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 | rtcooper said 409 days ago |
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Well Told Sounds like Studio work. Great instrumentation, used sparingly - Perfect. Especially like the Tele and the B3. Vocals are nicely to the front of this very clean sonic package. Top Notch. Coop |
 | Tadashi Togawa said 409 days ago |
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With the wind Do you walk away? The footstep quietly becomes distant. |
 | Ejh said 409 days ago |
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Thanks for writing this song... ...for me... As they used to say in sermon-writing circles, "it speaks to my condition"... This is a good time to reflect on the progression of the jiguma sound. This sounds very full, but very simple. One track of everything, but just right. This is a direction I'd like to go, so I'm listening with a focused mind and big ears. Ed |
 | Feter said 408 days ago |
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WALK AWAY the combination between the acosutic and the oragn at the back smoothly with you singin just give this song the right passion to its lyrics .its just so beautiful .I can see how the tele made those cool bits here and there man ! thnx alot for sharing |
 | perceptualvortex said 408 days ago |
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Excellent Yeah, you're a really good song writer. This is sweet, it just carries you away on the music. |
 | dolby said 408 days ago |
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I'm getting... ...more used to the sound of your voice and the way you form melodies. I like it - it's very distinctive. The change up for the chorus's is great. A triumph! (which I presume isn't on the CD? - will have to wait for the next one then :-)) ATB Phil |
 | echoroom said 408 days ago |
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wonderful .. production and playing, totally top notch. Lovely world weary vocal, neil! s |
 | Scott Carmichael said 408 days ago |
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Amen my friend... What Neil said!!!... this captures perfectly where I'm at right now... I walk away in my head 2 or 3 times a day... in my head... your production and layed back, understated performance add strength and weight to the work... excellent |
 | The Orbiting said 408 days ago |
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Elevensies!! Just needed to hold my spot!!! |
| The Orbiting said 408 days ago |
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Neil When I think of your dancey beginnings here at MJ listening to this, I have to smile a little. Clean. That's the word I think of when I hear this. It applies to so many aspect. The words are simple and uncluttered, as is the arrangement and the finger-picking pattern, even as it fills out, you never get too crazy with it. Your vocal is really nicely performed and I love it that you have allowed yourself to come through here and really dropped back the f/x or doubling on your vox (as you've been doing for a while). The production. Frankly, it makes me eat my heart out. I've listened to opening about six times now and just marveled. It sounds fantastic. |
 | michael2 said 408 days ago |
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this sounds great, and it's a lovely song. love all of the parts and your acoustic sounds great. is that mic'd or does it plug in? nice change when it gets to the chorus, completely unexpected and that tele is really nice too. this makes me want to go pick up ozone. does it drain your CPU? i only have a mac mini and wonder whether she could handle it. great job Jiguma. |
 | gail60 said 408 days ago |
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very nice.... Neil - You sing and play wonderfully. I really enjoyed this song alot, and I could not walk away! You are very talented. Truly great job throughout and thanks for sharing with us. |
 | peacepiano said 408 days ago |
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Couldn't I couldn't walk away from this one. The lyrics really struck home. Fine performance. Thanks Bill |
 | sloparts said 408 days ago |
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Looking at all the posts about this song, I can't think of anything else to say, except I love what you've done. The lyrics say it all, loud and clear. Everyone I've ever met has said at one time or another, "I wish I could just walk away". You've capture the essence of the human condition my friend, you truly have. A wonderful song that is flawless in it's execution. Bravo Neil Ed |
 | Joe Brady said 408 days ago |
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Yes! It's like reading another chapter in one of my favorite books; lyrics tell the tale and the music is like a warm room on a cold day. That change with the chorus is really effective. BTW good luck with the CD, I promise you I'm buying one. Cheers mate, Joe |
 | Vic Holman said 408 days ago |
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Nice Neil As a practicing member of the "Raspies" I think you're vocal here is top notch. Of course, everything played here is excellent as well. I can practically sense the dust kicking up from the road. I think us older dudes deserve the right to also take naps in the afternoon at work. That's what I keep telling them. Hasn't worked so far though. |
 | Godchaser said 408 days ago |
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Fine post worthy of a future CD release.Who cannot identify with the words expressed here.Love the chorus change and overall flow.Just so sweet and fresh.Much enjoyed. Blessings, |
 | paddler said 408 days ago |
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- I fully empaphize with the lyrics.And - I have indeed walked away on occasions.The job that took the biscuit last time was 9 hours a day rolling up lengths of string into tiny bags.After 3 years there I thought.'NO!' and quietly dissapeared at lunchtime,bought a can of beer and lay in the sun under a tree next to an old burnt out car and thought 'YES!' Inspiring song! RG |
 | craft said 408 days ago |
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really cool nice playing and a great singing... This song is deep and sad.. The lyrics say it all... Lovely melodies |
 | mandolinquent said 408 days ago |
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Great songwriting... Great writing, great performance, and a great texture. What strikes me - after about a year's absence - is how complete your sound has become in that time. It's that challenge of using familiar elements with originality. You've achieved a very complete vision... big congratulations. I especially like the way your voice sits on top of it without trying hard... |
 | thoddi said 408 days ago |
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sounds good You have become a master of producing good songs and your mixing/production skills seems to be very good. This one sounds very good coming through my spekers. I like how you open this song with the sparsely arangement, letting the B3 get noticed. I think it wouldn't hurt if a little point of interest appeared every now and then. Could be introduced in the form of another instrument that could deliver a counter melody every now and then. The lyrics sounds like it could be coming from me... quite familiar with what you talk about here my friend:) |
 | lengold said 407 days ago |
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Yeah work URGH! Neil - this is a really great song. I have found that your songs really grow with plays (as all the best ones do). This is straight into the ipod with the rest. Your playing and vocals are superb. Cheers Len |
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Sweet Good luck on the new album Neil, great stuff you got here totally pro sounds! Cheers TW |
 | bud said 407 days ago |
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Excellent song great vocals - and a really fine production. Cool chorus too. |
 | guitapick said 406 days ago |
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This is great... ...just makes me look forward to your new cd that much more. If this tune isn't on there, then you'd better start thinking about making another. Wonderful tune. |
 | Ibstrat said 406 days ago |
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Beautiful guitar work.Production is amazing.The middle country section is great.Your voice is perfect for this.You are playing with a capo on fret 2 right? |
 | Jim Bouchard said 406 days ago |
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I can dig it! As one who has returned to work after a hiatus as well, I know well the frustration of not having as much time to spend on music lately. Which is why I am so late to the party, I didnt even have a chance to listen to this song until after many days. Hard to keep up with stuff sometime, and stay creative. This is really great. It seems like you've tamed your tendency to pump up the mix to the max, and I like this volume quite a bit. The guitars really breathe nicely. Everything is supa dupa! |
 | dajama said 405 days ago |
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Beautiful changes and perceptive, piercing lyrics. Resonates with me here on a Friday night after a long week! A very sweet sound overall. I have to concur with everyone who's mentioned the sound - this is seriously pro-sounding stuff! Great depth and balance, and a real richness to the sound that just impresses the hell out of me. The guitar sounds great (did I mention I love the changes?) and the organ works perfectly. Bass is spot on as ever. Very cool. After a few months where life really got in the way I'm getting back to a place where I can spend some more time in this soul-healing place, and it's music like this that makes me especially glad I can. Nice work. Roll on April, eh? Peace. |
 | damiengh said 404 days ago |
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Walk Toward Love the mix on this. Everything stands out real nice. Crispiness comes to mind. Neil, I totally understand your battle, but me, I'd walk away from the job, and walk toward the music instead, for it gives reason for being here on this planet. I think it's your fountain and I suspect your always going to be coming back for a drink. Good thing for us. Thanks for the tip on checking out Jim Bouchard. I'll be doing that and keep watching for your stuff too. |
 | Ed_Moran said 404 days ago |
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Just getting better Neil really liked the performance and production. You just get better with each song. Cheers, Ed |
 | timothy devine said 404 days ago |
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nice Pro Q Nice recording and great song. You really have learned how to best capture your voice and guitars in song. the workmanship on your recordings is premo. The song-writing and performance, impressive. You have started your next CD peace |
 | musichead said 404 days ago |
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clean guitar What really stood out for me, are the guitar sounds. Very clean!! And I love tempo changes. Great great tune . Like me you have writen for the next CD before the even releasing the next CD. hahaha Its really good to write and record at all times. Never stop!! great job again!! |
 | Karmatoburn said 403 days ago |
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speech less. Real top shelf production. Warm and soulful singing. The change up in the break was very cool. Enjoyed this immensely. |
 | telefan said 402 days ago |
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I like... the arrangement and how the song builds. Nice job. |
 | Enrique Gil said 398 days ago |
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Very nice! it sounds professionally done, it is wonderful, ti is ready for release! Thanks. |
 | freefalleffect said 388 days ago |
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you are always a very consistant MJer....great production and great mix....well performed .....very good all around....peace |
 | Sir Bass said 384 days ago |
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online now i can dig it, i dig the honesty. |
 | lavalamp said 360 days ago |
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Brilliant playing Another great job, Neil. I'll have to check out more of what I've missed. Like the country break. I'll be around more often now. I won't walk away. LL |
 | dirigent said 312 days ago |
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Walk away It was a pleasure to listen to this excellently written song. Great guitar playing and amazing vocal delivery. Congrats!! |
 | magnatone said 300 days ago |
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Walk Away man, you've got a way with words. These lyrics are so good, as all of yours seem to be. Your voice/guitar combo is just about as perfect as it comes! Thanks |
 | guygrooves said 231 days ago |
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It has ......... a Gordon Lightfoot feel to it. I loved every second of it. This is a Masterpiece, beautiful song Neil, and the guitars OMG they were gorgeous. Well written, played, and sang. |
 | Macaudion said 231 days ago |
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Well now... How the heck did I miss this? Neil... I came accross this after having read Tobin's blog on you. I had never heard this and I don't know how that has happened. All of your music is, but this one is so rich pronouncing what has been going on with you, Sir! I knew immediately what you were singing about, w/ work and all, (i believe) and your presentation is so live with what's dead w/ you... Very rich w/ the textures of real life! Another great job. Took a traveler, of course - Thanks, Neil! Macca |
performance and production - and writing! The time that's been spent on the mixing and mastering has really has paid off - sounds very good indeed - No nasty limiting or compression and very nicely balanced tonally. Good luck with your CD - if this is a example, it's going to be a high quality product.
Peter