Brother Gene has a soulful country tune, sung in a genuine way, completely obscured by a synthetic instrument of some kind, playing in the background to a different beat. The result is random sounding and disjointed, and I just can't get into it. Sorry, brother.

Wow this is different. It reminds me of a slavery song. A manga on a plantation reflecting. I would love to Year the rhythum tracks. I can heart this in a 60s slavery movie. Great concept. Different style.

Nov. 20 - little mountain Home Greetings, Thank you for choosing me to review your work, I count it an honor to be included in such a task. My hat is off to you and anyone willing to step out and share their gift, talent and love of music to the public. Be it a musician, singer, song writer, actor and so-on. I myself, via 40 some years of experience in the fields, on the road, in the studio, radio, TV, video, and management, consider myself to be a seasoned musician, singer, song writer, studio-sound tech/engineer/ owner/operator, stage manager, find it sometimes hard/difficult and perhaps not even fair to sit in a seat, voicing My Opinion concerning anothers creative efforts. Especially in certain genres of music I am not all that familiar with concerning very important elements that make up and meet the required standards to justify the various levels of ratings and grades. So, in saying ALL that, I will limit myself to MY Opinion concerning the quality of the work according to My ears, and the standards I have been familiarized with thru-out the years. I hold to the old - saying " Beauty Is In The EAR of The Beholder ... LOL. The sound quality of the recording over-all is crisp and bright and clear, The backing sounds was clear and the mix levels was fine. I would like to had heard a little more change in the music somewhere in the song for a break.. Vocals are smooth and natural, sort of -down to earth as they say. The vocal mix levels needed to bring the voice out front of the music backing, so as to stand out thru-out the song. I really enjoyed the message in the song. I mean no offense in any part, I myself take all feedback and use it as a tool toward my next project. I pray you feel the same way. Either way, I say to you, keep doing what you do, keep kicking and enjoying what you do. I tell folks all the time for many years. When it stops being FUN, then it's time to stop, and stand back and think about what we are doing, why we are doing it, how we are doing it, what we and others are getting out it. Is it what we want, and how we want it. IF NOT. what are willing to do from there? Thank you again for asking MY OPINION. Johnny

Hi Brother Gene, thankx for the review request. This song really proves that for a song to be good, it does not necessarily have to have multiple instruments in it. I really enjoyed the soulful vibe and direction, and the mournfulness of the vocals, which i think really came from deep within your soul. The musical backing really works well, and gives the song a steady, if somewhat hypnotic effect. There were times when your vocal inflection dropped a bit, but that does not detract from the overall feel of the song. For me personally i would have liked a with a few moderate changes of tempo and a slight upwards crescendo of the vocals for a bit of extra drive. But still, the style in which you have sung is very fitting to the song. All in all, it is very listenable and good, keep up the good work.

I like the concept of the song, the lyrics are great, I hear the message. The way you sing the vocals are good as well, you have a "stranded in the dessert" out west type of feel to it, kind of like a old dirty Harry movie. The one thing that seems to throw the entire track off is the main sound in the music portion of the song, it hits a note that clash with your vocals at a particular time throughout the entire track and it annoys me, I'm sure others will take notice also. Sometimes something that small can ruin a perfectly good song. I would suggest altering that one note in the main sound of the melody, it seems to be some type of strings used to create the sound that I mentioned earlier. I like the song actually and I love the old style of music you chose for this message, I think it works.

COLD HEARTED MAN review. this song is a strictly Rock piece in the highest sense of the word. everything sounds in Rock style as I said everything recalls the Rock genre. personally it is not my favorite genre but I can give you a musical judgment that is certainly positive because all that there must be in a Rock piece in your piece is therefore complimented and continues. good job

Nice haunting melody that grows on you. I can't quit hear the words of your song. I really don't want to be a cold hearted man. Our Lord wants us to be warm to all those who need His help and our encouragement. DE

This song conveys quite well an air of somberness and hopelessness. I sensed a cold rain and a cadre of silent crows around the singer. The mixing could have used some thought; was it intentional for the lyrics to be almost hidden behind the organ? By just lowering the volume of the keyboard slightly, and possibly raising the volume of the guitar a bit, the vocals would stand out better in the mix, maybe a slight reverb on the organ to add some spaciousness - just some little tweaks, and not done in a heavy-handed way, and this would help in the reflective atmosphere of the lyrics. Other than the above-mentioned tweaks, I believe the songwriter and performer have captured their subject. Cheers!

This song gabbed me right from the start although of sparse instrumentation. Very smooth played chords of the acoustic guitar coming at the right time. The keyboard sound of soft melodic clarinette impression creating a meditative atmosphere. This extra factor brings increasing feeling into the music. Unique vocals of the singer implements an intense desire. The words come from the heart and touching the soul. I like the monotony of the track and the songwriter has a god given talent to write lyrics about someone or something, including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events. Overall an impressive song and professional recorded, influenced by Irish Folk and Christian Country music.

I can't really understand what you are saying at the very beginning of the song. (That gets better after a while but could still be improved.) It would help to turn up the volume of the vocals. Cleaner articulation might also improve understanding, too. I'm not hearing a ton of variety in the instrumentals or in the vocal line. For such a long song, you might want to consider adding some variety so that listeners don't get bored.

I think it is good folk music.and a little bit Oprah. This song tells a story about his life trial that he went through.the instrumental I love because you can feel the pain.if you like good southern folk music then this is for you

Lo único que puedo salvar de la canción es quizá la voz, pero no se. Canción monótona, ese sonido del teclado de fondo continuo que se hace insoportable. Siento mi mala crítica, pero a eso nos exponemos con esto. Quizá con el sonido ese del teclado feo y descompasado quitado hubiera puntuado mejor. The only thing I can save from the song is maybe the voice, but I do not know. Monotonous song, that continuous background keyboard sound that becomes unbearable. I feel my bad criticism, but to that we expose ourselves with this. Perhaps with the sound of that ugly and broken keyboard removed would have scored better.