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Hey, J! C'mere!!! Let's notch another genre in that musical belt of yours. Big...Anthem...Get yer Martina on!.. Ready? FORGED BY FIRE lashing out ...we fight making love... we set things right the passion we share is a double-edged sword it tears us apart and binds us for evermore forged by fire hearts welded together by desire... beyond our control it's sometimes hotter.. than we can handle tempers flare... our touch grows cold but we hold on... through thick or thin our love survives... and in the end it's stronger than steel or stone forged by fire it's sometime wild... it's sometimes war it's surely love... but it's something more in each others' arms... sharing one soul when feelings this deep get ignited they light our way or they explode forged by fire hearts welded together by desire... beyond our control it's sometimes hotter.. than we can handle tempers flare... our touch grows cold but we hold on... through thick or thin our love survives... and in the end it's stronger than steel or stone forged by fire fire and ice...a double-edged sword passion tears us apart and binds us for evermore forged by fire hearts welded together by desire... beyond our control it's sometimes hotter.. than we can handle tempers flare... our touch grows cold but we hold on... through thick or thin our love survives... and in the end it's stronger than steel or stone forged by fire forged by fire forged by fire The BAND: RealTracks in style: 995:Bass, Electric, HardRockLA Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 852:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm NashvillePopClean Ev 120 (B:arp) MIDI SuperTracks in song: 2108:Piano, Rhythm PopUpliftPulsing Ev16 120 RealTracks in song: 1850:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopShiningGrittyMuted Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 1167:Guitar, Electric, Soloist RockBalladBrent Ev 065 RealDrums in Song: BluesRockEv^1-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Open HiHat plus... Guitar loop from Studio One library "Big guitar chords" created from RockMediumBrent soloist. Janice's vocal was used as recorded and processed by Bud. Mrs. Merritt - thanks for joining me on this! You're the best! Mr. Merritt - thanks for recording Mrs. Merritt! Hope you like it. Comments encouraged. Make it big. Play it loud. Have at it. floyd
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floyd and Janice,
What an incredibly rich and vibrant sound! I don't know how you do it but I have no idea how any production could get better than this.... all I could think as I was listening... was.... "This is so-o-o-o-o-o good!"
I'm in awe.
Regards to you both,
Noel
P.S. I was in a hurry to secure top reply position in the thread. It's such a rare event these days. I'll be back later to work my way through understanding this song a bit more thoroughly. What a great musical creation!
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2024
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Hi, Floyd & Janice !
I too am completely at awe
by this ! It is just incredible,
and the way you sing the duet
so tight thru tempo changes !! ugh !
This must be the best so far !!:))
And certainly my FJfav from now on !
Take care !
Dani
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Well done you two, this is a corker!
Not only a strong song, but superbly executed with passion, so it hits the 'shiver button'. Great stuff.
John
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floyd and Janice,
What an incredibly rich and vibrant sound! I don't know how you do it but I have no idea how any production could get better than this.... all I could think as I was listening... was.... "This is so-o-o-o-o-o good!"
I'm in awe.
Regards to you both,
Noel
P.S. I was in a hurry to secure top reply position in the thread. It's such a rare event these days. I'll be back later to work my way through understanding this song a bit more thoroughly. What a great musical creation! Thank you Noel. This was waaaaay out of Janice's blues comfort zone but she was game! I'm sure she will be commenting soon. Bud
Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos are here on our website.
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WOW!!! That just plain works! From the first guitar lick (I'm guessing that's the loop-sounds custom for the song), the music and lyrics combine for an exciting, electric, musical journey. The Hornsby style piano is a perfect fit. AND, of course, the vocals/mix are superb. Kudos to all!!! Take care. Greg
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This one is so good. Love the opening , the title, the lyrics that explain the title , the choice of instruments with nothing getting in the way of one another, the mix, the drum sound, and of course both voices. Janice can sure sing lead but she also has a natural gift for harmony. This one almost sounds like a second melody. We've all heard this phenomenon before with some of the great harmonizing groups. I suspect that the harmony was particularly challenging due to the stop and go phrasing. An excellent listen. floyd, you're like a river of great songs. It just keeps flowing. Great one. Tom
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Wow,
Awesome recording and song! Forged by Fire evokes a powerful uplifting anthem feel that I don’t hear often enough celebrating a love connection that grows overcoming difficulties together. Your lyrical metaphors, melody and harmony blend together really well to support the song’s hook/title. Thanks for sharing.
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Really, really cool! We love the heavy guitars coming in in the chorus. Very professional use of the RTs Floyd. We know that for you it's something like driving without touching the wheel  . We love the vocal harmony, especially on the choruses.
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Floyd & Janice
Just a thoroughly professional song, sound and performance.
Everything about the song is top quality. A great listen.
Both the vocalists are stunning.
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Floyd / Janice,
Radio ready! This is just great - loved the song and the performances.
Bob
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Hi Floyd, This one is so good. Love the opening , the title, the lyrics that explain the title , the choice of instruments with nothing getting in the way of one another, the mix, the drum sound, and of course both voices. Janice can sure sing lead but she also has a natural gift for harmony. This one almost sounds like a second melody. We've all heard this phenomenon before with some of the great harmonizing groups. I suspect that the harmony was particularly challenging due to the stop and go phrasing. An excellent listen. floyd, you're like a river of great songs. It just keeps flowing. Great one. Tommy can express my thoughts better than I. So I just quote. I'm impressed. Brent's ballad lead is so versatile. It sounds like made for this song. This one is a winner again. Guenter
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Hi, Floyd & Janice !
I too am completely at awe
by this ! It is just incredible,
and the way you sing the duet
so tight thru tempo changes !! ugh !
This must be the best so far !!:))
And certainly my FJfav from now on !
Take care !
Dani
Thank you Dani. I am delighted that you like the duet. We certainly love your harmonies. Janice
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Hey I really like this. It reminds me of Bob Seger, musically and lyrically. Great backing vocals Janice.
The write and performance are incredibly strong, but I think the treble is a little too high on this particular track, don't know why. Most of your other tracks have a very rich sound and a wide dynamic range. I am not sure if this was overcompressed or what, but the high end really sticks out.
I love the song though. Wonderful write as always.
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Hi Floyd.
I do like songs with a big sound and this is REALLY big. I took your advice and wound it up nice and loud on the big Tannoys - absolutely fantastic.
I like everything about this track and having Janice in there is the icing on the cake.
Good to see you doing some stadium rock - it suits you!
ROG.
PS. Nice to see a solo included!
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Way too Awesome to only be on a forum, this is Big Radio (is that a thang anymore) Music! WOW!Yall Can Sang, and Write!
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Another awesome collaboration. Super vocal and harmonies. Loved the guitar as well.
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You've achieved your aim.
I did note that the male vocal is a little subordinated by the female - the female cuts through the mix more. The male voice, a little smokier and rounded, sits back just a little. Maybe a little EQ, a slightly wider panning or, shock horror but useful to cut through a mix, a touch of BBE sonic maximiser?
fabulous stuff regardless of my quibbling.
Last edited by rayc; 07/04/16 12:01 AM.
Cheers
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Tense, tight, word perfect, with a storyline as true and as
old as love itself. Sung to a ‘great rock beat, ‘what a formula
A 'Top drawer' one Floyd, it thoroughly deserves all the accolades it is, and will still receive.
Paddy G
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fj & Ms. Janice,
Another example of excellence. Enjoyed his one a lot!
Regards,
Bob
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