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Hi folks, here's my new tune. Hope you all like it.
[b]https://www.reverbnation.com/cubanpete7/song/31606384-aint-the-same-without-you
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Nice work on this Mike - it flows beautifully, and I like how classy it sounds. The groove is on point, and the mix sounds professional as well.

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Stunning. This is right up my alley ... and Deryk's found the perfect word above: it really does sound classy. It really does flow and it takes me back. Thank you so much for sharing this one ... my day is better for having heard it.

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Mike B.....

I do like what you have done with this one.
Easy listening, not too busy and love that old 40's/50's laid back style.

What I do hear?....some appropriate lyrics sung by Noel Adams.
His singing style would truly compliment this song.

I checked out a couple of your other ones and they are well done too for this genre.
Very appealing to the ear.

Well done.....

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Hi, 'cubanpete'...

This composition of yours, Ain't The Same Without You, is an elegant thing to listen to, a ballroom dancer's dream. The instruments -- the hushed rhythm of the drums brushwork, the calm, elegant bounce of the bassline, and, in particular, the piano that sounds as though it's accompanying a singer -- have an amazing, human-feeling presence and sound. Were they Real Tracks? Regardless, even the details of the production such as the 'just enough' application of reverb, lent a wide, spacious ambience to the presentation.

It's a fine example of how jazz music can be both 'cool, and 'warm', at the same time.

Sincerely,

LOREN

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Cool, classy and sophisticated yet very approachable for all.

Excellent all the way around...

Would enjoy hearing what tracks you used.

Great mix also!

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Sorry, I should have posted the tracks, sometimes forget to do that. We should do this for the sake of educating others about the tracks, VST's etc.

Style is ZZJAZZ.STY (Jazz Swing Style)
BassCustom Synth is Synth/Plugin Loaded
PianoCustom Synth is Hi-Q 001 01 Piano, Acoustic, Grand Sforzando.tgs
StringsCustom Synth is Synth/Plugin Loaded
MelodyCustom Synth is Synth/Plugin Loaded
SoloistCustom Synth is Synth/Plugin Loaded
Style MIDI Instruments are : Acoustic String Bass (33), Acoustic Piano (1),
RealTracks in song: 2953:Strings, Rhythm JazzBalladPads Sw 060 (Held)
RealDrums [in Song:JazzSwingLewis^01-a:Brushes, Snare , b:Brushes Swirl, Busy Snare

Thanks you all for the comments and for the time to listen.

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Hi Mike,

Well that's about as cool a track as you'll ever hear. Ol' Nat would be proud of this one.

Great job.

Martin


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