posted July 19, 2002 12:44 AM         

Don't sweat "On a High" if it seems too "pop" for your taste. Give it a minute. More to the point, wait and listen to the whole record and then give me your two cents. It will all make more sense when you hear it in context.

Peace and love

posted July 19, 2002 09:46 AM            

I have to admit that, when I initially heard "On A High," I wondered what you were doing. However, by the time you hit the first chorus, the song started to grow on me. I like "On A High" now, especially the musical variation of "Far Away" that occurs towards the end of the song.

Good job, Duncan. I'm really looking forward to hearing "Daylight."

posted July 19, 2002 01:30 PM         

peace and love to you too,
Cici

P.S. "On A High" is actually pretty clever. Just like you, Mr. Sheik

posted July 19, 2002 01:39 PM            

Well, again "On A High" is a great song and looking forward to hearing the rest of the cd. Take care and hope to see you out touring soon.

posted July 19, 2002 10:43 PM            

Hey, I'm not sweating it! The song is great and I am eargerly waiting to hear the whole album.
Despite the "poppy", (for lack of a better word), melody, the lyrics offer some inspiration.
You always deliver your work with sincerity. Thanks for writing to us. I hope to see you on your next tour.

posted July 19, 2002 11:52 PM            

On A High is a really good song. I especially like the beats used in these first two songs I've heard thus far(momento, on a high). Oh yeah, that electric slide immediately preceding the chorus in "On A High" is the $hit.

From a listener's perspective, I think that doing a more modern record seems appropriate in a progressive sense. Like myself, I enjoy it when artists shake it up a little.

Anyway, much love and good luck with the upcoming release. It looks like it's going to be very successful.

posted July 20, 2002 10:07 AM            

I have to agree with the comment that if more current music was/is as good as "On A High," I would be more willing to listen to radio and watch MTV more frequently.
The new single is Barely Breathing calibur but then again, Duncan has never done anything wrong in my opinion. This tune has
lyrics that can easily be sung, its catchy and you can dance to it - appealing more to
the mainstream. Its been my opinion that
DS's music/lyrics have been above the average
person's ability to comprehend and this one
will appeal to a wider audience. Good for you
Duncan.

posted July 20, 2002 02:51 PM            

It doesn't really matter if WE like it. It matters more if YOU like it.

Take care,

posted July 21, 2002 01:30 AM            

Group for discussion and reworked-MP3 link

posted July 21, 2002 02:38 AM            

*** I love the new song.......goodnight Duncan.

posted July 21, 2002 05:11 PM         

I heard "On a High", and it sounds like another pop song "IF" you only listen to the beats. The lyrics however, are much more meaningful than any pop song I've heard.

posted July 22, 2002 05:07 PM         

cheers - r

posted July 25, 2002 03:50 AM            

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posted July 25, 2002 08:54 PM            

I heard "On a High" yesterday for the first time while driving home on the freeway. And man, I turned it up twice!! It's a feel good song. Then I proceeded to hum it for the entire night! ARGH! Anyhow, Great song. and I wish you much success! Just remember.. don't let it go to your head...

Kevin
Beautiful San Diego

posted July 29, 2002 03:00 PM            

yeah, baby, duncan's back!

i'm so psyched. where can i hear "on a high," duncan? i don't know where it is on the web site. ciao.

posted July 29, 2002 03:28 PM            

ha ha... anyways, to many of us, pop <> evil. that's a misconception. good pop is just as masterful as anything else. i dunno, i thought ken andrews's "shifting skin" was pretty cool and clever and so is grant lee phillips's "mobilize." i played "spring released" for 4 hours one day... and my stereo was happy to do it.

speaking of addiction, i just made a "pisces mix" CD for my friend (a very late b-day present) and there you are ("everyone, everywhere"), right between the verve's "bittersweet symphony" and "cherish" by the association.

alrighty, blah, blah, blah... just know that your soul is in no way tainted for doing something "accessible" or that makes people wanna dance. it's all good--really!

have fun on leno!!

posted July 31, 2002 03:05 PM            

The song is great, really fabulous. But I'll bet you already know that. You don't need any of us to tell you that.

Can't wait to see you on Leno tonight.

posted July 31, 2002 10:29 PM            

your talent is boundless. i cant wait until the day finally comes and i see you perform at a venue that hopefully isn't 21+ like your last show here in philly. (if not then i guess i'll be getting a fake id!) anyway duncan, i grew up on your music and i really think this new album is going to appeal to a much larger group of people.. possibly the people who arent as openminded as us longterm fans, and need that sort of techno-y popness in the beat to really open their ears. but of course we all know that they will be hooked by the lyrics instantly.

just please do me a favour and go on tour asap make sure you hit the philadelphia or vegas areas (my 2 homes). and ive been calling stations here nonstop (esp. hits 95.7 as theyre the only station still playing barely breathing hehe)... hopefully they will get "on a high" soon. keep it up and i will be first in line at tower records to get your cd august 27!!!!!!

(ps - thumbs down is just for attention !hahaaa)

***BIG KISS, BHM***