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luv 'em both!

So the awesome parts all come to a blend that sounds . . . very much . . . as if they are all in a computer. Which of course they are. I get no larger sense of "performance space" in your piece. (Whoops the quotes kind of got jumbled up there, but I think you get the meaning) I've mentioned before that getting that "professional" cinematic sound stage is the one thing (well lots of things really) that eludes me (and certainly others). I own "tons" of reverbs (don't we all) but evidently don't have a clue how to use them properly. That not withstanding a Big Thumbs Up from me, Tom my only 'issue', I didn't hear no black pick guard tele in this one; what gives?

Plenty of "low end" on my Bose cans, but as Harry said the bass line is not real distinct. If that's by design leave it alone. Three hours? Remarkable! As always; great tune, performances, production, etc. Tom So the rhythm guitars, double tracked panned hard left/right; do I have that right? Do you send them to a buss and mid-side that to keep the center wide open? Just curious

If any delay is tempo synced you’ll get a pop. I’m guessing that if a patch has any tempo synced effects, same result. T

Beefheart, Zappa, Wild Man Fischer; I/we have mentioned them all in the past. Jesse is without any doubt a very unique talent; I think the last tune he posted I described as Avant-Garde. I'm sticking with that. Jesse, I'm sure, when the muse hits, and she fancies some traditional Pop/Rock, he will pursue it. In the meantime, I say "Jesse, avant-garde on my brother"... T Just a note, this tune has way more "structure" than some he has posted.D Doesn't make it "better" or the less structured "worse". Its his art, he's hung it on the wall, enjoy or not: that's up to you.

Another big "Thumbs Up" form me Nigel. Sounded good here! Good luck with the release... T

I'm going to concur with Spak and Amiller. But just a reminder, while I hear the influence, I think Doug is unique. T

I'll throw a quarter on the table as well. T

Derek, On first listen, I wanted to slow the track down a bit. Kind of feel like the track is pushing your phrasing a little too much. By that I mean you've got a nice "touch", but no time to dwell on the final note and "milk" it a little; there's your blues, that vibrato. But, you could slow yourself down and take that moment to make those "money" notes sing. This is not criticism, I just want to hear you really deliver, its in there, you've got the "touch". My one crit however, would be the organ leads are not strong enough; I know you want to break it up, but you got to deliver there too. Overall I'm liking it. Tom

There is some low end "funk" (no pun intended) on my Bose cans. Hip tune, never would of thought of the cello for the "lead"; cool! Like the way you worked the unk in with the f-hole; nicely done! A big "thumbs up" from me... Tom

Good tune, coming of age thing; I like it! However, I think we're still at the "demo" stage here; needs a little more "polish". Take a good hard listen, there's spots where the bass kind of drops out and leaves it a bit lacking. We have the acoustic guitar carrying the track, then the electric piano; put it all together. Love the electric tone on the intro, use that some more in the verses/chorus maybe? Just my thoughts, as always; your song, your production... Tom making the listener "search" for the tune? take us straight to the song, add a link to the podcast for context.

Yeah, I shot a question to Jim to make sure I wouldn't be downgrading the 1TB I would be replacing... (its not full yet, but I also have a 1TB regular SSD with samples I don't use as much)

@cclarryGood advice actually, maybe I should take it to heart! Thanks

Now we're talking!

Some metal midi, but we're already onto deal three... The Classic EZX $22 But see Lars' post for best deal here T

Lars, you really is supa-human! Old school here, I include a text file in the download folder. T

High praise indeed, and well deserved. Just took a listen myself (actually found it on the old forum with the forum search, who'd a thunk?), and stuck around for more of your work; I am impressed! You should add a link in your post. Oh, I'll do it! Tom

A little Joe Walsh vibe me thinks! As always well written, played and produced. The next tune up on the album is a hottie as well (a little Floydian influence) Show a little love for a forum member, it’s a great record. Tom

Songwriting, performance, production; all top notch! I wouldn't change a thing, print it, bring us more! Mucho thumbs up! Tom I too had a listen to the rest of your work. I must concur this is my fav (most "polished"), but all in all very nice work.

Fine tune, as has been mentioned drums could be "dressed" up a bit. My two cents worth; I'd put an acoustic "rhythm" guitar on it. Keep it simple, open chords, something to "glue" the whole thing together. I know that ups the count to three guitars, but that's what I'm hearing... Tom

Can you spell "avant-garde"? Keep on keeping on Jesse. As always, a fan, T

I've commented on this one before, and I do like it! But, today; Middle of Nowhere is my favorite. Hope the release is going well Bats. T

This one is melancholy, but I'm sure that's what you were going for, so well done. Very sparse, but I think it conveys the message. "piano/vocal" demos, "guitar/vocal" demos, are just that, "demos"; but I think this one stands alone well. Is that what you meant by "deconstructing" your style? Tom

I agree with the reviews above; in spades! But (oh boy, here it comes), if I'm producing, I want you to vary the melody here. So hard to medicate alone when you're sinking like a stone I think the melody needs to descend on "stone". (are we in D, so stone would be C st D o B ne; and the way you "riff" on it, maybe C D B A G A. And maybe I've said too much?) Your song, your production, but that's what I would lobby for if I'm "behind the glass" on this one. Tom

Nicely done. Not sure if you are using the ambiance included with the samples, or something on the mix overall? That's the only thing maybe "lacking" to my ears; a verb/delay that ties the whole orchestra together in one space. And trust me, I'm still searching for that one "major production" verb myself (or the settings that "nail" it with the many I have). Tom