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This song was created from the name of the Style, Noir Mystery Vibes. The band is one I'd send to audition is one of Mike's Cuban Pete Clubs –with a better singer of course. Since I no longer own an upright bass, the more-than-capable BiaB bassist took the gig.

File:Mystery Vibes.SGU
Style is _NOIR.STY (Noir Mystery Vibes)

RealTracks in style: 397:Bass, Acoustic, Jazz Paul Sw 140
RealTracks in style: ~~1096:Piano, Acoustic, Rehearsal Showtunes Sw 085
RealTracks in style: 3766:Vibes, Rhythm PopSwing Sw 110
RealTracks in song: ~~484:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Jazz Ballad Sw 085
RealTracks in song: ~1222:Vibes, Soloist JazzSteve Sw 110
RealDrums in style:JazzTerryClarke^05-a:Brushes , b:Brushes Loud

Mystery Vibes

Something in her smile sends a mystery vibe
that makes me feel alive, and I want more.
She turns and looks my way. Her smile melts my heart.
Then suddenly she starts for the door.
When I arise to follow she slowly glances back.
But how should I react to mystery vibes?

I'm taken by her smile and those mystery vibes.
The thrill of her resides in my desire.
She left with such allure. I saw she left a note.
I quickly grabbed my coat. My heart on fire.
Her chauffered car was waiting, the back door opened wide.
But nothing sat inside but mystery vibes.

I went back every night, but she never did return.
Yet still the fire burns and not subsides.
She lingers in the air there, yet everyone derides.
She left me all alone with mystery vibes.


I-- Gmaj7 Em7 Am7 D7

A-- Gmaj7 Em7 Am7 D7 Am7 D7 G(*) D7
Gmaj7 Em7 Am7 D7 Am7 D7 G G9
*1st V=Em7

B-- Cmaj7 Bm7-E7 Am11 Em9
Am7 D7sus-D7 G2 G2

Marty,
This is particularly impressive, especially with the alternative rhyming lyrics, each line very cleverly delivered.

A great mix too with nice balance between instruments and vocals.

Well done.

Marty,

Love the jazzy feel of this one. You sing it so well!

The production is great - the clean mix compliments the arrangement perfectly.

Much enjoyed!

Bob

Marty, this was quite unexpected and serves as a reminder of high level of musicianship. The lyrics are very impressive with the great rhyme scheme and delivered with a fine vocal. Well done amigo, Tom

Marty,

Love it!

Well written (one of your best!). A good (lost) love song...
Well sung. Sincere.
Cool BAND.
Good mix.
Nice video (I think I fell in love with one of your girlfriends)

VERY much enjoyed the jazzier side of BabuMusic.

fj

Marty this is an outstanding jazz song!
Super vocal and lyrics.
Great mix.
I really liked those vibes!
IMHO this is your best to date!

Marty, spent over 20 years playing jazz (and only jazz) very badly. I might have kept it up if I did it this well. Ha! Everything sounds great. This style really suits you, keep it up!

Good vocal, clever and engaging write, nice arrangement.

Nice vibes, too!

Marty,

Nice throwback crooner tune, and a change up from you that hits the strike zone completely. You do the vocal well . . . your tone fits is just right, in my opinion. Really could be something right out of the 30’s or 40’s. The production elements all sound good to me. Really quite well done. Love the Vibes soloist—it gives the tune a great . . . err . . . vibe? Good stuff!

Best regards,

Deej

Thanks you very much, AT! I always enjoy your comments in all of the forums here. Very knowledgeable and helpful.

Thanks, Bob Dean. Ok, I'm gonna cut out that Bob Dean crap. David Snyder's song has got me hooked.

Thanks, Tom. Hey, I was thinking of ya yesterday as I wrote a song about vanlifers called See You Down The Road. Look for it at supermarket counters by Christmas.

The new master of the 7th.
I delayed listening to this...wondering how long I could pass it by...experiments in delayed gratification.
Cool arrangement around a very nice set of chords.
I do miss your bass playing on this but BIAB does a fine job.
The vibes are excellent - both the feel & the instrument.
I love the MJQ becasue of the vibes.
More Marty made magic.

Thanks, Floyd. I know what you mean, but don't call her ONE of my GIRLFRIENDS.

Thanks, Mario. I'd love to hear Charlie Parker wail on it.

Thanks, DC Ron. Yeah, I love playng walking lines. Always wanted to find a guitarist who would play BeBop songs. Still, this song needs an upright bass, which I no longer own, and BiaB has a bunch of good ones.

Smooth! Swings are right in our wheelhouse and this is a nice one.

Great band and the vibes were perfecto.
That walking bass definitely got Bud's attention
Excellent vocal and mix.

The solo scene reminded us of your photos.
The Mona Lisa set it all up so well and that heart shape fire ring was very effective.

Babu Music is on a roll!

J&B

Marty

A fun jazzy ride. Nice video and engaging song.

Great work.

Peter

Hi Marty.

This is my kind of music. I love the laid-back, swing-jazz feel of the late-1940s and early-1950s. This fits into that genre really nicely.
There is lots of musicianship evident in all aspects of this composition. It's a credit to your skills.
You're a talented man!

All the best,
--Noel

Marty,

Your new genre! You are now a bluesy jazzman! Your vocal fits in here like a glove and man you did a super job with this! The tune is a pleasure to listen to. You will have to do more songs in this style in the future!
I have a feeling that you got a kick out of doing this one!

Thanks, T

Thanks, David. BiaB had a great background vibe player, but I had to bring in the big gun for the solo.

AH, Deej, my baseball reference guy. And I see your newest has something to do with basketball. Thanks a lot, Deej!

Hi, Ray. Even a couple 2s and 9s mixed in (9-2=7). Do you have an upright bass? I could use you (in a good way). You're right about MJQ, especially MIlt Jackson. He had a more looser, jazzier and bluesy feel than Lionel Hampton.

S-l-o-w jazz...so cool...your eclectic side is showing again Marty...at first I was wondering, "who is this guy singing?'...the range, texture and softness of the vox threw me for a second...this is super!...I hope this will be on your album...its uniqueness is a great chance to show off your versatility...hey give us some bluegrass next time round!

It's way too jazzy for my personal taste, but man, I LOVE your vocals in it.
I see a second career as a jazz singer for you

Thanks, you two!! Yeah, I gotta get me another upright. "Something in her smile" said get Mona in there. On a roll until I hit a rock --no, that'll be alright. Rock 'n' Roll!

Thank you, Peter.

Thank you, Noel!

Haha. Yeah, I had fun. Thanks, Torrey. Genres are only words record stores invented. It's good to color outside the lines occasionally.

Marty, Your vocals fit this genre like a glove! The chord choices are spot-on and inspire me to think out of the 1-4-5 box. Is the cool solo that sounds like a xylophone actually the 'vibes' listed in your instruments?

Dewey

Really nice work Marty!

Great chord progression and arrangement. Love the sound!

Hi Marty excellent vocal great choice of real tracks thanks for sharing FMM

Hi Marty.
Are you dancing down the street like Gene Kelly in this one,
or sitting at the piano with a cigarette between your lips?

Nice one

Vic

Classic jazz ballad complemented with Marty's mystery vibe! Everything is just perfect, melody, chords, the band, the vibes solo, the singer. But the true beauty is in the lyrics. Such vivid images of inner fire turn into a movie in front of my eyes (even without seeing the colorful video with attractive looking ladies).

Janne

Thanks, Dan. Funny you said that about Bluegrass. Please stay tuned.

Ha! Thanks, Brain. There's an expression I heard guitar players say when satisfied with their tuning: "Close enough for jazz." That's not true for the vocalist, so... not me.

Thanks, Dewey. Yep, vibraphone and xylaphone are quite different, but you got it.

Thanks, David!

Gorgeous song and production, Marty. I'll be the video took yonks to put together. I've only once used Creative Commons footage for a video and found it a pain getting it altogether and timing the images to the music. I'll never do it again!

Love it Marty!!! Never heard you do one in this style, but you do it VERY well!! Personally, I love the way you sing!! Take care. Greg

Thanks for saying so, Eric.

Well, if he had found the girl again, he might've learned to enjoy the rain. But obsessing without the potential he imagined, his lamenting piano music with swirling smoke was inevitable.
Thanks, Vic.

Thanks, WaoMan Chay. Man, you're right about curating vidz for songs. Not much creative fun there.

Wow, Greg! Thanks! Coming from one of my all-time favorite singers (and I meant that), that means a lot.

I see your expanding your repertoires of style. Cool. Smooth. A fave for me.

Cool change up Marty. Loved the bass lines. Very cool groove. Super vocal and lyric. Well done

More Marty Magic coming soon?

The first words that come to mind are suave and satisfying. I don't know if you've heard of Snooky Lansom from the late 40s and early 50s, but this one reminded me of him. Yeah, I'm nearly an antique!

This style suits your voice so perfectly. This is just so good. What a treat for the ears. You're a talent machine, my friend!

Alan

No mystery here, Marty; the vibe is good.
This is a clever, catchy song that swings in its own relaxed groove.
I enjoyed the lyrics which kept me interested all the way to the end.
The laidback vocals sat right in the pocket.
Mike

Thanks, Scott. Really glad you liked it.

Thanks, Scott. Yeah, BiaB has excellent bassists, and I'm glad I don't have to go out and buy a new upright.

Hello, Alan. Hope you are well. Thanks for giving this a listen, and especially for that terrific review.

Thank you, Mike. Man, I'm so glad you are doing well.