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Tom, this is very tight and clean mix wise, and what a great idea, and super guitar playing ! . . . I could easily have endured another 3 minutes of this, LoL Seriously, I hope you work on this some more.

Here's a new collaboration I'm doing with a former band mate . . . he helped create a lot of the synthesizer work on this one. As usual, trying to get that mix up to par, and any song comments always welcome from all of you ! (We were trying to get a video done for this one, but the budget just ran out . . . in other words my graphics card fried out, having a hard time getting a replacement, so video someday hopefully ?)

Wookiee . . . it has a gentle easy flow to it, perfect for small enclosed places, no one will freak out, just a nice easy ride. Most relaxing thing I heard today, thank you sir.

@AndyB01 Very cool Andy . . . and I love the back story, an interesting read . . . "delusions of capability" made me laugh, as I totally relate. I think you've got a very smooth sounding mix here, and those harmonies so capture the period, well crooned:) Gary mentioned the band Bread, oh yeah they were the slow dance kings from another age, what was her name anyways ? It also brought to mind The Carpenters, or The Lettermen. I always find it interesting to re-visit projects from the past, and so glad you brought this down from the attic for us to hear, I can hear a lot of work went into this . . . really enjoyed the listen ! (Hope you re-activate some more like this)

Some fun to be had here, sounds very lighthearted . . . though, I guess I should feel sorry for the dog. There are some echo sounds that kind of sound like barking. In the opening there's a fun marimba or xylophone thing panned left . . . I wish that could be louder. Yes, a very likeable piece . . . and there's that rah rah arpeggio in the middle that made me chuckle as well, glad you kept that in, reminded me of the theme from mighty mouse.

What folder location do you have set in "Preferences - Folder locations - Export Audio Files" Mine says %PROJECTFOLDER%

Hi John . . . this is a great song, with some well played guitar work . . . it has a very natural feel to it. I think you've played a lot of live music, and it really shows here in your recording. Looking forward to hearing the other ones you're working on !

Wow Lee . . . the way you set it up at top of the thread, mental issues and all . . . well, let me assure you, this is one very together piece you've written and recorded here. The mix sounds great to my ears, and musically, as it evolves towards the ending, there are some surprising change ups that kept me listening and appreciating. It really connects with me, perhaps because it is in a similar vein to one of my favourite Canadian folk rock bands, it's got a very easy laid back feel to it, with some serious undertones. Glad you shared it all here for us.

Hi Mark . . . sounding great, the mix has evolved since I last tuned in. Such an amazing up tempo piece . . . your guitar playing here really shines, as always, acoustics, electrics, slides, groovy bass. If you're inclined to make it a song (with singing and lyrics) there's tons of melodies that come to my mind in the opening and middle sections . . . and right now sounds like the singer would just bow out when the electric guitar solo comes along. There's not really a traditional chorus so far, but it's only 3:20, so possibilities. Oh yeah, the Wookiee thinks the vocals would spoil the magic, but I can't recall him singing anywhere on this site, but I may be wrong ? Anyways, as it is . . . it's a super chillaxing listen, if you go cello instead of vocals, you'll make it work . . . I just think there's always another jazz vocal standard in the making, lurking here, but might just be me.

Paul . . . really like this one ! Those chorus harmonies so excellent, very catchy. Mix sounds balanced on my headphone listen. This one has a great feel to it, tom and drum fills really capture your favourite period . . . lyrics and attitude, all there man . . . keep on ranting in the free world !

hey jack c. , me thinks this is great piece, enjoyed a lot, agreed maybe fade earlier, you got the mixing thing going on now . . .

@Jane Laws I'm likin' this one, your vocal delivery is so smooth . . . it's a very friendly song to hear tonight, thanks for posting something sunny (I'm in the north)

Well done @whoisp very cool driving modern sounding project here, like the concept and the lyrics a lot ! Others have mentioned more drum prominence, but I kind of like it the way it is . . . it's a thick mix, the vocals are clear . . . louder drums might overtake the whole idea . . . they are an effective background beat to support the song idea, that works for me. The video is fun, colourful, and full of energy driven by the song . . . so very well done !

Hi David . . . had a few listens to this now . . . I think you captured the quartet idea very well here, expressive and dynamic through the whole piece. Not your typical Mariachi, more of an intellectual Mariachi. With these sampled instruments you've pulled something acoustically realistic out of them. (If I heard this on the radio I might not think it was samples) I found it an enjoyable and interesting listen . . . now I have to go look up "tina guo"

Thanks @John Vere . . . that's a very helpful comment, since these are the things I don't hear myself, being all caught up in it, and "listening" to it soooh many times.

Thank you for having a listen @Peter C good to hear the feel was right for you !

Had a listen to the new mix on bigger speakers, and it sounds great ! Brilliant how you go between a driving rock guitar groove, then suddenly into the vibrato bending guitar . . . you have such great control and subtlety in your playing. It's just very interesting to listen to, a lot because it's not repetitive, keeps evolving, well written there !

What a great track you've done here ! Some amazing guitar work, a treat to the ears. If I can possibly help, in the mix zone, the one thing that stood out to me, I think the first solo guitar kind of blasted through a bit harsh (somewhere in the middle of the piece) . . . but that's a close headphone listen, sorry, the baby's sleepin' and I can't crank the speakers right now. Some great work creating this, and I really enjoyed this listen.

Mark, many thanks for the positive feedback . . . I did add a hair of saturation to the vocal, and a few other tweaks, I'm still workin' it ! . . . and I uploaded a new 24 bit mix to SoundCloud, which is something I learned from you, I'm just trying to see if it sounds any better than the 16 bit mixes I've previously uploaded.

@PhonoBrainer Thank you Tom for having a listen . . . never been compared to Rush, weren't they something. Every time I think how to make that chorus longer, I see that 5 minute pop song leering in the headlights . . . if only the attention spans of sapiens were longer.

I like the sense of fun you've put into this one . . . yes, an older genre of music, was I born yet ? . . . but it kept me listening, and my brain cracked a smile. Now, If we could just play this for Putin and Biden, well . . . boogie woogie is an international language by now, so everything will work out fine.

Nigel . . . another very strong song and recording ! Drums are very upfront, helps to drive it along. I also would prefer the vocal louder a bit on my speakers, but on my headphones they work very well. Yes, the vocal performance, and the recorded vocal treatment are a treat to listen to, it's got just the right amount of subtle effect on it, certainly isn't overdone. Great stuff as always !

Classic stuff, reimagined ! . . . for some reason I'm hearing Ray Charles . . . now that's good company to be with !

Douglas . . . great sounding mix and well written song ! Like Bjorn said (especially the solo lead guitar part) reminiscent of another of your projects ?

Yikes ! I was just watching that old movie "Pitch Black" last night, the opening part sound reminded me of those creatures . . . then the melody in the second part reminded me everything is going to be OK, after all, it's just a common black hole, right ? every galaxy has one, right ?. . . why the sudden ending ?, hey Wookiee, where did you go, are you OK ? Please write a new piece, or at least send a postcard from the new dimension, or wherever that wormhole took you . . . to let us know you're alright.