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Hi Robert - I wanted to thank you for your very generous reviews of (two of) my songs "Game On" (the short commercial) & "Letter To You". You very kind words, critique and score were / are greatly appreciated. Cheers and once again, thank you. Brian M. Cox Honest Mess
Hi, thanx for your review , yeah I know it's kinda wanky it is a first rough cut meant to take home and listen to to work on and improve it has to this day never been master'd somthing I would love to get to and yes I think I will remove the intro so that it kicks right into gear
Hey October Rage - I just listened to the other two tunes - great! I really enjoyed "Set You Free". I was reading some of your "Similar Artists" and you remind me of a much better, more talented version of NickelBack. Your songs or more aggressive, better played and lyric-ed, the songs are different (not all the same as is the case with NB) and Nick has a far better voice then NB's front man, Chad Kroeger. Again guys - I loved it. I wish you much success in your career. I'm sure you will go very far. You have everything that it takes. Cheers, Brian M. Cox Honest Mess
Hi October Rage - I just listened to your song "Silver Line" (couldn't get the other two to load) and - Wow! Truly great, guys. I loved it. The song is great. The playing is great. The production is great. The vocal's are great. To Nick (directly) - you have a great voice, man and you're a very good song writer. I look forward to hearing the rest of your stuff (when I can get it to load) and please consider me a fan. You guys rock. Cheers, Brian M. Cox Honest Mess
Hi David - and thank you for your review and kind words; they are greatly appreciated. I assume you are from the UK, by use of the "middle 8" reference. I'm listening to some of your stuff (now) and it's pretty cool. You kind of remind me of Ian Anderson; which is very cool. Nice recordings by the way; very "crisp". Cheers to you, Brian M. Cox Honest Mess
Hi Honest Mess ! Thanks for your comments and the extremely thorough review. Sorry I didn't reply earlier but my internet's been down... We're working on a new album but it's gonna take a while. For the first album we decided to copy 'The travelling wilburys method'. i.e. we wrote a song a day for fifteen days (hence the song 'Fifteen days' and 'Halfway there' which was the 7th or 8th song). Only 13 got on to the album. But this time we're finding it a little harder!! As soon as we've got something finished I'll put it on the site. Glad you like the band. Cheers. James Wood
Hey James - Glad to see your back on the Internet and no problem on the review; I truly loved the song; very catchy; very well written and performed. Yes, the forced writing method...I'm more of a slow cook, when I write; sometimes they come quickly, sometimes I struggle with it for weeks, months or even years; always trying to get it right. Anyway, once again - great song; truly; I think I saved the tune to my play-list. I look forward to hearing more from you guys. Brian M. Cox Honest Mess PS - Great band name.
Hi Geoff - Listen, I just ended up reviewing one of your tunes (It's Gonna Be A Great Day) for the LO of - Ad agency seeks Pop/Rock Tune (15,000K) and I just wanted to tell you that I loved it. I had never heard of you or the song before, but I took a stab at the title punched it in and found your profile...I just wanted to tell you, it's an awesome song. I loved everything about it. I've taken a quick listen to some more of your stuff and it ALL seems to be great. Best of luck in the contest and best of luck with your career; youi're a very talented guy; I love your vocal. Best of and Cheers, Brian M. Cox Honest Mess
Hi Brian Wow!!! Thank you so much! I really loved reading your comment. It really has given me a great kick of optimism today. That track is on my new album that is coming out this month and I am really proud of that track and the others. I appreciate your feedback and I am so glad that you dig my tunes. Hope to see you around and be in touch on Broadjam. -Geoff
Hi Geoff - and no problem, man. And if it gave you a kick of optimism, great. Seriously dude, your stuff is great and as stated, I love your vocal. Your overall vibe has a Beatleesque quality to it, with probably some of the The Band and some others, thrown in. I am certainly looking forward to working my way through your catalogue and see what other gems you have. I listen to a couple today and now, just "expect" them all to be good. Again, best of luck with everything and stay in touch, as well. A Fan Brian
Hi Alan and thank you very much for you comment(s) and the (high) score, which you gave my tune (Done With The Sun). I appreciate it greatly. Very few people, when reviewing, put as much time and effort into the review as you did / have. Cheers to you Sir, Brian M. Cox (Honest Mess)
Just happily awarded 49 points for Let Me In - extremely well done! Love your work! best, jay
Dear David - Thank you ever so much for your thoughtful comment(s). They are much appreciated; as is, the high score that you gave the tune (Stanley's Lot). Cheers and once again, thank you. Brian M. Cox (Honest Mess)
Hi Drew - and thank you for your kind comment(s). I liked your tunes, man. As I believe I said, you can tell you care and that you have a passion for it; you're not a pretender. Keep plugin away, my man; I like your voice. Cheers, Brian (Honest Mess)
Dude your words mean a lot. I wish I had more time to fix the things you suggested but I appreciate it and after listening to your songs (which I absolutely love) I really take your words to heart.
Hi Cassandra - I just wanted to thank you for your (generous) score and review of my tune (Stanley's Lot). Cheers, Brian (Honest Mess)
Hey TC - NP on the review; I'm glad you liked it; I liked the tune. Cheers, Brian (Honest Mess)
thanks for review of 'don't tell me'. Wish you were there when zeros and ones were yet to be (ie when the page was blank). you are spot on with critique (drums are not even real). Good news is that I got it out--which is the hardest part. Now if I can work up energy to actually redo...we'll see. TC
Thanks Steve and no problem. Keep the faith, as well - Brian (Honest Mess)
Hi the Honest Mess, many thanks for your review of my song "The Highlights". Love your sound particularly the harmonies on "Let Me In". Keep the faith..
Summer Daze - very Red Hot Chili Peppers; cool. The mix and production need to be better, but I'm sure I don't need to tell you, that; this is a Polaroid, not a portrait. With that said, Jon, this is a very cool tune. I really like your vocal (if it's you). It's very laid back, very in the pocket and relaxed. Near the end of the song, everything get a little out of time; drums ahead of everything, but I'm sure you know that, as well. It's a charming song; your bass (assuming that's you) is great! Keep plucking away, my man; it's a catchy little piece.
hey thanks man!! Im glad you like it! I listened to your songs and I think there very well put together. I also dig your recording quality!! Yeah I have been leaning more on getting the songs recorded than the editting aspect on things... As far as the acoustic songs go I'd rather them have the live feel for right now. None of the songs that I have posted are precisely editted as far as timing goes, and thats because Im trying to nail them as close as I can so when I do edit it has more feeling if that makes sense?.. Plus when I am editting I always come up with a new idea than drift to that, and I think when you got the creative bug you should roll with it! I love your critique man, and hope to hear from you again soon!
You guys are seriously, the best band I've heard, not only on this site, but in ages. I just love your sound; all of your songs are (just) great; great lyrics, great playing, great vocals - great everything. I wish you guys all the best; you deserve it; you're very talented; what an outstanding line-up of players, writers and musicians. Bravo, man!
Hey Drew - I listened to your tune - Won't Turn Around...what a catchy riff, man; truly. It reminds me of something...like something I've heard before, but I can't place the tune...and I have a big music library in my head...and when it sounds familiar, but you can't place it...is when you know you got it right. I don't know you have all the changes right, it loses a little steam, but the body of it is great; very hummable. And your vocal on it is very nice; you can tell you care, man. If you ever go into a studio and do some of your tunes up in a decent room, with decent gear, this is one you should record; for sure. If I was producing you, I'd be all over this tune. And a good mic would really bring to light the color and passion in your vocal. Good job, man. Pat on the back to you!
Hi Little Stevie - Thanks for your kind words and if it made you tap your toes, then it did its job; the highest compliment you could give. I listened to your other two tunes and loved them both. First, they shocked me, they were so different; which is great; lots of people get stuck in a rut or genre, you seem to exist in a few - good for you. I really like your writing, man and your voice suits your style; would love to hear more. ...and your Jane Doe song is the most fun and entertaining song I've heard yet, on the site. I mean, I actually remember your tune Stevie; don't know that I can say that for any other tunes, yet. Cheers, Brian
Howdy there Honest Mess wanted to thank you for the kind words regarding The pitiable ballad of poor Jane D.O.A. gotta tell you I realy liked your tune "let me in" seems like it could definately be top 40 stuff had me toe tapping
Dear Drew - I listened to your song Let The Rain Fall and I just wanted to pass along a few thoughts. It is a very nice song. It has a very sweet sentiment to it and I think your voice it's solid on it, for the most part. It's maybe a little unsure or shakey, but that's also a quality in and of itself. Well, if it's coupled with vulnerability and I can feel that, here. The vocal is in no way pitchy or anything, not at all. I read D'Simone's comments and agree with most of them; maybe all of them. There are some things in here lyrically that I would address; sometimes it's (lyrically) too heavy; as if you're giving yourself too much to get out at once. When writing, always find the cadance of the song and write to that; it's hard to go wrong. Find the song's pocket and fit in. Fill only the void that needs to be filled. And D is right about the rhymes. Sometimes, they work, sometimes they are uncalled for, cliched, tired or within "the box"; rhymes in general, that is. On this issue and I don't know if you've ever used one, but don't be afraid to get out the rhyming dictionary, thesaurus...any tool you can use or need as a writer. Last thing - your vocal is too far forward in the mix; it needs to be backed off. You vocal should be sitting just ahead of everything else. Good effort though, Sir. The song has the most important quality, it's honest and you can tell you have heart. You can't teach heart. You can only improve skill. Cheers, Brian
Hey Stevie - I have to tell you how much I love that Jane Doe tune; I can't get it out of my head; I think it's that annoying guitar line and that annoying synth. And I don't mean annoying in a bad way. I mean annoying as in it digs into you; gets stuck in your head. I mean annoying in a good way. I went and read the story behind it and the lyrics and it's great. I laughed, when I read your sister-in-law's comment. That was hilarious. Shows you how effective the lyric is.I love this kind of writing; keep it up, man. I would love to hear a high end production of this tune. And I love your voice on it. It really works. I couldn't hear this song with another vocal. It's perfect. It's so....street. Great tune, man. Wish I had written it.
Well bless your soul and thank you for the kind words yeah for some dang reason it jabs at me too :-)