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Charlie Leonard [Pop-Rock, Alt. Rock, Folk Rock]
Christchurch (NZ)
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Hollywood USA Hostel June 2008
El Cajon Freeway
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  • OH CALIFORNIA
Hollywood USA Hostel June 2008
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I wrote and recorded this one in May 2008. It came together really quick so I hired a studio in San Diego and a session drummer while the song was fresh.

When I returned home to New Zealand I got it shined up, edited, and mixed and mastered in Auckland by Kenny Mac Donald ( Texas, Pet Shop Boys...).

I plan to return to USA shortly to record some more songs, some from the store room and some new half baked ideas.

I'm not interested in collecting votes. What I would like is to have some truthful feedback on the track, the vocals, suggestions etc. Some constructive criticism.
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(P) Ann   
(2009-12-13 17:11:26)
Just love this sound Charlie you are amazing,never get tired of listening to this,still keep the dream alive mate Ann
(A) Hearts of Steele   
(2009-11-29 14:01:19)
great style of music :)) hope you the best of luck !
(A) Hearts of Steele   
(2009-11-29 14:01:16)
great style of music :)) hope you the best of luck !
(A) Deliverance777   
(2009-10-20 23:31:56)
we admire your desire for genuine feedback,it's what real talent is all about,we too are from the cold northern hemispere,so this warm sunshiney song has a real feelgood factor to it top marks you got us hooked :-)
(A) PhatPhut   
(2009-09-27 01:32:33)
Excellent!!!...thank you..You should produce and market this song......High 5....RTP
(A) Baader Meinhof   
(2009-09-08 22:31:30)
Love this song! It makes you dream about California:) Especially when you`re from cold shitty Norway, which (tragically) is where we come from.. Anyway, this song has good song structure and the lyrics are great:)
(A) Chris Edwards   
(2009-08-19 15:31:35)
Great song, amigo...looking forward to hearing more of your tunes. By the way: "Boy From West Texas" is about my buddy Jeremy Reagan, a fine songwriter from the town of Monahans, which is out in West Tx. -c.
(A) Ron Wess MusaQ! MENTALMUSAQ! Here I Go!   
(2009-07-29 13:00:20)
came through again,hey wasup,your sound is nice,like your style & originality so give ya 5 mos def. stay focused,get @ me new track"In My Darkest Hour,You Are There"k Enjoy! PEACELOVE&GODBLESS! RON WESS MUSAQ
(A) DFLIGHT   
(2009-07-06 20:17:34)
Great song!!! Love the feel and the lyrics too!!!Make sure the split panned guitar is not take over the 'mix' try doubling your vocal track then some compression. or just eq the guitar around 8-12k. Great job can't wait for more..........DFLIGHT
(A) Rob Allen   
(2009-07-04 08:45:23)
hey charlie, great track you got up there. good song writing and strong vocals but i would maybe up the volume of the song as it seems a bit on the quite side. apart from that it sounds great, here a 5... now get to work on some more!
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