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Big Man by lengold [Email]

Genre: Alternative Rock

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A song for my father who died a few years ago.
My first expedition into Logic Pro 8.

Lyrics:

Big Man, People Just Loved
You So Much, Then
You Made Them Laugh
So Dry, Ben

You Were, The One
I Looked To For Direction
You Were There
Giving Affection

You Never Knew
You Never Guessed
How Much They Loved You
Big Man

You Never Knew
You Never Guessed
How Much They Loved You
Big Man

Hey Look Over There
See How It's Oh So Bare
Hey Look Over There
See How It's Oh So Bare

Sometimes I Think You
Are Still Right There,
Over My Shoulder
In The Chair

I Can, Never Say In
This Song How
Much You Are Missed
Yesterday And More Now

You'll Never Know
You'll Never Guess
How Much I Miss You
Big Man

You'll Never Know
You'll Never Guess
How Much I Miss You
Big Man

Hardware:

G5 2.5DP
Technics Digital Ensemble PR300
PRS copy Guitar
M-Audio Keystation 49e
Sontronics STC-2
M-Audio Fast Track Pro Interface

Software:

Logic Pro 8
M-Tron Plug-in
Addictive Drums

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Firsties &mdash 04/13/08 - 11:16:54 AM

Nice to have something new from you, Len. This sounds fantastic - the move to Logic is very noticeable on this. The production is great - your voice sounds deep and rich on this - a sweet tribute to your dad.

s

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You know &mdash 04/13/08 - 02:00:36 PM

how much I appreciate always your comments Steve. Really enjoyed delving into Logic once I gathered up the courage to take the plunge.
Cheers
Len

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Nice &mdash 04/13/08 - 11:27:01 AM

Very nice new song from you my friend.
Ah you've practise with logic 8 that why you not been around so much.
Very good production on this... And lovely done to remember you father..Kudos.

Peace
--
Kenta

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Kenta &mdash 04/13/08 - 02:03:53 PM

...you are very kind. Thank you for your comments and pleased you enjoyed it.
Cheers
Len

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Good as always! &mdash 04/13/08 - 12:13:14 PM

Thanks!

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Very nice &mdash 04/13/08 - 02:04:36 PM

of you to comment Mark - appreciated.
Cheers
Len

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so different....so cool : ) &mdash 04/13/08 - 12:14:28 PM

Tx...What a great title&song!(makes me think of my dad who passed 7 years ago) GREAT of You to do this for Your father...I just love "dedications" & that kind of thing, it can be easier doing somethings when thinking of "Your Next" & not ofyourself... Lovely .
tx for dl so good voice You have : )

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Lena... &mdash 04/13/08 - 02:08:15 PM

so pleased you liked this - he really was a 'Big Man'.
Cheers
Len

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A nice &mdash 04/13/08 - 12:21:50 PM

tribute in the lyrics Len, and the clarity stands out both in the vocal and the instruments.... a more powerful sound than previously, so I guess that's due to the Logic 8, nice one, cheers M

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Thanks for &mdash 04/13/08 - 02:10:05 PM

the vote of confidence on the production Mo. Logic wasn't as frightening as I thought it would be, but then I've only tickled the surface of it.
Cheers
Len

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Big Man &mdash 04/13/08 - 01:22:10 PM

what a beautiful tribute to your father, your love comes shining through. And congrats on Logic - you're a lot braver than me! And echo is right - it shows. Thanks!

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Karen I'm &mdash 04/13/08 - 02:12:18 PM

really pleased that you took the time to listen and comment. Logic was a bit like getting in the swimming pool - once you're in it's not as cold as you imagined.
Cheers
Len

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fantastic &mdash 04/13/08 - 01:43:19 PM

nice big sound - great vocals

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Thanks a lot &mdash 04/13/08 - 02:13:14 PM

Bryn - means a lot to me that you liked the sound.
Cheers
Len

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Wonderful! &mdash 04/13/08 - 01:44:43 PM

Nice tribute! Great sounds in here. The lyrics give a very nice picture.

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Thanks for the &mdash 04/13/08 - 02:16:41 PM

visit Doug - really enjoyed your latest.
Cheers
Len

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a wonderful tribute... &mdash 04/13/08 - 01:49:53 PM

Your voice is so infused with feeling...love it!
I agree the sound is great on this mix.
Love the instrument choices, too....Kudos :)

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Voice &mdash 04/13/08 - 02:19:43 PM

Thanks for the voice comment - I am never sure about my own voice - sounds terrible to me - also the hardest thing to mix.
Really appreciate the complimentary comments Cat. Thanks.
Cheers
Len

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Hi Len! &mdash 04/13/08 - 02:03:30 PM

Good to see a new song from you and this is great! A very clear production with a great vocal from you!
Great sounds too and a nice choice of instruments, wonderful tribute to your dad, I loved it!!

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Hello Bob &mdash 04/13/08 - 02:26:16 PM

Yes it was a little bit longer than usual between songs. Been very busy at work and too tired in the evenings, coupled with getting to grips with Logic. Back on track now though.
Thanks for the lovely vote of confidence - really pleased you liked it. Must speak soon.
Cheers
Len

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Excellent sound &mdash 04/13/08 - 02:38:06 PM

Love those drums and the keys work very well in the mix. The lyrics are great - a touching tribute to your father, beautifully expressed. Congrats on the song, and on taking the plunge into Logic! Nicely done, my friend. Peace.

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Thank you very &mdash 04/13/08 - 04:18:34 PM

much David for those lovely comments - so pleased you liked it.
Cheers
Len

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Big Man &mdash 04/13/08 - 03:00:30 PM

very nice song, and great production! would love to hear how this would sound with live drums.

cheerz,
-=ez

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Production &mdash 04/13/08 - 04:21:05 PM

I would love to hear real drums on it too - would be a dream come true.
I really appreciate the production comment - coming from you it is especially pleasing.
Cheers
Len

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Big Man &mdash 04/13/08 - 03:14:32 PM

Cool expressions here on your vocal my friend ..
great dedication song thnx alot for sharin it !!

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Thank you &mdash 04/13/08 - 04:23:13 PM

so much Feter. I always look forward to your comments and truly value your relentless dedication to the Macjams community.
Cheers
Len

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:) &mdash 04/13/08 - 03:25:43 PM

Good one Len, your dad would be proud. It is an authentic and melancholic Len-piece. Very good of you to share this one, faved and downloaded. Impressed!

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Marc - I am &mdash 04/13/08 - 04:24:59 PM

so pleased that you are totally back with us now. Impressed eh - now that's a massive compliment from you - thanks.
Cheers
Len

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Awwwe &mdash 04/13/08 - 03:31:04 PM

This is a lovely song tribute for your dad its really sweet and I love the lyrics too. You sing it so emotionally and heartfelt.
Thank you for sharing
Peace Dee.

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Dee... &mdash 04/13/08 - 04:27:33 PM

I really appreciate you taking the time to listen and comment, and am so pleased you liked it.

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fathers &mdash 04/13/08 - 03:36:35 PM

Very well witten words to remember your father. You write "You Were, The One, I Looked To For Direction". Something that is true for me too.

Your music is always very cool. The sounds has a strange vibe to them, but the way you put them together makes them pull in the same direction. Well crafted.

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thoddi - I was just &mdash 04/13/08 - 04:30:02 PM

listening to your latest and I love it. Thanks for the listen - I probably am a bit strange. Really pleased you liked it.
Cheers
Len

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Unique &mdash 04/13/08 - 03:51:26 PM

as ever Len. Great song and excellent production. You've obviously got to grips with Logic. Sounding better than ever!

Peter

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Unique - I like that word. &mdash 04/13/08 - 04:32:15 PM

Thanks Peter. When are we going to hear something new from you? Your public awaits.
Cheers
Len

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You &mdash 04/13/08 - 05:24:58 PM

have such a great expressive voice and an amazing ear for putting unusual sounds together.Excellent song.

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Really pleased &mdash 04/14/08 - 07:26:55 AM

you liked it Mark and thanks for the very encouraging comment. Listened to your new one a little while ago... WOW!
Cheers
Len

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cool tribute Len &mdash 04/13/08 - 05:54:43 PM

a strong song in craft and production. very clean and beautifully done.

Logic sure makes a difference doesn't it?

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Hello Vic &mdash 04/14/08 - 07:26:01 AM

Thanks for the lovely comment. Yes it does make a difference, I am trying to find out where to stop - it's very easy to go over the top with it.
Cheers
Len

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original! &mdash 04/14/08 - 12:24:18 AM

great production and cool sounds here. nice job.

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Original... Another word I like &mdash 04/14/08 - 07:29:15 AM

Thank you so much for the encouraging comment. I am really pleased that someone with your abilities liked the production.
Cheers
Len

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Dammit... &mdash 04/14/08 - 01:30:24 AM

You broke me down, Len. Having a hard time w/ how big of an effect that this is having on me right now. Lets just leave it w/ a sentiment from me that says, you nailed it soooo deeply,

I guess that I needed to hear this one today.

Thanks! Dion

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Touched &mdash 04/14/08 - 07:31:34 AM

I feel honoured that this touched you Dion. I can't ask for more. Massive thank you.
Cheers
Len

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Outstanding &mdash 04/14/08 - 03:08:03 AM

Sound great. Vox is great. Really dig this.

LL

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Thank you &mdash 04/14/08 - 07:33:32 AM

Dave for that lovely comment - really pleased you dug it.
Cheers
Len

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big heart &mdash 04/14/08 - 03:30:18 AM

sorry that you lost your old man..but you tribute to him is very touching, well done mate! cheers

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Big Heart &mdash 04/14/08 - 07:35:25 AM

It was a few years ago now and not quite as raw as it used to be, I couldn't have written this then. Thank you for the lovely comment. Appreciated.
Cheers
Len

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Logic suits you &mdash 04/14/08 - 05:55:53 AM

Big, full sound and a nice tribute to your dad Len.

I thought you'd left ........... ;)

Some nice touches in the instrumentation - but the sound is really strong.

Neil

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Still here Neil and hope to be for a while yet! &mdash 04/14/08 - 07:39:16 AM

Yes I think Logic does suit me. There is still so much in it that I have no clue whatsoever about. It will be a long, long time before I will feel proficient.
Thanks for the lovely comments Neil (I was expecting more of a critique when I saw your name there, got a bit worried).
Cheers
Len

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right then len &mdash 04/14/08 - 10:50:53 AM

so glad you are back from never being gone ..lol.. production on this is really very nice ... it complements your wonderful voice well. very stong song content and a touching tribute indeed. glad you took the plunge to logic ... you wear it well .. really fantastic to have a new len gold tune .. so will say thank you and download!
..VERY NICE MY FRIEND...
Jack

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Good To be Back &mdash 04/14/08 - 03:07:44 PM

It's always nice to get home Jack even when you haven't been away.
I really appreciate your unstinting support Jack. My wife bought me Logic for my birthday a couple of weeks ago - but I didn't tell her until afterwards. I am trying to get to grips with it and enjoying the challenge.
Thanks again Jack, nice to think you have downloaded.
Cheers
Len

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Ahhh! &mdash 04/14/08 - 06:21:34 PM

My Lengold Fix I needed that. Some great piano progression the chord changes realy grab me. Those crazy drums put the chaos in the in lyrics. Love the beatle like bridge and the backward synth excellent!

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Ahhh! &mdash 04/15/08 - 01:13:20 AM

Thanks so much Tim for the lovely comment - really happy to think that you enjoyed it.
Cheers
Len

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I miss... &mdash 04/15/08 - 11:30:39 AM

...my dad. This is a fine tribute, Len...hat's off to you...

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Yeah... &mdash 04/15/08 - 01:30:09 PM

Thanks a lot Bob for listening and the nice comment - appreciated.
Cheers
Len

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nice tribute Len - &mdash 04/15/08 - 06:10:01 PM

you know my son calls me -big feller- and he's about five inches taller than me.

Very touching piece,

John.

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Thanks big feller &mdash 04/16/08 - 01:14:16 AM

Thanks for listening John - the reason for 'Big Man' was because he said to me when he was about 84ish and just a shadow of his former self, how he used to be a 'Big Man'. Which he most certainly was in every sense of the word.
Thanks again.
Cheers
Len

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Great tribute &mdash 04/15/08 - 06:22:13 PM

and really adventurous composition - remind me a little of Stephen Merrit/Magnetic Fields. Excellent post - and congrats wrestling Logic to the ground - I've yet to summon the courage.

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Logic &mdash 04/16/08 - 01:20:43 AM

Bud - I now have to look up Stephen Merrit/Magnetic Fields - new name(s) to me. Very pleased you liked it and thanks for the comment. I haven't wrestled Logic to the ground by any means yet, maybe just got one arm up its back. Although it seems to be yielding bit by bit easier than I thought it would.
You must summon the courage, it's worth it.
Cheers
Len

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Lovely tribute... &mdash 04/16/08 - 11:28:23 AM

Very touching, this. Very BIG sound for a big man. Nice clean production too Len.

Love your singing in this as well.

Peace!

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Michael... &mdash 04/16/08 - 02:35:20 PM

thanks so much for the lovely comments, especially about the production. I still don't like the sound of my voice - but am not quite so worried about it anymore so appreciate that comment too.
Thanks again.
Cheers
Len

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VOX HUMANA &mdash 04/16/08 - 04:20:43 PM

Len:

I understand where you're comin from re your vox. It has taken me a couple years to get used to the sound of my own. It still makes me cringe sometimes!

You shouldn't worry about it...Lotsa folks like it, me included!

Be well!

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Thanks for &mdash 04/16/08 - 04:24:58 PM

that vote of confidence Michael - appreciated.
Cheers
Len

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A great tribute &mdash 04/16/08 - 02:07:20 PM

Lovely lyrics and so well put together. I love the crunchy drum track(s).
I know how hard you've been working on the Logic my friend and it's
obviously payed off. Lovely song and as I said, a great tribute to your Dad

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Thanks for &mdash 04/16/08 - 02:38:03 PM

your unstinting support Bob - really appreciated. Glad you liked the song and production - WHERE IS YOUR ONE? I am waiting - poised like a coiled spring for it.
Cheers
Len

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Hello &mdash 04/16/08 - 04:47:56 PM

WoW!I am quite impressed with the production...it sounds so good!And lyrics are thougthtful.A great song for your father!!!Very sweet and sentimental!

Sorry,wasn't around lately...work..But hopefully we get together to do another project.

I hope you enjoy this weekend and hopefully catch up with you soon.

Take care,

Love,Becca

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Thanks for &mdash 04/16/08 - 05:25:36 PM

taking the time to listen and comment Becca - I know how busy and tired you must be. Really pleased you liked it and looking forward to our next project.
Love
Len

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cos &mdash 04/16/08 - 08:25:50 PM

we can and do love this

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I love &mdash 04/17/08 - 01:19:52 AM

rabittwhole music.
Cheers
Len

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Big Song &mdash 04/16/08 - 08:27:48 PM

Great remembrance song, the comedy, affection and love is vividly illustrated here, good going Len!
Unexpected changes that melt into eachother, thats what good music is about, plenty of that here

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Tom - they &mdash 04/17/08 - 01:21:29 AM

are such nice things to say - really appreciate your support. Big thanks.
Cheers
Len

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Very cool steeped in &mdash 04/16/08 - 10:22:58 PM

originality. It's been awhile since you put out a new song. Was looking forward to it and as usual never disappoints.

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Originality - like that word &mdash 04/17/08 - 01:23:40 AM

Thanks for the lovely comment 'H' and for taking the time to listen. Especially appreciated.
Cheers
Len

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very good song &mdash 04/17/08 - 06:25:37 AM

Deep voice on a deeper song.. Well done

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Thanks &mdash 04/17/08 - 06:50:20 AM

Craft - appreciated.
Cheers
Len

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The &mdash 04/17/08 - 02:27:19 PM

Common denominator of your stuff is that "it just sounds good" , and a lot of music doesn't to me. Especially like your use of percussion. Cheers

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That's a &mdash 04/17/08 - 03:17:41 PM

very nice thing to say Matthew. Thanks you.
Cheers
Len

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ok big man &mdash 04/18/08 - 12:21:41 AM

Nice track. Like the lyrics.

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Thanks very &mdash 04/18/08 - 01:05:52 AM

much spit for commenting - appreciated.
Cheers
Len

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Very nice .... &mdash 04/19/08 - 12:52:28 AM

.. somewhat "Bowie-esque" sound in those deep ole vocals Len .... is that your Dad in the picture? He looks a little like my ex-brother-in-law .... this tune also has an epic quality to it ... with the swells (swells of emotion perhaps) ... I enjoyed the visit here!

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Thanks for &mdash 04/19/08 - 06:34:04 AM

dropping by Alannah and the nice comment - appreciated.
Cheers
Len

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Lovely tribute to your father &mdash 04/19/08 - 08:17:34 AM

Very interesting music and the lyrics are really good, sweet and affectionate. Cool track Len.

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Keith - I really &mdash 04/19/08 - 09:34:01 AM

appreciate your continued support. Thanks.
Cheers
Len

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great............. &mdash 04/23/08 - 11:24:25 PM

this sounds huge! you make me want to upgrade to Logic! this is a very moving tribute to your Dad. I love all the mellotron - but you knew I'd say that, didn't you? ; )

great work!

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Brian... &mdash 04/24/08 - 01:04:50 AM

your friendship means a great deal to me and I really value your complimentary comments. Thanks again.
Cheers
Len

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