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Beautiful song Gary. I too think that your vocal is excellent and carries the song. BGV' would certainly add to what is already an excellent song. Well done indeed!

Always the fan Jesse. I was trying to keep up with the drums on this one - the most man. Solid and cool.

Brilliant!!!! The music is excellent and the excellent imagery complements the music. This video/song just exudes talent by all involved. It's always a treat to listen-to/watch what you post.

The instrumentation was perfect for that country like feel. Your vocals (and harmonies) were perfect for the music and really carried across a great story. Very well done indeed!!!

Terrific lyrics - you are lucky to have your wife but I bet your wife might feel she has a good deal of luck in having you. I'm always a big fan of your vocals and harmony. I did not hear the "toppy" version but this "top less" (strike that and reverse it) sounds top notch!

Well done! This song does indeed capture the spirit of the late 1960's psychedelic sound. That guitar panned hard right certainly personified the 1960's Psyc. guitar.

I have been listening to a bit of surf music by several artist (e.g., the Surfphonics, Atlantics, Surfrajettes, Eliminators, etc.). So I thought that I might give it a go on a new surf instrumental. I have been thinking about doing a video along with it. However, I would appreciate any input on the song before I attempt the video. Thanks!!! NIGHT STORM ON SEA https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandid=963481 VIDEO Night Storm On Sea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQKYSxaTZ_o

My apologies for the late response. This song slid down the list rather fast and I lost track of it. Thanks Wookiee! I appreciate the kind comments and yes indeed, I have always found that cooperation works a lot better than competition. Right now we need all the cooperation that we can get. Hi Leadfoot. Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and for your very kind comments. Hey Nigel. Thanks very much for your very kind comments. BTW, I really love your latest post. It is absoflippinlutely excellent! Hi Lynn. Thank you my friend. He was indeed a man to be reckoned with and yet admired. Thanks again for your kind comments. Hi Daryl. The guitar solo was brief but I had a great time playing guitar on this one. I very much appreciate the kind words.

A beautiful song indeed and a great story. Your vocal presentation is excellent.

I have to agree with Starise (above) -- luv the addition of the drums and you are indeed the man when it comes to the synths. However, I do have to be careful in basking in the light of the moon. I always fear that I too will become a bit more furry and that my canine teeth may start to grow (this statement followed by the howl of a wolf). ?

Great start Jon! You have gotten some good advice in the comments above. My only comment would be that there is a lot of competition between the instrumentation and vocals. I am not sure if the female voice is intended to be the lead voice or if this is intended to be more of a group sound. A wee bit of tweeking (EQ'ing and or panning) on this might help. Anyway, good start, great song, and I look forward to hearing the final product. Cheers

Ahhhh, music for my soul!! Good stuff pal! I luv those background sounds.

Hi Phillip. John Lee Hooker is indeed Chicago Blues by way of the Delta and Detroit. However, the C. Blues are very eclectic including such artists as Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Willie Dixon, Howlin' Wolf, Jimmy Reed, etc. Again, great work on this Delta style song.

Thanks Tom! He was a man admired by many for his morality, kindness, and compassion. The Elwin Wilson story was one that stuck with me for a long time. Both brave men for choosing to do the correct action. Hi Joad. Thanks for listening and your comments. One last time indeed. The last time sure was different from the first time. Thank you tom. I appreciate your comments. We have indeed lost a great one! Hi Bjorn. Thanks very much for your kind comments. I wish this story had gotten out more. Being raised as a Christian the behaviour of these two men to me personifies the teachings found in the New Testament (kindness, caring, compassion and love). Hi Doug. It is hard to get consensus in Congress but when both parties have complements for this man --- well, he must have been doing something right. Thanks very much for listening and you kind comments.

I enjoyed this very much. Well done. You certainly have captured the sound of the Delta Blues and the southern Chitlin' Circuit sounds. I have been listening to the other Mississippi guy recently. Mississippi Fred McDowell. He is kind of a transition from the early Delta Blues (acoustic) to the Chicago Blues (electric). I love it all!

You made my morning Jesse. That lead guitar keeps the whole thing going and all the other sounds (including vocals) keep it interesting. I have mentioned the group Gang of Four before but right toward the end that guitar had the GoF feel. Keep 'em coming!

Hi Lee. I haven't seen you on the form for a while. This is a bit different for you. BTW, Dylan it is. I love the optimistic lyrics (the title is cool also). I am certainly not one to comment on mixes but to me it sounded good -- although, on my cheap h-phone the vocals (which were well done) could come up just a wee bit. BTW #2, the bass sounded good to me. Nice on Lee. I enjoyed the listen.

Impressive song Douglas. The lyrics are very good (luv that chorus). The vocals and harmonies were very nice indeed. Good work on the slide! It has inspired me to try learning this technique on my old 1960's Norma guitar (nice high action that should work well for slide).

Great video Bjorn. The video really captures the moment and your music perfectly fits the video. It is not loud and ominous sounding but almost soft. To me that better fits the matter of factness (that's probably not a word) of nature. I agree with you - it is just the way it its (however, I must admit I was pulling for the goose). I had a professor (a population ecologist) who would always state "... nature doesn't care about individuals but only populations." Impressive work!!!

Hi David. Ah'p"n"s is indeed an elusive thing. Sometimes it takes work to find it. Personally, I stopped worrying about the grass being greener on the other side of the fence and have accepted how it looks on my side of the fence --- one of the advantages of being an old retired fossil (lol). Thanks very much for listening and for the kind words!!!

I have seen a number of excellent tributes, on this forum, to individuals that have recently passed on. This is my tribute to a person that I admire -- U. S. House of Representative John Lewis. From all accounts he was a very kind, compassionate, moral, and dedicated man. The story (in this song) of the relationship between Elwin Wilson and Rep. Lewis is a powerful one that took courage from both men and demonstrated the behaviour that most religions encourage. I posted the song on this forum a few years ago (it is somewhere down the list on my SoundClick site) and this version has the video attached. I hope that you enjoy it. Thanks We All Live in the Same House https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWzFouJgsig

Hi tom. Thank you buddy. The point was hidden in the 3rd to last verse (or maybe second - somewhere near the end?) "It's what you make it to be." It probably took too many verses to get there. Mr. Sandman by the Chordettes? Cool - the intro does kind of have that flavour leading right into the Mr. Sandman phrase. Now that was a cool song. Thank you again for listening and for the kind words! Hey Bjorn. Every once in a while I have to try a different path no matter how short it might be. If there were a prize you would get it - the point was indeed "It's what you make it to be." The Catalina song --- gracious, the intro has a commonality to that song also. I guess I write very common songs. However, any copyright infringement is unintentional ? Thanks much for taking the time to listen and comment. Hi Douglas. Thank you very much for your comments. The vocals were particularly hard for me (a geriatric handicap) and required many takes. The solo was not planned but I just let the song take me were it wanted to go. Thanks again. Hi Allan. No sarcasm in this one. Just a bit of social observation and mild preaching (lol). The solo was not planned but just kind of happened. I'm glad that it worked out. I very much appreciate your kind comments and encouragement. Hey Wookiee. Not completely but to a large degree happiness is up to us. Thanks very much for your kind words. Stay safe everyone and wear those masks!

Well done! I love that guitar work that is panned left. It has that sound that often appears in the songs of Rokia Traore. I have tried to duplicate that sound but have failed miserably. You managed to capture that rhythmic push that is inherent in most west African music. The vocals sounded great. Well done indeed!!

Cool rocker Douglas. I love those background guitars when they come in. I luv the vocals and particularly the BGV's. I enjoy all of your songs and this is one of your best!!!

You paint a great aural picture with this song. I felt the littoral drift, the currents and eddies, and even the surf rushing up on the shore after the cresting of the wave. Excellent work Wookiee.