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Octoberfest at the Cape
Hello, I wanted to post this before of the end of the month, you all can figure out why. They had a festival locally till last week. That happens every year at the local German-American Club.
Enjoy!

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Mike, you captured the Oktoberfest mood!
Super use of RTs, as usual.
FWIW - If you really wanted to capture the Oktoberfest scene you could add some crowd noise and a few beer steins clinking together, i.e. I have been to a few Oktoberfests!

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Thanks Mario, I though about the crowd noise, but a don't know why I didn't added it. I might still do it.
Thanks again

Cheers

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Man, I love the places you take on these musical journeys, Mike. I hear much laughter and raucous voices, and above it all the band plays on, each member with a pint at his side. You create some terrific visual music, man.


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Well, sadly we are listening in November smile but that did not keep us from enjoying it!

Mario and Marty offered up some GREAT descriptions of imagery of the gig.

Another fine display of BiaB in talented hands.

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That's NICE! I find instrumentals challenging, and I always learn a lot about why they work when they work. This one REALLY works. Especially like the duet that finishes the tune up. But very compelling from beginning to end.


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Root/fifth bass chugs along. Nice work with the clarinet and accordion.

Catches the mood nicely! smile


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Mike,

Cool, catchy tune . . . a real foot tapper, and fits right in with the Octoberfest mood and spirit. Your usual fine production. Love the accordion in this—really pops throughout. Feels like I’m sitting on a corner cafe somewhere in Germany. Well done!

All my best to you,

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Thank you all for taking the time to listen and write such nice comments.

Cheers

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A great, lively, upbeat tune. Lots to like, I can picture the waiters and waitresses serving beer steins, lots of frivolity.

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Mike, nicely produced as always. It is quite different from your usual style. Well done. I have played there many times back when they used to have national acts come through town for concerts. Always had a good time, Tom

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