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| halley by guitardogcar | 15 days ago |
 "...as he gave up the dove" -- such exceptional songwriting throughout. Wow. Keep 'em coming! Peace, Paul |
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| Condemning Me Just to See by Joanna | 8 months ago |
Such well-crafted lyrics and I love the rhyme scheme (a/b/b/a) -- nice touches throughout. A gem! Peace, Paul |
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| Sidewalks by Rusticalia | 9 months ago |
Nice flow to it, you're doing some great stuff on this site! Your songwriting is such a strength, I'm holding out for more of your tunes with your incredible storytelling. Peace, Paul |
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| Better Left Unsaid by Rusticalia | 9 months ago |
A home run all the way around. Wonderful lyrics, nice subdued delivery, a very rich piece! Peace, Paul |
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| Color Blind by PowerMatt | 10 months ago |
Love the energy and vibe, full of mojo and 150 proof! Wow, Matt Granz was in your band... Peace, Paul |
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| A Thousand Ways by UncletupeloFan | 10 months ago |
| Thanks so much for the kind words. Jesse, the pleasure was all mine, and I'll take this moment to say once again that your tune, "Leviathan", is one of my Top Three songs on icomp! Peace, Paul |
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| Little Boxes by jkane | 10 months ago |
This is great. I also have gotten hooked on this show after my boss recommended it -- burned through every episode back to back (thank you, Netflix). Peace, Paul |
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| Memories of "IF" by ShadowofNine | 10 months ago |
You have sold me on a genre other than folk, which is a tough sell for me! Most pieces like this lack structure, which my brother would tell me is what makes jazz such a creative outlet. This piece, however, has a really nice clean metering to it, and the horns reign everything in nicely. Just plain groovy! Great job. Peace, Paul |
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| SHATTERED (cover) by Barretok | 10 months ago |
Delivers nicely! Glad to see conversion of Dylan to becoming a Stone's fan is in motion... Peace, Paul |
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| Whiskey & Old Records by BossHook | 10 months ago |
Very nice piece! Really like the way this song moves along lyrically and dovetails well with the music. I have a soft spot for "whiskey-themed" tunes, and read a great quote in Esquire this month -- "the last whiskey never does what you wanted it to." Peace, Paul |
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| She Brings The Sun Inside by pete | 10 months ago |
Pete, a wonderful job and love the message. To create something as tangible as this for your daughter will certainly warm her long into adulthood where she will no doubt pour her love into her own children. Here's hoping that every dad who stops to listen will take the time to give an extra squeeze... Peace, Paul |
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| the echo of the sea by guitardogcar | 10 months ago |
| Erik, you did a great job on this as I knew you would! Your voice and style really lends itself to the mood of this poem. I understand the need to move the "icebergs" lines up to create the four line bridge. My vision of this was of a man drifting on a sailboat, lost at sea, happy one moment (fingers lazily drifting beneath the surface), fearful the next moment. Ain't love grand? You nailed it, my friend -- thanks so much for tackling this and bringing it to life! Peace, Paul |
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| Reaching by 8MonthMalfunction | 10 months ago |
Great sound! I would like to see the lyrics at some point, always like to read along to fully appreciate how a tune was built. Peace, Paul |
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| This Is The End by enicholsIC | 10 months ago |
sounds great, guys. Keep 'em coming! Peace, Paul |
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| Psalm 19 by enicholsIC | 10 months ago |
Inspirational indeed. Great job, bro. Peace, Paul |
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| this i believe by guitardogcar | 10 months ago |
Erik, I've been down with the flu over the weekend and just getting back onto icomp to check out the new postings -- always glad to see another tune from you and this one does not disappoint. Tremendous delivery and so heartfelt once again. Keep 'em coming! Peace, Paul |
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| A Case Of You by wal4uJR | 10 months ago |
| So much heart, really enjoyed it. Not often you hear of a Joni Mitchell song being a "family favorite" -- would you consider adopting me? That's a sign of good parenting over there... Peace, Paul |
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| Two Sides by 8MonthMalfunction | 10 months ago |
Great sound -- did not go where I thought it would, don't hear many piano-driven pieces with this vibe -- very original and solid work! Peace, Paul |
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| already saved by guitardogcar | 10 months ago |
Just listened to your entire library and this is the last one -- don't change a thing, love your work. You have a true gift. Peace, Paul |
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| rain, rain by guitardogcar | 10 months ago |
I feel like I just finished a very satisfying meal, and I'm a very picky eater. Peace, Paul |
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| 'bout the wind by guitardogcar | 10 months ago |
Has a little bit of the "Without Gravity" sound to it -- gets in your bloodstream immediately and rejuvenates. Another gem. Peace, Paul |
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| go away, come again by guitardogcar | 10 months ago |
If you were my neighbor, I would cut your grass for you to free up more time for you to keep making music. And I hate cutting the grass. Peace, Paul |
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| december (don't pass me by) by guitardogcar | 10 months ago |
would love to see you posting your lyrics -- it helps me to see how a song was built and sometimes gives me a little more insight into what you are saying. Your songs have a cool message and you have been a real find this morning -- a big fan. Peace, Paul |
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| sushi ninja by guitardogcar | 10 months ago |
Really? That old tired "Ninja Sushi" theme? If I had a nickel... Love the originality and range, full of fun and spirit, really enjoyed it. Peace, Paul |
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| tootsie roll by guitardogcar | 10 months ago |
Wow. Please put me on your mailing list for touring dates... Peace, Paul |
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| radio station - 108.1 by guitardogcar | 10 months ago |
This is the genre of music that I really love, although I am not happy that the average American now associates it with Gray's Anatomy, which I refuse to watch -- one bright result of the writer's strike. This song is in a perfect range for you and I love that you kept it simple and clean -- really showcases your lyrics and I love the whole vibe. Great tune! Peace, Paul |
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| Arc by mbehar | 10 months ago |
Charlie Brown is all grown up, enjoying a highball with Linus at the local watering hole. His wife Patty is home watching Chuck Jr., not quite as minty as she once was. This one really painted a picture for me  Peace, Paul |
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| Meditation Solare by ShadowofNine | 10 months ago |
A lot to love here, bold and fresh, very emotional. What more can you ask of any song? Keep 'em coming! Peace, Paul |
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| My Paradise by MusicLeft | 10 months ago |
| Outstanding, really enjoyed it! Peace, Paul |
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| All around the world (with Rinca) by macoco | 10 months ago |
I have not heard the original, but you definitely captured the Barry White vibe and this tune is really well done. Love the vox and background vox! It would take me ten years to make a song like this with no loops. Great job! Peace, Paul |
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| Apocalyptictronica by BossHook | 10 months ago |
The thing that really works for me on this one is the "country" element infused primarily through your vocals. This genre for me is usually a little too harsh -- you gave this chili a dollop of sour cream, which I need! I also really loved the lyrics, especially "Guard your soul with gilded soldiers, Stuff your pockets with four leaf clovers." I also liked the wide range of comments. You know that you're on to something good when people dissect the elements and (for lack of a better term) "invest" in the tune. This one gets under your skin, and you take ownership of it as you listen. It's like a 69 Barracuda that you park in a crowd, and everyone can't wait to look under the hood. Style to spare and instant favorite for me. Peace, Paul |
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| SUMMER NIGHT SMILES by Barretok | 10 months ago |
Love the lyrics! I'm a big fan of "slice of life" storytelling, and I agree with Boss that it is a ride through the barrio. The blonde caress of love -- that line is a diamond. Peace, Paul |
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| Lonely Street CARNIVAL v.2 by PurePerversity | 10 months ago |
love the palette that you created here -- each color so carefully chosen and placed delicately into the mix. The entire arc of the piece is metered out very nicely, right up to the perfect abrupt ending. The labor of love comes through on this loud and clear -- instant favorite! Peace, Paul |
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| Old & New by TheTiler | 10 months ago |
Very nice song. Is that standard tuning on the guitar? Sounds great. Peace, Paul |
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| Missionary Girl Redux by bigt93to98 | 10 months ago |
It has a little "Jay Farrar feel" on the vocals, so you had me from the start on this one. Great bounce and roll to it, tons of heart, well done. Peace, Paul |
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| They Don't Play Those Songs Around Here by bigt93to98 | 10 months ago |
some of my favorite stories in my life have the phrase "...with an old guy I met" in them. Way to carry the torch on his behalf, nice piece. Peace, Paul |
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| SHATTERED DREAMS (collaboration) by Barretok | 10 months ago |
Very nice work. I like the percussion and mix -- some strong instrumentation throughout but well "gapped" to allow the lyrics/vox to shine through. Enjoyed it. Peace, Paul |
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| Decisions by Rusticalia | 10 months ago |
You have woven a real gem here -- cant wait to hear you add your sparse vocal delivery to this. I have really been drawn this year to Iron and Wine, Joe Purdy, and a handful of other singers who don't need a lot of "filler" -- just a pristine delivery of tempered music with raw, soul-searching lyrics. You are certainly in this category and I love your stuff. Peace, Paul |
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| Home For Sale by UncletupeloFan | 10 months ago |
| Thanks for the kind comments! DD, no Schaudenfreude intended -- I actually have never met his wife, just notice that most divorce stories paint the husband as the bad guy. In my experience, the bad guy is sometimes not a guy Have a great New Year and thanks for listening! Peace, Paul |
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| Christmas Time is Here by kpt112 | 10 months ago |
You painted a nice picture here, memory lane of December nights in front of CBS for our annual Charles Schultz-fix. Sounds great. Peace, Paul |
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| The Day I Meet You by sebronjackson | 10 months ago |
| welcome to icomp -- I enjoyed this. Sweet guitar work. Peace, Paul |
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| Mark D'Antonio - "Santa Peraza" by mauitime | 10 months ago |
Great sound! Welcome to icomp. Peace, Paul |
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| The Beast That Swallows Its Young by Kresling | 10 months ago |
Perfect. Best thing I've heard on icomp in a while. Wow. Peace, Paul |
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| on the sea by guitardogcar | 10 months ago |
Tremendous song -- tons of heart, reminds me a little of some of WRG's work here on icomp, using your voice as an instrument and wrapping it around superior songwriting. Kudos! Peace, Paul |
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| Country Hop by ShadowofNine | 10 months ago |
Has a nice film score quality to it -- enjoyed it very much. Peace, Paul |
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| Jenny Lee (Is Back In Town) by BossHook | 10 months ago |
The piano and twang make it for me -- loved it. Great big-hair artwork. Mission accomplished! Peace, Paul |
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| Stones by fuzzynormal | 10 months ago |
What a great clean sound and crisp vocals -- cool tune. Would love to see the lyrics if you get a chance. Peace, Paul |
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| Happy new year by MusicLeft | 10 months ago |
| Well done. It's a lot of work to make something like this sound so effortless. Happy New Year to you as well. Peace, Paul |
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| stephen king by TheSoftCoffin | 10 months ago |
I really like the vocal layers and bounce that this song has, reminds me of some early Bowie. Would love to see the lyrics some time. Peace, Paul |
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| Joseph And The Devils by feenixx | 10 months ago |
| Very cool piece! Did you do the horns? I like the concept of the song and have certainly gone through seasons where I feel at risk of losing myself. I think this same principle is at work when solitary confinement is used as punishment. We are social creatures who have something to say and a need to be heard -- being left alone with our thoughts really shows our frailty, and ultimately our need for redemption in my opinion. Thanks for sharing. Peace, Paul |
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| Goodbye by brnPetra | 10 months ago |
What a great way to start a rainy Sunday morning. Don't know how I missed this one, but glad I found it. Would love to see the lyrics some time. Peace, Paul |
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| I'm Not Trying by Sista Mac | 10 months ago |
So much heart, this is a very sensual song and I really liked it. The key change in the middle for the chorus was unexpected and took a little bit of the "breeziness" out of your vocals, but it fit the lyrics nicely (almost a necessary tension). Outstanding songwriting and delivery, enjoyed it very much. Peace, Paul |
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| Hot Little F*&@$*! by BossHook | 10 months ago |
Hard driving and solid throughout, loved it! The sequel could be pieced together from the comments alone... Peace, Paul |
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| Kennesaw Line by UncletupeloFan | 10 months ago |
| Thanks so much for the kind words! Scott, I added the lyrics, and Boss, you made her blush... thanks for listening. Peace, Paul |
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| CGCFAC (needs vocal) by jobu | 11 months ago |
sweet tune. Peace, Paul |
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| I KNOW WHAT I LIKE (in your wardrobe....) by Bampot | 11 months ago |
Genesis was the first concert I went to in my youth, and this song gives me something comparable to the "contact high" I got back then. High praise, indeed Peace, Paul |
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| Fragile Heart by PowerMatt | 11 months ago |
I like it -- nice complexity to the music, layered well, super vocals, kept me along for the ride the whole way through, and the piano is a great backbone to this piece. Agree with JD as well, gives it a retro feel, and the mix is consistent throughout and finishes strong. Great combination of many fine touches that make this work for me. Peace, Paul |
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| Hannibal Barca by ShadowofNine | 11 months ago |
I love the picture you painted in the description, really brought it to life for me. With your knack for imagery, you could have told me it was about the rise and fall of Britney Spears and I would be nearly as moved. Tremendous emotion and consistency throughout -- wow. Peace, Paul |
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| A Song About Singing by WRG | 11 months ago |
Your songs have such a breezy quality to them and I think that's something you either "got it or you don't" -- you got it in spades and I'm really glad to see you back in circulation on icomp! Peace, Paul |
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| Without A Warning (Graziella's song) by Dylan | 11 months ago |
| Such a sweet consistency to it -- subtle lyrical gems wrapped in a patient, breezy tune and delivered with resolute, dynamic intrigue. I believe that everyone has a story, but not everyone has something to say. Dylan, you have something to say every time I hear you, and your grandmother lived a story that, thanks to you, caused us all to become like your mother -- quiet listeners. Peace, Paul |
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| Leviathan by Rusticalia | 1 year ago |
Just -- simply -- outstanding. Peace, Paul |
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| Bobby by benjaminflint | 1 year ago |
Batting a thousand -- happy I stumbled upon you guys tonight. Once again, amazing songwriting and nice gentle feel to this one. The harmonica is coming in a little hot -- would have liked it a little more subdued, like it is in the middle layered under the vocals. "She said that she loved him but you never really know... gave to him for Christmas a cold memory... I know this woman!!! Keep 'em coming. Peace, Paul |
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| The Limit by benjaminflint | 1 year ago |
Please post the lyrics -- with your songs in particular, I want to read along and follow as it weaves it's tale. Plus, I have crummy little Mac laptop speakers and can't always catch the words... Peace, Paul |
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| Good Enough by benjaminflint | 1 year ago |
"just your pounding pulse against me" -- love your visuals in your songwriting, captured aging in such a fresh way... kudos! Peace, Paul |
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| Something Today Made Me Cry A Little Less More by benjaminflint | 1 year ago |
"I could tell there were lessons hid in the lines" -- this song if full of gems and I love the metering and imagery. Songwriting to be proud of -- you have a new fan, thanks for sharing. Peace, Paul |
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| I Need To Know by jdwyer05 | 1 year ago |
such a soulful piece -- hard to keep the heart in the vox and lyrics with such full instrumentation behind it, but you pulled it off in spades. Always like to see the lyrics as I listen along, it helps me to process it and enjoy how a song was constructed from a lyrical and metering standpoint. Other than that, this is a gem -- can't wait for the encore. Julian -- the puppet master strikes again -- outstanding work! Peace, Paul |
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| Route 66 by mbehar | 1 year ago |
Tremendous effort, love everything about it, especially the sax and bass. Outstanding. Peace, Paul |
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| Goodbye Stangleville (So Long Jane) by BossHook | 1 year ago |
What a great song and especially love the lyrics. A lot of songs about "the break up" (if you will) do not capture the underlying love that drives the current emotion -- hard to pull it off lyrically and it usually passes or fails on the vocals. This delivery is so full of heart and pain, just love it. Well done. Peace, Paul |
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| Saxonburg Blues by PowerMatt | 1 year ago |
Matt, thanks for the invite to sing along on this one -- as a native of Cleveland, I would never pass on a little dig at Pittsburgh. Also, my in-laws live in Elizabeth, PA -- 'nough said Peace, Paul |
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| Waitin' Around To Die (Townes Van Zandt Cover) by brendan7 | 1 year ago |
Beautiful song, you channeled TVZ but had some very cool shadows of yourself woven into it -- tons of heart, captured the soul of one of my favorites. Must have been something in the water in Austin back then, what a hotbed of talent... Peace, Paul |
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| The Red Rose by Leesa | 1 year ago |
Another gem -- great stuff, Leesa. I would love it if you started putting the lyrics up for us to enjoy -- I like to read along, especially with such a soulful delivery. Great song. Peace, Paul |
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| Your Religion by Leesa | 1 year ago |
This is the first song of yours that I have listened to and it won't be the last! Love your clean delivery, yet full of a nice balance of passion and pain. Once I hit 40, I realized that there are precious few people on this earth who actually have something to say -- glad to have found another Peace, Paul |
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| The Werewolf by Sloparts | 1 year ago |
Grinning ear to ear over here, very well done. Dwight Yoakam meets James Brown -- love the originality and as Barretok mentioned, what a clean sound! Loved it. Peace, Paul |
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| From Here by madelineburke | 1 year ago |
What a great start to my Sunday morning -- sweet song! You have a "Cheryl Wheeler" sound to your music. Would also like to see the lyrics posted like Sloparts -- you have a real gift. Peace, Paul |
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| Natalia by Kresling | 1 year ago |
This song goes down so smoothly, really terrific tune. Love the choice of instrumentation and very clean vox, aces all around. Peace, Paul |
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| Ophelia by PowerMatt | 1 year ago |
Thinking of changing my name to "Granzfan" after this one Such tremendous heart in this tune, instant fav and download. I hear the best parts of UT/Jayhawks, a little Roy Orbison... never heard of Beautiful South, but will go check them out instantly. This song is simply amazing -- what a treat. Peace, Paul |
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| Your Rose Tint Color by PowerMatt | 1 year ago |
Tremendous effort on this one -- WOW -- instant fav and download. This is as polished and professional as anything on the radio today, and I love the vox. Awesome song! Peace, Paul |
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| Jenny & The Rough Terrain by BossHook | 1 year ago |
What a true gem -- solid on every level and LOVE it! Like Scott, I too like to read along to the lyrics to follow the trail you forged on paper before you breathed live into it with the guitars. It reminded me a little of The Gourds, one of my favorite alt country bands out of Austin. Instant Fav! Peace, Paul |
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| I Dont Wanna Grow Up by Dylan | 1 year ago |
"Music & medicine -- I like to live where those two overlap." -- my favorite Tom Waits line, from "Coffee and Cigarettes". I was a Tom Waits fan as an actor, then came to love his music after that. This piece is great, love the gritty delivery and southern feel to it, masterful job to both of you! Peace, Paul |
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| No Promises by UncletupeloFan | 1 year ago |
| Brother Ed! Thanks for the comment. Ed and I worked on this at Holden Beach this summer and had some nice memories together with our families. My Blue Ridge guitar may have been a casualty of the salt air and humidity -- my pegs are corroded, big time! Peace, Paul |
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| Yesterday's Dream by ShadowofNine | 1 year ago |
Really enjoyed it -- you sound so much like "W", it's downright scary... On a serious note, I love any art that inspires deeper thought on important subjects -- on this song, I think that is evidenced by how many comments have the "last edited..." tag underneath, as people want to carefully express their thoughts instead of the blanket "good job" comments. I think that is the highest praise and most valuable commentary you can get, and I was glad to be able to share in it with everyone. Peace, Paul |
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| Glimpses by ScottCarmichael | 1 year ago |
Scott, you continue to "class up the joint"! You seem to have a very tender appreciation for music, and it shows in the very polished gems that you continue to grace us with. Your heart comes through once again on this one -- very, very nice. Peace, Paul |
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| No Promises by UncletupeloFan | 1 year ago |
| Thanks for the very kind comments! This song was inspired by a classmate of my daughter's, who wrote a letter similar to this for a "Daughters of the American Revolution" contest. I tend to look for the "trembling" behind historical events instead of the heroics. Pharm, that's why I too like Chimes of Freedom -- you feel the loneliness and struggle and fear in the moment. Same struggle in JD's reference from Thoroughfare Gap -- "to the never ending pull of the steepening grade that's before you." Dylan, I have not heard "American Without Tears", but many EC fans have told me I need to buy "King of America". Thanks again for listening. Peace, Paul |
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| Find Him by ScottCarmichael | 1 year ago |
Just an amazing song. Wow. Peace, Paul |
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| PERFECT STORM by ScottCarmichael | 1 year ago |
Using your gifts to the fullest once again -- inspirational on many levels, keep 'em coming! Peace, Paul |
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| Mercy by ScottCarmichael | 1 year ago |
terrific effort here, Scott! As mentioned, I hear the ghost of early Jackson Browne also, which I love. Downloaded so I can listen to it on better speakers than my ibook and appreciate the mix and sweat that went into it. Keep 'em comin! Peace, Paul |
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| So Much More by ScottCarmichael | 1 year ago |
what a great tune! Love your delivery and the way you wrap yourself around your lyrics -- you can feel the heart throughout this song and it is very relaxed and full. Sweet work, please keep 'em coming! Peace, Paul |
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| Your City of Angels by mike8657 | 1 year ago |
I am huge fan of your work here on icomp and so glad to have discovered your voice! The songwriting on this tune absolutely stopped me in my tracks. Your sound reminds me a bit of Jeffrey Foucault, but your lyrics are better. Bravo! Peace, Paul |
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| Hallow's Eve by mike8657 | 1 year ago |
great feel to this song -- has a little Steve Earle yearning to it with a more sober voice! I like the percussion and string mix. Would love to see the lyrics. Loved it and will look for more of your postings -- thanks for sharing! Peace, Paul |
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| You Save Me (duet w Petra) by Dylan | 1 year ago |
| "you take my hand and we run through a field of dying grass" -- such wonderful imagery in this tune, will "run not walk" to check on J.S. -- thanks for this incredible piece! Peace, Paul |
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| Misery by mfwmiles | 1 year ago |
What a great vibe! Love this tune...awesome Rhumba feel to it. Peace, Paul |
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| Waiting by curthines | 1 year ago |
nice vocals and production is clean, great mix, cool sound! Welcome to icomp... looking forward to hearing more of your stuff. Peace, Paul |
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| Union City by Baboon | 1 year ago |
Agree with everything mentioned above, especially some early David Bowie, and for some reason I hear a dash of Geddy Lee. Long live the longlines! Peace, Paul |
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| Handle Of A Knife by Dylan | 1 year ago |
| That was odd -- cut me off (!) Dylan & Tim -- love your take on this, really something special! Thanks for your tremendous efforts on this. Peace, Paul |
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| Portrait Of A Fantasy by mbehar | 1 year ago |
Very inspiring -- well done! Enjoyed it. Peace, Paul |
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| No Sun by brnPetra | 1 year ago |
Great song! Love the quiet desperation in the delivery. This tune has an undertow to it -- you wade into the surf and find yourself in deep waters before you know it. Lots of soul, heavy but refreshing, which is hard to pull off! Tremendous job. Peace, Paul |
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| Suite Soul Expression by BossHook | 1 year ago |
love the horns and immediately takes me back to 70's cinema -- evokes such visuals and a slam dunk for a film score -- loads of potential uses and leaves me wanting more... great job! Peace, Paul |
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| The Measure by UncletupeloFan | 1 year ago |
| Thanks for the kind comments. I am in the process of re-vamping this tune with a friend of mine who has a much more workable version in mind. He and I co-wrote another "cemetary themed" tune and we are considering a graveyard trilogy. Peace, Paul |
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| Smell of Coffee by Dylan | 1 year ago |
Big Greg Brown fan also and this is really enjoyable rendition -- love it. Peace, Paul |
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| Tonight by defleppo | 1 year ago |
This song is awesome! You have a new fan and I can't wait to hear more of your stuff... keep 'em coming. Peace, Paul |
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