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https://soundcloud.com/david-laprise/shelter-cat-bluesHere's my latest "experimental collage". All RealTracks plus a layer of MIDI Drums playing drum machine samples. Mixed in Ableton Live! The inspiration came from this comic: http://www.breakingcatnews.com/breaking-cat-news-special-report-shelter-cats/RealTracks in song: 386:Bass, Electric, Blues Chuck Sw 102 RealTracks in song: 1159:Organ, B3, Rhythm ReggaeSlow Sw 075 RealTracks in song: ~950:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm CountryBoogieA-B Sw 110 RealTracks in song: 2364:Synth, ElectroFlutes, Rhythm Pop Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 2217:Piano, Acoustic, Soloist CountryWaltzJohn Sw 085 (Bluesy) RealTracks in song: 2216:Guitar, Resonator, Soloist CountryWaltzRob Sw 085 (Bluesy) RealDrums: RealDrums in Song: BluesMondaySw8^01-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Sidestick, Ride MIDI Drums: FOLKBLU.STY
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Wow! What an eclectic mix.
This would make a good video track. Very different.
Well done.
Rob
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David,
This is one of the most enjoyable experimental pieces of music I've heard. You've shown us all that 3/4 Realtracks can work in 4/4 and that swing and even tempos don't have to fight one another.
This composition is created with flair and mixed with a ton of musicianship. I get the impression that you're a guy who really knows what he's doing when it comes to music.
Excellent, fun, totally enjoyable!
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Noel
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Hi David,
a real fun experiment.
Enjoyable listen.
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David,
I like the piece, and that cartoon is fantastic. Is that a mellotron in the piece?
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Well, that's an experiment that totally worked! What a wonderfully intriguing mix of sounds. Amazing. Excellent and ingenious work David!
John
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Hi Bob,
The flute is the "ElectroFlute Synth" RealTrack.
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Thanks Rob!  I like the video idea. I'm actually looking for someone who can do video or animation who might be interested in doing a video to promote the Shelter Cats cause.
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Thanks Noel!
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Well, that's an experiment that totally worked! What a wonderfully intriguing mix of sounds. Amazing. Excellent and ingenious work David!
John Thanks John!
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Thanks Guenter!
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Good stuff! I enjoyed the change of pace. Good imagination and creativity.
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A very interesting piece, David.
Very original. A good listen. Surprises around every corner...
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Wow. What a mixture. Every thing blends beautifully and fits into the song.
An excellent piece of music. Cheers.
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Well that certainly drew my attention, what an excellent mix of RTs! You have used the mix of 3/4, 4/4, swing and even in a totally different way to how I sometimes use that mix and BOY does this work!! I am in the UK and my 2 rescue cats have just died, both 18 years old. One was "special needs" and it took patience to get her to do stuff like using the cat flap etc. But she had a "Groucho Marx" moustache when a kitten so that sealed her life with us!  Her mate was a complete pain in the butt and lived for 3 years with no ears due to cancer, but she could almost talk! so I enjoyed the cartoon a lot. My garden is full of birds now they are gone, funny that  great track Alyn
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Hi David. I sampled several tunes you have posted. Definitely interesting and very creative!! THanks for posting. Enjoyed it! Take care. Greg
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Well, that's an experiment that totally worked! What a wonderfully intriguing mix of sounds. Amazing. Excellent and ingenious work David!
John Couldn't agree more. Your term experimental collage is perfect. And it worked!! Enjoyed it. J&B
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David, very enjoyable listen. Lots of unique sounds. Love the electro flutes. Very cool. Tom
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Certainly an interesting fusion of styles and feels. I think you got what you set out to do.
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