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| mandolinquent said 1567 days ago (July 26th, 2005) | |
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Beautiful Great arrangement... really really lovely. Good call ronnielong. Check out my latest song called Had We But World Enough
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| Tom Atwood said 1566 days ago (July 26th, 2005) | |
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Lovely, sad Excellent. As has been said, beautful arrangement, haunting. The stark simplicity here is perfect. One favor - could you please post lyrics? Thanks! Classic. 9-9-9-9 Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)
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| Tom Atwood said 1566 days ago (July 26th, 2005) | |
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Lovely, sad Just read this is a work in progress, so I do have one minor suggestion. Having worked with that Fitch Cello in several pieces of my own, I can tell you it needs a lot of 'massaging' to get rid of the synthy, sometimes abrasive sound. Mainly, adding expression by adjusting volume levels during sustained notes, so they 'swell' and 'ebb' at times, instead of a flat, constant volume. Although, maybe that's what you're after in this piece? Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)
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| Willywagga said 1566 days ago (July 26th, 2005) | |
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Thank You. Thank you for all the nice words about my song and the observations regarding the Fitch Cello, I agree, to a degree. I intentionally kept the lyrics simple and non-clever because I think it's the only way I can approach the subject matter, as starkly simple as possible. In a second revision things might change, if we are all still here. I'll post the lyrics when I'm fully happy with them. Thank again for listening and voting. PEACE. Check out my latest song called The Jes on Sea Road
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| rovert10 said 1566 days ago (July 26th, 2005) | |
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Sock it to him Willi! Great song, really well written and performed. Reminded me of the opening title sequence in Fahrenheit 911. Excellent. Check out my latest song called Gears
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| Mcboy said 1566 days ago (July 26th, 2005) | |
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right on..... right on...... Check out my latest song called Heros( aclarke/mcboy)
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| Peter Greenstone said 1566 days ago (July 26th, 2005) | |
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very powerful You're off to a great start with this work in progress. Powerful, direct lyrics. The arrangement is wonderful. I love how the verses transition to the beautiful choruses. Very well sung and played. Clean up the creaks and clicks and other noises that were captured in the recording. I love the cello in there but at times, especially at the end, it is played much too high for it's normal range which makes it sound too synthetic. I'd bring it down an octave or two. Overall, it sounds really good and is effective in conveying its message in a moving way. I like this a lot and look forward to hearing the final version. Check out my latest song called From Nothing
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| perceptualvortex said 1566 days ago (July 26th, 2005) | |
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Excellent mood, lyrics and sentiment. Check out my latest song called Machine Man (w Beastie Boys)
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| conruane said 1566 days ago (July 26th, 2005) | |
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Great Stuff Great lyrics. Great song. Well done. C. |
| eltopo said 1566 days ago (July 26th, 2005) | |
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Astonishing track A brilliant, haunting folk workout. That Rove - what a scumbag. Check out my latest song called Gentrification (live)
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| Willywagga said 1566 days ago (July 26th, 2005) | |
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Appreciate the words. I'm glad you all like my song, thanks pgreenstone I do think towards the end the cello hits some shrill notes, I will work on those and try to soften and enrich the sound in places, I have a few ideas where I want it to go; soundwise. I feel encouraged by the kind comments from you all. Check out my latest song called The Jes on Sea Road
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| Ed Hannifin said 1566 days ago (July 26th, 2005) | |
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Well and subtly done... ..for all its directness, this song has heart, feeling, a sense of poetry...its repetition works for it... Some folks who do topical songs are hamfisted and obvious; the songs end up being rants. This one speaks from heart to heart...You can't 'argue' it away... I like your singing very much. Ed Check out my latest song called After Loving Anne (w/jiguma, SISTERS, Komrade K and Scott Carmichael)
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| zendog said 1566 days ago (July 27th, 2005) | |
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You're a mean one.. Mr. Rove. Nice lyrics. Made me feel hopeless. Unfortunately. Great song. It has a cold simplicity that seems to really fit the subject matter. You state the obvious simply. You did a nice job with the mix of strings. Check out my latest song called Sold Out
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| Rebsie said 1566 days ago (July 27th, 2005) | |
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Excellent Great song, lovely arrangement. The guitar and cello work beautifully together and the vocal is heartfelt and lovely. Very nicely done ... I look forward to hearing where you take it next. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)
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| greglo23 said 1565 days ago (July 27th, 2005) | |
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Excellent great song Willie. can't wait to hear the final version. keep up the good work !! |
| alley-oop said 1564 days ago (July 28th, 2005) | |
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I love this Perfect all around, singing, instruments, compositon. Everyone has said all the stuff, I needn't repeat. I wish you could sing this song without saying that dude's name, but I suppose singing ....White House deputy chief of staff you're a ......is a little much. Your really good, man. Looking foward to your next Check out my latest song called anymore
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| BoiAfrica said 1564 days ago (July 28th, 2005) | |
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lovely i Love this song and I think I connect mostly with the voice, reminds me a lot of Nick Drake, especially with the cello attached, very emotional and real, I'm a huge fan of Drake and any reminder is always good. Agree with most of the comments about the cello levels, lower would make it sweeter, although with your content, "shrill" might be the way to go. Thanks for sharing, good job. Check out my latest song called One, One Hundred
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| eleveneyes said 1562 days ago (July 30th, 2005) | |
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anagram for Rove = Over thanks for writing this tune. the subject matter is great with a perfect presentation. we need more songwriters like you Willy! Thanks for sharing. Check out my latest song called Here With You - Better MIX
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| ka-klick said 1562 days ago (July 30th, 2005) | |
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Political You might think about changing the category to Political, though it also fits squarely here. Fine heartfelt performance. You've got me thinking about posting a piece I did about Bush - I finished it just before the election, and right after - it might have been a bit too - err - sour. Anyway, nice job. I'd like to hear a verse that directly deals w/ the Valerie Wilson (ne Plame) issue, if you could fit it into a subsequent version. Check out my latest song called Big Bad World - Live 1-16-2009 plus - MJRF
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| Willywagga said 1562 days ago (July 30th, 2005) | |
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Political Thanks Ka for the positive comments, so far I wasn't really being specific about anything at all, mostly I'm probably trying to suggest that Mr Rove's general world policy is causing the increasing hysteria we are seeing on the planet today, London brought this home to me very clearly, desperate people, terrible people, doing terrible things, Rove is the principle architect of this terror in our world today, and we don't matter at all. This is my belief and the simple message in the song. Thanks for listening and thanks to everyone for the great comments, I was half expecting the song to get flamed and I'm very glad it wasn't. I hope to have a new version in a few weeks. Post your Bush song, go on. Check out my latest song called The Jes on Sea Road
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| ka-klick said 1561 days ago (July 31st, 2005) | |
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Political OK, it's been posted - just come get me out of gitmo when it gets posted 'k? --- Beauty should be edible, or not at all.<br /> -- Dali Check out my latest song called Big Bad World - Live 1-16-2009 plus - MJRF
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| jgurner said 1560 days ago (August 1st, 2005) | |
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If you criticize Karl Rove... ...then the terrorists win. This is awesome. I love the lyrics. The backing music is very fitting. For a work in progress, this is great. Can't wait to hear the finsihed product/ Check out my latest song called Feeling Good Today
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| laine said 1549 days ago (August 12th, 2005) | |
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Progress Works Hypnotizing just spirals around and around in and out far out . You have a great ear for composing and putting together music and music that is so in touch with your words. Then you give to this the gift of your voice to go with it. All of which just melds into each-other so well and then takes the listener along with the journey. In other words I like this very much Thank-you for sharing Kind regards Laine* |
| Willywagga said 1549 days ago (August 12th, 2005) | |
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Thank You. Thank you very much for your kind comments Laine, they are inspiring. Check out my latest song called The Jes on Sea Road
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| alanfraser said 1542 days ago (August 19th, 2005) | |
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Very Pretty but I had trouble making out the words in the chorus. (If you could add the lyrics to the description, that'd help) Nevertheless, quite a nice tune. Thanks! Check out my latest song called It's For You w/Mystery Lady
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| jmt said 1351 days ago (February 26th, 2006) | |
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as is Excellent as is... I wouldn't change a thing. This is reminiscent of I Am Kloot. Peace! Check out my latest song called mARINERS lULLABY
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| Macaudion said 1324 days ago (March 25th, 2006) | |
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This just excellent work here Wow, talk about brilliant - And where have you been hidding - Or is me - I wonder what you mean by, 'work in progress' - This is wonderful as is - I love the way it just steps through it - Kind of a casual strole by a sure footed victim... I really like this - Thanks for sharing - Dion Check out my latest song called 123 iGetU
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| Willywagga said 1319 days ago (March 30th, 2006) | |
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This just excellent work here Thanks for your lovely comments Cyn, made my day today. Check out my latest song called The Jes on Sea Road
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| moorlandt said 1248 days ago (June 9th, 2006) | |
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The potential of a real classic Yes man, this song has really nailed me to the ground. Amazing simplicity (not obvious, 'cause simplicity is complex), catching lyrics, haunting voice and a very well structured track in general. Greatly pleased I have discovered this one. Walter Check out my latest song called boundaries
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| annalia said 1219 days ago (July 8th, 2006) | |
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Beautifully Sad Wow, I'm impressed! Your voice is excellent and the music has such a smooth, beautiful sadness to it. The lyrics are perfect and without saying much, it says it all. Good Flow! Check out my latest song called freakshow
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| MunichG said 1143 days ago (September 22nd, 2006) | |
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haunting, evocative tune I dig it, good lyrics, great original tune! Check out my latest song called Buffalo Skinners
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| said 1123 days ago (October 12th, 2006) | |
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wow what a beautiful song, with a strong statement. excellent |
| timothy devine said 989 days ago (February 24th, 2007) | |
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Great tune I downloaded this tune when i first joined MJs. I'm revisiting. Still one of my favorite songs after almost a year om MJ. Also love 'Where Isabelle Played' So much heart n soul, and nothing over done. tim Check out my latest song called Mankind Needs a Change/WoodstockII
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| ceilidh said 920 days ago (May 3rd, 2007) | |
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... an intelligent deep song with great lyrics, interesting melody and novel sound of used instruments. im so excited of finding something so smart and diferent here. brilliant willie paja Check out my latest song called Gartan Mother's Lullaby
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| benchod abu said 702 days ago (December 8th, 2007) | |
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lovely just lovely Check out my latest song called melisssa
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ronnielong
Damn fine job.
Great voice, haunting....I'll say it again, damn fine job.
-Cheers-