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If we are in all places at the same time we must be following the principle of super-positioning. From what I understand, it is the observer that determines at what point in time-space the observation takes place and therefore, determines what is seen (or in this case what is heard). You know, similar to Schrodinger's cat. Therefore, I can say from my perspective that I thoroughly enjoyed my aural observation of your latest musical creation. It certainly has a very "big sky" sound to it . What a great culmination to the Warp series. BTW, love the ending! I can't wait for the next series!

Hi Tom. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate your suggestions and have taken notes that I can use when I re-address this song. You probably are correct about the timing of the echos. In some of the background passages (particularly toward the ending) I was trying to create some subtle chaotic sounds. When hurricane Charley passed just a few miles north of where I live, I remember briefly looking out the windows (safe up to 150 mph winds) and observing the rain which was almost horizontal, the trees were blowing in almost every direction and when I looked out of the back window the pool had little waves, and the wee, little lake behind us was a chaotic scene of waves crashing into each other. I tried to put just a tiny bit of that in the background of the song. Thanks again! Hey Jack C. Thanks for listening and for your suggestions. Notes taken -- to be used when I can get back to the song to make corrections. Thanks again! Hi Bjorn. Thanks for the kind comments. My explanation to Tom above might explain what I was trying to subtly do with the delay (perhaps a futile effort). I doubt that Jimmy Buffet would have time for me. Maybe I'll have my people call his people ?? I have never been in the eye of a hurricane and don't want to be. However, I have been close to some that have passed by (fortunately most on the east side of the storm) and even though the winds were not Category 4 the low Category 3 and Category 2 have winds that are quite enough for me. Thanks for listening. Hey Paul. Thanks very much for listening and for the kind words. I have never been in a point on direct hit but have been in a few uncomfortably close ones. And yes I have finally gone an bought a generator for those days without electricity. Thanks again! Hi Douglas. Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment. I appreciate the encouragement. At least with hurricanes, you have a few days notice to decide to get out of town or stay and take a chance of a direct hit.

Hi Paul! Thanks very much for the kind comments. I am very glad that you enjoyed it! Hi David. I very much appreciate your taking the time to listen and comment. Actually the crowd sounds were actual recorded sounds at some bar in Vancouver, B.C. I found them along time ago and held on to them thinking that they might come in handy some day.

I dunno - I liked the bass just fine. Wonderful melodies, arrangement and lyrics that were delivered with pure honesty. Good stuff pal!

As per usual this is an excellent song. Your vocals are brilliant!

Jesse -- I thought that you would have tossed out those tracks that I sent you. Doggone if you went on and made something ultra-cool with them, your additions, and your wonderful creativity. Real gone man -- it is so cool it's hot!

This is a very polished pop ready production. Your vocals and harmonies were wonderful. Very good work indeed!

As per usual another wonderful extra terrestrial aural adventure. Great sounds - I enjoyed the trip!

What is not to like about this song? Love the bass, the sax (?), lyrics (relatable), and of coarse the "languid" vocals. It has that easy beat of the islands which really carries it along. Very nice work indeed!

Tomorrow begins the start of the 2021 hurricane season. Much to my chagrin the number 6 storm of the season will be called Fred. That can't be good!!! All of this prompted me to drag up a song that I posted on the Forum a very long time ago. I listened and it was pretty rough. Therefore, I tried to fix it up a bit and hopefully it now sounds a bit better than it did. I am posting it now in hopes that it might deflect any bad vibes and keep those of us along the Gulf Coast safe. I would appreciate it if you might give it a listen and would also appreciate any comments, crit's, suggestions, etc. that you may have. Thanks! Children Hiding From The Storm https://www.soundclick.com/music/songInfo.cfm?songID=7730826

Another treat from Jesse, et al to enjoy. Keep 'em coming pal!

Excellence seems to be your norm! I loved the driving sound/feel of this song and the video was perfect for the music. Excellent performances by all, and great editing and mix! What a treat to view and listen to.

The much maligned Monkees did put out some good songs. I also remember this song. Excellent job on this. Great playing on this and I love the clear, clean sound of those guitars. I agree with Jesse above, your vocals are very good and could come forward a bit. Good mix -- well done!

The music is perfectly complemented by the visuals (or visa versa). This would be perfect music which to listen after a rough day! Beautiful work Bjorn.

Great jazzy feel to this song! I tend to agree with the comments above about the drums. Perhaps some nice brushes substituted?? I didn't notice any sloppy but if there were it only added to intimacy of the song (IMHO). Very nice work indeed !

I don't know at what warp speed I was traveling or where I was in time or space but I almost missed this one. That would have been a doggone shame! I am glad that my super-positioning brought me to this song. Your tones and textures were woven into a wonderful laid-back aural adventure. Very nice indeed!!!

Hi Bjorn. I'm very glad that you liked it! Having never been a "real" paid musician, I garner that it can be a rather cut-throat business. Thanks for the kind comments. Hey Makke. Thanks very much for the kind words. Thanks also for taking the time to listen and comment!!! Hello Nigel. Thanks very much for the very kind words. Coming from a pro like you, can I assume that the mission of mimicking a small venue performance was accomplished (or nearly so) ☺️ ? Your kind comments are very much appreciated!! Thanks again!! Hi Douglas: That's perfect! That was the intent of the song. That is to create a mental image of a small venue performance. Thanks for the kind words!!! Hey Lynn! Given that I sent you some pretty raw stuff --- you really cleaned it up and made it sound doggone presentable and very good. I appreciate the hard work that you put in to this. It was a complete pleasure working on this with you. Thanks pal!!!! Hi Jesse. How are you? Loved you recent post (I commented). Actually for me this was not work but a pleasure and fun. I'm very glad that you felt like you were there for this mental image performance (wha?) Hopefully, there will be more collab's down the road! Hi Hidden Symmetry. Being a gerontologically (sp?) challenged (old) person, I tend to reach back to the old Blues/R 'n R style (which I love) and Lynn dressed it up and brought it into the 21st century. I'm glad that you enjoyed it and thanks for the kind words.

Don't know why but I always feel better when I hear a Jesse-tune. Cool stuff!

This is an interesting incorporation of a bit of hip-hop in this song. Great music and visual that complement each other. Very nice stuff indeed!

Very nice work indeed! You have captured this song! I think that all of the Beatles would approve as would Mr. G. Martin.

Personal experience always adds emotion and a reality to songs. This is a beautiful song with good lyrics and an honesty about it. Nice one!

Another great sounding song from you! Allan might have a good idea with a bit of vocal harmonies or BGV's. Very nice indeed -- liked that lead break!

Thank you very much Mark. Your comments are very much appreciated and thanks for both the kind words and suggestions. Lynn has already sent a Re-Mix which I have posted. It sounds to me that most if not all of your suggestions were taken by Lynn. I hope this sounds better. I'm very glad that you enjoyed it! Hi tom! Thank you very much for the very kind words and suggestions. Your comments are always insightful!! Lynn is the master mixer and I have posted his re-mix. Hopefully, it will have earned that second thumb ?. Thanks again! Hi John. I am glad that you enjoyed it and I hope it brought on a bit of a smile or maybe even a giggle. The suggestions have been taken and Lynn has made some revisions which have been posted. Hopefully, this virtual aural gig will now be a little closer to a live gig. Thanks again! Hello Jack. Thanks for listening and also for taking the time to comment. It is much appreciated. Hopefully, your suggestions have been addressed in the revision. Hey Wookiee. Thank you my fine furry friend. We very much appreciate the comments. I'm very glad that you liked it. Hopefully, it gave you a bit of a smile. As to the 1% ----- it would be nice if they could at least pay a living wage and their fair share of taxes.

Hi Paul. You have a wonderful way of combining introspective lyrics and melodies with very cheery instrumentation. Luv it!! This has a great sound and commercial appeal!

Being the perfectionist that he is --- Lynn just sent me a revision to the mix based on comments by Mark and Tom. Yet again he made the first mix sound even better with this one. Thanks Lynn!!! This is deja vu all over again. I had another song that I have been fighting with for quite a while. I again turned to Lynn and he was kind enough to help. I sent him the lyrics, a draft mp3 of what I had done and a pile of wav files for each track (e.g., instrumentals, vocals, BGV's/harmonies, and even crowd noises). Lynn had the savvy and talent to take this mess clean it up and make something cogent out of it. He added a hot sax and dressed up the guitars so that they now sound good (especially that one panned R), and added to the BGV's/harmonies and banter of the intro. I know that the intro is long but I was trying to recreate a small venue atmosphere and a style that some of the old blues guys used to use. You know - introduce the band, introduce the featured guest, set up the song with a little banter, and make the call to order (e.g. are you ready)). Anyway I am glad that the song is finally done but I had fun doing it and I hope Lynn did also. Lynn - many thanks for lending your talent and immeasurable help for this song. I hope that this song gives you a bit of a giggle and maybe puts a smile on your face. As always comments, suggestions, crit.'s are very much appreciated. POOR BOY https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandid=963481