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Down In Dixieland

Hi Folks,

Here is a Dixieland tune about my first visit to New Orleans.

Featuring Susan de Jong (Vocals) and Carmel Courtney (Sax).

All backing instrumentation is via PG Music, Band In A Box Midi Tracks:
Style = Dixifast.sty

Music & Lyrics - Nigel Spiers
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Nigel

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Excellent Dixieland tune, Nigel. Lyrics hit all the bases and singing and playing is top notch. Man, Susan sure has some sturdy vocal chords!
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Fun song - nice write, good backing, excellent vocalist.

And I enjoyed Susan's Louis Armstrong imitation! laugh


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Hey Nigel.
Every part of this tune is fantastic and hits the mark on all points.
Perfectly mixed and very catchy lyrics.
Hats off to Carmel.
Made my day.
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Hi Nigel,

that's a treat - ace vocal by Susan, wow. Great sax playing by Carmel. Top-notch arrangement.

You don't have to be a dedicated Dixie fan-boy to love this.

Thanks for sharing, take care,

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Hi Nigel.
The song transports the Dixieland sound in my ears excellently
Exceptionally good vocals by Susan and really well played saxophone by Carmel in combination with perfectly used BiaB really leave nothing to be desired.
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Wow very cool tune. Boy I can understand why they have the best parties in New Orleans. Vocal, Sax and trumpet were very cool. The song makes you want to get up and dance. Such a cool groove. Well done


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Hi Leon,

Thanks for your comments - yes Susan has been a highly regarded singing teacher throughout Australasia for many years.

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Nigel, you, Susan, and Carmel nailed the New Orleans vibe on this one.

Excellent mix.

Loved it.


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Great track, pro as always, singer is an ace.


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Nigel ...

What a great surprise! This is a real Gem! Susan and Carmel simply shine. And the lyric is perfect for the genre.

I could listen to this the rest of the night. Unfortunately, I have things to do that will prevent that.

Susan really did a great female impersonation of louis! This is nothing but excellent fun. Thanks so much for the smile on my face!

Take care ...

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Every one of your songs is such a fun musical experience, Nigel. Man, you always surround yourself with such talented musicians to carry the fun to better highs. What a fantastic arrangement. Every piece is exceptionally placed.


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Nigel and Susan: fabulous!


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Nigel,

Nice Dixieland.

Susan does a good job on vocals. (that ending made MY throat hurt!)

Good mix - everything is clear and well blended.

Enjoyed.

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Hi David,

Thanks for your comments and glad you enjoyed the song.

Best Regards
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Hi Rob,

Thanks for all your kind thoughts - I will certainly pass them on to Susan and Carmel.

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Nigel,

Great little dixie tune. Susan does a great job on the vocals and the mix (and harmonies) are very sweet. Well done!

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not my genre...but heck so enjoyable.
the vocs knock it out of the park imho.

very clever song.

merry xmas.
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I feel like I just made the trip down to N'awlins

Nice write, well performed.

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Hi Stefan

Thanks for your comments and glad you enjoyed the song.

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