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Windhawk

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Posted: September 07 2010 at 14:56

Dean - have you sent a copy to Classic Rock Presents Prog...?

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Posted: September 07 2010 at 14:01

You know who to send your second album to when it's done! ;)

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Posted: September 07 2010 at 13:31

Thanks again Marty! Glad it grew on you Conor! Btw - a second CD is already in the works!

Would anyone else be interested in reviewing Unsettled? I think I've just about asked everyone I know!

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Posted: September 06 2010 at 18:29

You know Dean, I believe that when I think something and I really feel like that way, saying it with knowing it can help, or please a little bit, it's good deed to do so.

There's a point where "avant-garde" and "experimental" becomes "terrible" and "pointless,"

-Andyman1125 on Lulu

Even my

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Posted: September 06 2010 at 17:01

I wasn't sure what I thought of it the first few listens, but it's certainly a promising bit of music, and I still listen to it even after reviewing.

Get a second one in the works!

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Posted: September 06 2010 at 16:21

Marty,

That was a very nice thing to say ...

Find me at:
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http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0

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Posted: September 06 2010 at 16:04

In today's word, where we're overflooded by music of variable quality, finding yours of so high level of attractiveness, helping you this way to express my feelings into words, it strengthens the link between artist, between you and us, listeners.

There's a point where "avant-garde" and "experimental" becomes "terrible" and "pointless,"

-Andyman1125 on Lulu

Even my

Dean Watson View Drop Down

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Posted: September 06 2010 at 14:31

Wow! Thank you all for all you are doing to help me. I can express in words my gratitude. This is too much for me ...

Thank you!

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Posted: September 06 2010 at 13:40

Great review Marty. Seems like the love is growing for Dean's album. Congrats man... you deserve it...

Change the program inside... Stay in silence is a crime.

jampa17

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Posted: August 25 2010 at 19:04

harmonium.ro wrote:

^ There are quite a lot of trolls too.

Change the program inside... Stay in silence is a crime.

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Posted: August 25 2010 at 11:05

^ There are quite a lot of trolls too.

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Posted: August 25 2010 at 10:46

Wow! there are so many "experts" on this site. I think I might have to go back to music school.

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Posted: August 23 2010 at 12:15

jampa17 wrote:

Marty McFly wrote:

Listened yesterday, I'm quite impressed (even first track or two isn't exactly of my liking - good, but not fully my cup of tea). However later it turns to more interesting material.

Good impression.

Now, That surprised me. I thought this album might be a total win for you Marty, but OK... you can't win all the time... I expect your review then my friend...

Well, not exactly. Let's not forget that this is brief remembering after first listening, nothing exact.

Dean, I don't want to judge and condemn you like that, generally speaking, I was pleased.

There's a point where "avant-garde" and "experimental" becomes "terrible" and "pointless,"

-Andyman1125 on Lulu

Even my

jampa17

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Posted: August 23 2010 at 09:57

Marty McFly wrote:

Listened yesterday, I'm quite impressed (even first track or two isn't exactly of my liking - good, but not fully my cup of tea). However later it turns to more interesting material.

Good impression.

Now, That surprised me. I thought this album might be a total win for you Marty, but OK... you can't win all the time... I expect your review then my friend...

Change the program inside... Stay in silence is a crime.

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Posted: August 23 2010 at 03:34

Marty McFly wrote:

Listened yesterday, I'm quite impressed (even first track or two isn't exactly of my liking - good, but not fully my cup of tea). However later it turns to more interesting material.

Good impression.

Well, not everyone can like it I'm sure. I'm just pleased you're listening to it!

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Posted: August 23 2010 at 03:32

AtomicCrimsonRush wrote:

^^^ exactly

Now Dean onto more pressing concerns.... Do you have a better photo to add to your bio as the one presently is you in the distance walking off to some lonely location - Its a bit weird and a recognizable photo of you would promote better i feel.

Atomic, I'll try to get you out something this week.

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Posted: August 23 2010 at 02:56

Listened yesterday, I'm quite impressed (even first track or two isn't exactly of my liking - good, but not fully my cup of tea). However later it turns to more interesting material.

Good impression.

There's a point where "avant-garde" and "experimental" becomes "terrible" and "pointless,"

-Andyman1125 on Lulu

Even my

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Posted: August 22 2010 at 22:49

^^^ exactly

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Posted: August 22 2010 at 16:45

TheGazzardian wrote:

Vibrationbaby wrote:

Marty McFly wrote:

jampa17 wrote:

It just help to new readers to search what they want to. I won't be reading the 1000 reviews about Close to The Edge but I will search the 4 stars arguments, then if I have some worries I will check some 2 stars reviews and then if I have an idea read some of the 5 stars review so I have a good idea to actually buy a CD.

Stars are there for help... nothing more, at the end music is subjective and if you like an album, that's good for you. The rating is for helping people to get interested with something they don't know...

Robert Epignosis would search for 1-2 stars arguments :-)

Or after all I. From time to time. Because these biggies are easy target and it's interesting to know what people think about them (from negative side).

But would there be someone reviewing Dean Watson's CD with 1 star, it would be disaster. For Close to the Edge, rating of this album would change probably from something like 4.51 to 4.5

or haven't changed at all.

So this is why we should abolish ratings. Because there is always going to be some moron who will do just that. Give 1 star to an album that is deserving of at least the 3-5 range.

if their opinion is backed up and they have a reason for thinking that an album is one star, just because we disagree, doesn't mean that their opinion is wrong. Music is all subjective.

And that's why Prog Reviewers had more weight than regular members, and that's why reviews have more weight than just ratings... only ratings are made by lazy people who doesn't have nothing to say... argue, describe, that's what we need as fans and music lovers... ratings help a lot... nothing wrong there...

Change the program inside... Stay in silence is a crime.

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Posted: August 20 2010 at 11:28

Vibrationbaby wrote:

Marty McFly wrote:

Robert Epignosis would search for 1-2 stars arguments :-)

Or after all I. From time to time. Because these biggies are easy target and it's interesting to know what people think about them (from negative side).

But would there be someone reviewing Dean Watson's CD with 1 star, it would be disaster. For Close to the Edge, rating of this album would change probably from something like 4.51 to 4.5

or haven't changed at all.

So this is why we should abolish ratings. Because there is always going to be some moron who will do just that. Give 1 star to an album that is deserving of at least the 3-5 range.

if their opinion is backed up and they have a reason for thinking that an album is one star, just because we disagree, doesn't mean that their opinion is wrong. Music is all subjective.