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Comments: 28
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Plays: 65
Last Played: Nov 11, 2008 - 05:00:48 AM
Downloads: 50
Fans: 9
Uploaded: Feb 26, 2008 - 11:57:59 AM
Last Updated: Feb 26, 2008 - 11:57:59 AM
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Description:
This is an exercise in simplicity for me. I have a tendency to overplay and try to cram too many notes in - espicially when soloing. So with this song I tried very hard to keep it simple and open.

It was recording using Logic Studio along with Ni Akoustik Piano and Chocolate Audio bass. The drum is a simple Apple loop.

It is meant to be enjoyed with what ever brings you simple pleasures - for me, it's a nice cup of coffee with Suz -

Hardware:
Yamaha C3 - Midi-Grand

Software:
Logic Studio, NI Akoustik Piano, Chocolate Audio Bass, Apple Loop and Ev-88
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classy &mdash 02/26/08 - 04:02:12 PM
First class stuff here. Enjoying the interplay between the bass and piano a lot.

Thanks
Bill

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Simple Pleasures &mdash 02/26/08 - 06:19:53 PM
cool piano groovin infront of a cool boomin bass .
realy enjoyed ...thnx for sharin !!

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Holy Smokes! &mdash 02/27/08 - 12:31:58 AM
That was good!

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Thanks - &mdash 02/27/08 - 06:11:43 AM
Thanks for your comments. I am glad you liked it.

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Nice piano &mdash 02/28/08 - 12:51:31 AM
love the nighttime feel to this.Kinda snap your fingers feel good as your cruisin the city streets on a summers night. Love the trio sound and placements of the notes.

Really nice here.

Way to go!

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Thanks &mdash 02/28/08 - 08:16:32 AM
for the comments. I worked really hard on not over-playing and keeping it simple while at the same time keeping it interesting having the whole thing go somewhere.

Thanks for listening and your comments.
Kayle

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Nice jazz &mdash 02/28/08 - 01:55:01 PM
Nice jazz.... I like when the song "breaks", in the rhythm-section... Really peaceful music... I enjoy listening to it... Good overall sound on this... Great work...

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Thanks &mdash 02/29/08 - 06:08:32 AM
Thanks for your comments - I like that break too, and it just kind of came out of no where - I love it when that happens.

Thanks again -

Kayle

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Nice. &mdash 02/28/08 - 02:05:47 PM

Very relaxing feel to this nice piano playing as well. I really enjoyed too.
thanks for sharing,

Peace
Dee.

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Thanks &mdash 02/29/08 - 06:53:30 AM
for your comments. I am glad you liked it.

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Very cool &mdash 03/02/08 - 05:43:31 PM
As Bill says, "nightime feel". Simple and relaxed. Harmony parts with the vibes and piano sound lovely. Nice mix too. A little clipping on the vibes in the LH channel, but not a major problem.
Like it a lot.
Neil

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clipping &mdash 03/03/08 - 08:09:57 AM
Yeah - I think that is part of the Rhodes patch that I used. I need to go back and check that out again. Perhaps a different Rhodes will change things. I didn't notice any clipping on the track when I was mixing.

Thanks for you comments.

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Crystalline Chocolate &mdash 03/07/08 - 10:34:15 AM
Fabulous recording. Clarity, ambience, precise playing, sonic details like crystals in a winter night, great mix. So pleasurable. Wonderful track.

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Thanks - &mdash 03/09/08 - 09:53:30 AM
Hi Tobin -

Thanks for your comments. I really like your music posted here, and admire your skills. So it means a lot that you liked this selection. Thanks for the kind words.

Kayle

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Simple Pleasures &mdash 03/14/08 - 06:00:00 PM
Excellent rendering and ya, not too many notes. Smooth and effective!

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thank you &mdash 03/15/08 - 07:22:21 AM
for listening and taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it.

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Simple Pleasures &mdash 03/14/08 - 06:27:55 PM
After listening to "Mid-Morning" just now, I thought I'd check out your page and see what else you've got. Then I laughed at your description here - if you ever listen to my music, you'll see I suffer terribly from "too many notes syndrome" as well. You've avoided that admirably here, and written a really terrific tune with lots of "room". If you wouldn't mind telling me your secret.....lol - thanks for the great music!

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Thanks &mdash 03/15/08 - 07:20:51 AM
for your comments. I can tell you that each time I played through it, I had to constantly remind myself that with this piece, "less is more, don't over do it" It took a number of times before I was satisfied with the amount of notes and the feel of the piece. It worked on this one, perhaps it won't on the next.

Thanks again for your comments -

Kayle

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simple and gorgeous &mdash 03/15/08 - 11:49:37 PM
Very nice. So glad I ran across your site after reading your post about a red screen I checked out your music and so glad I did. You are a terrific musician. I can smell the coffee from here. Yum!

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Thanks, and &mdash 03/16/08 - 03:59:33 PM
enjoy the coffee! And I am glad you liked my song.

Kayle

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Ha! &mdash 03/21/08 - 07:51:00 AM
Yeah...I like the rest, man...this is very, very sweet...glad I've found you...

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Thank you &mdash 03/21/08 - 01:03:28 PM
for listening and you kind words. I am glad you like it.



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technical smplicity &mdash 06/25/08 - 04:53:37 PM
the simplicity is a difficult thing when you're a good player...and you did it!

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Thanks &mdash 06/28/08 - 01:55:52 PM
for taking the time to listen and comment. I haven't been writing much lately and need to get back into it again. Look for some more stuff coming soon.

Thanks again.
Kayle



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Sits just right &mdash 09/18/08 - 01:56:13 AM
Yes you nailed it. I always try to remember The Police and their ability to color the space inbetween the notes. Cheesy and overused phrase but it fits "Less is More" especially in the tasteful piano improvising. Wonderful track

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Thank you &mdash 11/11/08 - 06:02:07 AM
Less is most often more, I agree. I am glad you liked the track and thanks for taking the time to comment.

kc

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This is Great! &mdash 11/11/08 - 03:28:36 AM
I am absolutely in love with this you.

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Thanks &mdash 11/11/08 - 05:55:33 AM
I am so glad you liked this piece. Thanks for listening



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