MWRatridge

Hey Mark, the lyrics are awesome on this track. The vocals are nice and clear, I think the background vocals really add to the track. Good job on this as always, its a very cool track.

Kyle

Very interesting track. I love the electric guitar. I'm not sure if there are some parts that are clipping or if it's the distortion but I notice some buzz. The voice sounds great - bigger than life. I enjoy listening to the vocals. What plugin do you use for your vocal? Well put together song. Good work!

ER

cool track all around really like the lyrics. Nice touch with the harmonica at about 2:55, good work!

Nice track, has that classic rock sound, I like it! Guitar playing is very good, maybe the mix could be improved slightly but very good overall, thanks!

Your vocal characteristics are a gift Mark...you seem to get that emotion into the lyrics and your lyrics are always thoughtful (thats a talent in itself)...many of us have a lot of words but the ability to set the words and their emotion together with music is a lot rarer.......and by the way...the vocal(s) and the musical components all sound right on to me (in spite of my less that perfect ears).....Great track my friend....a big well done to you....keep on doing it....Ed

This is a very good track, Mark. It sounds like it could be a hit today. The musicianship is very well done and your vocals are great...Good job, my friend.

Ciao,
M.

I like what you have here but I think the track could use a couple tasteful guitar solos. Overall nice track though.

tv

it hard to hear what you are saying.

hey Mark....sorry...forgot to reply to your comments on adding an ending part,,,,my head has moved on to other things...but if you are inclined to add a synth melody bit please feel free....If you want the rhythm backing I can render off a couple of the chorus guitar parts etc for backing if you want....glad you liked it enough to feel inclined to keep it rolling....Ed

o.k. boys...this one goes to the top of my charts....Mark, did you tame that LP a bit to get that nice warm singy stuff going on....contrasts perfectly with the rhythn parts...Great work (as always...on the vocal too)..I was just about to pack it in for the night when I caught up with this one....great way to end the day....and a great bit of music from 2 accomplished musicians........Ed

Fabulous track Mark!

Of course the original wasn't bad :-) but the final result is outstanding. You brought your best melody lines (for me) here...guitar is sharp as it has to be...acoustic rhythms from Bear are bloody groovy...love this track!!!

Instant favourite and sudden download! :-)

Hope all is well, Danke

Mark, once again you prove your skills as a musician, singer, arranger, and producer. You took something that was really raw and turned it into something really special. Thanks for all of the hard work bro. It means a lot to have you take these songs and make them into something really special. Awesome work. On to the next, haha. Hope all is well.

Bear

I like the main chord progression the song has, it is easy to like. As well as the vocals, something familiar about them I like. They sound like Graham Parker a bit, he has a great voice I think. Your delivery is clean and the words are easily understandable.

I like this kind of rock, rhythm based with some great melodies along side a cranking lead. Cool bass, liked the acoustic guitar a lot, just the right amount of each guitar and mixed well. The song is quite catchy, I gave it a few listens and plan to dl this one. Once again you guys hit the mark with this track!

Great job Bear and Mark for putting this together and thanks for sharing Guys!

Wayne

I like how you sing mysteriously, well put together. And the ending man, really interesting ending.

First notes of that harmonica made me feel like on was on a moving train in the prairies. Your voice reminded me if I combined Dylan with Dan McCafferty of Nazareth fame. gruff gritty and emphasizing the consonants.
Nice work Gentlemen
Cru

This old cat loves it. Love the keyboard work. Are you doing the guiar work also? I'm new to this and it's only a hobby and hearing this work makes me strive to work a little harder to get out of the hobby stage. Love it big time.

Another great collab! Should call you two butter cuz you guys are on a roll!

sorry

Nice strong song construction/arrangement. Mark, great job on the vocals, you rock dude! Bear, well you are...Bear!! The bass is big, big in the mix. Way to go on the harmonica, didn't realize you played. I always like additions to rock songs such as horns and harmonicas, they add another dimension to a track.

Congrats on another smash single!!

Wayne

You just cant go wrong when you plug in with the Bear on music Mark...really good job (as usual) on the vocal...and I just have to compliment you on your writing skills...we all have words but there is a special talent in putting them to music in a way that tells the tale....You`ve got some good rock going on here guys...standing ovation from an old guy out west......Ed

Mark, another terrific job by you. It is an honor to occupy this virtual stage with someone of your skillsets, and in a perfect world we could do this one live. Since we live in an imperfect world, this virtual stage works just fine. Superb vox, guitar and harp man. And the mixdown is stellar as always. Another hit that I have on continual loop. Thanks for letting this old guy play along Mark. It was a pleasure. I hope all is well.

Bear

hi again, so the brass section and the percussion work... and of course the world 'war' in the title make me think of your track being inspired by a Shostakovich's music - extremely dramatic, melodic, very nostaglic and expressive. Some of the sounds you get from your midi orchestra (you don't need any better software anyway!) have this quality of his music... Its a bit long piece (ca. 50min) but I think you may find yourself in it... Alex

Yay! I finally found another orchestral composer!
It's nicely done. But to criticize your instruments. You could go for a higher quality string ensemble: Session Strings, CineStrings, BML or Symphobia series.
Also, most of the time the brass seems to be shouting quite a lot of the same notes instead of giving an actual melody to listen to.
:)

hi, this is really well done. It definitely reminds me of Shostakovich's Symphony nr 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTqsU7tQW48 I really liked what you did here - this is very expressive and interesting orchestral composition with really fine arrangement. excellent work! Alex

I like the richness of the brass in this piece. Some of the percussion sounds like it can be rearranged to sound a little more intense or dramatic but overall I love the composition. I am a carpenter saw I feel your pain ! I always say that the table saw is the most dangerous tool in a carpenters shop or van lol. Nice composition here man !

Hey Mark, tasty little combination of jazz and blues my friend. Guitar work is stellar as usual, and your vocal work is always special....a combination of ministry, gin, and cigarettes - you are one of the greatest blues vocalists around.

Really nicely done Mark. Definitely added to favorites. I hope all is well brother. Here's to a mild winter packed with a ton of music.

Bear

I love this! Jazz is well familiar with me. This is just beautiful work. The swinging style of the percussion is nicely done, and the bass is very smooth. The vocals are whispery, which is perfect for the Jazz style. Amazing!

~Ookami