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Re: 'Hard Times'
October 02, 18 6:36 PM
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I really liked the variations in this as played under the constant vocal. Guitar playing is well done. The reverb/delay took me back a little but after another listen I decided it fits the tune very well. I can tell you weren't monkeying around here 
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Re: 'Hard Times'
October 02, 18 7:07 PM
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Re: 'Hard Times'
October 07, 18 11:32 PM
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Lovely song and everything fit really well. Enjoyed vocals....recorded/mixed very well. Very nice guitar work James....a bit of Mark Knopfler mixed in there.  Top shelf stuff gents. Cheers!!
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Re: 'Hard Times'
October 08, 18 11:24 AM
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Thanks Mesh! Funny you should mention MK, his guitar on Romeo & Juliet was a direct inspiration for the original chord sequence (although it sounds nothing like it!)
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Re: 'Hard Times'
October 08, 18 12:13 AM
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how about a video to go with this one? Maybe a video with monkeys
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Re: 'Hard Times'
October 08, 18 12:45 AM
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Good idea.
I didn't know you liked monkeys.
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October 08, 18 12:50 AM
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Good idea.
I didn't know you liked monkeys.
only the ones with tails
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Re: 'Hard Times'
October 09, 18 0:34 PM
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What a pleasant song to listen to (my sentence structure is horrible though). This is a song that really presents a lot ---- great lyrics and vocals, great arrangement and instrumentation, and the mix is clear as a bell.
Excellent stuff gentlemen!!!
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Re: 'Hard Times'
October 09, 18 5:13 PM
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Thank you Freddy
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Re: 'Hard Times'
October 17, 18 7:07 PM
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Good one, gents. A really clean production as per usual, with lots of hooky lines and stuff floating in and out (is that an organ or something else?). I also liked the tremolo guitar parts and how they sat in the mix. Overall just a great piece of pure pop goodness.
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Re: 'Hard Times'
October 17, 18 7:49 PM
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Thanks very much Steve, that's kind of you
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Re: 'Hard Times'
October 17, 18 11:29 PM
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James and Daryl - this is just fantastic - one of the best collabs I've heard hear. I tip my hat to both of you.
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Re: 'Hard Times'
October 18, 18 7:16 AM
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Re: 'Hard Times'
October 18, 18 11:46 AM
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Wow, thanks Mark!
Yeah, thanks Mark - very kind of you.
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Re: 'Hard Times'
October 18, 18 12:57 AM
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Wow, very cool in every way. Interesting instrumentation, great sounds (is that a synth bass? If not, what kind and how did you record it- it’s got so much punch and clarity). Vocals are excellent. Very pro sounding. It has a strange 80s pop thing - I mean that in a good way. I wish I could make such clean, well balanced recordings - awesome job.
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Re: 'Hard Times'
October 18, 18 8:42 PM
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Thanks Manny! Yes, synth bass by Daryl.
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Re: 'Hard Times'
October 18, 18 10:13 PM
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Thanks Manny! Yes, synth bass by Daryl.
Played on my keyboard It's one of the NI basses for Kontakt. Not at home and I can't remember which.
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Re: 'Hard Times'
October 18, 18 11:47 PM
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Thanks. A great sounding patch. Nice playing also!
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Re: 'Hard Times'
October 20, 18 9:35 PM
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Nice clean mix guys. I like the subtle reggae feel too. Good job.
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Re: 'Hard Times'
October 21, 18 7:30 AM
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Re: 'Hard Times'
October 29, 18 5:55 PM
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Even though, late to the party, I'm glad I caught up with this gem. This works on every level for me. I'm going to have to add this to my party list!
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Re: 'Hard Times'
October 29, 18 6:09 PM
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Re: 'Hard Times'
November 03, 18 1:42 AM
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This sounds great! Reminds me of Island style music on vacation. Enjoyed hearing this one very much!
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Re: 'Hard Times'
November 03, 18 8:29 AM
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Re: 'Hard Times'
November 03, 18 9:20 AM
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Yeah thanks Bobby me old mate.
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Re: 'Hard Times'
November 11, 18 12:18 AM
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Nice song - great vocals, especially felt the middle 8.
Keep on popping 'em out.
Good Job!
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Re: 'Hard Times'
November 12, 18 3:21 PM
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Re: 'Hard Times'
November 12, 18 4:07 PM
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