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Hi Tony, Thanks for the 5's for "Papa Don't Mind". Wrote the instrumental part ( and the title), back in 1983 and the lyrics have been evolving ever since. Still not done with it... The muse has been in hiding for quite awhile. Don't like to admit it , but the world's situation seems to be getting to me. And, the fact that my stuff doesn't have a market is a bit discouraging. Can't seem to change with the times. Hope all is well with you and yours, have a Merry Christmas! Mr. Bill
Bill, Probably repeating myself when I say that there is always something instructive for me in your music, and it's always truly interesting and pleasant to audit. Always with a very fine lyrical sensibility I recognize immediately as well. Been dealing with bronchial issue for many weeks, gradually improving now I think. However, apart from tweaking here and there my creativity has been largely at a standstill. -- When does Spring begin anyway? I follow way too much news, not good for my mental health. Got this 5 year old young lady here with a fascination for Christmas, does make me smile and improve the overall mood here. A true blessing. Mr. Bill, I certainly wish you and yours all the best this holiday season as well. I very much appreciate your support and friendship in this environment. You will always have mine. Maybe I can get some work today..... Tony
Hey Rex thank you kindly for the stars I'll be sure and return the favor ... William Valintine
Hey Willam! Just checked out a block of your material. Your stuff displays a high level of professionalism, high quality stuff. I see you are fairly new here, guessing you will get better noticed soon and deservedly so. -- Thank you also for them stars as well, and for the kind review of Vistaview Lane. All the best to you, sir, and keep rockin'!! Tony, aka 'Rex'
Any time Rex
Hi Rex, wow outstanding stuff. Very impressive composition and performance. So nice to hear! Thanks for putting out your talent, Chris
Found time today (insane here) to listen to a couple of your tunes today. I have a feeling a lot more fives will be coming your way from this end as I listen more. Terrific lyricism and musicality! -- Thank you, sir, for your listens and kind words. I very much appreciate the encouragement. -- Tony, aka 'Rex'
REX.....very simply....YOU ROCK BROTHER!!...YOU RULE!!! "Wouldn't You Like To".....I said Yes!!!...I would like to give the highest accolades for one of the best musicians on Bjam!!!..Luv ya brother Rex!!!!! Your fan, TK
Coming from someone who rrocks himself, that is meaningful, and I am certainly grateful for your friendship. THANK YOU, SIR!! :-D
Rex.....what you said means an awful lot to me!!! ...This is what Bjam is all about....musicians supporting fellow musicians and making some wonderful friendships along the way. Not only are you a very talented musician you are a gentleman of class & high intellect! We need more people like you in this world. I'm extremely delighted that we have connected and become friends. Not necessary to call me "Sir"...but I surely appreciate it very much. I guess that's because you are a "class individual"...and you can take that to the bank...Sir Rex!!!!!! Tony Keys
Hi Tony, Thanks for the 5's for "Touchdown" and "The Only One". Caught a lot of grief for "The Only One", one contest wouldn't even pass it on to the judges. "Touchdown" just made a top 10 list...I really don't understand how Bjam compiles these lists. Still struggling to find my place in this world. Bill
Your stuff always engaging and appealing to me. Some weeks ago i listened to a block of your songs, like listening to an album. It truly was great. Yup, struggling here too. Thinking that, before I leave this world, I'll try visiting a bordello and cutting off an ear. :-}
Vincent Willem, a relative?
Funny you should ask. I am into geneology off and on. Got this email some years ago suggesting that there was an indirect connection to my mother's lineage, that he was some kind of distant cousin or other. Consulting with other family members, however, only suspicions were aroused. Probably some kind of sales ploy. But... ???
Rex, Thanks for the 5's for "Money Can't". OLD tune I wrote while still in a funky rock band in the early '70's. The head of the Jazz department at Cornish talked me into going back to school and getting my degree there. Gave me the opportunity to play and write with some great players. This live recording was from 1984. Most of the players went on to successful professional careers and I became a carpenter. It's been a particularly dry spell for me, musically. Lot's of old ideas but not much new. Quit a few times but I always come back to it. "Sandbox Sally" ... 5's! Bill
Bill! Money Can't really resonated with me in several ways. Certainly interesting from strictly musical perspective, but more than this it evoked memories dating to late seventies when I was first learning guitar and was introduced to the jazz scene. It reminded me of how seriously I wanted to become a jazz player, ideally in a context like what is captured here. Unfortunately, it was never fully realized :-(, have only played in popular music bands. A very emotional listen that re-awoke that yearning in me. I'm sure you have noticed I too have kept a low profile. Lot's of stuff going on here. A fair share of babysitting, tho Alayna (5) just started kindergarten. A tad more free time now. Recently I/we lost our pup, age 14 1/2. Wow that hurt, truly my best friend forever. I am at the very beginning of a new track I will dedicate to him. It will be organic, very much unlike Sandbox Sally. Thank you for the 5s as well, Bill! At least in the near term I will be a bit more active on BJ. Oh yeah, my Mare Tranquillitatis was selected >today< by a provider. First time for me. Have yet to dive into this to see what it really means. Have you an experience like this? Stay healthy and creative, my friend! 'Rex'
Hey, LCP! Thanks indeed for placing my Sandbox Sally on your esteemed list of Best Songs! (btw, tweaking never done it seems ;-) Been so busy that I have neglected BJ for some time, but will re-enter game as early as today. Thanks again, good people! Tony, aka 'Rex'
You're welcome Rex, Great track! LC Team
Thanks for the 5 * review of light up my air , I think it's been my fave since I started writing only 4 tracks , your way professional and ahead of the curve much appreciated, not writing right now uk has been way to expensive to go in to the recording studio so I have dipped out for awhile thanks the same Rex ?
A strong production and performance. I get the studio expense thing. I do everything now at home. Sincerely all the best to you, QDP! Rex
Thank you will return one day I love the studio vibe and studio vocalist etc
Tony, Thanks for the 5's for "Scorcher" and "It Must Be Raining". Gotta get back to both of them someday, as usual. "Happy-Go-Lucky" is a gas, man! 5's for sure. Thanks for the follows on my Facebook music page, just gettin' started with expanding my reach. Will be submitting stuff to some other music sites soon. Working with a friend/producer/teacher/jazz trumpet player in Nashville who knows this biz. So far the sync thing hasn't worked out, seems my production skills aren't up to the task and my voice isn't pop enough... Bill
Bill, I haven't yet listened to everything you have out there but I will eventually. Virtually everything I have heard so far has something instructive in it for me and that automates five star ratings. My Happy-Go-Lucky is a sort of 'popular music' attempt. Overly synthy perhaps? Will see how that plays out, ever tweaking. Thank you as well, sir, and stay well and creative! Tony
Oh yeah, wanted to mention I have a presence on Bandcamp now, tho I have much still to learn about it, how to use it..
Hi Rex.....just listened to your tune"PEANUT SOUP".....outstanding!!!...love it. I've always loved jazz! I have an extensive background in jazz and have to say it's my #1. listen!!! I've become a fan! IMO- this is "REAL MUSIC". You need to be on the famous GRP label right up there with the best! Wishing you continued success!!! TK(Tony Keys)-BroGreede
Hey Bro!! First off, thank you soo much for the listens and starz for my tunes a few days ago. Sorry for late reply, i've been sick (sniff, cough) but gradually improving. Will absolutely become acquainted with your stuff. Yeah, jazz definitely in my blood. Back at ya soon, and thanks again!! Tony, aka "Rex"
Hi Rex, Hey, thanks so much for the 5 Star rating on "I Got Nothin' "... I appreciate you stopping by and having a listen! I'm so glad you liked it. While I'm here, I'll have a listen to some of your stuff again... it's been a while. Thanks again! Frank
Hi Tony, Thank you for the 5 stars for Trees, much appreciated.
Tony, Appreciate the 5's for "First Light On The Prairie". Started out as a solo country/jazz guitar piece from eons ago. It's one of those tunes I intend to revisit... Just spent my next 2 years allowance on Mojo2 Horns 2.0. Now I have to learn how to use it. And, of course, I get a message from Kontact that my current version of their product needs to be updated to use the new software...it never ends. Bill
I'll look into Mojo2 Horns myself. Not super keen on dishing out cash myself but occasionally it"s worth it. - T
Yeah, pricey stuff. Might also look at acoustic samples V Horns and V Saxophones. About $50 bucks less if you buy both programs, actually I wanted to get these instead but Sweetwater let me make payments which didn't hurt quite as much and didn't carry the V Horns/Sax product. I'd check them both out...let me know what you think.
Hi Rex, Many thanks for the stars and playlist for Achill Lament, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I did wonder how you'd come by it, just by chance? Been listening to Ashes, a very powerful piece, you'd never guess its not a new track. Cheers, Bob
Hi Bob! I had actually listened to it some months ago, am certain I commented on it favorably at that time, thought I had given it 5 stars, maybe not (?). More recently, when I had mentioned to you I felt I was in good company as a UKSC instrumental finalist, it was because I had noticed that Achill Lament was a finalist last year (I believe it was). This time, as you are one of those folks I need to visit once in a while, I was looking over your tunes and noticed it needed stars (!). So I listened and my suspicions were confirmed. :) Yes, Ashes is 20+ years old, from an 'album' I had attempted using Cakewalk (I have been using Logic these days). I have mostly buried that thing, save for this piece which was perhaps the best of the bunch. Thank you, sir!! Tony, aka 'Rex'
Got you. Many thanks Tony, much appreciated. (I'm still a Cakewalk user after many, many years - it has all I need and I understand it reasonably well now, would hate to have to start again.) Cheers, Bob
Jeanna, thank you so much for the stars for Follow your child, an old track that I think warrants re-visiting at some point. Actually, let's multiply that thanks by two as I owe you a thanks for stars for Tea for two a few weeks ago as well. I've been a little quiet here of late, so much going on here. Wishing you well as always, and listens coming your way soon. You are forewarned, haha! -- Tony, aka 'Rex'
Hi Tony--you are welcome. You have diverse music that I always enjoy!
Hi Tony/Rex, Have to thank you for the 5's for "Space In Between". Well, I guess I didn't have to, but, you now, professional courtesy and all. When do you find out about the UK thing? Bill a.k.a. MrBill
Mijnheer Bill, UK contest. I don't know, could announce any time now is my guess. Trying to temper my expectations, can't doubt this final stage is brutal. When i listen to and re-analyze my submissions, maybe they are 'ok', but it isn't hard for me to rationalize their not making the cut. We'll see. In any case, I ain't quittin'. T.
Hi Rex, I had 5 Semi Finalists! Didn't go further though!
Hi Tony-- Thanks for listening to "Awakening" and the stars. I appreciate it! I listened to your "Tea for One". 5-stars. I especially like the rain/old record effect.
Thank you for the 5 ðŸ"Ÿ Tony on Opus 42. I hope you are well. All the best, Ãlvaro Guevara Vázquez, Composer BMI.
Alvaro, your music has a depth and breadth to it I can only wish there was more of in this environment. All the best to you as well, sir!
Alvaro, Thanks indeed for the stellar matter for Blue Skies. An old track that, upon a re-listening, strikes me as something I ought perhaps re-visit and improve. Perhaps a niche for it somewhere in the marketplace? Thanks again, sir! Tony
Rex, Thanks for the 5's for PVM. Workin' on a new one that's been hiding in my computer for ages. Instrumentally done with a scratch vocal that needs lyrics, which are not coming easily. Mr. Bill
Thank you for the five stars on "Last Second Chance"! That was the first song I turned from a poem into a song. I hope I've gotten better since then.
Bob, Grabbed that track somewhat randomly as I recall. Very nice, strong number. The lady singing certainly does it justice. I will surely audit more of your material in the near future. Hey, maybe we can be friends? I'll leave that up to you. :) All the best to you sir! 'Rex"
Hi Rex, Thank you for awarding Drifting 5 stars, much appreciated. Just had a quick listen to a couple of your tracks and am much impressed, especially as you do everything yourself. That's the way I like to do things also. Good luck, Bob
Bob, thanks for the listens. Always enjoy auditing your stuff. -- I need to do more listening overall, too many distractions here, life can get crazy. Opportunity should improve soon tho, changing circumstances. Stay well and creative, sir! 'Rex'
Thank you, and you as well.
Rex, Thanks for the 5's for "Getaway". Did you do a review? I've done a small re-write recently but haven't re-recorded it yet. Just a couple of tweaks...you know how that works. And, thanks for the facebook request. I just recently started back up after dumping it for a couple of years. Mr. Bill
Maybe I am overlooking something, but I often do a listen without seeing a review option. Stars option yes.
Rex, Yeah, Nigel needs to be expanded upon. Late '90's I think. I've got a ton of these that should be revisited...thanks for the review. Mr. Bill
Rex, Thanks for another fun to read review...this time for "I Really Love Your Mind". Old tune that my guy in Nashville wants me to re-record, make it a Jazz quartet, club sounding thing...workin' on it. Did pretty well in the SongU contest I mentioned. Didn't win but finished in the top 4 out of 150+. I can live with that. Mr. Bill
Ever and always a pleasure to review your stuff, Mr. Bill. BTW, you're lookin' good under that hat!
An original "Tribble"... My Father-in Law was a great hat wearer. We inherited a bunch of them and I occasionally will don one in his honor.
Ok, gotta ask. Original "Tribble" as in actually from the set of the Star Trek original series episode? I thought the Kingons were gifted all of them?
Rex, Thanks for the review of "Little Journey". A pro-reviewer hated it, though it has done pretty well on Bjam top 10's and general reviews. Really like "HA!"...is that a bari-sax I hear? What piano patch did you use on that? Most of my top 10's disappeared overnight. Not an unknown experience. I'm in the running for a co-write with a Grammy winning writer and a chance for pitching to a publisher...on SongU. Find out on the 15th. Mr. Bill
Mr. Rex, Thanks for the 5's for " Polka Dot Blue ". Just went #1 on the jazz top 10. Noticed you lurking around there, too. Been a struggle lately to get things recorded, lot's of ideas but can't seem to focus on one long enough to get it done. Rejoined SongU after many years...just got notified that I've been selected as a "rising star" for one of my tunes. Only took 60+ years of writing to reach this milestone. 76 next month and still trying to figure this stuff out... Mr. Bill
Hey Bill! I have been overwhelmed with obligations here, mainly babysitting. Yikes! Have been working on something new but it has been especially slow going :-( Hope to resolve matter at some point in not too distant future. -- You have been a rising star ... er, risen rather ... in my estimation for some time now. Keep up that truly great work, sir!! 'Rex'
Mannis, reading the info accompanying Things I should have said. Didn't realize, couldn't have been sure on that first listen, who was on that horn. Great sound sir.
Rex, "First Light..." started out as a short solo country guitar piece long ago, 40+ years, and just evolved into this. This is pretty old too, and I'd do it different if I had the time, but it was fun. Thanks for the listen and review. Mr. Bill
Listened to your "Chanson Sans Paroles" and can see why it achieved in GASC! Def Worth the five stars! My song, "I See Her Dancing" achieved Finalist in the GASC also! Much appreciated your stars for my "Drift Away"(ensemble).
Thanks for the listen and the stars, Jim! Yeah, my GASC experience gave me much needed encouragement at a time when I very much needed it. Considering your positive experience, well, that kinda makes us bros! :) All the best to you, sir. Keep up the good work! 'Rex' aka Tony
Rex, Thanks for the 5's and PL add for "I Think Of You". Mr. Bill
Thumbs up, sir!