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jannesan #490053 09/09/18 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted By: jannesan
Great funky stuff. Those horns have nice live feel.

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Janne,

Thank you very much. I appreciate the support and very nice comments. Hope all is well in Finland.

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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
For somebody that, as I recall, cut his teeth on country you have got this funk thing down!!! As in James Brown get down!

Man, that is cookin' -- great work. As I've said before talent + BiaB = some amazing productions.

Superb!

J&B


Howdy Folks!

And yes, you remember correctly. I played nothing but country for the first 25 - 30 years of my music making - about 50 years total. I grew up playing Hank Williams, Webb Pierce, Wynn Stewart, Eddy Arnold, Faron Young, Billy Walker - then Merle, Buck, Ray Price, and the like.

But I always listened to Lou Ralls, Stevie Wonder, The Commodores, Dizzy Gillespe, Lionel Hampton, george Shearing and performers of that ilk when I was at home. Always liked James Brown - Chuck Berry not so much.

Anyway ... I truly appreciate your very kind and supportive comments. I'll be faxing you a big bunch of 'thank yous' and a cup of my homemade chili. Sorry if it gums up the fax machine! Best to you both.

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Alan, super energetic funk/soul cut. Perfect for the workout crowd. The horns sound great. This is a fine example of what this program can do when manipulated by expert hands. Well done, Tom

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Cool tune...

I saw a documentary on James Brown.... seems he was quite the demanding task master with his bands. Precision and perfection were the rules of the day. In fact, in one of his live show videos, you can hear him yell "Got Cha" to the drummer who missed a syncopated beat. He charged a fine for such infractions of his rules.

Your tune was funky. All it was lacking was the Godfather himself yelling "Hit me"... "Owwwww"... "Get it baby"


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First Janne's Blow Me in the Wind, and now Blow Baby Blow.....my mind's blown!! This is a great sounding track..really got that JB vibe! Amazing what BIAB can do, and what you can do with it Alan!! Take care. Greg

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Hello, Alan

Very cool old Motown soul sound!
Really nice horn section!
The bass and drums also make a very good taste of Motown.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

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Nice!

Certainly has that James Brown vibe happening, love the groove and arrangement.

Good stuff, Alan!

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Kick [*****] sounds, love it guys!!!!

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Alan,

This is really impressive! Super job with the horns.

It's beggin' for some sceamin' vocals!

Super cool.

fj

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This sounds really great all. Let me know if you find that style!!!

smile

Was it JB_Brass an all midi style to which you added real tracks??

It is right below JBrown which may be a tip-off.

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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Alan, you always do such a great job putting the songs together using what is available in this program! This track rocks and sounds good all the way around! A great listen! Thanks, T


Thanks a bunch, Torrey. Most grateful for your kind comments.

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Originally Posted By: tommyad
Alan, super energetic funk/soul cut. Perfect for the workout crowd. The horns sound great. This is a fine example of what this program can do when manipulated by expert hands. Well done, Tom


Hi Tom,

You are very kind. I sincerely appreciate the very nice comments.

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Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
Cool tune...

I saw a documentary on James Brown.... seems he was quite the demanding task master with his bands. Precision and perfection were the rules of the day. In fact, in one of his live show videos, you can hear him yell "Got Cha" to the drummer who missed a syncopated beat. He charged a fine for such infractions of his rules.

Your tune was funky. All it was lacking was the Godfather himself yelling "Hit me"... "Owwwww"... "Get it baby"


hey herb!

many thanks, my friend. And yeah, I've heard the same things about JB. he considered himself the ultimate entertainer, not just a singer. You probably know, but if you don't here's a bridge in Steamboat Springs, CO named after him (I used to live in Denver). It's the James Brown Soul Center of the Universe Bridge.

Man, if I could song 1/10 as good as him, I'd put some screaming lyrics to this. I can barely sing "Mary Had A Little Lamb" without tomatoes headed my way! But I thought the same thing about getting someone to put a vocal on it. Don't know anyone who can do it, though.

Many thanks!

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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
First Janne's Blow Me in the Wind, and now Blow Baby Blow.....my mind's blown!! This is a great sounding track..really got that JB vibe! Amazing what BIAB can do, and what you can do with it Alan!! Take care. Greg


Well Greg,

The Answer is still Blowing In The Wind! Glad you liked it! It originally started out as just a workout tune with a basic funky bed. But it morphed into this pretty quickly.

Thanks so much! Best to you.

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Originally Posted By: animarorecords
Hello, Alan

Very cool old Motown soul sound!
Really nice horn section!
The bass and drums also make a very good taste of Motown.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi


Thank you very much, Shigeki. The MoTown sound was my goal. I'm glad to hear it came out that way. Thank you so much.

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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Nice!

Certainly has that James Brown vibe happening, love the groove and arrangement.

Good stuff, Alan!


Thanks a bunch, Dave! Glad ya liked it! Thanks for letting me know.

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Originally Posted By: cliftond
Kick [*****] sounds, love it guys!!!!


Hey Cliff,

Thank ya so much. Glad to hear it's kicking a little bootie! Appreciate the listen and comments!

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Alan,

This is really impressive! Super job with the horns.

It's beggin' for some sceamin' vocals!

Super cool.

fj


Thank ya, sir! When ya ready to do those screaming vocals??!! My vocal cords just went into hiding at the mere thought. As you know, merely humming off-key is a major accomplishment for me. But I sure do appreciate those very nice words - thank you very much!

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Originally Posted By: David Snyder

This sounds really great all. Let me know if you find that style!!!

smile

Was it JB_Brass an all midi style to which you added real tracks??

It is right below JBrown which may be a tip-off.


David,

Thanks for the nice words. And yes, it's the JB_Brass style. I remember I substituted real tracks for all but the bass and the midi horn tracks. I added a paired set of BIAB horns. if you use the use the PG Dynamics plug-ins on the base and drums, it really brings them to life.

Thanks again and hope that additional info helps. best to you. be safe in the storm!!!!

Alan

PS: Di says "Hi David!"


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