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Originally Posted By: TuneMonger
Nice piece, Al, your chords brought out the best in that soloist realtrack. Sorry to hear about Di, hope her health improves. Hang in there, bud.



HI Bob ...

Thanks so much for the very kind comments. It's one of my favoprite acoustic guitar RTs. This is the 3rd or 4th time I've used it in the past year or so. It's very adaptable to various genres.

I'm delighted you enjoyed it. Thanks for letting me know.

And we appreciate your thoughts for Di.

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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Hi Alan,

Another strong instrumental from you!

The guitar panned left sounds just about perfect in my book, it's sitting in the mix nicely. Soloist guitar sounds great, you seem to always get the most out of the RealTrack soloists.

Sorry to hear about Di's ongoing health problems!



Hi Scott ..

Thanks for the feed-back on the muted guitar on the left. The more I listen, the more I'm satisfied with it. So, I'm gonna leave it as is.

And that lead guitar RT is one of my favborites. As I mentioned above to Bob, I've used it several time over the past year.

Thanks for your thoughts on Di's health.

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Alan,

A gorgeous instrumental.
Always impressed with your choices. And how "listenable" your instrumentals are.
Beautiful mix. (Guitars sound great).

Best to Di.

fj



Hello Floyd ...

Thank you so much! This is one of my favorites of the acoustic guitar tunes I've posted in quite a while. The various trracks on this song sound more "natural" than many of the RTs. I just play around with them a little to get the sound I want. No big secrets. I also liked the clarity of the strummed guitar on the right side.

Thasnk you very much for ther most genreous comments. I have about a dozen or so of these "quick-hit" pieces. I'ver done mosdty of the work on the,m on my laptop as Di is receiving her treatments. And thanks for your thoughts on her health.

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Originally Posted By: RnAM
Hi Alan,

Soothing music
Our thoughts are with Di.

Rob and Anne-Marie



Hi Rob & Anne-Marie ...

I'm delighted your listen was soothing. That was the goal. And thanks for your thoughts for Di. Take care ...

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Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
Alan,
Can't wrap my head around how you make your tunes sound so full of life? Amazing, especially considering relatively short time put into it. Panning worked out very well. Would love to see a video of you working on these smile Thank you for sharing and best wishes to Di.

Misha.



HI Misha ...

You are much too kind. But thank you for the kind words. I would be more than happy to do a video if I knew how to film it and upload it. I have no idea how to do either. I'm pretty good with the hardware side of computers. But on the software side, I'm an idiot.

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for letting me know!

Best to you ...

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Sorry to have delayed responding Alan,
I didn't want you melody to get in the way of another currently doing the ear worm thng.
This is, unsurprisingly, wonderful.


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Hi, Alan.

Nice work - it sounds really good through my speakers. And the stereo image is especially good.


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So good, Alan. A good feel with a fine melody soaring through. Well played and written. Yeah, I like those chords that come from misplaced fingers. This tune has such a good feel and you play it so well. Man, you wring out so much emotion. My thoughts are with you and Di. Stay well.


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Hi Al-David,

I enjoyed the sound and playing of the guitar. It's light in tone and it pleases. The instruments are in their place in the mix. Well done.

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Alan,

I've had that happen a few times on the guitar and the piano too, where I hit a wrong note in a chord and realized that it was better than what I originally had. Your "oops" works well here. A very pleasing composition that moves along smoothly.

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Very relaxing easy listening piece, the guitar melody is very nice. This is one of those of your instrumentals that I would like to hear with a real singer, the band is sweet and smooth, and the chording is so beautiful that a soft female voice on top of this would be like icing on the cake smile Well, I'm just dreaming now... great work with the mix. All the best to you and Di!

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Alan,

You've done it again! You are an absolute master at massaging great sounds out the realtracks...you REALLY know how to use them! I always enjoy your work! There are some really lovely things happening in this tune! Keep on rockin'

Thanks, Torrey

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Originally Posted By: rayc
Sorry to have delayed responding Alan,
I didn't want you melody to get in the way of another currently doing the ear worm thng.
This is, unsurprisingly, wonderful.


Hi Ray ... Quick replies because of Di's situation. Thanks so much. Know wehat you mean about ear worms when working on morte than one project. Thanks a bunch for your nice comnment.

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Originally Posted By: dcuny
Hi, Alan.

Nice work - it sounds really good through my speakers. And the stereo image is especially good.



HI David,

Short replies today as mty wife uis very ill. I appreciate that. Thank you so much. I've started spacing the pan a little wider recently. Take care.

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Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
So good, Alan. A good feel with a fine melody soaring through. Well played and written. Yeah, I like those chords that come from misplaced fingers. This tune has such a good feel and you play it so well. Man, you wring out so much emotion. My thoughts are with you and Di. Stay well.



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Short replies today as mty wife is very ill. You are very kind with your words. I apopreciate all of them. Thank you very much.

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Hi Al-David,

I enjoyed the sound and playing of the guitar. It's light in tone and it pleases. The instruments are in their place in the mix. Well done.

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Short replies today as mty wife is very ill. Thank you very much. I'm happy you like the guitar tone! best tio you ...

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Originally Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm
Alan,

I've had that happen a few times on the guitar and the piano too, where I hit a wrong note in a chord and realized that it was better than what I originally had. Your "oops" works well here. A very pleasing composition that moves along smoothly.



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Short replies today as mty wife is very ill. Sometimes mistakes aren't all that bad! Glad you enjoyed the song.

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Originally Posted By: jannesan
Very relaxing easy listening piece, the guitar melody is very nice. This is one of those of your instrumentals that I would like to hear with a real singer, the band is sweet and smooth, and the chording is so beautiful that a soft female voice on top of this would be like icing on the cake smile Well, I'm just dreaming now... great work with the mix. All the best to you and Di!

Janne



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Short replies today as my wife is very ill. I agree with you that a soft female voice would be perfect for this. MNy wife can longer sing as good as she once did (health). But glad you enjoyed the instrumental version. Thanks for letting me know.

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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Alan,

You've done it again! You are an absolute master at massaging great sounds out the realtracks...you REALLY know how to use them! I always enjoy your work! There are some really lovely things happening in this tune! Keep on rockin'

Thanks, Torrey



Hi Torrey ...


Short replies today as my wife is very ill. (Covid), I find myself blushing every time after I read your comments. It all just comes together kind of naturally. Can't explain it mnuch after that. But thank you so much! Take care ...

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Alan...this is one of your best...I love acoustic guitars playing those more exotic chords...really a super listen...my thoughts and prayers for Di...Dan


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