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Firelight & Fantasy

Firelight & Fantasy - version 2

BIAB STYLE: FOLD.STY Fold singer-songwriter pop.

2474:Bass, Acoustic Held Ev 085 (reverb 40)
1837:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopModernGrooveHeld Ev16 075 (reverb 45)
RealDrums=ShakerSlow16ths (reverb 55)
3394:Guitar, Acoustic. Rhythm SingerSongwriterSync Ev16 070 (reverb 75)
1543:SynthPad, PopBelieve Ev 16 065 (reverb 60)
1058:Sax, Alto, Soloist SmoothJazzPoppyDelay Ev16 090 (reverb 80)
1240:Piano, Electric, Soloist Soloist SmoothJazzPoppyDelay Ev16 090 (reverb 75)

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Lead Guitar: Takamine GC1-CE + Fender Mustang LT50 modeling amp, through Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface and Reaper DAW.
Reason 11 Chromatic Harmonica; Concert Grand Piano.
Edited and mixed with Audacity. [size:14pt][/size]

Last edited by Ghostgum; 04/17/21 10:19 PM.

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Lovely composition and guitar performances.

Nice tone on the guitars...sax seemed a bit low to my old ears smile

A fine listen over morning coffee!

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Hi Ghostgum,

It's a very pleasant instrumental music that you offer us. I really like the sound of your guitar. Everything is well mixed and spatialized. Well done.

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Darned it, Derochette used "pleasant" before I did.

Because that's exactly what it is. Nice backing, nice leads.

I agree with J&B that the sax seems a bit in the background, but then, I've erred the other way before, so you made a better choice than I did!

Doesn't get much more mellow than that! laugh


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Thanks, J&B. I have taken your astute observations on board. The revised version has beefed-up sax (+4db). I have also redesigned the intro (changed the melody line and replaced the harmonica with a grand piano).

Here 'tis:
https://soundcloud.com/user-427542889/firelight-fantasy-1/s-4y1ZlRsAqQi


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Thanks, dcuny. You're on the same wavelength as J&B! I trust the alterations I've made have hit the mark.

The revised version has beefed-up sax (+4db). I have also redesigned the intro (changed the melody line and replaced the harmonica with a grand piano).

Here 'tis:
https://soundcloud.com/user-427542889/firelight-fantasy-1/s-4y1ZlRsAqQi


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Thanks, Derochette. Glad you liked the latest offering.


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Hrm... The version I listened to has what appears to be a harmonica/accordion in the intro, and the sax is still not that upfront.

But it's still really pretty! laugh


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OK, got it! laugh


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Clean, fresh delivery.

Gently sentimental, and the more I listened, the more I was absorbed by the quality. Simplistically perfect, (that's meant as a genuine compliment).

Everything fits together perfectly.


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That motif you're playing on guitar is gorgeous! Stayed in my head in a really nice way. The whole thing was good. Nice job.


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Thanks for your feedback, VT. I appreciate it.


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Thanks, TuneMonger. I never ceased to be amazed how when you add a chord progression to the BIAM real tracks a motif or an accompaniment seems to suggest itself. It simplifies the process of composition to a remarkable degree.
With the exception of the intro, this piece was done in less than a day.

P.S. This particular guitar was shipped to me last month. It's my first experience with a 'classical' and I'm still getting used to it.


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Really nice listen. Loved the guitar. Awesome tone and well placed in the mix. Well done


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Nice song. Smooth and pleasant. GREAT JOB !!

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Music to put one in a peaceful, good mood. Enjoyed the guitar melody and your technique.

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Ghostgum,

What a pleasant listen this is . . . falls soft and easy on the ears. That rhythm guitar and the shakers hold this all together, allowing the solos to really shine throughout. Really well done!

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Pretty music Brian!! I think the second arrangement works better with the melody........sounds terrific!!! Take care. Greg

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I agree that version 2 is better, Greg.
Unfortunately, version 1 goes live on community radio in Australia on Monday and it's too late to change it frown
Should have waited until the BIAB forum feedback was in before I submitted it!


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