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wow I just reviewed the original version, which I love. This is nearly a different animal! But equally as good. Nice nice nice. |
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wow I just reviewed the original version, which I love. This is nearly a different animal! But equally as good. Nice nice nice. |
 | dreadmon said 1049 days ago |
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Great tune Hey, this is a nice song - I love your voice and harmonies, your take on modern life. It always makes for a pleasant experience, no matter what the subject matter. the textures you're getting with the guitars is very hypnotic, enjoyed it a lot! |
 | perceptualvortex said 1049 days ago |
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More smooth grooves. I really enjoyed listening to this Neil. Besides the usual good songwriting and performances, there seems to be extra ear candy, with the phased lines and such. Very nice. |
 | Ejh said 1049 days ago |
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Oh heck. I like 'em both. For different reasons. There seems to my ears to be more "air" and space in this mix...Which I think is mostly a good thing. The only spot where I think the extra air works against you is the multi-vocals... I think they would benefit from sounding a little closer together... The space in the guitars is pretty neat... Plus there's a more distinct accent to that lead vocalist... And I remember the other version as having more drive in the groove... This one bops along with more bounce... I like the way the bass player plays... Heck. Can't choose. Like 'em both... One for release, one for the 'rarities' box set... Ed |
 | Tadashi Togawa said 1049 days ago |
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The southeast and the northwest of the southern hemisphere The wind of the Sydney bay changed. The wind of Caribbean blew to the sea in Australia today. Work wonderful as well as the former work. Good arrangement. |
 | Cori Ander said 1049 days ago |
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Haha Haha! you crazy :) That was fun! Well it was listenable this way too ... I'm noticing though that I've kind of grown somewhat conservative concerning this tune (which has been among my absoulte top rank favoruties since it came out). I have listened to the original a lot! ... will see if I can get used to this. The old version I have associated to water, water, water ... Like fearlessly flowing along with the undertows ... having bubbles and fishes and bright colours swirling all around, like being high on Champagne and the Ocean at the same time ... This one is with head up in the air ... like sitting on the beach, letting the wind and sun dry the hair, slowly growing sober ... |
 | jgurner said 1048 days ago |
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Very nicely done I hadn't actually listened to the origonal until after I laid my ears on this one (for the compare and contrast.) No matter which version you listen to, it's an awesome song. This one does have a completely different feel. It has a more airy feel, brighter and a little more free flowing. Nice one to just kick back and listen to on a carefree afternoon (as are many of your tunes.) And Dion's right, you do make a great ambassador. Now, when I think of Australia, I hear your guitar flowing through my hear. You've nicely replaced Men at Work in my brain. :D |
 | TEXASFEEL said 1047 days ago |
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Very cool I don't think I had heard the original but I find this to be a really nice tune. I too plan to remix some of my older GB songs into Logic Express. Thanks for sharing. Really cool mix. John |
 | stevel said 1047 days ago |
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Very nice indeed This rolls along really nicely...great full sound. It makes me feel like summer is here now in grey old London. Well we have a whale in the Thames...so something funny is up. Cool track Neil! Steve |
 | Einarus said 1047 days ago |
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I've always loved... ...the original - I think I'm even safe to say it's one of my favorites on MJ. This version is great, as well - but in a quite different way. I got a little reggae vibe at the beginning, rather than the oceanic, acoustic rock feel in the previous version. I think it was the organ jumps... Anyway - this really is great. A definate download and a fav! Thanks for sharing! |
 | The Composer said 1046 days ago |
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I live in the land down under... No real critical comments here... just a bit of an ego rub... I quite liked this piece... It has that slightly relentless feeling that I enjoyed in "Up to you" and this has a couple of moments of dark and shade which is nice too. The chord progression here are quite nice too... and I'm really growing to your vocal timbre... nice and husky... but also pretty decent musically. The production is pretty good, the levels are pretty good (the soloing guitar could be futher up in the mix... its being hidden a little beind the other guitars)... and overal its nice and wide and interesting. I'm going to have to listen to the original now I think. |
 | Nolan said 1045 days ago |
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Excellent Love it Neil. Loving each day Living the coastal life Heavy weather in the air last night Lightning sheeting %u2018cross the bay I love these lyrics. The imagery is so familiar. In fact, I spend a lot of time here missing 'the coastal life', and this makes me look forward to getting back there even more. The music is great - it's got a fantastic feel. Well done. |
 | poodyglitz said 1039 days ago |
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Very 70's Kind of like a cross between The Eagles, Chris De Burgh and something else familiar that I just can't put my finger on. Oh yeah, Al Stewart. I haven't heard this style in quite a while. Reminds me of my years in Montral. |
 | Boris the Bull said 1038 days ago |
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thoughts from the bull... initially, the title of the song reminded me of the scene in "The World According to Garp," where Garp shouts to warn his children of the undertow. they, of course, ask "What's the under toad?" this piece has such a wonderful, positive upbeat to it. very infectious. instrumentally, it's fantastic. lots and lots of great tidbits of sound going on. your voice/voices move very well through them, never compromising and never leading one to be stronger or weaker. that, to me, is the sign of good mixing. a terrific production! thank you! |
 | Gav said 1037 days ago |
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This is good I like this. Nice and light and friendly. Not mad on the vocal effect -a bit too 'airy' for my liking but thats just a preference thing! I gave this an overall 8! Well done! |
 | macgalver said 1027 days ago |
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This is awesome Absolutely loved the groove to this. Infectious. Danceable. I dig it!! Thanks for sharing...kelli |
 | Magritte said 541 days ago |
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Such a cheerful sound... ...to go with such an ominous (and apt!) message. I like the sunny ska-like bounce, and the unexpected harmonies expressed by the guitar. A sweet mix and the vocals blend just perfectly. |
I don't normally pay much attention to remixes, because it's normally
more work than I care to put forth to differentiate between the original
and the remix, but you have created an entirely new groove Mr. J.
And how could I not be moved by this tasty ear treat... I'm really diggn'
your recent solos on your pieces, and especially this one.
You make a good Ambassador to a nation, Neil. As I am sure that there
are other MJRS' from Australia, I just don't know of them so this is not
meant to rob anyone of a title. But for now, when Australia comes to
mind, I hear Jiguma soundtracks playing in the background. And
although all nations have a great deal of 'funkedupness' going on, your
grooves, they make it all good... I should think that your country owes
you, and they owe you BIG! - DION