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Smooth Ride


A quick throw-together I did a few days ago. Hope it sounds okay. The drums are a bit busier than what I wanted, but I couldn't find any others I liked better.



File:Smooth Ride.SGU

Key=C , Tempo 90, Length (m:s)=3:11

Style is _PILLOWY.STY (Pillowy Dreamy Pop Ballad)

RealTracks in style: ~700:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 085
RealTracks in style: ~689:Organ, B3, Background Pop Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 1762:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Pop16thsArp Ev16 085
RealTracks in style: ~542:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Dreamy Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 3197:Guitar, Electric, Soloist PopBalladMellowBrent Ev 130
MIDI SuperTracks in song: 1806:Synth Pad, PopModernGrooveMellow Ev16 075
RealDrums in style:BluesRockFunky16ths^1-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Busy Snare, HiHat


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Alan,

Love this... Such a smooth & cool vibe. The lead guitar track is killer!

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Ah, now that's a smooth ride with some very interesting turns, Alan. It's as if those unusual changes direct passengers to the many wonderful sites as you drive them by. You used a great bunch of tracks and mixed them to a pleasing finish. So good. So smooth.


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Alan,

Another excellent instrumental. Good listening.
Smooth seems so very appropriate.
Excellent mix.

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Smooth and dreamy indeed.
A very enjoyable listen, also liked your usage of the strings.


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Originally Posted By: rsdean
Alan,

Love this... Such a smooth & cool vibe. The lead guitar track is killer!

Bob



Hi Bob ...

Thanks so much. The lead guitar was just the 3rd or 4th track I previewed. I didn't check out many more after that. Glad you enjoyed it!

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Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
Ah, now that's a smooth ride with some very interesting turns, Alan. It's as if those unusual changes direct passengers to the many wonderful sites as you drive them by. You used a great bunch of tracks and mixed them to a pleasing finish. So good. So smooth.



HI Marty ...

Glad you enjoyed the "side trips"! Except for the drums, most of the tracks were relatively quick to find. Thanks for the kind words - much appreciated.

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Alan,

Another excellent instrumental. Good listening.
Smooth seems so very appropriate.
Excellent mix.

fj



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Many thanks for those really nice words. You already know the archaic methods I use. Thus, I employ the mastering offered by Soundcloud. It has helped to make my mixes sound better. Thanks again.

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Originally Posted By: Bass Thumper
Smooth and dreamy indeed.
A very enjoyable listen, also liked your usage of the strings.



Hello BT ...

Many thanks for the encouraging and kind comments. I appreciate them very much. The strings were the last track I added. I truied to mix then so they coiuld be lightly heard. Thanks for noticing and commenting on them.

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Great tune Alan, and I agree with everybody on that mix - perfection. I really liked the guitar you chose, but all the other instruments helped to make it shine. The chord changes were terrific, and the chimes at the end were a sweet addition.

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Alan...your instrumentals always show us the potential of BiaB to produce great tracks...appropriately titled...the guitars are so sweet...I appreciate your posts!


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Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
Ah, now that's a smooth ride with some very interesting turns, Alan. It's as if those unusual changes direct passengers to the many wonderful sites as you drive them by. You used a great bunch of tracks and mixed them to a pleasing finish. So good. So smooth.


Yes......SWEET, CREATIVE, SMOOTH.........a fine, fine ride indeed!!! Great track Alan!! Take care. Greg

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An enjoyable listen. You mentioned strings but I couldn't hear them. My hearing's probably shot. I'll try again later on my best cans.


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Alan,

It's a very elaborate chord progression, but the flow of the song is very smooth.
This song is perfect for a driving date.
His solo guitar choices are always very skillful and I am always impressed.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best Regards.

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Originally Posted By: Brad Williams
Great tune Alan, and I agree with everybody on that mix - perfection. I really liked the guitar you chose, but all the other instruments helped to make it shine. The chord changes were terrific, and the chimes at the end were a sweet addition.



Hi Brad ...

Many thanks for all that! And yeah, I kinda liked those chimnes, too! Thanks for the listen.

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Originally Posted By: firesong
Alan...your instrumentals always show us the potential of BiaB to produce great tracks...appropriately titled...the guitars are so sweet...I appreciate your posts!



Hi Dan ...

As alkways, you are very kind with your comments. I apreciate that very much. Glad it works for you!

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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
Ah, now that's a smooth ride with some very interesting turns, Alan. It's as if those unusual changes direct passengers to the many wonderful sites as you drive them by. You used a great bunch of tracks and mixed them to a pleasing finish. So good. So smooth.


Yes......SWEET, CREATIVE, SMOOTH.........a fine, fine ride indeed!!! Great track Alan!! Take care. Greg



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It's always a pleasure when you drop in for a listen. Thank you so much for the very nice comments. Sure do appreciate them! Best toi you ...

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Originally Posted By: TuneMonger
An enjoyable listen. You mentioned strings but I couldn't hear them. My hearing's probably shot. I'll try again later on my best cans.



HI Bob!

I'm glad the listen for enjoyable for you. The strings are just barely loud enough to hear them and they only come in on the chorus. Thanks so much for taking the time to listen.

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Originally Posted By: animarorecords
Alan,

It's a very elaborate chord progression, but the flow of the song is very smooth.
This song is perfect for a driving date.
His solo guitar choices are always very skillful and I am always impressed.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best Regards.

Shigeki Adachi


Hi Shigeki ...

Thank you for the listen and the extremely nice comments! I always appreciate your comments on my songs.

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The drums are fine, but I did want the organist to rest now and then and give the guitarist more room to shine:)

All in all a very smooth ride, especially for a 'throw-together' track.


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