"First and Last (Abridged)" - Original by Ted

[SwanSong]

hi Ted , marvelous vocals and harmonies. nice easy beat
and well produced. enjoyed this so very much  2 thumbs
up cheers Neil...!

[Oldrottenhead]

playing catch up, following my norse adventures and my pc blowing up, got lots to catch up on. loving this ted, vox got a shade of the B52's.

[SE]

So hard to do, sounding original that is, maybe a nod here and there to some greats but that's cool, really enjoyed the tune!!

[Geir]

Trying to catch up a bit after the NorMET adventure ......


WOW Ted !! This is absulutely fantastic!!!! Maybe the most inspiring song I've heard hear in a while, and that says a lot.

From the opening guitar riff this one was a hit for me. And it just kept on getting better. Everything in this song is fab. Great bass (as expected), great vocals (don't sell yourself short Ted), great guitarwork and a great arrangement/production of a fab song !

Did I say I love it ? I DO !!!!

[Redler]

Very captivating riff! The chorus is very catchy - listened to this a couple days ago. Now, it feels almost infectious . Fine job on arrangement and production, as well! On some spots this sounds a bit to Monochrome Set, which is a good thing!

[Ted]

Maybe the most inspiring song I've heard hear in a while, and that says a lot.

That does say a lot. It says you're full of shit. But thank you anyway.

On some spots this sounds a bit to Monochrome Set, which is a good thing!

I just looked at the Wikipedia page for  The Monochrome Set. Seems like a band I should know about. Thanks for the tip.

I am planning on redoing the lead vocals because of some suggestions that came from the band members. They wanted me to reinsert some lines from the long epic version of the song. I've also cut out a bit of the bridge, which seems to go on forever. Stay tuned.

[Ted]

I am planning on redoing the lead vocals because of some suggestions that came from the band members. They wanted me to reinsert some lines from the long epic version of the song. I've also cut out a bit of the bridge, which seems to go on forever. Stay tuned.

I actually got around to it! Plus I expanded the keyboard part some, because I didn't want our keyboardist to have to sit on his hands during the verses.

[Ferryman]

Haven't re-listened to the original, but I can tell you I really like this version, so whatever you did sounds great! The guitar in the middle is excellent, very well done. Great track Ted.

[Greeny]

Love the new re-duxed mix! It's so clear and well balanced, and just enhances what was already a fantastic song. Could listen to this one all day :-)

[andy casson]

Great song Ted, really great mix, I love the bass work and your voice, and above all catchy and clever...excellent

Andy