Two Shades Of Sorrow

I entered this is the Style Pak 5 competition (Jazz). Working on another, when I get a chance. Hope you enjoy it.


****** Song Summary - Two Shades Of Sorrow ******
Title: _SMOOTHY Demo - Smoothie Soul and Smooth Ballad
File:Two Shades Of Sorrow.SGU
Key=Fm , Tempo 65, Length (m:s)=2:42


Style is _SMOOTHY.STY (Smoothie Soul and Smooth Ballad)

RealTracks in style: 908:Bass, Electric, SmoothBallad Ev16 065
RealTracks in style: 2808:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm SoulfulPop16thsMike Ev16 065
RealTracks in style: 1072:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm SmoothJazzBallad Ev16 065
RealTracks in style: 1543:Synth Pad, PopBelieve Ev16 065
RealTracks in song: 1061:Sax, Soprano, Soloist SmoothJazzBallad Ev16 065 (Bluesy)
RealDrums in style: SmoothJazzBallad^3-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Sidestick, Ride

No extras or secret sauce ... just what BIAB gave me.

Alan,

This is beautiful... A lot of feeling in this song and arrangement - great mix as well. Everything breathes just right.

Bob

Nice changes and arrangement. I especially like the interaction of the guitar and the sax.

Good stuff, Alan, best of luck in the contest!

Very nice, Alan. Solid mix. Terrific listen.

fj

Well that is about as smooth as you can get. Great music, flawlessly put together. I really enjoyed listening.

Dave

one word...EXCELLENT

Really nice! BIAB is so awesome, even when you just let it 'run free' like this!
Did I hear you sneak in a nice diminished chord somewhere? Gave it an unexpected interesting twist.
Thanks for sharing, Alan, and looking forward to your next submission as well.

Hi Bob,

Thank you very much. I'm delighted it sits nicely in your ears. Thanks for letting me know. best to you.

Alan

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the nice comments. I wondered if possibly the left channel guitar was a little too much. Thanks for verifying the balance id okay. Much appreciated.

Alan

Hi Floyd,

Thanks a bunch. As i told Dave, I thought maybe the guitar was a bit much. Apparently it's okay. Thanks for chiming in with your comments. Much appreciated.

Alan

Thank you very much, Dave. So glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate your comments.

Alan

Hello Graham,

Well that one word says a lot. Thank you very much!

Alan

Hi@!

Thanks for the listen and very kind comments. I'm a big fan of using diminished chords, where appropriate, to add a little character to the song. Another chord I use when I can is the minor 11th. I use it primarily where a 1-2m-5 progression would be common. I simply use the m11 to replace the 2m and 5 chords. the minor 11th is so similar to a 5 chord that it's a perfect melding of the two. probably way more than you wanted to know. Thanks again.

Alan

Alan

Nicely done a really soothing jazz instrumental that sounds great.
Good luck in the competition with this pretty piece.

Peter

Alan,
A fine, smooth vehicle for that sax.
Nice changes and the mix sounds very good on my headphones.

Robert

Very cool tune Alan. Loved the sax

Nice work again Al!
That saxophone sounds great and we have to say we also love the .Styles Pack 5

Man, you own these BiaB instrumentals! That is so nicely done.

I'm sure we've often used the word but again, "CLASSY."

Best to you re the contest!

J&B

Hi Alan,

This is a wonderful listen! Smooth, classy and mixed really well. I hope this does your proud in the competition! I reckon that you have a set of the finest ears going when it comes to composing in this genre. Whenever I listen to your smooth jazz works, I always sit here transfixed. Your musicality shines.

My best wishes to you and Di,
Noel

P.S. I love this title!

That was very nice Alan! It's such a big clean sound with a great arrangement! That Sax is the ONLY choice for this! Perfect! Thanks, Torrey

Hello, Alan

Very nice and sweet jazz ballad!
You have proved that such a beautiful solo is generated when the chord progression is properly input to BIAB.
This tune is a splendid example.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Thank you so much, Peter. i sincerely appreciate those very kind words.

Alan

Robert,

Thank you for those really nice words. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for letting me know.

Alan

Hi Scott,

Thank you. I'm delighted you liked it. And yeah, that sax came out pretty good. best to you.

Alan

Hey Guys!

Yeah, the sax worked out pretty good. I've been having pretty good luck with the sax RTs lately. I really like those new styles, too. Thank you very much.

Alan

Hi Folks,

Was without Internet for 5 or 6 days, so a little slow getting back to answer comments.

Not sure if I "own" them, but they've turned out pretty good for the most part. (You haven't heard the ones that didn't make the cut!) I never tire of hearing "classy" in reference to any of my music. That's a wonderful comment and I truly appreciate it. many thanks for the listen and terrific words!

Alan

Noel,

I'm always at a loss when I reply to your wonderful reviews of my music. You make an old heart (and body) feel great! I truly cannot explain why this genre comes so naturally for me as I never played it professionally - around the house quite a bit, though. I've always been a h8uge fan of folks like Brook Benton, Dizzy Gillespe, Lou Ralls, Lionel Hampton, Henry Mancini and the old Tommy Dorsey & Glen Miller music.

Somehow, the chords just fall in place. I'm so glad you enjoy my music. And that goes both ways.

Hope all is well with you. Di and I think of you often. Wishing you the very best.

ALan & Di

Torrey,

You are always very kind with your comments on my music. Coming from the superbly talented artist and performer you are, that's so gratifying. Thank you so much.

And yes, the sax was the only instrument that "told the story" for this one. I tried trumpet, guitar and trombone - there was no doubt the sax was the right choice. I'm delighted you agree. Wishing you the best,

Alan

Hi Shigeki,

Thank you so much! If I had even half your composition talent, I'd be in music heaven! I appreciate your kindness - thank you.

Alan

SOOOOOOOOOOOO SWEEEEEEEEET!! A delicious treat for the ears! I like it better than Kenny G! Nice one Alan!! Take care. Greg

Thank you, Greg!

Perhaps better than Kenny G, you say? I'll take that any day! I'm more than delighted you liked it. Means a bunch coming from you. I always appreciate your comments and seriously consider any suggestions you might have. Nice to know this one stands okay as is. Again, many thanks and best to you.

Alan

Sounds awesome,

in my book you're a winner!

best of luck in the contest

Kenny

Thank you, Kenny! I really appreciate that. So glad you enjoyed it. I just love playing around with the various Styles and RTs. You never know what might happen! Again, many thanks. best to you.

Alan