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Lot Long
by Gary E. Andrews - 11/10/26 11:20 AM
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Oh Janice this is fantastic......ugh....just a lovely piece of work! Bravo to all of you!!!
Tina
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Hi Greg, Mark, and Janice,
The music and singing is just beautiful.
All the words are very evocative, each verse a gem.
The only nit I have is that the singer's daughter might bless grandpa, since he becomes the focus of the song. Otherwise, it feels the first chorus is just there to let us know that you will be playing off of it, in changing choruses two and three.
But then a stroke of genius: you bookend the original chorus idea with actual children singing at the end, and though these bookends feel a little unrelated to the sad portrait of an alcoholic which is the "books" ... there is a sense of understanding and forgiveness and compassion in the innocent words and voices of children that connects the two song parts and gives the song, and grandpa's unfortunate life, a sense of meaning.
MIke
Last edited by Michael Zaneski; 07/14/09 09:21 PM.
Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice
-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
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Tina...thanks so much. We're all glad that this hit you right. We appreciate that you gave it a few mins. to listen.
We all worked very hard on this one. We knew for sure what we wanted the end results to be...we hope that we have pretty much done it.
Jan
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Michael...thanks so much for weighing in on this project. We all take to heart what everyone has said.
We are glad that it worked for you on most levels....it was a labor of love...this one. It turned out pretty close to what we all were envisioning and hearing.
Thanks for the encouragement on this one, Michael. It is so appreciated.
Jan
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Hi Janice/Greg/Mark/......and the good singin' kids ! Liked everything I heard. Hard hitting emotional hit ! Thank you for the entertainmment. Calvin http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
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Calvin..thanks so much for the good words on this one. So glad that it works for you. That's nice to hear from someone who's work I respect so much. I may not be able to say it all in as few words as you....but I can usually say it..with the help of some outstanding co-writers.
I appreciate it, Calvin....Have a great day.
Jan
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Just found out that this song...Now I Lay Me Down...(just signed the releases)will begin playing on 400 FM stations in the U.S(on two different radio shows...then it will go to that many stations in Europe and most likely Australia. We're very pleased for the exposure. Thanks all...
Jan, Greg and Mark
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Jan, Greg, Mark, let me be among the first to say CONGRATULATIONS !!!! YAY !!!! That is such fabulous news! I am so very happy for you. I know this has to be exciting for all involved.
Now, you be sure to go over and post this on the "Success" thread. Everyone is going to want to share in this terrific news.
My best to you always,
Gail
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Thanks so much for the nice words Gail...they are appreciated...big time.
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Just found out that this song...Now I Lay Me Down...(just signed the releases)will begin playing on 400 FM stations in the U.S(on two different radio shows...then it will go to that many stations in Europe and most likely Australia. We're very pleased for the exposure. Thanks all...
Jan, Greg and Mark Hearty congratulations one and all. Richly deserved on your parts. It also gives the rest of us a little hope that someday... JW
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Thanks JW....we appreciate that so much.
Jan and all...
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Hi everybody. I just want to jump in here real quick and thank you all for being so supportive and encouraging to us, not only for this song, but the others we've written as well.
To say I'm excited about our song getting airplay would be a gross understatement. It may not generate a financial windfall for us (although we can hope), but just the idea that people in various parts of the world will be hearing it is pretty cool in itself.
Thanks again!
Greg
If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding.
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Greg...I just wanted to say that this is so well deserved..when I heard it outta the box I knew she was something special..so happy for all of ya...
Larry
Can't find the stairway to 'heaven'...but I know where the elevator is.
Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us" - Albert Schweitzer.
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Hey...Greg's at work....but I'll thank you for that. We both appreciate the support right now. It means alot to us.
Thanks for the good words, Larry.
Jan
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Gail, JW and Larry, thank you all for your warm and encouraging comments. They really validate what we do, and make us want to keep on doing it.
Best wishes to all of you.
Greg
If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding.
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Hey....forgot to tell you all that the little gal that we had sing on the tag....was a sweet 5 year old...just out of kindergarten. Mark said that she had a such a great little personality. The kids are did such a great job for us.
Thanks all for listening.
Jan
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Thanks so much to the 500 or so who listened...we are so thankful for all of you.
Jan
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