Blackwater (by Tokai)

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A Tokai song, Steve and I did awhile back. Came up on the pod recently and I wondered why I hadn't posted before. Its one of my fav Tokai tunes. His playing here blows my mind. Thanks for listening

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Tokai Guitars, Drums, Bass, Production

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Uploaded: Jun 25, 2012 - 10:26:16 PM
Last Updated: Jun 25, 2012 - 10:26:16 PM Last Played: May 11, 2019 - 10:49:13 AM

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Philip18	Philip18 said 2526 days ago (June 25th, 2012)
	Blackwater Full of energy and drive and great playing from both of you. I like the light and shade you bring into it in the middle, too. Superb keys and guitar. Glad you remembered you had this one, John! Check out my latest song called Refuge

rok41	rok41 said 2526 days ago (June 25th, 2012)
	Blackwater I love this, what a great tune...two great talents really throwing down. I love Steve's stuff and you sir John are sounding better than ever on this! i love this. period. Check out my latest song called Kilimanjaro - 2017

ktb	ktb said 2525 days ago (June 26th, 2012)
	Throwing down Chris, great turn of phrase. I kinda felt like thats exactly what we were doing when recording :-) Thx for the visit Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

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paul f. page said 2526 days ago (June 26th, 2012)

Can't Stand Still.
This one is so full of energy and wonderful rhythm from the downbeat to the end. It just make you want to get up and dance (and I am NOT a dancer by any stretch). One small suggestion for an already terrific number: bring up any melodic elements a tad more so that they are more easily distinguished from the great rhythm. Oh, piano work is very very cool and so natural. This is a great number. Glad you rediscovered it and sent it along. A great listen for sure.

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Char	Char said 2526 days ago (June 26th, 2012)
	Yes, what were you thinking? You'd really have to be a great dancer to keep with these beats. You two can do no wrong. Check out my latest song called Bound, v2. w Music by Dirigent

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 2526 days ago (June 26th, 2012)
	very cool very nice arrangement, i love the changes. Very nice guitar work too ! Lovely work, much enjoyed Check out my latest song called Standing On The Brink (w/ Mosaica)

alackbass	alackbass said 2526 days ago (June 26th, 2012)
	Blackwater (by Tokai) Very cool! I love Steve's powerful and rocking guitar work. Great piano playing, love the solo. I have to come up with something to showcase your synth lead chops. The synth solo was my favorite part! Check out my latest song called Mean Miss Teacher

Daugrin	Daugrin said 2526 days ago (June 26th, 2012)
	Comfortable groove... Expressive solo on the keys... That I-IV might have modulated a half step each time, that would have added some drama, would have made a more dramatic path to your floor solo? I can hear the horn part. Thanks for sharing this great piece of music. I enjoy your playing, great to hear you take a solo! Daug Check out my latest song called Orange Man Bad

ktb	ktb said 2525 days ago (June 26th, 2012)
	modulated an excellent suggestion. Help propel it into the next section. Thanks for the kind words as well. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

gadzooks	gadzooks said 2526 days ago (June 26th, 2012)
	Blackwater Rock with a pretty funky bass line ...I like that jazzy change at 50:00 with the cool synth/key thing going on. Great guitar playing a your piano work is cooking! Great combo... Cheers SG Check out my latest song called Emoji

gadzooks	gadzooks said 2525 days ago (June 26th, 2012)
	oops I like that jazzy change at 5:00 NOT 50:00!! Check out my latest song called Emoji

ktb	ktb said 2525 days ago (June 26th, 2012)
	50 mark now thats a long jam :-) Thx Stan. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

sammydix	sammydix said 2525 days ago (June 26th, 2012)
	Blackwater more jazzy sounds! awesome production and Steve's playing is tops. keys add extra texture and gives a sophisticated lift. Check out my latest song called Things must change

Gaylen75	Gaylen75 said 2525 days ago (June 26th, 2012)
	energy Love this. Great crazy flow. Check out my latest song called A Good Day For A Throw Down

ktb	ktb said 2525 days ago (June 26th, 2012)
	Energy Thanks Gaylen. From you I'm taking the energy to heart. I think we both know how Steve can inject his manic virtuosity into a tune. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

tokai	tokai said 2524 days ago (June 27th, 2012)
	John oh yes the productive years, i remember them well. always great to hear your skills j. Thanks for posting this. Check out my latest song called sleeper

ktb	ktb said 2524 days ago (June 28th, 2012)
	productive years Yes, I agree we were on a tear there for a while. I appreciate you sharing your tunes & talent. Makes me feel young :-) Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 2524 days ago (June 27th, 2012)
	This rolls wonderfully... Easy to get enjoyably tangled in this; it sounds great guys! Check out my latest song called There Ain't Nobody Here but Us Chickens!

stratcat	stratcat said 2523 days ago (June 28th, 2012)
	Very Cool The first thing that came to mind was Al Dimeola. Very fluid guitar playing. I like the way you break it with the piano riffs. Great background music. Check out my latest song called '76 LP Alt

tonestones	tonestones said 2523 days ago (June 28th, 2012)
	Blackwater Great energy throughout. You both sound great. Fun jam to. Makes me want to grab my guitar and join in. Check out my latest song called Stairway to Heaven (LZ Cover)

dave_b	dave_b said 2522 days ago (June 29th, 2012)
	Blackwater (by Tokai) Tight, tasty and a wild ride! Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

paralax	paralax said 2522 days ago (June 29th, 2012)
	cool rocker very cool great keys.guitars are great as well as the drums. a cool little instrumental.I love the switch from a jazz fusion type rock to contemporary jazz and back again. Check out my latest song called Blues instrumental ( Callab with FEEL )

ktb	ktb said 2520 days ago (July 1st, 2012)
	Fusion Thanks Terry. Just re-listened to Blues Instrumental. Thats a set opener :-) You and John torch it. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

Drew Kopr	Drew Kopr said 2522 days ago (June 29th, 2012)
	Laying it down! Wow, you guys are laying it down hard on this groove. Very well written, played, and produced. I really enjoyed the lines, solos, sounds, and groove. Good, good stuff. Check out my latest song called IfIWereHigh

ktb	ktb said 2520 days ago (July 1st, 2012)
	Groove There's a bunch of times I felt the rhythm driving the tune. Appreciate the listen, Drew. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

Carrie71	Carrie71 said 2521 days ago (June 30th, 2012)
	blackwater... John and Steve, nothing else needs to be said! You gents are amazing! Check out my latest song called Pretty Baby Bang Bang w/ProtoTypeEightyOne/Gaylen75

ktb	ktb said 2519 days ago (July 2nd, 2012)
	blackwater Carrie, glad you liked it. We're both a little out there on this one :-) Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 2507 days ago (July 14th, 2012)

Late to the party...
This seems to capture each the two of you at your best... A nice blend of the cool and the hot, I think...

You continue to have that ability, John, to know what to put in, as glue or as solo sound, and to not drop in anything superfluous...

Both you and Steve do a nice job of playing contrasts, both which each other and within your own bits...

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lengold	lengold said 2488 days ago (August 2nd, 2012)
	That is just so classy - fantastic collaboration. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Decent Girl

FEEL	FEEL said 2426 days ago (October 3rd, 2012)
	You got that right Fantastic guitars and Tokai is such a master at the guitar. the drums, bass and production are fantastic. I might add that those keys are phenomenal. Check out my latest song called A Second Life with Scott Carmicheal

Damroze	Damroze said 2396 days ago (November 2nd, 2012)
	Fun Funky Fusion Like the 'hiccupy' rhythm breaks at the reprise. Good full clear mix too. Check out my latest song called Philosophy

billykirsch	billykirsch said 2395 days ago (November 3rd, 2012)
	Jammin' Glad I found this. Chords tasty! Check out my latest song called Everything

Les_Kloo	Les_Kloo said 2395 days ago (November 3rd, 2012)
	Blackwater This one slipped by me. Sorry I'm late. Fantastic jam. Lots of energy. You guys always find the magic. Slick production. Pure class. Check out my latest song called They Don't Lie

Moviz	Moviz said 2382 days ago (November 16th, 2012)
	This moves at a pace and has a great energy..... both having your own parts here and coming to gather blending so well, it's like you're both part of the same machine..... excellent work and so pro and polished; regards M Check out my latest song called We'll Meet Again

egobandit	egobandit said 2382 days ago (November 16th, 2012)
	blowing the mind got that right, this moves and flows along through piano leads and riffing madness all I can say is thanks for the download! Check out my latest song called No More demands

ajnorth	ajnorth said 2364 days ago (December 4th, 2012)
	Cool! This a funky number! bit of a rock/jazz fusion. Great guitar work and good work all round. Check out my latest song called The Last One

TommyBlueBoy	TommyBlueBoy said 2318 days ago (January 19th, 2013)
	Blackwater This is really top shelf. Great playing and great production! Check out my latest song called Falling Down Again

awigze	awigze said 2318 days ago (January 19th, 2013)
	Tokai and KTB Oh ya.... This is what I imagined when I saw your two names together. Check out my latest song called If You Can Hang On by Outtaorbit

TvRicky	TvRicky said 2305 days ago (February 1st, 2013)
	Filled my cup...High..Yeah.. It's left turned Jazzy baby..Play my friends and listen I will....Love the keys with that Kicked Bass...and all the rest of this magic...Yeah! A SincerelyZipped, TvRicky Check out my latest song called Trane's Eastern Groove

Char	Char said 2302 days ago (February 4th, 2013)
	I must've been here before. But, I didn't remember that somewhat terrifying mask which morphs in the mind's eye like the music morphs in the mind's ear. It is driving, isn't it. I pictured the drummer throwing the sticks in the air. It is pretty great. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Bound, v2. w Music by Dirigent

PatriciaGirl	PatriciaGirl said 2284 days ago (February 23rd, 2013)
	This! Always impressed with your guys' talents and this is no exception. Very cool breaks and dynamics. Umm Envious :) I'm glad I stopped by! Check out my latest song called Derelict

apb	apb said 2214 days ago (May 4th, 2013)
	Blackwater Steve's guitar work is awesome- love the inter-play between the muted stuff, bass and keys in this... I would just re-consider the Nirvana-esque section myself - doesn't work imo (at least a couple of ways) but mostly since what immediately follows is much more 'jazzy' in feel. Check out my latest song called Stowaway

echoroom	echoroom said 2191 days ago (May 27th, 2013)
	Kickin ww, this grabs from the opening seconds and doesnt let go. I love the mix of heavy guitar and almost jazzy piano , a really interesting mix. Check out my latest song called Light Sleeper

ramonaji	ramonaji said 2047 days ago (October 17th, 2013)
	pretty amazing I think everyone else covered the magic of this piece already! Great job! Check out my latest song called Trump's America

	Foxelina said 1742 days ago (August 19th, 2014)
	Wild It sounds wild and free! Like the drive in the guitar. Check out my latest song called LoveBase Original Mix

VicDiesel

VicDiesel said 1668 days ago (November 1st, 2014)

Tokai
Good sounding stuff and stellar guitar playing.

The guitar playing in the opening half minute is pretty cool. Then at 0:36 you repeat the same pattern 4 times in which not much happens. Synth solo, guitar solo-that-could-be-a-backing-pattern. At 1:47 you start that backing pattern again. Eight times? With no further variation that is too much.

In other words, I can't figure out if this track is actually "about" anything.

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