Better Left Unseen

Billy · **on:** August 03, 2009, 02:02:24 PM

Anyone who has seen 'Dusk til Dawn' will get what Donna was thinking when she wrote this little dark story. A big thanks to Gerry and his amazing voice and thanks to Bobby who provided invaluable help.

Thanks for listening.

BETTER LEFT UNSEEN

canuk62 · **Reply #1 on:** August 03, 2009, 06:30:09 PM

Wow! What a fantastic work here! Great story/lyrics and the performances are awesome , Billy's production work is top notch as usual as well.
Great job on this one gang!
Marc

detune · **Reply #2 on:** August 04, 2009, 10:19:41 AM

Well done Donna and Aidan! It's great to see this lyric take on a new life. This is a much better fit.

Mark

AndyG6508 · **Reply #3 on:** August 04, 2009, 10:33:29 AM

A great story line set to very atmospheric music!

Absolutely Top notch - in terms of the lyric, Gerry's vocals and of course the production and playing by "Mr. Versatile Billy" lives up to his lusual lofty standards.

I am not very familiar with 'calypso' or latin american rhythms, but I enjoyed listening to this one!!! Liked the guitar and the horn arrangements in particular.

Well done everyone!!

Cheers
Andy

CosmicDolphin · **Reply #4 on:** August 04, 2009, 01:40:46 PM

Quote from: Billy on August 03, 2009, 02:02:24 PM

Anyone who has seen 'Dusk til Dawn' will get what Donna was thinking when she wrote this little dark story.

I've seen it , and the main difference is this is good all the way through !

Congrats everyone, really good stuff.

CD

Paulo · **Reply #5 on:** August 04, 2009, 02:06:54 PM

Man!!!

... This sounds like Santana, it's only missing the guitar licks, lol

Donna · **Reply #6 on:** August 04, 2009, 02:57:46 PM

Marc, Mark, Andy, CD, and Paulo, thank you for your kind comments.

Glad you like the song.

I absolutely LOVE it!

In fact, I'd never even heard of "Dusk Till Dawn" (clearly I need to get out more

), and when Billy first mentioned it (after seeing the lyric) I rushed to the internet to see what it was all about. Now I'm going to rent the DVD.

Donna

Studioplayer · **Reply #7 on:** August 05, 2009, 03:34:51 PM

Cool tune!! Love this one. Great vocals on this. Diggin it!!

Dave

Todd · **Reply #8 on:** August 06, 2009, 09:48:46 AM

WOW,
Very fine tune!
Excelent lyrics Donna! BTW, Dusk Til Dawn is a favorite of mine

Supurb vocals Gerry!, and I don't think I've ever heard better whispers Irene! A real fine job you two!

Billy, man your music and production skills never cease to amaze me bro!
If anyone does it better, I don't know who it is

Just a pleasure to listen to!
Bravo!

Todd

Black Stratman · **Reply #9 on:** August 06, 2009, 02:01:18 PM

Great Stuff everyone,

a real musical departure from the norm. As always a fine performance from you all.

NOw Im off to the T.... T......

Bobby

Stoney · **Reply #10 on:** August 07, 2009, 12:56:02 PM

Well done guys.... a great atmosphere.....it works a treat....bring on the vamps

Ian

Studio7Ireland · **Reply #11 on:** August 07, 2009, 02:23:46 PM

Great stuff Billy and Donna, we got there in the end....

Just one thing - did a tow truck come along in the morning or am I still stuck out in there in the desert.?.. can't deal with cliff hangers, lol !!

Seriously though, great fun working on this song, a great story and production, well done guys!

Cheers

Gerry

r4m · **Reply #12 on:** August 11, 2009, 10:25:12 PM

Great job all!! Mix is KILLER! Love the vox too!! Who is that?

Donna · **Reply #13 on:** August 15, 2009, 04:49:43 PM

Dave, Todd, Bobby, Ian, Bill, thanks for listening and for your kind comments.

Billy and Gerry, kudos have been pouring in. Here are just a few of 'em.
And you both - and Irene and Bobby too

- deserve them in abundance!

Donna
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Awesome song and production! I loved the music for this great lyric. And Gerry's voice really sells it. As simple as they are, I love this line: "It was neither day nor night". Every listener can make of that whatever he or she chooses. But it sure sets the stage for the chorus. Great all around. Loved it! (Alan)
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OOOhhh Donna....
I hear such a Latin beat to this....I can hear Carlos Santana doin' this..right from the start...man...love what you guys did....
In my defense, I am half-Hispanic...so could be a bit jaded comment on my part....still heard the undercurrent...
Very nice work...
Good luck on this...The production is excellent. I love the horns and percussion. The vocal can't be beat. (Larry)
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Donna, Billy, and Gerry,............
How does one give a standing ovation over the internet!? Great lyrics! Great music production! Santana-Absolutely! Great Freakin' vocals!! I used to consider myself a singer,...thanks Gerry!? Ha! Ha! Great prosody! Entire project works! I especially like the line, "but the time that intervenes"! I like fresh, new lyric ideas. Great work Donna! Did I mention this was "GREAT"!? Best yet. (Droptine)
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I really like this one! You have a very well crafted lyric.....and could NOT have found a more fabulous vocalist to really bring this one to life!! Gerry Casey is awesome!! I have always LOVED Carlos Santana....and this song definitely has that feel.....GREAT job by everyone involved. (Gail)
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Absolutely pro. No nits. Great job. Love the guy's voice. (Ian)
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Great Job here! Loved it! (Curt)

srvfender · **Reply #14 on:** August 16, 2009, 04:46:45 PM

Nice all around especially the production and vocals.

AJ