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A collab- my classical/folky instrumental combined with Feter's mandolin and us singing Barbara Allen, the traditional folk song. What is so cool about MacJams is that we can combine classical and folk and (hopefully) get away with it. :-)

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The Western Symphony of Barbara Allen !! &mdash 01/17/08 - 11:21:22 PM
I m just so happy and Honored to listen and
see this great work of yours ,and its totaly
a suprise to me .you made a superb insterument
folk orchestation .I never saw before .and
fusing the song ..totaly fantastic ..what
suprised me it came on my Birthday how exciting !!!
thank you so very much !!!

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Happy Birthday, Feter!! &mdash 01/17/08 - 11:27:17 PM
and I'm so glad you like the arrangement to your rendition of Barbara Allen. It's cool to sing with people on the other side of the world. :-)

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Lovely &mdash 01/17/08 - 11:31:01 PM
Beautiful piece - what were those detuned notes in the first half? So unexpected, but so right. I suspect there's more cool about this song (and MacJams) than just folk meets classical Roxylee :) What chance would you have to collaborate with Feter (and Mr Sanchez) in Syria without it?

Roxylee, your vocals provide a really nice counter for Feter's unique, rich voice, and the instrumentation is fantastic.

Excellent post!
Neil

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Happy Birthday Feter!! &mdash 01/17/08 - 11:31:57 PM
:)

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:-) &mdash 01/19/08 - 09:29:02 PM
Thank you Neil !!

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:-) &mdash 01/19/08 - 09:43:40 PM
Thanks Neil !!

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:-) &mdash 01/19/08 - 10:53:14 PM
Thanks Neil !!

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Thank you, Neil &mdash 01/17/08 - 11:43:53 PM
The twangy notes were from an electric guitar loop that I slowed way down to 44 and changed to classical guitar. Weird, but fun. Thanks for listening, and yes, thanks to MacJams, the other side of the world is not far away anymore. Thanks. MJ!


BTW- your CD is great! :-)


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Now &mdash 01/17/08 - 11:42:35 PM
I love this. Great job Roxy, well great job by everyone. You would think
everyone was together when you listen too it.
Oh and Happy Birthday Mr Feter!

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Heehee &mdash 01/18/08 - 09:28:18 AM
Mr. Sanchez is Feter's mandolin. Thank you for such a nice comment, and I'll be checking out your music in a few.

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For some reason &mdash 01/17/08 - 11:48:10 PM
the picture really puts me in a good mood. Love the sounds here, really like the classical synth sounds and how it takes part in this delightful orchestration. I am finding this has a very airy renaissance sound, then the folk with Roxy and you.

The style is refreshing cause it adds a contrast especially to the modern sound and give the ears a rest from the busyness of modern music.

Nice low nature voice you have Feter, amazing with you we never know were your going to take us. What musical rd.

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Hi, Bill &mdash 01/18/08 - 09:53:00 AM
Yes, Feter is so prolific and talented, and I was honored to collab with him. I am pleased that the renaissance feel got through. Thank you for adding your comment. I appreciate it. :-)

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get away with it???!!!! &mdash 01/18/08 - 02:51:45 AM
this is fabulous - thank you so much for creating this unusual and successful take on this lovely old song and for sharing it here - big loves xoxox

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Caro!! &mdash 01/18/08 - 09:56:08 AM
How nice to see you, metaphorically speaking. :-) I fondly recall our fun last year, doing Drak's birthday song. What a hoot! I must get over to your page... so many talents, so little time... Thank you for the visit, my friend. XOXOXO

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This was &mdash 01/18/08 - 04:53:28 AM
such a lovely surprise not having heard this song for more years than I can recall, to hear this special performance. It really is a delight from the instruments to Feters warm vocal and your beautifully delicate backing harmonies, really enjoyable, regards M

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Yes &mdash 01/18/08 - 10:07:31 AM
This song, once heard, is forever etched into our consciousness, and it is fun to hear again after so many years. I was happy to finally get to sing it with someone. Thank you for coming by, Maurice, and I'm glad you enjoyed it. :-)

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Very cool juxtaposition of sounds &mdash 01/18/08 - 06:25:26 AM
The music is really well done - you have such a great musical sense, and what an arrangement. Then the voices come, and the whole thing kicks into another gear - the mandolin carrying everything beneath your voices. Very nicely done. This made me smile this morning. Great collab. Well done to both of you. Peace.

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Thank you, David &mdash 01/18/08 - 10:28:41 AM
What's funny/cool is that I had been working on the instrumental for awhile, and didn't know what to do with it. Then Feter sent me his rendition of Barbara Allen, and I got the idea to put the 2 songs together. I didn't know if they would blend, but apparently they did, because of the smile factor. Thank you. :-)

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what the... &mdash 01/18/08 - 07:17:20 AM
Roxylee, your little classical interlude at the beginning was genious, beautifully composed.. and Feter's playing as always was a delight, but your harmonies really sent this soaring. Wow wow wow, I'm speechless! Awesome work! Now I know why you've been doing off in the corner there!
ttfn,
Drakonis

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Wow, Drak &mdash 01/18/08 - 10:36:35 AM
Such a compliment from you means a lot because your compositions are so well crafted. I really love to sing harmony with others, and Feter and his mandolin are such a great combination to sing with! :-) Now I'm glad my internet connection didn't work for 3 days, because I was able to work on this. Thank you so much for commenting. :-) Your condor video is amazing, by the way. :-)

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Beautifully performed... &mdash 01/18/08 - 09:36:00 AM
I just love what you have done, Roxylee. A real gem, as Feter would say. Your singing compliments Feter perfectly. Your many instruments so tastefully set the stage in the long intro, that I really enjoyed... and your lead out to the end via the flute.... great choice; the song, it all works well, sounds like a whole, one composition of two fine artists.

Feter seems to be a never ending source of inspiration and song sketches/demos for the MacJam family. Kudos to you both.

Jack

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I'm happy you like this, Jack &mdash 01/18/08 - 10:41:59 AM
and yes, working with Feter is a complete joy. he is kind and encouraging, and a great contributor to the MacJams family. I was pleased with how our voices blended. Thank you, Feter, and thank you, Jack, for stopping by to listen.:-)

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Nice &mdash 01/18/08 - 09:53:33 AM
Nice flow and mix of instruments in the begining part. The vocals sound really good together. I enjoyed it. Actually I found it touching. Regards

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Hello, Matthew &mdash 01/18/08 - 10:53:04 AM
Ahhh.... thank you. It is so gratifying to know my music touches hearts sometimes. I appreciate your stopping by. :-)

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Hi, Matthew &mdash 01/18/08 - 10:55:55 AM
Thank you for stopping by, and I'm really happy that this song touched you. I appreciate your taking the time to tell me. Feter's feelings in his vocals touched me!

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Hi, Matthew &mdash 01/18/08 - 11:02:03 AM
Thank you for taking the time to comment. I'm happy that this song touched you. :-) Feter's emotions and mandolin playing touched me!

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Thanks, Matthew &mdash 01/18/08 - 11:52:41 PM
It's always great to hear that my songs touched someone. I appreciate your telling me. :-)

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Good listen &mdash 01/18/08 - 09:53:58 AM
Very interesting combination. Male voice is a little too boomy (would roll back on the bass frequencies a little). Still a fun piece.

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Hi, Tom &mdash 01/18/08 - 11:04:30 AM
Thanks for stopping by and for your comment. I'm glad you enjoyed our effort. :-)

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Hi, Tom &mdash 01/18/08 - 11:55:17 PM
Yes, I think our voices make for an interesting collab. Feter's mandolin really added a lot to this and it was fun!

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Simply... &mdash 01/18/08 - 10:04:32 AM
Charming. ;)

--- Joe

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Hey, Joe &mdash 01/19/08 - 12:01:38 AM
Your glasses are really cool. <G> Thank you for stopping by! :-)

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how sweet is this?? &mdash 01/18/08 - 10:37:25 AM
What a nice surprise and wonderful collaberation. Your voices compliment each other very well. Really enjoyed this. Great job!

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Hi, Gail! &mdash 01/19/08 - 12:10:11 AM
It's great to hear from you. I probably missed some of your songs, but will get over to your page soon. I'm happy that you liked this. :-)

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wow &mdash 01/18/08 - 05:01:56 PM
this is great.....simply great!

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:-) &mdash 01/19/08 - 12:16:43 AM
You guys are cool.:-)

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Nice &mdash 01/18/08 - 05:20:55 PM
Nice job to both of you. Roxy, your voice is as beautiful as ever.

God bless,

Rick



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Awww.. &mdash 01/19/08 - 12:18:24 AM
Thank you, Rick. :-)

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Wonderful... &mdash 01/18/08 - 05:58:45 PM
...what a perfect combination of styles, instruments, and voices...

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:-) &mdash 01/19/08 - 08:46:13 AM
It's so good when it all comes together, isn't it? Thank you for listening.:-)

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A really &mdash 01/18/08 - 05:59:29 PM
interesting arrangement - love your choice of instruments. Both you and Feter sound very good together.

Peter

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Thank you, Peter &mdash 01/19/08 - 08:50:25 AM
I appreciate your stopping by and I'm glad you liked it! :-)

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Cool Stuff! &mdash 01/18/08 - 06:48:30 PM
There is a flute movement at about 1:43 or so that totally made me think Stairway to Heaven! :-)

Loved this piece. You guys sound AWESOME together. Very nice!

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Hmm... &mdash 01/19/08 - 09:14:16 AM
I can't hear that in there, weird... Anyway, thank you so much for listening. I just checked out your page and WOW. :-)

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My goodness &mdash 01/18/08 - 06:51:49 PM
good grief

I am simply floored at how well you two sing together, or sound singing together. It's a tear-jerker

what a neat & clean collab!

. - Harold

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Well, Harold &mdash 01/19/08 - 09:24:14 AM
thank you for such superlatives. It was an honor to sing with (from across the glove) our very own Feter, and I had fun setting the song into the semi classical piece. BTWy, your song is great! :-)

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A RARE BIRD &mdash 01/19/08 - 09:42:19 AM
What a Rare Bird this one is.
The weep of the Holla' and the sweep concert hall.

A country tale with the overtone of the Ole Opry as well as the first violin, oboe and flute.

Sweet, pensive and experimental success.
appreciation and regards,
Cooper

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Thanks, Coop &mdash 01/19/08 - 10:49:59 AM
I guess when one doesn't know any musical etiquette, one doesn't have to follow any. LOL Thanks for having a listen to the impromptu mix of genres.

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I wasn't sure .. &mdash 01/19/08 - 06:52:33 PM

.. what the combining of these talents would bring ..
and I was very impressed. Roxanne - as Eduard said .. the
interlude/intro serves very well in combo with Feter's mandolin section .. and your harmonies are spot on .. and your voice does indeed work very well with Feter's too .. enriching the whole piece... uplifting.

Always love Feter's mando playing in particular.. so 'at one' with Mr.Sanchez.

Great collab you two- has a timeless quality to it as well, hard thing to capture.

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Why, thank you, Alan &mdash 01/20/08 - 12:30:35 PM
Your input is very much appreciated. I love it when musical experiments work out. :-) I invite Feter to reply to the comments, as the song is half his, but I'm sure he thanks you all just as much as I do. It was fun to sing with him and Mr.Sanchez. :-)

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Instr/Barbara Allen, with Feter &mdash 01/20/08 - 03:53:23 AM
Hello Roxylee,
I got here quite by accident, but I really enjoyed your rendition of Barbara Allen....mighty fine vocals from both you & Feter!!!!! Quite enjoyable!!!!!!!!!

Respectfully,
Wade

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How cool, Wade &mdash 01/20/08 - 12:35:01 PM
Thank you for having a listen, especially since you hadn't planned on it. <G> I just checked out your songs- very nice! It is interesting that this song and many others in MacJams) get many hits, but far fewer actual listens. This is a shame, since in this song, the singing and mandolin come in at the end. Thank you for listening to the whole song. :-)

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yes, &mdash 01/20/08 - 11:20:08 PM
a nice combination of instruments. Vocals worked really well, too. I know there are more verses to this song - It would be neat to hear the whole ballad done by you two.
It is indeed cool to hear a collab done by two musicians at such different places in the world.
Kudos!

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Hi, Kristy &mdash 01/21/08 - 08:55:51 AM
and thank you for stopping by- it means a lot to me. Yes, the song originally has more verses, but Feter can't record right now, so we had to use what he had recorded earlier. So I added the other music to stretch it out.

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;0 &mdash 01/21/08 - 09:15:33 AM
You have a beautiful voice and Cody and I enjoyed this collab. Good job, you two!!

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Thank you, Teresa &mdash 01/21/08 - 09:35:16 AM
Doing a collab with my friend Feter was a lot of fun. I'm glad you and Cody enjoyed listening to it. :-)

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Hi, Teresa &mdash 01/21/08 - 09:17:09 PM
If Cody liked it, it must be OK. :-) So when are you going to put a song up, huh? huh? :-)

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Great Song &mdash 01/21/08 - 07:18:46 PM
Roxy & Feter

This is a great piece. Simple and elegant. It is very well structured and performed. I look forward to hearing your other works.

Ed

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Thank you, Ed &mdash 01/21/08 - 09:26:58 PM
I appreciate your stopping by. Your music is great! :-)

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Beautiful collab &mdash 01/21/08 - 07:43:30 PM
great arrangement and your voices sound so good together. Very moving piece of music = thanks for sharing this with us.

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and thank you, Bud &mdash 01/21/08 - 09:47:16 PM
This just came together and I'm so pleased that everyone likes it. It was an honor to sing with Feter, who has encouraged me and so many others here.

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Simply excellent!!! &mdash 01/21/08 - 07:50:34 PM
Personally I think this is your best one yet!!!

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Peace !! &mdash 01/21/08 - 09:46:45 PM
Thnx my friend ..but its all Roxys magic ..
glad you enjoy it ...!

peace !

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I'm a sucker for tremolo violins &mdash 01/21/08 - 10:51:07 PM
Terrific to hear the female voices in both ears. Roxy has is a perfect fit for folk music. This has a way back when kindo feel, full of folk nostalgia.

Which seems like good for the soul to hear a yesteryear yarn. Enjoyed feters low, low voice, He really does get quite low indeed. Maybe majams lowest voiced vocalist.

Thanks for sharing

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I love folk &mdash 01/21/08 - 11:51:27 PM
and harmony, and singing with others. Bill, thank you. Feter's voice was in a good key for me to harmonize with, and I love the mandolin- er, I mean Mr. Sanchez, sorry, Feter. <G>

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Very good &mdash 01/22/08 - 12:03:34 PM
Rox,
I was trying to put together something with Feter's "The Lady of the Roses" and I wasn't making progress. Then I heard this and Wow! Great imagination and production and as always, angelic vocals. This inspires me to try again and think outside the box (what box?).

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I love it! &mdash 01/22/08 - 06:22:37 PM
This is what MacJams is all about- inspiring one another to stretch past our usual styles. I am learning a lot here, and hope to learrn a lot more. Your feedback is very appreciated-thank you, and I'm looking forward to hearing your collab. :-)

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Great piece &mdash 01/22/08 - 01:53:20 PM
Glad I stopped by. Nice combination of styles and mood.
LL

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Thanks, David &mdash 01/22/08 - 10:51:43 PM
I just hopped over to your page - quite cool. :-) Thank you for coming over to leave a comment. :-)

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Theatric &mdash 01/22/08 - 04:01:17 PM
Very Cineamatic, exceptionally done. Heavenly. Enjoyable listen, props for half-way around the world collab:)

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Thank you! &mdash 01/22/08 - 11:24:05 PM
Yes, MacJams brings musicians together who would never have heard of one another, and I just love that. I appreciate your stopping by, and I'll check out your music soon.:-)

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Took me &mdash 01/22/08 - 04:54:43 PM
a few days to find this absolute gem of a song with a perfect arrangement and beautiful voices. Very, very original and gorgeous.
Cheers
Len



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Hi, Len &mdash 01/23/08 - 08:38:24 AM
I appreciate your comment, as your music is very original. I love "Falling." Thanks for commenting. :-)

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Oh, I Get It... &mdash 01/22/08 - 10:12:30 PM
...you have to click the blue bar. Very nice sounds. It's got an interesting quirkiness about it. Gonna have to try my hand at this collaboration stuff sometime.

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Hey, Phil &mdash 01/23/08 - 08:43:47 AM
Good to hear from you. Collabs are great fun and I hope you post again soon.
It was nice of you to take time to listen to Feter and me. We both appreciate all the encouraging and supportive comments.

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Sweet find &mdash 01/22/08 - 10:16:52 PM
I love when people connect
you and Feter seems like a natural combination
so real and so beautiful
this is great stuff
your vocals sound outrageous together
nice arrangement Roxylee
real nice
tim

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speaking of collabs &mdash 01/23/08 - 09:04:48 AM
I just checked out one of yours-No Way Out -amazing. :-) Thank you for your comment, it is much appreciated by me and by Feter.

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progressive! &mdash 01/23/08 - 02:31:10 PM
I think the style mixing works real well, Hey I say do what ya like and this Is more than like its great !!

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This is cool &mdash 01/24/08 - 10:56:14 AM
when an experiment works. Mixing styles... bwaaahaahaa, what's next? I'll have to try mixing 2 totally different genres and see how it comes out. Thank you! :-) I just listened to your collab with Vic and like it very much.

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Classical folk &mdash 01/23/08 - 08:11:06 PM
Classical and folk go together very well here, Roxy.

Beautiful section about one minute in, with the string tremulos and the rich acoustic guitar.

The clarinet is pretty convincing overall. This is, I am guessing, Apple Jam Pack Symphony Orchestra?

Your voices complement each other well. Your harmonies are rich, but not distracting.

A pleasure.

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I thank you, John &mdash 01/24/08 - 11:06:12 AM
Yes, most of the loops came from JP symphony,and the guitar loops came from JP 3. After reading your comment, I went over to your page and was astounded. I appreciate your listening to my songs, any I appreciate any and all input/advice from anyone on how to improve. I am learning here, and I thank you all. :-)

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head to toe &mdash 01/23/08 - 08:40:05 PM
from the title, to the lovely graphic, to the gorgeous gentle intro with its delicate with a hint of asia , to the transition at 1:00 - achingly good, to the flute solo and wind instruments and the sweet distance the harmonic stairsteps had between them - this is so very nice.

roxylee - just perfect full of light harmonious vocals mixed beautifully around sir feter of the dark lush voice - supporting him and shining quietly behind his presence. you can be proud of this one! anne



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I am overwhelmed &mdash 01/24/08 - 11:14:30 AM
and delighted by all the comments on this song. Thank you much, Anne. I'm tickled pink that you liked every part of the composition. When Feter and I were deciding what to collab on, he sent me Barbara Allen to try out and I'm so glad he did. Hey, Feter, shy one, I hope you are reading all these lovely comments! Thank you, Anne, and Feter thanks you, too, if not in words, in his smiles when he reads what everyone is saying. :-)

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Rustic and gentle &mdash 01/23/08 - 11:34:47 PM
Another collaboration that draws you closer to us, Feter. Bravo to the both of you.

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Thank you, Rich &mdash 01/24/08 - 11:16:43 AM
and Feter, you are a gem here. :-)

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Wow ... &mdash 01/26/08 - 11:13:30 PM
... just look at all those fans and comments ... so easy to see why ... lovely sound ... just lovely

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Hi, Alannah! &mdash 02/12/08 - 10:30:48 PM
So nice of you to come over! I was very happy that so many people liked this. Feter is great, and singing with him is cool. :-)

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Thank you. &mdash 02/12/08 - 08:02:20 PM


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