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Hi, I've been thinking of doing this one for the lo[font:Arial Black]ngest time, finally I did it. Almost like a tong and cheek tune but I liked it so, here it is:[/font]
Bond movie night [/font]

Style is _SURFTOM.STY (Classic Surf w/ Tom Drums)

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RealTracks in song: 4254:Horn Section, Background SoulFunkyChris Ev 105
RealTracks in style: 2575:Guitar, Electric, BackgroundSoloist SurfRock16thsBrent Ev 165
RealDrums in Song:SurfRockDoubleFour: a: Snare, Ride b: Snare, HiHat

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Hi Mike
Your tune took me straight there, even imaging Ursula Undress walking out of the surf.
Hearing all those iconic surfing’ sixties sounds left me ‘stirred but not shaken’.
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Mike, As soon as I heard the double snare hits I was right there at the opening credits of the newest Bond movie. Great soundtrack idea and brought to life under your skillful hands. Well done, Tom

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Thank you guys, always appreciate it. Yes, Ursula, the first Bond girl, a knock off.

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Mike,

I like it - a lot! That opening is some real ear candy! You kept the theme spot-on throughout the song. Nice work with the horns - and that baritone guitar just sings "James Bond is here".

Perfectly mixed for a great listen. Nuice work!

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Really enjoyed the combo/arrangement, the topic-typical chords, rolling drums.. and sound..great work!


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Definitely sounds like an (old) Bond movie theme, well done.
I would prefer a bit of dynamic variation, playing at the same (high-) level all the time makes it a bit tiring after a while.

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Oh, man, I'm so glad you did, Mike. Yeah, this is Bond Meets Funicello and The Ventures. Great arrangement. I can almost visualize the images shown during the credits. So much excitement in both the cheeks and tongue.


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Thanks for your reviews guys. I'm glad you all enjoyed it.

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Mike,

Wow! That's an epic production. Outstanding mix as well!

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Hehehe.

Nice mashup!

I suspect that Andrew mean "Ursula Andress". Or maybe "Undress" was intentional. laugh

She was a knockout. wink


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Originally Posted by dcuny
I suspect that Andrew mean "Ursula Andress". Or maybe "Undress" was intentional. laugh She was a knockout. wink
Freudian slip?

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Well, she didn't leave much to imagination...

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Mike,
That was a fun listen. Lots of energy. Solid composition. Surf inspired styles are so underappreciated. I think drums are a bit hot in the mix, otherwise listens well. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you Misha, glad you liked it.

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Mike, this is fantastic.
I agree with Marty as this sounds like James Bond meeting Annette Funicello at a beach party were the Ventures were playing!
Loved everything about this one!


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Hi Mario, thanks for listening.
Cheers!!

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