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I’ve heard several versions of this recently... it got me to wondering how I would approach the song so I would sit and play it when I could... I've been struggeling with a hand problem... anyway, after about a month I had the arrangment minus the vocals... I stayed home from work yesterday because i could only open one eye... poison ivy.... so the one eyed man went into the studio and layed down the trax... and arranged vocals into the night.. I’m kind of fried, and I’m not sure if I should post this until I hear it with fresh ears
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I AM A POOR WAYFARING STRANGER TRAVELLING THROUGH THIS WORLD OF WOE
THERE'S NO SICKNESS, NO TOIL NOR DANGER IN THAT BRIGHT LAND TO WHICH I GO

I'M GOING HOME TO MEET MY MOTHER I'M GOING THERE NO MORE TO ROAM
I'M JUST GOING OVER THE RIVER JORDAN I'M GOING OVER NOW TO MY HOME

I KNOW DARK CLOUDS WILL GATHER ROUND ME I KNOW MY WAY IS ROUGH AND STEEP
BUT FIELDS OF GOLD LIE OUT BEFORE ME WHERE ALL THE SAINTS THEIR VIGILS KEEP

I'M GOING HOME TO MEET MY FATHER I'M GOING HOME NO MORE TO ROAM
I'M JUST GOING OVER THE RIVER JORDAN I'M GOING HOME

I'LL SOON BE FREE FROM EARTHLY TRIALS
THIS BODY RESTING COLD IN THE ORCHARD YARD
I'LL DROP THIS CROSS OF SELF-DENIAL AND GO SINGING HOME TO MY GOD

I'M GOING HOME TO MEET MY MOTHER I'M GOING THERE NO MORE TO ROAM
I'M GOING HOME TO MEET MY FATHER I'M GOING HOME NO MORE TO ROAM
I'M GOING HOME TO MEET MY SAVIOR I'M GOING HOME NO MORE TO ROAM
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Hits: 4090
Comments: 110
Fans: 44
Plays: 718
Downloads: 154
Votes: 39
Uploaded: Nov 18, 2006 - 10:38:48 PM
Last Updated: Nov 18, 2006 - 10:38:48 PM Last Played: Oct 12, 2009 - 04:36:31 AM
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announcer said 1099 days ago (November 18th, 2006)
don't change a thing
You might "improve" things and take a way the magic!!!!

There may be technical things "wrong" here if you listened to individual parts but it works as an organic whole and that is the point.
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Scott Carmichael said 1099 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
I am interested in the
details... or "tech problems" because I do think I will have to remix this... I didn't carve out the back vocals and I think they are taking up too much space... I'm glad you got magic from this... it 's been posted serveal times now... and I was afraid people would turn it off before it got interesting

thanx
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announcer said 1099 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
quick story
I mixed a piece for a woman years ago. A 25 minute "relaxation" tape. Music in the BG was recorded in a single take by a keyboard player and then the nest day the woman came to record the visualization story. I think it was called " a walk in the woods". She wanted the listener to "walk in the woods" as she described what you would see and how you would feel. In the 1st take she made several "mistakes" in her "script", but I, and the keyboard player, were hypnotized and even though I was paying attention to levels etc, the read worked. The music etc. worked as a whole. She listened to it that night and insisted that she come back in the next day to redo it. She tried 5 different "reads" which were technically much better. She decided to market the original however because it was the only one with the magic. Wisely I kept the first version.
If I sat and analyzed this song I might come up with some suggestions of changes you could make in the production, but the truth is that the magic is there. I was captivated by the song and spotted no "fatal flaws".
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Ed Hannifin said 1099 days ago (November 18th, 2006)
Scott, this is jaw-dropping....
Did this in a day, didja?

I'm just sitting here sucker-punched, really knocked out...

Read the absence of further commentary here as indicating that I can't find my way to even speak....

Good Lord, man...

Ed
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Scott Carmichael said 1099 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
thanx Ed
You'll enjoy this... I was very influenced by Phyllis's "singers pray" in this post... I really payed attention to the vocal movement inside the chords... I thought she did such a beautiful job... so I kept that in the back of my head... I really started recording yesterday...but the real work was done hanging out on the guitar and finding my changes... that took awhile

humble thanx
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said 1099 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
My goodness....
...you have nailed it Scott. This is the best version posted to date! I doff my weather-beaten hat to you bro! I love your laid back "front porch at days end" approach. Somewhere between Phil Keaggy and Paul Simon. Your guitar playing is wonderful as per usual. But the most fantastic aspect of this is the beautiful vocal harmonies. Ha ha...I can't wait to read Curry's reaction...Thanks so much for the heads up.

Be blessed!
Scott Carmichael said 1099 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
Hey Mike
thanx man... you were the one that got me thinking about this song... and it's shown up a few more times since then... Dadia(Jack) and hluper(Harold)... not to mention those who posted before... it's a long list... anyway, as I worked it kind of took on a life of it's own.. sometimes I feel like I'm just along for the ride... and thanx for the Paul Simon comparison... He seems so relaxed in his music... nothing feels forced
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said 1099 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
PS---
After the month I've had this piece is a real spiritual lift. Thanks again!
Scott Carmichael said 1098 days ago (November 20th, 2006)
Better days
Ahead... Michael... betters days ahead... we're just going over
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said 1099 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
=)
Just completely love this song.....

=)

-Maryann-
Scott Carmichael said 1099 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
thanx Maryann
That's what I was hoping for... After I record something, I have to get it out of my head before I can really coma back and hear what I've done... so it's great to get feedback
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kristyjo said 1099 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
Fantastic vocals
And the lyrics are a bit different than those I know, and also beautiful. I love the bends you add to the melody line, and then when you bring in your vocal harmonies - wow! The melody line is at a really nice, reflective tempo, but the depth of the harmonies keep it from getting bogged down and repetitive. Faved and downloaded.
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Scott Carmichael said 1099 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
Hi Kristy
I kind of made it my own... there where things about the lyrcal meter that I wasn't comfortable with... and at such a slow tempo (I really take my time with this, as you pointed out) that meter problem was magnified... so I just sang it how I would of if I wrote it... I also wanted to emphasize "going Home"... that seems to me to be the heart of the song

thanx
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Feter said 1099 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
very genuine
and creative ...perfect singin
and the guitar tone realy works it
so well . good job and thank you
for sharing it !!
Feter said 1099 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
and !!
a real CSN&Y kinda harmonies ...
so good ...and true !!
Scott Carmichael said 1099 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
CSN&Y
I almost put CSN&Y in the "sounds like" section... but I knew it would come up... this is remenicent of Guinnevere in my ears

thank you
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Roxylee said 1099 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
like CSNY, only better
Scott, I really like your version of this. It's unique and the harmonies are awesome. Your playing is excellent, in spite of your hand problem (I pray the Lord totally heals that) and the poison ivy was good to get you out of work and into the studio, so we could all hear this. Truly a beautiful rendition.
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Scott Carmichael said 1098 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
Thanx Rox
I appreciate that very much... The playing on this isn't really hampered by my hand... I can't play as often or as long... I can plan when to play by taking anti-inflamitories... whatever it is, by now seems chronic...but it comes and goes... on good days it hardly bothers me...but I don't play for fear of irritating it... that's really the hard part ... I used to play all the time
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thoddi said 1099 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
you can rest assure...
that you've mixed, produced and performed a totally perfect song. I just want you to know I love what you've done, and that I have to pick my jaws up from the floor after writing this.

The harmonies you do is so sweet and that guitar is brilliant. What a great sound you get! And I wonder what it would sound like if your hand was OK... Together with your lead vocal this makes a total package that is pure magic to listen to.

Thanks... I'm off for my Sunday walk, but will put this one on my iPod to go:)
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Scott Carmichael said 1098 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
thank you Thor
humble thanx to you.. I'm happy to have taken the walk with you... my hand didn't bother me at all this day... so it wouldn't have been any better...
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slide said 1099 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
very....
..emotional and beautiful! Really enjoyed this.

Cheers a lot for recording this.
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Scott Carmichael said 1098 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
the emotion
is what drew me to the song... and was a compass for the direction that I took ... thanx much Slide
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RickW said 1099 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
What a blessing!
Scott, thank you so much for this wonderful blessing. Your guitar work and vocals were the Holy Spirit speaking to my heart. Hebrews 11:13-16


The Lord bless you and keep you brother,

Rick

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Scott Carmichael said 1098 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
Rick you are very welcome
For me, there is no higher calling than to participate in Spirit breathed music... and if it really did this for you, then I'm thrilled...
humble thanx friend
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said 1099 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
So Glad!!!
You laid this down; Scott, this is beautifully rendered - can't say that I would expect any less from you. When you talked about this before I tried to imagine how the "Carmichaelized" version would be, but I grant you that you superseded my expectations.

Beautiful harmonies and guitar, but most striking to me is the wonderful rearrangement you made in the delivery of this message.

Thanks so much for following through with this and sharing it with us.

. - Harold
Scott Carmichael said 1098 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
Hi Harold
thanx friend... Hey I love my mushrooms "carmelized"... It's funny, I recorded this because I was real happy with the guitar arrangment... inspiration came during the recording process that took me directions I hadn't planned... so the final product was really kind of new to me
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Mcboy said 1099 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
cyrstal
bell like tones on that taylor are such a treat to listen to.........your voice and guitar are one.....that is such are beautiful thing.....!
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Scott Carmichael said 1098 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
Hey thanx McBoy
you have always been a real encouragement, and I appreciate it...
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said 1099 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
The wonder and beauty...
of it all. Each person made unique... no repetitions by the Creator.

Can one tire of such an amazing song? Not when the unique talents, heart, and inspiration that are yours come to bear on this hymn. Truly, this is a delight. What a gift of song and humble praise you have offered up here. Yours are so beyond my musical abilities that all I can do, as I listen to this, is smile and slowly nod my head in absolute appreciation.

Scott... I am glad you are a part of MacJams.
Scott Carmichael said 1098 days ago (November 20th, 2006)
Hello Jack
What a great comment... I have fav's and this is one of them... I'm glad to be hear too Jack... MJ has been a spark for me.. It has got me in create mode, when I really gave it up some years back... I would never guess (9 months ago) that my music would get 1000's of listens, and wasn't looking for it... I found MJ quite by accident

thanx friend
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Scott Carmichael said 1099 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
Hi Kristy
I kind of made it my own... there where things about the lyrcal meter that I wasn't comfortable with... and at such a slow tempo (I really take my time with this, as you pointed out) that meter problem was magnified... so I just sang it how I would of if I wrote it... I also wanted to emphasize "going Home"... that seems to me to be the heart of the song

thanx
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ktb said 1099 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
lush
wonderfully rendered. you have such a powerful voice, truly on the warm side. the backing vocals were exceptional. brilliant
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Scott Carmichael said 1098 days ago (November 20th, 2006)
Hey John
I always enjoy a visit from you... your comments are thoughtful, and it always seems like you take the time, and don't just shoot from the hip... and your work shows that you have good ears
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FEEL said 1099 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
Scott!
This is outstanding! What a nice choice of chords and execution on the guitar. The Bells add a nice touch and as usually your vocals are spot on.
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Scott Carmichael said 1098 days ago (November 20th, 2006)
Thanx John
the chords were the reason that I decided to record this... I was real happy with the rendering... I would just sit and sing it as I played and find the changes that I would have used had I wrote it... and i was so happy with the result that I couldn't wait to record it... but once in the studio, it kind of took on a life of it's own...

as always... high reguards here
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phyllomania said 1098 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
Wowowowo!
I am in LOVE with this arangement! Thank you so much for getting all sleepless and obsessed and don't if I may be so bold TOUCH this recording!!!

p.s. I really love this.

Your new fan,
Phyllis
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Scott Carmichael said 1098 days ago (November 20th, 2006)
Hi Phyllis
I'm thinking I won't touch it although I'm hearing some things I would want to fix... I'm glad you came by because you had a hand in this... read my response to Ed... Singer Prayer was kind of a road map for me...

thanx
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ziti said 1098 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
ouch
this songs means so much...it is so deep...you are a monsterous talent...this is a truly great piece of work......


i dont know if you ever heard this
http://www.macjams.com/song/12517

brothers from a different mother. cept i cant sing for crap


deepest bows

z
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Scott Carmichael said 1098 days ago (November 20th, 2006)
Humle thanx Fran
I feel the same way about you... there are a few people I really want to collab with... and you are one... I've just had so little time lately.. If I didn't get such a bad case of poison ivy, this would not have been done
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bug67 said 1098 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
Beautiful!
Simply stunning. Everything fits so perfectly together. LOVE the bells. LOVE the vocal harmonies. Love the understated but present bass. LOVE everything about this! Added to my favorites. :)
Scott Carmichael said 1098 days ago (November 20th, 2006)
Thank you Dave
My work has gotten noticably better since arriving here at MJ... the comments and forums really fine tune the studio time... Having your listeners ears in mind when working acts kind of like a compass that guides through the studio time and keeps a focus through the process... MJ has been kind of like school...
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Jim Bouchard said 1098 days ago (November 19th, 2006)
Super duper!
Reminds me a lot of Harry Manx. If there was something it needed, I think the guitars should be backed off a little under the singing. The guitars are gorgeous, of course, but I think the vocal performance is what is really compelling in this arrangement. There are some sort of quavering qualities to the voices, but that makes them all the more human. Very powerful, and whatever little nits I have aren't going to keep me from downloading this one.
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Scott Carmichael said 1098 days ago (November 20th, 2006)
Thank you Jim
The last thing I would expect at MJ is to be known as a singer... I learned to arrange vocals mostly to hide my vocal flaws, and also because I love vocal arrangments... When I go back to Indiana for high school reunions, everyone there still thinks I'm a drummer... they can't believe that I play guitar... the last thing that the musicians I came up with would ever guess is that I try to sing... they would have never let me near a mike... but when you write, it sometimes come down to you to get the song across... Much of this stuff I'm learning later iin life..

thanx again Jim
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Cori Ander said 1098 days ago (November 20th, 2006)
Just getting better and better
Starting out like a little hesitating it is just getting better and better as the song goes on. Towards the end I am completely catched in this heavenly environment and want to stay in the song forever.

I guess some musicians have the calling to bring some of heaven to earth. Also guess that is a very important task. So Scott: Keep on, your work is seen, your work is heard, your work is loved and your work works.
Scott Carmichael said 1098 days ago (November 20th, 2006)
Hey Curry
I told myself that I will respond to the comments in order... but you are a good friend, and i must break my rule here... I have your ears in mind when I'm in my studio... so I always welcome comments from you... I also relate to you on several levels.. and I love the way you handle the wood and steel...

thanx friend... your fan scott
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Youra said 1098 days ago (November 20th, 2006)
No wonder...
... you're one of the major MJ's artist in this genre. Nothing to add to what has been and so well told, except, as a kind of newbee here, I would like to know a bit more about this "wayfarer craze". Who wrote it ? How can I easily find all the version of it ? I love listening to the different covers of a great song.
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Scott Carmichael said 1098 days ago (November 20th, 2006)
thank you Youra
I'm not sure of his name... but I heard it was written by a freed slave, who went on to become a pastor... I don't know his name, but the song & lyrics touch a nerve of longing that I think everyone can relate to... that's why it's has such wide appeal... and it gets deliverd through someone who lived it, so there is an authenticity about it... (Slavery is sad sad footnote in American history) it was an affront to God, we paid a heavy price for it, and rightfully so...

thanx again Youra
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Macaudion said 1097 days ago (November 20th, 2006)
Hey mister. can do know musical wrong...
So here's your set of fresh ears... - Now THAT! was deeply soulful, sir -

Insanly sweet, my friend. You seem to go about this the way I do - If folks knew how long I can sit in one spot putting together a piece of music, they'd sign me in...

Scott, this peice will never stop harmonizing w/ sweet spirits... I get so mezmorised when I listen to your works, and boy this one really put me in a trance-like state -- Man...

And now you should know that I'm really 'chumpn' at the bits' to get my hands on a little some'em some'em... I almost wanna tell ya to stay away from those silly ol drums...

I don't know how to listen if I should be hearing something that's not right about this... And, I don't wanna learn how to...

Strikingly beautiful - Just amazing - Thanks for sharing this - D
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Scott Carmichael said 1097 days ago (November 20th, 2006)
wow Dion
thanx man... that feels great... I remember when I was young how music moved me... transported me... and I thought "I wnat to be able to do that" so this kind of feedback means sooo much to me... I wasn't planning a studio day, but I'm glad I got it even though I could only see half the room... we will get some trax in your hands soon

thanx; Friend
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jonx said 1097 days ago (November 20th, 2006)
nice one scott...

i'm sittin' here listening to this and at first , i was going to say who it sounded like, but after a while i realized it doesn't sound like anyone but you! you're a great, original voice on this site and in the lives of many listeners-keep on givin' what you're giving and my sympathies about the poison ivy-ouch! rawk on!!
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Scott Carmichael said 1097 days ago (November 20th, 2006)
thanx J
I remember when I first arrived at MJ... I was so blown away by your thoughtful music and lyrics that I barged right in and said...."if there is ever anything that I can do for/with you, I'd be thrilled"... fools rush in... but still, if you ever need anything... or I should say want because you wouldn't need me... I'd make time...

the poison ivy is clearing up... My Kids were laughing at me so I chased them around the house and tried to hug them... I looked hidious
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jiguma said 1097 days ago (November 20th, 2006)
Not bad for a guy with a deficit in the vision department :)
Lush guitars in the intro - beautifully recorded and played. Strong and rich vocal, thoughtful interpretation of a beautiful song. You didn't make a mistake in posting this version, that's for sure. Love the rich and very CSNY harmonies on this, and the emotive, tasteful guitar licks. Only (very minor) nit is some clipping (mainly vocal) here and there, but this only serves to show that this is not some professionally tweaked piece - I am in awe of your amazing voice/s and beautiful guitar work.
Thanks for posting,
Neil
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Scott Carmichael said 1097 days ago (November 20th, 2006)
Hey Neil good ears
I hope it wasn't a mistake.. i was fatiqued when I closed shop... and I was kicking myself when I heard the clipping the day after, I was sooo disappointed, and considered pulling it to fix the mix... but it was getting such a good response.... I was pretty sure I wasn''t going to get it past Tobin... but I didn't even get that far... you've always had good ears

thanx so much again ... I appreciate the guitar and voice comments
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MissChaos said 1097 days ago (November 21st, 2006)
Simply devine
and inspiring. I'm so out of my league when I try to talk about techincal stuff so I'll just tell you that this felt like a warm hug. Thank you for sharing your amazing work, Scott.
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Scott Carmichael said 1096 days ago (November 22nd, 2006)
Out of your league??
I really don't think so...you have an intuitive sence about the stuff that we are all doing here... I'm not a looper, but I'm learning from the looper crowd here... your mixes are much clearer than mine, and I sit and try to analize why... I'm having Dion mix a song for me...

how'd did you get a different picture in your reply's than you have in your profile

I love that picture...you look happy... blessings to you
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said 1096 days ago (November 21st, 2006)
Another Version
Odd that I just came off of Amagi's version of this song and here is a newer version, great Job! Im getting the doobie bros type of vibe in this, very professional.
Scott Carmichael said 1096 days ago (November 22nd, 2006)
Doobie's ehh?
thanx very much... that's interesting... hadn't considered the Doobie Bros... I hear CSN alot... I'm currious, which song does it remind you of?
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said 1095 days ago (November 22nd, 2006)
Hmmmm....
I wouldn't say it reminds me of any song in particular, perhaps its the style and tone of the singing which might remind me of Michael Macdonald, who happens to be one of Rock's best singers IMHO.
said 1095 days ago (November 22nd, 2006)
One more Thing
Had to say I too hear the CSN chorus, you have a beautiful voice
JRD said 1095 days ago (November 22nd, 2006)
Soothe my soul
When I'm not rockin' out, this is the kind of guitar I love. Scott, I really enjoy the CSN-like interweaving of vocals starting in the middle section. But the guitar knocks me out. Where are the fumbling fingers, the mistakes? I didn't hear a one.
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Scott Carmichael said 1094 days ago (November 24th, 2006)
Hi JR
As I got older I started exploring acoustic more... I have 2 taylor acoustics and they are so fun to play that my electrics sit and wait for me... it's the adult version of "toy story'... thanx, and i really appreciate that

welcome to Mj
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bud said 1095 days ago (November 22nd, 2006)
It's Thanksgiving Eve
And I'm listening to this while the pies are in the oven - getting ready for tomorrow's feast. Thanks for treating me to such a beautiful and emotional number - helping me realize the comforts of home and the joys of family. What a great job all around - the lead and backup vocals are stunning (echoes of CSNY) and your playing and production just perfect to my ears.
For those on the road this weekend - God speed.
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Scott Carmichael said 1094 days ago (November 24th, 2006)
across the river?
Hi Bud... I hope your Holiday over there in the Bronx was wonderful, and Amen "Gods speed" Every so often I find myself working in your neck of the woods... thank you much

reguards Scott
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said 1095 days ago (November 23rd, 2006)
Ahhh...
#1 on the fan Picks list...precisely where this belongs! Happy Thanksgiving bro!

Be well!
Scott Carmichael said 1094 days ago (November 24th, 2006)
Hey Mike
I always say "Thankgiving is my favorite Christian holiday, and Christmas is my favorite pagan holiday".. Hi Ho here we go... blessings your way friend... and thanx again for getting me thinking about this song... I really connected with it in the proccess
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said 1094 days ago (November 24th, 2006)
Ha ha ha...
...we're pretty close on the holiday thing...very interesting!
composerclark said 1095 days ago (November 23rd, 2006)
Magical, beautiful, moving
"Magic" was mentioned in the very first comment, and that's the word I'd use too; definitely something magical here. Oh, how I wish I could express myself by singing! You do it so expressively and beautifully. And your guitar playing is always amazing.
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Scott Carmichael said 1094 days ago (November 24th, 2006)
thank you Clark
I kind of hit a wall in my life (work)... and until the last week, I haven't been around much... I'm betting that when the school year starts, you have to get serious too... I noticed you're here less frequent... anyway, I would gladly trade you my voice for your composition skill... you don't see how many takes I have to do? seriously.. I'm glad there was magic in there.. the language of the heart
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Tiny_Man_Inside said 1094 days ago (November 24th, 2006)
you are making me jealous
I think I want a Drawmer. Great presence on the guitars and vocals. Nice work.

Like the subtle pseudo-solo guitar lines that you throw in. Especially like when the backing vocals come in.

Mason
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Scott Carmichael said 1093 days ago (November 24th, 2006)
no doubt
the drawmer has been a work horse for me.. you won't hear a vocal or acoustic guitar from me without it... and I'm learning all the time... when ever people ask me how to get started...it's always the same answer... good mikes... great preamps

thanx much Mason
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bug67 said 1093 days ago (November 24th, 2006)
Thank you
The first time I heard this, I was blown away by the musicianship and production values. Having listened again (and again) I heard the message. Thank you so much for putting me back in touch with a power greater than myself.
Scott Carmichael said 1093 days ago (November 24th, 2006)
Peace Dave
and a humble "your welcome"... God doesn't get good press in these times... I'm afraid He is not always represented well by those who claim to speak for him... I have always felt that if people knew Him, they would not be able to resist Him, or want to... I will not take one step forward without Him... my life without Him was no life at all... and Life with Him has been an exrtaordinary journey... truely

again and again you say? thanx
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Scorpjammer said 1093 days ago (November 24th, 2006)
Wow!
What a terrific peice work here, Scott.

Great arrangement, mix and performance on the voxes and guitars.

Your chord progression is more complex than a CSNY arrangement, I think.

Has an I.G.M. (Macjammer) feel to it.

Bravo!

Top marks, keeper and faved!
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Scott Carmichael said 1093 days ago (November 25th, 2006)
thank you Erwin
IGM is on my Fav list... and he has some wonderful music..."a lot to beleive" one of my fav's... I get compared to CSN&Y alot, I don't mind, but I never try to sound like them, it just ends up that way... So, it's kind of cool to be compared to a MJer...

thank you for the listen & comment
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eanbardsley said 1092 days ago (November 25th, 2006)
excellent
Such a nice arrangement of this great song. Very pretty guitar work.
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Scott Carmichael said 1092 days ago (November 25th, 2006)
thanx Ian
I will be over to visit soon... I appreciate the comments

thanx Scott
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ValleyPastor said 1092 days ago (November 25th, 2006)
After the other four arrangements . . .
. . . I was gonna try it too. But now I don't think I will! This is wonderful, full, satisfying. Don't change it.
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said 1092 days ago (November 25th, 2006)
If I might interject here...
Hey Thomas, why not try a more KEYBOARD based version?
Scott Carmichael said 1092 days ago (November 25th, 2006)
Hey Thomas
I thank you sir... I was telling Texfeel (john) that any new MJer's are going to think that this song is mandatory... Mike thinks we can pull together an album of just versions of this song... even so I had to post it, after finding my voice in there somewhere...

thanx again... I'm coming to listen
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said 1092 days ago (November 25th, 2006)
On reflection
I was deeply moved, and this song put a lot "in perspective" for me after a long stay in the hospital. Thanks, Scott.
Scott Carmichael said 1092 days ago (November 25th, 2006)
a heartfelt your welcome
God's speed in your recovery... is everything OK??? getting knocked on my but has been one of the best things for my vision...


be well and thank you
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paul f. page said 1092 days ago (November 25th, 2006)
another...
Scott,
this is the first of your numbers that I've listened to. I am really impressed especially with your lazy guitar pickin' and the easy bass you've laid down. The piece really gets strong about 1/2 way in. You seem to "find your chops" by then and it never lets up from there on out. Love the harmonies in the background....This is such a cool piece, Scott. I guess there are some little technical things here and there recording-wise, but as far as I'm concerned, you've nailed this number.
Paul
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Scott Carmichael said 1087 days ago (December 1st, 2006)
thanx Paul
I have a few nits with this one too... if ever I put this on a CD I would have to fix a couple things... although, I did want this to start out faultering... I did several takes of the early exposed vocal, taking 1/2 breaths so that it wouldn't be strong... it's much easier to sing when you are pushing a bit harder... it felt like a continual compromise... I was afraid people would turn it off before it got interesting... thanx for the listen
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eleveneyes said 1087 days ago (November 30th, 2006)
Love it!
fantastic! absolutely fantastic! great arrangement with the guitars and vox. I'm especially taken with the guitar sound and performance. great sense of pacing and control throughout. you should get poison ivy more often!
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Scott Carmichael said 1087 days ago (December 1st, 2006)
thanks Ray
I'm a big fan... always appreciate a visit from you
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Dennis James said 1084 days ago (December 4th, 2006)
So....
SO &$#@ing REAL. Why aren't YOU on the radio?????
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TobinMueller said 1083 days ago (December 5th, 2006)
Warmth of Crosby's best
A very cool David Crosby feel (may favorite of the CSNY crew). Excellent harmonies. Crystalline lead guitar and warm bass note ladened chords. The main critique is that your multi-layered inhales are a bit too loud in my ears, they rasp across the lushness and I worry for your health as I listen. But maybe that is becuz I just got back from visited my Dad in the hospital and emphysema is on my mind. Wonderful arrangement. The respect you bring to your craft, to your music, to your life, is inspiring.
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Scott Carmichael said 1082 days ago (December 6th, 2006)
Hey thanx Tobin
I'm completely unaware of the rasping until you point it out... funny, the things we don't hear,,, I still haven't learned to hear objectively... will keep "Tobins Father" in prayer... my father has been battleing a strange infection and has lost weight... this is the first holiday that they're not coming out east to visit... ouch... Lastly I would only hope to inspire someone such as yourself, but never presume to

humble thanx
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I. Spike said 1070 days ago (December 18th, 2006)
Ear candy!
Love the guitar voicings!
Another really tasty piece.
Great stuff!
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Scott Carmichael said 1068 days ago (December 19th, 2006)
the only
thing missing is a voice like yours
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said 1053 days ago (January 3rd, 2007)
Wicked discipline
on the BG vox. They are really tight and "true". While there might be- MIGHT be- some carving out to do, I agree with the "announcer": there is magic in this version. Beautiful.
Scott Carmichael said 1052 days ago (January 5th, 2007)
thanx SJ
If I was putting this on a CD I would still be compelled to tweek a bit after sitting with this for awhile ... I hear a little clipping (VOX)... carving a space out would prol fix that... I'll be by to take a listen as soon as things settle down

"magic" thanx again
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I. Spike said 1037 days ago (January 20th, 2007)
The one eyed man is king.
You have such a way with yearning, melancholy, and hope...
You forget you're listening to music and just feel.
Really fantastic singing and playing here.
You should use one eye more often...
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Scott Carmichael said 1036 days ago (January 21st, 2007)
Thanx much Spike
I'm always happy to have a visit from you... I'm muddling my way through with 2 eyes again... but hey Stevie Wonder did it with none...

thanx again... that's a great compliment to think that this hits at an emotional level.

your fan; Scott
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MattGranz said 1037 days ago (January 20th, 2007)
simply...
...beautiful.
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Scott Carmichael said 1036 days ago (January 21st, 2007)
hey Mat
Thanx tons
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thegreateugene said 1024 days ago (February 1st, 2007)
warm!
i really like the tone in this one- sounds great!
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RickB1 said 1008 days ago (February 18th, 2007)
Looking Ahead...
I hope one day after we've crossed the river that I can just sit down and strum some guitar with you. It will take me an eternity to demonstrate a quarter of your talent, but I couldn't think of a better endeavor as we lift our praises to our God.
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Scott Carmichael said 1006 days ago (February 20th, 2007)
thanx Rick
very much.... and, I'll be looking forward to it...
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Joe Brady said 1003 days ago (February 22nd, 2007)
Intoxicating
I hadn't read your description at first; just listening to your pickin' and thinking, " I wish I could get a sound like that". No idea you had a hand problem. Really beautiful guitar sound, the vocals spot-on; a pleasure to listen to audio-wise and a positive emotional response from somewhere deep inside. The harmony vocals come in at just the right time; a nice surprise that's done well.
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Scott Carmichael said 1003 days ago (February 23rd, 2007)
thank you Joe
My hand problem is starting to get somewhat better... less chronic... the sound really comes from the preamp/mikes... It's the one place where you can't skimp.... I went into the studio with the guitar changes that I was exited about... the whole vocal thing took shape as I went along... it was an unexpected suprise

thanx again
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jamorama said 959 days ago (April 8th, 2007)
Wonderful
Saying more would just detract. So I voted.

As for your hand, the best sax solo I ever recorded was a night when I felt like absolute crap -- I think it slowed me down some, and certainly got my head in a different place.

I'd love to collab.
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Scott Carmichael said 958 days ago (April 9th, 2007)
thanx Stephen
Of all things why the left hand.. but it is getting better, although it's taken awhile... I never got it checked... dumb... I really appreciate the kind comments
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Dragonas said 894 days ago (June 11th, 2007)
Thank you for this song
Hey Scott,
Thank you for posting this song.
It really moved me, man.
I have been listening to some George Harrison (post-Beatles) solo stuff lately and this song reminded me of that.
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Scott Carmichael said 887 days ago (June 19th, 2007)
hey Dragonas
welcome to MJ... sorry I didn't get back to you... I was away for 2 weeks... I'm glad you enjoyed

thanx; Scott
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davisamerica said 682 days ago (January 10th, 2008)
so scott
how come u are not commercial yet....u have got it man...so nice
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Scott Carmichael said 681 days ago (January 11th, 2008)
thanx for t hat Jack
I'm pretty sure this is about all I'm good for... that's OK with me... I would never go back on the road again... and I'm pretty sure if someone offered me a record deal.. I'd say no... but I would sell songs if there was an artist interested... My price is 100,000,000.00 dollars...then I only have to sell one
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davisamerica said 679 days ago (January 13th, 2008)
wow scott
wow
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stacey said 624 days ago (March 8th, 2008)
I am just a poor wayfaring stranger too
Nice guitar and vocals! As always, I am in love with your voice!

Stacey
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Char said 425 days ago (September 22nd, 2008)
Absolutely
a wonderful piece. Thank you.
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