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| perceptualvortex said 1415 days ago (May 3rd, 2006) | |
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Now that everyone is clear that my life is spent in front of my computer... Thanks to my biggest groupie, Dion! Now that's a comment. Trust me, I know how it is spending life in front of a computer...for both work and play these days. I'm distracted by a lot of non-music stuff recently, so I'm working on songs more slowly than usual, but I've never stopped! I'm glad you like the drumming on here, thanks man. Not that I played them... that honor goes to the amazing studio drummers of Drums on Demand; I just had to pick through the beats and find what works best with Vac's awesome playing, and mix 'em right. I hope I succeeded in that regard; I'm glad you dig the choices I made. Of course you're right, Steve totally rocks and keeps impressing the hell out of me. As a bonus, he's a great friend and just cool to talk with. I'm willing to bet that that adds to his musicality. Thanks Dion, your kind words are much appreciated. Keep on drumming! --- <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/20532">Vera (w Vac)</a> Check out my latest song called Ultimatum (w Vac)
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| Ed Hannifin said 1416 days ago (May 3rd, 2006) | |
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It's tight. It's loose... It's everything you need it to be. I love everything about this. It's got me smiling. It's got chops, it's got rhythm, it swings, it's got melody... Great drumming. Great bass playing. Great guitars. It's just fun... Big wow. Ed Check out my latest song called Next Time Around (w/jiguma)
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| perceptualvortex said 1415 days ago (May 3rd, 2006) | |
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It's tight. It's loose... Cool, thanks for listening and for the wow Ed! --- <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/20532">Vera (w Vac)</a> Check out my latest song called Ultimatum (w Vac)
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| drakonis said 1415 days ago (May 3rd, 2006) | |
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Nice! Nothing not to like, bouncy, full of energy. Great playing, crisp drums. Very good ride! Thanks, I needed that today! Artwork looks like the MacOS 8 logo after sitting on your subwoofer. ttfn, Drakonis Check out my latest song called Lullaby for the Inner Child
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| perceptualvortex said 1415 days ago (May 3rd, 2006) | |
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Nice! Awesome, thanks Eduard! --- <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/20532">Vera (w Vac)</a> Check out my latest song called Ultimatum (w Vac)
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| caroline said 1415 days ago (May 3rd, 2006) | |
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s'fabulous! s'even pink!! lovely piece of work gentlemen - toe tapping, garden dancing fluffiness - perfect! thank you for sharing and i love that wobbly guitar bit - i'm sure it has a proper name but funky will do me for now xox Check out my latest song called i'm a reunion maid MJRF 2010
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| perceptualvortex said 1415 days ago (May 3rd, 2006) | |
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s'fabulous! s'even pink!! Yes, 'garden dancing fluffiness'--that's ever so appropriate, as Vera was a fluffy, garden-loving cat. She was mildly evil, but we all loved her just the same. Glad you dug that wobbly, funky guitar and if we got your toes tapping, mission accomplished! Thank you caroline! --- <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/20532">Vera (w Vac)</a> Check out my latest song called Ultimatum (w Vac)
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| Scott Carmichael said 1415 days ago (May 3rd, 2006) | |
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This Cooks Man you can play... you can mix ... you can produce... total package here... these drums sound great too... what are they... must know... this whole production is very satisfieing.... ???? signal path for guitars.. direct or amps??? mikes??? sorry when something sounds good I want to know how you did it... by the way you always have thoughtful posts... thanx Check out my latest song called Mists (MJRF2010)
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| perceptualvortex said 1415 days ago (May 3rd, 2006) | |
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This Cooks Scott, thanks for the kind words man. You can see what kind of gear Steve is using by checking out his page: http://www.macjams.com/artist/Vac As for the drums, I'm assembling drum tracks like this using Drums on Demand; I prefer these live samples over MIDI drums, usually... and these samples are cleaner and tighter than anything I'd be able to record. Thanks again Scott! --- <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/20532">Vera (w Vac)</a> Check out my latest song called Ultimatum (w Vac)
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| Scott Carmichael said 1415 days ago (May 3rd, 2006) | |
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This Cooks Man you can play... you can mix ... you can produce... total package here... these drums sound great too... what are they... must know... this whole production is very satisfieing.... ???? signal path for guitars.. direct or amps??? mikes??? sorry when something sounds good I want to know how you did it... by the way you always have thoughtful posts... thanx Check out my latest song called Mists (MJRF2010)
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| Mcboy said 1415 days ago (May 3rd, 2006) | |
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well done my brothers in arms.....cookin.....bravo..... Check out my latest song called Pickin the Smoke
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| perceptualvortex said 1415 days ago (May 3rd, 2006) | |
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well done Thanks for listening and faving, Mcboy! --- <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/20532">Vera (w Vac)</a> Check out my latest song called Ultimatum (w Vac)
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| Z293 said 1415 days ago (May 3rd, 2006) | |
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This to me almost has a country picking feel through out, except on steroids. Everything in the mix fits well. If I might ask, what do you typicaly find yourself adjusting with Drums On Demand? EQ? I love DOD, but sometimes I seem to get too much punch out of some of the loops. Well, anyway enough about my problems. This was great. Always look forward to hearing from you two. Check out my latest song called Twist of Fate
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| perceptualvortex said 1415 days ago (May 3rd, 2006) | |
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This to me almost has Yes, you know Steve's playing often has a country/rockabilly on steroids feel, which I really dig. With Drums on Demand, I usually add a Peak Limiter and crank up the gain on that. And usually EQ, boosting the high end a little, and the midrange in some place that emphasizes the snare... actually, the EQ I use varies considerably from song to song, because I try to emphasize frequency ranges that are not so much in use by the other instruments. Sometimes I add a little reverb to the drums, and occasionally do something strange like use Bitcrusher, Delay or Phaser in very small doses. I appreciate that about the mix, thanks for listening Z! --- <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/20532">Vera (w Vac)</a> Check out my latest song called Ultimatum (w Vac)
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| Joanna said 1415 days ago (May 3rd, 2006) | |
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Great! What a lively, joyful song this is. Others will tell you what was right about all the performances, but I'll just say what fun it was to listen to. Way to go, PV! Check out my latest song called Sailor Boy
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| perceptualvortex said 1415 days ago (May 3rd, 2006) | |
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Great! Well, I had great fun listening to your tune earlier, so I'm glad to offer some in return... thank you for checking this out Joanna! --- <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/20532">Vera (w Vac)</a> Check out my latest song called Ultimatum (w Vac)
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| perceptualvortex said 1414 days ago (May 4th, 2006) | |
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I so Dig Faked out by the fake ending, eggsellent! But I'm glad the real ending eased out for you. Thanks Harold, glad you dig, man! --- <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/20532">Vera (w Vac)</a> Check out my latest song called Ultimatum (w Vac)
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| Stun Nutz said 1414 days ago (May 4th, 2006) | |
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monkeys! Nice uplifting rock tune you got here... puts a snap in your step as you walk along... Check out my latest song called Gossamer dissected
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| perceptualvortex said 1414 days ago (May 4th, 2006) | |
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monkeys! Yeah, 'uplifting', thanks for that! Also, many thanks for bringing up monkeys. --- <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/20532">Vera (w Vac)</a> Check out my latest song called Ultimatum (w Vac)
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| FEEL said 1414 days ago (May 4th, 2006) | |
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Very nice This has that happy go lucky tone to it and then it breaks into a more serious mood. Thanks for capturing my feelings and steering them in different ways. Now I'm moody... just kidding... loved it... great job John Check out my latest song called Tribute to Day (MJRF2010)
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| perceptualvortex said 1413 days ago (May 5th, 2006) | |
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Very nice Glad you like this John, thanks! Sorry if we gave you mood whiplash, heheh. --- <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/20532">Vera (w Vac)</a> Check out my latest song called Ultimatum (w Vac)
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| chakeres said 1414 days ago (May 4th, 2006) | |
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NIce up beat number As always David you put another nice one together. And Steve's playing is top shelf as usual. I always enjoy listening to what the two of you come up with. Now I just need to get the one done you sent me. - JAC Check out my latest song called Steady
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| perceptualvortex said 1413 days ago (May 5th, 2006) | |
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NIce up beat number Thanks John, I appreciate that. Steve gave me these awesome tracks some time ago and it's taken me too long to actually finish this piece. But I'm quite happy with the final product here. Nice to see you back here! --- <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/20532">Vera (w Vac)</a> Check out my latest song called Ultimatum (w Vac)
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| Doadars Uncle said 1413 days ago (May 5th, 2006) | |
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Great changes... all the way through! Bright energetic feel! Check out my latest song called Growler
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| perceptualvortex said 1413 days ago (May 5th, 2006) | |
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Great changes... Thanks, DU, I'm glad you enjoyed this! --- <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/20532">Vera (w Vac)</a> Check out my latest song called Ultimatum (w Vac)
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| Einarus said 1413 days ago (May 5th, 2006) | |
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You guys... ...just make good music. That's basically all there is to it. Yet another download - and when can we expect a CD? :) Very cool! Check out my latest song called A Forest Trail
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| perceptualvortex said 1413 days ago (May 5th, 2006) | |
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You guys... Right on, thanks Einar! Yup, a CD... we are leading up to one, but need to be sure we have enough good material. So, sometime in '06, I'm thinking, but I can't say exactly when. I will let you know though :) --- <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/20532">Vera (w Vac)</a> Check out my latest song called Ultimatum (w Vac)
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| perceptualvortex said 1410 days ago (May 8th, 2006) | |
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Utterly cool! Sorry to hear you've been sick, I do hope this tune helps :-) Thanks a lot, I'm glad this goes into your faves! --- <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/20532">Vera (w Vac)</a> Check out my latest song called Ultimatum (w Vac)
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| Tadashi Togawa said 1411 days ago (May 8th, 2006) | |
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Wonderful rock'n'roll. Refreshing sound of two people. The guitar play is wonderful. Of course, the drums is also wonderful. Check out my latest song called Mexican taste
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| perceptualvortex said 1410 days ago (May 8th, 2006) | |
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Wonderful rock'n'roll. Arigato, Tadashi! --- <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/20532">Vera (w Vac)</a> Check out my latest song called Ultimatum (w Vac)
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| composerclark said 1410 days ago (May 9th, 2006) | |
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Me too... Not much to add to all the other comments, except to say that I really dug it too. It's got great energy! Very professionally done. I am a bit confused... I read compliments about your drumming (which I agree with), but I also read that these are sampled drums... I take it the drums are sequenced? Just curious about this. Nice job. Check out my latest song called Scarlet Nightfall
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| perceptualvortex said 1409 days ago (May 9th, 2006) | |
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Me too... Thanks, Clark! The drums are all loops--live samples from the Drums on Demand collection. So, they are not sequenced and I'm not playing them; they are pieced together. I am a drummer, but I mostly enjoy drumming live with other musicians. I approach recordings like this entirely differently, like I'm sculpting a sonic adventure, not rocking out with my friends--and I'm happier with the final results this way. If you heard my band recordings you would probably agree :-) The real music ideas and energy come from Steve's great playing; with these Vac tunes, I'm primarily concerned with taking his tracks and turning them into finished pieces (by adding drums, doing some rearranging, adding effects and sometimes other tracks of noises/instruments/loops/whatever works). Steve and I used to jam together sometimes when we lived near each other, but after 15 years, this turns out to be the method of recording that works best for us both. I'm glad you like this, thanks for listening and faving! --- <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/20532">Vera (w Vac)</a> Check out my latest song called Ultimatum (w Vac)
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| composerclark said 1406 days ago (May 12th, 2006) | |
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Me too... Thanks for all the details! Much appreciated (and still enjoying your track)! --- <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/16907">Last Dance</a> Check out my latest song called Scarlet Nightfall
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| mvh9591 said 1409 days ago (May 9th, 2006) | |
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Very Nice Funky Guitar Jam. I enjoyed it very much. "Rock On" mvh: ) Check out my latest song called No Title
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| perceptualvortex said 1408 days ago (May 10th, 2006) | |
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Very Nice Thank you, mvh! --- <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/20532">Vera (w Vac)</a> Check out my latest song called Ultimatum (w Vac)
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| perceptualvortex said 1408 days ago (May 10th, 2006) | |
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tight flow Wearing those 'phones could put a bit of a strain on the neck, but I bet they'd make for a deafening good time in the hang glider! Thanks much for the sunshine, Rich, I'm very glad you enjoyed this one. I think you got the genres right; I wouldn't know, it all sounds like rock'n'roll to me. --- <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/20532">Vera (w Vac)</a> Check out my latest song called Ultimatum (w Vac)
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| bethrobin said 1407 days ago (May 11th, 2006) | |
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waaay cool yeah it all fits together snuggly here. love the funky bass and stevie ray like licks on the guitar. The drums aren't bad either! Like I said, this is a very tasty jam on that toast! Check out my latest song called Park With Me
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| perceptualvortex said 1404 days ago (May 14th, 2006) | |
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waaay cool Thanks Beth! --- <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/20532">Vera (w Vac)</a> Check out my latest song called Ultimatum (w Vac)
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| said 1404 days ago (May 14th, 2006) | |
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Oh Download worthy! haha Im on it.... this fits so well with my headspace right now. Thanky! |
| perceptualvortex said 1317 days ago (August 10th, 2006) | |
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Oh Download worthy! Didge, thank you much; download worthy is the highest praise. Glad you diggit man! --- Check out the <a href="http://www.thelostrecords.com/forh-artist.html">Fists of Righteous Harmony CD!</a> Check out my latest song called Ultimatum (w Vac)
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| algabatz said 1395 days ago (May 23rd, 2006) | |
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Great sound Great drum sound excellent production. Nice guitars. Well... nice all over! Check out my latest song called Hunting down luck
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| perceptualvortex said 1317 days ago (August 10th, 2006) | |
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Great sound Thank you for listening, algabatz, I'm glad you like our tune. --- Check out the <a href="http://www.thelostrecords.com/forh-artist.html">Fists of Righteous Harmony CD!</a> Check out my latest song called Ultimatum (w Vac)
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| perceptualvortex said 1317 days ago (August 10th, 2006) | |
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UHH FORGET THE TITTLE! Dude, what does tittle have to do with the price of peanut butter? Glad you dug this Mr. Dr., Steve kicks ass, doesn't he? I'm 'on Drummage' in that I arranged the drum tracks. Some studio musician played the actual instruments in a studio somewhere, thus the pro sound as opposed to the flat, metallic can-like sound I get from trying to record in my band room, which, you know, I could really improve if I wanted to put in the time and effort... and MONEY... lots and lots of money... which, not that it wouldn't be a worthwhile project, but hey! I only have so many time and greenback resources, so but--and I'm not saying 'never!'--but in the meantime, before at least I get around to actually (and I don't want to imply that this is a done deal... I have many a many different kinds o wacked out things that preoccupy me and distract me from important considerations like ending --- Check out the <a href="http://www.thelostrecords.com/forh-artist.html">Fists of Righteous Harmony CD!</a> Check out my latest song called Ultimatum (w Vac)
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| perceptualvortex said 1214 days ago (November 20th, 2006) | |
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Cool Thanks for listening, Skean! Check out my latest song called Ultimatum (w Vac)
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Macaudion
And w/ rewards like this, I feel no shame... - Ha hah! I swear, not 20
minutes ago I was thinking to send you an email, David to ask if
everything was okay and when do we expect the next shout from you -
God now I'm picking up signals from my computer or some 'em -
Apparently I had decided to leave ya alone but as it turns out, I get to
bug ya anyways.
Dude, it is w/o a doubt that you are a serious drummer, cause
everything is right on, and LIVE - Certainly, you know by now that you
DO make em sing the way they're meant to be heard... And YES, you
are my inspiration and it has been your diplay of showmanship that has
encouraged me to spend significantly more time w/ the skins.
MAN, this is flyn' right... Nice and playful too - we did that!
And the other yes is - YES, I am almost green w/ envy that you get to
have these grand opts to hang out and play w/ Mr Vac. - but obviously
the two of you were definitely meant to be.
Steeeeeeeeeeeeve - YOUR ROCK! Your playing just makes my ears drip
wet w/ goodness... The bass is 0 so funkn' chunkn' and sweet like big
dry wads of Belgium chocalates - Annnnnnnd yo faby string stretchn'
abilitiess crosses right on over to the 'tar too. Your heart and soul is
out there! And what a fine taste it offers up to for us to indulge...
I'm so good right now - I was just about to work on my little ditty,
having just prepped my mind for it, at least I thought... But this
spanker just cranked me right up there and where I needed to be for
what I'm doin.
Right on fellas - A stinkn' fat assed right on - and thank you very
muchie, Sirs
A groupie