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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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smoov &mdash 11/29/06 - 11:15:31 PM
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. [ Reply to This ]
demented &mdash 11/30/06 - 08:40:49 AM
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 [ Reply to This ]
Flawless &mdash 11/30/06 - 08:23:34 AM
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. [ Reply to This ]
too generous &mdash 11/30/06 - 08:45:20 AM
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 :-) [ Reply to This ]
exellent &mdash 11/30/06 - 09:09:43 AM
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 [ Reply to This ]
wow &mdash 11/30/06 - 09:17:31 AM
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. [ Reply to This ]
Jammin &mdash 11/30/06 - 10:36:02 AM
the keys and bass perfect. that is why MJ's is the place to find excellent music like yours. Its good being a hoe :) [ Reply to This ]
hoe yeah &mdash 11/30/06 - 10:38:29 AM
Royal &mdash 11/30/06 - 11:28:07 AM
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. [ Reply to This ]
bias &mdash 11/30/06 - 01:40:58 PM
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. [ Reply to This ]
It definitely is a jam session... &mdash 11/30/06 - 02:15:50 PM
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 [ Reply to This ]
jammin &mdash 11/30/06 - 03:59:25 PM
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. [ Reply to This ]
There you go again &mdash 11/30/06 - 06:14:20 PM
You got me hooked back on all these great fusion vibes. It may have a jam feel but this is one tight jam. [ Reply to This ]
jams &mdash 12/01/06 - 09:30:10 AM
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. [ Reply to This ]
Good sound quality &mdash 11/30/06 - 09:22:00 PM
some of the best sound quality I've heard around macjams. Good solid key's , thanks for sharin' HGB [ Reply to This ]
thx! &mdash 12/01/06 - 11:52:53 AM
smooth... &mdash 11/30/06 - 09:50:28 PM
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! [ Reply to This ]
wayfarer &mdash 12/01/06 - 02:05:56 PM
Ryan, keep up the live jam sessions in the basement. They're refreshing to me, after too much studio stuff :-) [ Reply to This ]
The only thing &mdash 11/30/06 - 10:53:08 PM
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! [ Reply to This ]
real bass &mdash 12/01/06 - 02:11:03 PM
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. [ Reply to This ]
Groovy &mdash 12/01/06 - 07:03:51 AM
Cool sound. Great playing. Nice tidy mix. Where'd the drum sounds come from? They sound great - well arranged.
I like it. [ Reply to This ]
gracias &mdash 12/01/06 - 03:15:53 PM
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! [ Reply to This ]
The word! &mdash 12/01/06 - 06:06:21 PM
,-) &mdash 12/01/06 - 10:36:07 AM
West coast, from the great musicians a tribute at the fusion... musician for N.1.... well done, very very difficult tune, contg. Karma.. [ Reply to This ]
gracias &mdash 12/01/06 - 03:22:55 PM
sweet ... &mdash 12/04/06 - 05:01:56 AM
very very sweet song ... as always Karma !
ye ...the cowbell just in time there ...
well done !! [ Reply to This ]
sweet &mdash 12/04/06 - 08:49:25 AM
Cool &mdash 12/04/06 - 05:35:23 AM
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
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cool &mdash 12/04/06 - 08:59:44 AM
Blaky, you mix a pretty mean stew yourself. Just finished listening to "pumpkinxo", which was a fine track indeed. [ Reply to This ]
Ah, thank you &mdash 12/05/06 - 03:07:47 AM
Ah, thank you for a piece of nice and interesting music! Very well balanced and cool too. [ Reply to This ]
balanced &mdash 12/06/06 - 02:39:55 PM
Cori, thank you for the comment. I spent a lot of time tweaking this one and its great that you can hear that effort. [ Reply to This ]
Nice slick &mdash 12/05/06 - 07:45:43 PM
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 [ Reply to This ]
extra olives &mdash 12/06/06 - 03:33:35 PM
Harold, appeciate your listen and comment. it was written for the very purpose you describe! chillin [ Reply to This ]
A True Fusion Sound!! &mdash 12/25/06 - 05:18:31 AM
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. [ Reply to This ]
fusion &mdash 12/26/06 - 11:44:49 AM
R, rare company to be in the same sentence as Zowinul! I appreciate you listening and leaving such favorable comments. [ Reply to This ]
Sounds great! &mdash 01/15/07 - 12:05:17 AM
Heh... &mdash 01/16/07 - 11:07:52 AM
... 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. :) [ Reply to This ]
collab &mdash 01/27/07 - 12:50:49 AM
Ed, great to hear from you man. I sent ya a tune a while back! lets play :-) [ Reply to This ]
My mood... &mdash 04/04/07 - 08:34:18 AM
...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. [ Reply to This ]
geez &mdash 04/04/07 - 08:52:15 AM
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 :-) [ Reply to This ]
Jepp! &mdash 04/04/07 - 02:17:37 PM
Fusion. Jam. Perfect groove and sound. Wonderful. What a space!
Love it!
elektronix [ Reply to This ]
appreciated &mdash 04/05/07 - 09:13:11 AM
quiet storm &mdash 04/09/07 - 08:06:56 AM
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 [ Reply to This ]
Stunning &mdash 04/28/08 - 01:39:09 PM
those keys are played so well and with some great emotion. Very evocative. [ Reply to This ]
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