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Topic: Doesn't That Look Like Heaven?

I haven't done a Ballard in ages so when the idea for this came along I did it as such.

I would like to hear your thoughts and comments, click on the "my web" button to your left to give it a listen.

thanks

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Re: Doesn't That Look Like Heaven?

Great  sound  Phill you  have  a  really  good  voice ,I listened  to  some  of  the  other  stuff  too I liked  the  hanging due   tomorrow  song ,well done

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Re: Doesn't That Look Like Heaven?

Hey Phill - I enjoyed it. Is that you on the piano? Pretty nice playing.

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Re: Doesn't That Look Like Heaven?

thanks grah, i don't like my voice on recordings mainly because i tend to hold back, live is a different matter.

hi jeff, yes it is me on piano, i surprised myself as it's in Bb yikes

i play all instruments on my recordings including drums. thanks for the listen and comments.

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Re: Doesn't That Look Like Heaven?

Another cracker Phill

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Re: Doesn't That Look Like Heaven?

Nice one Phill. I know what you mean about holding back when recording i do so myself. Though I feel you have less reason to hold back your voice than me. smile
I guess we are the most harsh critics of our own voices.
anyway well done
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Re: Doesn't That Look Like Heaven?

That is excellent Phill.  Smooth.

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Re: Doesn't That Look Like Heaven?

thanks guys, it's nice to feel the support from you guys. smile

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Re: Doesn't That Look Like Heaven?

I liked it! been a spell since I listened to other artist this is a good feeling song very well done and recorded smile

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Re: Doesn't That Look Like Heaven?

Very well done! I like the melody and rhythm, and your voice sounds great--good intonation, clear tone, and expressive without being pushed.

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Re: Doesn't That Look Like Heaven?

I've been waiting to listen to this on the computer (tablet doesn't support the myspace music player).  Lovely Phill!  It has a Billy Joel feel to it, all that's missing is the Sax!  REALLY great job on this one!!!!  smile  I like it a LOT!

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Re: Doesn't That Look Like Heaven?

Nice song Phil. As Amy said it has a Billy Joel feel to it.  I put on my songwriter's critique hat and listened to it three times, paying close attention to the lyrics, meter, melody, and rhythm.  Everything fits together well (prosody).  Also your vocals and instrumentals are very good and do an excellent job of supporting what I like to call the song's "vision". A well done tune IMHO.

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Re: Doesn't That Look Like Heaven?

I enjoyed it Phil,thanks for sharing.

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Re: Doesn't That Look Like Heaven?

i am overwhelmed and overcome, seriously overwhelmed and overcome, in all honesty this is the last song on the CD (i just wanted to finish it off) so it's not (in my opinion) as good as some of the others.

russ, i'm getting the hang of the DP24 now so that helps.

ed, i didn't realize the billy joel connection, i'll have to go back and give it another listen!

thanks amy, i cant play sax, each time i blow i see stars...

artie & dino, thanks for the comments and for listening.

love to all

phill

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