In Flight

Llarion

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This is one of two Jeff Lorber-inspired pieces on my Autumn Breeze CD. I wanted to explore an uplifting, funky feel; and I was experimenting with pedal points; one bass note with lots of chords floating over it; it gave me the feeling of lift, of flight, and so it came. Some bluesy twists in the bridge for flavor, and voila. This one came pretty quickly and easily. I LOVE the shredding guitar solo by my mate Jimmy Dacey; it makes me feel like one of those shots where the camera is mounted o the underbelly of a helicopter that’s low-flying really fast, and then passes over the edge of a cliff and suddenly, you’re soaring… Features multi-Emmy® and Grammy® winner Chris Vadala on soprano sax and flute...

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Lyrics

None, but lead sheet is available here: http://www.llarion.com/InFlight.pdf

Song Stats

Hits: 1025
Comments: 57
Fans: 23
Plays: 63
Downloads: 36
Votes: 2
Uploaded: Jun 13, 2011 - 06:24:57 PM
Last Updated: Jun 13, 2011 - 06:24:57 PM Last Played: Sep 23, 2012 - 05:34:46 PM

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Song Actions

Hardware:

Drums - Gretsch Renowns
Keys - Roland RD-500 and Korg Triton 61
Bass - 1983 Peavey Foundation
Rhythm Guitar - FenderStrat

Software:

Comments

PatriciaGirl	PatriciaGirl said 712 days ago (June 13th, 2011)
	Great track from a great album! We're leaving for vacation soon, and I have this album loaded and ready for the trip! Love everything as always :) Take care. patty:) Check out my latest song called Derelict

Llarion	Llarion said 712 days ago (June 13th, 2011)
	Well that's awesome... Best possible compliment, you liked it enough to get it! Thank you very much indeed, be safe on your trip!! Where ya going? Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

PatriciaGirl	PatriciaGirl said 712 days ago (June 14th, 2011)
	Actually... We're headed up north up the California coast to Oregon. So looking forward to that, it's going be a beautiful drive :) Check out my latest song called Derelict

scofugate	scofugate said 712 days ago (June 13th, 2011)
	This is amazing my friend! You play all this!! wow! Great stuff man Gretsch Renown= Great drums man, they sound as good or better as the DW's at half the cost. I do love the funky feel here with the fusion mix. Great tune!!! Check out my latest song called Prelude and Jam W/Ibstrat

Llarion	Llarion said 712 days ago (June 13th, 2011)
	Thanks Scott!! I'm only the rhythm section, Chris Vadala is the sax and flute, and my pal Jimmy Dacey took the shred solo. I do so love my Renowns... Thanks for stopping by, I'm a big, OK, huge fan of your work!! :) Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

alackbass	alackbass said 712 days ago (June 13th, 2011)
	In Flight Wow! Again I'm blown away! Check out my latest song called Just Ain't Worth a Song (2 Track)

Llarion	Llarion said 712 days ago (June 13th, 2011)
	Thanks very much Andrew!! One of these days, I'm going to have to learn to solo, or play a melodic instrument or something... :) Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

RAVENS	RAVENS said 712 days ago (June 13th, 2011)
	Coolness Okay, cheesy comment warning: This reminds me of those 80's sitcoms that I absolutely loved to watch! This is truly awesome, so professional sounding. Hats off to you gentlemen! RAVEN ;-) Check out my latest song called Tattooed Scars (w/ Sigmund, Scofugate, Rok41)

Llarion	Llarion said 711 days ago (June 14th, 2011)
	I don't mind a little chese... :) Not when the sentiment is a true one... I'd love to get into TV/film placement... Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

Moviz	Moviz said 712 days ago (June 14th, 2011)
	I could easily imagine this as the opening theme tune for a lighthearted TV Drama or such.... excellent work and presentation.... the playing of the instruments and the writing is so pro.... great work, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

Llarion	Llarion said 711 days ago (June 14th, 2011)
	Thank you!! I take that as a compliment, because Mike Post is a big influence of mine, and there are a couple of tidbits of that influence purposefully injected into this song... :) Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

falcef	falcef said 712 days ago (June 14th, 2011)
	In Flight AHA funky beauty song, particular rithm mixed sounds wonderful, sopran sax and guitar improvvisations magic. Ciao from Italy Check out my latest song called Live-Jam-in-Brentonec-01

Llarion	Llarion said 711 days ago (June 14th, 2011)
	Thanks for listening! I'm glad you liked it! Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

dave_b	dave_b said 712 days ago (June 14th, 2011)
	In Flight An apt title, it really does impart that feeling. Terrific bed, and the sax and guitar work is outstanding. Mix is just great. Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

Llarion	Llarion said 711 days ago (June 14th, 2011)
	Thanks Dave! I gotta send Jimmy in here; he's one of those guys who plays his ass off on guitar, but thinks he sucks... :) Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

ic42	ic42 said 712 days ago (June 14th, 2011)
	no white noise... however, there's a feeling of Peter White jazz work here. Chris does wonders with the sax and flute here. The guitar work is indeed dizzying. The drum work really underpins the whole thing and is tastefully perfectly mixed. I can make nothing but good noise about this, an uplifting listen. ttfn, Drakonis Check out my latest song called Synthopolis 0x02 (VIDEO!)

Llarion	Llarion said 711 days ago (June 14th, 2011)
	Thank you, kind sir!! "Good Noise".... I like uplifting, that's exactly what I was shooting for here... :) Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

michael2	michael2 said 711 days ago (June 14th, 2011)
	wow Llarion this is really nicely done. i have to say that this is not an area that I have any expertise in, but it sounds great. for some reason it makes me think of my mom rocking Chuck Mangione (and a glass of white wine) back in the day. great track. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

Llarion	Llarion said 711 days ago (June 14th, 2011)
	Thanks Michael! You nailed the demographic exactly... My stuff is inextricably linked to Mangione; he is my single biggest musical influence... and Chris Vadala, the sax/flute player on this, was Chuck's reed player from 1975-1990... :) Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

magnatone	magnatone said 711 days ago (June 15th, 2011)
	In Flight wow - this really does so put me in the mind of the opening music to a TV sitcom from a certain era - smooth and beautifully done! Check out my latest song called Blind Love (Seeing Heart) - Orchestral Version

Llarion	Llarion said 709 days ago (June 16th, 2011)
	THank you!! Glad it struck the right mood for you! Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

FatherTime	FatherTime said 711 days ago (June 15th, 2011)
	smooth and city stylings This is a hard kind of music for me to relate to since it's so distant to what I usually listen to. The guitar part was the most enjoyable for me. Song reminds me of city and nightlife and a little of Michael McDonald, I can imagine a Friday night with friends and wine and freedom in the air. Check out my latest song called I Can't Say

Llarion	Llarion said 709 days ago (June 16th, 2011)
	Thanks Scott! I'll take a cool Michael McDonald reference anytime... :) Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

TobinMueller	TobinMueller said 710 days ago (June 16th, 2011)
	Vadala A helicopter ride without all that engine noise. A peaceful upbeat flight of simple freedom. Fab soprano sax. Great mix. Truly enjoyable smooth jazz. Really nice. Thanks for sharing this. Check out my latest song called Frozen Man (by James Taylor)

Llarion	Llarion said 709 days ago (June 16th, 2011)
	Thank you sir! Heady stuff, coming from a man with your credentials... :) So glad you enjoyed it!! Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

neilh79	neilh79 said 710 days ago (June 16th, 2011)
	In Flight Nice track Phil love the arrangement, well done Check out my latest song called Resurrection of Life Final Mix! (w/ Loob, Rok41, Symphony101, Gadzooks)

Llarion	Llarion said 709 days ago (June 16th, 2011)
	Thanks Neil!! I appreciate the listen! :) Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

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gadzooks said 710 days ago (June 16th, 2011)

In Flight
First off that soprano sax tone is heavenly. This whole song is so jazzy it just grooves along so nice with everything mixed so well. Yes that is a fine guitar solo. I think my only comment is the drums which are nicely placed and work fine in the mix but I would have liked to here them a little brighter and maybe a little more jazzier with off beats on the ride cymbal bell. Music is subjective though. This is real pro stuff!
SG

Check out my latest song called Song of Life

Llarion	Llarion said 709 days ago (June 16th, 2011)
	Thanks!! If I had the drum chops to do that, I probably would have; but I was pretty much playing at my limit with that little paradiddle thing I was doing... :) :) I have some dependency issues with my right hand... Thanks for the feedback, though, and for the listen! :) Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

davisamerica	davisamerica said 710 days ago (June 16th, 2011)
	a fan of chuck M..... obviously! Man I loved that guy. This is just terrific. Ever player is top notch and the production is sweet. Thanks for the download. Check out my latest song called 12

Llarion	Llarion said 709 days ago (June 16th, 2011)
	Another M fan, eh? Yeah, Chuck was so important to me... Very glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate you taking the time out! Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

Reinholt56	Reinholt56 said 710 days ago (June 16th, 2011)
	Hi Phil.... Another great track. Dynamic and sounding very, very good. Everyone's performance fits perfectly together and makes the whole a 'total experience' to relax into. Take care. Paul Check out my latest song called When The Time Comes (An Ambiental Mix)

Llarion	Llarion said 709 days ago (June 16th, 2011)
	"Total Experience"... Hmm, that's a good marketing term, I may have to snap that up and use it! :) Thanks for the listen, and the insight! :) Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

dimm witness	dimm witness said 709 days ago (June 17th, 2011)
	it does sound like a tv theme dude you should shop it I bet you could cash in with this sort of thing. :-) far beyond my meager capabilities very very impressive stuff friend when you get rich don't forget the little people ;-) ! Check out my latest song called conflation

Llarion	Llarion said 703 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Hah! Not likely but I like your thinking! I'm never gonna get rich on this, heck the CD isn't in the black yet... Almost though... :) thanks for the happy thought though! Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

Saltaireguru77	Saltaireguru77 said 709 days ago (June 17th, 2011)
	In flight Very cool sound here Phil. I totally get that underside of a helicopter shot idea from this. Check out my latest song called Slo-Parts Boogie (w GuyGrooves)

Llarion	Llarion said 703 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Ever see... The Rescuers Down Under? There is a perfect shot of this in it... :) Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

Jerry_Quinn	Jerry_Quinn said 709 days ago (June 17th, 2011)
	In Flight Very,very good. Wonderful soprano saxophone,as well! Check out my latest song called I Had a Dream Last Night w/ alackbass & ktb

Llarion	Llarion said 703 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Thanks Jerry.. Glad you stopped by for a listen! Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 708 days ago (June 17th, 2011)
	Solid up and down Splendid work on this--very expressive, buoyant and like all good music, becomes a living thing in its own right. Thanks again--keep them coming. Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

Llarion	Llarion said 703 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Buoyant... Now I like that word, hadn't thought of that one, thanks!!! Very kind! Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

mvh9591	mvh9591 said 707 days ago (June 18th, 2011)
	Excellent___ Great composition Phil. Your friends Chris & Jimmy play very_very well. Excellent stuff. Enjoyed - Thanks for sharing, mvh : ) Check out my latest song called 01-15-13 Not sure where it's taking me.

Llarion	Llarion said 703 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Thanks man! Jimmy will be delighted to hear! I'm fairly sure Chris already knows.... :) :) :) Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

Philip18	Philip18 said 707 days ago (June 19th, 2011)
	Very smooth jazz! I love the catchy riff that holds this together. That guitar solo is a stunner - reminds of when Larry Carlton gets going in the solo of Hill Street Blues! The ebb and flow of the arrangement keeps interest all the way through. Much enjoyed! Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

Llarion	Llarion said 703 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Thanks, Philip!! And I'm glad to see that you spell your name right! (one L) ;) Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 706 days ago (June 19th, 2011)
	Emmy, Grammy,.... I'd say that was well deserved. Your friend is very talented. Guitar solo is cool too, though a tad short. The rest of the arrangement is well done, stays out of the way of the soloists, yet is interesting on its own. Good drum work, and I like those off-beat accents on the bass. Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle

Llarion	Llarion said 703 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Thank you... ... For the insightful and kind words... Chris was indeed a pro's pro...I hope to be able to work with him again! Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

J_Gretch	J_Gretch said 706 days ago (June 19th, 2011)
	In Flight Oh yea,,,this soars...Rhythm in the pocket the whole way...Enjoyed it much. Check out my latest song called Psycho

Llarion	Llarion said 703 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Thanks! Glad you enjoyed! :) Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

ShadowofNine	ShadowofNine said 706 days ago (June 20th, 2011)
	In Flight I can feel the breeze blowing threw whats left of my hair lol...fabulous performance..sweet..guitar solo and the sax are delightful...a keeper... Check out my latest song called A Sad Goodbye (Julia's Song)

Llarion	Llarion said 703 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Thanks so much! I know what you mean on the hair, seen my pic?? ;) Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

chorusofweasels	chorusofweasels said 703 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	This is great! As a new member here on MacJams, I'm delighted that there are some musicians and writers here like you with real chops. I doubt that many will match your professionalism, but I can hope. It's a gas listening to your stuff! Thanks for your kind comments on my music too. Check out my latest song called These Many Roads

Llarion	Llarion said 703 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Oh, don't worry... There are tons of magnificent talents on here. I am merely pedestrian compared to many here...but thanks very much for the kind words, and welcome aboard! Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

KCsGROOVE	KCsGROOVE said 703 days ago (June 23rd, 2011)
	inviting opening! well, mission accomplished, funky and uplifting! :-) Really cool! Fav and download! KC Check out my latest song called I DON'T LIKE IT

Llarion	Llarion said 703 days ago (June 23rd, 2011)
	Thanks very much!! Glad it worked for you! :) Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

SCJohnson59	SCJohnson59 said 703 days ago (June 23rd, 2011)
	I'm going to make a point of following you, I could learn ALOT! :) Check out my latest song called 0404 aka Girl, You Doll Up Nice Take 2

Llarion	Llarion said 703 days ago (June 23rd, 2011)
	What a nice thing to say! Thanks very much for the listen, and your appreciation! :) We can all learn from each other; I was seriously digging on those chord changes in '61 Caddy Coupe... Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

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