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Bob Bentley
over 30 days ago to Original Quigley

I think I'm a tad late but well done Robert on making BJ Earth. I don't read comments often enough or I might have noticed you were #1 on Earth, some feat. A great achievement.

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Hey....thanks, Bob.....really appreciate that! The song peaked and fell faster than Boris Johnson getting out of the mess that he has created around party-gate!
Hope you are well? How's the voice holding up?

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Bob Bentley
over 30 days ago

You're welcome. I'm well and starting to exercise my voice a bit more now, hoping it will be ok. Been working on a new song but still at the singing nonsense words stage hoping some decent lyrics will come to mind! Let's say I'm optimistic. I promised myself I would play more on my acoustic guitar and am finally getting some decent callouses on my left hand, it's amazing just how soft my fingers had become. I got away with it to some degree on my Strat with ultra light strings but without regular practice to toughen up the fingers the acoustic is unplayable even with lightish strings. I liken it to playing a keyboard, as against playing an actual piano, anyone can get something out of a modern keyboard, not necessarily so on a piano.
Off to that song again..................
Cheers,
Bob

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Morning Bob,
Just a quick one to say congrats on getting into Earth Chart at No 2! I'm hoping it doesn't disappear as quickly as "I Never Thought" did when it go high up...the next day it bounced right out!!!
I am feeling your pain....when you're used to doing something, it's really not great to have to limit what you can do. And I can also feel your pain on the keyboard v piano! With piano being my real thing, I really loathe having to play anything other than a genuine piano. My dream setup is to have the luxury of a house with a room with nothing other than a grand in the room...utopia!!!
R.

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Hello again Bob,
Just noticed that as of today (Fri 15th), you are NUMBER ONE!!!! Congrats, my friend....richly deserved!
R.

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Bob Bentley
over 30 days ago

Hi Robert,
Thank you, fame at last. I've only ever had the same as you, fleeting moments in BJ Earth, so this is a thrill. Not actually worth anything, but good for the ego!

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Yep....it doesn't really mean anything other than the fact that more than a couple of people think you have a great song! It is good for the ego although I wish the criteria around HOW and WHY were more obvious so that you could work out how you get into the charts!

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Bob Bentley
over 30 days ago

That would be like trying to figure out how you can go from being in 14 charts in the evening and only 3 the next morning. Or even more puzzling is how the 6 pack competition works?!!
Happy Easter



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John Walradt
over 30 days ago to Original Quigley

Thank you, my friend, on your March news mentioning my songs. I'm very delighted to see your song, "I Never Thought," at #1 Earth! I'm going to toast and celebrate with a beer! John



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Bob Bentley
over 30 days ago to Original Quigley

Many thanks for the stars for Time To Think Robert, much appreciated
Bob



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Jeana Potthoff
over 30 days ago to Original Quigley

Hi Robert--Thanks so much for the stars and playlist for "Best Girl in the World (for Molly)". I really appreciate it! Nice job on "dI Never Knew". It's a great song and so glad it was picked!

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Hi Jeana,
No worries at all! I haven't quite worked out how to open a new comment trail so couldn't find how to actually add a comment to the stars and playlisting for "Best Girl...". I loved it-like all of your compositions....it has the Potthoff trademark sound to it which is just perfect!
As you'll have seen from my lack of uploads recently, our wee man at home is now 15 months old and so my ability to get any songwriting done is very limited at present. It's a case of grabbing 15 minutes here and there which as you'll know, is not really conducive to effective songwriting.
Anyway, wouldn't change it for the world and time will become more available in due course. Hope you are ok and that COVID is becoming more and more manageable across the pond.
Robert

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Hey Jeana,
Just been listening to "Too Far Away". Obviously, it is just brilliant, as are all of your tracks but this one has a different feel to it. A new depth in my opinion. It reminds me in sound, a little of Chantal Kreviazuk who is a female artist I used to listen to a few years back. I particularly liked, "Feels Like Home" which was in Dawson's Creek. The piano is haunting like in "Too Far Away".
Hope all well?
Robert

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Jeana Potthoff
over 30 days ago

Hi Robert--Many thanks for your kind words and stars and playlist for "Too Far Away". I appreciate your opinion. I love that song, "Feels Like Home" but the version I know is by Randy Newman, I think he's the original composer of it. I've seen Dawson's Creek but when it first came out, so I don't remember it from that. My daughter was born in season two so I was too sleep deprived to remember details! :-)

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Ah...you are right it is indeed a cover! I knew that I had looked, as I usually do, to see the credits around the song and yes it was Randy Newman.
Oh dear....it's funny how we relate certain times of our life to TV shows! For us, the show, "Last Man on Earth" (a very funny comedy/drama) was our 'get through the sleepless nights' show with our latest who is now nearly 15 months old!



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Jim Aitken
over 30 days ago to Original Quigley

Thanks for stars and Playlist addition.
As I have said, my taste is Eclectic, so expect the unexpected!



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Jim Aitken
over 30 days ago to Original Quigley

Hi Robert, liked your Collab. Vocals not bad either! Seems you are going to be doing a few more!

I am involved with someone from the States, in a Collab with a difference!
I know he is looking for other artists who are interested!
He is in talks with companies who will promote his Project Worldwide!
50/50 writers/ composers returns!
Read below his explanation to me and if interested, get in touch.
I'm about to send my "Dakota" Music off to him!


So here is what we are doing. We wrote 50 lyrics for the 50 united states. Each with state specific things in the lyric. Some love songs, some political, some cowboy songs, etc. We are looking for 50 diverse artists to each make a song in their own style. 50 songs, 50 partners in the project. It seems you are from the UK by your site? Not a problem. We have contributions from all over the world. It's all about making great songs and working together on this collaboration.
If you are interested, pick two states. Or I can pick for you and send the lyrics. Most people have delivered a scratch demo in about a week. But it's a giant process, so not a huge rush

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Hi Jim,
Great to hear from you! Thanks for sharing this opportunity....sounds fascinating! I wasn't entirely sure if the project involved adapting one of the 50 songs that have already been written, or if it is about creating a brand new version similar to the one that has been written for that State?
I'm not sure that I have the headspace at the moment-our 14 month old is now at walking stage so my opportunity to work on my music has been very limited! The collab with John took a lot of finding odd moments....rather stealing moments! It worked out well though.....
How did you come about picking Dakota? My interest would be towards Ohio, where I taught for a year....
How long do you think the project will stretch for?

Coincidentally, The Pars were playing Killie today....a bore, nil-nil draw!
R.

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Jim Aitken
over 30 days ago

Yeah, important thing first! Kellie really need the points since they have played one more game than leaders.

He was going to send me two songs but when I told him I would have to send my version off for the music then record with a singer he decided to select Dakota for me.
That was last Sunday. He says most folk return a quick demo in about a week or so.
I really was not sure about taking it on since I have only created my own music whilst creating the Lyrics. Which I know will fit the melody.
He is hoping to start releasing them in April.
I reckon you would be good and different! A bit like me!

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Thanks, Jim.....I'll give it some thought! Thanks for sharing this with me!

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Jim Aitken
over 30 days ago

The 50 States Project, I created the music and recorded me singing it with my 12 string straight to the iPad.
He wants me to sing it! He says he has the equipment to enhance the vocals and add instruments as per!
Your voice is unique, so ideal I think!
I was amazed how easy it was to create a melody to fit the words.
He says I sound a bit like Bob Dylan. (Never thought he could sing very well)ðŸ'œ
If you are under pressure, let it go!

I've another potential proposition Which is less onerous.
My music is being showcased on a US Radio 20th April. They want me to appear on the show to discuss my music/ etc.
Basically you let them hear your music and they invite you on.
No creating anything new!
Interested?

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Cheers, Jim....that's great that they are getting a chance to be on the radio in the US? I wouldn't mind if you were happy to pass on the details of that one? Sounds brilliant!
However, don't forget that's not me on vocals! As much as I would love to sing like that, it's Cooper Moss from Nashville!

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Jim Aitken
over 30 days ago

The Radio is Anchor.fm and the Show is Carolyns Corner.

They are based in Beeville, Texas
Here is a link to what they do.

https://anchor.fm/carolynscorner

My contact up till now has been in Facebook.
Type in Carolyns corner. A photo of Radio Staff should appear.
PM Carolyn. She is a very friendly person.
She told me she has Artists appearing every week on her show up till May!
If you do not reach her, let me know and I will contact her and give her your contact details.

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Cheers, Jim!

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Hey Jim,
Just been listening to "Dear Jane"....very poignant and particularly at this time with what is happening across the world. I love the 'conversational' feel to it. I could genuinely imagine the soldier both reading and writing....is that you on vocals?
Robert

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Jim Aitken
over 30 days ago

Appreciate you listening and stars! The singer is from San Diego!
The Producer (Wolfgang Grasekamp) who works on Randall Marks songs was working on a recording of my Drift Away with the girl who usually sings Randall's songs.
I'm afraid, It didn't work out! Too many mistakes!
However, I had sent Wolfgang a recording of me singing Dear Jane for him to produce the music.
He let a friend, Bob Warren hear it and Bob asked if he could record it!
He now sings it up and down the San Diego coast at his gigs.
Bob sings it in his own style so doesn't sing it exactly as per my recording.
But Hey Ho! It hasn't turned out too badly.
I really needs someone younger to sing it! Any recommendations?

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Jim Aitken
over 30 days ago

Another opportunity for you!
Robert, I am in a Facebook group run by Sandy Ramos, a female Songwriter who has written many top songs.
You are only allowed to post songs on Friday, and she listens to every one to consider passing on "free" to song pluggers for film, recording tv etc.
You can also pitch to specific opps but that costs about $30/ $35 a whack!
Here's the Facebook page!
"Songwriter pitch opportunities network"

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Thanks so much, Jim...
I actually submitted to Sandy about 14 months ago, via the expensive $30 submission! So, to know that she will listen to a track for free on a Friday is excellent. I'm going to check it out right now.
Interesting about the evolution of "Dear Jane"....the vocals are strong as they are but there would be no harm in giving my boy, Cooper Moss a try? https://www.airgigs.com/user/Cooper Moss



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Warren Hein
over 30 days ago to Original Quigley

Hey Roberto! Congrats on (and I'll put it this way...) ALMOST WINNING the latest BJ contest !!
Well deserved!
W

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Merci my friend! I understand fully what you mean! I'm pleased to have been considered 'honourable'....first time in my life!!!

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Now it's my turn to say congrats. Well done on getting selected for the opp! Delighted for ya! I'm always curious to know who the provider is...if you feel happy to share, would love to know.
Anyway, well done again! Deserved.

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Warren Hein
over 30 days ago

Well someone called canvas, they picked another quite tasty WH song a coupla months ago, but it didn't get anywhere, I just thanked them for the selection and pitching of Dumb Luck--and I have some LOL.
Thanks for the thanks buddy, onward!
W

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Ah....cool....well, let's hope they get their brushes out and start painting you some very pretty royalties!

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Warren Hein
over 30 days ago

Lol--very good!
Signed
Vincent Van Gogher



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PHIL MITTEN STORYTELLER
over 30 days ago to Jim Aitken

Hi Jim ,
Thanks for the 5 star rating of OLD FRIEND .
I thought I recognised your name from somewhere , I'm also a member of the UK song writing competition Facebook page .
I've made a few semi finals , and one final so far .I live in hope !

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Jim Aitken
over 30 days ago

Hi, Phil, same here! I made Finalist with my Lyric, Sunset in 2019 but a contestant who submitted a song and same lyric won both. I think the organisers took the easy way out!
If you type in "Songwritingcontest.co.uk" on the net You will see my, "The Promise" in the Final last eight in the Crisis Lyrics.
It will not win I'm sure! It's too straight!
This is my last submission year!
I have proved a point to myself!
Feel free to enjoy my songs on here as I will with yours.
I just love a story!

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PHIL MITTEN STORYTELLER
over 30 days ago

Hi Jim , I've now switched my main focus to songdoor , which is another song writing competition . I pay for an evaluation , which I find quite helpful .
At the end of the day , I don't think anyone has had a hit record via these competitions .
I did get some nice publicity for my finalist song , and of course it gives one a nice little boost .
I will be having a listen to your songs over the next few days ðŸ'Ž

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Just to jump into this conversation too....like you Phil, I've also entered Songdoor although only ever got 'Honourable Mentions' two years in a row. Well done on your final appearance! And Jim...I am certainly keeping my fingers crossed for your song in the Crisis Song category for this year. Again, I made it to the semis but not beyond that point.

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Jim Aitken
over 30 days ago

Hi Phil and O.Q., I did enter Songdoor and received a glowing Review for "The Promise". However, I think I have reached where I am destined musically, and with Various Finalist placings this year and in UKSC 2019 "Sunset" Lyric", I am satisfied that I have achieved something tangible! So, no more Song Contests for me!
I've had a whirlwind 16 months of music and enjoyed it immensely!
Really enjoy the camaraderie, interaction and good music of fellow artists like yourselves!

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PHIL MITTEN STORYTELLER
over 30 days ago

Yup , I've had glowing reviews (and a couple of not so good ones) , plus a few honourable mentions of course , but I won't be entering so many in the future .
Good luck with your entry Jim .

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Jim Aitken
over 30 days ago

Will let you know Phil!ðŸ‘👎ðŸ»ðŸ¤ž

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Jim Aitken
over 30 days ago

Not good enough I'm afraid!

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PHIL MITTEN STORYTELLER
over 30 days ago

Hard luck Jim .

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Jim Aitken
over 30 days ago

"Just Love being in Love" is a really professional sounding song. Singer no less!
A great Big Band sound.
Is it a DAW you use? The instruments/ trumpets sound great!
Will endeavour to hear more great music when time allows!

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PHIL MITTEN STORYTELLER
over 30 days ago

Thank you Jim , glad you liked it .My partner in crime handles all the recording side , I just do the writing .

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Jim Aitken
over 30 days ago

Well I really liked the vibe, rhythm, beat and instruments. Was it real instruments?

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PHIL MITTEN STORYTELLER
over 30 days ago

No , sadly not ! We do use real guitars , as and when , but everything else is synthetic .

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Jim Aitken
over 30 days ago

Well Songs stayed as Finalists in three comps.
Fell free to hear my latest song, "Dear Jane" on here Phil!



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Warren Hein
over 30 days ago to Original Quigley

Hey brother Quigs thanks for the stars for the instrumental chop on Hopeful Train Ride (cello/guitar)
Appreciated!!
Warren

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Of course! I enjoyed the track...and the story behind it on your other message!



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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago to Warren Hein

Congrats my friend on placing so highly in the JR Ewing songwriting competition! That's brilliant recognition for a talented guy!

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Warren Hein
over 30 days ago

LOL, you nailed it, luckily I didn't watch that show much, but unluckily I remember it!
Thanks buddy for the words.
Warren

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Warren Hein
over 30 days ago

I'll email you, if you want off the record...
Xoxo
W



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Warren Hein
over 30 days ago to Original Quigley

Congrats on winning the tough 100 in December buddy--it appears my tunes are SKINT! (stole that word from Sir Elton from a commercial here in the states LOL...keep on keepin' on!
warren

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Je suis confused! Unless I missed it, I didn't win anything! Last Dec (2020) but not this year!

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Warren Hein
over 30 days ago

Ah they announced someone else so I was a tad confused-- so, uh uh UPDATE THE YEAR! Lol...
Stay safe and green!
W

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Warren Hein
over 30 days ago

Wait--green is Ireland...damn...
W

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Ah....doh!!! Aye, Scotland is blue and white!

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Warren Hein
over 30 days ago

HOOT MON! you mean sad white people?? HAHAHHA



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Jim Aitken
over 30 days ago to Original Quigley

Another Christmas Cracker Mr Quigley!
I sense a slight change of everything in this!
Your Versatility is shining through. Emotional and Atmospheric singer! Thought you had stolen my pianist at first! 5 Stars! Good New Year to you and family!

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Hey Jim,
Many thanks for the kind words! And Happy New Year to you too....keeping my fingers crossed for you in the UK Songwriting finals.....can it be another victory for Scotland?!!
R.

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Jim Aitken
over 30 days ago

With Lyrics, who knows! Read Comments on my site for other comp. info! I think up tempo is the mood at the present time!



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Jeana Potthoff
over 30 days ago to Original Quigley

Robert--"Presumably" is gorgeous! The minor-major motif is my favorite! The piano-strings-guitar are perfect together. Another hit!

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Hi Jeana,
Aw...thank you so much....coming from someone who is a class above me in terms of piano, I was keen to know if you thought the combo worked! The piano took me a good few takes and re-writes to end up with how it sounds!
Happy New Year by the way!
R.



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Bob Bentley
over 30 days ago to Bob Bentley

Listened to Thomas again and decided how I want the first part to sound like, and it's not like that! Version 4 on it's way soon!

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Bob Bentley
over 30 days ago

Version 4 done and posted. I think I might just have sorted it now? Comments most welcome, good or critical.

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Morning Bob,
Thanks for adding in the extra context to "Thomas"....I did wonder if there was an extra personal edge to it. What a brave, wee man he sounds like. That's just horrific to be having to fight such a vile thing at such a young age. Our youngest is just over 1 and the thought of him having to deal with this when he should be focusing on learning to walk, talk etc...is just plain wrong. What a lovely thing to do for him-to dedicate a song to him-and such a powerful and poignant track too. Good on you...
Robert
p.s. All the best for the finals! I didn't get passed the semi-final stage so I'm rooting for you and Jim now!

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Bob Bentley
over 30 days ago

Ho Robert,
Thank you for those kind words. The thing we should be most thankful for is that, as far as we are aware, his development has not been affected up to this point. The tumour is tiny but could have become very different if not spotted, and cannot be allowed to remain, just in case it were to develop again.
He is quite remarkable in his ability to keep bouncing back when he must feel awful at times after chemo.
The NHS teams who have dealt with him have been out of this world, the operations took up to 11 hours, involving the most delicate surgery. We are very fortunate.
Version 5 just posted!!

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

That's brilliant news, Bob....I'm keeping my fingers crossed for him!
I'll be listening to Version 5!



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Warren Hein
over 30 days ago to Original Quigley

OK Quigs I'm on my computer now, which allows me in the 21st century to give you stars, where on my phone i can't for some reason--
Anyway, Presumably is a gem, and I still would like to here Mozart on the piano (you..) version, that way you can mix the lovely vocals in with the piano to give it an even more intimate feel...only other comment is IF you do that, I'd shorten the instrumental break about in half, to get back to the vocal/feel faster...
OK, there's my critique for the day LOL...lovely work Roberto whatever you do or don't...oh and the title yeah, it can go either way for sure, but with i probably will, there is a slightly more becauses of the word "probably" more mystique IMO....but hell, what do I know?
Cheers to you and the green of Inverness! I've not been, however isn't everything green there? We've only achieved Dublin and places in England...
Wh



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Warren Hein
over 30 days ago to Original Quigley

OK Quigs I'm on my computer now, which allows me in the 21st century to give you stars, where on my phone i can't for some reason--
Anyway, Presumably is a gem, and I still would like to here Mozart on the piano (you..) version, that way you can mix the lovely vocals in with the piano to give it an even more intimate feel...only other comment is IF you do that, I'd shorten the instrumental break about in half, to get back to the vocal/feel faster...
OK, there's my critique for the day LOL...lovely work Roberto whatever you do or don't...oh and the title yeah, it can go either way for sure, but with i probably will, there is a slightly more becauses of the word "probably" more mystique IMO....but hell, what do I know?
Cheers to you and the green of Inverness! I've not been, however isn't everything green there? We've only achieved Dublin and places in England...
Wh



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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago to DENNIS MAKEPEACE

"Words can't wait" is another excellent track which tells a lovely, homely story in a very melodic way! I can absolutely hear the 'sounds like' Mcartney and Lennon. It's got very powerful harmonies that are very memorable! I'm surprised I missed this in the various Broadjam charts that we are both in. Robert



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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago to DENNIS MAKEPEACE

Hi Dennis,
I managed to find a moments to begin listening to your music! "Katy's Dance" is a cracking track and obviously, with my Scottish background this particularly appeals and could very easily be played around ceilidhs all over the country! To be able to write a song like this (which obviously also has Irish roots) takes real talent as I think the temptation is to get drawn into one of the many thousand songs similar to this. You've managed to create an authentic sound which sounds very real! Great job!!!
Robert



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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago to DENNIS MAKEPEACE

Hi Dennis. Many thanks for the review of "This Feels Like Falling in Love"...much appreciated and a very fair review of a song that in my eyes, is probably about a 4/5 in most areas. In other words, I've written better but also written worse!
Nice to connect to someone from a very familiar part of the country to me. Grandparents and mother from Darlington, Great-Grandparents from Bishop Auckland, Shildon and Coundon. And, I went to Uni in Middlesborough (for a year). When my youngest member of the family allows (he's only 1!) I'll take a listen to some of your tracks too! Cheers, Robert



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Bob Bentley
over 30 days ago to Original Quigley

Hi Robert,

Many thanks for a very detailed and encouraging review of Thomas. I've had tremendous feedback from people and those with backgrounds in production had the most to say. They very much confirmed my own feelings that the melodies are fine but I've thrown too much at it. That's in line with your comments about the guitar being in the background, it's battling about 6 different string tracks!!
Thanks again, I'm really pleased you enjoyed it.
Have a Happy Christmas and a very Merry Hogmanay. (I love your part of the world and was involved with trainees walking/canoeing from Ft William to Inverness many times over 2 years back in my army days. I also had a New Year's Eve in Drumnadrochit many moons ago when I was single - some night indeed!!)
Cheers,
Bob

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Just a quick one to say thanks for listening to "I Never Thought" and the five stars! Hope all well? I keep checking the UK Songwriting Contest results page to see if you have won the Country song you are entered in...any idea of a timescale for a decision?



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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago to Jim Aitken

Hey Jim....just reading your comment about "The Promise" making it to the final stage-congrats my friend! When did you find out? I have two songs still at semi-final stage that are apparently still 'active' (as in, they've not been listed as just semi-finalists which is what happened last year when they didn't make it).....I've been frantically checking each day!
Anyway....good luck for "The Promise"...very good song indeed!
R.
The Pars are down your way today....as tempting as might have been to take a 6 hour trip from the Highlands to Killie, I decided against it!

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Jim Aitken
over 30 days ago

You would have been very welcome. I think you are favourites at rugby park. I am four minutes walk from park. Thanks re UKSC and you are still in the game if not designated a Commended etc.

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Thanks, Jim! What a strange match-abandoned by the fog! How bad was it in reality?
Thanks also for the reassurance-we'll see what comes in the next few days. I'm absolutely rooting for you though in the final! Go Team Scotland!



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Jeana Potthoff
over 30 days ago to Original Quigley

Robert- "I Never Thought" is such a beautiful song! The harmonies in the background vocals are amazing and I like the minimal instruments. Great storyline/lyrics and love the melody. Awesome!

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Aw...thanks, Jeana....it has been a surprisingly well-received song which made a few charts unexpectedly! Hope you are doing well?

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Jeana Potthoff
over 30 days ago

Yes doing well and getting ready for Christmas. Hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas!



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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago to Jeana Potthoff

"Merry Christmas To You" is a stunning track, Jeana. The melody is beautiful-especially where it dips down on 'Christmas' in the first line of the chorus. Very emotive indeed. I know from speaking to John that you have worked really hard on this track and frankly, demonstrated that you have an equal ability to write melodies to lyrics as well as in writing your own unique soundtracks.

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Jeana Potthoff
over 30 days ago

Hi Robert--Thank you very much for your comments and support of "Merry Christmas To You". I was happy to find a vocalist that could bring it to life! Tracks are my least favorite thing to do, so a relief when I can say it's finished.



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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago to Bob Bentley

Hi Bob....reading with interest your search for vocalists! I can highly recommend a few.
Cooper Moss-who does a large number of my tracks. Brilliant vocalist who has done hundreds of jobs on both Airgigs and Fiverr and I think, still has 100% satisfaction. Highly recommend.
Iva Rii-a female vocalist on Airgigs. She is superb and although she does dance and EDM mainly, she is classically trained and can literally sing any genre.
Another that I've used is Liv Clark on Airgigs. Very good vocals-quite distinctive but if you can find the right song, excellent.
Mindyvocals on Fiverr is another who I've only used once but is very capable vocalist. From Norway and although her prices have increased quite steeply, might be worth a go (you can hear her vocals on "Memories"-which needs some more work but not on her vocals)
Finally, a Canadian male vocalist called Justin Beauchamp on Fiverr. You can hear him on "Sometimes".
Hope these help? Cooper is well-worth a go with.

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Bob Bentley
over 30 days ago

Brilliant help thank you. I wasn't aware of Airgigs. I was in touch with Justin but got a great deal with another singer. Will check these out later. Much obliged sir.

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Bob Bentley
over 30 days ago

I've had a good look at Airgigs and some of the vocalists you mention, there's some real quality in there. I listened to Memories and a few of your songs featuring Cooper Moss, they are class acts alright. It is amazing the price range and the overall standard, I'm going to enjoy getting some songs back.
The UK studio singer was extremely good but he sung my angry breakup song as if it were a love song. But to be fair they refunded the payment without fuss and I've got what seems to be a great singer lined up on Fiverr.
Out of interest, when you send a song to a vocalist do you sing a scratch version or do you just highlight the melody and let them style the song?

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Hey Bob. Glad it helped! What I like about Airgigs is that the prices are in pounds which means that you get a nice, wee surprise when you pay for the gig and it actually costs less!!!
Sometimes, I pay for a very cheap vocalist to add a basic vocal onto the song so that I can hear what it might sound like with vocals and then I can adapt and direct the 'proper' vocalist. Usually however, I use something like a clarinet to indicate the melody as my vocals are really not good enough! I guess you need to avoid using your voice right now as much as possible. With Cooper, we've worked together enough that he kind of knows what direction I'll want the melody to go in...so my reference track is usually quite basic. For female vocals, I cannot recommend Iva Rii enough. She has just finished adding vocals to a piano ballad which makes her vocals sound quite astonishing. SO talented.
Robert

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Bob Bentley
over 30 days ago

Thanks yet again Robert. Yes I had a listen to Iva's reference tracks, she has a great voice and seems to be able to turn her hand to any style. Might just bear her in mind, I have a couple of songs that I've often wondered would they suit a female vocalist.

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Keep me posted if you find any crackers during your search!

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Bob Bentley
over 30 days ago

Will do!



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Margie & Art Corey
over 30 days ago to Original Quigley

Hey there Mister Quigley, listening to your tune, "I Never Thought".....the stripped down version of your composition it's very tasteful and quite dramatic!! Has that Taylor Swift feel!! However......there are several lines in your chorus lyrics like these lines below.......

But, I never thought that we'd be together, We'd fall in love and start a family.........

These lines appear a tad awkward and don't flow as nicely as other words do in your tune!! Unfortunately, these are important words in your song...and appear in a very memorable part of your Music!!!

These are just suggestion?? This is a really cool tune Sir....Bravo!!

The Corey's
Just trying to be helpful...

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Hey Art,
Thanks for the comment-as always, I'm very interested to hear what others think about the music-it's how we improve as songwriters!
I'll need to re-visit these lines and have another listen.
That's a great comparison by the way-Taylor Swift. Maybe I'll send her a text and see if she is up for singing it????!!!
Hope you are Margie are ok?
R.

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Margie & Art Corey
over 30 days ago

Hey there Quigley, WE Bad here in Sunny California, the weather has been really nice, 5 Stars



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Jim Aitken
over 30 days ago to Original Quigley

Hi Robert, have not heard from you for a while! just a heads up that my latest fun song with Bobs drums is now posted if you want to hear it! Thanks fir the contact of Bob!

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Hi Jim,
Did you send the same comment again by mistake? I sent you another message to your mail on Broadjam (to reply to your reply from last night!). R.



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Jim Aitken
over 30 days ago to Original Quigley

Hi Robert, have not heard from you for a while! just a heads up that my latest fun song with Bobs drums is now posted if you want to hear it! Thanks fir the contact of Bob!



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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago to Jeana Potthoff

"I See You" is just the most beautiful and haunting track! The title is absolutely perfect and paints the most vivid picture. I was there.....instantly. I particularly love how the strings build. I initially wanted the strings to be thicker and bigger from the start but you used them absolutely perfectly in letting them build. Musical patience is an art rarely seen! This HAS to be used in some kind of tv or film scene....and if there isn't one already in existence, then someone needs to write a scene! I think this might be your best piece to date.....Robert

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Jeana Potthoff
over 30 days ago

Robert-- thanks for your support and encouraging words. I appreciate your positive feedback!



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Mick Riddell
over 30 days ago to Original Quigley

Just listened to 'The Place that we know' on recommendation from John Walradt. Great song sir - I shall be listening to more!

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Hello there! Thank you so much for the kind words! I really appreciate it and will check out your music too! Robert

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

I've just read your profile and see that you have worked in Education? And in particular, working with 'Edgy'? I am a primary teacher and then latterly a Head Teacher and have used Edgy performances on a number of occasions to great effect! Which of the shows were you included in? Any of the Christmas ones?

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

Just taken a listen to "You are New York City"! What a brilliant picture it paints! Takes me back to my spending Thanksgiving there in 2002 during a teacher exchange year! Very atmospheric....

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Mick Riddell
over 30 days ago

Thanks for that Robert - much appreciated. I taught in primary schools too and 'Edgy' published 'Primary School Christmas Musical' in 2011. I co-wrote this with the publisher. I also had 'The Last Monster in Scotland' and 'Edith's Wartime Scrapbook' published too. The former set in your part of the world! By the way I just listened to 'At Least' - mighty impressive I have to say. A positive take on broken relationships. Great tune and arrangement. You have a fine voice. Will listen to more.

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Mick Riddell
over 30 days ago

Thanks for that Robert. Will listen to more of your tracks too. Good luck with the test!



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Jim Aitken
over 30 days ago to John Walradt

Rain flakes should be in every Waiting Room Playlist. Very Nice John!

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John Walradt
over 30 days ago

Thank you very much, Jim! I had the melody for quite some time and my wife, Lora, started writing the lyrics after I played it for her.

I have been giving your songs the thumbs up when I see them on the charts. "Drift Away" is a lovely sensitive song with a beautifully written story. The melody brings out the emotion besides being memorable. The world needs more songs like that.

Many thanks for taking time to write, Jim! It keeps me going with this. John

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Jim Aitken
over 30 days ago

Thanks John! I am the same as you I suppose, in that I bet a kick if our peers express pleasure through one of our songs! I must keep adding though! Some folk like you, Randall, Kate, Mr Quigley etc are quite prolifically good!

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Original Quigley
over 30 days ago

What a great idea, Jim. My only problem would be that I'd be in at the doctor's every day-just to hear it!



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