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Hi all !
I've written this piece trying to respect the musical spirit of The Beatles.

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Very nice piece Christian


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I have to say I did enjoy that. You managed to capture the quintessential essence of the Beatles melody technique, without specifically copying their work.

A rather unique delivery.


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Nice job. I can hear Beatle influence, Beatle style instrument choices and Beatle style melody lines in your piece and all the while maintaining originality.

Enjoyed this.

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This is really nice and melodic

enjoyed the listen

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A brilliant piece of tribute right there, the Beatles vibe is absolutely unmistakeable without blatantly plagiarising.

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My first reaction to your post was: How can someone create instrumental music that sounds "Beatlish"? Well, you've done it!! Very nice, pleasant, melodic music with a definite Beatle vibe. I love the Beatles so I really enjoyed this! Nice job!! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
My first reaction to your post was: How can someone create instrumental music that sounds "Beatlish"? Well, you've done it!! Very nice, pleasant, melodic music with a definite Beatle vibe. I love the Beatles so I really enjoyed this! Nice job!! Take care. Greg


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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
My first reaction to your post was: How can someone create instrumental music that sounds "Beatlish"? Well, you've done it!! Very nice, pleasant, melodic music with a definite Beatle vibe. I love the Beatles so I really enjoyed this! Nice job!! Take care. Greg


Exactly.

Great tribute and definitely respecting the spirit.

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Awesome tribute, Christian! Can hear The Beatles influence coming through strong on this one, most definitely! Only thing it's missing is some singing from John or Paul smile Thanks for sharing!


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Hi all,
I've just tried to improve the melody played by the flute. Christian

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Beatles....country....

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Hello, Chris

Certainly the Beatles is in this tune.
Interesting.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

All the best for 2018!

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Thanks Shigeki,
I wish you an happy new year. Christian

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Excellent work - does just what you set out to do.

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Salut Christian,

Sounds like it came straight from the "Magical Mystery Tour".

One of you very best to date.

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Very nice song Chris! Agree with Rog on sounding like Magical Mystery Tour era.




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Wow - you nailed this! You can pick up on the Beatles influence within 10 seconds. It's got a wonderful groove, and the arrangement is on point too.

Great work, and thanks so much for sharing smile


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Great work Chris. Very enjoyable

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Salut Christian,

Sounds like it came straight from the "Magical Mystery Tour".

One of you very best to date.

Cordialement, ROG.


I agree 100%.

Super job on this one.


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