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#664127 07/14/21 03:25 AM
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ESPERANZA


In the 2nd stanza the mandolins play a counter-melody. In the last stanza the melody and counter melody change places.

BIAB Style: RANCHRO - Mariachi Ranchero Rhythm Trio

3209:Guitarron, MariachiRanchero Ev 120
3241:Guitar, Nylon Rhythm MariachiRanchero Ev 120
3242:Vihuela, Rhythm MariachiRanchero Ev 120

Additional tracks: Real Drums=BossaBrushesFull

Lead guitar: Takamine GC1CE + Fender Mustang LT50 amp.

Other instruments: Pan Pipes, Flute, Tremolo Mandolin Ensemble, gong, chimes
(Reason 11 sound samples via Korg K61 midi keyboard.


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Brian,

A pleasant listen. Nicely mixed. I particularly liked the pan flute...

Always nice when an instrumental has a recurring theme to latch on to... well done.

fj

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Nice composition. Liked the mandolin and talk between pan pipes and flute.
Mixed and arranged very well. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

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Hi Brian,

Yes - very nice tune and well played.

I thought a couple of times you were going to break into "Ghost Riders In The Sky" - the Duane Eddy version. One of my favorites.

Maybe you could put a little extra effect on your guitar (Duane Eddy sound).

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Very beautiful. Nice tone of the guitar.

Cheers,

Stefan

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Hi Brian,

Esperanza (Hope) lives up to its title.
Especially when the flutes come in. Then the song comes more to life.
The solo guitar seems to play brighter from that moment. Well composed and played!

I like it,
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What a nice ride. Sure has that fun gallop of the best theme songs. Very well created, played and mixed, Brian. A great choice of instruments and creatively intertwined.


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Ghostgum, this is like something out of an old western movie and I love it! Love the instrument selections and the overall final sound! Great job with the guitar parts! The Takamine sounds pretty good to me! Thanks, Torrey

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very tasty guitar tone. you are very talented.
i agree ..could be a western movie..
then the flute comes in.
kudos to you. really liked it.
best
om


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Thanks to all the BIAB reviewers for your positive feedback. Since uploading this track I have made some minor adjustments in the last few bars - the inclusion of some orchestral percussion to provide a little added drama. wink


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Very cool music.......sounds like a film score!!! Very well conceived and executed!! Pan flute works perfectly!! Take care. Greg

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This is very good. Well balanced mix.


Regards,

Bob

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Very cool Brian. Great sounds.

Looks like we have lots of "hope" on the forum these days.

smile

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Very pleasing melody with a great backing band... very well done!

Will

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Move over Morricone! (I was just waiting for the trumpet smile ). Very cinematic and enjoyable, Brian.
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Very cinematic in a western way.

Outstanding tone and playing ... mesmerizing.

And topped off with an excellent mix.

Kudos!


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