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Holy hell, Dan. My head would explode if I got within twenty feet of any of those guys. I'm glad to hear that Colin is as much of a kind guy as he seems. I have to ask: Was the feedback more about production/technical elements, the songs/lyrics, or a deeper critique of the art? Has it stuck with you or was it more relevant to you in your early years? Man, they really didn't have to even listen to your record let alone go out of their way to respond thoughtfully. What mensches!
I don't remember much of it specifically, but it was a mix of production stuff and just general taste stuff. Ed wasn't fond of the vocal reverb used on a bunch of songs, and he felt that "Fabulous" was a bit on the nose (which has probably coloured my distaste of that song ever since).. I think he had some general suggestions regarding intention and finding the right sounds in the studio, and probably some feedback on the lyrics.
But, yeah... what a trip. I think about this feedback and how helpful it was when young songwriters send me their stuff..
Your writing outside of music is equally as brilliant. I imagined myself watching each part of these stories from across the room. This is the only reason that social media to me is a blessing. A portal to stories that touch the soul or spark hope and creativity: you sir have lived a blessed life and the adventures keep coming.
Holy hell, Dan. My head would explode if I got within twenty feet of any of those guys. I'm glad to hear that Colin is as much of a kind guy as he seems. I have to ask: Was the feedback more about production/technical elements, the songs/lyrics, or a deeper critique of the art? Has it stuck with you or was it more relevant to you in your early years? Man, they really didn't have to even listen to your record let alone go out of their way to respond thoughtfully. What mensches!
I don't remember much of it specifically, but it was a mix of production stuff and just general taste stuff. Ed wasn't fond of the vocal reverb used on a bunch of songs, and he felt that "Fabulous" was a bit on the nose (which has probably coloured my distaste of that song ever since).. I think he had some general suggestions regarding intention and finding the right sounds in the studio, and probably some feedback on the lyrics.
But, yeah... what a trip. I think about this feedback and how helpful it was when young songwriters send me their stuff..
Your writing outside of music is equally as brilliant. I imagined myself watching each part of these stories from across the room. This is the only reason that social media to me is a blessing. A portal to stories that touch the soul or spark hope and creativity: you sir have lived a blessed life and the adventures keep coming.