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I haven't had a chance to post in quite a while, but I finally had time to record a new tune: Saguaros This is an instrumental tune. I'm playing clarinet, all else is from the style, and the violin is a soloist. I am continually fascinated by the Saguaros here in Tucson, and this tune was inspired by those crazy cacti. I used Logic X to put it together. I'd appreciate any and all comments; I'm very new at using Logic! Here's the information from the song memo: Title: Saguaros Key=G , Tempo 140, Length (m:s)=5:47 8 bar intro, 48 bar chorus, from bar 9 to bar 56. Repeat x4 choruses Soloist track has 260 notes, Soloist harmony is <no harmony> Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Style is _EQUATOR.STY RealTracks in style: 2284:Bass, Acoustic, BossaRon Ev 140 RealTracks in style: ~2288:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm BossaKenny Ev 140 RealTracks in style: ~1216:Vibes, Rhythm Bossa Ev 140 RealTracks in style: 1856:Cello, Background PopCountry Ev 085 RealDrums: RealDrums in Style: BossaBrushesFull^1-a:Sidestick, Brushes , b:Sidestick, Ride Thank you.
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Great Song! The clarinet you play feels very uplifting to me. Just an overall great feel to the song. Keep up the good work Marc! 
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Marc,
An enjoyable listen. Nice clarinet - lively!
Good mix.
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Marc,
Thank you for sharing your song here! I'm a sucker for the clarinet, and absolutely love that you recorded yourself playing along!
This song is now the "Hot Forum Topic" for today!
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Saguaros are cool, and so is your song!! Very nice melody and rhythm, and excellent playing by you. Enjoyed it much!! Take care. Greg
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Anthony,
Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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Floyd,
Thanks for the comments; I enjoy playing clarinet and I'm trying to do it more.
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Saguaros are cool, and so is your song!! Very nice melody and rhythm, and excellent playing by you. Enjoyed it much!! Take care. Greg Greg, Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed it! SaxMarc daringharmony.com
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Marc,
Thank you for sharing your song here! I'm a sucker for the clarinet, and absolutely love that you recorded yourself playing along!
This song is now the "Hot Forum Topic" for today! Callie, Thanks for your comments; it is great to find people who like the clarinet! I appreciate your making 'Saguaros' the Hot Forum Topic! SaxMarc daringharmony.com
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great playing! Clarinet is my favorite woodwind instrument i'd say.
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Very nice listen Marc. Love the clarinet. This was the first instrument I learned to place. Then the Beatles showed up on Ed Sullivan and the clarinet was traded for a guitar :-). Loved the tune
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Marc,
Very relaxing and enjoyable!
I especially like the beginning with the cello leading to your fine clarinet playing.
Robert
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great playing! Clarinet is my favorite woodwind instrument i'd say. Azwel, Thank you-I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think we can always use more clarinet! SaxMarc daringharmony.com
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Very nice listen Marc. Love the clarinet. This was the first instrument I learned to place. Then the Beatles showed up on Ed Sullivan and the clarinet was traded for a guitar :-). Loved the tune Scott, Thank you. I think that happened to a lot of people!! SaxMarc daringharmony.com
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Marc,
Very relaxing and enjoyable!
I especially like the beginning with the cello leading to your fine clarinet playing.
Robert Robert, Thank you very much. I'm glad you liked it. SaxMarc daringharmony.com
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This sounds great!! Nice playing! I love that EQUATOR.STY. Will have to try that myself!!! Great job.
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This sounds great!! Nice playing! I love that EQUATOR.STY. Will have to try that myself!!! Great job. David, Thank you, I appreciate it. It is an interesting style; I think there is a lot that can be done with it.
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Nice song!
We both love the clarinet and have for many years.
Your arrangement with both your playing and the RT's works very well.
You'll love Logic...been using it for three years or so.
Thanks for posting this!
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Very well played. Nice sound.
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Nice song!
We both love the clarinet and have for many years.
Your arrangement with both your playing and the RT's works very well.
You'll love Logic...been using it for three years or so.
Thanks for posting this!
J&B Thank you both. Your songs are always so well done, your comments mean a lot to me.
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