WALK AWAY

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I've been back at work .......... and this is how I feel about it! I hadn't expected to post a new song just yet, but this arrived at an opportune time.

Cobbled together while burning the midnight oil after work, the original idea for this came about quickly, as did the lyrics - the recording, mixing and mastering seem to have taken a lifetime.

The guitars are my trusty Seagull S6 (what a great guitar that's turned out to be) and my Tele, but you can read that in the "hardware" section.

This is one that really sounds better up loud.

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Lyrics

Walk Away
© Neil Porter 11/2007

I can’t do this any more
I can’t sell my restless soul this way
Just need to mend my breaking heart
I need to walk away
I need to walk away
Walk away
Just need to mend my breaking heart
I need to walk away

I’ve been down this road so many times
It seems to have a hold on me
Just a little longer out of water
And then I’ll walk away
And then I’ll walk away
Walk away
Just a little longer out of water
And then I’ll walk away

Look at me I’m back on the road again
Same old sleepy country towns
Same old empty sky
Looking in my rear-view mirror again
Trying to catch the warning signs
That have passed me by

In my broken bower once again
I listen to my beating heart
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
I have to walk away
I have to walk away
Walk away
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
I have to walk away

If I had my time again
I might not sell my soul
I’ve got this terminal reprise
And then I’ll walk away
And then I’ll walk away
Walk away
I’ve got this terminal reprise
And then I’ll walk away

Song Stats

Hits: 2336
Comments: 79
Fans: 46
Plays: 275
Downloads: 115
Votes: 16
Uploaded: Nov 27, 2007 - 03:53:39 AM
Last Updated: Nov 27, 2007 - 04:12:10 AM Last Played: Oct 27, 2009 - 09:52:49 PM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
Attribution-NoDerivs-NonCommercial

Song Actions

Keywords:

walk (14), away (23)

Hardware:

Fender Telecaster
Fender Precision bass
Seagull S6 (etc) acoustic
Rode NT3 mic
Yamaha PSR-300 keyboard
Behringer Eurorack UB802 preamp/mixer

Software:

Logic Express
Ozone 3

Comments

FGarofalo	FGarofalo said 712 days ago (November 27th, 2007)
	I really enjoyed this song. Beautiful chords, nice change of pace in the chorus. Thank you for sharing. Frank. Check out my latest song called Chosen Few

jiguma	jiguma said 712 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	Glad you dropped by Frank Especially as I got to have a listen to your latest as a result. Also pleased you liked what you heard. Neil Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

Peter Bauckham

Peter Bauckham said 712 days ago (November 27th, 2007)

Top notch
performance and production - and writing! The time that's been spent on the mixing and mastering has really has paid off - sounds very good indeed - No nasty limiting or compression and very nicely balanced tonally. Good luck with your CD - if this is a example, it's going to be a high quality product.

Peter

Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

jiguma

jiguma said 712 days ago (November 28th, 2007)

Cheers Peter
Unfortunately this won't be on the CD - track choices had to be made well before I even thought of this one - but I'm hoping to do at least one more CD (you get a taste for it!), and this will be on it.

I've been listening closely to Jim Bouchard's production over the past year, trying to learn about how he gets dynamics without too much compression - he's the master, and I'm feeling like I'm getting somewhere with it.

Appreciate the comment Peter,
Neil

Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

rtcooper	rtcooper said 712 days ago (November 27th, 2007)
	Well Told Sounds like Studio work. Great instrumentation, used sparingly - Perfect. Especially like the Tele and the B3. Vocals are nicely to the front of this very clean sonic package. Top Notch. Coop Check out my latest song called Intimate Anyway

jiguma	jiguma said 712 days ago (November 27th, 2007)
	Cheers Coop I left the vocals alone after all - sometimes you have to let go :) Thanks for the use of your ears, Neil Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

Tadashi Togawa	Tadashi Togawa said 712 days ago (November 27th, 2007)
	With the wind Do you walk away? The footstep quietly becomes distant. Check out my latest song called Mexican taste

jiguma	jiguma said 712 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	Tadashi my friend I walk away in April next year :) Ysaek's colab with you is beautiful - a talented girl! Neil Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 712 days ago (November 27th, 2007)

Thanks for writing this song...
...for me... As they used to say in sermon-writing circles, "it speaks to my condition"...

This is a good time to reflect on the progression of the jiguma sound. This sounds very full, but very simple. One track of everything, but just right. This is a direction I'd like to go, so I'm listening with a focused mind and big ears.

Ed

Check out my latest song called After Loving Anne (w/jiguma, SISTERS, Komrade K and Scott Carmichael)

jiguma

jiguma said 712 days ago (November 28th, 2007)

Good to see you here again Ed
I still had some things I wanted to do with this, but Coop convinced me to leave things be - he's good like that!

"Speaks to my condition" - I like that ..... I feel some lyrics building around it.

Us "old guys" (well me anyway) are at an interesting time of life when we have to make the decision on when we "pull the plug" ....... or walk away. I did it and went back - a mistake of significant proportions - but not for long. Timing, as they say, is everything!

I'm finding though that more songs come to me when I'm working despite having less time, so it has it's advantages. 3 more on the boil.

If you want guidance on production, listen carefully to Jim B's work - he's a guru.

Cheers,
Neil

Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

	said 712 days ago (November 27th, 2007)
	All thumbs... up! Thanks for an anthem for us guys who have been doing whatever for a bit too long. I like the dignified resignation in your voice and as expressed in the lyrics. Beautifully performed music, man. Superb song... D

jiguma

jiguma said 712 days ago (November 28th, 2007)

I really appreciate your comment Jack
I had an especially difficult day at work last week and that was the time (well, the 2 days it took me at home to recover at least) that I did most of the tracks for this. My heart was TOTALLY in it!

I just love doing this stuff, and resent having to go to work each day because it interferes with making music.

Always appreciate your comments - Sojourner is on my short list :)

Neil

Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

Feter	Feter said 712 days ago (November 27th, 2007)
	WALK AWAY the combination between the acosutic and the oragn at the back smoothly with you singin just give this song the right passion to its lyrics .its just so beautiful .I can see how the tele made those cool bits here and there man ! thnx alot for sharing Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

jiguma	jiguma said 712 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	Feter my friend Thank you for listening and your kind comments. I always enjoy seeing your name on the page and reading what you have to say. I hope that life is going well for you. Peace, Neil Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 712 days ago (November 27th, 2007)
	Excellent Yeah, you're a really good song writer. This is sweet, it just carries you away on the music. Check out my latest song called Machine Man (w Beastie Boys)

jiguma	jiguma said 711 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	Cheers David There's something about a repetitive, percussive picked acoustic that transports you away. Thanks for your kind comment. Peace, Neil Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

dolby	dolby said 712 days ago (November 27th, 2007)
	I'm getting... ...more used to the sound of your voice and the way you form melodies. I like it - it's very distinctive. The change up for the chorus's is great. A triumph! (which I presume isn't on the CD? - will have to wait for the next one then :-)) ATB Phil Check out my latest song called You Can't Win Them All

jiguma

jiguma said 711 days ago (November 28th, 2007)

Phil
I'm also coming to terms with the sound of my voice, which, not that long ago I was quite shy about. No, it's not on the CD, but I suspect that for you, there are probably some songs on there you haven't heard.

I wasn't sure if the chorus should have been developed into a straight up, separate country song, but after a few astute suggestions from Coop, it fitted much better into the vibe.

Appreciate you listening and leaving a note.
Neil

Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

	said 712 days ago (November 27th, 2007)
	Smooooooth.... Good stuff Neil. Love the intro with that "Whiter Shade Of Pale" organ styling. Nice arrangement. Solid clean vocal delivery. Strong, punchy bass supporting the flowing acoustic guitar. Very pro. Ahh....wow bro, what a chorus! This could be one of your very best tunes! Bravo! Be well! Lethe (Song Of Er): http://www.macjams.com/song/37099

jiguma	jiguma said 711 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	LOVED .. ...... Whiter Shade Of Pale when it came out - couldn't believe my ears at the time! Thanks for the positives Mike - the clarity comes as much from reducing the overall gain of each instrument in the mix before applying Ozone as anything. Glad you liked it , Neil Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

echoroom	echoroom said 712 days ago (November 27th, 2007)
	wonderful .. production and playing, totally top notch. Lovely world weary vocal, neil! s Check out my latest song called Deeper (w/t Racerat)

jiguma	jiguma said 711 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	Cheers Steve It's not just the vocal that's world weary ...... :) Thanks for dropping by for a listen - always appreciate it. Neil Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 712 days ago (November 27th, 2007)
	Amen my friend... What Neil said!!!... this captures perfectly where I'm at right now... I walk away in my head 2 or 3 times a day... in my head... your production and layed back, understated performance add strength and weight to the work... excellent Check out my latest song called Good Morning

jiguma	jiguma said 711 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	Only 2 or 3 times ... a day?! It crosses my mind more often than that I have to admit (although of course I'm overplaying this - there are many good bits to the job I do). Glad you nejoyed the song Scott. Neil Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

The Orbiting	The Orbiting said 712 days ago (November 27th, 2007)
	Elevensies!! Just needed to hold my spot!!! Check out my latest song called Mayday

The Orbiting

The Orbiting said 712 days ago (November 27th, 2007)

Neil
When I think of your dancey beginnings here at MJ listening to this, I have to smile a little.

Clean. That's the word I think of when I hear this. It applies to so many aspect. The words are simple and uncluttered, as is the arrangement and the finger-picking pattern, even as it fills out, you never get too crazy with it. Your vocal is really nicely performed and I love it that you have allowed yourself to come through here and really dropped back the f/x or doubling on your vox (as you've been doing for a while).

The production. Frankly, it makes me eat my heart out. I've listened to opening about six times now and just marveled. It sounds fantastic.

Check out my latest song called Mayday

jiguma

jiguma said 711 days ago (November 29th, 2007)

:)
Thanks Lisa for your comments. If it hadn't been for those early "dancey" posts, I'd have completely missed out on the whole MJ experience - who would have thought! I think the other big change has been a growing confidence in my voice, which lets me do simpler arrangements.

One of the really good things about doing the CD is that it's meant that I've had lots of time to learn about (and experiment with) production - compression, attack, release, reverb, and the joys of Ozone have become second nature, so I can focus more on the song itself, performance, playing etc. My words of wisdom regarding production are "get the bass and drums right and the other stuff falls into place".

Thankks again for the visit - always appreciated.
Neil

Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

michael2

michael2 said 712 days ago (November 27th, 2007)

this sounds
great, and it's a lovely song. love all of the parts and your acoustic sounds great. is that mic'd or does it plug in? nice change when it gets to the chorus, completely unexpected and that tele is really nice too. this makes me want to go pick up ozone. does it drain your CPU? i only have a mac mini and wonder whether she could handle it. great job Jiguma.

Check out my latest song called Stars and Dust (space challenge)

jiguma

jiguma said 711 days ago (November 29th, 2007)

Thanks for the listen Michael
The guitar is a Seagull S6 with a fancy internal miking system:
"The Godin EPM Quantum II acoustic guitar system provides outstanding sound reproduction and performance.
The Quantum II is a hybrid system combining an exceptionally responsive saddle transducer and high quality electret microphone in a simple, but very effective, configuration. The microphone capsule, specifically designed for use in this application, is mounted at the end of a 6 inch flexible boom integral to the side mount electronics. Four rotary controls adjust microphone presence / phase, overall volume, and saddle transducer bass & treble. Electronics and controls are packaged in an easy to use and logical format complemented with a finely crafted pewter cover plate.
Microphone signal can be added and blended either in phase or out of phase with the saddle transducer signal. This allows the user to cancel (or notch) potentially undesirable frequencies while accentuating others. This flexibility in combining signals results in outstanding clarity and richness of tone."

I sometimes record in stereo (with a Rode NT3 in the second channel), but this one was done just using the onboard electronics described above - ie I just plugged it in. The main problem with this setup is that with brand new strings it can be a little difficult to keep under control - saves buying new strings all the time :) I really like my Seagull. It suits my playing style really well.

Ozone does use a lot of CPU power, especially if you use the reverb section (which I do). I usually record all the tracks and get a reasonable mix without Ozone, and just add it at the end, then tweaking the mix a little. My current iMac is a G4 with 512Mb RAM - at times it's a little frustrating, but I manage OK.

Thanks again for your words and interest.

Neil

Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

gail60	gail60 said 712 days ago (November 27th, 2007)
	very nice.... Neil - You sing and play wonderfully. I really enjoyed this song alot, and I could not walk away! You are very talented. Truly great job throughout and thanks for sharing with us. Check out my latest song called Sweet September

jiguma	jiguma said 710 days ago (November 30th, 2007)
	Gail Really glad you enjoyed it - thenks for the kind comment. Neil Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

peacepiano	peacepiano said 712 days ago (November 27th, 2007)
	Couldn't I couldn't walk away from this one. The lyrics really struck home. Fine performance. Thanks Bill Check out my latest song called I Should Have Known

jiguma	jiguma said 710 days ago (November 30th, 2007)
	Cheers Bill Glad the words were meaningful for you. Thanks, Neil Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

sloparts

sloparts said 712 days ago (November 27th, 2007)

Looking at all the posts about this song,
I can't think of anything else to say, except I love what you've done. The lyrics say it all, loud and clear. Everyone I've ever met has said at one time or another, "I wish I could just walk away". You've capture the essence of the human condition my friend, you truly have.

A wonderful song that is flawless in it's execution. Bravo Neil

Ed

Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

jiguma	jiguma said 710 days ago (November 30th, 2007)
	:) Great comment Ed - really appreciate it, and glad it spoke to you. Seems the topic was on target for a lot of people :) Neil Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 712 days ago (November 27th, 2007)
	Yes! It's like reading another chapter in one of my favorite books; lyrics tell the tale and the music is like a warm room on a cold day. That change with the chorus is really effective. BTW good luck with the CD, I promise you I'm buying one. Cheers mate, Joe Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

jiguma	jiguma said 709 days ago (November 30th, 2007)
	Joe! Glad to be a part of a favourite book of yours - "warm room on a cold day" - I like that! Give the CD a special play for your 8 year old Joe - thanks for the ongoing support. I really appreciate it. Neil Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

Vic Holman

Vic Holman said 712 days ago (November 27th, 2007)

Nice Neil
As a practicing member of the "Raspies" I think you're vocal here is top notch.

Of course, everything played here is excellent as well. I can practically sense the dust kicking up from the road.

I think us older dudes deserve the right to also take naps in the afternoon at work. That's what I keep telling them. Hasn't worked so far though.

Check out my latest song called One Step Over The Line

jiguma	jiguma said 709 days ago (December 1st, 2007)
	Hey fellow Raspie! I'm all for afternoon sleeps too - just woke up from one in fact - although I too have less than understanding bosses :) Glad you enjoyed the tune - your litens are always appreciated. Neil Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

Godchaser	Godchaser said 712 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	Fine post worthy of a future CD release.Who cannot identify with the words expressed here.Love the chorus change and overall flow.Just so sweet and fresh.Much enjoyed. Blessings, Check out my latest song called As i Walk

jiguma	jiguma said 708 days ago (December 1st, 2007)
	Cheers Daniel I love doing this stuff, which probably keeps it fresh - the fact that although I've played bass on and off since I was a teenager, I've only taken up the guitar (and more significantly singing) in the last 3 years. Writing is also only a recently revived option. Thenks for your interest. Neil Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

paddler

paddler said 712 days ago (November 28th, 2007)

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I fully empaphize with the lyrics.And - I have indeed walked away on occasions.The job that took the biscuit last time was 9 hours a day rolling up lengths of string into tiny bags.After 3 years there I thought.'NO!' and quietly dissapeared at lunchtime,bought a can of beer and lay in the sun under a tree next to an old burnt out car and thought 'YES!'

Inspiring song!

RG

Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

jiguma	jiguma said 708 days ago (December 1st, 2007)
	I'm guessing .... .... we all have a "walk away" stiry to tell. Maybe a new competition :) Thanks for listening Richard - your new song is a ripper. Neil Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

craft	craft said 712 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	really cool nice playing and a great singing... This song is deep and sad.. The lyrics say it all... Lovely melodies Check out my latest song called Blue Lights (feat. Spleenveil)

jiguma	jiguma said 708 days ago (December 1st, 2007)
	Obrigado craft! I really appreciate your comments - thanks for listening. Cheers, Neil Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

mandolinquent

mandolinquent said 712 days ago (November 28th, 2007)

Great songwriting...
Great writing, great performance, and a great texture. What strikes me - after about a year's absence - is how complete your sound has become in that time. It's that challenge of using familiar elements with originality. You've achieved a very complete vision... big congratulations. I especially like the way your voice sits on top of it without trying hard...

Check out my latest song called Had We But World Enough

jiguma

jiguma said 708 days ago (December 1st, 2007)

Glad you're back .....
...... apart from anything else, because it's good to get a "now and then" perspective on where my songs have ended up - a "before and after" comment. In the year you've been away, I've probably posted lots fewer songs, and I've had more time than before to "do music", but rather than produce more songs, I've worked hard to try to write better and produce better too. Using Logic Express and the Ozone plugin (thanks to Steve Lang for heading me in that direction) has also made a big difference, but I think the main change has been that I'm more confident in pretty much all aspects of writing, recording, playing, singing, and mixing/mastering - especially singing!
Thanks for taking the time to have a listen and leave a comment William - much appreciated.
Neil

Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

thoddi

thoddi said 711 days ago (November 28th, 2007)

sounds good
You have become a master of producing good songs and your mixing/production skills seems to be very good. This one sounds very good coming through my spekers.

I like how you open this song with the sparsely arangement, letting the B3 get noticed.

I think it wouldn't hurt if a little point of interest appeared every now and then. Could be introduced in the form of another instrument that could deliver a counter melody every now and then.

The lyrics sounds like it could be coming from me... quite familiar with what you talk about here my friend:)

Check out my latest song called Don't tell me what I can't w/KTB and Ingve

jiguma	jiguma said 706 days ago (December 3rd, 2007)
	Hi Thor Thanks for listening and leaving a comment. You're probably correct about some little "motif" in the song - something I'll keep in mind for the next one. Cheers, Neil Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

said 711 days ago (November 28th, 2007)

another winner!
i really like that opening pattern in the intro - and the chord change at the first verse is brilliant. i can't believe the steadiness of that left panned guitar picking - WOW. the beautiful bass line is lovely.
chorus blossoms in a happy mood - and when we come back to the verse, it sounds a teensy bit more major than before.
excellent singing, passionate playing, gorgeous lyrics.
spoken "you won't see me anymore" - a nice touch.
outro is a work of art in and of itself.
neil, nothing left to do but bow low.
i am.
anne

jiguma	jiguma said 705 days ago (December 4th, 2007)
	Anne!! I LOVE getting comments from you - always so positive and supportive. 3 new ones in the pot - I really hope at least one of them needs a girlie chorus :) Cheers, Neil Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

	said 705 days ago (December 4th, 2007)
	girlie chorus OH GOODY! 8)

jiguma	jiguma said 700 days ago (December 9th, 2007)
	Make that ... ... 5 Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

lengold	lengold said 711 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	Yeah work URGH! Neil - this is a really great song. I have found that your songs really grow with plays (as all the best ones do). This is straight into the ipod with the rest. Your playing and vocals are superb. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

	said 711 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	Sweet Good luck on the new album Neil, great stuff you got here totally pro sounds! Cheers TW

bud	bud said 711 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	Excellent song great vocals - and a really fine production. Cool chorus too. Check out my latest song called Expanding Toys (Halloween Remix)

guitapick	guitapick said 710 days ago (November 29th, 2007)
	This is great... ...just makes me look forward to your new cd that much more. If this tune isn't on there, then you'd better start thinking about making another. Wonderful tune. Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

	said 710 days ago (November 29th, 2007)
	Excellent Everything from the drums to guitar to your singing. I know what your saying about the feelin of you gotta but why. Excellent change Brings hope to the overall feel! Thanks for sharing!

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 710 days ago (November 29th, 2007)
	Beautiful guitar work.Production is amazing.The middle country section is great.Your voice is perfect for this.You are playing with a capo on fret 2 right? Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

jiguma	jiguma said 704 days ago (December 6th, 2007)
	Correct Bob! Capo on 2 - thanks for the kind words. Neil Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

Jim Bouchard

Jim Bouchard said 710 days ago (November 29th, 2007)

I can dig it!
As one who has returned to work after a hiatus as well, I know well the frustration of not having as much time to spend on music lately. Which is why I am so late to the party, I didnt even have a chance to listen to this song until after many days. Hard to keep up with stuff sometime, and stay creative. This is really great. It seems like you've tamed your tendency to pump up the mix to the max, and I like this volume quite a bit. The guitars really breathe nicely. Everything is supa dupa!

Check out my latest song called Weather or Not w/awigze

jiguma	jiguma said 701 days ago (December 9th, 2007)
	Jim I really appreciate your comments - you are a bit of a yardstick for me when it comes to production. It's finally reached the sytage in my learning curve where I can back off on the "loud" pedal and move more towards getting a more "real" sound. The fact that you noticed the difference is very pleasing. Cheers, Neil Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

dajama

dajama said 709 days ago (November 30th, 2007)

Beautiful changes
and perceptive, piercing lyrics. Resonates with me here on a Friday night after a long week! A very sweet sound overall. I have to concur with everyone who's mentioned the sound - this is seriously pro-sounding stuff! Great depth and balance, and a real richness to the sound that just impresses the hell out of me. The guitar sounds great (did I mention I love the changes?) and the organ works perfectly. Bass is spot on as ever. Very cool. After a few months where life really got in the way I'm getting back to a place where I can spend some more time in this soul-healing place, and it's music like this that makes me especially glad I can. Nice work. Roll on April, eh? Peace.

Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)

damiengh

damiengh said 708 days ago (December 1st, 2007)

Walk Toward
Love the mix on this. Everything stands out real nice. Crispiness comes to mind.

Neil, I totally understand your battle, but me, I'd walk away from the job, and walk toward the music instead, for it gives reason for being here on this planet. I think it's your fountain and I suspect your always going to be coming back for a drink. Good thing for us.

Thanks for the tip on checking out Jim Bouchard. I'll be doing that and keep watching for your stuff too.

Check out my latest song called Tea and Scones

Ed_Moran	Ed_Moran said 708 days ago (December 1st, 2007)
	Just getting better Neil really liked the performance and production. You just get better with each song. Cheers, Ed Check out my latest song called Cowboy (WIP)

timothy devine	timothy devine said 708 days ago (December 1st, 2007)
	nice Pro Q Nice recording and great song. You really have learned how to best capture your voice and guitars in song. the workmanship on your recordings is premo. The song-writing and performance, impressive. You have started your next CD peace Check out my latest song called Mankind Needs a Change/WoodstockII

musichead	musichead said 708 days ago (December 2nd, 2007)
	clean guitar What really stood out for me, are the guitar sounds. Very clean!! And I love tempo changes. Great great tune . Like me you have writen for the next CD before the even releasing the next CD. hahaha Its really good to write and record at all times. Never stop!! great job again!! Check out my latest song called Lets Take a Holiday

ktb	ktb said 707 days ago (December 2nd, 2007)
	speech less. Real top shelf production. Warm and soulful singing. The change up in the break was very cool. Enjoyed this immensely. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

telefan	telefan said 706 days ago (December 4th, 2007)
	I like... the arrangement and how the song builds. Nice job. Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

Enrique Gil	Enrique Gil said 702 days ago (December 7th, 2007)
	Very nice! it sounds professionally done, it is wonderful, ti is ready for release! Thanks. Check out my latest song called Simple Feelings

freefalleffect	freefalleffect said 692 days ago (December 17th, 2007)
	you are always a very consistant MJer....great production and great mix....well performed .....very good all around....peace Check out my latest song called Redemption

Sir Bass	Sir Bass said 688 days ago (December 21st, 2007)
	online now i can dig it, i dig the honesty. Check out my latest song called Pop Beat

lavalamp	lavalamp said 664 days ago (January 14th, 2008)
	Brilliant playing Another great job, Neil. I'll have to check out more of what I've missed. Like the country break. I'll be around more often now. I won't walk away. LL Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

	said 643 days ago (February 4th, 2008)
	Walk Away. I could not walk away from your beautiful haunting melodic voice. great lyrics. Your voice what can I say words fail me. love the way the music pace speeds up just at the right time too. Overall brilliant. Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained. I ventured and I have just gained this great song. For my IPod and Favorites Thank you.

dirigent	dirigent said 615 days ago (March 3rd, 2008)
	Walk away It was a pleasure to listen to this excellently written song. Great guitar playing and amazing vocal delivery. Congrats!! Check out my latest song called Autumn

	said 615 days ago (March 3rd, 2008)
	Great! One of your very best songs, this is truly amazing song and I love the changing between the slow Acoustic Rock and the Country-Western. A true MasterPiece .. My 10's Take Care - Yeman A. Al-Rawi

magnatone	magnatone said 604 days ago (March 14th, 2008)
	Walk Away man, you've got a way with words. These lyrics are so good, as all of yours seem to be. Your voice/guitar combo is just about as perfect as it comes! Thanks Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

guygrooves	guygrooves said 535 days ago (May 22nd, 2008)
	It has ......... a Gordon Lightfoot feel to it. I loved every second of it. This is a Masterpiece, beautiful song Neil, and the guitars OMG they were gorgeous. Well written, played, and sang. Check out my latest song called Last Day Here

Macaudion

Macaudion said 535 days ago (May 22nd, 2008)

Well now...
How the heck did I miss this? Neil... I came accross this after having read Tobin's blog on you. I had never heard this and I don't know how that has happened. All of your music is, but this one is so rich pronouncing what has been going on with you, Sir! I knew immediately what you were singing about, w/ work and all, (i believe) and your presentation is so live with what's dead w/ you...

Very rich w/ the textures of real life! Another great job. Took a traveler, of course - Thanks, Neil! Macca

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Name: Neil Porter

My old bio page looked pretty out of date, so it’s time for a new one: For the full story, see my interview in the MacJammer Blog "The Jiguma Is Up" by Tobin Mueller. I started to learn guitar when I was about 10 – but didn’t last long be... [see more]

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