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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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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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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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doktordoktor said

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

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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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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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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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by Beck Hansen
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Another new one on me. Your voice suits the Beck songs very well. Good job!

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by Joshua Tillman (AKA Father John Misty)
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doktordoktor said

Nice song Tom!

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by Beck Hansen
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Tom said

As my old Algebra teacher used to say: Keep It Simple, Stupid! I've found that some of the best songs are the most simple. Glad to hear that this approach has translated well to your ears, Steve. Thanks, as always, for listening.

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by Beck Hansen
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doktordoktor said

Simple but beautiful song. Nice version Tom!

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by Beck Hansen
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Tom said

Indeed, the chord changes were sometimes a bit tricky, but I think I managed to practice them well enough to get a finished product out there without too much trouble. Thanks, as always, for the kind feedback, Steve!

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doktordoktor said

Nice tune. Chord changes sound tricky. Good sound Tom. I think you made a great job here.

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by Beck Hansen
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doktordoktor said

Soulful performance, and good use of your vocal range Tom.

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by Joshua Tillman (AKA Father John Misty)
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Tom said

Spot on insights, Steve! I think the author of the song was drawing on Thomas Mann's "Magic Mountain," particularly its meditation on the subjective nature of time. For example, time sometimes can seem to stand still when spending time with those we hold most dear.

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