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As usual, outstanding guitar work and overall musicianship. The drums are perfect for this one also. The vocalist did a great job with the lead and background vocals. Classic Rock with a classic message. I am probably a bit biased here because I seem to love every song you do. But in my mind this is just awesome man!

Much Respect,
Stoneman

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Duane Flock

1/18/2014 9:48:32 AM

Nice One Richard

Sounds very Cool and Beatles-like if they were still around today. Nice breath of fresh air for the ears.

Kuddos dude,

D.

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Bryon Tosoff

1/18/2014 12:38:12 PM

Time adds your song to the station that has time 2 listen up

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Steve White

1/18/2014 1:05:42 PM

Liked it Richard

I listen to everything now on my new toy the JBL Shadow. So I don't know if it's them or me or both but the lead guitar seemed a little low. Actually that whole section seemed to drop down too low. IMO

I like the song though and the harmonies are very good.

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Richard Scotti

1/19/2014 8:10:55 AM ---- Updated 1/20/2014 4:00:18 PM

Thank u Stoneman, Duanne, Bryon, Steve and Delores for the kind words.

Steve ~ I don't hear that whole section dropping down as you do but I think it's sort of a subjective thing. Different equipment does different things to our individual and subjective perceptions of sound but technically and objectively speaking, the master volume is exactly the same level throughout the song and the levels of all the individual tracks are the same from start to finish but I respect and welcome all opinions about any aspect of my recordings.

When I read your post I immediately went back to the original master as well as the stereo mix and all the numbers show no volume dip at all in the ending section. I did that because I care about what people say and I'm always the first to admit that I can make a mistake but before I post a song, I scrutinize it very carefully because I respect all the people who take the time to listen. I may at times fail artistically but I rarely make major technical mistakes. Listeners deserve the best I can offer and that's what I attempt to deliver.

Of course, there are times when I decide to make a mix-change in a song after I've posted it. I don't really believe there is such a thing as perfection in art. I consider everything I do as a work in progress even when it's supposedly "finished" and I'm always open to making something better if I can do it. I had given thought to making the guitar at the end a little louder but it didn't seem like a game changer in terms of the overall song while keeping in mind that I could always make that change down the road if I felt the need to do so. I considered it more of a "part" than a solo, but as I mentioned, I'm always open to making changes as my understanding of the song evolves.

Thanks again to all the posters who said such nice things. That kind of solid support always makes me try harder to live up to expectations.

Duane - your words really touched my heart because trying to write songs in a style that the Beatles would have used has always been a goal of mine ever since I was totally blown away by the two songs that Paul, George and Ringo recorded with John's demo tapes. I confess I cried when I heard them. Of course I do write in styles other than that but those songs have always been a major source of inspiration for me. They re-ignited my love for music and brought a kind of closure to the question: what would the Beatles sound like if John had lived?" The songs were very healing. I cried for what could have been but I was so grateful that at least we got a glimpse into a future that could only be imagined. To hear my music compared to any aspect of that imagined future is truly an honor and a great source of validation. Thanks again to all who commented. It's wonderful to know I'm not wasting my time!

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Bryon Tosoff

1/19/2014 8:14:57 AM

I listened with headphones and again with speakers and found the mix fine, again, everyone has a different take. but the artist producer has the last say. sounds good, I like it

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Shoe City Sound

1/20/2014 6:46:25 AM

Driving rhythm guitar and a straight ahead rock beat - never gets old, always hypnotic to me haha ... I like the lyric and especially now at the New Year. Clean and precise writing, arranging and production as usual, Richard :)

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Chandra Moon

1/20/2014 11:35:55 AM

Loving this new track Richard - great rhythmic drive and a Beatlesque feel too! Well done - really catchy and well produced too! I enjoyed the key change in the middle with the dream shattering bit and the instrumental breaks. Good drum programming too - all round excellent song.

Added to Over The Moon.

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Richard Scotti

1/20/2014 4:14:05 PM

Thank u Delores and Chandra for those very insightful and specific comments. It feels so good to have the respect of such gifted artists. (That includes all who commented)

Chandra ~ I always put a lot of thought into my "bridges" or
"middle 8's" as the Beatles referred to them. The Bealtes' bridges are like mini-songs
that are not just little detours from the body of the song but are just as important as the song. In that tradition, I tie myself up in knots struggling to write a special bridge for every song that advances and enlarges the song rather than just being a diverting interlude. The Beatles also changed keys a lot which is something I don't do that often but it's fun to do it when the opportunity presents itself. (Thanks for the station add!)

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