Sweet Guitars and Soulful Vocals the Experience shows in each note played and each word sung .Really impressive regards Jay From TheAutumnleaf

Hello John and Keith! I love the vocals on this song-- they sound so sure and determined. The music is crisp and well-balanced, as in all your work. Still remember that great CSP you had, John-- what a super night that was. We all enjoyed your presentation to the last note-- and then came to your page to hear more! You ARE a pro-- all the way. Enjoy listening VERY much! Best to you! Gina

Hi John! Dropped in to listen and realized I didnt review this one yet. Man this one has some killer lyrics and the overall sound is super. you're one passionate singer and songwriter.

nice intro.. but i came to hear you sing lyrics expressing the title.. and i got what i came for.. meaningful lyrics for our time.. our human predicament.. I really like the progression with the major 7th/9th chord harmonies.. the expressive solo guitar makes lovely use of these.. of this song I haven't had enough but most certainly yes of the things of which you sing.. cheers john.. :-)

Nice grit - clever lyric and a solid performance.

What a great song, love the guitar and vocals, fantastic dynamic in this track. A very great production and worki.

I've encountered in interesting phenomenon with this track, have you had enough. I listened to it earlier and left a review. Came back to hear it again, and truthfully, the appeal with which it grabs me is multiplied . most people have bought an album from the shop and only after a couple or few listens have been able to discover it,, and after a few listens it becomes a fav. Your music here has that quality for me. That's a real good thing. Often times,, songs that you hear and totally like straight away,, are sugar coated somehow and those are the songs that often,, after you've had enough,, you don't want to hear anymore. but the ones that take a few listens to grasp,, endure through time. Nice work Dog.!!!! :)

Great sound !!! i've come to listen and experience your work. Such a very pure and clean sound crafted here. Enjoyed very much. Unique guitar lead sound. works great !

Really like this musically and some interesting guitar tones. You probably remind me of Gordon Lightfoot. I wonder what we'd come up with on a transatlanic together? Songs of the sea? -Un's Dad who grew up racing dinghies

I have no problem identifying with your subject matter....and yes, I've had enough. I've had PLENTY, thanks. Great lyrics, great song and performance John and crew! ~Blake

Very VERY nice sounding production. A great performance of a very well written song. Loved the lead guitar tone.....very biting, yet soft. Rob

Ah, the fabled FABLE sound arrives at iMusicScene! Welcome, John! This song sums up the state of the wrold very well, and it does it in fine musical style. We may have had enough of this political garbage, but we can never have enough of your quality music. Keep making more, please.

Good to see you as well...We are finally finished with the CD and it gets released nationally on the radio this month. I finished one with Leslie Wake called Heart to Heart that should be on the radio next week or so. Regards and thanks for the kind words Tsargoth

Hi John, It's great to hear some of the Fable tunes on here. So glad you've joined this site. Good song man,good stuff. Hope all is well with you brother. Peace, Tsargoth

Man this is sweet. Guitar work is stellar as are the vocals/harmonies. I can't find anything on this track that needs to be improved lol. Very impressed.

I read the info for this song before pressing play...Need to re-start is as I`ve now missed the beginning.. Such a sad, sad violin that drips tears from it`s bow...Your lyrics, so poignant, are delivered with pure feeling and make me hang my head in respect for the people concerned and for your wonderful, heartfelt vocal.. It`s quite incredible really, that something so beautiful (your song) could come from something so terrible...9/11 Peace n love Mags

WOW what a sound here...the production is so clean and lets the words you sing shine and the message is loud and clear. most excellent!

Beautiful piece of music John. Very well thought out lyrics with a deep message. Definately moved me. Thanks for sharing my friend on this very important day !!!!! Gabriel

I love the music from the start.. john this has true bard quality and character.. wonderful of you to pay tribute to those brave souls who had the courage to act through fear.. true heros.. i like the fiddle and the vocal harmonies a lot.. don't know who put only 3 stars on it but i would give it 5 if that kind of thing were in the least relevant.. thanks john really enjoyed it and was moved by it.. :-)

REAL pure Folk ! I value the tribute here as well. Well done.

John/Fable, This song was awesome. You found the perfect instrumentation for the song, the vocal, everything....The fiddle playing is free and melodic, but never seems to get in the way of the vocal. Great work on building the song in the end with the organ and female vocals. I really liked this.

When folks ask, "What's this FABLE group all about anyway?," all you need to do is hand them a copy of this song to listen to. It has substance, it has class, and it speaks to the heart and soul of every breathing being. Top-shelf singing, playing, and production - as always!

This is nicely put together, a soft and smooth music for you to sing these words passed on to you and the harmony comes in and builds to a strong high. Vocal interaction is done very well. A nice listen, thanks for sharing.

Wisdom from the far east or the wild west....is still wisdom . Pleasure hearing some of yours.

you sir are a master of writing folk songs...this one has a lively beat an rhythm and the cadence of the vocals is done to perfection. Again your words have great meaning.

A very loveable atmosphere created here,, with the delicate partnership of the guitars ,, the violin,, and distinctive vocal persona.

love the acoustic guitar in this song and the drums very folk stuff. cool

John, I really enjoyed listening to this. Very clean recording with nice placement of instrumentation. A smooth comforting feel throughout with a good storyline.

Lovely accoustic folk song you have here...Beautiful, very easy on the ear though has some poignant lyrics as all good folk songs do...:-) Luv Mags xx :-)

I wish this was kicked up a bit (maybe something in the mastering is all it needs). Still, there is nothing wrong with this song at all. I love it -- nice use of percussion and congas. That violin is wonderful. Nice use of backup vocals, and that rhythm guitar is perfect. Just punch it up a tad.

A very interesting song John. Memorable chorus, nice solo and fill-ins (violin/synthesizer). The overall mood fits the mysterious background on which your song was written. Great job.

this is a precious, never to be forgotten song. It touches, inspires, brings comfort and it matters. damn, you guys are good! You are my muse... Leslie

Nice work John.It's always a pleasure to hear your tunes,and this one is no exception.Great story line to your lyrics,and have to agree with Brian that this is beautifully crafted and performed.Excellent brother ! Peace, Tsargoth

An excellent example of great writing. Has me in mind of Ralph McTell a little. Gentle but with a powerful message. Beautifully crafted and performed. Particularly love the guitar work. Excellent track.

Beautiful acoustic guitars. So crisp and clean. Nice lyrics as Dazed said and yes the violins are superb. You have a very distinctive vocal style with that heavy vibrato. Well mixed and produced too.

beautiful tune and professionally done. lyrics are exceptional as is the playing. The violin is remarkable. I always loved that sound. Thanks for sharing!

This is sweet, nice vocal style with a soothing backing, You have a unique way with your music. Excellent song well done

John, a very nice & pleasant song. I like this type of acoustic work with a good combination of instruments. The style reminds me of Dan Fogelberg and Gordon Lightfoot.

man this is a beautiful piece John. Wonderful mix of acoustic and violin and stellar vocals. Your music is very moving. Exceptional!

Another excellent work John.Music really sets the frame for your vocal delivery.This is a great lyric man.I can tell you put yourself into this one.Love those violin parts. Good work. Peace, Tsargoth

Lovely story, delivered with real feel. Super instrumentation magic song well done

John, excellent sound and mood. Love this tune and the lyrics. Tells a story all we 'older' folk can relate to. Thanks!

Haunting introduction. I really like this type of musical style. The melody and harmony are very pleasant.

Hi, John --- What a sweet, sweet song. You've given us a song most of us can relate to. Very heart-felt, and touching. Any song that gives me pause to think and remember, has doen it's job. Love the lyrics, and the feel of the acoustic instruments. The acoustic guitar is blended with the violin just right. Thanks for this fine gift, John.

I love the intro to this song, the acoustic and violin..beautiful. Vocal harmonies are done with much taste and very classy. Lyrics are home felt and intriguing. Very nice and melodic.

Nice track, very different from what I've previously heard. Another very well crafted song in your own unique style well done enjoyed this one

John this is excellent, extremely well mixed and produced. vocals are superb!

John. This is such a good song lyrically, vocally, musically. That sax really is the sack grabber for me. Like has been said, sto true, sadly.

Very original stuff, sax adds a nice touch to the music. I like this one.

John your mixes always sound very good. Not sure if you are doing them or someone else but kudos to the engineer. Like the melody on this song and the sax? Very well done. Acoustic sounds great and I like the lyrics. This song seems a bit different then the songs I normally hear from you. Very well done!

New mix sounds clearer than the one I remember. Nice tune John,with lyrics that are sadly too true.That acoustic guitar tone really cleaned up well,whole track has a sparkle and shine to it now.Vocals are especially nice. Excellent man. Peace, Tsargoth

Lyrics are pretty well written. The songs does have a good gospel mood for Christmas. Melody-wise, am afraid I have to say it's a bit plain. Merry Christmas.

John - fantastic tune with some emotionally charged lyrics. Great harmonies and beautiful performance.

Ok John,I know the guys before me have already said it,but the use of the backing vocals and keys is masterful. Greta emotion and conviction in your vocals brother.Very well done man ! Peace, Tsargoth

John -- you have so much soul and sensitivity, and it really shines in your work. Good lyrics, and very effective use of the keys and background vocal. Powerful, indeed.

John-This is an incredibly powerful emotional masterpiece. Your soulful conviction is outstanding.

love the style of this track, wonderful sound and a very warm vocals section. Great guitarsound, a very good production.

listened and experienced. :) The main intent of this track,, in my estimation,, is the story that is told. It's cool to have a song rendition of that event . We're glad you survived LOLO.

I still think you sound quite like Gordon Lightfoot both in style & voice. Another well-done song of yours. Good harmonies.

Oh hell yeah,a sea-faring tune ! Arrrgghh matey,you do this style very well. A true storyteller's voice,telling a sea tale. Good work brother. Peace, Tsargoth

Got to admit, you do this style well and the vocals are very good. That 12 string needs to be out front some.

My Lakota friend refers to "passing away" as "making the journey". Obviously this not what this song is about. John, I like these kinds of sea-based folk songs. As always, very nice job on the vocals (solo and harmony). This has a very "live" feel to it, and reminds me a bit of something someone like Gordon Lightfood might do. Very cool song, and well done overall. I do think the instruments could be mixed a bit better. (The bass sounds a bit thick, and the guitars are just a shade too far back in the mix -- especially that 12-string (at least it sounds like a 12-string to my ears). However , it is a pretty sparse song, instrumentally, which does work to focus the listeners on the lyrics. So, it's an acceptable tradeoff, perhaps, at least on this song. Still, I like this one a lot. John -- have a great 2008. I look forward to hearning many new songs from you in this new year.