Many of the sites they have posted their music on are communities dedicated to musicians sharing music. As such, these communities provide an invaluable opportunity to obtain suggestions about recording, mixing, song structure, and encourage artistic expression in general.
Included on this page, you will find some of the comments and in one case, a forum post, that have been of great encouragement to them as they progress on this sonic sojourn.
*Please note that in an effort to keep authenticity, all comments are directly pasted in. This includes any typos that the original poster made. Also, MacJams is their “main home”. The concept of community as well as the superb talent on that site is a HUGE reason why they do what they do!*
Should you, the reader, like to add a comment, you can email it to the site admin at montgomerycalifornia@gmail.com.
Not every comment can be posted due to space limitations. However, every comment will be read, considered, and will receive a response.
This was a forum post submitted by Norman Goodman (on MacJams) on our behalf. To date, it is the most humbling of any comment we have ever received! Thank You, Norman!
“Thursday, July 19 2007 @ 07:39 PM CDT
Apart from all the strife and controversy that has plagued this community of late I have watched ( and listened with great interest ) to the tremendous songs that have been created by Montgomery California and their respective collaborators Faelin and RAD Project. I am astonished by how polished and powerful their songs are. At the same time I feel that they are not getting the attention they deserve.
Musically they epitomize what great hard rock is all about:
Excellent lyrics
Tremendously written performed and powerful riffs
Awesome melodies, ( very melodic without being contrived & cliche
Strong musicianship ( guitar, bass and vocals are top notch )
Arangements that are stirring and evocative
Talent talent and more talent
To my ears they have the "IT" factor.
You will note that I am not affiliated with their project I just feel that attention needs to brought to tremendous music being created in the midst of this community.
I hope my post draws some listeners over to their page and opens up some ears to yet another set of artists on this site who possess formidable talent.
Thanks for taking the time to read this and I hope you check them out.
Regards,
Norman Goodman”
Posted by Dharma Logos on 6/1/07 on MacJams:
“Montgomery California is RAD and Faelin? AWESOME! This kicks ass! When you combine Jason's songwriting with Allen's voice and production talents you guys are unbeatable!... I love the vocal harmonies, and I really like the guitar harmonies. The solo is melodic with some very clean tremelo picking. The mix is full with bass and drums giving a solid low-end ground, highs filled with lead guitar and vocals, and mids filled by rhythm guitar. Dude, I would so totally buy a CD of this stuff.”
Posted by thetiler on 6/2/07 on MacJams:
“It's almost like hearing this, you should be a mega rock star. But I guess there is so much competition for that type of thing. It is pretty tough to get that high in rock stardom. But it amazes me how much incredible rock talent passes through here. Hopefully, the rock-out - fans and others will take a liking to this fabulous singing and playing. Cause it seem like an agent should be picking this stuff up. But I am not an agent nor that knowledgeable in all that is rock. But you should be congratulated in getting this good!”
Posted by Paul F. Page on 6/5/07 on MacJams:
“What Thetiler said: you need an agent. If I knew how that works, I'd be first in line to sign you up. This is just superb and I am glad I stopped by to listen. Wonderful production quality all around and some impassioned vocals and great lead guitar riffs. Are you working on a CD? You should be.
Paul”
Posted by Norman Godman on 6/7/07 on MacJams:
“You guys blow me away. This is sensational. Excellent playing all around. I have never been much of a rock guitarist and when I hear such talented playing I am full of admiration..... ok envy as well. Singing is out of this world. Great song .... the melody is perfect!!!! Well done!”
Posted by Axgrinder on 6/8/07 on MacJams:
“The vocals remind me of "Again" by alice in chains, perhaps it's the harmonies? This is quite different then what I've been hearing from the main stream as well. Uniqueness is a wondrous feet to accomplish in this day and age. You all demonstrate vast talent and blend well together. Thanks for sharing.The vocals remind me of "Again" by alice in chains, perhaps it's the harmonies? This is quite different then what I've been hearing from the main stream as well. Uniqueness is a wondrous feet to accomplish in this day and age. You all demonstrate vast talent and blend well together. Thanks for sharing.”
Posted by Echoroom on 7/6/07 on MacJams:
“What a track - jeez, the guitars are just thunderous on this. fantastic vocals .... you are indeed our worst nightmare.
Tottaly pro quality, and better than most metal songs I've heard in years.
Fantastic track guys...”
Posted by APB on 7/707 on MacJams:
“.. mean and dirty. Thumpingly awesome .. a great tradition to resuscitate. Chunky playing with nice
squeal (artificial harmonics) touches. The lead parts
dotted here and there blend nicely as acompaniment and not dominating, which is great. Nice use of stops too ..
vocals are excellent from you both. Main solo is
sweet too. As I mentioned in chat to Jason earlier, I
was wondering how on earth you'ld sing "Montgomery
California" so it would not only fit, but be worthy/
cathcy hook for a chorus .. and you pulled it off ..
and the classic extra pause bit between Montgomery ...
California near the end is yet another great touch...”
Posted by five_extra_arms on 7/19/07 on MacJams:
“You boys set new standards for Heavy Metal. Emphasis on Heavy. Emphasis on Metal.
I'm grabbin' the keys and fillin' the tank....
.........uhhhhh I tried Googlemaps.....
.....where in the world is Montgomery California?
FnD'd”
Posted by Craft on 9/3/07 on MacJams:
“this song is great love the guitar playing... You're reaching a higher level...
A great song you have here”
Posted by PickQuick Records on 9/28/07 on MacJams:
“I love the way the strings start together with the intro. It was a WALL of sound hitting you in the face. It has a very evil undertone. By the end of this I was throwin' up the devil horns! Let me say DAMN! on that note in the end Allen, It sent chills up my spine! I gotta say it, this F***ING ROCKS!!!! Mix, production, performance, all ten's in my book. This had so many great aspects I could go on for hours.
Congrats you two. The dynamic duo strike again!
Peace. BTW, "I!!!!!!!!!" “
Posted by Axgrinder on 9/29/07 on MacJams:
“Knock'em dead gentlemen! Nice flavorful build with some very tasty morsels of metallic discord, indeed! Top notch vocals and lead as well. I really liked this one. Your all Gods in here ;-P Rock on!
Ax”
Posted by davelovesblues in September on iCompositions:
“Great stuff very powerful. like the way the clean/overdriven rythms work together. Really good vocals classic tones. Brilliant lead playing, What more can i say?”
Posted by Eidolinia in September on iCompositions:
-Eido”
Posted by Mikey_d on 12/3/07
“fav'd this before I left work, haha! I burned it on CD and listened on the way home. Excellent track and mix! Sounds like I'm sitting front row. Can't wait to hear the next one from you guys!”
Posted by Gail60 on 12/3/07
“I am positively one of those screaming fans in this song!! This is one cool song guys! Truly awesome work throughout. Guitars sound right on and the singing is top notch. No complaints until I get that ticket! :) “
Posted by Karmatoburn on 12/4/07
“the vocal in particular just seems to jump out. rock radio ready. the music is the perfect foil. love the slow wind up, while the car pumps to all 8 cylinders. crowd noises fit like a glove. super mix”
Posted by dajama on 1/19/08
“This rocks. It's hard and heavy, without losing focus or clarity. Great guitar sounds (love the sound on the lead), nice drum sounds, and terrific vocal - a powerful voice. The mix is very nicely done - nothing is lost, and nothing overwhelms (except the whole song, in a good way!) Honestly, this is better than most of the hard rock you can hear on radio these days. Great collab - you guys really are on a roll. Nicely done. Peace.”
Posted by Tom Wounded on 1/19/08
“You guys struck the right chord with this one, fantastic!
Heavy yet not cluttered and grinding, just right on all levels...”
Posted by APB on 1/25/08
“Indeed - not only is this the standard by which all GB4 recordings in this genre should be compared to for recording quality and mix .. all the performances are even more impressive. A true epic....
...To my ears I hear a brilliant novel blend reminiscent of Alice in Chains "what the hell have I" with some Metallica inspired elements too.... I really love the acoustic break too..
all more than ready for radio, CD, download and stage....”