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![]() | aclarke said 300 days ago |
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Very smooth Neil- this is a real cool song. I love the chord changes- not jarring at all... just, well... smoooth. Very lush and warm sounding and your appealing voice is perfect on this. You get even better with each track! |
![]() | Ejh said 300 days ago |
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I almost didn't stop to listen... ...when I realized that, even though I was up at 6:00 AM, I had already been soundly beaten to 'firsties'... I really like the rhythm on this, Neil, and the almost pop moments that turn up in the chord changes. And a nice, unusual, musing going on in the lyric... Very clear mix... You get more and more from less and less... just what's right, just what's needed... Ed |
![]() | dajama said 300 days ago |
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Terrific sound, Neil and a lovely poppy sound here. I love the chord sequence, and the nice dynamic, rolling forward effect of the guitar. The bass sounds really nice, carrying everything along perfectly. The lyrical content struck a chord with me since my wife and I had a long-distance relationship before I moved here. It wasn't easy, but we never doubted it was right. Funny all the things we do for love, indeed. Another great track. Nicely done, my friend. Peace. |
![]() | blaky smith said 300 days ago |
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The things we do for love... What a great theme ! Nice job Neil, may be a piano track to complete, but this song sounds very finely like this and I like this harmony between your guitar playing style and the tone of your voice. And as usual, a perfect production... "Le coeur a ses raisons que la raison ne connait pas", it's so real, excellent French my friend ! Marc |
![]() | lengold said 300 days ago |
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Great idea for lyrics and a subject which is close my heart. I can't believe that my wife's original home is thousands of miles and a continent away. I am sure that she sometimes feels homesick. I am getting a "Girl From Ipanema' vibe from it - which is a great thing in my opinion. Impressive musicianship as always and your production skills as mentioned above are awesome. (I am trying to get to grips with Ozone 3 - but reading the manual just sends me to sleep.) Cheers Len |
![]() | Roxylee said 300 days ago |
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The more I listen to your song, the more I appreciate the integration of the instruments, the timing, and the mixing. Just wonderful, Neil. :-) The chords changes are delightful, and the words made me think of all the things I've done for love. (like lying, sick, on the dirt floor of in a straw hut in the middle of Mexico, as I burned with a high fever, half delirious, no doctor, no transportation except the donkey, a dead goat hanging in a tree (very smelly), me wondering if I was going to die, all because he wanted me to go with him. I'm not sure if that was love or stupidity, but i digress... You write, sing, play, and mix like a pro, and this song proves it again. :-) |
![]() | rsorensen said 300 days ago |
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cool great mix on this. i can hear everything so clearly. i'm getting a john mayer vibe. nice work. |
![]() | lavalamp said 300 days ago |
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Wow Neil The guitars are just great on this, bass including, Kind of a jazzy feel. Quite original. Thia has to be one of your best, Even the squeaking of the acoustic sounds good. Great tune. Dave |
![]() | Moviz said 300 days ago |
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I like The clarity of everything in this song. Thoughtful lyrics and great Latin style rhythm. The drums in particular sound really good and the chord progressions, but it's ALL good to coin a phrase, cheers M |
![]() | guitapick said 300 days ago |
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Nice... ...juxt btwn the music and lyrics. I always enjoy your works, Neil... |
![]() | echoroom said 300 days ago |
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Just do it The thing about this track is it's complex but simple - melodic and with great vocal melodies, structured but with a wide range throughout the track. The guitar sounds totally live... i agree with Scott, you've got a career in mixing. Lyrically this almost feels train of thought - thoughts and feeling spilling out... its great. Musically this feels like a poppy Radiohead - I'm in awe, again. steve |
![]() | Feter said 300 days ago |
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Do For Love You know this subject very much concern me .and it stir alot here .great vocalin my friend ,the chord sequence so cool and very geniune .just top notch production my friend ..thnx for sharin my friend ! |
![]() | Jim Bouchard said 299 days ago |
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Are you deef? "Play it LOUD!" ~Why? It's just about the right volume already, so why should I play it loud? I know there was a time when it was fashionable for vinyl albums to have this printed on the album sleeve, perhaps this is a reference to the olden days when, in order to keep the needle from jumping out of the groove, mastering engineers would keep the volume down on loud rock music. Bands didn't have so much control over the mastering, as it was a sort of esoteric art of cutting the grooves in the vinyl and rather mysterious, so they would just have these instructions printed on the covers to compensate. You don't need to put that here, it's just the right volume, and most people if they play it loud would only overdrive their speakers. Are you saying that your music would sound better with distorted speakers? I don't think so, since this sounds just right at a moderate volume. With my in-ear headphones plugged into my MacBook, I have to have the computer's volume about halfway down in order not to hasten myself along on the road to going deaf. All that said (and I'm really reaching to find some nit to pick), this is really well done, from start to finish. The drums are really incredible with that sort of odd time groove really well performed, and all the instruments are muscular and in the pocket. It's got the feel of a band of virtuoso musicians not shy about hitting the groove as hard as they can. I would have mellowed out the performance aspect of this maybe to go along with the romantic nature of the song, but that's just me. People seem to like what you do just fine, so you should probably just keep being you. The mix is really well done and the mastering level is just right. I don't feel like it's overly compressed, so maybe my job here is done. Throw a couple shrimp on the barbie and relax, my friend! |
![]() | droop said 299 days ago |
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Fav'd it yesterday cause I was in a hurry, and you know it sounds even better today. I love the chords but I'm gonna keep it simple......I love everything about this. |
![]() | Vic Holman said 299 days ago |
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and i thought driving.... ... across town was far. A real workaholic piece. There are a lot of twists here. Not the standard verse and chorus type of thing. That is something that I totally enjoy. And a few nods here and there to some influences I am hearing as well. The beginning has a touch of Yes, plus there is that spin on "while my guitar gently weeps" with the decending lines. Everything sounds great from the guitars/bass to the midi drums, vocals etc. But it's the song itself and how it is crafted together that is the shining star here. A really great piece Neil. I totally enjoyed the tune and the superb effort you put into it. |
![]() | Joe Brady said 299 days ago |
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Way to go Neil! I think you really achieved a great sound here, Neil. There is a feeling of space ( a comfortable space) between the instruments. Each individual track (guitar, bass, vocal) is well recorded and sound expertly performed. Signature Jiguma sound is evolving nicely. Love turns my world, and no matter how disoriented or anxious, it's my only road out. Cheers, Joe |
![]() | Ibstrat said 299 days ago |
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This Song grabbed me right away.Really interesting beat.Your chords don't always go to the expected place(which I love)Your writing in some ways reminds me of Lennon-very instinctive.The time changes don't seem thought out,it sounds like you just heard it that way.You have a very cool voice-fits the song perfectly.Great! |
![]() | bud said 299 days ago |
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Really like the percussive structure of this piece it all moves around the rhythm and you're very inventive with the chord changes. |
![]() | Godchaser said 299 days ago |
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Wonderful piece. Very cool groove going on here though not sure how to discribe it all.I do know I like it.Song crafting and production are excellent.Love the bass tone and bass lines,guitars and vocals are so right on,solid and sharp.Lyrics and overall songwriting and playing as usual are all top shelf.Much enjoyed Neil. Blessings, |
![]() | J.A.Stewart said 299 days ago |
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Breezy Warm and cool at the same time. Nice. Terrific-sounding tune. The intro progression gave it a sort of Zombies feel, A keyboard part may make it even more so. But it moves on to a very nice Pop-py Bossa Nova groove after that. I especially liked the acoustic guitar sound in the mix; I'm just beginning to work with acoustics again after abandoning them for decades and finding it a real challenge to get acceptable results. I wouldn't worry too much about the compression *monster*... you have a pretty good set of engineering ears. So if it sounds right... it IS right. Like any other instrument, it's open to various interpretations. ;) --- Joe |
![]() | Barretok said 299 days ago |
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Nice groove here I like that acoustic guitar groove a lot. Great vocals! B |
![]() | stevel said 298 days ago |
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Cool rhythms Nice track Neil, a really nice funky rhythm on this one...really like the acoustic guitar textures too Steve |
![]() | Mcboy said 298 days ago |
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groovy baby groovy......again your insight and observations on life make for some great songs.......life poet...thats what u are......groovy baby groovy..... p.s. who is that on the surfboard?...hehhehhe |
![]() | SystematicFailure said 298 days ago |
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like it fresh, poppy goodness! |
![]() | davisamerica said 298 days ago |
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yep this one is smooth cool neil... enjoyed it... alot!! |
![]() | thetiler said 298 days ago |
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Like how it gets into the stereo effect after the beginning. Like how the guitars Jangles. Would like to hear a bit less percussion, a bit too much crashing for me but the guitar sounds very nice and nice singing! Thanks for sharing. |
![]() | Leon said 298 days ago |
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gentle waves Neil, you really create a musical atmosphere that induces some pleasant emotions. This one has a jazzy beat yet your subdued voice emotes a mellow rock kind of vibe. This song sails like a boat rocking gently on soft waves. |
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Heavy love the bass on this, what an arrangement you have it man!!!! I think I have a new Jiguma favorite! |
![]() | VicDiesel said 297 days ago |
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What we do indeed. Hey, that's a great pop song, and it sounds fantastic. My compliments. |
![]() | saymme said 296 days ago |
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( 8 isn't this on a CD already : )? ! ?!!!!!!!!!!! The production is so FINE it sounds like it's 'outthere' already(!)wow ! I love Your Music Neil, like I've said before You got a special voice-one in a kind- I love the way both Your Music & Lyrics do unexpected turns 8 )like this song..it was abit 'unexpected'(?)to hear this because of the pro-techniq don't know how to say it in English just pray You get me right :) Beleive most People can relate to the message also I can relate LOVE FOR MUSIC I'd do anything to get to listen to all this great Music here, we're so fortunate - so many countries who're forbidden to make or even LISTEN to the Music they want to hear & even worse still, all the People in the World who haven't even got a CHANCE to even KNOW ABOUT IT . . maybe I'm alittle off topic here..One thing about getting older is the advantage of your history-trial&error experiences of Love for one thing. I wouldn't want to be a teenager today as it's so much tuffer than when we were young...too many who go through thoughts of suicide & even doing it . The thoughts aren't unusual & wasn't perhaps in our youth either . It's a huge step between the both -still too many never get the chance they deserve. & I must say being a Christian beleiver for nearly 2 years has carried me & many with me 8 ) ThankYou for this wonderful song I'm sure You'll soon have another CD out : ) : ) : ) We need more Music from Australia up here & allover ! Lenaxx |
![]() | rover101 said 294 days ago |
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Nice one Really not much else to say |
![]() | timothy devine said 294 days ago |
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wow I can so relate to this song. I moved away from my home with wife and family. In my wifes home town i now reside its home a little more each day what a great tune I love the guitar work on this the dancing chords make it nice and lively. Dave Mathews kind of does that with his guitar. The funky syncopated rhythm in the opening just grabs my intereest right on to the end. I should pic your brain on recording acoustic guitar cause man you got it down pat. thanks for sharing tim |
![]() | perceptualvortex said 293 days ago |
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Super This is great, Neil... I really especially like the rhythmic treatment, the way it rolls endlessly forward, like a plant that keeps growing bigger and bigger, and surprisingly never stops growing. I guess that's your MIDI drumming and the relentless guitar doing that... and are you adding extra beats here and there? Anyway, I love it, and the music reminds me of Adrien Belew. The vox are pure jiguma, like no one else and really good. |
![]() | stephendavis said 291 days ago |
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wow... incredible! i'm new here and i've already been wonderfully inspired. keep the groove going man. |
![]() | Cameron said 291 days ago |
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great percussion I really enjoyed listening to this piece last night, pointed to it in MJ chat. I'll repeat what I wrote in chat -- your use of percussion is downright genius! You obviously DO have an affinity with drums. Your vocals are also excellent; you have a distinctive style all your own. No wonder this song has so many fans. It's a winner! Sincerely, Cameron a new listener |
![]() | magnatone said 289 days ago |
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This is Great Lovely melody, cool guitar, toe tappin' I really like your music! Thanks |
| said 289 days ago | |
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Good sound There's so many details in this one.... Very good song.... And the sound are amazing.... I like the rhythm..... Great..... |
![]() | dirigent said 289 days ago |
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Great This song blows me away. So much has been said before, everything is true. Top-pro-track with mindblowing creativity - but everything goes so well together. One of the best I ever heard - really. Great, great, great!! |
![]() | apb said 289 days ago |
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Excellent Neil .. really top notch. A song that really plays to and exploits your many honed performance and production skills- delivery was particularily excellent on the vocals. Deservedly well received- sorry I was late to get to this. It would be me 'apb' that also hears the Radiohead element ..that Steve mentioned: I think it is a song called 'Kharma police'?? off "Ok, computer" .. and it's likely the rhythm of the picking (they don't do acoustic picking songs often).. and interesting unexpected changes that makes a kinda loose similarity to that 'pop' number.. that and that you've recorded an acoustic as well as they did (if not better) .. at a fraction of the cost as well :o) A little piano perhaps is an interesting notion for a little more flavour/variation .. I'd also suggest some higher harmonies occassionally beefing the lead (taste thing)- starting bridge/chorus... then perhaps in the verses afterwards, may compliment. Grand job. |
![]() | magnatone said 289 days ago |
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This is beautiful! You've got chops in so many ways, they're hard to count. this is really excellent, thanks |
![]() | Dennis James said 289 days ago |
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Yes.... ...I have, and are, sometimes....amazing production here Neil and your chords and stuff get more adventurous all the time. |
| said 281 days ago | |
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Infectious Fantastic grooves, vocals, dynamics and the list goes...I would say my favorite from you so far, everything shines on this Cheers for a great song! |
![]() | KevinElvisPoirier said 259 days ago |
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cool song great tune, i like the feel of the song and the rhythm through out the tune. you did a great job producing this one. |
| Soundhound said 238 days ago | |
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Very Nice Work Light in feel but very strong in substance. like Scott said your a pro. I..........LIKE IT............. |
![]() | ILoveVariousArtists said 237 days ago |
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my cherry comment Neil, i just love this track and i couldn't find a better place to make my first post. You are doing great work and your writing, playing, singing and production is just getting better and better. This one hits all the bases mate - congrats! Joe |
![]() | Boris the Bull said 218 days ago |
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Thoughts from the Bull... Right off, this one is quirky and forced me to take notice. Your familiar and unique vocal delivery pulled me in instantly and kept me hooked. i just love the skillfull twisting you do with the music. it's a challenge to simply imagine how you write a piece like this. i'm guessing it's a time consuming process! lyrically, it's thoughtfully, yet maintains a formiddable pop sensibility. fantastic piece of music! well done, neil! |
![]() | Macaudion said 195 days ago |
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My god, sir you don't ever let up, not even in the least bit. Listening to all of these tune in a row (I started w/ "Walk away" and worked up from there), I'm hear a kaleidoscope of the places that your imagination can take a person, if they're willing, and able... This one has me tearing up big time, as I reminisce about what I've done for love, and now, considering moving to Adelaide... Totally diggin the drums on this Neil! Man have you come a LONG ways! (as we all have) Love the g'tar on this too. But the words have really captured me on this one! Man... Thanks, Sir! Macca (did you know tat you're the one who gave me that name) |











































imply that this didn't feel finished... quite the opposite... your stuff always has a polish to it that makes it sit right to my ears... it's just fun enough to make you want to jump in