wow...very cool.....for me no matter the tune, what make separates the good tunes from the really really good tunes is if the honesty of the song peaks through...this was ultra convincing and just a home run in the department.
 
the song was meant to be...
 
great job!

Great collaboration!  The vocals + instrumentation are very well done and the mix is clear as crystal.  There indeed is a lot going on instrumentally in this number and it all works.

rebel007- Thanks for your comments!
 
You know, I didn't think Larry was going to be able to "fit" into this mix. I basically handed him a mix that was already busy and in my thinking it had few holes in it to play. I even offered to trim it down on my guitar part. I was amazed when I got it back! He made it fit and made it better IMO.
 
You'll laugh when you hear how I tracked the vocals. I had a few  mics set up already- a Sterling ST55 I think and an MXL 661. I tracked my guitar on those mics in stereo. When I was ready to try a vocal I thought to myself, what the heck I'll just use the same mics to see what happens. I had fully intended to use better mics and this was just an "experiment"...so I pulled them in, adjusted the levels and tracked both at the same time...and very surprisingly...it worked :)
 
thepogue- Thanks I appreciate!
 
Freddy J- Thanks Freddy J ! I appreciate your comments and listening!

This song works so well because of the convincing vocal.  It sounded big and the acoustics jump out of the speakers.  You have a knack for this style, it seems.  Take a bow, you two!

This is a strong song - well done. I think it would have made a great Christmas tune - has a very classic sound to it. All the instruments are well-played and the mix is perfect.

Tim/Larry:
  I really love the interaction of this song elements.  Very creative and celtic-ish.  Everything sat well in the mix on my speakers.  Very nice stuff.  Good to hear Larry's handiwork in there as well.  Good one!

What a great song and production!  I love the lyrics and playing.  It sounds perfect on my system here in my studio.  You both really nailed this. 
Excellent work.  I love it.
At times, I could hear some percussion to hold down the fort but it is not necessary at all.  
Brilliant job.
 

I liked it, I would mix up the melody a bit more, and throw on some harmonies, but overall it was good. 
 
H-

Hey, Tim and Larry,
 
Excellent work on this great 70's style folk song that reminds me of a nice cross between CSN's acoustic guitar work with Harry Chapin's vocals!
 
Great work on the vocals and acoustic rhythm, Tim and it's always a pleasure to hear Larry's beautiful, tasty guitar work woven throughout a song!
 
Fantastic collab, guys!
Bob
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I thought Jack Black was singing for a second lol.  The acoustic guitar sounds really crisp...really nice.  Hmm a couple of seconds of Battle of Evermore, I thought I heard.  I liked the "bagpipes".
 
Nice Job Ben