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Hey Tony... haven't seen you around in a while! Simple and under-produced? Yeah, it is to an extent. But heck, it still sounds really good, and in no small part due to the vocals! While not bathed in FX they still come across so well within the track. And the melody isn't so bad either. 
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Voda La Void
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Damn you totally sucked me into this song. I'm usually a little turned off by this genre but it's very catchy and beautifully sung. And then that chord progression you break into is just sweet as hell. I was hooked and it's still bouncing around my head. Nice work.
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dcumpian
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Very well done! That's about a perfect love song for someone. While underproduced, it is in no way "rough".
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Fantastic vocal as always Tony, beautifully sung, lead and backing vocals. There's a guy called Lemar who has hits over here in a similar style, but he's not as good as you...
I found the drum pattern a little distracting in the first minute or so, but it blended in after a while.
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markno999
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Tony,
Great work, like the "under-produced" vibe. I wish my over-produced stuff sounded that good:)
I did think the drums were a little over-powering, distracting from the vocals to some extent. Also, the drums seems to be a bit wet in comparison to the rest of the track, however, if you pull them back won't be noticeable.
"The Good" came up right after, love that song...
Regards
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twisted6s
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Thank you my friends!!  I lowered the snare and the kick..just a tad, enough to give me the pump I need and take SOME of the overpowering aspect away. "Cause at the end of the day I like my drums to kick a little butt
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All you need are some birds in the background chirping away and it fits right in on Innervisions!
Pipes sound boss.
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Kicks Major A**
You got it Roy!!!
Have you ever though about shortening this? Maybe 2:45ish?
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Johnbee58
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Wow, Tony! This is great in every way. Love your voice and the harmony is beautiful. I'm sure this was a wonderful Valentine's Day gift to the one you love. John B.
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Excellent Tony - vocals are amazing as usual but the dry treatment is fabulous.
Reminds me of early Prince which is no bad thing in my book.
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Freddy J
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I am driven by songs with a lot of rhythm but in spite of that, you sure drew me into this song. Your delivery of the vocals was outstanding. I add my appreciation to the minimalist treatment of this number.
Excellent stuff Tony!!!
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twisted6s
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I thank you my friends!!
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Less is more quite often.
I like it.
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Killer vocals (as usual) Tony.
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twisted6s
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I'm tryin' my friends Thank you!
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arlen2133
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This is beautiful.. Have always been impressed with your musical biorhythm. It's just IN YOU... And this one doesn't deviate. Also love the minimalist approach. And I make a request? MORE!!!
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arlen2133
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Okay.. Was playing this song (again) and then let it play (next song: "The Good")...
I'm hooked! Dude!!!
This is good good good!!! (in your own words be it)...
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As always Tony a pleasure to listen to your work, nice all round topped off with that voice of yours excellent stuff.
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Know in the biblical sense? I'd like to know you.
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Wow, that's really good. I'll play this for my wife she really loves music like this. You have a great style and voice.
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Tony, rather than look at this as "under produced", I see it as a textbook example of self restraint which is hard for many of us self-produced songwriters to attain. Your great songwriting and performances make this a classic song, imo. I hope it produced the desired results ;)
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twisted6s
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The song, performance, and production are great. That Gmaj7 into a Db7 is very cool...wasn't expecting that. And also the second time around how you go from the F#m to Em (instead of regular E). Nice to hear.
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String Jammer
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Tony,
No matter what, you always manage to pull off something great! This song is very up close and personal and that makes it special. Keep on tearing it up!
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kevinwal
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Great performance and a beautiful song in its own right! I really love the sound of this track, aside from the awesome performance. It somehow works to sound close and intimate even with those hammering drums, which I also dig quite a lot. Really inspiring stuff!
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twisted6s
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Thank you my brothers😊😊
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