I felt like doing a Christmas instrumental that would put a tap in my toe so I put a few musicians together and here is the results of what they gave me.
Sonny

Rockin' Sleigh Ride

All RealTracks + midi
Style - EXCITE1.sty
Drums - Nashville Even 8 - Brian Fallen
Bass - 1522 - Mark Hill
Solo Guitar - 1172 - Brent Mason
Guitar 1 - 698 - Mike Durham
Guitar 2 - 998 - Mark Matejka
Pad - 1278 - Blair Masters
Sax - 716 - Tom Keenlyside
Midi


HP AMD Athlon(tm)II B28 processor with 3.4 GHz 16GB ram - Mixcraft 6 DAW with Waves Diamond effects - 32" Westinghouse flat screen monitor - Focusrite Saffire Pro 14 interface - Studio Projects B1 mic Sony MDR 7506 and Sennheiser HD 202 headphones - 2014 BIAB.

Rockin' Tune Sonny!!! I really love the changes, and the band kept pace very well. Great feel and energy. Fun listen!! Take care. Greg

Well done Sonny!
One small nit though: the initial midi melody tune could have used a little bit of delay.
Apart from that, very enjoyable

Sonny, You sure know how to get that huge sound. The sax sounds terrific. I like the chord progression. Rock on Santa! Tom

Hi Sonny,

nice Christmas rocker. I like the
chord progression. Great solos.
Christmas song with a difference.
Enjoyed that.

Guenter

Very cool song, Sonny.

Great mix. A good listen. Loved that opening.

floyd

Thanks Greg, it was just something to do without getting into writing lyrics or recording a vocal. This time of year it is hard (for me) to schedule someone to record vocals. Merry Christmas!
Sonny

Thanks Rob & Anne-Marie, I took your advice and added a little delay on the midi part which I agree does sound better. Thanks for the advice. Let me know if I did not add enough. Merry Christmas!

Sonny
I appreciate you listening Tom and thanks for the kind words of encouragement. I read your comments on how you achieve such a professional sound and I have always used the Waves LinMB like you but I'm not able to get the sound that you do...I guess it's the Pro Logic that makes the difference (lol). Maybe someday I will get there. Merry Christmas!
Sonny

Thanks Guenter, I am always happy to hear from you. Yeah it is different but I enjoy doing different things.
Merry Christmas!
Sonny

Thanks Floyd, the opening was actually something I had thought about doing for another song but I said what the
heck and used it for this song. I am glad that you dropped in to listen and give me your feedback. Merry Christmas!

Rockin Sleigh ride indeed. Very cool song. Well done

+1 from me,
good Xmas tune

best wishes to all

Alyn

Great rockin' sound.
I like this tune, very energy in it.

Merry Christmas

Sergio

Super job Sonny! A Christmas song with some attitude, loved it.

Thanks Scott for listening and for your comments. Merry Christmas!
Sonny

Thanks Alyn for the kind words. Merry Christmas!
Sonny

Thanks Sergio for your feedback. Merry Christmas!
Sonny

Thanks Mario it's always good to hear from you. Merry Christmas!
Sonny

Great intro and big fun all the way through!

Nice production to go with it.

Enjoyed the spin!!

J&B

Thanks Janice & Bud for the kind words. Merry Christmas!
Sonny

+1 Merry Christmas!

Thanks Josie, Merry Christmas!
Sonny

Pretty Rockin's Man!! It put a smile on my face!!!!

Thanks David, I just wanted to do something upbeat that would be an instrumental and BIAB sure has what it takes to do just about anything that you desire. Merry Christmas!
Sonny

rocks steady.

Nice work. Sounds good to me.

Thanks Herb,
By the way, I agree with you on the Christmas in America reply that you made. I could not bring myself to reply to what was said by the writer of that song because I would not be able to be as polite as you. In my opinion, he has been totally mislead about the south and guns as you so eloquently put it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts to him.
Sonny

Hi Sonny,

Very engaging indeed! Loved the sax. Lots of energy and good vibrations all the way through. If this doesn't get listeners inspired with the Christmas spirit, nothing will!

Happy Christmas!
Noël

Thanks Noël, good to hear from you.
Sonny