I'm Upside Down

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OK ... I sometimes figure out melodies with a keyboard and then figure it out on my guitar which is really my instrument. When I put this melody down with the keys I ended up just adding brass and a bit of flute and vibes. At that point I thought it doesn't need a guitar or a bass guitar. I have never done a tune without some stringed instrument. This has my friend Neil Raynsford playing real drums! This was my attempt at a sultry tune.

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Hits: 1590
Comments: 29
Fans: 23
Plays: 165
Downloads: 39
Votes: 3
Uploaded: Nov 04, 2011 - 06:12:02 PM
Last Updated: Nov 04, 2011 - 06:12:02 PM Last Played: May 03, 2013 - 02:51:51 PM

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egobandit	egobandit said 567 days ago (November 4th, 2011)
	Very flowing Van Morrison comes to mind! Very smooth The real drums are a great treat! I have to ask is all the artwork yours because its great! Great Horns incredible actually, thanks again for the download! Check out my latest song called walkin out my door

gadzooks	gadzooks said 567 days ago (November 4th, 2011)
	Thanks! Thanks! Thanks for checking it out and yes all the artwork is mine. Thanks for the comments!! SG Check out my latest song called Song of Life

richard13	richard13 said 567 days ago (November 4th, 2011)
	Smooth stylin' It may be sultry Stan: I wouldn't know ;-) But the vibes, drums and vocals are terrific. It's all terrific but maybe you could post the lyrics: these old ears have trouble picking out the words from the other sounds sometimes. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

gadzooks	gadzooks said 567 days ago (November 5th, 2011)
	lyrics Ahhh, that means I have to do some more one finger typing. Thanks very much for listening Richard. SG Check out my latest song called Song of Life

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 567 days ago (November 4th, 2011)
	Look ma, no strings.... What? No stringed instruments? Just kidding :-) Great to hear you extend your talent into other genres. Sultry it is and the brass, flute and vibes are a treat. Neil's real drums add an additional touch of class. Another gadzooks D/L for my growing collection. Thanks, Stan. Regards, Peter. Check out my latest song called Autumn Falling

gadzooks	gadzooks said 567 days ago (November 5th, 2011)
	Peter! Thanks ... I'm not much of piano player but I can beat out a few chords and melodies. It helps when I'm stuck finding melodies in my comfort zone-guitar. Thanks for listening! Cheers SG Check out my latest song called Song of Life

TvRicky	TvRicky said 567 days ago (November 4th, 2011)
	Smooth Fabulously cool. Takes me to a place that is filled with memories of friends I remember as being real cool. This music is produced flawlessly. The horns are down for their crown. Just to know that cats like you are on this site says something about MacJams. Too cool. SincerelyZipped, TvRicky Check out my latest song called 'Is It Over?' Evolution On The One' CD

gadzooks	gadzooks said 567 days ago (November 5th, 2011)
	Smooth Thanks for your kind comments and it's great to meet you in cyberland. I really enjoyed your new post. Cheers SG Check out my latest song called Song of Life

Philip18

Philip18 said 567 days ago (November 4th, 2011)

Smooth
The overall feel is smooth and enticing! The drums and bass are very solid. Always good to hear a real drummer - a reminder of what loops don't do! I like the way you introduce the various instruments - they're not overdone, they add interest and variety. Easy vocal. You are an extraordinary musician, Stan! Thanks for the download. (Agree about posting the words on the site - I tend to listen to all the instruments and at the end realise I haven't really pieced the song together. Subsequent listenings fix that, of course.)

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gadzooks	gadzooks said 566 days ago (November 5th, 2011)
	Hi Philip, Thanks again for your comments and support. I agree ... a live drummer is the best. I have a part time trio, bass guitar and drums and there is nothing that compares to that feeling you get when you connect with each other and fall into a groove. Live music will always be the best to me. Thanks again Philip. Cheers SG Check out my latest song called Song of Life

michaeljayklein

michaeljayklein said 567 days ago (November 4th, 2011)

You amaze me...
I was going to say you should write a book called "Stan for Dummies" so the rest of us could come at least close to doing what you do, but the vital ingredient, namely your formidable and incredible talent, is something a book could give someone. I love how this pulsates and shines (in part due to that great brass work--what do you use for that sound?! It is terrific!) Your vocal, the melody line, the lyrics, just perfect Stan--and Mr. Raynsford ain't no slouch either! I don't often gush this much, but it's easy to do with your work. Thanks again! Michael

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alackbass	alackbass said 566 days ago (November 5th, 2011)
	I'm Upside Down Love the tune. It struck me as a smooth 80s pop song by the likes of Spandau Ballet or Naked Eyes. The all midi arrangement (except drums) is surprisingly organic. That's thanks to your excellent musicality. The phrasing of the flute is particularly excellent. Check out my latest song called Just Ain't Worth a Song (2 Track)

RochaMalhada	RochaMalhada said 566 days ago (November 5th, 2011)
	flute is such a "delicate" sound in an accent that compliments this well at the intro . - Harold Check out my latest song called Ascent of a Tree (w Mike_D & FEEL)

falcef	falcef said 566 days ago (November 5th, 2011)
	I'm Upside Down A song swing very good music, a keyboard and voice play ok. Bye Check out my latest song called Live-Jam-in-Brentonec-01

Moviz	Moviz said 566 days ago (November 5th, 2011)
	The very multi-talented Stan does it again..... I love how everything you do just seems (only 'seems' ) to fall into place and sound so well rehearsed and downright top notch..... this is wonderful Stan..... lovely tune, imix of instruments etc. I could go on and on..... just love it, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

davajonah	davajonah said 566 days ago (November 6th, 2011)
	Smooth Love the vibes, one of my favourite sounds. This is lovely, really well put together. I too hear Van the Man. Or was it Stan the Man? Nice song and a terrific mix too. Check out my latest song called Nocturne op. 55 Andante

Soundhound	Soundhound said 565 days ago (November 6th, 2011)
	I feel yea My Man... This is so cool it a shame, it's one thing to play jazz but then there is PLAYIN.....Jazz..... Man you knocked this out of the park, an outstanding piece of work....... VERY VERY WELL DONE......Yep.....Just pure cool.... Check out my latest song called Call To Arms...

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 565 days ago (November 6th, 2011)
	upside down awesome job! this is the type of song that takes me back to the ambrosia, box skaggs, pablo cruise years........ one exception, this is better then most of their tunes Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

DWL	DWL said 565 days ago (November 7th, 2011)
	Exceptional Stan Wonderfully smooth and very accomplished. Great vocals and the instrumentation is excellent. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

dave_b	dave_b said 564 days ago (November 7th, 2011)
	I'm Upside Down You hit the sultry target, this reminds me of a Sade tune. Vibes, flute, upright bass go together in a very classic way. Nicely done. Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

ramonaji	ramonaji said 564 days ago (November 7th, 2011)
	nice work !!! Check out my latest song called Nobody Knows You (Italian Dance Remix by Andy Fox!)

Feter	Feter said 564 days ago (November 7th, 2011)
	I'm Upside Down This is fabulous stuff my friend ...tight and pro ..thanks for sharing ! Check out my latest song called Roll with it

PaulaMunk	PaulaMunk said 563 days ago (November 8th, 2011)
	Very nice. Lithesome and upbeat song. The drums are perfect. Thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Alone at Christmas

Jarvoid	Jarvoid said 560 days ago (November 11th, 2011)
	oh yes jazzclub night....this is the kind of jazz I like ....heavy on melody and sprinkled with riffs ...so it all holds togeter...drum and bass section is solid....great stuff ! Jarvo Check out my latest song called Cripple Creek Revised........By Jarvoid and the Banjo Bedraggled Manic Mandolin Accordion Squeezers

magnatone	magnatone said 560 days ago (November 11th, 2011)
	Upside Down is there nothing you can't do? wonderful work stan - another winner! Check out my latest song called Blind Love (Seeing Heart) - Orchestral Version

Mosaica	Mosaica said 556 days ago (November 15th, 2011)
	Cool and smooth! Definitely a rhythmic pulse! Love the vibes and the sweeping horns. Check out my latest song called Stride La Vampa

hackneybloke

hackneybloke said 453 days ago (February 26th, 2012)

upside down
oh yeah stan.....this is cool. i was wondering where you were going to go with the vocal progression....but you kept it interesting and going forward. cool horns. great vocal.....really assured...falling off a log. incredibly pro sounding mix....love that little vibraphone noodle at 2.25 (i love vibes). the flute sounds real. neil nails the drums. i love this. crap ending - ha. i wanted a nice drum flourish, some shimmering cymbal and a get out on the kick. so....near perfection :)

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DonStevens	DonStevens said 431 days ago (March 19th, 2012)
	Upside Great combination of bass, horns, pad, and voice! Check out my latest song called Spring

DonStevens	DonStevens said 431 days ago (March 19th, 2012)
	Upside Great combination of bass, horns, pad, and voice! Check out my latest song called Spring

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Name: Stan Gadziola
Location: Halifax Nova Scotia Canada

I am a visual artist and a guy who likes to make music.... I have enjoyed making tunes since a young boy ... Guitar is my instrument but I can get what I need out of most other instruments to express an idea. I love ALL genre's of music but am dr... [see more]

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