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I didn't understand the recording lingo, but I'm happy your long years of work are producing results. Gettin' it out there: I feel the same way about my writing. You too, no? The cool thing about the advancement of tech and the internet is the control it gives authors, musicians, and other artists over their work. We can do it our way, for better or worse, and get it out there.

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Apr 19Liked by Mark Starlin

Back in the early 90s I had a bedroom of our small house dedicated to a four track studio. I went wild, really enjoyed it, and spent endless hours recording. And then, the next gizmo I purchased for the studio was a Mac, I was going digital! Woo hoo!

And I then I bought this thing called a modem.

Uh oh.....!

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Apr 18Liked by Mark Starlin

First: Sittin' in The Shade is a total mood. Second: I would love to produce my own songs but can't sing nor play any instrument. But if I could... I'd put a fully produced version of every silly song I've made up for my dog on an album.

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I'm listening to Sittin' In The Shade while having my breakfast and coffee. Thank you.

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I'm listening to Sittin' In The Shade while having my breakfast and coffee. Thank you.

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I'm listening to Sittin' In The Shade while having my breakfast and coffee. Thank you.

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This is excellent, Mark! I really enjoy listening to your music. I like your singing voice. After many years of not releasing any music, my brother is very close to finally sending some out into the world. I’ve been cheering him on for a while and I’m proud of him for taking a leap!

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Apr 17Liked by Mark Starlin

Sounds like my childhood in New York.

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Apr 17Liked by Mark Starlin

I like your sitting in the shade song🌳it’s what I would do on a hot sunny 😎 day.

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Great job, Mark! I've been fumbling with Logic Pro all day, pencilling out clicks and pops manually from my current chapter of War and Peace recording (18 minutes) took all day, and that's only one track. I feel like Izotope RX 10 plugin doesn't help at all, so I am using the pencil tool a lot... 😂

Great sound, groovy song. You should record more singing! Esp. if you're having fun!

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It’s a fun listen...seriously. I’ll always appreciate originals “uploaded” to Substack, thanks for sharing!

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Is it interesting that so many of us are put off by the sound of our own voice? I surely am. 🤔

The opportunity to listen to you sing is an unexpected gift. Thank you Mark! Your voice sounds great to my ears!

I continue to marvel at your wide range of creativity! 🤯

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Apr 16Liked by Mark Starlin

This is a kind of music I enjoy. Thanks Mark.

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