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Groove (55), acoustic guitar (62), ethnic percussion (1), laid-back (2), instrumental (399)
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Description:
After submitting mostly free-tempo material, I created this laid-back groove-based song, written just to create a nice feeling. It starts with some ethnic percussion, some instumental accompanyment then begins, and acoustic guitar enters to carry the melody.
Photo of Timber Cove by Siobhan Kelly. Used with her kind permission.
Lyrics:
Instrumental...
Hardware:
Keyboard and Mac
Software:
ProTools, various sound modules
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Oh man &mdash 10/31/05 - 03:45:25 PM
Oh man &mdash 10/31/05 - 05:04:31 PM
And yes &mdash 10/31/05 - 03:49:45 PM
OK, not bad.... &mdash 10/31/05 - 06:54:32 PM
OK, not bad.... &mdash 10/31/05 - 07:42:11 PM
Well, Jack, you know, you do what you can...
Thanks for adding this song to your list, my brother. [ Reply to This ]
< << W I D E >> > &mdash 10/31/05 - 08:49:37 PM
an excellent example of placing the instuments on the soundstage (use
those pan dials, folks). i'm lucky enough to be listening with multiple
speakers at the moment-everything is perfectly balanced & i can clearly
'hear' all of the instuments. beautiful
i liked the song, too ;)
welcome back [ Reply to This ]
< > > &mdash 10/31/05 - 09:06:31 PM
Thanks, Mr. Score. It's always nice when someone notices the details.
Glad you enjoyed the song as well. [ Reply to This ]
Smoothality &mdash 11/01/05 - 06:54:57 AM
Fantastic track. Great balance of hip, beauty, groove, great produtction
and smoothality. One of your finest. I'd still put it under an easy
listening genre tho, something from smooth jazz to musak or new age.
This is what smooth jazz is for, great tracks that combine these exact
elements. Text book sweet. [ Reply to This ]
Smoothality &mdash 11/01/05 - 03:03:20 PM
Thanks very much, Tobin. I did change the song's genre on your
recommendation.
I made a great effort to polish this song, as opposed to some of my other
material that is more improvised in its nature, where I just go back and make
corrections and season. Sometimes I wonder if people will still connect with
music like this.
I'm glad you did. [ Reply to This ]
SPLASHY VIBRA! &mdash 11/01/05 - 11:06:42 AM
I love tribal and drums! Hit the nail on the toe on this one! Tropical island feel! Sweet coconutz! [ Reply to This ]
SPLASHY VIBRA! &mdash 11/01/05 - 03:03:55 PM
Hey, Mr. Biz, thanks very much for bringing your open mind to this piece. It's
great you liked it.
Who'da thought? [ Reply to This ]
Very tasty, man! &mdash 11/01/05 - 11:06:50 AM
I like this tune a lot! It`s very groovy and wonderful sounding although it`s all software sound. It`s not easy to find the "right" sounds.
High marks for that!
I.G.M. [ Reply to This ]
Very tasty, man! &mdash 11/01/05 - 03:04:13 PM
As good as your music sounds, Ingo, it's great to hear this from you. Thank you
very much.
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drive by relaxation &mdash 11/01/05 - 11:50:57 AM
This has a very enjoyable grooving beat, and a beautiful guitar
melody... and lots of breathing space for the instruments, very clean
sounding and toe-tapping jazzy music. Has almost a Peter White
sound, gotta Fave/DL for my wife then :-) Would have preferred a soft
final ending over the fade-out though. Wonderful work, sir!
ttfn,
Drakonis [ Reply to This ]
drive by relaxation &mdash 11/01/05 - 03:04:34 PM
Mr. Drakonis, thank you for listening with such sharp ears. I'm pleased you
think your wife might enjoy this song as well.
Next song gets a real ending.
Thank you for your kind works, sir. [ Reply to This ]
Fantastic sound... &mdash 11/01/05 - 02:20:28 PM
...from those software instruments.
This is top-notch stuff!
Wonderful groove...warm, enveloping sound with the use of the
panning.
So nice to have a new tune from you.
Thanks so much for this :)
[ Reply to This ]
Fantastic sound... &mdash 11/01/05 - 03:04:55 PM
Ah, Mysti, reading your comment was like hearing one of your songs. Very
soothing, very enchanting...
Thanks so much for your generous words. Greatly appreciated. [ Reply to This ]
superb as are, you other compositions &mdash 11/01/05 - 10:23:59 PM
I am absolutly astounded that you don't get more downloads.
This is one of the ground wonders of MJ. That more artist don't recognise
truly good music when they hear it. It is really some of the best easy -
going music ever posted here at MJ period!
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superb as are, you other compositions &mdash 11/08/05 - 11:08:01 AM
Mr. Tiler, you have always been very generous to me with your comments, and
that is highly apprciated.
I am comfortable with the fact that my music does not appeal to everyone. That
it connects with a musician of your caliber and some others here goes a long
way to help in that regard.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Bill. [ Reply to This ]
Very nice &mdash 11/02/05 - 01:43:03 AM
A wonderfully melodic, laid-back song, Futz. Perfect for a gentle
midnight concert! [ Reply to This ]
Very nice &mdash 11/02/05 - 01:45:25 AM
Thanks, Joanna. Perfect timing for us. I appreciate your stopping by. [ Reply to This ]
this is beutyfull &mdash 11/02/05 - 04:09:18 PM
this is beutyfull &mdash 11/02/05 - 05:21:28 PM
That is wonderful to hear, given that the guitar, as mentioned, is software based
and played by keyboard.
I appreciate your listening and commenting. Thank you. [ Reply to This ]
wow blew me away!! &mdash 11/02/05 - 11:45:47 PM
this is way better than what expected to find!!! you have a new fan in me! [ Reply to This ]
wow blew me away!! &mdash 11/03/05 - 12:16:22 AM
Thanks, Matt. That's very kind.
Welcome to MacJams. I look forward to hearing your music. [ Reply to This ]
Unbelievable &mdash 11/03/05 - 06:43:40 AM
that this is all programmed... Very well mixed, good panning and use
of depth in the stereo mix. I like the song. Maybe I'm a bit old
fashioned; but I think it would be still better with a real guitar... [ Reply to This ]
Unbelievable &mdash 11/08/05 - 11:03:14 AM
I'm pleased to hear you like the mix, Denny.
I don't think it's old fashioned at all to think a real guitar would make the song
better. I'm sure you're right. I suppose you could say that it would be better
with all the software instruments replaced by real ones.
Until that becomes a viable option, my intent is to make the best music I can
with the resources I have available to me.
I appreciate your taking the time to listen and comment, Denny. Thank you.
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The New New Age &mdash 11/03/05 - 11:03:45 AM
If this is what New Age sounds like, now, Bring It On (Last check, This is
Actually Jazz, No?).
Way Better than what the "New Age" label would suggest to me (though
that may be an East Coast prejudice).
Lovely. Lyrical.
Best,
Coop [ Reply to This ]
The New New Age &mdash 11/03/05 - 12:08:45 PM
You know, Coop, you're probably right. I don't hear this song as new age either,
but I have trouble calling it jazz. That seems a bit presumptuous. But it's
probably closer to jazz than new age, so I've changed its genre. I'd have called it
smooth jazz, were that category available.
Whatever the song's genre actually is, I'm glad you enjoyed listening to it. I
appreciate your considered comments, Coop, like I always do. Thank you. [ Reply to This ]
We Don't Need... &mdash 11/03/05 - 10:36:29 PM
no stinkin' labels. However you wish to categorize this piece, it remains
good, cohesive music. Great blend of sw instruments (SampleTank?),
great rhythm and melody tracks playing off one another, creating a great
mood.
Keep dealin' them aces, Futz. [ Reply to This ]
We Don't Need... &mdash 11/04/05 - 03:03:37 PM
Hey, Mr. Hollywood. It was nice to do another song with a groove to it. I used to
play a lot of electronic percussion like this, but I haven't for a while. It was a joy
to put this rhythm track together, especially after having done so much free-
tempo material.
SampleTank 2 and SonikSynth were the main sound modules for this song.
Thanks very much for your listen and your comments. Always appreciated. [ Reply to This ]
top notch man &mdash 11/04/05 - 01:40:48 PM
top notch man &mdash 11/04/05 - 02:36:12 PM
. &mdash 11/04/05 - 02:41:21 PM
its
really
nice
i
really
like it
too
how
did
you
come
up
with
it?
it
would
take
me
forever
to thinkg
of
something
like
that. [ Reply to This ]
. &mdash 11/04/05 - 02:41:27 PM
its
really
nice
i
really
like it
too
how
did
you
come
up
with
it?
it
would
take
me
forever
to thinkg
of
something
like
that. [ Reply to This ]
. &mdash 11/04/05 - 02:41:35 PM
its
really
nice
i
really
like it
too
how
did
you
come
up
with
it?
it
would
take
me
forever
to thinkg
of
something
like
that. [ Reply to This ]
Where is Timber Cove anyway? &mdash 11/05/05 - 06:17:53 AM
After listening to this song, it makes me want to go there. Although I
suspect from the picture that timber cove is more maine-ish and less
carribean-ish, so maybe you need a new title. This is brilliant work!
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Where is Timber Cove anyway? &mdash 11/06/05 - 11:17:57 PM
Hey, Paul. Timber Cove is on the breathtaking Northern California coast, about
two hours north of San Francisco, and forty minutes north of Bodega Bay, where
Alfred Hitchcock filmed "The Birds." My sister lives up there, and it's beautiful.
My daughters, my wife and I visit when we can and are transformed each time.
I appreciate your kind words about the song, Paul. Thank you. [ Reply to This ]
It's impressive &mdash 11/07/05 - 11:38:48 AM
...that all this is made by using software instruments. You've certainly got a great sound out of them.
All in all a very enjoyable piece of music. [ Reply to This ]
It's impressive &mdash 11/07/05 - 12:23:31 PM
Yes, Mr. Thoddi, the technology is quite amazing these days. A wonderful
palette of sounds can now be accessed without the significant investment it took
in the early days of midi to do so, and the sounds are in many cases vastly
superior - orchestral sounds in particular.
Having the tools is great - I'm glad to hear you liked what I did with them in this
case. It really was enjoyable to put this track together.
Thanks very much for listening and commenting, Mr. Thoddi. [ Reply to This ]
wow &mdash 11/07/05 - 02:22:46 PM
four words..
I LOVE THIS SONG..
im new to MJ but after a while of surfing through songs,this is the best ive
came across yet...
beautiful and inspiring.. [ Reply to This ]
wow &mdash 11/08/05 - 11:16:36 AM
Thank you, Andrew.
Inspiring... I think every musician is touched when they hear that they have
inspired someone. Thank you for telling me that.
I'm glad you liked the song. Welcome to MacJams, and thanks very much for
listening. [ Reply to This ]
Great! &mdash 11/20/05 - 08:00:06 PM
Great! &mdash 11/20/05 - 11:06:53 PM
John,
You are very kind to leave a comment here. It's great to evoke this kind of
reaction from a fellow musician.
Thank you. [ Reply to This ]
Terrific &mdash 11/21/05 - 12:03:18 AM
Good mix, good use of instruments, great groove. Nothing anyone hasn't said. I wish one of the fine fine guitarists on this site (hey, Tiler, what are you doing right now?) would pick this up and lay their own guitar track over it. It would jump the moon then. It still rocks pretty hard in a totally soft, smooth jazz kind of way. [ Reply to This ]
Terrific &mdash 11/21/05 - 04:31:52 PM
Thank you for listening, Chris. I love creating a groove, and I'm glad you liked
this one.
I have a feeling that it's not easy for many people here to digest this kind of
smooth jazz piece, so it's great to hear that this one has enough going for it
that you were still able to enjoy it. I do appreciate your taking the time and
commenting. Thanks so much.
Real instruments - ah, yes. I think all of us fantasize about having our
material recorded by acoustic players - in this case, in addition to the
acoustic guitar, a string section, a marimba player, a percussion section, a
choir... That would be quite an experience. Maybe someday... [ Reply to This ]
Great &mdash 12/18/05 - 08:30:00 PM
Great &mdash 12/18/05 - 08:45:42 PM
Great stuff! &mdash 01/03/06 - 09:46:25 PM
Going from hardcore trance to something like this is what this site is
all about! My ears thank you for the sonic vacation.
-Aaron in VT
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Great stuff! &mdash 01/05/06 - 12:48:51 AM
There certainly is a great variety of music here, isn't there?
I'm very pleased this song offered you a "sonic vacation." That's very nice to
hear.
Thank you, Aaron. I'm glad you found your way here to MacJams. [ Reply to This ]
Like morning coffee &mdash 01/05/06 - 11:24:44 PM
This one percolates in the ears very nicely, talk about a rousing start to the day. The syncopation, in particular, is ear candy - really silky tones and textures you've culled from the digital dreamscape. This tune has a very sweet and dynamic evolution - my one nit is that when the strings come in, and I'm smiling like a fool, feeling like an eagle about to spread wings and soar off of a cliff, the tune FADES OUT! Say it ain't so! Extend this jam, please - it seems like it's got more story to tell, more pictures to paint. Quite a surprising and joyous bit of songcraft! [ Reply to This ]
Like morning coffee &mdash 01/07/06 - 12:46:30 PM
I am very pleased to hear this song connected with you.
I consider your suggestion that it be extended quite valid, and I will keep access
to that idea for future compositions.
I appreciate the close listen, Bing. Thanks very much. [ Reply to This ]
Very smooth &mdash 02/07/06 - 02:08:24 PM
love the percussion, particularly the mallets and hi-hat. And the hand drums. The song art goes really well; the song reminds me of peaceful sojourns in nature. This music sets a really nice mood without interfering with the scenery. Really great work futz! [ Reply to This ]
Very smooth &mdash 03/08/06 - 01:46:25 AM
Thank you, David. It's especially pleasing to know you enjoyed the percussion,
you being such a rhythm master.
Your kind words about the song and the imagery it conjures for you are very
much appreciated.
I'll mention to my daughter that you like her picture of Timber Cove. It will mean
a lot to her.
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My finest work so far: <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/15423">A Different View</a> Or: <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/14834">Timber Cove</a> [ Reply to This ]
Dreamy, contemplative, groovy &mdash 02/09/06 - 03:20:03 PM
Dreamy, contemplative, groovy &mdash 03/08/06 - 01:46:40 AM
Thank you, Kevin. I didn't really give thought to what you call "incidental
harmonies" as I composed. I'm glad that aspect worked out without my help.
Sometimes a guy gets lucky.
I appreciate the adjectives you chose...
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My finest work so far: <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/15423">A Different View</a> Or: <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/14834">Timber Cove</a> [ Reply to This ]
Dreamy, contemplative, groovy &mdash 02/09/06 - 03:20:05 PM
Can't believe I missed this one. &mdash 03/07/06 - 12:14:21 PM
Can't believe I missed this one. &mdash 03/08/06 - 01:46:51 AM
This is so great to hear from a musician of your caliber. Your composing and
playing are at such a high level...
Thank you, Ilya.
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My finest work so far: <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/15423">A Different View</a> Or: <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/14834">Timber Cove</a> [ Reply to This ]
wow &mdash 04/01/06 - 08:44:13 AM
your a pro... great mixing... and the playing as well as arranging is
stellar... I'm going to look at your bio, find out who you are!!! [ Reply to This ]
wow &mdash 04/02/06 - 08:47:01 PM
Scott, thank you for your kind words.
If I had written anything in my bio, it would say that I've been writing music for
corporate communications and other things for a long time. I'm glad enough of
the rough edges have been smoothed out so that you can enjoy this song. I'm
still smoothing... [ Reply to This ]
excellent &mdash 04/04/06 - 03:08:36 PM
wow. You are one talented guy is all I can really say. it flows really well, is nothing but pleasing to the ears, beautfiully smooth. I love the drums you added especially, great use of a variety of kit stuff, especially since you did it all using keyboards. My hat goes off to you. [ Reply to This ]
excellent &mdash 04/05/06 - 01:50:30 AM
I appreciate your nice words here, Mr. Eye. It's very gratifying to hear from a
drummer that the rhythm aspect of the song worked.
I'm glad you liked this piece. Thank you for listening and leaving a comment. [ Reply to This ]
Tasty! &mdash 08/29/06 - 12:26:20 PM
Love this tune! So well balanced and nothing over the top. Everything leaves me smacking my lips! [ Reply to This ]
Tasty &mdash 09/16/06 - 01:00:55 PM
Peter, thank you for listening. I had such a great time writing this song - it's nice
to know you like it. I appreciate your comment. [ Reply to This ]
Wow &mdash 09/16/06 - 10:24:22 AM
What wonderful percussion programming, I'm biased. Truly pro class
composition, would play nice on the smooth radiuo channels. Can't vote
yet, I'm a newbie, but hignmarks from me. [ Reply to This ]
Wow &mdash 09/16/06 - 01:06:05 PM
Mr. Tatin, welcome to MacJams. I'm sure you'll find this a great community, and
I'm sure you will add to its quality.
I'm pleased you found this tune. I do love programming percussion - such an
enjoyable and rewarding process. Thank you for noticing it. So glad you liked
the song and took the time to comment. Thanks very much. [ Reply to This ]
Better late than never... &mdash 01/26/07 - 03:15:14 PM
I was going to post a second comment on your "A Final Moment" masterpiece, but then I realised, that I hadn't even listened to some of your previous material. And should you ever come across this belated comment, let me just say again how much I admire your music. Did you play/program the percussion yourself? You chord structure and overall sense of musical flow is superb. I have to admit that I don't usually have the patience to listen to "jam sessions" or even jazz improvisations, where musicans show off their wonderful talents. But here all the instruments you play compliment each other so flawlessly. The guitar solos are outstanding and the ending is so beautiful, I keep hitting the repeat button to extend the experience... [ Reply to This ]
:) &mdash 07/22/07 - 12:59:11 AM
big fan
i love that this shuffled up on the random player.
Found me a great tune.
I'll have to listen to mor of your music asap
nice sound
guitar is well done
string bends are cool
nice at the fade
cool touch
peace [ Reply to This ]
Timothy, &mdash 07/25/07 - 11:10:42 AM
Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment. I enjoyed working on this song very much, coming up with the rhythm parts first and then playing the other instruments to them. The guitar part came last, and it was quite fun to execute it over the rest of the track - I hope that came through. The tools at our disposal are spectacular...
I'm very glad you liked the song, Mr. Devine, and that it came up on the player. Your comments are well appreciated.
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Oooops ... &mdash 03/07/08 - 01:30:15 AM
.. I thought I left a comment here before!
Very great piece Sir Patrick, amazing composition as always, great sound and mixing between the instruments.
All of your pieces takes me in journey to discover different cultures. You're just a great wonder about this community!
Thanks a lot for sharing ..
Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
. &mdash 03/20/08 - 04:58:34 PM
...this kind of fits in at (Feter McBlues)MJWoodstock festival... ! I can see you on a stage in front of a BIG grassfield with People just having a layedback good time....I thankYou for another GREAT tune... ! [ Reply to This ]
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