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Hi all, Now that I have more time I composed this tune. Can't really define the genre (acid jazz, jazz hip hop..). Styles used : Jazzhop.sty (Part A) Torment.sty (Part B) Guitar used : Fender Mustang 1966 Effects : THU-FULL BIAB 2020 (I received my 2022, haven't installed it yet) Mixed in Reaper Hope you will enjoy it! SOLACE
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Absolutely fantastic.
Excellent guitar playing and a spot on mix. Loved the video also.
I would call this smooth jazz. YMMV
Loved it.
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Great, you sound like a guitarist I like by the name of RJ Ronquillo. Awesome session guy. Nice playing WITH the sax. Terrific work!
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As Mario said: Excellent playing, great mix. I love it as well. 
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very smooth. I'm with the others. Rob4580
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Mr. Napoli...
There is nothing like watching/listening to a musician who knows how to play his/her instrument! Your performance came off as soulful and deep-feeling.
Forget about defining the genre. It's simply memorable music with a mellow groove and a laid-back feel that is perfect for repeat listening.
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Hi Solace,
Very nice guitar playing.
You just need some lyrics now.
Best Regards Nigel
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Jazz hop. The rhythm is too Latinate/hip hop to be smooth jazz to my ears. I rather preferred the non sax parts.
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Masterful playing. You make it seem so effortless. Well done!
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Absolutely fantastic.
Excellent guitar playing and a spot on mix. Loved the video also.
I would call this smooth jazz. YMMV
Loved it. Thank you so much Mario! Great, you sound like a guitarist I like by the name of RJ Ronquillo. Awesome session guy. Nice playing WITH the sax. Terrific work! Thank you! Never heard of that guitarist, now I'm gonna look!  As Mario said: Excellent playing, great mix. I love it as well.  Big thank you! very smooth. I'm with the others. Rob4580 Thank you Rob! Mr. Napoli...
There is nothing like watching/listening to a musician who knows how to play his/her instrument! Your performance came off as soulful and deep-feeling.
Forget about defining the genre. It's simply memorable music with a mellow groove and a laid-back feel that is perfect for repeat listening. You are right, who cares about the genre, music is music! Thanks for your kind words! Hi Solace,
Very nice guitar playing.
You just need some lyrics now.
Best Regards Nigel Thanks! I said that to my friend too! Yeah I can imagine this theme being sung. A deep female voice like sade! Thanks again! Jazz hop. The rhythm is too Latinate/hip hop to be smooth jazz to my ears. I rather preferred the non sax parts. Thanks Ray! Jazz hop sounds right! Masterful playing. You make it seem so effortless. Well done! Thanks! Actually it is a LOT of sweat! Lol Thanks again! 
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Such good tone! And the melody is perfect and perfectly played, Angelo. The sax was a nice touch. I'm with Mario on the Smooth Jazz, but not a fan of categories. I'd put this one in the class of Really Good Instrumentals.
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Sounds great. Love the guitar tone.
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Angelo,
Excellent. Great tone, great playing.
Mix is good. Nice video.
Good Music!
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Angelo,
Excellent. Great tone, great playing.
Mix is good. Nice video.
Good Music!
fj Yeah, that pretty much covers it........WONDERFUL!!!! Take care. Greg
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Soul, groove, heart and chops. This has it all. Cheers, Mike
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Angelo, Nice airy tune. Well composed and played. Mix is very goo too. Enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing.
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Hello Angelo Really cool song Your guitar sounds great As well as your guitar solo Great use of BiaB Very good work Many greetings Andi ;-)
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Loved the production & performances, great touch & tone. Impressive technique... Very cool video too. The Sax solos fit in very nicely... Great track... Well done.
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OMG I come back tonight and see all those comments! I was not expecting that, I'm so pleasantly surprised! Thank you all guys for your kind words of support!
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This is so excellent...what ever style it is or isn't it is GOOD music...the video was mesmerizing to watch you play so effortlessly (or so it seemed)...great listening...thanks for posting.
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