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Another flashback to 2009 when I was just starting with BB..... This combines my live guitar playing with some Bossa Nova style based tracks from Real Band. I don't recall the specific RB tracks but basically everything except the lead guitar and some of the chording is all in the box. Hopefully you can tell which is which... maybe not. SAO PAULO NIGHT Enjoy
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Sounds good, Herb.
A very good mix - one of your best, I think. The bass sounds especially nice.
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Thanks Floyd.... I think....
If it's one of the best... and it's from 2009... this is 5 yrs later..... oh my.... I'm slipping.....
I know what you meant.... Thanks for listening and commenting.
This song was a result of using the Melodist to create something and then editing the result and playing with the real tracks. I did a bunch of jazz based stuff back in the early days as I was getting to know BB/RB and playing with all that it could do. I believe that it even came up with the recurring melodic riff you hear throughout the song.
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Hi, Herb!:))
I do agree with Floyd !
This must be on of your
absolute best, at least
of those I have heard !!!!
I just love everyhting
about this one, the chords,
the bossa vibe, your
sensitive playing......!!!
Merry X-mas Herb !
Cheers
Dani
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This is really nice. Good arrangement, mix and excellent guitar work. Thanks for posting.
Charlie
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Herb, Really nice guitar playing. The mix sounds great. It does sound exactly like the title. It's like a little travelogue. Good stuff. Tom
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Herb,
I ALWAYS like your songs, and this one is no exception! I particularly like your playing and the effects you used at various places in the song. You inspire me! Makes me want to delve into the jazz stuff! (maybe somewhere down the road)
I don't think that I've heard vocals on any of the jazz songs you've posted so far. If I got to make one request, that would be it.
Very peaceful song... made me feel like I was sitting in a lounge chair on a Royal Caribbean cruise somewhere in the Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico! (And that ain't a bad feeling to have in December!)
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Hi Herb,
nice arrangement and good mix. I like your guitar playing. Very tasteful.
Guenter
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Herb,
Nice guitar work.
Thoroughly enjoyed
Alyn
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Hi Herb ...
We simply love Latin music! This was so clean and nicely done. Sweet is the right word, I believe! You're an excellent guitarist, arranger, producer, performer ... all that stuff! I learn something new almost every time you comment on someone's song. Thanks for the education! ... And this great song! nice touch on the strings!
Wishing you the very best ...
Alan & di
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Herbie old friend, that was pleasant. I have always been a fan of your guitar skills.
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Hello Herb,
this is a very nice combination of saxophone RT with some excellent guitar playing from your part.
Very well done!
Rob
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Very sweet tune!! I might have put more verb on the BIAB solo instruments. Loved the guitar work!! Primo!! Take care. Greg
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Hi, Herb!:))
I do agree with Floyd !
This must be on of your
absolute best, at least
of those I have heard !!!!
I just love everyhting
about this one, the chords,
the bossa vibe, your
sensitive playing......!!!
Merry X-mas Herb !
Cheers
Dani Thanks Dani..... I enjoyed recording this tune. I was new to PG at the time and just playing around with it's many attributes.
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This is really nice. Good arrangement, mix and excellent guitar work. Thanks for posting.
Charlie Glad you like it Charlie.
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Herb, Really nice guitar playing. The mix sounds great. It does sound exactly like the title. It's like a little travelogue. Good stuff. Tom Tom, on another forum at the time, one of the musicians was from Sao Paulo and commented that it reminded him of home. Glad you enjoyed it too.
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Herb,
I ALWAYS like your songs, and this one is no exception! I particularly like your playing and the effects you used at various places in the song. You inspire me! Makes me want to delve into the jazz stuff! (maybe somewhere down the road)
I don't think that I've heard vocals on any of the jazz songs you've posted so far. If I got to make one request, that would be it.
Very peaceful song... made me feel like I was sitting in a lounge chair on a Royal Caribbean cruise somewhere in the Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico! (And that ain't a bad feeling to have in December!) Yes, I did actually use some echo/delay on the guitar. I was into an instrumental phase at the time and no, I do not write vocals to the jazz stuff I write. I did try to collaborate with a woman jazz singer I met in LA at a songwriter's convention but she never came up with anything worth recording..... kinda fizzled you might say. So I stick to instrumental stuff in this genre. Thanks for listening. I'm glad you liked it.
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Hi Herb,
nice arrangement and good mix. I like your guitar playing. Very tasteful.
Guenter Thanks Boehm. I prefer tasty over lots of notes.
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Herb,
Nice guitar work.
Thoroughly enjoyed
Alyn Thanks... glad you listened and enjoyed.
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Hi Herb ...
We simply love Latin music! This was so clean and nicely done. Sweet is the right word, I believe! You're an excellent guitarist, arranger, producer, performer ... all that stuff! I learn something new almost every time you comment on someone's song. Thanks for the education! ... And this great song! nice touch on the strings!
Wishing you the very best ...
Alan & di Alan & Di.... thanks for listening.... I'll look and see if I have any more Latin..... I'm sure I do.... Also.... I'm glad you learn things when I comment. That's the purpose of the comments.... to help others by pointing out what I hear....or don't hear.
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
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