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Hard To Say Goodbye

A new one from me and Leon.

Vocal & Lyric - Leon
I played guitar and sang.

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Hard To Say Goodbye
It’s hard – to say goodbye
It’s hard – to say goodbye
It’s easy to pretend
This day will never end
But it’s hard – to say goodbye
It’s easy – for a bird to fly
Feel right at home up in the sky
But it’s hard to let you go
So hard to let you go
It’s easy – for a bird to fly
Wish we could feel like this forever
Wish we could feel like this forever
It’s hard – to keep it real
All these emotions to conceal
It’s easy to lose control
Pour out what’s in my soul
But it’s hard – to keep it real
Wish we could feel like this forever
[Solo]


It’s hard – to say goodbye
It’s hard – to say goodbye
It’s easy to believe
There is no need to leave
But it’s hard – to say goodbye
it’s so hard – to say goodbye
Wish we could feel like this forever
Wish we could feel like this forever
It’s hard – to keep it real
All these emotions to conceal
It’s easy to lose control
Pour out what’s in my soul
But it’s hard – to keep it real
Wish we could feel like this forever
[Outro]

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Peter and Leon:

Nice welcoming sounds on the open . . . engaging from the start. Like the vocal and harmonies . . . though I wonder if the lead vocal is a bit too far out in front. Listening on headphones, so maybe not. Like the song structure . . Hmm, who is singing the BGVs? They are well done. Like the lead guitar a lot. Cool 60's vibe on this one . . . liking that organ a lot--nice production choice.

Good work!

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Originally Posted by Deej56
Peter and Leon:

Nice welcoming sounds on the open . . . engaging from the start. Like the vocal and harmonies . . . though I wonder if the lead vocal is a bit too far out in front. Listening on headphones, so maybe not. Like the song structure . . Hmm, who is singing the BGVs? They are well done. Like the lead guitar a lot. Cool 60's vibe on this one . . . liking that organ a lot--nice production choice.

Good work!

Deej

Thanks Deej.
I'm doing the backing vocals.

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Peter,

The reason I asked about the BGVs is that it sounds like a different singer than the lead. That's a good thing, and hard to do as a single vocalist. It's one thing I strive for when, as a solo singer with no other vocal resources, I feel there's a need to make the BGVs sound different. You've done it well here, as evidenced by my asking the question. Stellar!

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Hi, Peter and Leon.

I'm with Deej - the jangely guitar and wistful vocals gives this a 60's sound, despite the other more contemporary elements.

Vocals are great, good backing and mix. Love the bridge.


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Cool song & performances.
There's is something in Leon's voice that is a little harsh...I wonder if it could be smoothed with EQ?
I like the blend with the bvox.


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Peter & Leon,

Love this song and love the performance. Great vocal and a really excellent mix.

I thoroughly enjoyed this. A new favorite...

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Very cool song that could have been a Dylan outtake from the '60s. Love the vocals and harmonies, and those guitar breaks are fabulous. Super mix, too. Just a rock solid tune, well delivered.


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Good song, good choice of instruments in a nice arrangement.
But the best thing is what you guys did, the vocals/harmonies and guitar playing.
I love that!


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Great song and I love the acoustic guitar that ripples through the whole thing. I also like to hear solo guitar breaks as in this as they add to the dynamic of the whole piece.


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Originally Posted by dcuny
Hi, Peter and Leon.

I'm with Deej - the jangely guitar and wistful vocals gives this a 60's sound, despite the other more contemporary elements.

Vocals are great, good backing and mix. Love the bridge.

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The dynamic duo strikes again.
Leon, great vocal and lyrics.
Peter, great guitar and harmonies.
A flashback to the 60's.
Super song.


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Hi Peter and Leon,

Nice to hear this song of yours. The vocals fit together very nicely, as some colleagues here also think.
The lyrics are also nice to hear/read. Like them a lot; not 'to say goodbye' of course. That's too difficult, as you pointed out very well!

As far as I can remember, it's been a while since you last sang together, or am I wrong?
If I'm right, I'm glad you're back! If I'm wrong, sorry, but also glad to hear you both again,

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Good to hear a new one from you two!

Read through the other comments while listening, for my tastes Leons vocal is sitting right where it should. It sounds like you are using a bit more reverb on it than you have in the past, and I think it really works well.

Good song, great playing. Only complaint was the fadeout ending, seemed a little abrupt.

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Great to hear Leon! Been a while.
Good tracks - strong BAND. Sounds like a tight band that knows how to lay tracks. ("we don't need outside guys in the studio!...")
The BGVs throughout are nice.
Good mix.

Nice!

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Good song gentlemen. I agree with all here regarding the vocals, they came out very well. It also has a real catchy melody that leaves you humming it long after the song is over. It may have just been my system, but the very end sounded a little cold, like it need a bit more fading. Great song guys.

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Originally Posted by rayc
Cool song & performances.
There's is something in Leon's voice that is a little harsh...I wonder if it could be smoothed with EQ?
I like the blend with the bvox.

Thanks Ray

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Originally Posted by rsdean
Peter & Leon,

Love this song and love the performance. Great vocal and a really excellent mix.

I thoroughly enjoyed this. A new favorite...

Bob

Glad you enjoyed it Bob.
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Splendid feel and I love the harmony. Terrific vocals, and a well-crafted song, Peter & Leon. Ooo. I was waiting for that guitar solo. You never disappoint, and I love the fade spoken by 6-strings. Mix is excellent. Much enjoyed!!


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Originally Posted by DC Ron
Very cool song that could have been a Dylan outtake from the '60s. Love the vocals and harmonies, and those guitar breaks are fabulous. Super mix, too. Just a rock solid tune, well delivered.

Thanks appreciate the comments.

Peter

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