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Hi Mike, Another strong song and this one is really different from your previous one but both were well crafted and performed. I categorized the song as R&B mainly for its influences and not for the marketplace. Your vocals and the treatment sounded to my ears a bit like David Bromberg, who's one of my favorites. There's a sincerity that I mentioned in my review of your previous song that I'm hearing hear as well. The recording is very tastefully done. The main thing I liked about it was your restraint. In this era of Pro Tools too many songwriters/ artists feel that since they have endless tracks that they need to fill them up. Don't they realize that music isn't spackle? You didn't make that mistake. I like how every instrument and vocal are clear and discernable. That bridge worked well too. Came at just the right time. The harmonies were absolutely on the money. I always liked the way they were mixed. Too often harmonies are considered background vocals and not mixed hot enough. Regards, Jim
Artist's Submitted Question:
Hey Jim, Thanks for the nice review of "Like a Mountain"! Here's another love song of sorts. I love any advice you could give on how to get this out there.
Hi Mike, Finding the right opportunity for a song is a combination of talent and luck. Every songwriter and artist out there needs both. Those with a lot of talent need a little bit of luck and those with little talent need a lot of luck. You fall into the first category. It's important not to get discouraged. Keep plugging. Keep trying and most importantly, keep writing. As I mentioned in my email, finding the right publisher could fast track it for you but while you're waiting for that to happen you can publish yourself. Identify artists who cover other folks. Go to their CDs and review their "Special Thanks to.." Google those people. Contact them and see if you can send them something. As I previously said, never sign anything without having a music attorney look at it and advise you. Make sure they're a 'music' attorney. Jim
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God I like people who tell it like it is!
Jim Bruno is a San Francisco Bay Area based published songwriter. Songs he's written or co-written have been recorded and released by Shawn Colvin, Chuck Prophet, Thad Cockrell, Mary Lou Lord, Cliff …