From hammond321@yahoo.com Fri Aug 05 14:27:24 2011
Subject:Re: OT-Sail On Sailor- Sneak preview

I haven't been watching this group for too long... but have had enough time to see it go from the "Numa/Ventilator" frenzy to now what might be described as a mutual admiration society. What happened to the Numa/Ventilator frenzy anyway?

From: Nipper
To: CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, August 5, 2011 4:27 PM
Subject: [CWSG] Re: OT-Sail On Sailor- Sneak preview

 

Norm,

Greetings from Canuckistan! Outstanding job in all aspects and, in particular, the vocal mix. You have a rare gift for the balance and placement of the myriad of parts. The VB3 really shines, in its majestically understated role; the glue that binds.

I'd be remiss in not applauding the great vocal performances; in particular that of your Kiwi chum. He is, like yourself, an enormous talent and deserving of much wider recognition. His performance is a master class in taste, restraint, emotion, pitch control and service to the song. The two of you remind me of Naked Eyes and PhD, but for the new millenium.

Somewhere, the spirits of Carl and Dennis are smiling.

(Warning for the faint of heart, constructive comments ahead!!!! I respectfully recommend a revisit of the guitar noodling, on the outro. Consider deep-sixing it, entirely. It adds nothing to the tension of the arrangement and is distracting from the beautifully executed harmony vocals.)

Again, job exceedingly and professionally well done!

Best regards,

Nipper




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