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Mango on a stick #596806 05/10/20 03:10 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,071 Florida, USA cubanpete OP Veteran
OP cubanpete Veteran Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,071 Florida, USA	Ok guys, here's a take off of Herbie Hancock's Watermelon man with "Mongo Santamaria" on conga drums: https://www.reverbnation.com/cubanpete7/song/31807316-mango-on-a-stick Hope you all like it in spite a sour note I hit at the beginning which for some reason I couldn't get rid of. Style is -MONGSAN.STY (Mong Sant - Ev.8 Jazz - Trio & Q) BassCustom Synth is Synth/Plugin Loaded PianoCustom Synth is Synth/Plugin Loaded MelodyCustom Synth is Synth/Plugin Loaded Style MIDI Instruments are : Acoustic String Bass (33), Acoustic Piano (1), Loop in Song: Drums\SalsaChaChaLatinJazz RealTracks in song: 2348:Horn Section, Rhythm, Funk 2-part, Ev 110 (Simple with Space) MIDI SuperTracks in song: 2851:Organ, Rhythm CountryBluesRockMike Ev 110 RealTracks in song: 2136:Sax, Baritone, Soloist BluesStraightGary Ev 120 RealDrums [in style:JazzEven8: a: HiHat, Kick b: Snare, Ride Mike B. Music should be part of your life http://www.soundclick.com/blackcatjazzcafeband

Re: Mango on a stick cubanpete #597122 05/12/20 12:08 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 14,220 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 14,220 GA USA	The title is worth the price of admission! That is a cool vibe. And a great mix with all those tracks. They all present a very nice soundstage. Love the arrangement also! J&B Janice on Spotify J&B Soundcloud J&B Website

Re: Mango on a stick cubanpete #597135 05/12/20 12:52 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 21,079 Hamlin NY MarioD Veteran
MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 21,079 Hamlin NY	That piano reminds me of Watermelon Man! Super cool song with perfect instrumentation. Love that B3! This is definitely one of your best. You know you're getting old when a recliner and a heating pad is your idea of a hot date! 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: Mango on a stick cubanpete #597163 05/12/20 02:53 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,071 Florida, USA cubanpete OP Veteran
OP cubanpete Veteran Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,071 Florida, USA	Thanks J&B and Mario for your comments. Always appreciate it! Mike B. Music should be part of your life http://www.soundclick.com/blackcatjazzcafeband

Re: Mango on a stick cubanpete #597167 05/12/20 02:59 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands furry Veteran
furry Veteran Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands	Oh yeah this floated my boat for sure. Reminds me of some of the disco stuff they used to play in Thunderbirds ( The old Gerry Anderson puppet series ) Great catchy melody and good use of instruments Graham............ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKBPq93IQFTD3q-zBqxghbQ?view_as=subscriber

Re: Mango on a stick cubanpete #597257 05/13/20 04:44 AM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,477 Kyrkslätt, Finland dani48 Veteran
dani48 Veteran Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,477 Kyrkslätt, Finland	Hi, Mike ! Absolutely super ! I think you are sour about a sour note noone could detect ?:) Wonderful tune and the groove is just great (I´m out of superlatives in your language ) !!! Congrats for this gem ! Cheers Dani

Re: Mango on a stick cubanpete #597625 05/15/20 11:19 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,071 Florida, USA cubanpete OP Veteran
OP cubanpete Veteran Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,071 Florida, USA	Thanks Graham, Paljon kiitoksia! Dani. Appreciate both your comments. Best regards Mike B. Music should be part of your life http://www.soundclick.com/blackcatjazzcafeband

Re: Mango on a stick cubanpete #597739 05/16/20 12:23 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357 Robertkc Veteran
Robertkc Veteran Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357	Very tasty- lots going on nothing taking away from the rhythm and feel; the B3 and congas sound great. Definitely up to your high standard. Robert

Re: Mango on a stick cubanpete #597902 05/17/20 08:55 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,071 Florida, USA cubanpete OP Veteran
OP cubanpete Veteran Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,071 Florida, USA	Thanks Robert for your kind review. Regards Mike B. Music should be part of your life http://www.soundclick.com/blackcatjazzcafeband

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