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Please add me to the list of kudos given above. This is an absoflippinlutely top notch production --- instrumentation, vocals, mix, performance --- well, it all was just doggone brilliant! Oh yea, you made those Fenders sound great!

What a great tune!!! The melody really pulls one in to the song and your vocal performance is excellent, as are the BGV's. Excellent song Allan!

You and your group have really captured the sound of the electric Blues. The band is doing a great job on the instrumentation and your vocals are excellent. Love that live sound. How about doing a tour in Florida --- I would like to see you live!

I remember my reaction to this song when you posted it without the video. This beautiful song really captured me. There was nothing about it that I didn't like -- vocals, instrumentation, lyrics, mix, etc. The video really enhances visually a beautiful aural work!!!!

I also found this to be a very "feel good song." There used to be a show that ran on US television for a while that was called Due South. This reminds me of some of the background music that was done on this series. Very nice indeed!!

This did seem to have a "dash of India" and did indeed sound very well done on my system. It had a very large cinematic sound and would be great background music for a mystery or adventure flick. Nice one!

This was indeed a very touching tribute to your grandparents. The pictures by themselves told a story but the music/lyrics really nailed it down. I am sure that they would be proud of what you have done. I have been doing a little genealogical search on my family (England, Ireland, and Scotland) and it always amazes me the courage that they must have had to leave home, often with very little, and were able to successfully make a new life in a new country. Well done my friend!!

Thank you Gary. I very much appreciate your taking the time to listen and also appreciate your comments. Hi Steve. Naw, you didn't miss the ball at all. In fact, I am surprised that this number hasn't already moved over to page 2. I am really glad that you liked it. I rather like songs that tell a story and have a point, even if obliquely,. That was my attempt on this song and I hope that it came across. Thanks again for not only listening but for your comments also. Hi Douglas. Not bad, you were half right with your guess on what I was playing. For the rhythm guitars I was indeed using a Strat; however, for the lead I used a Telecaster. Fenders do have a distinctive sound. Thanks very much for listening and for your encouragement!

Ok --- no social observations in this song (is that a sigh of relief that I hear?). It is just a simple story about a cat that is not a complete loner but does enjoy some time away from the "madding crowd". I hope that you enjoy it and maybe you might even relate a bit. No it is not self-descriptive ------- well, maybe just a wee fraction of a decimal place? I had some trouble in loading this song on SoundClick but the staff were great in helping fix the problem. As always feedback, comments, suggestions, etc. will be appreciated. LONE WOLF https://www.soundclick.com/bands3/default.cfm?bandID=963481

Now this was an interesting idea that you had! This was a bloody long song but breaking it up into various vignettes with differing structures kept me listening the whole way through. I'm not sure why but the clip around the 5:00 minute mark reminded me a bit of the Gang of Four song "Anthrax". I was expecting a second lead voice with different lyrics to come in with the main vocal.

Ha! ---- Good one!! You have captured the Chicago style in this number. Nice harp playing in this number, the instrumentation pushes the song right along -- and --- your vocal gives feeling to the lyrics and creates some entertainment also. I felt like I was at the gig diggin' the Blues and drinking a cold one. The topic is one I can identify with having done a Bluesy number some where down the list of my SoundClick site songs called "In the Doghouse Again". Coooool!!!

I echo the comments above. This is indeed an interesting composition --- complex, interesting arrangement, good lyrics, and your vocal presentation complements all of this. Nice one!!!

I don't know how I missed this one but I'm very glad that I did indeed find it. The vocals are indeed wonderful and you have captured the emotion of the lyrics in your presentation without over selling the song. Excellent job!

Hi Wookiee. I am glad that you enjoyed the song. Thanks for taking the time to respond and for the kind words. Hey ABull. Thanks very much for responding and your kind comments. I too look forward to hearing a new one from you!!!

I love songs that tell a story and your lyrics and vocals certainly kept me wrapped up in the story. The melancholy instrumentation really complements the story and melody, and the harmonies are also well dong. I don't normally appreciate "strings" in a song (my stupid quirk) but I must admit they really fit perfectly in your song. Lovely song -- well done!

Hoo- hah!!!! This is one of my new fav.'s from you. It really has an enormous sound and is one heck of a rocker. The guitars that come in about mid-way in the song (one at ~1:30 and the other about ~1:50) really add an edge to the song. I think that the mix is spot on and the vocals (lead and BGV) are excellent. BTW, the lead toward the end --- coooool!

Kind of a funky beat to a cool blues song. I really like the use of the muted horn that you put in and that is a neat effect that you put on that one guitar. The vocals are well done in a style that gives the whole presentation kind of a "slinky" feel. Cool song and very well done!!!

I must echo the comments above. I found both songs relaxing and well done. If this is your first effort with the harp then well done!!

I have to agree with SPAK above --- "DON'T TOUCH IT !!" Thelonious Monk once advised an up and coming jazz singer to not focus so much on being perfect but concentrate on putting her emotion and style into the songs that she was doing. You certainly have achieved putting emotion and style into your song. It sound great.

Hi Paul. Thanks for listening and for your kind comments. I used the good old Cakewalk TTS-1 for the MIDI. I do struggle with MIDI so I am glad that the horns turned out OK. Hey John. I appreciate your taking the time to comment. I appreciate what you are saying. As I have matured, I've come to the realization that life is to doggone short to be full of hate and spend all of your time being angry. This also brings to mind another old saying: "Aging is a heck of a price to pay for maturity" --- there is some truth to that also. I have used that quote from the "street philosopher" Rodney King on a couple of songs. It is a simple question but certainly relevant. Thanks again.

Hi Lynn. Thanks very much for your input -- it is very much appreciated. It has been a long time since I got out to listen to live music in a nice intimate venue or any venue for that matter. I better get out before I forget what it is supposed to sound like. Thanks again! Hi Tom. You really have some great ears! I went back and listened and you were absoflippinlutely right. I used the Waves L1 + Ultramaximizer on the drums (primarily with the intent of increasing the sound) but I over compensated. Thanks for pointing that out. In fact, thanks for all of your insight. Although I got off track on this one, it is nice to know that I didn't get too far off track. Hey Jesse. Peace, love, and understanding. It is an old phrase but it is still relevant. Thanks a lot for taking the time to listen. I appreciate the kind words. I didn't use any thing fancy for the horns --- just the Cakewalk TTS-1 (Alto and Baritone Saxophones). Hummm, an oxymoron --- it certainly seems like it to me. Hey Bob. Thanks very much for the comments! They are much appreciated. I do struggle with MIDI, so I'm glad that the horns worked out. Thanks again pal.

I dunno --- maybe it is because as a wee little rug rat I was diggin' on beatnik music-poetry. I love the dissonance in this song. The whole number just bleeds angst, at least IMHO! The only nit that I have is -- maybe, the vocals should come forward a bit? I couldn't catch them all but then again, I'm old!! I always look forward to your stuff Jesse.

Great sound on this song. You have made a great start on what will be a real rocker!!!

Super mix on this song!! There is something about the melody of this song that is really attractive, and the vocal presentation fits perfectly. Nice One!!!

A very cool song and well done! As mentioned above it is kind of a dark message but the lyrics really tell a story that captures one's attention. Nice one!!