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Peaceful Easy Feeling Sit back in your easy chair, lay on your back looking at the stars, or lay by an ocean, creek, or lake and let your mind wonder. The harp and piano are MIDI loops from the MA Thinker series: Harp - Kontakt - Amadeous - Harp Piano - EZKeys2 - Session Grand - Basic BiaB style - Pop Ballad w/Symphony I only used the string and bass tracks and converted them to MIDI: Strings - Kontakt - Amadeous - Full String Ensemble Bass - Kontakt - Amadeous -Basses I am playing the nylon string guitar and via my breath and keyboard controllers the Swam Bassoon. As always all comments are welcomed.
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So you're doing an Eagles cover? It's one of our fav tunes. Oops ... not a cover  "sit back in your easy chair, lay on your back looking at the stars, or lay by an ocean, creek, or lake and let your mind wonder." Something we all could do more off. At least me (Bud) as Janice is a master of it. Man, what a perfect description. It so well fits all those scenarios. The nylon and bassoon are great choices for the mellow vibe and, per ususal, well peformed. We watch a lot of mellow nature shows and this would be an outstanding background track for them. Your choice of sounds for the midi tracks is always excellent. Nice indeed. J&B
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Mario this is BEAUTIFUL.
Oh how I wish I could compose something like this, it just pulls you right in and wraps it's arms around you in a lovely warm gentle hug!
It put me in mind of the theme tune from the movie 'Local Hero', Going Home by Mark Knopfler.... One of my favourite tunes.
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Hi, Mario. Very nice! I'm a big fan of the bassoon, so it's always nice to hear it get the love it deserves. Nice work on the guitar as well.
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So you're doing an Eagles cover? It's one of our fav tunes. Oops ... not a cover "sit back in your easy chair, lay on your back looking at the stars, or lay by an ocean, creek, or lake and let your mind wonder." Something we all could do more off. At least me (Bud) as Janice is a master of it. Man, what a perfect description. It so well fits all those scenarios. The nylon and bassoon are great choices for the mellow vibe and, per ususal, well peformed. We watch a lot of mellow nature shows and this would be an outstanding background track for them. Your choice of sounds for the midi tracks is always excellent. Nice indeed. J&B Thanx so much Janice and Bud. My problem with laying down is that no matter where I am I fall to sleep! I'm glad that you liked it.
My wife had her driving test today.
She got 8 out of 10.
The other 2 jumped out of the way!
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Mario this is BEAUTIFUL.
Oh how I wish I could compose something like this, it just pulls you right in and wraps it's arms around you in a lovely warm gentle hug!
It put me in mind of the theme tune from the movie 'Local Hero', Going Home by Mark Knopfler.... One of my favourite tunes.
Wonderful sir👍 Thanx so much Pete for this wonderful review. I'm sure that if you tried you could compose a song like this. If I can do it anyone can.
My wife had her driving test today.
She got 8 out of 10.
The other 2 jumped out of the way!
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
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Hi, Mario. Very nice! I'm a big fan of the bassoon, so it's always nice to hear it get the love it deserves. Nice work on the guitar as well. Thanx David. I also like those double reed instruments. Thanx for the guitar comment also.
My wife had her driving test today.
She got 8 out of 10.
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Mario,
You compose some of the most beautiful pieces of music… This is one to listen to over and over again.
Bob
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Hi Mario,
Yes I agree - a good piece for a nature TV program - well done.
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Thanks, Mario. I needed that. Seems so many are succumbing to the darkness and cold-heartedness in the world these days instead of focusing their attention on the gentle meanderings of a beautiful composition. It was soo short!
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Thanks, Mario. I needed that. Seems so many are succumbing to the darkness and cold-heartedness in the world these days instead of focusing their attention on the gentle meanderings of a beautiful composition. It was soo short! Thanx Beth. I agree that "so many are succumbing to the darkness and cold-heartedness in the world these days". I'm glad that my little song helped even if it was only for a couple of minutes.
My wife had her driving test today.
She got 8 out of 10.
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Beautiful instrumental, Mario. I so wish there was more woodwind in BiaB as I'd love to be creating with bassoon, oboe, piccolo, et al. The Swam bassoon in this is perfect for the piece.
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Beautiful instrumental, Mario. I so wish there was more woodwind in BiaB as I'd love to be creating with bassoon, oboe, piccolo, et al. The Swam bassoon in this is perfect for the piece. Thanx Chay. I really like thos e Swam VSTis.
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I'm not sure music can get more relaxing than THAT.
Beautifully done.
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I'm not sure music can get more relaxing than THAT.
Beautifully done.
fj Thanx so much Floyd. I'm glad you liked it.
My wife had her driving test today.
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Loved that bassoon, Maestro Swami! You're a marvel with midi!
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Loved that bassoon, Maestro Swami! You're a marvel with midi! Thanx so much Bob. I also like the sound of a bassoon as well as other double reed instruments.
My wife had her driving test today.
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The other 2 jumped out of the way!
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Fabulous song, Mario. Peaceful and easy for sure. Love your scoring and the impressive-without-being-flashy feeling you've achieved. Every note serves the song beautifully. Well done, sir!
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Fabulous song, Mario. Peaceful and easy for sure. Love your scoring and the impressive-without-being-flashy feeling you've achieved. Every note serves the song beautifully. Well done, sir! Thanx so much Ron. And thanx for noticing my arrangement. I appreciate it.
My wife had her driving test today.
She got 8 out of 10.
The other 2 jumped out of the way!
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What a nice surprise! I was waiting for one of my favourite songs by the Eagles, but you painted your own nice relaxing sound picture. Would suit as a movie soundtrack.
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