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 | blaky smith said 492 days ago |
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Enjoyed very good music, well finished, very pro Neil, bravo ! I like this style and as usual, it's a great pleasure to discover a new tune of you. Merci mon ami Marc |
 | Roxylee said 492 days ago |
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Freedom! Neil, this song is a timely one for me, as I've just stepped into a new freedom, having made the very tough decision to leave a church I'd been an integral part of for ten years. I stayed for the wrong reasons, and had to finally do what was right for me. (I'm going swimmiung somewhere deep" :-) But I digress... Your playing is superb on every instrument you pick up, and your mixing is always professional. Vocals, lyrics, everything is great. :-) |
 | jgurner said 492 days ago |
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Feeling Good This one really gave me a lift this morning. Gave me a real cheery feeling. It makes me wish I had a convertible so I could load this up on a CD, take down the top and go for a ride through the country on a warm, sunny day with this blaring out of the speakers. It's just that kind of tune. I especially like the last set of verses. That's really where I feel like I am in my life right now and it feels pretty good. Thanks for this one, Neil. You always manage to really hit an emotional chord (get it? Chord...). |
 | Mcboy said 492 days ago |
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one man tour de force ya are....smoky kool vocals....head boppin....and introspective at the same time.....how;d u do that...hehhehhe...many bows! |
 | cthayes said 492 days ago |
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Love... ...the jam near the end! The whole song is impressive, Neil. Beautiful production. Very full, lush sound. Tasteful bass, too (I expect no less from you). Good stuff! |
 | guitapick said 492 days ago |
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As I get more into... ...recording techniques, I become more and more aware of when it's being done really well (or otherwise). You're music/performance/production are all on a consistently high level, Neil. I'm more than impressed... Love this tune... |
 | SickTransit said 491 days ago |
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Nice track There is a bit of early Andy Summers-like guitar in there: I think its the jangly telecaster sound with chorus that does it. It's a particularly nice rhythm track that compliments the bass really well, though. Some good lyrics too. Good overall mix. |
 | Peter Bauckham said 491 days ago |
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Spotted this while I was a work today - but there's no sound there which is so frustrating! Anyway, I enjoyed this very much. Good lyrics, tight playing and high production values - Like this little lift towards the end. Good stuff. Peter |
 | echoroom said 491 days ago |
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Bloody hell ... yeah, little bit of 'walking on the moon' this, but bloody hell the production is good on this neil ... my only slight critique is that I'm nt keen on the bass drum sound, but that's personal taste (it's a little click-y for me). Otherwise, this sounds like you've done this in a studio ... amazing quality. Lovely guitar work all through this, and all the parts are really strong ... pretty stunning, really. The tail out is a particular fav - great guitar melodies. god, I'm envious steve |
 | michael2 said 491 days ago |
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nice song great chord changes and sounds (although I have to agree with Echoroom about the kick). THis is a great song, and the chorus really comes out of nowhere (a good thing). |
 | sloparts said 491 days ago |
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well you did it again Neil Love the overall sound, and the lyrics are very good. Your playing on this one is outstanding. Good rhythm guitar and lead, and I liked the bass line and rhythm tracks. But being the deaf one in the crowd, even with my hearing aid all the way up there were times when the lyrics were being covered up by the music tracks. So my thought would be to bring the vocal up into the mix a few db to make sure the message is heard loud and clear. Great work all around Neil. Thanks for sharing this one with us and keep up the good work. Ed |
 | Scott Carmichael said 491 days ago |
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This is excellent Sounds like you're stll goosing your mastering genie.. this sparkles ... and the changes are really wonderful Neil... you're making real music my friend |
 | alfalpha said 491 days ago |
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Jiguma rides again! This is a great 'follow up' to 'Things Must Change', Neil. I noticed the water imagery has resurfaced- 'I'm going swimming somewhere deep'. I really like the underlying thread throughout your last few songs. Your craftsmanship with words and your story-telling ability never ceases to amaze me.... ...oh, did I mention the tune, production & playing is great also?! ;) I'm looking forward to catching up with you very soon for another 'tale-swap meet'...of the liquid kind! Cheers! Alf |
 | Ejh said 491 days ago |
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It happened again... I'm listening to a few songs when I get a minute, I hit 'play' for a jiguma tune, AND IT'S IN MY FACE... Getting good with the Ozone, are we? The neat thing is, to my ears it's loud and full but it has space and I don't hear pumping or other artifacts of non-artfully-done sorts of compression, such as I've been guilty of myself... And, full as it is, it continues to be simpler than many of the jiguma productions of the past... The vibe is one of of relaxed confidence... I also hear in this something I think of in my own recordings as the 'George Harrison Principle', which is one when one really does the work to take a voice that, while good, is not McCartneyesque in its range, and plays to its strengths, stretching its capacity for comfortable melody... And I do hear a widening range of melody in your latest tunes... I think in your earlier productions you might have handed some of that duty over to your guitars, but now there's more in the vocal, if that makes sense... I'm a bit tired tonight, and so probably missing some of the other good stuff going on, but I have to say that this sounds very clean, clear and like much of a step up... Once again Cockburn-esque, and, like his songs, I'll probably find myself taking it in more and more with repeated plays... Ed |
 | Vic Holman said 491 days ago |
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I won't say Police 1'll say "chimey" Sparkling song overall. Guitars are great! And a excellent bass line that I always find lyrical in its own sense. The outro guitar section is really the topper! |
 | thetiler said 491 days ago |
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Love that sting style, though your own of course. The bass and lower end of this tune sound very nice with the arpeggios. The guitar is s unique style. Like that touch of Hawaiian, though very slight. I have said this before but your compositions seems to be maturing with more character as it was a year ago. Not that it was not good further back . You just seem to have more musical paint on your pallet. And making that paint really count in areas were needed. That is a very good sign of musical growth. |
 | lengold said 491 days ago |
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I love the way your songs seem to draw me in bit by bit until I am submerged in them. Another great track. Cheers Len |
 | Tadashi Togawa said 491 days ago |
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The introduction is epiphanic. The introduction straight line. The rhythm is hard and simple, too. I felt it in good compatibility. One of pretty tunes. |
 | bonnieprincejohnny said 490 days ago |
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Groovy. Sweet melody,great chord changes,svelte vocal,quality playing - big up Jiguma. One of the best tunes I've heard on here. Gets a LARGE vote avec moi. Be lucky. |
 | Macaudion said 490 days ago |
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Well... If it isn't mister, "up the ante"... This one made me close my eyes and grin, while rockn' the ol' chair like nobodys' watchn'... Those g'tars seem to expand and swell the mind into pure goodness... Those six fat strings, they could sink a willing soul, "somewher deep" and into the neighborhood of, sinfully sweet... Annnnnnd, it sounds like you fired your last drummer and decided to cough up the extra, whatever it takes, to get what your music deserves... Something kinda headonistic about the listening experience... If I confessed to how many times this tune has done me, I might be confessing to having cheated... Can I just say, right on! Neil! And, thank you, Sir! Dion |
 | Komrade K said 489 days ago |
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Am I getting a bit of teen rebellion here? Excellent work this, I'm particularly impressed with your musicianship on this and the production is absolutely cracking. I was picking up a hint of Police too - circa Spirits in the Material World I think - go on tell me Stewart Copeland was on the stool... KK |
 | rjamadeus said 489 days ago |
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great work, the music production is amazing..what else can i say but wow !!!! |
 | moorlandt said 489 days ago |
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thinking CD-wise I was listening to this song while making dinner (yes, I bought myself a pair of goos speakers for my Mac!) and I thought 'Hmmm... Neil has made stronger songs than this one'. But when the song ended, I played it again. And an other time. The singing melody might sound a bit 'easy' at first listen (that's what I experienced), but the whole groove of the song is what made me listen and listen again. In a way it's very addictive. And more and more when listening to your music, I'm thinking in terms of the upcoming CD. I think I made a big mistake with mine, by making it too overloaded with deep and emotive songs. I realise now that a bit of variation, maintaining the same quality level, is what a good album needs. This song would fit perfectly amongst all your others on the album, Neil. And I'm really looking forward to it... - walt |
 | thoddi said 488 days ago |
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well most has been said already.. arriving late I will just tell you I enjoyed it very much, and I am impressed with your production and especially the great guitar work you show here:) |
 | racerat said 488 days ago |
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late to the party Hey Jiguma, Very sweet little smootie you have here. Lots of great comments. It is great sunny Sunday morning just waking up with the coffee kind of vibe to it. My little quibble is the slightly 'canned" sound of the chorus plugin (?) you have applied to the main vocal. The rest of the track is so INCREDIBLY professionally mixed, REALLY excellent tonality. Lots of distance in EQ spead between instruments, nice stereo field placement. Tops. Philip |
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Wow... Nice tune Neil. This is one of those times when lyrics pretty much describe my life at the moment. I really enjoyed this one! |
 | Joe Brady said 484 days ago |
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Neil, Bravo, Well written. You're looking at all sides. I especially love the opening chords; great sound. Joe |
 | lavalamp said 483 days ago |
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You know.......... Think you know I love your stuff, sorry I haven't been around in a while. Really love the production on this one. Especially like the bass playing and the clean guitar sound. Appreciate the lyrics,pro quality. You know what, I think it's a shame that people, in general, don't really pay attention to lyrics like they did in the past. Most care only about a good beat and maybe a catchy line. But don't worry, there are still folks like me who DO pay attention. Great job Keep it up. Dave |
 | perceptualvortex said 481 days ago |
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I'm late to the party This is great, Neil. I love the vibe and the chord changes and the song construction... original, engaging stuff. The lead guitar parts are really amazing. |
 | Rebsie said 465 days ago |
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Great bit of songwriting, Neil Really nice strong melody and catchy beat. You have a great way of combining different guitar (and bass!) sounds into a luscious wave of sound. I like the funky little bit towards the end. |
 | bud said 464 days ago |
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Stunning production Neil and a darn good bit of song writing too. Cool chord changes and excellent playing all around. Glad I stopped by - this is a nice trip. |
 | BranDaMan said 457 days ago |
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Super! holy cow was this good. sooooo good. Very nicely done |
 | timothy devine said 453 days ago |
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hey Great guitars I took your advice and turned it up guitars fill my head with great sounds and you signature vocal I dig the rhythm change Mad at you guitar solo too short they always r its such a great secrete to have such great macjams stuff to get for free its like tell all your friends... peace tim |
 | davisamerica said 442 days ago |
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whoa.... took sometime to finally get here and it is one cool surprise!!!! this is one GREAT tune!! |
Groovey one Neil , nice Lyrics .you got
realy nice way in expressing the words
with your singing . neat lead line perfect
production my friend well done !