This is gorgeous! Great job! Super harmonies, great beat, congrats!
You have a great way with words and confidently realize your melodies.
That's saying a lot, sister. The lyrics in your bridge are an itty-tad
awkward for me, but I adore the music that's happening there. Your
ear for harmony is exceptional. Keep up the good work! xxoo, kelli

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from me. I don't know, or care, how other people vote. I only need to
know was there commedable effort? and did they get the song across?
Are they sincere? Are they wasting my time? Few things are ever
perfect in life. take care, kelli

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Thanks so much for your comments. I really appreciate your time and opinions.

Stacey

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There is an undercurrent of hope, it is so much easier to be pessimistic
in music, I love when hope is conveyed... I'd love to look under the
hood and glimpse the philosophy that drives this song, which I have to
say is masterfully written, the line "and I never even want to trade my
sorrows" is heart felt for me, that has been a great school in my life...
your voice is convincing, your not just singing the notes but the
words... very good


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There is an undercurrent of hope, it is so much easier to be pessimistic
in music, I love when hope is conveyed... I'd love to look under the
hood and glimpse the philosophy that drives this song, which I have to
say is masterfully written, the line "and I never even want to trade my
sorrows" is heart felt for me, that has been a great school in my life...
your voice is convincing, your not just singing the notes but the
words... very good


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Thank you so much. Those comments mean a LOT coming from you. Glad you
liked it!

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song. Great writing, performance and production. You rock, Stacey!

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It took me a while to place it, but your voice reminds me of the San
Francisco singer, Connie Champagne; sort of showtune or cabaret-like.
Very nicely put together with excellent feel to the drums. Good job!

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Thanks Jim. I am especially proud of the drums! I'm am in no way a
percussionist, so when I can come up with something good on my keyboard that
sounds "real" and not too electric, I kinda puff up like a peacock. Thanks for
taking notice! I appreciate your comments!

Stacey

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I wish there were more songs like this on this site. All the technicalities
are A-ok here (good voice, both lead and harmonies, instruments well
recorded), so I can listen to the song without being bothered by some
technical annoyances. And the song is pretty cool too. Good work.

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Thanks for all your comments! I'm so happy!

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Sounds great. Reminds me a bit, a little of Neko Case vocals.

Good job!

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The thing that leaps out at me in any of your songs is your amazing
voice; it sounds fully professional, radio-ready, etc. Beyond that, I am
impressed that you played everything yourself, and the arrangement
and production is good.

Here are my quibbles (and that's all they are! Overall it is a wonderful
song):

1. Your instruments are noticeably out of sync at times, beginning
with bar 2 where the piano and guitar aren't quite together on beat 1.
Not a big deal, but everything else is so professionally done that, for
me at least, this stood out a bit.

2. Kelli said that the lyrics in your bridge are an "itty-tad awkward..."
For me, they're not particularly awkward, but they seem a bit
incongruous. Your main image is a "grand parade," which I associate
with celebration, fun, etc., but holding onto a tiger's tale conjures up
images of life being wild and out of control! Both are effective similes,
but for me they don't seem particularly related.

3. I listened to this a few times, and after a while I began to wish that
at least some of the verses would be longer, and that the chorus not be
repeated as often (because the chorus is relatively long compared to
the verses).

And, speaking of the chorus (and this is completely subjective on my
part!), the line "every moment one that I have made" had a edge of
boastfulness (or something) to it... The 'moments' of our lives are, in
my view anyway, the result of many things, only some of which are of
our own engineering.

Overall, though, this is a tremendous accomplishment, and I look
forward to hearing more from you.

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Well, thank you very much for all of your thoughtful remarks. I appreciate the
time you took to really listen and give me your honest critique. Thanks again!

Stacey

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I really like the vocal sound. It is nicely clear. The music does get out of
sync, at least it sounds this way at certain times, but other than that it is
very good. I enjoyed it.

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Actually reminds me of some of the Dreamboat Annie era Heart material, I
think you have a voice that could handle that kind of material too. Really
nice song.

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I didn't know what genre listed would work for this song. I thought Indie meant
Independent?

Anyway, thanks so much for all the great comments!

Stacey

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From one whos cup is always half empty thanks for this song. I really like it. well arranged with great vocal,also very well played. thanks for sharing. Cheery

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...your very natural pitch and phrasing... You deliver your songs with a
natural, almost conversational cadence that still has plenty of music to
it...

You also have great skills as a lyricist, and a nice touch on the guitar.

You got a nice tone from the guitar on this, too. A little chorusy
without overdoing it. Nice.

There was a spot where I thought the backing beat wasn't matching up,
but that was one spot.

Ed

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Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!

Stacey

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You have very clean vocal chords.. the words and notes come out as crisp
and clearly as can be, without a quiver of uncertainty even with the high
notes. Very confident singing and great insturmental accompaniment.

Great message of hope and optimism. Well constructed lyrics and a
brilliant melody to go with it. That melodious message never fails to
uplift my spirit.

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Thanks so much. That was very kind praise and I don't take it lightly. I'm so glad
you enjoyed my song!

Stacey

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I loved the vocals.
If you ever some bass parts for any of your songs just let me know:)
I'd be very glad to do it.

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Thanks Hector. I appreciate the offer and I'll probably take you up on it!

Stacey

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hope theres no rule for multiple comments in a short period of time,
yet as i cruz your posts I realize what a giant you are in the vocal and
lyric department. As well, your production and playing skills are on a
similar level. Did I mention your voice? Its great. This song sounds to
me that theres an underlying current ready to arc out at any second.
Very unique and enjoyable sound.

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Thanks so very very much! I really appreciate your comment!

Stacey

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