Caves & Candles

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My 1st song ever posted to MJ. I incorporated some changes based on some good feedback from Patrick (Futzpucker). I added real drums. Well MIDI drums. Limited additions via a Roland TD7 kit (layered over original loops). I did manage to add a cowbell :-) The whole song was sort of a jam that just evolved out of the strangled duck loop that only appears in the first two measures. Candles suggested. Cave optional.

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Uploaded: Nov 29, 2006 - 09:20:12 PM
Last Updated: Nov 29, 2006 - 09:20:12 PM Last Played: May 19, 2013 - 12:33:59 AM

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perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 2367 days ago (November 29th, 2006)
	smoov Cool jam, definitely of the melting candles variety. Some of those notes have demented colors, which is great. That looks like an awesome cave, it makes me want to go there and get a closer look. Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

ktb	ktb said 2366 days ago (November 30th, 2006)
	demented PV, thx for checkin it out. After it was all said and done it felt like the mix was funnelled thru a reverb orgazmontron 2000 or...a cave. Since I like nature I opted for the latter Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

AquilA	AquilA said 2366 days ago (November 30th, 2006)
	Flawless This is truly excellent. Great job with the drums, so tight and tasty. The bass drives the tune and sounds perfect. Love all the different textures that you used on the riffing lead intruments, and the melodies played on them. My only suggestion is that you continue to share your talent and creativity with us mere mortals. Check out my latest song called Bounce Buffet w/ Hectorious

ktb	ktb said 2366 days ago (November 30th, 2006)
	too generous in your praise AquilA! I read a post recently here on MJ where a member described a theoretical "human brain suspended in vaseline hooked to MIDI cables", thats about where I am :-) Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 2366 days ago (November 30th, 2006)
	exellent production...and mix... I really love where the drums sit... the keyboard sounds rich and warm... deep and wide... really great playing and feel... john this sosunds radio ready... and as good as anything you'll hear on the smooth jaz station Check out my latest song called Dogwood

ktb	ktb said 2366 days ago (November 30th, 2006)
	wow Scott, I certainly appreciate the comments. The original post was definitely lacking in the percussive area, so I take great pleasure hearing your take on this. There's no doubt in my mnd that this site has improved my skills through feedback, critique and support like no where else. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

	said 2366 days ago (November 30th, 2006)
	Jammin the keys and bass perfect. that is why MJ's is the place to find excellent music like yours. Its good being a hoe :)

ktb	ktb said 2366 days ago (November 30th, 2006)
	hoe yeah true, very true...thx for the listen Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

Youra	Youra said 2366 days ago (November 30th, 2006)
	Royal Jazz fusion (or rock) isn't a thing I much listen to. I did, when rock was getting boring, just before the Punk Storm. A genre only for good musicians and performers, and, obviously, your are. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to overtake my biases. Check out my latest song called Fortin Blues

ktb	ktb said 2366 days ago (November 30th, 2006)
	bias Youra, you articulate something I was trying to explain in chat the other day. That Mj (for me) motivates me to listen to all musical threads without my usual bias. Thank you for that thought so aptly expressed. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

Macaudion	Macaudion said 2366 days ago (November 30th, 2006)
	It definitely is a jam session... And you could hear it's evolution into where we were going - Again, a very nice ride, sir - Nice drum work, to! - Funke' funke' funke' w/ a major whiff of sweetness - Always, ALWAYS a pleasure! Thank you sir! D Check out my latest song called Pavel

ktb	ktb said 2366 days ago (November 30th, 2006)
	jammin Dion, glad to have you on the ride. I'm happy you picked up on that jam session feel. Thats exactly how it developed. I had a two bar loop, added drums one day and then jammed along with the bass a week or so later and then added from there. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

Z293	Z293 said 2366 days ago (November 30th, 2006)
	There you go again You got me hooked back on all these great fusion vibes. It may have a jam feel but this is one tight jam. Check out my latest song called La Pavillon

ktb	ktb said 2365 days ago (December 1st, 2006)
	jams Z, when i first threw this up as a post it was saddled with a lot of loops (stock ones) that were completely static from beginning to end. Thanks for the tight jam comment, i was hoping that this version would come across as more dynamic or fluid maybe. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

HGB	HGB said 2366 days ago (November 30th, 2006)
	Good sound quality some of the best sound quality I've heard around macjams. Good solid key's , thanks for sharin' HGB Check out my latest song called Tobbaco Road(Updated Live Version)

ktb	ktb said 2365 days ago (December 1st, 2006)
	thx! HGB, appreciate your listening and commenting. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

Mokus	Mokus said 2366 days ago (November 30th, 2006)
	smooth... very nice...soothing jazz. really great performance and production...nice after a listen to some very loud stuff and at the end of another long day...thanks! Check out my latest song called the Butterfly Effect...

ktb	ktb said 2365 days ago (December 1st, 2006)
	wayfarer Ryan, keep up the live jam sessions in the basement. They're refreshing to me, after too much studio stuff :-) Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

eleveneyes	eleveneyes said 2366 days ago (November 30th, 2006)
	The only thing that could make this tune any better would be a real electric bass guitar. Very well constructied piece, every element is great in terms of production and performance. Better than most of the crap they play on smooth jazz stations these days. Top notch! Check out my latest song called God Whose Giving Knows No Ending

ktb	ktb said 2365 days ago (December 1st, 2006)
	real bass Ray, I'm in total agreement there. I'd add that a real drummer could proably add to the flavor as well. I am a fan of your music so I especially appreciate you taking the time to listen and comment. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

Nolan	Nolan said 2365 days ago (December 1st, 2006)
	Groovy Cool sound. Great playing. Nice tidy mix. Where'd the drum sounds come from? They sound great - well arranged. I like it. Check out my latest song called And Say We're Happy

ktb

ktb said 2365 days ago (December 1st, 2006)

gracias
Nolan, the drums were inputed thru a TD-7 electronic drum kit. The synth module that acts as the brain has about 32 preset "kits" to choose from. This was #15 (Stage Kit). Of course my playing is heavily edited for clams. Also took advantage of subtle quatitize features of Pro Tools to tighten things up.

Hey you ever need keys, say the word!

Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

Nolan	Nolan said 2365 days ago (December 1st, 2006)
	The word! Careful, I might take you up on that real soon! Check out my latest song called And Say We're Happy

Schello	Schello said 2365 days ago (December 1st, 2006)
	,-) West coast, from the great musicians a tribute at the fusion... musician for N.1.... well done, very very difficult tune, contg. Karma.. Check out my latest song called Snozz'en (Cronik Mix)

ktb	ktb said 2365 days ago (December 1st, 2006)
	gracias schello, you are very kind in your comments. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

Feter	Feter said 2362 days ago (December 4th, 2006)
	sweet ... very very sweet song ... as always Karma ! ye ...the cowbell just in time there ... well done !! Check out my latest song called Roll with it

ktb	ktb said 2362 days ago (December 4th, 2006)
	sweet Feter, had to have the cowbell. Thx for listening Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

blaky smith	blaky smith said 2362 days ago (December 4th, 2006)
	Cool Great playing, very nice instrumentation and good mix, really a very pleasant piece to listen to. Very well done, you have a great talent... Thanks to share Marc Check out my latest song called Ecchymoses au jardin

ktb	ktb said 2362 days ago (December 4th, 2006)
	cool Blaky, you mix a pretty mean stew yourself. Just finished listening to "pumpkinxo", which was a fine track indeed. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 2362 days ago (December 5th, 2006)
	Ah, thank you Ah, thank you for a piece of nice and interesting music! Very well balanced and cool too. Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

ktb	ktb said 2360 days ago (December 6th, 2006)
	balanced Cori, thank you for the comment. I spent a lot of time tweaking this one and its great that you can hear that effort. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

	said 2361 days ago (December 5th, 2006)
	Nice slick groove here, John. It's chilled down just right. (two large olives please) Thanks for this, a great way to mellow down after the long day... . - Harold

ktb	ktb said 2360 days ago (December 6th, 2006)
	extra olives Harold, appeciate your listen and comment. it was written for the very purpose you describe! chillin Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

Reinholt56	Reinholt56 said 2341 days ago (December 25th, 2006)
	A True Fusion Sound!! I love this piece. The true fusion atmosphere and sound is all there. Zowinul et al come to mind. Heavy Weather would be the album. The time....Anytime. Brilliant. R. Check out my latest song called When The Time Comes (An Ambiental Mix)

ktb	ktb said 2340 days ago (December 26th, 2006)
	fusion R, rare company to be in the same sentence as Zowinul! I appreciate you listening and leaving such favorable comments. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

edhara	edhara said 2321 days ago (January 15th, 2007)
	Sounds great! Your production skills are sounding really good, my friend! Check out my latest song called There Will Never Be Another You

edhara	edhara said 2319 days ago (January 16th, 2007)
	Heh... ... I was just so impressed by the way the whole thing SOUNDED, I realized I didn't even comment on the piece. Very nice work, man! Lots of space, nice solo and a great groove. :) Check out my latest song called There Will Never Be Another You

ktb	ktb said 2309 days ago (January 27th, 2007)
	collab Ed, great to hear from you man. I sent ya a tune a while back! lets play :-) Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

guitapick	guitapick said 2241 days ago (April 4th, 2007)
	My mood... ...the sky's grey. I had a bit of trouble sleeping. Need to calm. This is perfect. Tone changes are subtle. Especially liked the quick switch to sustain and back. Drums are well done... Real nice piece. Want it to go on and on. Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

ktb	ktb said 2241 days ago (April 4th, 2007)
	geez Bob, always appreciate a listen to older posts. The tune does have a "grey skies" vibe. When friends come over we use the progression to jam over and the jams usually last a looong time :-) Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

elektronix	elektronix said 2241 days ago (April 4th, 2007)
	Jepp! Fusion. Jam. Perfect groove and sound. Wonderful. What a space! Love it! elektronix Check out my latest song called Night Theme

ktb	ktb said 2240 days ago (April 5th, 2007)
	appreciated Bernd, thanks for stopping by! Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

	said 2236 days ago (April 9th, 2007)
	quiet storm this reminds me of a radio station in the 80s - KBLX, THE QUIET STORM - just wonderfully smooth with beautiful textures to keep it interesting. i like the drums! sweet sonic mood, john. way to go! anne

tokai	tokai said 1851 days ago (April 28th, 2008)
	Stunning those keys are played so well and with some great emotion. Very evocative. Check out my latest song called yucatec

slumbering	slumbering said 1724 days ago (September 2nd, 2008)
	Very nice and relaxing... You play beautifully. Check out my latest song called Over the Sea

ktb	ktb said 1723 days ago (September 3rd, 2008)
	C&C thank you so much for the kind words. I just recently got turned onto your music and its been a real treat listening to your beautiful voice. If you should ever need keys pls drop me a line. I would love to collaborate with you Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

sam2000 said 1710 days ago (September 16th, 2008)

nice
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Boundless	Boundless said 1459 days ago (May 26th, 2009)
	Great mix Playing and production. I'll keep your keys in mind - who knows, one of these days. . . Thanks ! Check out my latest song called Weather or Not - Jim Bouchard's Collab