Tony Hearn
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42
claire1966
Mar 13, 2011
Loving this one Bro! cool 90s vibe updated and very smooth - I like, one day we may have Jem playing along with you! x
Johnny Proctor
Feb 03, 2008
Tony, "Watergate Bay" popped into my mind tonight, so I stopped by for some aural/emotional indulgence. You are sounding terrific tonight. I love this arrangement - and your writing has never been better.
Blessings,
Johnny
Johnny Proctor
Dec 25, 2007
Song: Pictures
Love the Cry Baby pedal!!!! Very professional arrangement. Cool groove and mood.
Johnny Proctor
Dec 25, 2007
Song: Anna
Tony, "Anna" had me grinning from ear to ear from the opening when your daughter joyfully calls Anna's name. Sweet composition, beautiful production, uplifting lyrics and very full, well-crafted vocal harmony arrangement. You have a tremendous gift to craft tender, loving lyrics that never sound syruppy or sentimental. Like the guitar break alot. Strings near the end are just perfect. The electric piano gives the whole track a strong, warm mid-range that I find hard to capture. EXCELLENT job on the drums. I am really jealous of that! This is really well done on many levels. You are so kind and unselfish to write a song for a friend's new baby. I really admire that about you. Congrats - 5 stars, all well-deserved!
Tony DeLecce
Dec 04, 2007
Hi Tony,
Came by and was listening to Pictures and Watergate Bay. Great jazz touches on Pictures and I hear a trace of Chicago. Excellent top to bottom. Also was listening to Watergate Bay. Very nice. I liked your melodic leads with the organ underneath. Good vocals on both songs.
I think I saw Johnny mention about his Peppermint Bay and I hear traces of that as well and I love that song so that is a good thing. good work!
Trick T Olly
Nov 24, 2007
Song: In Malibu
Hi Tony Hearn, November 24, 2007.
Love this one, my favorite SoundClick song that makes you get up and dance from Johnny Proctors. I thought it must have been an old Jan & Dean or something but No it is here. - Great! Up in Canada we do not have so much surfing and I still can not write that beach song. Maybe skating songs are more natural for me.
My Skating On Rideau Ice got selected to go into the 2nd round of the Holiday Cover contest.
Good Luck, Trick T.
inacage
Nov 07, 2007
Tony, I really like the jazzy textures in "Pictures". Great laidback groove. I agree on the Chicago nod. Cool vocal, tasty instrumentation and arrangement. Lyrics are cool too.
GNG
Nov 06, 2007
"Pictures" is really nice, Tony. Reminds me a bit of Chicago (great lead vocal) in the 70's. The song itself is well written, catchy, and the production is very professional. I especially like the chorus and the "ba ba baaa" vocal hooks.
Very sophisticated song.
Johnny Proctor
Oct 03, 2007
Tony:
"WaterGate Bay" is really an achievment! This is near the top of your all-time best productions. Excellent arrangement that fully captures the sights, sounds, smells, moods and emotions of oceanside melancholy. The major 7th theme and choked guitar riffing is perfect. The middle 8 is a great change up (and if I may say so, reminds me a little bit of my own "Peppermint Bay"!) and your organ and string washes are a lovely and supportive embellishment. These are some of your best vocals, especially the full harmonies on the chorus. Excellent phrasing, with elegant pauses between the lead/solo parts throughout the arrangment. Your acapella outro definitley gets my attention (another JPish device that I stole from the BBs).
I love how you pushed yourself to hit notes in the upper register of your natural range - it gets your voice to sound fuller, richer, more emotional. "All I need's my board and guitar" - to others that may be a surf pop cliche, but you are able to deliv
Claude Bouchard
Oct 02, 2007
Thanks for the french words, I appreciate.
Do you live in the north or south of Maine? Near the coast?
Claude Bouchard
Oct 01, 2007
"Watergate Bay"
Nice song! Sound like the legendary America. Bravo!
inacage
Oct 01, 2007
"Watergate Bay" is cool song Tony. Nice performance - can't put my finger on who it reminds me of... somebody from the 70's.
I like the change at the bridge - and the harmonies there too! Nice touch to go a'cappela at the tag. Guitar solo fits perfectly.
Makes me want to just lounge around at Watergate Bay...
Ron Gletherow
Aug 29, 2007
Hi Tony (from a fellow Brit),
Thanks for the visit and the kind words.
I think you have that "Beach Boy" sound to a T. Love the harmonies and the arrangements. All the songs are great but especially liked "In Malibu".
Take care,
Ron
johnny proctor
May 21, 2007
Thanks for the Birthday wishes, mate!
cheers!
"Honey, where's my daquari?" What a GREAT line! LOL!
JP
johnny proctor
May 10, 2007
Hi Tony!
Thanks for the great comments about 'our' version of "In Malibu". I had so much fun recording that one - and its a thrill to see it charting so well (highest position reached #2 in Pop rock). I wouldn't have to be in a rut to do a version of "Search for Summer" - its a superb song, I'm just overwhelmed by work, family and church right now. Hopefully things will slow down a bit over the summer. You are sounding great tonight!
Johnny
TheJayDyallProject
May 03, 2007
Hello Tony
Just "discovered" your page via Johnny Proctor's cover of "In Malibu". I must say, both versions sounds great!
Just listened to all your songs. One great song after another! Great lyrics and arrangements! Hard to pick out a favorite as they are all so good!
Keep up the great work!
Will be checking up on you to hear your next great song!
johnny proctor
Apr 03, 2007
"Lucky Me" is awesome!!!!!
johnny proctor
Apr 01, 2007
Hey Tony:
Stopped by for a treat to "Search for Summer" - its all I can do to resist doing my own version like I did with "In Malibu". this is a great song, you have a real gift for songwriting, and in this genre you come across as soooo genuine. You are in love with your beautiful wife and you are a real surfer. Your music is a real gift to us all. Thanks for taking the time to produce these soulful sounds...
Your freind/fan,
Johnny
tonysurf
Mar 27, 2007
Thanks Johnny, she is my muse.
Infectious vocals with a catchy hook...love your phasing.Nnice feel. Wonderful smooth backing track with superb production values..Awesome guitar solo...like this song a lot...must come back to listen to more....