Nice catchy hook.  Good job Janet and Jimmy!  I like the sound of the acoustic also
-Mike

finaly got to a point with the acoustic where I said
that's enough

I know exactly what you are saying there. I think all of us in this forum fall into the trap of allowing the perfect to get in the way of the very good. And it is not distracting or detrimental, it is just there. I probably would have not noticed were it not for the recent computer problem on this end, kinda like when you hear the first squeak in a new car and suddenly you can hear every little noise, eventually you either turn the radio up louder or go completely out of your mind.

So, no worries, but it is good to know it was not just in between my own ears....I'm not losing my mind. Or am I?

Later
Albert

Really great stuff Janet.

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Janet,
 
This is great – a perfect blend of a simple but sweet melody and touching heartfelt lyrics. Vocal is super as well. No matter how you analyze it, break it down or tweak it, at the core of it all, it’s a really good song that has a life of it’s own. Bravo to you and bravo to Jimmy for adding his gift to your music. Of all I’ve heard from you, this one really rings my bell.

There are times when it just dosen't matter if things aren't so tight and polished and perfect. The vibe is all that matters. This ballad is a perfect example. And even though I would be tempted to suggest vocals "a la Crosby Still and Nash" or this and that, I certainly would not change anything at all for fear of losing that magical vibe. Janet, I am impressed. This is a beautiful ballad. Jimmy, there you go again with that rich, lush and smooth signature sound of yours. Great collab and please, both of you take a bow. I am giving you a standing ovation. Bravo!

Regards,
jc

Mark--yep, I figured it was my turn to take the easy road for a change.  And I just LOVE not having to deal with the mix!  :-)  I hear ya about the big ending.  Who knows where this will go.  But I personally like it the way it is.  Something about hearing someone else sing and play my song without me having to pull my hair out over it...well, it's a good feeling. :-)

Thanks Freddy.  Those lyrics (the fact that I could write them) even surprised me!  ;-)

Thanks Mike.  I love it when things come together like this.  Doesn't happen often enough, but it's nice when it does!  :-)

No, you're not, Albert.  Not quite yet anyway. :-)

Thanks Tim.   But 90% of the praise goes to Jimmy for this one.

Thank you Manny.  I'm really glad you enjoyed it. 

Thanks so much, JC.  I appreciate it.  I was just floored when he sent me this yesterday.  Another collab that just 'happened.'  And so extremely well-done. 

Nicely written, executed and captured what more can I say.

Thanks for sharing.

 Very well done. Great job on all accounts.

I like the topic too.

minor timing glitches, and lyrical flow issues in a few places.... but no big deal.

Alegria


There are times when it just dosen't matter if things aren't so tight and polished and perfect. The vibe is all that matters. This ballad is a perfect example. And even though I would be tempted to suggest vocals "a la Crosby Still and Nash" or this and that, I certainly would not change anything at all for fear of losing that magical vibe. Janet, I am impressed. This is a beautiful ballad. Jimmy, there you go again with that rich, lush and smooth signature sound of yours. Great collab and please, both of you take a bow. I am giving you a standing ovation. Bravo!

Regards,
jc

     Thanks JC
          You make a very good point. Its funny that sometimes
perfect doesn't sound as good. I usually am extremely
critical of myself. These performances are all me and were
only meant to be scratch tracks. The thing is I went at this
so hard.

   After I did all the scratch tracks it was going to be time
to get to work on the song. Quantize, pitch fix. do this,
do that and on and on. But something happened in me
I just said "no" I aint going to do that.

  There are just things that I didnt do but it seems
weird to look back at it now. I usually am thinking
about fixing a track as I'm playing it. You know?
laying down the piano knowing all along it's going
to be quantized.

 Nope no quantizing was done on the piano. Then I
was doing the harmonies thinking the same
thing, yeah? I'll be pitch fixing those babies.
Nope. no pitch fix.

  There are just so many things I didn't do. No master
comp or limiting is another. I'm actually amazed at
the outcome given the fact that this was done in about
one day and a half start to finish.

  It's much like "my maker" took over and said this
is how its going to be. It totally drained me both
emotionally and physically. A song was born when
janet wrote it. I wasn't planning on being the singer
or the piano player and certainly not being the only
player.

  But something happened I took over as if this was in
my hands and I will take charge. The thing is I think
this was actualy in the hands of "you know who"
and I happened to be the do'r.

   Completion of it is almost sad. It's like what will
I do now? That happened to me once before
and it was downright depressing. however
this time it don't feel so bad.

  I need some rest right now, I feel like I've ran
a marathon or something. It's funny, Janet
sent me this email and said "you asked for it"
in it was this song.

  I think her and the man above ganged up on me.
she sent me the song and he said "jimmy" this is what
you are going to do with it.

  Thank you so much for the kind words and for your
support. I'm truly glad to know you. And not only that
but you are such an asset to the songs forum too.

  I'll take a bow for you but it feels weird to do it.
I just don't feel like it was jimmys skill. Maybe
his passion. Yeah that's it passion.

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