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A slow, scaled down, bluesy song with tremolo guitar, soaring organ and close up vocals. Don't Ever (Words & Music by Jana Persson) I wanna hide no more And I wanna close the door Don't ever leave me Never decieve me Don't ever…
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richardlaceves said

nicely done,, a classic progression,,, i enjoyed this a lot

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To conclude the album, here is the title track in a full band setting, featuring the great Rob Wirensjo on a riveting piano and also Hank Johnzon doing a jazzy pedal. The arrangement is a little reminiscent of turn of the 19th century can-can…
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Guest said

den här låten gjorde min dag! Blir glad av den!

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A couple of ornate melodies on a string that Will worked really hard to decorate with words. Since the song has basically two different melodic themes, the idea is to portray a relationship from two perspectives. Over You (Words by Will Gough…
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richardlaceves said

very beautifully done,,,i like this alot,,

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To conclude the album, here is the title track in a full band setting, featuring the great Rob Wirensjo on a riveting piano and also Hank Johnzon doing a jazzy pedal. The arrangement is a little reminiscent of turn of the 19th century can-can…
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If I made a movie of my life, this would be playing over the opening credits. Love it!

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A funky track, featuring Amanda Persson, the 15 yo Daughter of Strummindude, on lead vocals. Amanda is currently competing in the 2011 Swedish Idol finals. (Oct 2011) Take Me Dancing (Words & Music by Jana Persson) Take me up Take…
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Guest said

... sounds nice !

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Lyrics influenced by a conversation with a friend whose daughter was in a really bad way. Kind of set the mood for large parts of the challenge for me this year. New version uploaded 12 Dec 2010.
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thetworegs said

excellent vocal and music..ooh yeah!!!

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Lyrics influenced by a conversation with a friend whose daughter was in a really bad way. Kind of set the mood for large parts of the challenge for me this year. New version uploaded 12 Dec 2010.
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Keith Landry said

Man... As the playlist runs down into the 2010 RPM submission, I realize that I need to hit the stop button or I'll be up all night listening to Strummindude's incredible music... I'LL BE BACK!!!

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To conclude the album, here is the title track in a full band setting, featuring the great Rob Wirensjo on a riveting piano and also Hank Johnzon doing a jazzy pedal. The arrangement is a little reminiscent of turn of the 19th century can-can…
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Keith Landry said

Soooooooooo good, Jana. Really a brilliant album. I will be playing this beautiful song over and over in the coming days. Anyone who listens to this album and doesn't come away with a smile (especially after hearing this sweet closing track) needs to get their heads checked... or kicked... their choice. Just outstanding, Jana, truly outstanding!

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The Cacaphony of the Kaleidoscopy, and a nod to 70's progressive rock. Brace yourself - this is a long one! Falling Is Never (Lyrics by Aaron Strebs, Music by Jana Persson) Years between life, between panic, a lie between she who would…
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Keith Landry said

Oh, now this track is just amazing... And I love the fact that you've taken the 8:48 to say what really needs saying lyrically and musically... And that guitar at around 2:20... Wow. I wish more artists would be more willing to return to a time when eight minutes of great music can be so damn good, and should NEVER be cut short if the song tells the artist that it NEEDS to be just that long.

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A couple of ornate melodies on a string that Will worked really hard to decorate with words. Since the song has basically two different melodic themes, the idea is to portray a relationship from two perspectives. Over You (Words by Will Gough…
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Keith Landry said

Jana, this is one hell of an album whether or not it was produced under the time constraint of RPM (and the fact that it was makes it all the more impressive). Well done!

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A funky track, featuring Amanda Persson, the 15 yo Daughter of Strummindude, on lead vocals. Amanda is currently competing in the 2011 Swedish Idol finals. (Oct 2011) Take Me Dancing (Words & Music by Jana Persson) Take me up Take…
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Keith Landry said

This track is just incredible... Put together a music video and this will be HUGE in the states... And what a voice on that kid of yours!... I have a feeling it won't be very long until we'll all be saying, "and I heard her when she was only fifteen." Top notch songwriting, arranging, performance... Just first rate all the way you two!

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Next stop, Nashville. Time to Let Go (Song for Ramona) (Music by Jana Persson, Lyrics by Jana Persson and Will Gough) Feel the hurt Feel the pain Aching heart Not again All the pleas On my knees Where's the cure for emotions like…
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Keith Landry said

Such a professionally produced piece of excellence!

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The window to the world opening. Have a listen, if you will! Kaleidoscopy Overture (Words & Music by Jana Persson) Who will get it if they want? You will Who'll prevail as is their wont? You will Who will have a look In my kaleidoscope…
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Keith Landry said

Faved at 0:15... Great track, Jana!

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The Cacaphony of the Kaleidoscopy, and a nod to 70's progressive rock. Brace yourself - this is a long one! Falling Is Never (Lyrics by Aaron Strebs, Music by Jana Persson) Years between life, between panic, a lie between she who would…
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Guest said

riktig arena låt =)!

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Lyrics by Brian McCloskey in somewhat of a suprise collab. Musically a kind of feel-good soul-pop. I quite like how this turned out, and nominated it my prefered RPM-track this year. New version uploaded 12 Dec 2010.
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stoman said

Man, you have the right touch.

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A slow, scaled down, bluesy song with tremolo guitar, soaring organ and close up vocals. Don't Ever (Words & Music by Jana Persson) I wanna hide no more And I wanna close the door Don't ever leave me Never decieve me Don't ever…
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stoman said

Very pretty. I'm downloading all your songs to listen thoroughly again later. And again. And again ... :)

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This song is a tribute to the slick Californian music branded "Westcoast", that was all the rage back around the turn of the 1980's. Katie (Words by Will Gough and Jana Persson, Music by Jana Persson) Back in the same old place I take…
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stoman said

Nice song and superb production.

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This song is a tribute to the slick Californian music branded "Westcoast", that was all the rage back around the turn of the 1980's. Katie (Words by Will Gough and Jana Persson, Music by Jana Persson) Back in the same old place I take…
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stoman said

Great music, my friend!

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This song is a tribute to the slick Californian music branded "Westcoast", that was all the rage back around the turn of the 1980's. Katie (Words by Will Gough and Jana Persson, Music by Jana Persson) Back in the same old place I take…
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stoman said

Wow, you still sound pro! Very nice music. Thanks for sharing!

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To conclude the album, here is the title track in a full band setting, featuring the great Rob Wirensjo on a riveting piano and also Hank Johnzon doing a jazzy pedal. The arrangement is a little reminiscent of turn of the 19th century can-can…
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Dirty Spirits said

incredible rpm. your songs are top notch and so is everything else.

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