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Good one Floyd! That chorus is really strong with great chord structure! You epitomize all the qualities of a great singer/songwriter and should be an inspiration to anyone using BIAB for their production! I'm a fixin' to use some of that inspiration to work on a new one! Take care, Torrey




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Hello, floyd

Very beautiful country waltz!
Sweet vocals and harmonies.
Very gorgeous. Splendid collaboration.
The piano appearing in the second half of the song is also very nice.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

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Originally Posted By: 44kfl
Wow!!!

love the chorus

love the vocal blend

your lead vocal is so good!

the instruments and arrangement are all well thought out

and work to maximum effect

super write

what can I say, I like it a lot

Kenny


Thanks for all of that, Kenny. You have been knockin' me over with all of your stuff lately...


Originally Posted By: PeterF
floyd

A very pretty evocative song - (tender even) - that has a superb melody. Lovely chorus, excellent vocals both your lead and Janice's wonderful harmony, and an engaging lyric.
Like Kenny I like it a lot.

Peter


Thanks, Peter. Who knew I HAD a tender side? smile

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Floyd,

I won't go on and on. No need.

This is just flat out gorgeous.

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Its all been said so all I can add is this is as sweet as a Georgia peach!

This is a keeper.


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Originally Posted By: Rob4580
Hi floyd. Dont recall you doing a waltz before.
You have a assembled a great team there.
Great lyrics and I really enjoyed the melody and harmonies.
Nicely done on all fronts.
Sorry for the lack of the southern drawl smile
Rob


Appreciate you have a go at this, Rob...


Originally Posted By: Charlie Fogle
This song has that large mossy spanish oak in the back yard feel about it like you may hear in a movie. I can see myself setting under the slow turning ceiling fan on the back porch catching the afternoon breeze, sweet tea and Paula Deen Take Out... (snap) Oh, here I am back on the farm.

Great imagery, and a solid vocal with outstanding backing vocals. Enjoyed this one a lot.

Charlie


smile - I enjoyed that... I thought this one might be to your liking, Charlie...


Originally Posted By: Robertkc
Floyd,

You`ve given this song a lovely relaxed feel with the arrangement.
I`m a sucker for a waltz and the story behind this one is really well told- romantic but real.
There`s lots of instruments on that list but the backing sounds simple and just right.
Your voice blends better than ever with Janice on the chorus.
Beautiful.

Robert


Thanks, Robert. Some of the instruments were use in small patches where I wanted something specific to happen - a "piece together piece"... Janice is my musical sister - so, of course we blend! smile

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Originally Posted By: 44kfl
Wow!!!

love the chorus

love the vocal blend

your lead vocal is so good!

the instruments and arrangement are all well thought out

and work to maximum effect

super write

what can I say, I like it a lot


Kenny



Floyd,

I couldn't have said it better than Kenny did. Major 7th and minor chords on pedal steel are so gorgeous. And you have a way of making the great sound fabulous. And this is the legitimate definition of musical creation and performance.

That chorus is one the best pieces of writing I've encountered in a very long time. Musical excellence creating listening satisfacion.

Alan


What a very nice thing to say, Alan! Thanks!


Originally Posted By: Scott C
Beautiful love song Floyd. Super vocal and such beautiful harmonies. Guitar was so sweet. Just floated along with the backtrack. Well done. You have so many good songs. But I think this is your best. The mix was professional as well. Everything just sits in there so perfectly.


Thanks, Scott... I really appreciate that...

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floyd,

This is stunning... a really fine listen.

You've written so many excellent melodies over the years but, for some reason, this one really resonated with me tonight. Having a melody spotlighting major sevenths and ninths (to name only two of a few things I heard) is a wonderful sound. It's also perfect for adding a wistful quality to the lyrics.

In addition, I found myself mesmerised by Janice's harmony. Given the melody you composed, I can't imagine that it would have been easy homing in on a suitable harmony line. What Janice has devised is exceptional. I found myself alternating between focusing on your melody and Janice's counter melody. "Magical" was a word that popped into my head then I first heard the chorus.

I don't know how you do it.... time after time after time you write, arrange, sing and produce superb quality music.

All the best,
Noel


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Great song you dedicated to Savannah.
Excellent work as usual

Sergio



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Originally Posted By: VideoTrack
Wow Floyd.

You just never cease to amaze.

It doesn't seem to matter what music genre you turn to, you never do anything except master it.

The lyrics, the rhyming technique, the harmony, the absolutely everything makes this another masterpiece.

Always look forward to your material. Don't 'wore-it-out' yet.

Trev


smile - Trev = always pleased to have you drop by for a listen...



Originally Posted By: Sundance
Pretty intro and love the waltz. Such pretty vocal and harmonies with wonderful imagery. Great job!



Thanks, Josie...

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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
SWEEEEEET!!! As seductive as Savannah apparently is. Beautiful poetic lyrics and a melody you could just wash around in for an hour. The band is perfectly conducted. Love that decorative piano and the expressive guitar. It doesn't get much better than this. GREAT one Floyd!!! Take care. Greg


Greg - You always write such nice reviews! Brought a smile... smile

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Originally Posted By: 44kfl
Wow!!!

love the chorus

love the vocal blend

your lead vocal is so good!

the instruments and arrangement are all well thought out

and work to maximum effect

super write

what can I say, I like it a lot

Kenny


Originally Posted By: PeterF
floyd

A very pretty evocative song - (tender even) - that has a superb melody. Lovely chorus, excellent vocals both your lead and Janice's wonderful harmony, and an engaging lyric.
Like Kenny I like it a lot.

Peter
Originally Posted By: Rob4580
Hi floyd. Dont recall you doing a waltz before.
You have a assembled a great team there.
Great lyrics and I really enjoyed the melody and harmonies.
Nicely done on all fronts.
Sorry for the lack of the southern drawl smile
Rob


Originally Posted By: Charlie Fogle
This song has that large mossy spanish oak in the back yard feel about it like you may hear in a movie. I can see myself setting under the slow turning ceiling fan on the back porch catching the afternoon breeze, sweet tea and Paula Deen Take Out... (snap) Oh, here I am back on the farm.

Great imagery, and a solid vocal with outstanding backing vocals. Enjoyed this one a lot.

Charlie


Thanks Y’all for commenting on the harmony. It was wonderful to play a small part in floyd’s beautiful production.

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Originally Posted By: bluage
Mr. Jane...

I know what you were doing in Savannah last night -- you were composing another one of your sensual and sweet songs!

Every single time I listen to one of your songs, my interest is usually drawn first to the soft, flickering flame of your lyrics. If you get any better at that, soon you won't need to compose music for them, because all the music anybody will need to hear will be contained within, and then released through the melody and rhythm inherent in your verses:

"The headlights do a slow dance..."

"...she's been begging with a Florida postmark..." (That one's particularly imaginative in its imagery and is freighted with warmth and emotion.)

"...your way barely lit by an old gaslight..."

As impressionistic as memories your lyrics are, Mr. Jane. On this particular song your singing voice is of the kind that holds our attention the more quiet it becomes. Talk about "sweet whispers in her ear"!

And last, but certainly not least, Ms. Merritt's vocals are like spirits that embody all of the nostalgia the song conjures up.

I counted eleven (11) Real Tracks/MIDI super tracks in your song, but it sounds like there were no more than three, or four. That's how initimate the feel of the song is. However you pulled that off in technical terms, in the end it simply sounds like magic.

LOREN


Loren - I truly appreciate that delightful review! Thanks for all of that..

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Originally Posted By: JoanneCooper
"Begging with a Florida postmark". just beautiful Floyd.


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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Good one Floyd! That chorus is really strong with great chord structure! You epitomize all the qualities of a great singer/songwriter and should be an inspiration to anyone using BIAB for their production! I'm a fixin' to use some of that inspiration to work on a new one! Take care, Torrey


Thanks, Torrey. Your new one is amazing...

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Originally Posted By: animarorecords
Hello, floyd

Very beautiful country waltz!
Sweet vocals and harmonies.
Very gorgeous. Splendid collaboration.
The piano appearing in the second half of the song is also very nice.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi


Shigeki Adachi - thanks for the nice review - and for your continued support..



Originally Posted By: David Snyder
Floyd,

I won't go on and on. No need.

This is just flat out gorgeous.


Ahhh, no...please do...go on and on and on... smile



Originally Posted By: MarioD
Its all been said so all I can add is this is as sweet as a Georgia peach!

This is a keeper.


Thanks, Mario...

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Late on this one. Excellent stuff.



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Originally Posted By: Noel96
floyd,

This is stunning... a really fine listen.

You've written so many excellent melodies over the years but, for some reason, this one really resonated with me tonight. Having a melody spotlighting major sevenths and ninths (to name only two of a few things I heard) is a wonderful sound. It's also perfect for adding a wistful quality to the lyrics.

In addition, I found myself mesmerised by Janice's harmony. Given the melody you composed, I can't imagine that it would have been easy homing in on a suitable harmony line. What Janice has devised is exceptional. I found myself alternating between focusing on your melody and Janice's counter melody. "Magical" was a word that popped into my head then I first heard the chorus.

I don't know how you do it.... time after time after time you write, arrange, sing and produce superb quality music.

All the best,
Noel


Thanks, Noel. I often think I could spend more time than I do working on melodies... I "grew up" as more of a "word guy" - so it is nice to have a melody noted now and again.

Janice has a knack for adding Magic to everything she touches... smile



Originally Posted By: Sergio Guarneri


Great song you dedicated to Savannah.
Excellent work as usual

Sergio


Thanks, Sergio...



Originally Posted By: 90 dB
Late on this one. Excellent stuff.


Regards,

Lefty


Really appreciate you dropping in for a listen and a note, Lefty...

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Originally Posted By: Robertkc
Floyd,

You`ve given this song a lovely relaxed feel with the arrangement.
I`m a sucker for a waltz and the story behind this one is really well told- romantic but real.
There`s lots of instruments on that list but the backing sounds simple and just right.
Your voice blends better than ever with Janice on the chorus.
Beautiful.

Robert


Thank you Robert...we've been blessed with that blend since our first collaboration.

Janice

Originally Posted By: Scott C
Beautiful love song Floyd. Super vocal and such beautiful harmonies. Guitar was so sweet. Just floated along with the backtrack. Well done. You have so many good songs. But I think this is your best. The mix was professional as well. Everything just sits in there so perfectly.


Thank you!

Janice

Originally Posted By: VideoTrack
Wow Floyd.

You just never cease to amaze.

It doesn't seem to matter what music genre you turn to, you never do anything except master it.

The lyrics, the rhyming technique, the harmony, the absolutely everything makes this another masterpiece.

Always look forward to your material. Don't 'wore-it-out' yet.

Trev


Thanks for mentioning the harmony!

Originally Posted By: Sundance
Pretty intro and love the waltz. Such pretty vocal and harmonies with wonderful imagery. Great job!



Thank you Josie and yes I love a waltz also.

Janice

Originally Posted By: bluage
Mr. Jane...

I know what you were doing in Savannah last night -- you were composing another one of your sensual and sweet songs!

Every single time I listen to one of your songs, my interest is usually drawn first to the soft, flickering flame of your lyrics. If you get any better at that, soon you won't need to compose music for them, because all the music anybody will need to hear will be contained within, and then released through the melody and rhythm inherent in your verses:

"The headlights do a slow dance..."

"...she's been begging with a Florida postmark..." (That one's particularly imaginative in its imagery and is freighted with warmth and emotion.)

"...your way barely lit by an old gaslight..."

As impressionistic as memories your lyrics are, Mr. Jane. On this particular song your singing voice is of the kind that holds our attention the more quiet it becomes. Talk about "sweet whispers in her ear"!

And last, but certainly not least, Ms. Merritt's vocals are like spirits that embody all of the nostalgia the song conjures up.

I counted eleven (11) Real Tracks/MIDI super tracks in your song, but it sounds like there were no more than three, or four. That's how initimate the feel of the song is. However you pulled that off in technical terms, in the end it simply sounds like magic.

LOREN


Loren, that was very sweet of you to say that! I sincerely appreciate it.

Janice


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Another one for the car cd collection,a great track where everything just sits so nice together.once again Janice brings her little bit of magic to the song.well done Floyd ,Janice and everyone involed.the melody was sublime
thanks for sharing brad


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I think this is my new favorite. Beautiful song, beautiful job.

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