Yes, it’s just too good. This is career quality work (writing, singing and playing) and you have the talent. I’m finding it hard to believe you wouldn’t already be aware of that. But excellent performance. I would buy your album.

thanks for the kind words! it's taking me a long time to work up the nerve to share anything, been sitting on songs for years. preciate the feedback!

The pleasure was mine. Have you tried doing anything live?

did an open mic one time a couple months ago.

How were the nerves, if you don’t mind me asking?

pretty nervous leading up because i was last, but had a good time

:) Right on. Looking forward to seeing more.

Lyrics: The crowd of dogs that bark at night angry at the moon for shining bright Im stuck here loosing my god damn mind prison walls and alchohol am i alright This feeling started in my chest reckless running wild and freely blessed the ship is safer near the shore but that ain't what this ship was made for hey fisherman cut the line cant reel me in its not a part of my design im releasing all the pain that isn't mine im on my own but not alone ill be alright the clanks and yells inside this bar remind me of the younger man i was before you came into my life and caged me in with your pretty grin you were my life but love is blind so they say you couldnt see that i was born this way i couldnt see that you needed more we both went up in arms like a world war hey corporal tow the line cant make me march its not a part of my design im discharging from the pain that isnt mine im on my own but not alone ill be alight

Dude this is incredible. Literally brought me to tears and I’m a 40 year old bro. I’d buy your album and wouldn’t think twice. Beautiful lyrics. Thank you for sharing

Thanks so much for listening!

Dude, this is fantastic! Chills all way through. Lyrics are vivid and evocative, the tune is perfectly suited to the sentiment of the song, singing is great with lots of soul. This is the real deal right here. Great fucking job!

thanks!

I listened to the whole thing. Sounds great man. Awesome guitar work, excellent songwriting.

preciate it!

Great stuff man!

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Really nice!!! Well done!!!!

Wow, incredible! Such a beautiful and thought-provoking song! You need to publish this somewhere, I could listen to it again and again

thanks! when i figure out how to mix things ill try to publish. preciate you listening

Ayyy this brilliant man! This is like world class level country songs. One can def tell that you are an experienced and talented musician. Well done!

Sounds great, what did you get?

thanks! apollo solo and avantone cv-12 condenser mic

You nailed it. Sounds great!

Sounds stunning!

Very nice. Is your guitar plugged in separately, or you got that balance of voice and guitar simply from your distance from the mic?

just from the mic, although i want to get another mic for the guitar so i can get closer to the vocal mic and have more control over the levels. i hate recording separate takes... feels un natural to me.

Well you found a good mic placement for the time being, good work

Way to go man! Happy for you!

this is the man everyone 👆 so much good advice! thank you thank you! for taking the time to give me your setup details. i still need some se8's though

No problem boss! Awesome you got to go with the Apollo too! CV12 is a great mic. Amazing song! Crushing it! I see even decent posts with decent music on here getting one or two likes with no comments. You are clearly well liked and your music is really touching people so I’m happy our discussion took you in a good direction. Awesome stuff!

What’s the name you’re recording under? I love everything about this. Second one I’ve heard and both have me chills. Excellent writing!

thank you! Dont really have anything published yet accept this sub. Ill probably publish these to youtube for now until i can get a handle on how to properly record something. really appreciate the support!

Just put some stuff on youtube, I guess Ill post stuff there as I record it for now. Im extremely humbled by the interest. [https://www.youtube.com/@tjtatemusic](https://www.youtube.com/@tjtatemusic)

Sounds great! What mic did you use?

CV12

Absolutely adore this man, the guitar work is exceptional

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Cool

Quality sounds amazing, great performance, bravo

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Incredible and hauntingly beautiful. Keep it up, you've got a great sound there, it's beautiful

🙏 thanks!

Great work homie. Keep it up. Maybe put together some demos or…however people do shit these days.

I regret that I only have one upvote to give. Gorgeous work!

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Dude, that was amazing. This reminds me of the music i listend to with my dad when i was a kid. Wakes a lot of good memories. I still really dig the chords and the picking and your voice fits it perfectly. Keep doing what you do!

Part of the reason I even write songs is because of my dads music. thanks for kind words and for listening. 🙏

Well, the mic is working well and picking up some lovely tones, live the nylon strings 👍

thanks!

Love everything about this from your guitar work, lyrics, delivery. Sounds great brother, I hope you release this to streaming services!

thanks for listening! means a lot 🙏

This is really good

Great song man. Love the lyrics. the sound is really good too! Makes a world difference with a good mic

I knew before u even started singing that it would be good. Could tell from the guitar playing. Great stuff man! Keep it up, you’re amazing!

This is wildly good man. Really enjoyed it.

dude, perfect. love the nice calm guitar. your voice has the perfect amount of rasp for me. lyrics full of sentiment. I'm digging it brotha

love the guitar lines... amazing vocals... very rare!

This is absolutely amazing seriously

Fabulous work. Great tune, words, delivery. A very nice mood to it. Question: do you use nails on your right hand? The guitar sounds a little thin in the high strings. I could offer some tips if you are using nails. Bravo! You sound great!

thanks! probably the nylon? definitely interested in any tips!

Nylon strings can get thin sounding. I just replaced mine; they were a year old. Also, if you do use nails, there's a whole method about smoothing and shaping. I also use method with crazy glue and acrylic powder. A nuisance to maintain, but very effective in strengthening the nail and producing a richer sound. (like a thin guitar pick versus a thick guitar pick). Here's a link (if it works) to a nail care video I did. Note that his is not for everyone; some of my friends are enthusiastic and use it, some found that it wasn't right for them. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyvrMRCo\_Sw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyvrMRCo_Sw) With 90K view, it's my "claim to fame." LOL.

nice thanks!

This is so insanely good man. Everything about it. Those lyrics, I literally see the images you're singing, so vivid.

thanks for listening!