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First of all, THANK YOU to EVERYONE who commented on my last effort, the Brahms arrangement. I've been away from the forum for a little while, and (although I did read and take on board everyone's comments) didn't get to thank everybody - and I don't want to bump up the song again, so ... thanks  Here's something I cooked up the other day ... it's a little experimental, to say the least, but see what you think. It's either useless, mediocre, or a masterpiece, of that I'm sure  A New Start THE BAND: ****** Song Summary ************* Title: 27 October 2024 File:27 October 2024.SGU Key=D , Tempo 60, Length (m:s)=4:48 No intro. 68 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 68. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody Soloist track has 359 notes, Soloist harmony is < no harmony >(0) Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Style is _SKIES.STY (Skies Slow 12-8 RnB Blues) RealTracks in style: 1922:Bass, Electric, TexasBluesRockSlow12-8 Sw 060 RealTracks in style: 4291:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm RnBSlow12-8Kevin Sw 060 RealTracks in style: 3994:Organ, Soloist BluesSlow128Charles Sw 060 RealDrums in style:Soul60sSlow128^1-a:Hat & Snare , b:Ride & Snare ******************* Messed around with it until I was figuratively blue in the face, in Mixcraft Pro Studio 10.5 . See what you think?
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James, like what you've done here. Solid instrument choices, interesting changes/modulation, cohesive arrangement. The challenge (for me) with long BiaB instrumentals is finding the musical narrative with the lead instruments. This is especially noticeable (to me) with longer pieces. So I'd say this is much better than "mediocre" but short of a "masterpiece". Enjoyed my listen!
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Hi, James. It's genius! Genius, I tell you! Well, not quite. But it's certainly listenable, and it's got some of your signature chord changes to boot. Like Ron, I enjoyed my listen as well.
-- David Cuny My virtual singer development blogVocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?BiaB 2025 | Windows 11 | Reaper | Way too many VSTis.
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A nice track, James. Good mix - all instruments are bright and clear.
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James,
That was a great listen. I particularly like the organ. A really nice sound and completely pulls the track together. Mix is excellent as well.
So nicely done.
Bob
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Something you cooked up, like an intricate meal...all spicy and tasty.
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Your mixing skills, as well as your vocal recording chops, have really improved.
This, as mentioned, has some of your signature changes despite the different sounds. I think you did a fab job.
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DC Ron: thanks for listening! This was never going to be a "masterpiece" - and you're spot on, it's hard to keep someone's attention in an instrumental which lasts as long as this one does. That said, I'm really happy you still enjoyed listening to it - that's what matters to me Thanks again! David Cuny: haha!!! I'm glad you enjoyed listening to it, genius or otherwise floyd: thanks. Really glad you liked it! Bob: thanks for listening! I'm particularly glad you liked the organ, as that was the hardest thing to do (I found) in this piece ... it kept veering off the chords I wrote, underneath its solo! So, if you like it, it means I did a good enough job of making it make sense Thanks again BYOBand: thanks Did my best to make "diners" happy! Ray: thank you. Just had to write something a little bit more complex than my usual, albeit, as you say, with my "signature progressions" thrown in. Next, something simpler and more melodic, I hope. Let's see ... but thank you so much for listening and for taking the time to comment!
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Hi James,
Yes this is a new start for you and it is a very good start.
Interesting but excellent chord progression for a blues song - brilliant.
To nit pick what I found lacking was a common lead line, experience talking as I have been there done that myself.
Great mix - gotta love a song with a B3 in it!
I really enjoyed this.
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I like the way it starts and then the organ kicks in to lift it.
Nicely mixed, James.
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Cool sounding track. You changed the parts at the right moments to keeps the piece moving.
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HI, James. Thought I lost ya, man. Yesterday I seached the members list and freaked when I couldn't find James Delsono. Duh! Man, this is such a well written piece. This could be a standard for after-hour jams where only the most capable musicians show up to play. This one can only be considered in the great, greater, greatest debate. I listened and the more I learn about you the more I thought that was you playing the organ solo. Loved it, musician17.
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Great stuff James. Really liked it. It's different than your usual, but still has those signature cord progressions of yours. I really liked how you pulled this one together. You kept it interesting throughout and I thought it was a great mix.
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Mario: thank you You're always totally honest, yet always constructive and supportive. Thank you! Vic: thank you! Ezekiel's Storm: thanks glad you liked it! Marty: aww, thanks! I wish I could play the organ like that! Thanks so much for such ever so kind words! Brad: thanks
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