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Ups and DownsJust a song that I had fun doing. Those are our two dogs, Giget and Penny. BiaB style - Question = Smooth Jazz Tempo - 70 BPM Base - Ample Bass - preset - J-Bass Piano - Keystone Classic - preset - Basic EP Guitar - AAS String Studio VS-3 - preset - Journeys Strings - SynthMaster - preset - BT Polychrome choir Drums - a GM soundfont - standard kit I am playing my HB guitar and via my wind controller the flute. Compression, and Raum reverb was added to several tracks.
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This is SO beautiful! You are a genius :-) Often, just two simple chords alternating, and yet it held my attention completely from beginning to end because you've made it into such a beguiling, beautiful track. That's where the "genius" part of things lies, in my humble opinion ... in that ability to create something so, so mesmerising. I really enjoy hearing what you create - keep creating and keep posting :-) Thanks!!!
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That HB sounds GOOOOD. Nice simple arrangement to carry the melodies.
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Mario,
A truly enjoyable listen. Well done.
Good mix.
Your flute is exceptional. So much "feeling" to the playing...
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Mario, The space this gives your guitar and wind controller to roam is just right- very nice contrasting tones and textures. I enjoy your improvisations! Those two cute guys are all attention as well.
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This is SO beautiful! You are a genius :-) Often, just two simple chords alternating, and yet it held my attention completely from beginning to end because you've made it into such a beguiling, beautiful track. That's where the "genius" part of things lies, in my humble opinion ... in that ability to create something so, so mesmerising. I really enjoy hearing what you create - keep creating and keep posting :-) Thanks!!! WOW, thanx for this review. But I am no genius. I'm just a guitarist hacker who likes to have fun with sound.
OK, a random thought; Why does toilet paper need a commercial? Who's not buying it?
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That HB sounds GOOOOD. Nice simple arrangement to carry the melodies. Thanx so much Ray.
OK, a random thought; Why does toilet paper need a commercial? Who's not buying it?
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Mario,
A truly enjoyable listen. Well done.
Good mix.
Your flute is exceptional. So much "feeling" to the playing...
Nice.
fj Thanx Floyd. I am trying to get better with the wind controller so thanx for noticing that.
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Mario, The space this gives your guitar and wind controller to roam is just right- very nice contrasting tones and textures. I enjoy your improvisations! Those two cute guys are all attention as well.
Robert Thanx so much Robert for listening and commenting. Space is just as, if not more, important than notes. Thanx for noticing that.
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Excellent. I loved that shimmering crystal tone from the guitar.
Relaxed feel to it.
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I was just about to get to sleep and decided to listen to your recording. WOW, wonderful my old friend, relaxing, smooth and very easy listening music. Sheer magic
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Great tone and note choice on the guitar, and man, love the flute!
Good stuff, Mario, enjoyed the listen.
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Not surprisingly your guitar sounds terrific and, man, that flute is over the top good. Amazingly expressive.
As is the entire production.
Well done Mario!
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Hi Mario A lovely, mellow listen. Much enjoyed, cheers Leon
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Thanx so much for listening and commenting Herb.
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I was just about to get to sleep and decided to listen to your recording. WOW, wonderful my old friend, relaxing, smooth and very easy listening music. Sheer magic Thanx Graham, I appreciate your kind review.
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Great tone and note choice on the guitar, and man, love the flute!
Good stuff, Mario, enjoyed the listen. Thanx for these very kind comments.
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Not surprisingly your guitar sounds terrific and, man, that flute is over the top good. Amazingly expressive.
As is the entire production.
Well done Mario!
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Thanx for this kind review and especially for the flute comment. I am trying to get more realistic sounds from the wind controller.
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