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Kevin d's avatar

I actually think this is a great format for you. You sounded great and not at all long. Would be interesting to hear the stories behind new songs or old songs. I know you don’t want it to be a podcast, but you have so many songs that I’m sure many of your fans would like to hear a 5-10 minute behind the song story.

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Brooke's avatar

I thoroughly enjoyed your audio letter!! and i echo the desire to hear more about the stories behind the songs and your thoughts.

Also: I am so grateful for your music. I have been struggling with super high anxiety lately, and your music/voice and the atmosphere created in your albums has been such a help; a sonic soothing, if you will. aural xanax? :) thank you thank you thank you.

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Fog Chaser's avatar

Congrats on the new studio company - I used to be the “caretaker” at the Abbey many moons ago (aka janitor). Swept and mopped the floor of that great room many many early mornings. Such a special space

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Dean Hardy's avatar

PLEASE POST MORE OF THESE! Enjoyed it!

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Mike Lerch's avatar

I enjoyed the audio journal a lot, and would welcome a post per single. Would love to hear you go on and on about your love for recording, too :)

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Adam Voith's avatar

Give me 45 mins audio talking about smoking 🚬

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Susan's avatar

I too want to put Halloween decorations out. I actually just leave a small murder of black metal crows in the yard rear round. This year I planted some pumpkins around them.

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joechellino@sbcglobal.net's avatar

Also, could you please spell out the name of the incense you mentioned a few times? Thanks!

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Damien Jurado's avatar

Nag Champa

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Don's avatar

Man, this was awesome. I need to get into the incense game.

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joechellino@sbcglobal.net's avatar

This was great. All of the ideas you suggested—especially explanations of the newest singles—would also be appreciated.

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Emily's avatar

This was a great listen! I’d love to hear posts about your new singles:)

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Dean Relland's avatar

Just listened to your voice recording. I appreciate you man. I feel this audio post is so much more personable than typed word. You've made this substack more authentic and "real". Looking forward to more!

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Rowdy Friend's avatar

I’d dance to Leopard Man all night and fall asleep to Disliking the Spoons in the morning. I love Passing the Giraffes. Please tell us more about Call Me Madam. Would you maybe post the lyrics of leopard man too?

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Galen Disston's avatar

Audio books- yes please. In depth discussions of songs- yep. Smoking psychology- sure. Why summer sucks- absolutely.

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Mark Rushton's avatar

my favorite recent audio book is Neal Postman’s Technopoly, published in 1993. That book is like a time traveller.

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Mike Lerch's avatar

I enjoyed the audio journal a lot, and would welcome a post per single. Would love to hear you go on and on about your love for recording, too :)

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