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by Jeremy Messersmith
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doktordoktor said

Really nice sound and feel to this. Wish I could sing as well as you Tom! Great!

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by Scot Weiland and Robert Deleo
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The reverb I get in my apt definitely added a nice flavor to this song. I've been playing this tune in one form or another for at least 15 years, so I thought it'd be cool to record it in the new place to see how it sounds in novel surroundings. As always, thanks for the support and kind feedback, Steve!

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by Scot Weiland and Robert Deleo
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doktordoktor said

Atmospheric sound and great vocals Tom! The chord syncing sounds difficult but you made an excellent job of it. Great job!

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The Proods said

Had to revisit this one…your best!

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by Scot Weiland and Robert Deleo
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doktordoktor said

Nice song, new to me. Like the live sound and fretboard squeaks, creates a mood and an atmosphere. Great vocals! The chord syncing sounds tricky, but you've made a very special performance here Tom. Excellent!

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Intro sampled from Buckethead's "First Master." Music by DoktorDoktor. Lyrics by Lao Tzu & Tom Browning Approach it and there is no beginning Follow it and there is no ending You can't know it but you can be it Just realize and stay…
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Tom said

Thank you for listening and for the kind words, @sistersavage!

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Intro sampled from Buckethead's "First Master." Music by DoktorDoktor. Lyrics by Lao Tzu & Tom Browning Approach it and there is no beginning Follow it and there is no ending You can't know it but you can be it Just realize and stay…
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Sister Savage said

Very nicely done. Great energy in that music.

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"Leaving LA" by Joshua Tillman (AKA Father John Misty)
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Tom said

I definitely tried to go for a natural approach and that has its pros and cons. There are a few word salads in this song that I stumbled through but at least it's authentic and authenticity was key with this one. Thanks, as always, for listening and providing the kind feedback, Steve!

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"Leaving LA" by Joshua Tillman (AKA Father John Misty)
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doktordoktor said

Nice song, Natural and stripped back, it's very well performed Tom.

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by Jeremy Messersmith
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Tom said

Thanks, as always for listening and for the kind feedback, Steve! It's kind of scary to strip everything away and really expose one's voice and playing. So it's kind of a relief that what I did here still turned out sounding okay.

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by Jeremy Messersmith
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doktordoktor said

Cool. You can perform very well without a bag of tricks Tom, and I think that's proper talent. Excellent!

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by Jeremy Messersmith
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doktordoktor said

Very sweet and good tempo Tom.

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by Jeremy Messersmith
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doktordoktor said

Live and natural sounds. Great singing with some very high notes in there. Well done!

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by Jeremy Messersmith
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Tom said

Thanks, Steve! I tried to go real lo fi on this one -- no overdubs. I figured I was due for some optimism in my song choices after recording all of Beck's Sea Change.

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by Jeremy Messersmith
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doktordoktor said

Like it. Nice and clear sound and a charming view of the future!

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by Jeremy Messersmith
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The Proods said

Another good choice.

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by Beck Hansen
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Tom said

I felt downright awful as I was recording this song, "Already Dead," and "Side of the Road," so maybe my state of mind and body at the time added an additional charge to these songs? Either way, I'm glad you enjoyed them and I appreciate your ongoing encouragement, Steve!

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by Beck Hansen
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doktordoktor said

Simple but effective lyrics. Good song that you express very well Tom.

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by Beck Hansen
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doktordoktor said

This is cool. Chords are nice and I wish I could sing this high!

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by Beck Hansen
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Tom said

I'm glad that my recent run of Beck songs resonates with you, Steve! There's a therapeutic quality to them and I think that aspect manifests in the way I translate Beck's vocals. It's a nice bonus that it's somehow enjoyable for others, such as you, to listen to.

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