Hi all. Here's a nice downbeat blues for you,I used the 12/8 Blues RT set and added the RT blues guitar solo,but played the piano part myself,and I think it came out well,I used Arturia Piano for the piano part.
"Downbeat" is a bit too tame to describe your composition, "Slumping Blues". More like beat-down, I'd say, meaning there's some serious, end-of-the-world type blues heat rising from it.
From its dangerously minor key, to its slow, stalking rhythm and "wildman" guitar solo, it's definitely the kind of blues performance that could start a torrid affair, or maybe even a good, bare-knuckled bar fight !!!
I've listened to it three times, now, but I've got to cut it loose, because it makes me want to smoke a cigarette, and I'm trying to quit...
What's next from you?
LOREN
"Music is what feelings sound like."-- borrowed from a Cakewalk Music Creator forum member, "Mamabear".
I've listened to it three times, now, but I've got to cut it loose, because it makes me want to smoke a cigarette, and I'm trying to quit...
Use the Force, Loren, the Force. You Must Stay Strong.
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Well that was an interesting review Loren! One of the most entertaining and unusual ones I've ever had,thanks for that,glad you enjoyed the track,wont be decking anyone in the Castros VI bar next time I'm there,unless there's some Tellarite creeps in there! R.
Watching that beloved and inspiring clip from the original "Star Wars" movie just might prevent a dyed-in-the-wool nicotine addict such as m'self from lighting-up again!
Thanks for the entertaining encouragement...
LOREN (a.k.a. "bluage")
"Music is what feelings sound like."-- borrowed from a Cakewalk Music Creator forum member, "Mamabear".
Hi Loren. Well I only nail minging aliens when I have to,but yes music is great,we seem to operate on a similar wavelength,do check out my other posts on here ,I'm sure you'll enjoy my other tracks. R.
Hi Loren. Great,hope you like what you hear,be nice if we could chat by email or something when you have time,I think we share a few interests,music sci-fi etc,I think it would be fun. R.
I've been browsing your "song bank" on SoundCloud, listening to each song one-at-a-time.
My first impression is that you are a "serious" musician! Also, I encountered some interesting musical surprises in certain songs that I would like to follow-up on with you.
Sundays and Mondays are my "off-days" from work, so I will contact you during that time to share my feedback about your compositions.
Thanks for your patience!
Sincerely,
LOREN (a.k.a. "bluage")
"Music is what feelings sound like."-- borrowed from a Cakewalk Music Creator forum member, "Mamabear".
Hi Loren. Am delighted you've had a good delve into my oeuvre,I shall be fascinated to find out what you think about my tracks and everything,I shall look forward to our correspondence. R.
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