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#726299 08/01/22 06:58 PM
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Duke of Uke

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RealDrums=RumbaFlamencaPerc (Reverb 25)
916:Bass, Acoustic, Rumba Ev 110 (Reverb 30)
3240:Guitar, Nylon, Rhythm RumbaFlamencaFast 16ths Ev 16 120 (Reverb 55)
1438:Piano, Electric Soloist JazzFunkGroovin Ev 16 110 (Reverb 70)
3064:Vocal Oohs, Rhythm Pop3-part Ev 085 (Reverb 55)

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Lead Ukulele: Akoni AK-XM026ELH

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This piece is based on a chord-progression I used for an earlier piece (Rhumba Don't Slumber).
This offering has an entirely different melody, the pitch is up two semitones, the electric guitar is gone and I swapped the nylon-string guitar for the ukulele.

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haveing lived in espana once in a previous life...
This reminded me of little cafes one might find in a spanish town in one of the costas. or inland.

i have many very fond spanish memories.
which this song evoked.

love the whole song.

only one word amazeing...sincerely.

best

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Easy listen, i like it. Thanks for sharing.

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Thanks, OM. Glad you liked it.
You might like the remix even more (added strings)

Duke of Uke (remix)


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Gosh, Ghostgum, I really like this one! Very nice melody. I listened to your remix and the strings came out very well. Cool ending and really catchy title!

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Thanks, Brad. smile


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Yes those strings add a lot!
Super melody and backing band.
Extremely well mixed.
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Nice work on the ukulele! I also like the way the electric piano soloist seamlessly takes over.

Rob


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Originally Posted By: RnAM
I also like the way the electric piano soloist seamlessly takes over.

Rob


Yes, Rob, I like it too. The first time I added strings they ended in bar 20. This version takes them into the next bar, where the EP has already begun. I must add that I am so impressed with these Real Tracks. They bring an indispensable richness and an ambience to the whole process.


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Thanks, Mario! smile


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Hi Brian ...

Benn away for quite a while until recently. Missed your music! I don't think I've ever heard one from you that wasn't top shelf. And this one is equally well done. I'm impressed with the smooth transition of the lead instruments - really nice!

I didn't get a chance to hear it before you added the strings ... but they sure do sound good! Thanks for another great listen ...

Alan


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Very cool tune Brian. Love the ukulele . Very underappreciated instrument. Very pretty melody and excellent playing..


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What jumped out to me was the strings; delicate and sweet. So I scrolled back up to see how you included them but they weren't mentioned. I thought, that's odd, did I really hear them. Then I noticed you did a remix . . . light bulb smile

Very nice and very professional. Great job.


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OUTSTANDING. Period.

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Brian...the nylon guitar really sounds great on this tune...gives it a great Latin feel and texture...really enjoyed the listen...Dan


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Nicely done, Brian.
I don't think it would occur to me to use a ukulele as a lead instrument
(It had a nylon guitar tone to it - which I guess "makes sense").

Nice mix.

fj

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Brian

A very enjoyable instrumental and I the uke sounds great. Might pick mine up later.

Nice arrangement and well played.

Peter

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Originally Posted By: Al-David
Hi Brian ...

Benn away for quite a while until recently. Missed your music!

Alan


You have not missed much, Alan. I've had nothing to contribute to the forum for several months too (not for health reasons but to finish some writing projects). Glad you liked this little tune. smile


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Previously, I've only strummed the uke but recently I came across YT videos where people played them fingerstyle or picked out melodies. I thought I would give it a try. smile


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Originally Posted By: Bass Thumper
...the strings... weren't mentioned.


Sorry! I forgot to add that the strings (Symphonic Strings Trad) from Reason 11, were added via my Korg K61p midi keyboard.


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