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Jazz (370), Instrumental (407), Fusion (94), Sax (55), Improvisation (57)
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Description:
In a way this is a snapshot of my life in Brooklyn, as eclectic as it is. Interboro (Interborough) is an old name of the Jackie Robinson Parkway, which I take twice every day - I like it for some reason.
Hardware:
Yamaha "CustomZ" tenor saxophone YTSZ82, Otto Link Super Tone Master 10* mouthpiece, Vandoren Traditional #3 reed, RadioShack 33-3004 dynamic microphone, FastTrack USB, Maxell NC-II noice-cancelling headphones, iMac G4 800Mhz (1GB RAM).
Software:
GarageBand
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Nice cigarette lighter &mdash 02/19/06 - 06:32:12 PM
Glad to hear it again (the lighter). Ilya, this is a wonderful piece, the
way it builds, the use of "non-musical" sounds, the unison saxes, the
harmony saxes, the production, the energy, the jazz. Wow. Your
technique alone is enough to slay an old worn out sax player like me,
but the rest of this tune, saxes aside, is really excellent too. The
double-time near the end is especially fun. I will be interested to see
what kind of response this masterpiece gets on the "new" Macjams? But
from me - it gets a bunch of double digits. [ Reply to This ]
Nice cigarette lighter &mdash 02/20/06 - 03:24:47 AM
Thanks, Tom. It's a shame that it took me nearly half a year to make and post
this one...
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iLYA [ Reply to This ]
Simply amazing! &mdash 02/19/06 - 07:25:33 PM
...To say anymore would just be babbling.
Amazing :)
Thanks for posting!
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Simply amazing! &mdash 02/20/06 - 07:42:12 AM
Count Riffula Walks the Streets of NYC &mdash 02/19/06 - 08:02:49 PM
Cool jams. Exceptionally cool stereo placement. Very, very spatial in a
physical and a musical sense. Loved it. I questioned the 10 rating when I
stopped by but this one deserves it and I'm adding to it. Favorite. [ Reply to This ]
Count Riffula Walks the Streets of NYC &mdash 02/19/06 - 08:25:10 PM
Oh yeah, and downloaded too. I am awestruck. I'm not typically given to
superlatives but this, in my view, is one magnificent piece of work and quite
possibly the best I've ever heard on MJ. --- My Web site[ Reply to This ]
Count Riffula Walks the Streets of NYC &mdash 02/19/06 - 10:16:29 PM
I was too wimpy to say this before: If you can't get laid in any state of the union
after playing this then music isn't what we think it is! --- My Web site[ Reply to This ]
Count Riffula Walks the Streets of NYC &mdash 02/20/06 - 07:29:04 AM
Count Riffula Walks the Streets of NYC &mdash 02/20/06 - 07:33:00 AM
A Killer, I.G. &mdash 02/19/06 - 08:22:38 PM
Great piece of work here, Ilya. I dig the syncopated and swing rhythms. Intricate and most unique.
The master of groove is back!
Kudos on the big marks.
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I see you got hammered with snow up your way, too. We got 15 inches in southeastern PA, last week. [ Reply to This ]
A Killer, I.G. &mdash 02/20/06 - 07:40:43 AM
Ironically, the piece had a working title "Brooklyn Heat" - I started it way back in
August, hence the icecream truck noise... Thanks for the praise. Jam on!
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iLYA [ Reply to This ]
Too Cool for Words? &mdash 02/19/06 - 08:30:17 PM
I think this is an amazing track! Vert phat sound. Nice. It reminds me of
one of my favorite bands.
I want some lyrics to drive this one home! I can see it as a Morphine cut (if
that guy was still alive) or a Gallon Drunk song. I can imagine a bunch of
bands doing something with this, because it is too cool to be left alone.
Nice job! Great song. [ Reply to This ]
Too Cool for Words? &mdash 02/20/06 - 09:09:07 AM
Thank you... I like instrumental music because the meaning of each given piece
changes depending on the listener's perspective - words would somewhat "nail"
the meaning to the wall; however, the successful combination of both makes a
great piece... choices, choices.
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iLYA [ Reply to This ]
too cool &mdash 02/19/06 - 09:17:54 PM
too cool &mdash 02/20/06 - 08:33:34 AM
Yup! &mdash 02/19/06 - 09:25:51 PM
Really great...does have that noir sound that Morphine used to get into,
but a lot more energetic. I like the pulse in the background, it has that
sort of stuttering ostinato that is very compelling. The harmonizing in
the sax lines is very cool...Mindblowing! [ Reply to This ]
Yup! &mdash 02/20/06 - 12:05:21 PM
Excellent! This &mdash 02/19/06 - 09:51:55 PM
Excellent! This &mdash 02/20/06 - 12:14:41 PM
That is so cool! &mdash 02/19/06 - 11:19:32 PM
Beautiful piece Ilya! The entry of the saxes is worth the entry price
alone!! That is so cool! Fantastic recording all round - you get such
depth from the saxes (not to mention their perfect placement in the
soundstage) that it's sometimes easy to ignore the excellent rhythm
section. This is real mastery - I am very impressed! Just occasionally I
want the drums to break into a more direct rhythm (and just as I'm
thinking that, it changes). Hmmmm......!
Neil [ Reply to This ]
That is so cool! &mdash 02/20/06 - 12:11:39 PM
Thank you, I did work on the riff a lot, it was in a way somewhat like driving a
triangular peg into a square hole, but I wanted it there badly :) - took a lot of
banging :) - dropping into a swing at the end is sort of a resolution to the ever-
rolling main riff...
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iLYA [ Reply to This ]
Excellent... &mdash 02/19/06 - 11:21:58 PM
Excellent... &mdash 02/20/06 - 12:35:20 PM
holy sax, batman! &mdash 02/20/06 - 12:28:37 AM
i've been wanting to move to new york for years and am really going to
try and do it this year i think.
so... wow! this definitely does capture the energy of the city and that
feeling that something unexpected could (and probably will) happen
soon. it's great!
you've got a beautiful tone, too... a sexy airiness.
the laid back way you kind of wander around melodies and notes
actually reminds me of miles davis... like something off of miles in the
sky in a way.
and then that dreamland toy at the end - brilliant! [ Reply to This ]
holy sax, batman! &mdash 02/20/06 - 12:12:58 PM
Very Smooth &mdash 02/20/06 - 04:27:13 AM
I usually prefer more grit in the sax sound, but this is cool, like something
from a John Lurie soundtrack. [ Reply to This ]
Very Smooth &mdash 02/21/06 - 05:22:16 AM
Presentiment and coming true &mdash 02/20/06 - 06:20:51 AM
Tension in introductory part.
Friendly of main melody.
Interesting of rhythm.
Any is very wonderful.
Moreover, the saxophone play is also very good.
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Presentiment and coming true &mdash 02/20/06 - 11:42:57 AM
Great &mdash 02/20/06 - 09:06:34 AM
Great &mdash 02/21/06 - 05:28:37 AM
nice! &mdash 02/20/06 - 09:11:23 AM
this is great- we need to hear more jazz on macjams--very lounge
lizards-esque-the contrast between the rhythm and the sax is great
-this song really succeeds on the strength of your horn talent--lovely
stuff!! [ Reply to This ]
nice! &mdash 02/21/06 - 06:01:54 AM
All tens &mdash 02/20/06 - 11:52:17 AM
Yeah, I gave it all tens. Would have given it a few 11's if I could have.
Lots of crazy, unexpected twists and turns, all of which work fabulously
well, and kept me wondering where it would go next. Really, really good. [ Reply to This ]
All tens &mdash 02/21/06 - 06:04:04 AM
Thank you. I bet it's your 11's that keep the comp afloat despite all the 3's and
4's it gets lately :{)
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iLYA [ Reply to This ]
All tens &mdash 02/21/06 - 04:34:03 PM
The 3's and 4's are probably jealousy votes. Or possibly they are sincere, in
which case the voters are jackasses. Fortunately, the tune is so good that it is
attracting lots of positive responses, enough to offset the few party poopers
who troll about this site anonymously. [ Reply to This ]
All tens &mdash 02/27/06 - 09:36:37 AM
urban atmosphere &mdash 02/20/06 - 12:32:40 PM
Ilya, it HAS been awhile! ;)
Very nice return with this atmospheric rendition of Brooklyn. I can almost smell it!
Effective build-up from the beginning. I heard quite a few "clicks" in this section, seemed to be at the beginning of GB regions....which I wasn't sure were intentional. However, I *DID* hear your signature Zippo lighter at one point!
Your sax playing is great as always. I like the way you panned it on both sides. Nice echo effects.
The material towards the end was an interesting contrast -- I wish I'd heard that sooner on this longish track.
You have a unique way of creating a vivid atmosphere and mood in your pieces -- no-one else on this site does it quite like you. It makes for great, refreshing listening.
I hope you post your next one sooner than six months from now!
Best wishes. [ Reply to This ]
urban atmosphere &mdash 02/21/06 - 05:26:45 AM
Thank you Cameron, as always, the positive comments, coming from the pro...
Yes I'd like to have more time for music, but it appears that life here gets more
and more demanding as I get more and more, hm.. old... :{) ...
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iLYA [ Reply to This ]
Easily Brilliant &mdash 02/20/06 - 01:33:40 PM
This is flawless, beautiful and clean and smokey and sinful around the
edges, fantastic. Never been to NY , now I don't have to go I just heard it
all right here. Thanks Man. 10.10.10.10 [ Reply to This ]
Easily Brilliant &mdash 02/21/06 - 06:05:14 AM
The Zippo is back! &mdash 02/20/06 - 08:54:17 PM
So lively. Great attitude and personality in this. The energy is captivating,
like an unfolding noire story. The flutes are a great counter to the sultry
sax, which you are brilliant with. Ham on rye in one hand and a stiletto in
the other. I love it! [ Reply to This ]
The Zippo is back! &mdash 02/21/06 - 06:09:12 AM
It never left... although I can't smoke anymore (explicitly prohibited after a little
procedure I went through a couple of weeks ago), I keep it as a musical
instrument :{)
Thanks!
Jam on.
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iLYA [ Reply to This ]
Dig the city vibe &mdash 02/21/06 - 01:36:23 PM
blowin' on top of a cool groove can't be beat. Very nice Mr. Studio, very nice. D/L [ Reply to This ]
Dig the city vibe &mdash 02/25/06 - 05:54:39 AM
Nothing to be ashamed of here IG &mdash 02/21/06 - 03:21:00 PM
This is indeed, a masterpiece of works. A beautiful display of craft. As
Cameron stated, you could almost smell it... And might I add, with
chunky bits of tastes too. This is truly an exceptional piece of jazz.
Thanks for sharing it. Cyd [ Reply to This ]
Nothing to be ashamed of here IG &mdash 02/26/06 - 07:37:58 AM
Piece in the wind &mdash 02/21/06 - 03:34:07 PM
I really like the backup trail of wind that sounds like sustainment of the main player. Then you knock off the street traffic and the rest of the world toward the end to bring in the peace of that thing you love to do before you had to come back. Very enjoyable, nice work. Thanks for this.
- Harold [ Reply to This ]
Piece in the wind &mdash 02/26/06 - 07:39:16 AM
towering &mdash 02/22/06 - 02:26:55 PM
what a great post, i love your style. kept my interest the whole way.
love the doubling [ Reply to This ]
towering &mdash 02/26/06 - 08:38:03 AM
I loved this &mdash 02/22/06 - 04:29:21 PM
it reminded me of what mingus did in tunes like "moaning" where he
drew upon the urban sound environment to create music that had the
feel and movement of the city. i liked how you used an ice cream truck
at the end although it made me wish you had called the piece "ice
cream man" [ Reply to This ]
I loved this &mdash 02/26/06 - 08:46:16 AM
Sooooo Fine! &mdash 02/22/06 - 11:47:16 PM
I'd say that this is now my favorite piece at this site. I've listened to it over and over 'cause there's so much to hear in it (e.g., the Zippo click). It's on a par with your musical doppelganger, and fellow Brooklynite, J. G. Thrillwell [sic]. I think you should switch to a number 3-1/2 reed. Anything less is for wimps. [ Reply to This ]
Sooooo Fine! &mdash 02/26/06 - 08:41:04 AM
:{) (try to blow #3 thru the 10* tip, then we'll talk about wimps...) Thank you :{)
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iLYA [ Reply to This ]
jammin jammin jammin &mdash 02/23/06 - 08:31:04 PM
tight tight tight.
All 10's from EE.
Soulful, energetic, elegent.
I'd love to do an acid jazz remix of this in a St. Germain kind of way.
Cheers!
Brandon:p [ Reply to This ]
jammin jammin jammin &mdash 02/26/06 - 11:02:40 AM
jeebus &mdash 02/24/06 - 02:34:23 PM
simply awesome. i love the way the sax sounds like car horns. just great. love the spit. and mr. softee. [ Reply to This ]
jeebus &mdash 02/27/06 - 09:38:12 AM
Very pretty &mdash 02/24/06 - 06:30:53 PM
I like this more than anything I've heard here. I want hear more now. Very good job for sure. [ Reply to This ]
Very pretty &mdash 02/27/06 - 09:39:34 AM
City Ambience &mdash 02/24/06 - 10:00:02 PM
This feels extremely complete, with all of your added background
instruments and fx. It really sets that city ambience. I really like it.
Ben [ Reply to This ]
City Ambience &mdash 02/27/06 - 09:34:20 AM
I want to go to NYC again &mdash 02/25/06 - 02:19:09 AM
This reminds me of the overwhelming-ness of the place. Superb
production. The saxes sound awesome. [ Reply to This ]
I want to go to NYC again &mdash 02/27/06 - 09:20:08 AM
It's amazing &mdash 02/26/06 - 01:13:22 PM
It's amazing that you did all this in GB. Such control over the sound, it's
quite Phenomenal. The sax is top notch. Fabulous!
John [ Reply to This ]
It's amazing &mdash 02/26/06 - 01:15:36 PM
Oh yeah! 10's
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My fortune cookie said: "Be generous with your talent; your friends will become richer from it". [ Reply to This ]
It's amazing &mdash 02/27/06 - 03:45:30 AM
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way it builds, the use of "non-musical" sounds, the unison saxes, the
harmony saxes, the production, the energy, the jazz. Wow. Your
technique alone is enough to slay an old worn out sax player like me,
but the rest of this tune, saxes aside, is really excellent too. The
double-time near the end is especially fun. I will be interested to see
what kind of response this masterpiece gets on the "new" Macjams? But
from me - it gets a bunch of double digits.
[ Reply to This ]