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Yo Gang, I just posted a new tune, Relief. Give it a listen. I think we are all pretty much in this same boat. Thanks.
way back when certainly has the "Dylan' feel...vocally and arrangement wise. The song can be related to by sooo many people. good job.
Yo Randy, Thanks for the feedback. Always appreciate positive reinforcement. Later, JD
Hey J.D. , Thanks for the 5*****'s on my songs "Lucky Day" & "Kinda Like You And Me" Much appreciated, Hank
Hank, Great tunes and congrats to you for getting chosen for the licensing deal. I was beginning to wonder if that was really just a bit of a scam but your choice has renewed my faith, now I know someone who has made it. That's a good thing in my world. Thanks and keep up the great work. Later, JD Carroll
Thanks JD!
Just uploaded a new video, "A Quite Remarkable Woman" Every guy has has been her at least once. Check it out. Thanks.
Just uploaded a new tune "I Guess I'll Never Know" Give it a listen. It is a kind of sad tune I wrote for a young friend and neighbor who left us way too soon. Thanks, listen on.
Just added Scribbles in the Margins with super vocals by Hank Thomas. Check it out.
Just uploaded a new tune, " No Angel" Check it out. Thanks.
Yo Borea, Thanks for connecting. Loved your song Dazzeled. Keep up the great work.
Yo Lil puf, Thanks for your review of "Traveling Salesmans Blues" Danny did the vocals on that one and we were sort of trying for a Sinatra type sound. I'm glad you liked it. I appreciate your thoughtful comments and suggestions, I'll look into your suggestions about the change of "feeling" I listened to your "Goodbye" Superb! Keep up the great work and keep listening. Thanks again. Later, JD Carroll
No problem, it's a good song. And thanks, I'm glad you liked my song. Good luck with your music!
Yo Delta, Thanks for the kind review of "Don't You Wish" Larry and Phil do a great job with their tight harmonies on that one. I'm glad you liked it. It is one of my favs, too. I listened to your "Maiden's Lament", loved it!. You captured the style perfectly, your voice was terrific and the recording was right on. Keep up the great work and keep listening. Later, JD Carroll
JD You are so welcome and thanks for taking the time to listen to one of my songs......Delta
Yo Johnny, Thanks for your positve review of "Having Heard All This Before" I appreciate your suggestion for the extra eight in the middle, haven't been able to come up with anything quite right yet. Still thinking aboout it. Listened to some of your tunes, very nice. I loved "We Were Soldiers" What is the instrument you are playing on your tunes? Is it a madolin? It gives your music a very distinct (cool) sound. Keep up the great work and keep listening. Post more tunes. Thanks again, JD Carroll
I play just a ukulele on 'we were soldiers', ukulele/ banjo/acoustic guitar on 'if i believe in you' and ukulele/acoustic guitar/accordion on 'for you'. Thanks for listening to the songs - it makes it all worthwhile to know that someone has listened. Johnny
Yo Omar, Thanks for the reviews of my songs "I Can Make You Smile" & "The Trade" Your point on the conversation at the end of "Smile" is well taken, I'll look into it. I was going lo-fi on that intentionally, trying to go retro-AM/ old live. I am sorry you didn't like "The Trade" I think Salley does a fine job on the one. I played my copy on line and it sounded OK, perhaps you got a bad feed, it happens. I listened to "Kiss Me" very nice. Load some more tunes. Thanks again and keep listening. Later, JD Carroll
Yo Joe, Thanks for the review of "The Boarding House/Sweet Natalie" That medley is from an album "East Farewell" that I have been working on turning into a musical for a while now. That was supposed to be the "Greek Chorus"/townspeople introducing the characters. Unique for sure. I'm very impressed with your accomplishments. Thanks for taking the time for the review. Keep up the great work and keep listening. Later, JD Carroll
J.D., I want to apologize for the review. What I heard on the Broadjam playback was like a butterfly static that would play and then cut off. I could hear some music behind it but it was very quiet and I couldn't make it out. Out of the songs I reviewed this evening, it only happened on your song so I surmised it was some type of experimental music. After going to your profile and listening to the song like it is supposed to sound, I just want to tell you that I enjoyed it immensely. Keep up the good work and I apologize for the weird review.
Yo Joe, Thanks for the clarification. I have heard weird stuff during reviews, too. You gotta love the internet. I appreciate you taking the time to check it out on my profile. Above the rim, man. Thanks again, JD
Yo Penny, Thanks for the nice review of "Don't You Wish" I'm glad you liked it, Larry & Phil do a great job with their tight harmonies on that one. Congrats on your successes, keep up the great work and keep listening. Thanks again, JD Carroll
Yo Steve, Thanks for the positve review of "Loved You Too Soon" I have been following your stuff for quite a while and it means a lot to me that you liked that tune. Humbling but extemely gratifiying. Thanks again, keep up the great work. Later, JD Carroll
J.D. Thanks for kind comments. I really haven't done anything . I cannot believe the "Indie" talent out there on many Library sites. The digital age has been a benefit to us all. Nyway, keep doing what yu're doing 'cause it's working!
J.D. Sent you a Friend request so I can send you a BJ E-mail. These comments are posted on the Web, so remember to be on your best behavior when leaving a comment. - Nick
Yo Nick, Sorry for the delay, I was away from my computer for a few days. I connected with you so you should be able to send me BJ emails. Frankly, I am not sure what my BJ email address is and can't seem to find it anywhere on the web site. I am probably just missing something. Try the connection and let me know if it works. Otherwise drop me another comment. You are right, you gotta watch yourself out here. Believe it or not I have gotten some harsh comments, ME! I'm like the most laid back guy in the world. Oh well, they are just like water off the back of a duck to me. Anyway, try to email me through BJ and see what happens. You can always use owner@jdcarrollmusic.com. That is my label email. Thanks, JD
J.D., Another Stunner! Just like a young Bob Dylan/Leonard Cohen mix. And a well-adjusted mind to leave it all behind. If we lived what we learned, where would we be now? Keep 'em coming! - Nick
Yo Nick, Thanks, man. I was aiming for the early Dylan on that one. I appreciate you keeping an eye on things. Later, JD
J.D. Congrats on Making the Top 10 again! I am trying to get No More to the top 10, but I have no idea how that happens.....
Yo Nick, Thanks, I have no idea how that works. They just sent me a notification, I didn't get any great reviews recently on that tune or anything like that, who knows? I listened to No More, very moving. I am not sure what list that would go in. They seem to have age levels and other subsets of lists. Great tune though, haunting and introspective at the same time. Great job. Keep 'em coming. Later, JD
Thanks, J.D. My version is too depressing for general audiences. The original idea was that Jim would send me the GB file, but we haven't figured out how to do that. How to you collaborate with others? - Curious Nickolas
Yo Nick, I worked with the incomperable Sally Elsey on "The Trade" She is in England and I heard some of her tunes on Broadjam and thought she could do a fine job on my tune. I contacted her through Broadjam email and asked her if she would be interested in helping me out. She said sure (somewhat to my pleasent suprise), I sent her raw tracks and she did a super job adding vocals and harmonies, just great. I remixed it a little and posted it. It was really pretty cool. When you say GB file, what is that? Sorry for my ignorance. I know if the files are too big you may need to use YouSendIt (I think its: yousendit.com) or some other big file transfer program. Hang in there, it can be done and I am pretty sure folks are doing it all the time. Later, JD
J.D. GB means GarageBand 11. The 2011 MacBook Pro is a kickass music mixing and CD creating tool with GB. I am using Mixcraft as I am stuck on XP most of the time, but am trying to migrate to GB for better sound. Yes, it is tool cool to work with our ancient relatives over in England. Kind of makes you feel all warm and cozy. Thanks for the insight into the top 10. Keeping my eyes crossed. - N
J.D., Great work on On and On and On! The best songs write themselves. Only you might like a few of my tunes buried at the bottom of my list, and unloved. To the Moor and Ice. A good Pennsylvania Boy like you sounds more Folk than Country, although the Celtic influence on both is apparent. I think Country took more from the Irish, and Folk more from the North English (Scottish, Welsh). In any case, the Beauty of your work continues to inspire. God Speed! St. Nick
Yo Nick, Many thanks, glad you liked On & On & On. I am more of a folk guy than a country guy, but lately those two genres seem to be moving even closer. If it sounds good, right? I listened to To the Moor and Ice, nice. I liked your haunting guitar on both. Thanks again for the thoughts and comments, keep listening. Later, JD
Yo Rumi, Thanks for the positive review of "You Taught Me How to Fall" Coreen does a great job on that one. Chuck adds that simple but elegant guitar to bring it all together. I liked your "Voice of an Angel" Very nice. Keep on writing and listening. Thanks again, JD Carroll
You are welcome.Thanks for listening to my song.
Yo dick, Thanks for your review of "Traveling Salesman Blues" Danny did a fine job on that one. I was trying for a sort of rat-pack/Sinatra vocal on that one. Lot o' fun. I am honored and pleased that someone with your credentials and just flat out talent enjoyed one of my tunes. Your work has been very influencial on me but I didn't know it was you. Go figure. Thanks for all the great licks and tones. Later, JD Carroll
Yo Cameron, Thanks for your thorough review of On & On & On. I appreciate your honest comments. I was trying out a new mic rig on that one and the rest of the band was , of course, somewhere else, hopefully making some dough. I just listened to "Keep It Off the Map" superb. Keep up the great work. Thanks again, JD Carroll
Hi J.D! Thanks for the great review on "The Outhouse"! One of my off the beaten track silly ones.I appreciate your comments :)
Yo Penny, Gotta love the silly ones. Watched "The Phone" a little bit ago, a real hoot. I like your hair, new style? later, JD
Hahaha! Thanks for watching our video. If it made you smile then I'm happy. We have lots of fun creating these and it's helped us get through the Vermont winter!As for the hair, only my hair dresser and Felice Cooper knows for sure :) Glad you like it and thanks again for the good natured review.
Yo Osea, Thanks for your reviews of "I Can Make You Smile" and "Traveling Salesman Blues" They are fun tunes and from my album East Farewell. I had a lot of help from my friends on those and I'm glad you liked them. I liked your "Make Me Feel" Very cool. Keep up the great work, post some more tunes and keep listening. Later, JD Carroll
yes, make me feel maybe is the better I have uploaded now, but I have also another one very good, maybe I will upload if upgrade to Mob on broadjam. This site seems good about music... Maybe I can finally have a chance to do something with my music
Yo Patty, Thanks for your review of "Don't You Wish" Larry and Phil do a super job with those tight harmonies. That is a fairly old recording and your comment on the mix is noted. There is a bass in there, somewhere, I'll have to look into maybe a remix. Really liked your "All I Got is Time" Great feel, vocals and guitar work. Keep up the fantastic work and keep listening. Thanks again, JD Carroll
Yo Barry, Thanks for the review of "Angry Young Man" Great observations. I liked "Body Language" Keep up the good work and keep listening. Later, JD Carroll
Thanks JD! I really liked your tune "My Father's Son".
Yo Matthew, Thanks for your positive review of "On & On & On" I'm glad you liked it. That one kind of fell together very quickly, I think Wanda V. adds so much with the fiddle. Keep up the your great work and keep listening. Thanks again, JD Carroll
JD - Many thanks for reviewing my tune 'wiseman'. I appreciate the comments and hope to get around to listening to a lot more stuff on the site soon. Pete
Yo Matthew, Thanks for your nice review of "I'm Lucky" That's brand new, 1 week old, and I'm still fooling around with the mix. Thanks for the suggestion on the harmonies, I'll give 'em a try. Stay tuned and keep listening. Thanks again, JD Carroll
Yo Ed, Thanks for your review of "A Couple of Lifetimes Ago" I have been thinking about remixing those vocals and I have been told about the ending a couple of times, maybe time for a change. Restless Ghost is great, keep up the good work and keep listening. Thanks again, JD Carroll
Yo Ross, Thanks for the review of Don't You Wish. I did write that a while ago (early70's) egads! Still trying to talk like Elvis, good stuuf. Thanks again, JD Carroll
Yo Joe, Thanks for your generous review of "Loved You Too Soon." Really liked the "Christmas Blues" great job. Keep up the cool work.