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Mario's HouseWe have a rule that on one's birthday one gets to do whatever one wants to do. So last Friday I sat at my computer and came up with this song. BiaB Style Charm Slow Jazz Ballad Multi Tempo - 60 BPM Bass - Ample Bass - Upright Piano - EZKeys2 - Upright - 70's Ballad Guitar - Kontakt - Soundprop - Jass L4 V2 Drums - SSD-5 - Deluxe 2 - Jazz Brushes I am playing my Jay Turser Jazz Box guitar and via my breath and keyboard controllers the Swam Trumpet. All comments are welcomed.
Dad, how will I know when I've become an adult.
When your day is ruined because they rearranged the grocery store.
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Sounds like a walk down a little up street in the 1950’s, Mario.
Nicely moody.
Vic
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Mario,
Beautiful, jazzy and atmospheric...
Loved it!
Bob
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Superb smokey feel throughout, and lovely playing. Nice articulation and tone on the guitar. Cool trumpet, too. Love this stuff.
Sounds like you had a great day!
DC Ron
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Hi Mario!
I know what Style you used for this one - birthday style! What a relaxing, contemplative piece. I could picture myself leaning back in a chair after consuming a generous slice of birthday cake, crumbs down my jumper, and a glass of Bailey’s Irish Cream. Loved it.
Andrew
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Beautiful slow easy jazz Mario.
Love how you made the Swam Trumpet sound so real.
Very enjoyable music to listen to!
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I'm not really a big Jazz fan, but this song has such a nice "late-at-night-in-a-smoky-bar" vibe that I _really_ like it.
Happy belated birthday, Mario!
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Sounds like a walk down a little up street in the 1950’s, Mario.
Nicely moody.
Vic Thanx Vic. I love the jazz from the 50's and 60's. Miles, Coltrane, Wes, and The Bird just to name a few.
Dad, how will I know when I've become an adult.
When your day is ruined because they rearranged the grocery store.
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Mario,
Beautiful, jazzy and atmospheric...
Loved it!
Bob Thanx Bob, I'm glad you liked it.
Dad, how will I know when I've become an adult.
When your day is ruined because they rearranged the grocery store.
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Superb smokey feel throughout, and lovely playing. Nice articulation and tone on the guitar. Cool trumpet, too. Love this stuff.
Sounds like you had a great day! Thanx Ron. Yes, I had a great day for an old guy!
Dad, how will I know when I've become an adult.
When your day is ruined because they rearranged the grocery store.
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Hi Mario!
I know what Style you used for this one - birthday style! What a relaxing, contemplative piece. I could picture myself leaning back in a chair after consuming a generous slice of birthday cake, crumbs down my jumper, and a glass of Bailey’s Irish Cream. Loved it.
Andrew You got me Andrew. I just spend 2 hours looking in BiaB for the birthday style and I don't have it! Actually it was a pizza with a pepperoni on my t-shirt and a bottle of beer.
Dad, how will I know when I've become an adult.
When your day is ruined because they rearranged the grocery store.
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Beautiful slow easy jazz Mario.
Love how you made the Swam Trumpet sound so real.
Very enjoyable music to listen to! Thanx so much. I do like those Swam instruments. They can sound very close to the real instruments.
Dad, how will I know when I've become an adult.
When your day is ruined because they rearranged the grocery store.
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I'm not really a big Jazz fan, but this song has such a nice "late-at-night-in-a-smoky-bar" vibe that I _really_ like it.
Happy belated birthday, Mario! Thanx Brian, I'm glad you liked it and thanx for the birthday wishes.
Dad, how will I know when I've become an adult.
When your day is ruined because they rearranged the grocery store.
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A very happy birthday to you, Mario! Love that slow late night lounge styled jazz, and it sounds like you're a cat that's mastered it.
John
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Mario,
The guitar solo and swam trumpet are both fantastic.
It reminds me of a live performance at a jazz bar.
Even if not jazz fans, the play will relax their heart.
Jazz fans will enjoy it even more.
The piano and bass also create a great atmosphere.
You really are a MIDI master.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Ooo, that opening piano is so inviting. Thanks for inviting us to your birthday bash, Mario. The entertainment was outstanding. The melody you devised for the trumpet was so good, and then that guitar knocked me over with goodness. What a wonderful sound, Mario.
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You did this in one day? Thats amazing.Takes me weeks.
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Excellent choice of style for a charming ballad. Very fine mastery of the trumpet and guitar.
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Outstanding!!!
Happy birthday!!!!
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Happy B'day and thanks for this great tune. Love, as always, your performances.
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