Chaz - thanks for your encouraging words. To be referred to as a 'fine mixer' by you is a complement in the highest order.

I am just giving credit to where credit is due, Dan. You really have done a great job mixing these tunes.

Wow, excellent job...her voice sounds great and what a wonderful mix!!
Beautiful!!!

Regards
Jason

Dan if you have time I'd like to follow up with one or two more questions about your accosutic guitar recording technique. I am really struggling and I suspect it is because I don't have good equipment (guitar/mic/ - no pre-amp etc). Would like to shoot you an email. I am kiwisdontdrinktea at yahoo.com. Only if you have time. I know we're all busy . Thanks much.

Hi Dave,

I'm glad you enjoy the song. Thanks for listening.

Believe it or not, we have an acoustic version of this song that we do live all the time. We just haven't recorded it, yet. I agree that it's a good idea.

Michael from Japan recorded the piano and I don't know what kind it is. I'll wait for Dan to answer that question.

Thanks,
Amy

Daniel,

Beautiful is gorgious! What more can I say?

Maybe I'll just say, "Love Amy's voice!"

ORIGINAL: amyhazer

Abbey - thanks for the kind words. I appreciate your encouragement.

Thanks,
Amy

WOW, your hubby is one "lucky" fellow.

ORIGINAL: danhazer

WOW, your hubby is one "lucky" fellow.

Yes I know. It amazes me sometimes how I was given so much and yet was deserving of so little...I count my blessings daily. God is good.

If you liked Beautiful, you should also listen to Amy's songs:

Lies and Compassion.

And He being the King of Arts, it sould also be easy for the deaf to hear and blind to see the blessings you've received through your imitation of the Son.

Humility is good,
Jeff

BTW, I'm not from around here originally, so I'm stumped. What's a hazer? Seems to apply to both of you. Care to comment?

I used to play in a local band called "Maricopa Haze." We played around town at places like, The Fine Line, Bogart's, Brewbakers, Bunkers and other nightclubs. The people who were in the band and the fans of the band were called "hazers." It met its demise in 2002, but the term "hazer" has somehow just stuck around. I have a ton of recordings I made from that band using SONAR, but I have not been inclined to share them with forum people.

Thanks for the vote of confidence regarding Rocketown - their A&R people will be reviewing her demo.

Thanks again,

ORIGINAL: danhazer
I used to play in a local band called "Maricopa Haze." We played around town at places like, The Fine Line, Bogart's, Brewbakers, Bunkers and other nightclubs. The people who were in the band and the fans of the band were called "hazers." It met its demise in 2002, but the term "hazer" has somehow just stuck around.

You know, I was guessing that it had to do either with a band or a hockey team. It all makes sense now... thanks for explaining!

I have a ton of recordings I made from that band using SONAR, but I have not been inclined to share them with forum people.

I bet they would sound good and be fun to hear, too. But I see one aspect of your dilemma, at least... if all of a sudden they got "noticed", who would perform them??

Thanks for the vote of confidence regarding Rocketown - their A&R people will be reviewing her demo.

That's excellent.

I bet they would sound good and be fun to hear, too. But I see one aspect of your dilemma, at least... if all of a sudden they got "noticed", who would perform them??

Frankly Carlos, I'm not all too proud of the stuff I did with the 'Hazers.' There were a few bright spots, but there was a lot of extraneous guitar solos, pounding drums, and - well - me on lead vocals. I'm not a bad singer, don't get me wrong, I just don't have the 'lead singer vibe' if you take my meaning. And while Amy helped out on vocals, it was just is not up to the level that Amy's stuff is. She is WAY better.

Thanks again,