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Originally Posted by PeterF
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Lovely work, stunning vocal and a great production. Good work on getting the guitar solo to work so well.
Moody, and interesting throughout.
Well done.

Peter

Thanks so much, Peter! As much as we’ve discussed mothers you know how easy it was for me to sing from my heart on this one. And we all appreciate your comments on the whole production. 😊
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Intriguing melody with a portentous feel--sung most exquisitely. The back and forth with the lyric writing resulted in A1 lyrics.

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Originally Posted by MarioD
...Janice, and Bud, WOW...
Super vocal, as usual
great mix
Indeed Mario - indeed.
Thanks for your kind words.


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Originally Posted by DC Ron
Wow, what a nice song! Love how the vocals are both warm and clear. And such a nice vocal performance this is! And that guitar break sounds GREAT. Those Squier guitars are KILLER, especially for the price. Loved your song!!
Thanks DC.
The voice & melody are the crowning glories of this one.


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Originally Posted by GayleS
I agree with MarioD; it was a great vocal and a great mix. Really captured the mood of the song.
Thank you Gayle.


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Originally Posted by B.D.Thomas
This is (I think) the second time I've listened to a collab with you two, and again I'm amazed that it works so well.
It's a typical Ray song (that's good), and a Janice who leaves her "normal" life behind and dives into Ray's world like she's never done anything else.
That's really, really good from both of you!
Thanks B.D.,
Janice, Bud & I have collaborated an half dozen times or so.
Janice does wonders as usual and having a strong connection to the lyric does a fab job communicating the idea through melody & timbre.


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Originally Posted by rsdean
Ray, Janice & Bud,
There are not enough good things to say about this song... Love lyrics, vocal and production. Everything about this project just works so well.
I absolutely love the vocal here by Janice. The lyric and mix completely supports her wonderful performance.
AWESOME!
Bob
Thanks Bob,
Yes, the backing is in service of the song, & the song is in Janice's voice.


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Originally Posted by Guitarhacker
That was interesting, engaging, well done, and enjoyable.
Really nice work.
Thank you sir.


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Originally Posted by PeterF
Ray & Janice,
Lovely work, stunning vocal and a great production. Good work on getting the guitar solo to work so well.
Moody, and interesting throughout.
Well done.
Peter
You're very kind Peter, thank you.


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Originally Posted by firesong
Ray, Janice and Bud...really great collab...Janice the vocal so very good! the clarity of the mix is so pro sounding...love the lead guitar...the essence of the spaghetti western guitars with that baritone lead...great performances and production!
Thanks Firesong.
Oddly, the available Spaghetti Western RTs didn't fit at all but this less specific RT fitted well. Sometimes detail searches can be the wrong way.


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Originally Posted by BabuMusic
Wow, outstanding, Ray. You gave Janice another terrific melody upon which to stretch out her magnificent voice. So well done, Janice. I love how the notes slide in and out. That baritone is an excellent choice. Yeah, I definitely get that method actor feeling for each song. A song created as only you can, Ray, and a powerful vocal as only you can sing, Janice. Love it!!
Marty, the melody is all Janice's work.
Thanks for you very kind words.
Whilst we don't aim to please, I'm pleased that this is pleasing.


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Originally Posted by mkg50 (Mike G)
The melody and chord progression, the lyric, Janice's vocal and the instrumentation make this one of the most striking tracks I've heard on the forum.
Well done everyone.
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Thanks Mike,
for my part it was quick, easy & fun.
Mixing Bud produced Janice vocals is always a breeze.


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Originally Posted by dcuny
Hi, Ray & Co.
Cool moody sound, with a matching vocal from Janice.
I enjoyed listening. smile
Thanks David.


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Originally Posted by jannesan
Collaboration at its best, the most interesting things happen when two quite different "voices" come together.
Janne
Yes, yes & yes.
Thanks Jann.


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Originally Posted by David Snyder
Really great song and production!
This has a very Carly Simon radio hit feel and sound to it.
Superb.
All I can say is:
Wow, Ray you just produced Carly Simon.
Janice, you just went all Carly Simon.
And Nobody Does It Better. Makes me feel sad for the rest. Cause baby baby you're the best.
What else can I say?
😂
Thanks David, better Carly S than iCarly I suspect.
I did by THE CS album but, crikey, that was a LONG time ago.
Thanks for the generosity and the humour.


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Originally Posted by Ezekiel's Storm
Intriguing melody with a portentous feel--sung most exquisitely. The back and forth with the lyric writing resulted in A1 lyrics.
Ta Scott, back n forth is the essence of collaboration after all.


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Ray and J&B,

What a fine production! Having already listened from the Facebook post I knew what was coming! Listening again was a real pleasure! This has been produced and performed so well!
This is a collaborative team that needs future revivals!
The lyric tells a touching story!

Excellent!

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Well, I love it. Janice's trademark, top-notch vocals, hers and Ray's impressive songwriting skills, with Bud on the "background stuff" ( smile ). What's not to like? Dark, brooding, the vocal slides from Janice, and an open ending. Well done, all involved smile

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Originally Posted by firesong
Ray, Janice and Bud...really great collab...Janice the vocal so very good! the clarity of the mix is so pro sounding...love the lead guitar...the essence of the spaghetti western guitars with that baritone lead...great performances and production!

Thanks for mentioning my vocal and we all appreciate the kind review!

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Originally Posted by BabuMusic
Wow, outstanding, Ray. You gave Janice another terrific melody upon which to stretch out her magnificent voice. So well done, Janice. I love how the notes slide in and out. That baritone is an excellent choice. Yeah, I definitely get that method actor feeling for each song. A song created as only you can, Ray, and a powerful vocal as only you can sing, Janice. Love it!!

Thank you a bunch Marty and I appreciate the vocal mention. Some folks don’t enjoy or get my melismatic style but it’s just what I do and always have done. 😀 We all appreciate the nice review.

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