Turn Away Slowly &mdash 04/26/08 - 03:19:58 PM
ahh how awesome ..very great singing here .
loved the guitar so nice to hear Ed again
its been a while .the mixing is very comfy
to the ears .loved this colab freinds ..
Deep bow !! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, man &mdash 04/26/08 - 05:47:45 PM
Glad you enjoyed it. Comfy! I love it - what a great description. Now I think about it, that's just the effect I was going for! Glad you enjoyed the guitar. I was so pleased Ed agreed to work on this; I think he did a great job. Thanks for listening as always. Cheers, my friend. Now that's done, I can go and sing some blues...Peace. [ Reply to This ]
gentle &mdash 04/26/08 - 03:23:07 PM
This has a really nice country tinge to it, and wonderful production as per.... this rocks very gently, but is really, well pretty. Great to hear Ed.... been a while. Nice collab guys.... very uplifting.
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Hey Steve &mdash 04/26/08 - 05:55:11 PM
Thanks for stopping by. I'm very glad you found it uplifting! Pretty, eh? I think if I add that to Feter's comfy comment, I might have the keywords for this song! I love the idea of rocking gently - sweet! Happy you liked it, dude, and delighted you enjoyed the production; it took a while! Thanks for your kind words, man. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Good stuff David &mdash 04/26/08 - 03:53:32 PM
You have set of quality songs posted here (including the early stuff). Always good to have something new from you. I know you never feel confident with your signing - but you really should! Everything fits well together - Ed's soloing blends in brilliantly. Nicely balanced mix and recording.
Added to my iTunes library.
Peter [ Reply to This ]
Hi Peter &mdash 04/26/08 - 08:48:12 PM
I'm always glad to hear your opinion of anything I post, and I'm happy you like this one. I agree, Ed's guitar is perfect for the song, in my opinion. He hit the nail on the head, for sure. Thank you for you kind words about my singing. You've always been very encouraging. Flattered this has been added to the iTunes library! Thanks, Peter. Much appreciated. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks for inviting me, David... &mdash 04/26/08 - 04:20:22 PM
I love this song, and I love it more the more I hear it. Over headphones, where I have come to know it very well, it's a treat, with acoustic and electric guitars filling out a really tasty mix--and I'm talking about the guitars YOU played, as I first heard it...
I think you did a great job with the mix. It's even better than the last version I heard, which I thought was already good. I think you did an excellent job of blending your vocals.
I'm a big fan of your singing, David, and your singing here is very good indeed.
And let me get back to the important bit: it's a really strong song to start with...
Anyway, you made my week just asking me to be part of this...
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Hi Ed &mdash 04/26/08 - 09:01:46 PM
Thanks again for helping with this. You brought a piece of magic to the track and it was really a pleasure to work with you. You were extremely generous with your time and your talent! I'm happy you like the final version. Ultimately, I could have spent a month tweaking it, but enough already...I decided to push it out of the nest. The fact you like the song is great, and thank you for your nice words about the singing. I really enjoyed working together on this, and it really wouldn't be here and finished if it hadn't been for you. You the man! Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Gorgous! &mdash 04/26/08 - 04:34:12 PM
This is a fine song David. For me, my most favorite tune from you so far. Great vocals, great playing and top notch production. Glad to hear Ejh's work... it has been really long time! Killer tune my friend! Thanks for sharing. KUDOS!
Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
Wow! Kind words... &mdash 04/26/08 - 09:04:49 PM
I'm very happy this is your favorite, and thank you for your nice words about the song. Glad you enjoyed Ed's guitar - me too! Your latest track was amazing, and I hope to hear some more music from you soon! Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
this sounds GREAT!! &mdash 04/26/08 - 04:58:07 PM
what a nice recording....so well performed, and the recording is superb.
That Ed is just a well-spring of creative whoopie isn't he??
great work guys...my vote will pop this up on the charts...and it's very much my pleasure to do so.
deeo bows
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Creative whoopie! &mdash 04/26/08 - 09:07:52 PM
I couldn't put it better myself! Thanks for the nice words about the recording. I'm glad it sounds good after all that tinkering! Bows from you is bows indeed; you're an amazing musician! Many thanks for stopping by and lending an ear. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Powerfully Pretty! &mdash 04/26/08 - 06:08:01 PM
Great song! Way to go Ed, good to hear your fingers again; augments the sentiment perfectly.
Cheers guys!
Joe [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, Joe &mdash 04/26/08 - 09:14:46 PM
It's good to hear from you; I'm delighted you like this one. "Powerfully pretty" - I love it! Thanks, man. Looking forward to some new tunes from you! Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
flowing &mdash 04/26/08 - 06:35:56 PM
there shure is a beauty to this Fine recording tooo Excellent I enjoyed? [ Reply to This ]
Beauty is a strong &mdash 04/26/08 - 09:19:59 PM
word - I'll take it! Thank you so much. I'm delighted you enjoyed this, and happy you think the recording worked. Thanks for listening, man. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Good one! &mdash 04/26/08 - 06:39:31 PM
Very good lyrics. Nice catchy tune. Good voice on this: nice mix on harmony and all else. Enjoyed instrumental. You guys got this craft down pretty solid. It's a fav of mine. Thanks David and Ed. Terry [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, Terry &mdash 04/26/08 - 09:30:38 PM
I'm happy you liked this one, and thanks for your kind words. Glad you liked the mix of vocals; that was the final thing I had to work on before posting this. I enjoyed the instrumental too; Ed hit it out of the park. Proud to be a fav. Thanks for listening. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
GH &mdash 04/26/08 - 08:20:29 PM
Very cool tune gentlemen. For some reason this sounds like later George Harrison to me. That's a good thing. You have stepped out and written a very original tune and performed it superbly. Added this one to my Lighter Rock Playlist :D
Thanks
Bill [ Reply to This ]
That is a good thing &mdash 04/26/08 - 09:39:34 PM
indeed! GH, you say? Let's just say flattered doesn't cover it! I'm glad you enjoyed this. Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Wow - Great tune &mdash 04/26/08 - 08:58:25 PM
What an awesome collab. I enjoyed every bit of this song. The singing is great as always, cool lyrics, just a great performance throughout. Thanks for sharing it with us. [ Reply to This ]
Thank you so much &mdash 04/26/08 - 10:22:39 PM
I'm very happy you enjoyed this. I really enjoyed working on it, at least in the beginning and then later when Ed got involved! In the middle it was a bit of a struggle! Happy you liked the lyrics and the singing, and thank you for listening and commenting. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
two months &mdash 04/26/08 - 09:29:31 PM
well it was worth it.
I swear David, that each song gets a touch more refined. top notch stuff.
AND, Ed with his spanking cool tele. It's good to hear you. It's been to long. [ Reply to This ]
Hey VIc &mdash 04/26/08 - 10:33:15 PM
Just been listening to your latest. Great track, and amazing sound, as always. Delighted you like this one, and very happy you hear improvement in the sound. High praise indeed coming from you. Thanks a million for stopping by and listening. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Thoughts from the Bull... &mdash 04/26/08 - 09:35:32 PM
I have to agree with echoroom - you've created an uplifting piece that really puts your talents forward.
the production quality is outstanding, while the performances are so tight! Remarkable!
I especially liked the way you handled the ending. It could have found itself running on, but you chose to wrangle it together and close it well.
Nice work, all around. This is really great stuff! Thank you! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks for your very &mdash 04/26/08 - 10:46:57 PM
complimentary comments. I'm glad you enjoyed the production and performances. Ed did an amazing job of creating a guitar track that synched perfectly with the rest of the track. The lovely playing he did over the outro is one of the reasons that ending works, I think. Very glad you enjoyed this. It's great to have you around again. Many thanks. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Turn Away Slowly &mdash 04/26/08 - 09:50:45 PM
Wow!! The Vocals sound really wonderful. The Music sounds Superb.
I love the lyrics. What a brilliant Production. dajama Well done to both.
The singing had me swooning. Phew!!!
'This really sounds Awsome' !!!
Peace Love Respect.
Dee. [ Reply to This ]
Hi Dee &mdash 04/26/08 - 10:59:18 PM
Thanks so much for your very kind words. I'm very happy you liked this one, and I'm glad you enjoyed the singing. Swooning, eh? I guess I must be doing something right! Thanks again for listening and commenting. It's very encouraging and I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
As expected Dave &mdash 04/26/08 - 11:02:59 PM
Excellent in every way. Vocals blow me away. Guitar work is fantastic. Unbelievable in all ways.
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Thanks Mark &mdash 04/26/08 - 11:06:09 PM
You are too kind. I agree about the guitar, though! Ed did terrific work on this. Thanks for listening and commenting. I appreciate it. Really enjoyed your latest, by the way - a beautiful piece of music. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
wow &mdash 04/26/08 - 11:17:09 PM
what a great discription of all the trials and tribulations of getting song the way you want it insteas of letting the road blocks change the song.
The final recording and mix where well worth the time you both put in to it.
I am loving this recording.
The guitar is the perfect match and pulls it together nicely. The flow of the tune really works well. I could see how this must have been tough with some interesting timings.
Thats what is tough in the digital drum world.
nice job all around
writting recording singing playing collaborating just wonderful
i will download for safe keepin if i can
peace
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Thanks, Tim &mdash 04/27/08 - 12:26:29 PM
I'm delighted you enjoyed this, and thank you for mentioning flow - I wanted this song to roll along unimpeded until the middle eight; glad you think it worked. Yes, the guitar is a perfect match. Ed is such a melodic player, and he brought just that to the song; it really gave it what it needed. I've just been listening to your latest collab - very cool; you have a terrific musical range! Thanks for stopping by and listening and commenting. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Nice production &mdash 04/27/08 - 01:46:50 AM
Thanks man &mdash 04/27/08 - 12:27:49 PM
Glad you liked this one, and thanks for the comment on the vocals. Really enjoyed your latest, and I'll be by to check out some of your other stuff soon. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Hi Dajama...... &mdash 04/27/08 - 03:07:54 AM
The song seems pretty much perfect to me on a first listen. I'm glad that I stopped by to listen.
The playing, arrangement, productions and everything speak volumes about what you do and how you go about doing it.
Take care.
Paul [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, Paul &mdash 04/27/08 - 12:29:59 PM
I'm glad you liked it. I don't think I can ever aspire to the levels of experimentation and originality you reach in your music, so I just try to make what I do sound listenable! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Thought I....... &mdash 04/27/08 - 04:22:57 AM
accidentally turn on the radio. Very nice collab.
Be proud of this. It's very good.
Complete.
LL [ Reply to This ]
Hee hee &mdash 04/27/08 - 12:34:25 PM
Thanks, man. That made me smile; which station was it, by the way? Glad you liked it, dude. You produce so much great music, man, and I loved your latest - what a great collab. Thanks again. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Radio &mdash 04/29/08 - 06:42:17 AM
Stand by. I might need something from you regarding radio. Sorry to be so cryptic. But, just stand by.
LL [ Reply to This ]
Radio &mdash 04/29/08 - 09:38:57 AM
,,, &mdash 04/27/08 - 06:47:15 AM
well the hard work payed off. the vocals sounds good. the instrumental fits perfectly i think. i used to spend months on recordings but they never got to this stage. like the chorus [ Reply to This ]
Thanks very much &mdash 04/27/08 - 12:37:02 PM
Glad you liked this one. It's hard to know sometimes if it's worth pursuing a song if it doesn't come together easily. I can be tempting to think (for me, at least) that maybe it's just not meant to be! I was just listening to your latest yesterday, and it's amazing, and done quickly! Sometimes that's the way. I'm glad you think this one was worth pursuing. Thanks for your kind words. It's very encouraging. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
This is really &mdash 04/27/08 - 11:46:37 AM
a great song David and the playing by you both is top notch, superb vocals and pro sounding production just top it off. Wonderful.
Cheers
Len
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Thanks, man &mdash 04/27/08 - 12:39:49 PM
I'm glad you liked it, and thank you for your comment on the production; you do some amazing work in that area - you got an outstanding sound on Big Man! Thanks for listening and thanks as always for your supportive comments. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Sad song... &mdash 04/27/08 - 12:40:21 PM
...with fading rays of hope...love when the overdriven guit comes in...very powerful...nice collaboration, guys...great to hear Ed, again. Tasty guitar lines...really nice tune, guys. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, man &mdash 04/27/08 - 02:29:49 PM
Glad you liked it. There is a definite sadness to the lyrics, but, as you say, I hope there's a hint of hope! Glad you like the guitar sounds and the tune. Just been enjoying your latest - very cool track. Thanks for listening and commenting, my friend. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Wow - what a great collab &mdash 04/27/08 - 09:59:49 PM
This tune is so solid in every way - vocals - guitars - production - lyrics and especially emotion. Add a beautiful arrangement and it just soars. Excellent! I love how it just keeps getting better - it has the kind of vibe that Roy Orbison gets somehow. [ Reply to This ]
Now that's just made &mdash 04/28/08 - 05:43:52 PM
my day! Anything even approaching a Roy Orbison vibe is a good thing. Thanks for the kind words. Glad you liked this one, and happy you got the emotion aspect of it. It's a relaxed, laidback song, but I hope there's a sense of real meaning in there. Your comments are encouraging and uplifting. Thanks so much for stopping by and listening. Much appreciated. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Turn Away Slowly &mdash 04/27/08 - 10:42:17 PM
what a terrific song! wonderful collab, enjoyed every single second of it. Great vocals, lyrics, and Ejh's guitar rocks! [ Reply to This ]
Hi Karen &mdash 04/28/08 - 05:47:39 PM
Thanks so much for stopping by and listening. Delighted you liked this. Yes, Ed's guitar rocks; actually, I think Ed just rocks in general, so it's to be expected. Glad you enjoyed the song, and your comment is much appreciated. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
wow &mdash 04/28/08 - 01:40:17 AM
GREAT production on this, and a wicked song to boot. nice work, guys. [ Reply to This ]
Thank you, kindly &mdash 04/28/08 - 07:56:36 PM
Glad you enjoyed the song and the production. Thaks for stopping by and listening, and thanks for the nice comment. Much appreciated. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Big surprise .. &mdash 04/28/08 - 02:48:41 AM
.. hearing Ed on something new (sorry Ed!) and playing the Tele like an old pro (it WAS the Tele Ed?).
Top song David - you improve with every new post. Like Ed, I really enjoy your vocals. A special mention regarding the acoustic sound - really difficult to do what you've done here - just the right balance on the EQ. Very rhythmic and well panned.
Excellent song!
Neil [ Reply to This ]
Hi Neil &mdash 04/28/08 - 08:04:06 PM
Many thanks for stopping by to listen and for your nice comment. Glad you enjoyed this one, and thanks for your mention of the acoustics. I've overdone it before with multiple tracks of acoustic guitars, and I made a conscious effort here to balance them with everything else. Glad you think it worked out. Happy also you enjoyed Ed's excellent work; pro indeed! Thanks again, man. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
wow david and ed &mdash 04/28/08 - 08:21:29 AM
Wow &mdash 04/28/08 - 08:07:16 PM
Thanks, my friend. Glad you liked it. Thanks for stopping by to listen. I always appreciate your encouragement.
P.S. Wow yourself, by the way - I loved Emma! Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Truly nice collab... &mdash 04/28/08 - 02:25:52 PM
Classic songwriting. I love the lyrics to this. Really lovely lead vocals and harmonies. the hook is amazing...powerful.
This collab is a resounding success. I hope you'll do more.
Be well friends! [ Reply to This ]
Thank, Michael &mdash 04/28/08 - 08:10:28 PM
Glad you enjoyed this. Thank you for your nice words about the lyrics and the hook; very flattering. I'm looking forward to checking out your latest. Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
double wow &mdash 04/29/08 - 06:04:28 PM
picks up jaw off floor. I'm glad you stuck with this! really huge production with rich deep resonant vocal work. The chorus is the grand canyon of hooks. Absolutely love it. AND ED!!! your solo rocks. Perfect feel, tone and melodic sense. [ Reply to This ]
Thank you kindly &mdash 04/29/08 - 08:40:56 PM
Happy you liked it, and especially glad you enjoyed the chorus - that came later in the writing process and it took me a while to decide if I liked it or not. As for Ed - you hit the nail on the head: melody, touch and tone. Nobody does it better! Thanks a million for listening and for your kind words. Much appreciated. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Fantastic &mdash 04/30/08 - 07:28:31 AM
This just blows me away! I love everything about it; your voice is so expressive, and the arrangement is so clean and transparent. And a nice gtr solo, too. Perfect! [ Reply to This ]
Thank you kindly &mdash 05/01/08 - 01:51:50 PM
Glad you stopped by. Loved your latest - a truly impressive piece of music. Kudos. Happy you liked this one, and thank you for your nice word about the singing; it's very encouraging. And that solo rocks, doesn't it? Thanks again for listening and commenting. Much appreciated. Cheers.Peace.
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Turn Away Slowly &mdash 05/01/08 - 11:02:07 AM
Fanatastic collaboration. I was hooked after 20 seconds and it got better and better. The production really shines and the vocal is just perfect (oh and the electric guitar parts are superb).
It is so complete and hits perfection across the board.
My hat's off to you guys!
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Hooked &mdash 05/01/08 - 09:56:19 PM
Hooked! I love it. That's what I love about Ed's guitar intro - it totally pulls you in and, in my humble opinion, makes you interested to hear what comes next. Glad you found the rest of the track satisfying. You're a fine musician and I really appreciate your encouraging words. Thanks for listening. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Great writing and playin! &mdash 05/01/08 - 11:41:37 AM
It's soooooo nice to hear Mr. EJH in this! (ya coulda told me, Ed!) What a wonderful side order to my cup-0'java this a.m.!
Dign' the synergy between both g'tars and the tunage as a whole. I'm always pleased as punch after having listened to one of your tunes, David. I know what it's like to think that ya can just punch som'em out and be done w/ in a few hours and then end up spending what ends up feeling like forever and a day... But I'd have to say that time was well spent here and especially, w/ the very smart move to invite Ed!
A wonderful collaboration, indeed! Thanks! Macca [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, man &mdash 05/01/08 - 10:13:04 PM
Really glad you stopped by to listen and delighted you liked the song. Glad you think the time was well spent. Someone around here (actually I think it might have been Ed!) once said that in order to write any kind of a decent song, you have to write a lot of bad ones first. That's always the fear when you find yourself spending a long time working on something. Is this going to end up on "sounded like a good idea at the time" pile! Ed's touch on the guitar, and his encouragement, helped this one end up here, and I'm happy you enjoyed it. Much appreciated. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Back again... &mdash 05/01/08 - 11:53:10 AM
...for a second listen! (Not easy with all the great stuff being posted...)
Still blows me away...indeed, it sounds even better the second time. I think this one will age like fine wine.
Beautiful...simply beautiful... [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, man &mdash 05/03/08 - 10:01:23 PM
I'm wowed that you would take the time to come back and give this a second listening (especially, as you say, considering the vast range of music there is out there demanding your attention!) and pleased that it bears repeated listening! Loved your latest. Looking forward to the next one! Cheers, man. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Great song man &mdash 05/01/08 - 12:00:35 PM
Thank you, my friend &mdash 05/03/08 - 10:10:15 PM
Glad you like the sound, and happy you enjoyed the song. I love the guitar solo, too! Thanks, again. Much appreciated. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Grinning &mdash 05/03/08 - 10:40:55 PM
Oh thank you, David, both for the absolutely gorgeous song (which is riding along on my iPod for good, now) but also for bringing Ed's musical touch back to us. You know, it never occurred to me that someone could just "ask Ed..." I don't know why, but now that I've figured that out, he may be in a ton of trouble.
You guys really merge very well, musically, together and sound very much like a band sharing a vision. I'd very genuinely like to hear the two of you work together again, especially on anything as incredibly well-written as this.
Seriously, Ed, please play and record more. You're killing us here. Listen to yourself on that bridge and just stop hogging all that talent at home! [ Reply to This ]
Hi, Lisa &mdash 05/04/08 - 06:29:18 PM
Thanks so much for stopping by. Glad you liked the song, and thanks for the iPod nod - I take it as high praise!
As for Ed, well it wasn't easy, you know. I had to trek through miles of jungle, fighting off attacks by the band of followers that worship him as a god, until, finally, after weeks of battles and bouts of malaria, I reached his fortress buried deep in the jungle. I ducked the poison darts he shot at me, hopped over the snake-filled pit, and asked him if he would help me out with a song I was working on. He said "No problem." Kind of an anti-climax, actually...
Thanks again, Lisa. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
You are SO lying... &mdash 05/07/08 - 09:00:09 PM
hey! &mdash 05/05/08 - 07:19:47 PM
Such a sweet polished sound.
THe production and arrangement are superb. There are a lot of details that enhance the song. I can see how you might have devoted so much time to this. It's a well crafted song all together.
The melody is inviting and just flows from verse to bridge to chorus. The melodic electric guitar in the background only adds to the depth.
Great lyrics too! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, man &mdash 05/07/08 - 10:18:25 AM
I really appreciate your stopping by to listen and making such a considered and thoughtful comment. Glad you liked the arrangement, and I'm especially happy you think the time spent on the song was worth it. As I mention above, it's sometimes hard to know if the work is going to result in something you're reasonably satisfied with or something that makes you wince when you listen to it again! Thanks again for listening. I appreciate it. Cheers. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
i think... &mdash 05/06/08 - 11:43:57 PM
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loved the guitar so nice to hear Ed again
its been a while .the mixing is very comfy
to the ears .loved this colab freinds ..
Deep bow !!
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