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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/03/27 21:53:35
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Just beautiful Tony. Wonderful job on the song, lyrics and production. Excellent, deep, meaningful to me - precious things don't have a lifetime guarantee. Love your voice too. Rimshot
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/03/28 10:25:31
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Always worth the wait, this is smokin Tony! As always your vocals are sensational and this one has that little more emotional depth in it. Lovin the harmony on the word danger and the drums take it up another rung. Awesome. Cian
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/03/28 11:06:15
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This is one of the loveliest songs I've heard in a long time. Everything is first class in this production. I agree with Rimshot about the beautiful lyrics. I'll be playing this several more times.
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/03/28 20:09:01
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Rimshot, Cian, and Lynn thank you for taking the time to listen :-)
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/03/28 20:54:34
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Lovely song with terrific lyrics. Your vocals are really great as are the harmonies. Interesting intro also. Top notch job. Freddy J
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/03/28 22:40:49
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Tony from the first bumps through the first woooooos you had me. Dynamite track. Guitars are beautiful. Strings are superb. Singing is... F-F-F-F-Fantastic.
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/03/28 23:39:27
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Everything is first class in this production.
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/03/29 08:00:28
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+1 on what everyone else said. Masterful craftsmanship. Best vocal we've heard yet from you. Listening on my Vaio speakers (which always will betray everything but the best mixed tunes), there seems there is a buildup around 400hz that is causing some distracting booming.
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/03/29 08:36:23
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/03/29 13:30:13
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Tony, it has been said many times, but you are a damn good singer, and you really should be well-known. This is stunning, love the production..through headphones I'm getting your lead vocal up close, and the acoustic guitar behind is really '3-D'...can't really describe it, but it's great mixing. Love it.
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/03/29 16:03:37
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awesome vocal. you really need to get on the X Factor US or whatever it is. interesting to hear you in something not so overtly chart orientated. it realy indicates the issue with my behringer actives i think. great song
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/03/29 16:27:19
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Man, you shouldn't be giving this stuff away! Really this is top, top drawer - vocals, lyrics, song structure, performance, production. Thanks for posting Tony, you have a new fan! Bill
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/03/29 19:34:38
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hi tony wow excellent vocals well done great mix very heart felt thanks for shareing eric
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/03/29 20:39:45
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Well done! I myself would wait a few days and even add more parts (instrumental) perhaps to it and blow it on out full throttle - but still the same as it is now. Well done!
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/03/29 20:57:26
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Ok, that's about as beautiful as a song gets. The heartbeat was a bit loud in my monitors but that's a nit pick. I would have liked to hear the bass and drums come in a bit sooner but that's personal taste. Here's what I want you to know. Man, that was great! Your vocals are always top notch and the way you mix up your harmonies and bgv just gives me chills. It is a top notch tune and production, buddy!!!
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/03/29 22:27:14
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Beautiful! I like the simplicity of the mix. It brings forth the power of the lyric and the vocal performance.
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/03/29 22:31:16
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This is awesome Tony. There's no part of it I don't love.
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/03/30 08:05:53
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you are a master Tony! awesome work! I love it! man your vox are just incredible! production is sweet! guitar are excellent! love the end build up when the drums come in. bass sounds great there. really great work!
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/03/30 08:21:35
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jamesyoyo +1 on what everyone else said. Masterful craftsmanship. Best vocal we've heard yet from you. Listening on my Vaio speakers (which always will betray everything but the best mixed tunes), there seems there is a buildup around 400hz that is causing some distracting booming. Ditto.... Very impressive vocal work. At first I thought this is a female singer the way it came in so smooth, high, and delicate, then as you started, I said, no..... that's Tony being freaking amazing....! I also agree on the distracting booming. The heartbeat I think is the issue. When I turn the bass down all the way, everything else is crystal. Great job writing this.... what else can I say? I like it.
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/03/31 05:11:00
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Hey, Tony, It's great to see you back on the forum, buddy, and this song is really fantastic! I'm on my second listen. Terrific songwriting, spectacular vocals and harmonies as always, and the production and mix are totally pro sounding and radio ready. You should definitely have a record contract, my friend, this is absolutely stellar! Have a great weekend! Bob
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/03/31 10:47:05
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Hi Tony, Man, this is just fantastic in all respects. Writing, production, performances, etc...great, great, great!
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/03/31 12:01:32
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Total quality Tony, not a lot more to say, you have just raised the bar for soul singing on the forum ... great choice of instrumentation too...
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/03/31 18:39:10
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Hey Tony This has to be my new Twisted favorite. The performance arrangement and lyrics are just FANTASTIC. I agree with the others your lead vocals and harmonies are just STELLAR. Love the tempo and flow of this piece along with the catchy hook. The mix sounds great on my end. I like the warmth/air this mix has. I think the warmth is due to the fact your highs are in control and not over taking mid/low ends of this mix. If I had to nit and this is nit-picking I wish your Orchestra samples had a more realistic feel. Tony, you need the real deal this song should be heard. Nit #2 the snare. I don't know if it's loud in the mix or dry but it is sitting loud and proud up front. I would pull it back a bit. I also didn't care for the tone. A bit bright compared to the rest of the mix/other instruments. For such a warm piece a vintage not as snappy tone IMO would sound better. Tony you really have a OUTSTANDING piece of work. You are the man, KUDOS! LATER Kev
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/04/01 12:53:16
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Tony, Agree with all the other postive comments. This is about as good as it gets....Really outstanding. Definitely a commercially viable song and performance. Regards
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/04/01 14:40:56
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Hey Tony glad to see/hear you back in these parts. Best vocalist in these parts bar none and the rest isn't too shabby either ! How you're not a global superstar is a total mystery to me.
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/04/01 14:48:55
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Hi Tony, excellent production man, very slick, this has got to be a hit somewhere ; ) Rik
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/04/01 15:34:17
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This is very cool. Nice job all round, the heartbeat is very solid here. Like it Thanks for sharing.
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/04/01 20:19:22
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What a great arrangement/song/ production... lovely vocals... Outstanding... I'd love to hear your voice on my new song "Spring Forward"
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Re:"Precious Things"
2012/04/01 21:15:19
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Wow Tony, you are just so talented. Your voice is sweet and displays such emotion. Beautiful man.
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