 HenriRoger
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Date: July 21, 2006 @ 4:41 AM
The intro chords and melody are very good , not very usual in songs 
Wonderfull job with the voice melody and harmonies
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 RayN44
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Date: July 21, 2006 @ 4:47 AM
Incredible, Rodz, Like I said before the great ones take the most time and this was deffinatly worth the wait, as with your other tracks. Everything well mixed with that dreamy voice of yours
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 Traf
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Date: July 21, 2006 @ 5:05 AM
What a great intro.. I love the progression down... as Henri said, rather unusual..
You have this wonderful knack of writing memerable melodies. Whenever I listen to your music, It's going aroung in my head all day.
You're voice is spot on and has a lovely relaxed and esy feel to it.
Love those harmonies, especially art 4.00.. that little backing melody.
Great to hear a new one from you Rod.
Superb..
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Engine11RDenny
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Date: July 21, 2006 @ 5:27 AM
Wow the beginning is so haunting and pleasurable unbelievable mixtures of notes and vocals.  I love your sudden stops  your a great song writer Rodrica. Dam this is like Floyd with Barrett - with much better vocals of course!  Cool lyrics to go with awesome music your soooo English Rodz haha I love it  you need to be on the charts on both sides of the pond - no lie  Your production/performance is 2nd to no one.
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hantu
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Date: July 21, 2006 @ 5:43 AM
WoW! this is absolutely amazing, i really love this, really  honest. I think its the Chord prog that grabbed me, handed me a rose and turned me upside down  and the humming singy vocals along side it  luvly!!!
Didn't enjoy the chorus that much unfortunately, but i think thats because i fell in love with the verse chord progg and when ur in love you don't want it to go away..... oh but don't worry, it came back again lol
The drums come in pretty nicely and sound good.
god i love how you sing the verses too i just wanna carry on talking about the verses and intro till i doze off at my keyboard  so i will shutup now...
Oh the vocal effects at the end were nice. Well this whole mix is done very well, seems flawless TO ME.
Well Done!
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 tsand19151
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Date: July 21, 2006 @ 5:47 AM
Because your new releases are far and few in between, and because you are so well liked round here, anything new from you is a major event. And you never disappoint. I've watched your production and writting skills grow. This is mixed and performed very well. That voice is absolutely "Rodz". Like Traf, I love those harmonies as well. Drum track is perfect. The wind chimes were perfectly placed. Another catchy chorus seems to be your strong point. The overall feel to this is touching me. I've seen many pics of you with a bass. Did you play bass on this? I like it as well. On my 4th listen.... Your greatest hits CD is gonna be a bitch to decide what goes on it....
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 sinai
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Date: July 21, 2006 @ 8:57 AM
diggin the really eerie intro! 
yer accent seems thicker on the vox on this one, doesn't change anything, just thought i'd throw that out there  yer voice is as superb as always, foreign or not 
delivers perfectly on the haunting atmosphere you seem to be shooting for, while staying catchy and accessible
perfect as usual Rodz, you deliver yet again, and i have a new favorite of yours.
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FraDonaghy
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Date: July 21, 2006 @ 10:53 AM
Loving this one, the position of the vox in the mix gives it a real ethereal feel, and Sinai is right I can pick out the English accent a lot more here than usual
Great song, I love the way the arrival of the drums transforms the mood from reflective to upbeat
Also - really great job on those backing vocals, they could be confused for a synth they are so perfectly performed 
I like this one a lot  
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vzeye
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Date: July 21, 2006 @ 4:07 PM
    I always enjoy hearing your voice. This is a nice addition. Your music has such a unique style.
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dsindel
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Date: July 21, 2006 @ 4:44 PM
love the descending chromatics on the intro...
your voice is tops (as always)
the bird chirps add dimension and I like the FX on them to give them a less natural and electronic feel...
Great topic, I have lots of "Strangers In My Garden" so I know where you are coming from... LOL
"Excellent" work my friend..!
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Saint
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Date: July 21, 2006 @ 4:56 PM
 I love that intro!!
Great lyrics and your voice sounds excellent as always.I think this is my new favorite by you.I really love the arrangement and atmosphere of this song.Playlisting this one for sure.
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 KitRumble
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Date: July 21, 2006 @ 6:46 PM
That intro is so cool. I can relate to the content of this song. The vocals and harmonies are excellant and as usual Rodz your tracks resonate long after the outro. This is so dreamy and smooth Rodz. terrific !!
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Bluenevus
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Date: July 22, 2006 @ 12:53 AM
Wow that intro There is something heavenly about it. There is something dark about it. The lyrics and vocals are awesome. Wonderful production.
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shutyatrap
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Date: July 22, 2006 @ 6:24 AM
Wow it was my birthday yesterday and this is like a belated present seeing a new track here from you to listen to.
Wow the birds are an excellent touch. But it’s when your voice kicks in that the heart just pumps in the anticipation of yet another awesome song of yours for me to love.
Wow your accent is just so pronounced in this track. Very sexy and sung so darn well. As I sing along to the lyrics I am just really impressed with the way this has fitted together so well. This does paint a wonderful picture thanks to your excellent words. Hell the writing you have done here is just perfect.
It’s so good to see you here and this song has really made my day. I love your work so much.
Steve
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freddemillio
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Date: July 22, 2006 @ 11:38 AM
The sounds in the intro gel very nicely. They ease the listener into the main body of the piece in a great way. The feel of the drums propel the piece forward without disrupting the introspective mood that the rest of the instruments create. The tone on the drums is also tasty.
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 ShadowMom
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Date: July 22, 2006 @ 5:19 PM
Another great song! I love the images in this one, and your vocals ... well, I just your singing. This one has such sad tones in it, but it's a beautiful track!
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GTOriginal
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Date: July 22, 2006 @ 8:11 PM
Gorgeous intro! A real mood-setter.
This is one of me new very favorite tracks here on DM. 
I can relate to this on each level, lyrically & musically too. Simply Awe inspiring.
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farfor44
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Date: July 22, 2006 @ 9:20 PM
Fantastic beginingexcellent guitar work,sweet vocal harmonieswonderful songwriting so ambient,and incredibly professional sounding..this has such a catchy melody,that seems to be one of the things that you are so good at Rodz
Loving this from begining to end...another one for my playlist
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Ghostie
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Date: July 23, 2006 @ 10:43 AM
Ive been waiting for this for along time ... and well worth the wait
this is awesome!!!
your haunting vocals and meledy
First-class song from a beautifu Lady
Wonderful Track!!!
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BOWILLIE
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Date: July 23, 2006 @ 12:41 PM
how in the world did this one sneak past me/?
i am severely slipping....
this is a wonderful trackrodz..beautiful vocals..
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independentm...
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Date: July 23, 2006 @ 1:51 PM
Thanks for the 
Hope you don't mind that I made this the "DRM free Download of the Day" over at  ( http://www.boycottriaa.com )
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Vickxxx
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Date: July 23, 2006 @ 3:05 PM
Beautiful vocals. Harmonies and melodies are sweet. Nice lyrics and cool arrangment. A real pleasure listening to this one
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Swampman
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Date: July 24, 2006 @ 6:04 AM
This is an excellent song very mystical sounding with great vocals and all around chart topper 
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perkie1973
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Date: July 24, 2006 @ 8:47 PM
This song is so awesome...your vocals tell the story so well...(haunting harmonies) wow...the music and production just wonderful.....Just beautiful....
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guitaroo
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Date: July 24, 2006 @ 8:52 PM
Like the guitar....nice vocals cool harmonies...
Very cool. Love it.
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DaveWL
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Date: July 25, 2006 @ 12:55 PM
Disturbing but in an artistic way. The hummed harmonies particularly are spooky and poignant.. I like the fact that the lyrical theme is quite deep Could literally be a ghost story or could be a something more metaphorical like a disturbing situation that one can’t get away from. I like songs that make me think about the theme. Vocals distinctively Rodrica, very powerful without necessarily raising the velocity. Exceptional songwriting
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tsand19151
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Date: July 27, 2006 @ 6:35 AM
i really like this......
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guitaroo
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Date: July 27, 2006 @ 5:12 PM
Added to An Alternative Turn Of Mind
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clickplay
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Date: July 28, 2006 @ 9:05 PM
Wow,really sensitive bass playing.The drums really wake up the sleepy feeling of the intro.There is an underlying sense of ever present tension going on due to the tonal and rhythmic balance between the chosen instruments.
Very well conceived,and brilliant execution.
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evansorchid
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Date: July 29, 2006 @ 8:15 AM
Whoa, I love the guitar chords and the eerie keyboard sound in the opening of this. The bird sounds are cool too. Kinda makes it seem like I'm walking though a negative photograph. The body of the song is cool. I don't know why but it reminds me of something that Hall & Oates did. Very excellent track!!!!
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Opossum
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Date: July 29, 2006 @ 10:50 AM
I like!
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Notary04
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Date: July 30, 2006 @ 5:07 PM
You those chord progs are dark, disturbing stuff without a doubt. Very cinematic music, and yes 80's cinema at that, what with your drum and vocal styles.
It is interesting how dark this music is, as the subject matter (somebody you knew so well changing) doesn't seem disturbing/haunting at first consideration. But just like anything else, the longer you think about it, the more deep it seems, which makes it very clear you put a lot of thought into this
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victorsskull
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Date: July 31, 2006 @ 12:43 PM
great tune
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PaulMcClelland
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Date: August 1, 2006 @ 4:35 PM
Very nice tune, Rodrica. What a haunting melody. It makes this garden a pretty eerie place. I catch the metaphorical use of the garden, but you know, when some people you've known all your life change, and the garden 'dies', the 1st thing I think about is planting another garden..or is that simplifying it too much?
Very nice arrangement to this tune. I LOVE the way it builds into the chorus, then stops, then settles into those beginning chords again. An arrangement that works in my head. I am fond of the dynamics of this song. You're voice is even and almost other-worldly in this one, like you're singing as an observer as well as a participant in the story. I like the bird effects in the middle. You know how I feel about well placed effects in a song, and this works perfectly. Great job...Keeper...PMcC
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Bluenevus
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Date: August 4, 2006 @ 11:37 PM
...and I keep coming back. This is such a great tune
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 vamallela
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Date: August 6, 2006 @ 11:14 AM
just love that dark progression Totally agree with PMcC, great arrangement and vox. Very cool song!
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joycedavis
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Date: August 7, 2006 @ 12:46 PM
i agree with clickplay - this is a very well conceived and executed piece. now, to get down to earth more...the birds sing (in my mind in a sunny gardesn) are then are twirping under a dark cloud and then the song begins it's turn. your vox on these lyrics (i read them as you played  thanx so much for posting them)are made for each other and your excellent and beautiful performance was produced great.
a really nice way to start my listening today!
 peace-------jd
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southwing
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Date: August 9, 2006 @ 12:33 PM
Hi I'm Melice from Joenmelice. Joe is showing me around the site. Just heard your latest song and was impressed with what you do.
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Burnthand
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Date: August 11, 2006 @ 7:45 AM
Well, let´s start with the wrong things...
NOTHING!!! The intro chords are perfect, the song has an enigmatic (is this a word in english) ambience.
Your voice sounds beautiful again Just love the chorus and the way it stops to restart again!
Top class production and songwriting, it´s always a pleasure to listen to your music!!
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WhyTheFuQ
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Date: August 14, 2006 @ 3:19 AM
OMG so beautifull!
there's a stranger in my garden ...
turning morning into night
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tsand19151
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Date: August 19, 2006 @ 8:38 AM
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ShawnBaxe
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Date: August 30, 2006 @ 7:34 AM
Simply beautiful It's always a pleasure to listen to your music. I say "We need more music, we need more Rodrica - keep it up "
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 aysha63
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Date: August 30, 2006 @ 2:33 PM
Love the intro! This is beautiful. You're voice always grabs me! Wonderful song and production.
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Saxsinger
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Date: September 26, 2006 @ 12:05 PM
Yes, you are an excellent singer..I love the treatment you give your songs.. I wanna hear more!!!! 
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billrhynes
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Date: October 6, 2006 @ 11:09 AM
Damn girl....I l'm soooo loving this very, very haunting piece. excellence and proffessionalism like always from you. Perfect...just perfect
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RocShaman
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Date: November 6, 2006 @ 7:45 AM
Wow, very very nice. Glad I checked this out.... Downloading this one!
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Engine11RDenny
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Date: December 9, 2006 @ 6:49 PM
yea the beginning is more than haunting it's almost church like Your vocals really come out perfect in this great track it's great to be able to stream in hifi now
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 DrowningBetty
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Date: December 20, 2006 @ 4:02 AM
this is beautiful! ethereal intro
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Mojosnake
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Date: December 31, 2006 @ 3:09 PM
diggin the floyd feel
this is beautiful
i always can count on you for the goods
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Tattoomom
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Date: January 12, 2007 @ 10:29 PM
Yeah...no more of that "I wish I had a sexy voice like you" shit! This is beautiful! So fucking professional! I WISH I could get this quality. Absolutely fantastic! So dark and eerie.
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GeneHilbert
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Date: February 3, 2007 @ 1:51 AM
This is very kewl........ Damn.....! Here you are.... This is happening. I would love to lay a gtr track on this.
Very Kewl..... Well Done
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sween
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Date: March 2, 2007 @ 3:14 PM
Sorry its taken me a while to listen.. Oh, very haunting to start with, nice guitar, I like it. Damn, exellent harmonies. I like the lyrics, I wonder why you have birds singing? haha All the makings of a classic here, one of thoise tracks instantly recognisable. Nice1 Rodrica!
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RichLum
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Date: March 7, 2007 @ 6:13 AM
Another great song.
I like the haunting intro.
Some of the vocal effects towards the end sound cool too.
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aorpete
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Date: April 23, 2007 @ 7:01 PM
Fantastic Rodrica!
Really beautiful start to finish!
I love the erie feel - so expressive & dark & as alwayz the mystery element keeps everything feeling fresh, shiny & new...
As alwayz too, very ClAsSy!
It would be nice occassionally to be able to offer critism! but hey we can learn a lot from our role-models (especially the one's we are unable to criticize)!
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milesov
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Date: April 25, 2007 @ 10:56 AM
good track. does have a eerie quality to it on parts. nice acoustic. strong vox and production.
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spencm
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Date: May 17, 2007 @ 5:50 PM
Hi Rod,
havent been around for a while. I love this one it sounds so fresh. Nice dynamics to it and great overall ambience.
great work once again
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aorpete
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Date: May 18, 2007 @ 10:34 AM
I really love this! & can't believe I didn't PLAYLIST it last listen... (dow!)
I have this time!
Such absolute professionalism at the highest possible level!
You RoCk Rodz!
 
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LiebeRavens10
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Date: May 18, 2007 @ 12:44 PM
I absolutely love this - have just listened to it three times and it just gets better. Need to find this playlist thing
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shutyatrap
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Date: May 22, 2007 @ 3:20 AM
Wow this is slightly different in feel to the original take. Wow this sounds so good. The quality of the recording is just fucking mind blowingly good. Your vocal emotion just really hits home so good and in my book you are world class. Catchy hook that alway gets in my head. You are so darn talented Rodrica.
Steve
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TameasDust
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Date: June 8, 2007 @ 12:12 AM
Awesome soothing tune ... relaxing and enticing ... very well done
Morning Groove 2 added
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dafendabenda
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Date: June 8, 2007 @ 3:42 PM
i like the broken chords at the begining
the synths are great
great track
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billrhynes
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Date: June 17, 2007 @ 5:03 PM
back for more
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Pete-SaintsD...
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Date: July 21, 2007 @ 12:04 PM
beautiful melody,and great synths realy enjoying this track well done
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mandolinlady
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Date: July 22, 2007 @ 11:10 PM
What a lovely haunting feel this song has to it  beautiful vocals & lyrics, backing arrangements & effects are spot on, I had a couple of listens, going in playlist 
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MagneticFlui...
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Date: August 30, 2007 @ 1:34 AM
What a beautiful song, and as always, outstanding vocals. I love the eerie feel of this too. Great production and song altogether.
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BlackMikeSilver
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Date: September 2, 2007 @ 9:10 AM
Rodrica - you did it again! Another catchy song that's just dark enough. Great production. the acoustic sounds very tight and cool. Thank you for sharing!
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ajpresentsky
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Date: September 26, 2007 @ 2:30 PM
Just simply a lovely song, you really do set a standard.
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dsindel
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Date: September 30, 2007 @ 11:39 PM
love it..! one of my faves on this site
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miraclemaker
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Date: November 12, 2007 @ 10:02 AM
Great song!  bird:
outstanding vocals and cool drums
another outstanding performance
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moam
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Date: November 15, 2007 @ 3:49 PM
Beautiful melody once again... Nice nature sounds! It really paints a picture. Beautiful voice, beautiful mixing, so far this has a just pure GORGEOUS sound. Almost ambient, yet not so ambient that it just sounds like a bunch of weird sounds. Its very musical, and I especially love how it kicks into rock when the chorus begins. I really effing love the chorus in this song. I just love how it all just builds up. The bridge was really powerful too, then back to one last chorus. Awesome! One thing I like in your chorus is when the drums smack down and then there's like a second of silence, and then the music blazes up again. Just adds an awesome effect. I can totally tell you put much effort into your work, and I am totally diggin' it! I wish I would have come by here much sooner than this...
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zedsalt
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Date: November 17, 2007 @ 2:46 PM
The intro is evocative enough that it edges into modern Showtune territory. It'd probably be a nice fit for the opening scene of a movie or the music that accompanies the credits, too, but for whatever reason, I was picturing curtains opening on an in-the-flesh bit of drama.
It's very succinct, too, which is nice. I don't have a very high tolerance for polish, slickness, because too often, material like that has lot of "filler"...and worse, it's usually icing on a cake that doesn't have real substance to it to begin with! Not here. Here, the music is a vehicle, and the polish keeps the music from getting in the way of the song...if that makes any sense. I mean, it makes sense to me, but then, I usually have some idea what I'm thinking...y'know, not always, but usually.
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NosmoKing
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Date: November 17, 2007 @ 6:49 PM
Great performance and have to comment about the wonderful changes used in the intro...then once more. Very haunting well done. It really does sound like movie material as mentioned.
All of your music so polished.
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