Yep. It all seems to land on my driveway and to top it all off, the plow come and make a huge 5 ft pile at the end of my driveway. We got 19 inches of heavy wet snow. It took about 5 hours over two days. I'm about half way between Boston and Providence near Guilette Stadium.

Now I get to spend the next week or so scooping the damned water that puddles up at the end of my driveway. Luckily I turn it into my daily workout. Scoop, walk around the block, Scoop etc.

So a forum member demanded I come and check this out...and I'm so glad he did. (thanks philz!)

Geno, this is fantastic. I wanted to just say "wow" and go, but I can't bring myself to do it. So you''ll need to sit through a long post from me here. LOL!

The good stuff: Your musicianship and performances have always been top notch...from the first day I met you and was turned onto your music. This of course does not disappoint.

You can now also add "production" to your list of fantastic talents. I remember when I first met you and we worked together on a few things production wise. Well young grass-hopper, you don't need me or anyone else now. This is not a mix you do 300 times and get lucky with on try 301. This is a mix that shows you "get it" now brother. I'm so porud of you, you have no idea.

I'd bet this mix took way less time than people may think where as when I first listened to your stuff a few years back, something like this would have taken as long or longer than the actual recording/performance. See how much easier it is when you know what to listen for? One question...where's the sub low in the bass? Hahahaha! Right....it's totally not there anymore because "you get it" now. See how much that stuff can help when you know how to listen to things? Seriously brother, you kept my interest the whole way through and I loved every minute of this and I can't even tell you how happy I am to see you deliver this form of production and execution. If I could hug you, I truly would. So here's a virtual tour hug from afar my friend! :)

The one iffy thing: I have no problems with this mix at all. However, those drums are still not quite behaving like I would have hoped. I'm wondering if it may be the drum module you're using not having enough hits to where it's re-triggering the same ones a bit too often? I'm still hearing a little roboticism on some of the snare and tom hits. It's not bad, but it's still there and was the only thing that lept out at me.

I have a theory I'd like to try with you so we can test how these drums are really translating. I'm going to email you a midi of me playing my V-Drums kit. I'd like to have you add your drum module you used on this with the same kit to it and send me an mp3 of it back so I can hear what it's doing with real human hits being done.

From there, if by chance it IS triggering as it should be, we know that this artifact is coming by way of how things are being programmed. To fix this issue...well, let's just say I have the fix for it and will send it to you if we find out your issue is due to how things are being programmed. I have to get to bed now as I have a big show tonight in one of the Casino's in PA doing our VH tribute set....but when I get home, if I'm not too beat up, I'll jump on my kit and send you something. If I have something here already, I'll send that...which I just may, I'll check. But you'll definitely hear from me in a day or so with a file. If you're interested in doing with me that is?

From there, once we know the source of the problem, I have an idea on what will fix this for you once and for all. Excellent job Geno...this was definitely one of the best songs on the forum and your best ever in my opinion. Incredible guitar playing, vocals, orchestration, arrangement, execution and of course, a mix to die for. You're one of the most talented guys I've ever met and I hope one day I'll be able to tell you that in person. :)

-Danny

Geno, this is amazing and an incredible piece of work.

Your production skills and musicianship are right up with the best on this forum and that's saying something.

You are indeed a musical genious. 

This is one of the best songs on the forum right now? 

 Awesome, as always guitars are top notch, but wow so is everything else. Top shelf sounding production

Incredible sound! I am blown away. 

Bob - Thanks for you great comments.  I DIDN'T know about the reunion concert!!!  Thanks for passing that along.  I would love to go, but probably won't be able to squeeze it in:( 

Danny - I'll email you.

mancelot, ohgrant - Thank you!

Dan - Thanks - yes I do love the song!

this is incredible, its a master piece for sure.
I haven't heard anything quite like it, the violins coming in at almost 8 minutes into the song ?
why aint I surprised?

its just full of surprises and the guitar work is just excellent.

not sure how to explain my admiration for this song, wonderful

I normally don't listen to a song that's  9 minutes and 39 seconds.

worth every second.