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 | Lennon714 said 129 days ago |
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Carry Me Home It's hilarious to think there's anything I can critique about this song. This is a fantastic version that really soars in the chorus. It reminds me of good Coldplay, which is know is one of your favs. Coldplay can be yucky (Clocks) or delicious (Fix You), but that's just my opinion. This is yummy. Great job! |
 | MarkHolbrook said 129 days ago |
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Wow! Oh my God... That chorus is simply flat out gorgeous! Beautiful work... Simply gorgeous... The vocals so perfect.. I really like this all around but that chorus just jumps out and takes you! Beautiful job! |
 | Alannah said 129 days ago |
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WOW ..... .. what a beauty this was ..... luvved it luvved it ... those harmonies almost brought me to tears .... beautiful .... just perfect ..... man ! A definite download and FAV for me ! Now I gotta check out more of your stuff .... and about that speed of change stuff .... I found that when I had a son of my own ... that time thing speeded up triple time ..... |
| MarkHolbrook said 129 days ago |
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Mr McKenzie... I'm on my third listen... That chorus just blows me away! You should be major proud of this work. It is gorgeous! |
 | Char said 129 days ago |
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Well, if I hadn't been directed here, I would have been blown away. But you came highly recommended. So, I knew this would be special, and yes, it is. Bravo! Thanks. |
 | buckhorn said 129 days ago |
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Your stuff is great To me, the first version had a more intimate feel in the beginning , which I very much like. But its all subjective... Any portfolio with a couple tunes like this will do the trick. I'm certain of that. |
 | Remark80 said 129 days ago |
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Great...A few thoughts I think this is a great song. I think you need to add a build up when you get to the second verse, similar to what you did with some of your other songs. Also, I would like to hear a bridge of some sort which then ties back into the chorus. Your playing is great and voice is tremedous. I simply would have liked to hear more of a build up. Good Luck. |
 | guygrooves said 128 days ago |
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Outstanding!!! I would suggest paying close attention to what Remark80 suggested, as I concur. The only thing I would add, is to check the piano eq it sounds a little thin to my ears, like it could use a bump around 80 to 150Hz to add some warmth. It has a distinct sound (very very very slightly out of tune, flat I think) that adds real charm to the over all piece. It and the (acoustic guitar more so) sound a little low in the mix in relation to your vox and the synth. They both pretty much get lost in the chorus and the during the verses the acoustic would be a really nice contrast to the piano. This is a song with huge potential, you should be very proud. You have the vocal and synth dialed in perfectly, with the acoustic and piano dialed in, and with attention to what Remark80 is saying, this would get regular rotation on any radio station easily. You may have a hit song with this. |
 | Skean said 125 days ago |
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A hit I love this WOW what a voice.... This I could buy in a store from the 10 top list... Simplicity when its best..KUDOS |
 | pablatone said 124 days ago |
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Good one Mac this is very good. You have a great voice, I look forward to hearing more of your tunes, I've never heard coldplay but I know they're popular so if folks are comparing you to them, that's gotta be a good thing. |
 | lavalamp said 123 days ago |
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Again This is one of the best I have ever heard on this site. Saw your set up at your home page. I'm jealous. The vocals are just so terrific. Are you trying to get a deal? Dave |
 | jiguma said 123 days ago |
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Michael It sounds like you fixed the things that I noticed in the previous version. This sure is a very good song, and your production and performance are getting close to faultless. I think there's still a little room for some fine tuning though - along the lines of the comments by Remark and Guy. To me, the piano was pretty right - as opposed to "righ .. igh .. igh" :) - in the mix, but the acoustic tracks seemed way too low. This was very noticeable in the first section, but probably an area for some re-thinking throughout. The vocal, while being amazing, causes a little concern the way the reverb holds a note while you move to another ("You will carry me" at 3:04 and 3:19 for example). I'm not really sure if this is a problem, just pointing it out so you can maybe tweak it a little. I think the acoustics being so far back is a problem though, and one that may get noticed i your portfolio. Having said that, this really is an incredible piece of work - my nits are only suggestions which might help. Great post, Neil |
 | kingbee said 123 days ago |
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Brilliant When you re-submitted this song I was suprised because I didn't think there was anything wrong with the first version. I guess there's been a bit of tweaking and it does sound a fair bit better but it was brilliant before. Never mind handing this in as part of your portfolio..send it off to record companies and get it released. It really is THAT good !! |
 | sonnyjim said 123 days ago |
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Yup This is swell! I agree with Neil: boost that acoustic a bit. And put it in the portfolio by all means. And also send it around: the money it could generate will only improve your university experience......! |
 | gail60 said 123 days ago |
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AWESOME SONG This is one of those songs that I will not be able to get out of my head. I love it. You are so very talented. Your voice is perfect here and the song is a sure hit with anyone that has any sense at all!!! WOW! I also love the story behind it. It reminded me of when I was a little girl and "faked" being asleep, just so my Dad would pick me up and carry me off to tuck me in....what sweet peace this song brings. Excellent song!!! |
 | Peter Bauckham said 123 days ago |
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Still brilliant - Loved the earlier version too! Peter |
 | apb said 123 days ago |
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Fabulous .. been following your uploads and a fan since "soup of the day". This doesn't disappoint. Very polished and a very 'good' Coldplay song vibe...perhaps a little Supertramp "breakfast in america" too .. with the piano and vocal delivery at the start. Instrumentation is put together very well, subtle acoustic usage.. the build is sweet (that hit with the bass and little FX wash) but it's the vocals just hit this out of the park: what a great voice u got there. I felt it at one of the refrains it could use some drums .. making it build to stage 3 .. before dropping back down. I get some weird thing in the stereo field .. correct me if I'm wrong but one acoustic guitar in L sound mored L panned than the acoustic in the R .. (noticeable more at the outro)... might just be my ears needing cleaning :o) |
 | Mystified said 123 days ago |
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gentle and poignant... a beautiful and apt pairing of words and music. Thanks for sharing it here :) |
 | davisamerica said 122 days ago |
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indeed ... you got the chops ... you have the talent ... hold on, the ride should be amazing. Great tune. |
 | jie said 114 days ago |
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cool Very nice haunting melody.like the refrain tho was waiting on drums coming in wasnt too dissapointed. good work keep it up. take care |
 | Glaikit said 84 days ago |
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don't change a thing! it is a perfect journey. i think you could make another version that soars more with drums and strings, could be an interesting experiment. But as far as this goes, keep it the way it is your uni will love it. |
 | ted23 said 71 days ago |
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Sweet You nailed it I think! This is excellent quality. You must feel great after creating something this good. I think this is something pretty special and I have a feeling it's gonna get better. The though of a version with a bridge and drums..... Hmmmm my pinter is hovering over the song review box ready to dish out some 10's!!! |
 | Scott Carmichael said 43 days ago |
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yikes who are you... and what planet are you from? deepest bow to you I love this stuff Scott |
a very spiritual and emotional as thoughtfull
a song can be ..marevlous singing my friend !!
I liked so much hte arrangement and the settin
of the song ...thnx alot ofr sharin this gem !!!!