Russ, if I posted something on this, or any other forum, that sounded like crap, I would want to know it. However, I would also want to know, from professionals, such as a number of folks here, how to improve it. I want to know what I did right and what I did wrong, and what steps to take in order to bring about perfection to that submission, or bring it as close to perfection as I am capable of doing. IMO, this is a very important aspect of this type of forum.

That said, I've heard some really bad song posted, here and elsewhere. In each and every instance, where I have made a comment, it has been a constructive comment that I feel would be beneficial to that individual. I'm not going to tell someone that has taken the time and trouble to post a song that that song sounds like crap. Instead, I'm going to provide information that will assist that person in achieving his or her goal with that particular song, different style, different balance ratio, tempo, etc..., things I sincerely believe will be helpful. And, when I came to this forum many years ago, that's why I came - to get help from pros such as yourself, Uncle Dave, Donny, Fran, DomM, Eddie Shoemaker, and many others that I have also taken the time to meet personally. Now, if I had known you prior to the job I did in Lexington several years ago, I would have made it a point to meet with you in person as well.

During the past few weeks, the forum has really taken made a comeback, IMO. It has returned to a member friendly organization of individuals who willingly share not only their songs, but additionally other helpful information that will help the membership be more successful in the business aspects of music as well as improving their playing skills. And, we seem to be having more fun in that quest for knowledge.

Cheers,

Gary