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Ledebutant (45), Mystified (142), Denny Boresboom (1), Macaudion (7)
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This is a tune that was originally written and performed by, The Orbiting, Matt Smith and Lisa Purdy. If you listen to it now, you might not like this version - I say, wait a couple of days before listening to it, if you haven't heard it, you should... - It's a beautiful thing.
First I'd like to say, you guys can't know how much I enjoyed working on this. - And I have two pretty complete, other versions to prove it. (I'll spare you) One for each of the three different seasons, and apparently different moods that I was in when I worked on them. It may explain why it sounds as if the four of us have been playing for longer than this particular gig. I can't hear each of these artist on this enough.
But mostly, I love this song and everything about it and in all of the many other versions that other folks have put together. None of them are to be topped. They are all very special pieces, in their own way. Lucky for us, we had some gorgeous writing and performing to work with.
All of the artist on this version gave me so much to choose from, that it was working w/ a pretty cool puzzle.
I'd been wanting to do something w/ Cat, for a long, long time. Finally... I love how Cat ended up helping to create an interesting and different angle on here. She gave me LOTS of intriguing pieces to work with. She ended up adding a very warm, and at the same time, a distant, on the edge toward dissonance, trance-like state to this. I LOVE how she ended up sounding!
Denny, overnight, as I recall, he "threw together" (his words) various different elements that opened me up to as many different approaches as I could imagine. They were all of the highest in quality and musicianship. I told him that I think that he'd make a wonderful studio musician, if he chose to. I liked having him in my back pocket. As it turned out, he ended up in the "front pocket" - very right on, stuff.
Lisa (Homey), Thank you! I love hearing you sing! But on here, my favorite part is when the Tennessee in you, slips out when singing, "it's our wedding day"... "doyee"... I love that! Thanks for being so patient with me and being such a great hear to sound off of. You were always right on w/ your feed back. You are truly gifted! Fat hugs!!!
I hope that you guys like it. It really was a labor of love!
Thanks for hanging w/ me. Dion
Vocals: The fabby, Le Debutant (Homey)
Backing Vocals: Another fabby lady, Mizz wonderful herself, Mystified
Guitar(s): Denny Borsboom (That guy... Eh eh eh...)
Words to to come... Lots of em, of course...
Lyrics:
Saturnine
An empty book,
filled with photographs of you,
on the Great Wall of China,
Brooklyn, 1992.
Can't take back now what you've left behind.
We all fall,
(Endings never escape shame.)
We all fall
(Aren't you the one who never had a reason for love?)
We all fall
(and who will bear the blame?)
You're pulling faces now,
every feature in a frown.
It's our wedding day
and you said you didn't like my gown.
Can't give you now what I've left behind.
(and who's to blame?)
We all fall
we all fall
(and I'm not to blame)
Every photo fades,
the ink it drains away,
and in my empty book,
the pages start to fray.
I wonder if you know what you've missed.
We all fall...
Hardware:
G4
Software:
GB
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Saturnine (unplugged) &mdash 08/16/07 - 04:49:19 PM
Authentic folk concert performance. Nifty. You all are really in a groove here. Love those lovely ladies' licks. The bass really provides great support and the shaker is just the right salt spray. Maybe add a touch of reverb to Ledeb's voice? [ Reply to This ]
Folky... &mdash 08/17/07 - 08:28:16 PM
Hi Rich! Thanks for stoping in and sharing your thoughts. I know... me doing folk... Truly, I was just trying accompanying everyone in a way that would be complimentary without needing to express myself in any certain way. I'm glad that you thought that the bass worked, because I did spend a bit of time on it and it's the first time I'd given it so much attention. Much appreciated.
Dion
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Bravo! &mdash 08/16/07 - 05:00:54 PM
Really impressive version. I like the free-form opening, then it settles into a groove. I like it! There's something about Lisa's voice and the guitar at the start that make them sound as though they were recorded in a room, as opposed to, say, a live, open air concert venue, which is what the crowd noises (which work really well, btw) are suggesting.
There's just amazing re-mix mastery happening here, the way you take those vocal tracks and blend and stretch them, all the different touches you've added... I marvel at your skills! Bravo! [ Reply to This ]
Sir! &mdash 08/17/07 - 09:04:20 PM
Hello Ross! Man... Thanks, for such kind, kind words. It really does mean something extra special, coming from you. I think that you give me way more credit than I believe is worthy of my efforts. I had loads of great material to choose and work from. These guys made it too easy. And Homey was always there to let me know when things weren't going quite right. And this did take place over a seven month period... I had plenty of help and time to get things as close to what might be right. Though, I do appreciate that you took the time to listen and comment.
I had been planning to comment on your, "Lamentations" and should tell you, that instead, I downloaded it and I've been, umm... playing around with it, a bit. I always feel like I come up short on what to say about what you do and thought that my efforts might better describe how I feel about it. Can't believe I'm doing this publicly, (rude, I know) but expect to hear more about it, if that's okay. You can tell me to just drop it, publicly, since I started this...lol...
Thanks again, Ross! Dion
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Reply to reply &mdash 08/27/07 - 06:32:13 PM
Can't wait to hear what you do with lamentations! You've definitely piqued my interest now! Cheers. --- ClarkRoss.ca has recordings and scores for almost everything I have written. [ Reply to This ]
Nice &mdash 08/16/07 - 05:02:15 PM
spacy, folky with very interesting sounds and eclectic mix of styles. Love those varying guitar rhythms and the 'lost' sounding vocals, M [ Reply to This ]
Folky me - now that's almost funny... &mdash 08/17/07 - 09:19:45 PM
Thank you, Maurice! I'm really glad that you stopped in, and shared your words about this. It's a double score for me, because I discovered your very, very pleasant tune, "Lovely Summer Days"! I really enjoyed that, and recommend it to anyone who won't mind feeling pleasant, after a listen.
Thank you, Sir! Dion
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Lots of breath holding going on here! &mdash 08/16/07 - 07:32:57 PM
You know, waiting for some of those lines to come to a conclusion. So, you're sneaking into bass now Macca? :) Denny's playing works really well on this (it has verses and choruses and stuff) and the lovely ladies have done a great job with this MJ Classic. More reverb would have given a more "live" feel, but it would be pretty difficult to convince us that the pitch shifting bits were live (although Cher can do it of course).
Tasty percs as expected Mr M.
Like it a lot.
Neil [ Reply to This ]
Hi there, Sir! &mdash 08/17/07 - 09:40:25 PM
Look at me Neil... I'm responding to each and every comment - Which means, I get to go listen to your new tune next - actually, I already have and it's the reason that I'm rushing through this, so I can run over and comment on your latest gem, but in proper order... there's a method to my seeming madness...
I am glad that you liked this. I know that I can end up w/ some pretty strange gathering of noises at times. but it pleases me enormously, to know that you might like a tune that was closer to a genre that you have a major part of the corner on. One day though, I'm gonna beg like the lessor priviledged, in asking you if I could get my busy little hands on one of your tunes to remix - I can't even imagine how lost I would get in the labor of that love... There, another social fopah - making such request while in public's view...
Cheers, my friend!
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Pick a song ... &mdash 08/18/07 - 08:32:20 AM
uh oohhh... &mdash 08/21/07 - 10:40:44 AM
You just made my day, Mister Sir! I'm picking through your stuff to see which one I can do the most damage to and still have folks thinking that it's a cool song... Thank you! I'll get to you on this by email in a day or so.
Cheers!
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really nice. &mdash 08/16/07 - 07:38:02 PM
organic yet spacey. love the effects on the vox, or lack of it(till end)guess I
prefer more grit and less tone. also like the fact that the instruments all sound organic, ( I don't know if they were, Ive been wrong about that too many times) very enjoyable listen. Regards [ Reply to This ]
Organic is a good thing &mdash 08/18/07 - 08:45:08 PM
Thanks, Mathew, for stopping in for a listen, and then, commenting. I didn't understand the "more grit" comment, but I appreciate that you're willing to offer up suggestions.
Yeah, I like the more organic sound, but don't always end up doing something like this. I would like to experiment with music more of this nature.
Again, Thanks! Dion
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Lilt &mdash 08/19/07 - 12:18:39 AM
Perhaps I misspoke, err misstyped. With Miss Lisa , it could be described more of a lilt rather than grit. I simply meant that the charecter of her voice wasn't mixed away. I like this tone for her voice. Sensative job of mixing. Regards [ Reply to This ]
Ohhh... &mdash 08/21/07 - 12:33:33 PM
I didn't really know what I was reading, and because of that, I remained indifferent - All is good! And I still do like suggestions. Anyhow, thanks for taking the time to clarify - Appreciate it! Dion
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It doesn't sound like anything in this world... &mdash 08/16/07 - 09:31:01 PM
...it comes from all sorts of places and ends up music...None of it necessarily 'fits' in the standard sense of fitting into genre, style or acoustic space...
I just don't think it ends up mattering...It's just a really neat rendering of a really neat tune, with lots of 'ear candy' touches...Something always happening or about to happen and none of it what you'd think...or expect...or predict...It's subtle about it, but it's off the many beaten paths it could consider being on...
The sum total is a very gratifying listen... Lots of praise to all involved...
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Well... &mdash 08/18/07 - 08:58:16 PM
If it isn't Mister EJH, himself... You know... if one were to look up the word, "weird", one would find that it almost matches, word for word, your description here.
"Other worldly"...
And here, this was my attempt to make a song that was NOT unlike whatcha might get hoovering somewhere closer to "mainstream". I can't seem to get it, but I'll keep trying.
No, I know that your words are meant to be complimentary, i nature, and I do read them as such. I am honored that this tune brought some gratification to you. That makes me happy, Sir.
Now, on to the next one. Keep an eye on your mailbox. You should know by now, that this is not an idle threat...
Thanks for stopping in! Dion
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Ditto what Ed and others have said &mdash 08/16/07 - 11:58:49 PM
I really like the sense of interpretive improvisational playfulness and the use of space and tension is just wonderful. You really have pulled off something of a magic feat here. Really special. Hats off to all involved. [ Reply to This ]
Hi Bud! &mdash 08/18/07 - 10:00:48 PM
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I too, like the difference in interpretations that each of the artist shared on this too, and eventually, I caught on, and decided that the best thing to do is stay out of the way of each of the offerings here. I did try to compliment each one as best I could, and stringing everyone together in a somewhat of a seamless way was easy, once I figured out that it was the best thing to do - lol - Sometimes, we have other ideas, ya know...
Again, thanks for stopping in and commenting! Dion
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Jigsaw puzzles &mdash 08/17/07 - 03:36:32 AM
I don't remember playing this. I do remember a different song that I played very different parts to. I don't know exactly what you did to the thing - obviously a lot of tearing and ripping apart - but it sure works. You're a jigsaw puzzler, and one of the best at it. I like the way you've managed to keep the song interesting with very limited ingredients. Not sure about the pitch shifting on the vocal, but that is a matter of taste I guess...
Best
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There he is... &mdash 08/18/07 - 10:15:30 PM
The man of the hour...
First of all, Denny - I'd just like to say, FINALLY!!!... We get one out the door. Clearly you know, that I like whacha do! And you do i, so efficiently, and quite effectively, too.
You... throwing me a treasure trove of pieces to this puzzle. Once I pulled my head out, and then, got myself outta the way, I found them... And gladly so!
You have been just "right on" with everything that I've had the pleasure to work on w/ you. Thank you!
I sure hope to do more w/ you. Cheers! Dion
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Certainly &mdash 08/17/07 - 06:15:30 AM
one of my favorite versions. Wonderful work on everyones part. I feel like I am sitting watching live.
Cheers! [ Reply to This ]
Well you have to know &mdash 08/18/07 - 10:17:43 PM
That I am just happy to know that I could do anything that might appeal to you. I love what you do. So thank you, for stopping in and taking the time to comment here. Much appreciated! Dion
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Charming Song ! &mdash 08/17/07 - 06:15:33 AM
Very nice song and heartfelt, the guitar pickin is great and the vocal is charming !!!
Much enjoyed it and loved it from all sides
Thanks fore sharing this gem here
Take Care
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nice &mdash 08/17/07 - 07:40:48 AM
trance like concert......mesmerizing vocals...nice backing......woodstock hippie like...kool..... [ Reply to This ]
You're too young &mdash 08/18/07 - 11:06:05 PM
...to know woodstock - aren't you - even i'm too young, and i'm old - anyhoo, glad you got that vibe - i do like granola, but i like a good martini too! well...and a fattie too! lol...
thanks mcB
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Retro and yet different &mdash 08/17/07 - 08:52:34 AM
Very nice laid back "chilling out on the grass" (no not that sort of grass) vibe, like one of those little impromptu gigs they used to do in parks in the late 60s. There's lots of stuff mixed in there to keep it interesting and surprising too! Great stuff. [ Reply to This ]
Umm... &mdash 08/18/07 - 11:14:03 PM
Hi Lizard W - Glad to know that the chill vibe got hold of you, it was definitly part of the goal. Thanks for stopping in to comment. Much appreciated.
Dion
P.S. What's a Lizard Whistle? I'm really curious..
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Well ... &mdash 08/22/07 - 06:16:58 AM
There are basically three definitions of a Lizard Whistle.
(1) It's what lizards do during boring everyday tasks to while away the time.
(2) Something like a silent dog whistle, but for calling in the reptiles.
(3) It's what they use to referee lizard soccer matches. [ Reply to This ]
Ooooooookay! &mdash 08/22/07 - 02:48:05 PM
Funny funny funny, the soccer referee thingy.
Thanks for responding Lizard Whistle! (I kinda like saying your name)
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fantastic song &mdash 08/17/07 - 09:27:36 AM
love everything about it! if you teared it on pieces and glued together again up side down, then it is not noticeable at all! the sound is simply brilliant, ADORE entirely the guitar and the vocals are the highlight of the song. the tone of your voice lisa is so warm and SO enjoyable..... great GREAT song! [ Reply to This ]
Aces &mdash 08/17/07 - 09:42:50 AM
Just a really great track, Lisa and Mysti's vocals are ace - a real trip.... will comment more when this sinks in even deeper
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Steve &mdash 08/21/07 - 10:48:07 AM
Don't forget to have a margarita while you're doing this deep thinking...
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unsual, as expected. &mdash 08/17/07 - 10:51:50 AM
Isn't that a strange thing: "unusual, as expected". I suppose that's what I love about Dion's stuff -- I know I'm about to hear something completely original in composition; something that takes me for a little drive around his mind. This is no exception. I thought I knew where it was headed, but as it turns out, it's a much more exciting ride with twists and turns. I agree on the reverb suggestion. I like the crowd ambience. I like the voices meandering in and out. Kudos to all! [ Reply to This ]
There she is... &mdash 08/21/07 - 10:20:21 AM
Hello there, MizzC! Thanks for touring my world w/ me! Always good to hear from you. You know, I do wish that I could make a song that profils like that which consist of proven formulas, but I'm just not that smart. I want to be, sometimes, at least.
Didn't these guys good... They made me job fun!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! for stopping by and commenting. Fat FAT HUGS! Dion
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This is &mdash 08/17/07 - 12:52:36 PM
something very special - unique even, and will be listened to many, many times. I have never heard a sweeter sound - I actually like the electronic vocal shifting. It's not done to make someone sound in tune but used as a separate and valid instrument. Impressive.
Cheers
Len
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LenG &mdash 08/22/07 - 08:35:17 PM
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you, for such kind kind words! I REALLY appreciate it! Dion
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Saturn9 &mdash 08/17/07 - 04:04:26 PM
What a fascinating mix of this song. It starts off in a live, small stage situation, and eventually the groove kicks in and even though we're grounded in Homey's earthy vocals we're also taking a trip into space. I love this song, and I've heard my version more than the others, so it's still the one in my head that gets compared when I listen to this... and your mix is 180 degrees different from mine, but still obviously the same song. Very cool. Denny and Cat are a big part of the unique flavorings here, and your mix is pure Macaudion in the best way. Great collab! [ Reply to This ]
The Groove Dude, himself... &mdash 08/21/07 - 10:28:55 AM
Hey mister, Sir! Given that I recall, that you put together a pretty hot mix of "Saturnine", your words are especially meaningful to me. Totally glad that you liked it! Isn't this a cool song to work with... Man, I had fun!
Anyhoo, check ya on the streets of MJ's. Thanks, David!
P.S. Your latest release w/ Vac, "Rigel", is so Funkn' hot! Sizzzal!
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ok &mdash 08/17/07 - 10:38:02 PM
how did ya do this.. I like it alot.. you have a mastery over production! simple and clean. A musical experience .. this song seems to just grow and grow.. This version is more fresh air than most. thanks for sharing enjoyed it much! [ Reply to This ]
How I do that... &mdash 08/21/07 - 10:36:26 AM
I smoke a lot of pot! It's legal here, where I live, but not it's not that legal...
Thanks Mr EB! If I can impress you, I can at least be impressed that was able to do that... Mister talent, himself...
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Great tension &mdash 08/18/07 - 01:43:14 AM
between the lightness of the guitar and Lisa's sorrowful voice - this track throws emotion at you, and you cant duck.
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man alive! &mdash 08/18/07 - 01:16:58 PM
What is it about this tune that it lends itself so well to so many incarnations? Amazing stuff! Love the live coffee-house folk feel of this version. Sounds a little like the Pentangle in places. Altogether yummy!
Nice work on that bass Dion!
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Ohhh... &mdash 08/21/07 - 01:09:45 PM
Thank you for noticing the bass! It's the first time I ever spent so much time on it. Obviously, I spend a lot of time w/ percussive stuff, and I didn't realize so consciously, that the bass and percussion are so closely linked - so it made it easier than I thought, but still, a bit of focused effort.
Glad you enjoyed Micheal! Thanks for commenting. Dion
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At Last &mdash 08/18/07 - 03:17:43 PM
You did it, babycakes, after all that hard work and tweaking and fighting through the jungles of a broken vocal track. This is really very wonderful and something that truly has your artistic stamp all over it. This has the distinctive Dion flavor, the kind of of "wow, how did he think of that?" vibe I always get from your stuff.
As other people have mentioned, it feels as thought this song exists in its own place, with the applause and the pitch-shifted bits that can't really be performed live (that were actually pulled by you from the backwards vocals in the original The Orbiting version of the song, clever boy). I really like that about it, that it exists in its own universe.
It's really fun to hear your take on our song and Matt and I thank you, very much. I feel so lucky every time someone remixes this, because it adds to the conversation and my understanding of what's possible, the many directions a piece of music can go and how much interpretation can be changed by a change in elements.
I really love this and thank you Denny and Cat, too, for being willing to be part of it. This is a wonderful place. [ Reply to This ]
Huh... &mdash 08/18/07 - 03:49:44 PM
How about that...I didn't know I had any Tennessee in me, but there it is. :-) [ Reply to This ]
yo Homey &mdash 08/18/07 - 10:53:43 PM
you remind me so much of me sometimes it scares me
and maybe, it's kentucky, but somewhere near those parts...
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beautiful &mdash 08/19/07 - 02:38:22 AM
For what it is worth, I am a cheesehead from the Netherlands. Love the Bass in it, the sensual plucking of the guitar, nice drumming. The overall feel was professional and intimate. Good one y'all! [ Reply to This ]
Not being that &mdash 08/19/07 - 11:17:29 PM
familiar with the song,I listened to an earlier version to compare...just shows how a great song can be done many ways.Really like the Joni Mitchell playing in the park vibe.
I'm fascinated by this remixing thing-wish I could watch you do it for a couple of hours.Amazingly well done.
Do you think maybe you could add some applause at the end of some of my songs?At gigs I'm used to hearing "Could you turn down a little,we're having trouble talking over the music" or "Do you know how to play Stairway to Heaven?"
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Sir... &mdash 08/19/07 - 11:36:59 PM
Okay, Mark, now that was the funniest comment thatj I've read in a long, long time! Too funny...
And I don't think you'd want to watch how these things come about - through the many version and moods that seem to guide these beast - It's best to just kinda sit in a place far, far away, and hope for the best! lol...
I didn't know that you were a funny man too - That got me smiling outloud...
Thanks!
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Cheese... &mdash 08/21/07 - 12:12:57 PM
Hey there Mister, umm... Netherlands! Thanks for the kind words! Professional, huh... Man, that's a big word and as big as you guys are making my head, I'm not sure that one will fit inside my big dome. But certainly, I think that this Saturnine posse deserves some pay, big time. Especially, Princess Saturnin, Homey - And 'm talkn,' big dollars, too - It's not a coincedence that this tune lends itself so well to so many different versions.
Anyhoo, thanks for stopping in and commenting! Dion
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spacious &mdash 08/19/07 - 10:45:25 PM
interesting to strip it down for the stage.
I'm the the one in the middle of the third row of the crowd.
from the original to your unplugged version the song is so totally on the other end of the spectrum and the song works in every capacity imaginable. [ Reply to This ]
Hi there, Vic &mdash 08/21/07 - 12:58:53 PM
It's been a long time since I've gone to a concert, and this may be as close as I'll get for some time. Thanks for popping!
Dion
P.S. You're sitting in my seat, by the way... lol...
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Wow &mdash 08/21/07 - 01:41:29 PM
And now I know... &mdash 08/22/07 - 10:44:50 AM
...we're gettn' somewhere...
Thanks for stopping in, Doug! Really appreciate! Always good to see your name.
Dion
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And now I know... &mdash 08/22/07 - 10:44:58 AM
...we're gettn' somewhere...
Thanks for stopping in, Doug! Really appreciate! Always good to see your name.
Dion
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I've done it again &mdash 08/21/07 - 04:05:10 PM
Fav'd this twice. Only - it is well worth it!!! One of the very best versions of this great song to date. The lyrics come forward in a nice way, very emotional. Thanks for sharing!
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Wow... &mdash 08/22/07 - 11:00:15 AM
Double time! How'd you do that! However ya did it, thanks! I glad that you liked our version of this. I know I enjoyed working on it.
Thanks, Henke! Dion
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