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Great tune. Nice voice. I don't know if its on my end or not but I'm hearing clicks here and there. I heard them on another tune I listened to today and when I went back to check the click was gone. So, it may just be on my end. Nevertheless, very enjoyable tune!

Yeah Larry. This is real nice. Real harmonica?

Cool song! The bass is masking the vocals and they are really hard to understand on my end.

Relaxing. Oh dear, I spoke too soon. I love surprises. Sounds great! You have the clean and the dirty working perfectly. Drums coming through great. Nice mix!

I don't know. In some spots the vocals sound too far to the back and then in other areas they don't. Mostly at the beginning in my opinion. Anyway, interesting song.

You got pretty close to the original. I can agree with David Rossi. The vocals need more swing. I would also suggest they need more bottom end and perhaps just a little more width for my ears. But overall you did a good job recreating the song.

its a very enchanting piece. Hmm? So many things you could add to spice it up, but frankly I could take it as it is-vocals and guitar. Of course, as treesha pointed out, there are a few sibilance issues here and there. I may even use some automation to calm down some edgy areas in the vocals to smooth them out. Perhaps some eq to also warm the vocals up just a tad. Personally, I think if you just spend some time doing a little house cleaning this tune can stand on its own. But if you want a little drama go with the strings. If you want to go sad, then the violin. Percussions seems out of the question for me, but there is really no reason some light percussion couldn't be added. Bottom line is you have a fine tune, a good voice, and excellent guitar skills.

Sounds good! Hope you win something!

Were you born with some extra fingers? This a very very very good! Loved them both but favor Pop's Dilemma.

Good the hear, Wookiee! Yes I heard about your close friend passing and I really didn't know what to say at the time. I'm truly sorry for your loss. Indeed, time is a valuable commodity. Spend it wisely! I look forward to your return and upcoming post. Cheers my friend!

Yes. For some its seems to be necessary. Thanks for listening and commenting, Jack! Glad you liked the tune!

Thanks @KSband & @David Rossi for the suggestions! The drum compression was applied inside of AD2 and only on the toms. Ratio 3:1 and a very late attack. The ratio doesn't seem too extreme, but perhaps the threshold of -18db can be backed off. Funny you mentioned the vocal effects, David. I had intended to shut the vocal effect off but got side tracked & totally forgot. So yeah. I agree its a problem. Great comments! Thanks!

This tune started back in 2014. I have since acquired some new plugins and have been updating some tunes from the past. The basic theme is about an overwhelming desire to put an end to sadness and depression. The tune has hills and valleys. An emotionally charged rollercoaster ride of sorts. I used a lot of instrumentation throughout. Having received some good feedback on past tunes posted, I have tried to beef up the low end. I did this by panning 2 bass guitars. I also worked on the drums to cut through all that extra low end energy. I may have over done it. Hope not. I want to give a shoutout to @Wookiee. Cheer up! We miss you. Updated version as per comment section recommendations. Reduced AD2 compression on toms, and vocal effects (i.e. VX-64 Vocal Strip Delay) turned off after 1 verse. Added reverb to drums, adjusted levels and remastered. https://www.bandlab.com/free_ear_candy/baby-blue-72d340a0?revId=363c21be-5cf4-ed11-907c-6045bd31b313

Thanks Paul!! Hello Bjorn. No Cello. Synth. Yeah. I agree. The vocals and a few other things need more attention. Good feedback. Very much appreciated!

Thanks Jeff!

Nice tune.

Getting closer to the finish line. While I tend to like big spaces, it comes with some drawbacks-residual sound floating around in the depths. Much of what you have done cut through the mud of residual sound, so it really isn't an issue, and it actually builds the atmosphere in a positive way. But I do think the high hat is rather low, and perhaps a few cymbals here and there could use some considerations.

Very cool sound scape to start off with, but the introduction of the drums took it up a notch and got the foot tapping. Nice work!

Fine track! Alice Cooper was the first live concert I ever attended-"Welcome to my Nightmare". "Happiness is a warm gun"-John Lennon. "Love is a loaded gun"-Alice Cooper. Same page, but just a paragraph down. Awesome work fellas!

Thank you Makke! Thanks Lynn! Especially your thoughts about the EQ. You are not the first to point out the brightness, and I'm now paying special attention to this issue in my future mixes. Glad you enjoyed the tune enough to double dip.

Sounds pretty much like a bunch of different interpretations of the same thing being squeezed together. In my opinion, for whatever its worth, there are areas of tension between all these interpretations that may need to be sorted out. In other words, you could look at what you have and decide which interpretation will dominate any particular area of the composition at any given time. The drums and bass are going to serve as the backbone, so your choices between which interpretation will dominate should only involve the other elements. The vocals treatment also needs some attention. Its a good start for now. That's my inflated 2 cents, Lynn. Always glad to listen and be helpful if I can.

Awesome! Top shelf production. Several trophies to hand out for the work and result you got. Impressive low end management. Vocal treatment is spacious and pristine. Guitar work fits beautifully. The drum knocks it out of the park. And the video plays along with all the emotional tension. Fine work Indeed!

The seven sisters: Loved the composition-huge! I think you can bring the intro vocals up a tad and in other areas. You need more dynamics in the volume levels. Its a big wall of sound and a bit overwhelming. Its not breathing in that area. You may try unmasking the vocals, but I really think if you add more dynamics to the volume levels and let it breath those vocals may find the room to pop. Cool song!

YT says I'm not old enough to listen to this, and I don't think I can take the beatings in my old age if I get caught listening to salty language before I mature.