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MarioD #884888 04/18/26 10:47 AM
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Another 'Sunday' take it easy instrumental which perfectly hits the vibe. I recently turned 75 and while I expected it to be just another day it turned out really frustrating as I opposite to you I spent hours working on a new song and it just wouldn't come together and so I scrapped all related files! It was probably the mist frustrating birthday I ever had! laugh … It's okay, I got over it and continued work on a song I've been trying to get vocals sorted for for 2 years, and with Lucy and 2 other ladies doing BVs it should end up a fun corker!


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A lovely track, Mario, and what a professional sound! Each of the solo instruments give way to the others beautifully. So well put together.

That EZ Keys piano is sweet too.


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Originally Posted by John Walradt
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

Thanx John. I love lounge jazz, especially those late night slow songs. I'm glad that you liked it.


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Originally Posted by animarorecords
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

Thanx so much Shigeki. Although I have been using MIDI since the mid 1980s I'm no means a master. Just a musician whom loves to play.


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Originally Posted by BabuMusic
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.

Marty, thanx for this wonderful review. I'm glad you liked that trumpet, an instrument that I used to play, and the guitar, an instrument I'm still trying to play. I'm glad that you liked it.


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Originally Posted by Paul Haynes
You did this in one day? Thats amazing.Takes me weeks.

Yes Paul, just one day. Sometimes that happens but most of the time it takes longer, sometimes way longer!


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Originally Posted by laurent4114
Excellent choice of style for a charming ballad. Very fine mastery of the trumpet and guitar.
Laurent

Thanx Laurent, I'm glad you liked it.


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Originally Posted by floyd jane
Outstanding!!!

Happy birthday!!!!

.fj

Thanx Floyd.


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Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
Lately we've been watching a lot of Scenic Relaxation 4K videos on Youtube.
They are stunningly well shot and cover many countries and themes. And watched by millions.

Why mention that?
Well, your music would be perfect backgrounds for them.
Better than what they use.

Happy B'day and thanks for this great tune. Love, as always, your performances.

J&B

Thanx so much Janice and Bud for this wonder review.

PS - thanx for mentioning Scenic Relaxation. I had not heard of that one. I love that genre so I pinned it to my taskbar.


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Originally Posted by WaoBand
Another 'Sunday' take it easy instrumental which perfectly hits the vibe. I recently turned 75 and while I expected it to be just another day it turned out really frustrating as I opposite to you I spent hours working on a new song and it just wouldn't come together and so I scrapped all related files! It was probably the mist frustrating birthday I ever had! laugh … It's okay, I got over it and continued work on a song I've been trying to get vocals sorted for for 2 years, and with Lucy and 2 other ladies doing BVs it should end up a fun corker!

Thanx Chay. I have had many days like you had on your birthday. It can get very frustrating can't it!


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Originally Posted by Scott H. Olson
A lovely track, Mario, and what a professional sound! Each of the solo instruments give way to the others beautifully. So well put together.

That EZ Keys piano is sweet too.

Thanx Scott, I'm glad you liked it.


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Ooooo, that trumpet. So good. Guitar too! Dreamily beautiful production. Thanks for letting me into your house. Happy belated birthday!

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Hi Mario,

So this is your birthday song! You must have had a fantastic day to come up with this.
One small downside: I’m not that fond of this music style. I once go to a jazz festival (North Sea Jazz) with my father, and that became an overdose of jazz for me. I’ve never really gotten over that.

But you do make a beautiful piece out of it!!!
I find that very impressive. One moment it’s a classical orchestra, the next moment film music, and now this. A musical jack-of-all-trades, Mario!!!

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Originally Posted by Birchwood
Hi Mario,

So this is your birthday song! You must have had a fantastic day to come up with this.
One small downside: I’m not that fond of this music style. I once go to a jazz festival (North Sea Jazz) with my father, and that became an overdose of jazz for me. I’ve never really gotten over that.

But you do make a beautiful piece out of it!!!
I find that very impressive. One moment it’s a classical orchestra, the next moment film music, and now this. A musical jack-of-all-trades, Mario!!!

Hans

Thanx Hans. I'm glad that you liked it for what it is; most people do not like all genres of music so don't fell bad about not liking this song. Being in a wedding band for years has made me a jack-of-all-trades and a master of none.


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Lovely tune Mario and Happy Belated birthday. Very smooth and melody was excellent. Well done


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Originally Posted by Scott C
Lovely tune Mario and Happy Belated birthday. Very smooth and melody was excellent. Well done

Thanx for these very kind words Scott.


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