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#709363 03/17/22 02:18 PM
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Hi, here's my latest. Finding new styles and sounds and experimenting with them.

Playful heat

Style is _JEWEL.STY (Jewel Cool Fusion Soloist) Changed the chord progression and added a elect piano solo.

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Great,

You are pushing new boundaries, Mike.

The opening drums are a real awakener.

The E.P. sits really sweet in the mix.


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Thanks mate, always appreciate your comments.

Cheers

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Smooth and funky. Big stereo sound in my headphones.


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Is this the new Mike?

You are a master of blending RTs into brilliant masterpieces

Loved the EP and guitar solos

You should experiment more often

Loved it


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I'm washed in delight.

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Man, those solos are great.

You always produce RT songs that sound like a great small group in a club.

Excellent mix!

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Thank you all for the nice comments. Sorry I'm a little late responding. I was out of town until last Sunday. I'm onto my next one. Thanks again.

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Impressive experiment.
Guitar soloist works very well!

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I missed this one earlier... This is very cool... love the chord changes, and the Mike Stern solos are killer.


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There is always good music in your club, Mike. Another great band well produced. I like the title; it definitely seems to describe the sound. Love the changes and the way the piano interprets them. The solos are well crafted and the backing band is top-notch.


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