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Originally Posted By: Deej56
Mike,

What a great intro! Immediately captures the listener’s attention. I know it’s an instrumental, but with that melody and lovely mix, it’s begging for some lyrics—just one guy’s opinion. Really nicely done!

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Go for it Deej. I would love it if someone wrote lyrics to Wandering.
Thanks for listening and for your kind words.
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Very lively instrumental and excellent use of the software. Nice job!!


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Originally Posted By: dcuny
Nice song, with some especially standout bits. Having a second listen right now.

Minor nits: The instruments sound like they're in different physical spaces, and the piano and guitar sound like they live in similar frequencies. The piano is bright and to my totally non-professional ears sounds a bit too bright and compressed. I'm guessing the fret buzz is from the NI guitar. Nice touch!

Again, these are only only really tiny nits.

Some cool changes, really like the break.

Actually, nice work on all the instruments - especially the piano and NI guitar.

OK, listening for a third time. laugh

Glad you liked this, David. Thanks for giving it a few listens.
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Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
Excellent tune. Nice and clean. I'll be going back to listen closer but very enjoyable on the first go round.

It's absolutely amazing what those tracks are capable of these days.


Edit: Man... Wow! What an impressive ending. The slowdown, and the chords... Every thing about that ending.... Loved it.

Thanks for listening, Herb. I appreciate your feedback.
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Yowzers! That is one cool and creative composition.

Your performances and the RT/RD tracks meld like a polished band that has played together for years.

The piano sounds terrific on our monitors. Room filling but not dominating.

Great arrangement and mix also.

How you did this is above our production pay grade but we surely enjoyed it!

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Mike,

Your instrumentals are ALWAYS impressive. It is obvious that you put a lot of thought into them (and a lot of love).

The piano is beautiful.
Excellent use of the Picked Acoustic. (I almost bought it when it was on sale this past xmas when it was on sale. This - and a couple of things that Greg has shared with me is REALLY making me regret that I did not!!).

Your compositions have great pacing. Love the stop! And the slow down ending.
Excellent production, arrangement and mix.

A great listen!

fj

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I certainly appreciate your interest.
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Originally Posted By: Noel96
Hi Mike,

There's plenty to like with this composition and its production.

I love the way you took me on a musical journey that was full of twists and turns, surprises and excitement. To accomplish this is very skillful. You work with MIDI and audio is very impressive.

I absolutely love the piano part that you wrote.

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Wow, thanks for your comments Noel.
As one of the more revered members of the forum, your words mean a lot.
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Really pretty. Exciting changes throughout, but not modulation for the sake of modulation. Everything fits into this adventurous whole.


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Originally Posted By: Derochette
Hi Mike,

Beautiful symbiosis between guitar and piano. It is very light and very pleasant. It is a very good composition. Well done.

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I enjoyed that little wander Mike...

Thanks Chris. It's nice to have some local support as well.
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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
I'm always impressed by the way you arrange these instrumentals you do! Very, very good indeed.

Man, that has to be the best ending I've ever heard here I think! Well done, enjoyed.

Thanks Dave, for listening and for your encouraging and inspiring comments.
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Originally Posted By: TuneMonger
Very lively instrumental and excellent use of the software. Nice job!!

Thank for listening TuneMonger. Your comments are appreciated.
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I really like this. I am in awe of the piano playing as well as the acoustic guitar, well done, I love it!!

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Hi Mike,

Yes - I agree with all the others above - a very nice song and well played.

Piano - excellent - I guess that's you playing.

Other Instruments - spot on.

Acoustic Guitar solo - amazingly good for a Midi track.

Mix - Also spot on.

Please post more.

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Pretty and lively song!! Your piano playing sounds AWESOME!!! Very well done!! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: TuneMonger
Very lively instrumental and excellent use of the software. Nice job!!

Thanks for listening TuneMonger. Your comments, as always, are most welcome.
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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Yowzers! That is one cool and creative composition.

Your performances and the RT/RD tracks meld like a polished band that has played together for years.

The piano sounds terrific on our monitors. Room filling but not dominating.

Great arrangement and mix also.

How you did this is above our production pay grade but we surely enjoyed it!

J&B
Thanks guys. I really appreciate your listening and always thoughtful, insightful comments.
I'm especially glad you like the piano.
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Mike,

This is very nice. Good easy going tempo, kept my interest all the way through. Nice job with the arrangement. Piano part is very nice. And a good mix, makes for a very enjoyable listen!

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Now that was delightful. You had just enough variety to make it spicy. I especially liked that section before the break at 2:35, and then you just eased into where you were before. Excellent in my book!

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Originally Posted By: Soundchaser
Really pretty. Exciting changes throughout, but not modulation for the sake of modulation. Everything fits into this adventurous whole.

Thanks for listening Soundchaser. I'm glad you like my song. Your kind words are most welcome.
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Originally Posted By: Ronnie Fields
I really like this. I am in awe of the piano playing as well as the acoustic guitar, well done, I love it!!

Thanks Ronnie. I tried to keep this one fairly simple as I thought the piano and guitar worked well together. Glad you agree.
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Originally Posted By: NigelSpiers
Hi Mike,

Yes - I agree with all the others above - a very nice song and well played.

Piano - excellent - I guess that's you playing.

Other Instruments - spot on.

Acoustic Guitar solo - amazingly good for a Midi track.

Mix - Also spot on.

Please post more.

Best Regards
Nigel
Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
Pretty and lively song!! Your piano playing sounds AWESOME!!! Very well done!! Take care. Greg

Nigel and Greg,
Thanks for listening and for your generous comments.
Re piano playing: I’m more of a composer/arranger than a pianist (though I do play guitar and bass), so I know what I want the piano player to play but I can’t play it live myself.
I created/programmed the piano part as a midi track and rendered it via Kontakt’s Concert Grand Piano. I’m so glad you both like the piano because I’m very happy with it too.
Nigel, re guitar solo, it’s not a midi track but a RealTrack I edited, featuring riffs from the great Brent Mason (RT2200:Guitar, Nylon, Background CountryBrent Ev 085).
Cheers, and thanks again for your interest,
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