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A really pro sounding arrangement - great stuff.

Excellent work in all regards.

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Originally Posted By: TuneMonger
Super! That older alto is one of my favorite real tracks. Nice job on the horn writes, I know that's a lot of work.

Thanks TuneMonger. I wasn't sure how a jazz/big band track would go on the forum but I've been thrilled with the response. I tried lots of other ReaTrack sax soloists but 'older alto' was by far the best.
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Originally Posted By: jptjptjpt
Nice production. Sounds good.

Thanks for listening jptx3. So glad you like the song.
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Originally Posted By: bluage
Mr. Garry...

You are quite the composer/arranger, sir smile ! This composition clearly displays your facility with, and understanding of, what I have learned about the form of big-band writing, which to my ears showed up (among other musical devices you employed) in the way you alternated the instrumental solos with the horn section statements, in the way you harmonized the reeds and the brass so that their voices were clearly and distinctly contrasted, and, last but not least, in the way you controlled the dynamics between the melodic and the background parts.

The Swing of Things conveys all the excitement and driving musical energy that one would expect to hear in a composition composed and arranged for a jazz ensemble. I think it would 'perk-up' the ears of any listener regardless of their genre preferences.

LOREN (a.k.a. 'bluage')


Thank for listening Loren. I think I'll pin your kind words up in a prominent place in my home. Or, as we say in Australia, "this is going straight to the pool room" (the line is from an iconic Aussie movie called "The Castle" - it means that it is worthy of treasuring and preserving).
I really appreciate your detailed comments.
Stay well,
Mike


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Mike,

I’m not generally a fan of instrumentals or jazz, for that matter . . . but this is very sweet. The production on this—the mix—is, to my ears, perfect. This is a dancing, swinging tune that will get every toe tapping. The bass is crystal and killer—really carries the song along. Gorgeous tune, expertly crafted!

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That's a very engaging song - it swings along, and the solos are interesting and fit well.

Did some of the horn section parts sound synthy? To my non-expert ears, yes.

(Then again, sometimes I think that when listening to actual horn parts, so what do I know?)

Did it in any way diminish my enjoyment? No, not a single bit.

Not even when I had a second listen. laugh


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Very nice work - true to the name, and I love that swinging groove on it. The mix is top notch too. It all fits into place perfectly, and keeps you engaged the whole way through.

Great job, thanks for sharing!


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Hi Mike,

It takes some serious production skills, and obviously knowledge of the genre, to be able to put something like this together with BIAB, well done!

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Mike,

Love the "Big Band" feel of this tune. It sounds like a live recording - outstanding!

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Mike,

WOW!

That is SO SO SO good!

Might be the best instrumental I've ever heard on the forum.

The horns are amazing. In fact...EVERYTHING is.

Pro level mix.

WOW!!!

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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Very cool listen Mike. Rhythm section is really smokin on this tune. What a cool groove. Well done

Thanks for listening Scott. I appreciate your comments.
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Originally Posted By: rayc
Mike,
it swings nice light touches on the arrangement and mixing.
COOL.

Hi Ray,
Every time I post a song on the forum I look forward to your forthright, no BS comments.
I'm glad you liked The Swing of Things. I was a bit hesitant as to how an out and out jazz/swing instrumental would go, but so far the response has been very positive.
Hope you're well and staying safe,
Regards,
Mike


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It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing!

Sounds like a bunch of folks who’ve been playing together for years.

A remarkable display of the capability of BiaB in talented hands.

Everything is hittin’ the note!

J&B

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Originally Posted By: Al-David
Hi Mike ...

Can't tell you how much I enjoyed this!!! Seriously, this is a wonderful listen! Di and I love Big Band Swing/Jazz. And man, this hits every point at its best.

That intro was just so good. I could ramble on all night about how much I enjoyed this. But I'll spare you all that. I'm in total awe of how you put those horn sections/parts together. i can only try to imagine the wok you put into that. What a treat!!!!!!!!!

Best to you. Be safe ...

Alan

Alan, thank you so much for your kind words. WOW!
As one of the most respected contributors to the forum, your words carry a lot of weight.
Best wishes to you and Di.
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Swing, well it does that alright, nice uplifting feel to it and a well managed sound.

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Originally Posted By: Crossroads
"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing" - quid erat demonstrandum.

Very well done, Mike - enjoyed my listens (!) a lot.

All the best,

Stefan

Thanks Stefan. I appreciate your kind words.
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Wow, I am blown away!!, Takes me back in time, kinda like the Doc Severinsen band!!

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Originally Posted By: dani48
Hi, Mike !

Could not find anything
negative about this Mike
on the contrary, this was
just what I needed so huge
thanks to you for putting
this wonderful swing together !

Cheers
Dani

Thanks for listening Dani. Glad you the Swing of Things. As always, I appreciate your comments.
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Hi, Mike !

Me this really cheered up
and more ! What a wonderful write !
Cool !!!


Jazz, that´s the razzamatass !

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Originally Posted By: Icelander
Now, that's some seriously cool snuff! cool

Thanks for listening Icelander.
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Mike
Originally Posted By: MarioD
The count is alive and well!

Super big band sound here. Even Charlie Christian got a chance to shine!

This could not have been easy to assemble but man you did hit the big band genre nail right on the head!

Excellent work.

Thanks Mario. Yes, I must admit the Count was on my mind when I did this one. So glad you picked up on it.
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Originally Posted By: PeterF
A really pro sounding arrangement - great stuff.

Excellent work in all regards.

Peter
Thanks Peter for taking the time to listen and comment.
Much appreciated,
Mike
Originally Posted By: Deej56
Mike,

I’m not generally a fan of instrumentals or jazz, for that matter . . . but this is very sweet. The production on this—the mix—is, to my ears, perfect. This is a dancing, swinging tune that will get every toe tapping. The bass is crystal and killer—really carries the song along. Gorgeous tune, expertly crafted!

My humble regards,

Deej
Thanks Deej for perservering and listening to my song. I'm so glad that you liked it and posted your detailed comments.
Cheers,
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