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STEELY DANA while back, I posted a tune called Dire Straits, which was supposed to sound like...mmmmm. I forgot. Anyway, I now have done one I call Steely Dan. I forget who it is supposed to sound like. By the way, I have almost run out of space (again!!!) on soundcoud so will soon be making a permanent switch to ReverbNation and www.davidsnydersongs.com.So the soundcloud link will be here, but the "transition" links will be below. Hope it makes you smile at least. I am playing piano, bass, and 3 guitars (two rhythms and a lead), but I was inspired by and started with some jazz sounds in the XtraPro styles Pak4, which include additional Real Tracks. They seem to have a really modern, legit sound to them. (* In other words, I studied what the BIAB artists were doing and then proceeded to copy them, or interpret the style myself, as it were. This is another huge learning advantage to BIAB, I think. Listen to people who know what they're doing and study them.) STEELY DANby David Snyder https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs3/steely-danV1 Give me the red pill sugar To set me free I may take the blue pill later So I can sleep It’s fine all right If the world lasts one more night Although New York City is burning The house party is in sight CH: And the girls don’t care what you’re doing As long as you do it all night long And the girls will give it all to you If you play their favorite song And just Be man Keep it up and have a plan Make it jazzy if you can If your skin has a deeper tan play some Steely Dan V2 Find me some politicians To treat me nice Give me some sweet molasses And banana spice It’s fine all right If the world lasts one more night My house is owned by China But the party is in sight CH: And the girls don’t care what you’re doing As long as you do it all night long And the girls will give it all to you If you play their favorite song And just Be man Keep it up and have a plan Make it jazzy if you can If your skin has a deeper tan play some Steely Dan The girls are tight yeah the girls are tight so be a man and play some Steely Dan All music and lyrics copyright 2023 by David Snyder David Snyder: Vocals, piano, bass, guitar, additional instrumentation, mixing, mastering https://www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder/song/33903514-steely-danhttps://davidsnydersongs.com/RealTracks in song: 2111:Sax, Baritone, Background, R&B Ev16 110 (1TrackHornSection) RealDrums in Song:JazzFunkGroovin^1-a:Sidestick, Hihat , b:Snare, Hihat Also: some Real Track electric piano in chorus
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I like your song, even though I absolutely can't stand Steely Dan. So, either you are better than them, or you failed to copy their style. It's your choice 
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It's impressive that the smooth, sophisticated jazz rock slid the smooth metallic object by it's many prudish fans for most of the 70s.
The blue pill and the red Kool Aid make an interesting combination.
Well, David you've made a good stab at their sound...the almost atonal piano interludes are great.
SONG - yes, it works - it sings.
The arrangement is ace.
Enjoyed it!
Not really a fan of the original band - I'll take your take.
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David,
This totally works for me. In fact, I think your sound is more grounded than SD. You've taken their essence, but completely put your individual stamp on it.
So well done!
Bob
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David that was really good!
I have so many flashbacks listening to this that I was Reelin' in the Years.
My doc, Doctor Wu, said take two aspirins and call him in the morning.
Love it!
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Hi David,
Certainly has a Steely Dan vibe happening in places, groove reminds me of Rikki Don’t Lose That Number somewhat.
Good job on all the instruments, especially enjoyed the tasty lead work.
Enjoyed!
Listened over on ReverbNation, I ditched Soundcloud years ago.
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David,
Find me some politicians
To treat me nice
Give me some sweet molasses
And banana spice
It’s fine all right
If the world lasts one more night
My house is owned by China
But the party is in sight
Such great lyrics! The sound is loose and right in the ballpark of that band ( not a fan, but I`ll listen to you in any style).
The musical skill and scope of Mr Snyder is truly impressive!
Robert
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B.D. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm. Ok, I'll let myself be better. Thanks!! 
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We never disliked Steely Dan and found a lot of their stuff entertaining - albeit we are not students of classic rock.
While we didn't study them we definitely feel the vibe here. Well done.
For us the lyric is worth the price of admission ... excellent!
And fine performances by you and a tight mix.
Cool,
J&B
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Thanks Ray! Well, it was fun to make, anyway! Thanks for the kind words!
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Thanks Bob!
I will take that.
Very kind of you to say!
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Ha! Sort of like if Donald Fagen suddenly forgot the lyrics and had to made something up.  Nice piano work, too!
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Hi, David !
Superb tune this !
One of your best
without doubt !
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So well done, David. Sounds like a Steely cover, but of one of their very best songs that was lost. The electric piano has Fagen's sound in the chorus. Excellent playing and you lyrics and vocals steel (sic) the show.
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Cool and jazzy, another DS/SD song that I cannot listen without smiling...and I haven't taken any pills Steely Dan is a nice band, but after hearing this song, I would rather listen more from David Snyder. Funny party lyrics, Very pleasant instrumentation, the drums have enjoyable 70's groove, the electric piano is full of fun and the sax supports elegantly. The mix and the vocals are top class. Very multi-talented work, there's certainly no genre you couldn't master. Janne
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Thanks Mario! Sorry if I triggered a flashback! Hope you made it back from your bad trip safe and sound!!
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Great lyrics!!! Well played I like the guitar work all throughout the song.
Good job Three thumbs up
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Wow, David. Just wow. One of your best, for me, without a doubt. How do you do it??? That, I do not know, but the end result is nothing short of outstanding. I know nothing about Steely Dan or anything like that, but this song stands on its own. Hats off to you, sir.
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Nice work David. Well played and arranged throughout.
Good stuff.
Peter
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Loved this David. That bass sax was excellent. What a cool add to the song. Super vocal and lyric. Cool guitar break. Well done
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