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This is a cover by Colors in Motion but the problem I had was I couldn’t find a drum pattern in BiaB that worked so I used a drum pad instead. My request for better search capability is here.

RealDrums Search Request

Because there is no BiaB content (or any computer generated stems) in this song, the need for “humanizing” is not needed. In fact, you might say this is humanizing on steroids 😊

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Steve, absolutely your best to date.
Super mix and instrumentation!
Keep up the good work.
Loved it!


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I really like sounds and polyphony.
Original and very well done.
Laurent

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Originally Posted by MarioD
Steve, absolutely your best to date.
Super mix and instrumentation!
Keep up the good work.
Loved it!
Thanks so much Mario.
My doubts on this one came from not having computer generated drums, I'm sure the tempo is all over the place.
In any event, glad you liked it.


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Originally Posted by laurent4114
I really like sounds and polyphony.
Original and very well done.
Laurent
Hey Laurent, thanks for the listen and glad you liked it.
Thanks also for re-introducing me to the term polyphony.

From Wikipedia:
Polyphony is a type of musical texture consisting of two or more simultaneous lines of independent melody, as opposed to a musical texture with just one voice or a texture with one dominant melodic voice accompanied by chords. Within the context of the Western musical tradition, the term polyphony is usually used to refer to music of the late Middle Ages and Renaissance.

And I happen to like the British band Renaissance wink


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Nicely done.
A very "modern" sounding track. Well mixed.

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Steve, very cinematic and cool. This would make a great soundtrack for a movie sequence. All of your instruments sound great and have their own place in the mix, which is very clean. Wouldn't worry about your tempo. Bassist have better timing than drummers eight days a week. (Kidding, drummers!) Ha!


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Originally Posted by floyd jane
Nicely done.
A very "modern" sounding track. Well mixed.

fj
Hey thanks Floyd! I always appreciate your feedback.

As for the mix, I tried to apply your advice from the last one you commented on.
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Steve,

Love the contemporary feel of this track. Also, an excellent mix.

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Originally Posted by DC Ron
Steve, very cinematic and cool. This would make a great soundtrack for a movie sequence. All of your instruments sound great and have their own place in the mix, which is very clean. Wouldn't worry about your tempo. Bassist have better timing than drummers eight days a week. (Kidding, drummers!) Ha!
Hey Ron, thanks for the listen and kind review.
Your joking comment about drummers really gave me a good laugh laugh


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Cool groove; Love the drum track and the bass lines. Pretty melody as well.


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Originally Posted by Bass Thumper
... This is a cover ...
... Because there is no BiaB content...
Dear Mr. Thumber!

You have just been reported to the forum administration for violating the rules.
Next time you will be banned from the forum.
This is the FINAL WARNING!

...

...

[ smile hehehe laugh ]


I like your song, it has a nice relaxing, almost calming eastern vibe that I like.
Despite your attempts to mess up the timing, it still sounds a bit MIDI-ish at some places.
But it still has a lot of charm, so there's no real reason to change that.

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Originally Posted by Scott C
Cool groove; Love the drum track and the bass lines. Pretty melody as well.
Hey Scott,
I always appreciate your comments, thanks for listening.
--Steve


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Originally Posted by B.D.Thomas
Originally Posted by Bass Thumper
... This is a cover ...
... Because there is no BiaB content...
Dear Mr. Thumber!
[ smile hehehe laugh ]
BD, you've got a great sense of humor, I see now why there are so many wrinkles in your brain(image) smile

Glad you enjoyed it.
--Steve


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Very nice Steve. I thought it was a very well done production and I really liked the bass throughout.

Brad

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This is cool, Steve. Sounds nice.

You were in fact successful in nearly copying the sound and all of the melodic notes of the original, which I listened to.

Mission accomplished there. Now, for the Elephant in the Room.

Any thoughts on the covers rule? Is there a reason you think it should only apply in certain cases--but not here? Like I would love to cover Hey Jude and stuff but they say you can't.

It is a genuine question Steve, and you know I love your stuff so don't take offense. I am not grandma. Just interested to know your thoughts. When they say "no covers," how do you read that, and do you think it does not apply here?. If so, why? Again, real question. If people start flooding the forum with covers, that would be a problem for PG. Well, if Steve can do it and get away with it...

See what I mean?

So, how do you see this?

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Steve,

You've captured a contemporary sound with this excellent tune! Nicely done!

Alan

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Originally Posted by Brad Williams
Very nice Steve. I thought it was a very well done production and I really liked the bass throughout.

Brad
Thanks Brad.
Glad you enjoyed it.


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Originally Posted by David Snyder
This is cool, Steve. Sounds nice.

You were in fact successful in nearly copying the sound and all of the melodic notes of the original, which I listened to.

Mission accomplished there. Now, for the Elephant in the Room.
David, thanks for the listen and review.
You are right. I failed to read the guidelines.
Any idea of the logic behind the no-covers rule?


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Originally Posted by Al-David
Steve,

You've captured a contemporary sound with this excellent tune! Nicely done!

Alan
Many thanks Alan.
I appreciate the listen and feedback.


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