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Here is the link to the song:

https://soundcloud.com/j-wicked-mix/just-to-hold-hands-with-youpgmusicedit

This is my first song with version 2017. I have been a user since version 8 or so, used to buy style discs like they were going out of style. Band in a box is my instrument. Here is the info on the song:

Title: Just to hold hands with you....
File:Just to hold hands with you.....SGU
Key=D , Tempo 95, Length (m:s)=4:20
4 bar intro, 96 bar chorus, from bar 5 to bar 100. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes,
Style is _FUNKP16.STY (Funk w/ Pumping 16ths Bass)

RealTracks in style: 2614:Bass, Electric, FunkPumping16ths Ev 100
RealTracks in song: 2194:Piano, ElectricVintage, Rhythm CoolJazzPop Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 2616:Guitar, Electric, Background FunkSingleNoteWah Ev16 100
RealTracks in song: ~1073:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm SmoothJazzCool Sw16 100
RealTracks in song: 1062:Sax, Tenor, Soloist SmoothJazzCool Sw16 100
RealTracks in song: 2816:Guitar, Electric, Soloist SmoothSoulSlowBrent Ev 085
RealDrums in style: JazzFunkFiery^2-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride

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I mixed and mastered the song in Reaper. I have a UAD Quad, and some free VST FX. Hope you Enjoy it!!!

JohnMusic

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Very nice. A laid back and enjoyable listen. This is a solid mix and arrangement. Thanks for posting.


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Cool tune. Nice jazz groove


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Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
Cool tune. Nice jazz groove


I agree!! Works very nicely. Well constructed and mixed! Take care. Greg

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HONESTLY just crying out for vocals ..really nice..

And uplifting

Take care

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thank you!!

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Cool vibe and a nice mix. Sounds good on our monitiors.

Enjoyed it!

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Yes, very nice to listen to.

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Thoroughly enjoyable style, smooth, laid back, funky.

It really has delivered.


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Excellent tune. Excellent guitar work


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Very cool and SMOOTH!! Nicely composed and produced. Very enjoyable listen! Take care. Greg

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John, sounds great all the way around! Not enough O's in the word smooth to describe it. Take care, Torrey.

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John,
A showcase for the RT`s in this style and really well arranged and produced- very enjoyable!

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Great sound and guitar. Nice.

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Really nice - good listen.

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