes, your vocalist did a great job for yiu

I know what you mean about making old one different rather than better...been there done that!

Thanks for a really nice listen!!! Best to you...

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Excellent song, excellent singing and well played. Loved the mix as well...


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Hi, Rog !

This is one of my ROG favourites
The tune is just super and Josh
is doing a terrific job on the
vocals ! :)) Congrats to both
of you !:))


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Yes, I remember it very well Rog. The chorus melody is brilliant and the song builds nicely with a real tension as you anticipate the chorus bursting out. Perfectly made pop song.
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Hi ROG,

the old version is gone. So I can't compare.
But this one sounds great anyway.
Congrats to Josh.

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ROG,
I really like the song. Your guitar solo is perfect. The BGVs are great too.
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Very nice and like Skyline stated the tension increase and the chorus are outstanding.
Cool title also!


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ROG, nicely written and produced. Josh did a fine job on the vocals. I enjoyed it. Tom

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ROG -

A most enjoyable listen. Great Pop sound - super catchy chorus. Excellent vocal mix. Josh did a nice job, too..

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Hi Roger
I don't believe I had heard this before. As mentioned above, the chorus on this one is great. Very catchy. The vocals are great, especially in the chorus. Good work!


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Hi ROG
I wasnt around for Version 1 so all I can say is that Version 2 is right up to the usual Music Prof standard - i.e Top Dollar.
Great Hook in the Chorus. I found myself singing the second part quite easily during the second listen. The Top part is WAY too high!! lol!
Smooth production too. Totally Pro.
BTW - what happened to Josh? Is he still with you?
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ian
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Hi ROG,

Firstly, please let Josh know that I think he's an awesome singer! I need some of that talent. Mind you, at my age, it's probably wasted anyway smile

On my Altec Lansing speakers, "Small Family of Strangers" sounded spectacular - especially near the end where Josh threw caution to the wind with his vocals.

Your arranging, mixing and production shines in everything you do.

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Hey ROG,

One of my favs too. Sounds great! Love everything about it and especially when Josh cuts loose at the end. Also that little organ part is killer - what a great sounding organ.

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first off I love your quote "everything bigger version", that's how I feel when mixing with Izotope.

great tune and I really liked the guitar solo!

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Dynamic arrangement, builds into the chorus. Well done all around. Get that '80's easy listening vibe from this one. The lead vocal was great at the end, and the bg vocals have me thinking Styx.

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