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"Variations on a Theme"

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_RAINNYC.STY. Rainy New York City Modern Jazz Waltz
RD: ModJazzWaltz^01-a:SideStick, Ride , b:Snare, Ride :Terry Clarke
RT2320: Bass, Acoustic, JazzWaltzRonHeld Sw 140 , Ron Carter
RT2323: Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm JazzWaltzKenny Sw 140 , Kenny Barron

_SEVILLE.STY. Seville Musette Accordion Trio
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Instruments: Ac.Bass, Accordion, Drums
RD: NortenoMexico^02-a:Sidestick, Kick , b:Sidestick, Ride :Alex Acuna
RT536: Bass, Acoustic, Pop Sw 120 , Byron House
RT2890: Accordion, Rhythm PasoMusette Ev 120 , Cory Pesaturo

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Originally Posted by Tano Music
"Variations on a Theme"

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_RAINNYC.STY. Rainy New York City Modern Jazz Waltz
RD: ModJazzWaltz^01-a:SideStick, Ride , b:Snare, Ride :Terry Clarke
RT2320: Bass, Acoustic, JazzWaltzRonHeld Sw 140 , Ron Carter
RT2323: Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm JazzWaltzKenny Sw 140 , Kenny Barron

_SEVILLE.STY. Seville Musette Accordion Trio
All RealTracks. Trio. Tempo=120 (90-140)
Instruments: Ac.Bass, Accordion, Drums
RD: NortenoMexico^02-a:Sidestick, Kick , b:Sidestick, Ride :Alex Acuna
RT536: Bass, Acoustic, Pop Sw 120 , Byron House
RT2890: Accordion, Rhythm PasoMusette Ev 120 , Cory Pesaturo

Many MIDI instruments, audio snippets, misc stuff


Tom,

The first iteration reminds of some late 60s soundtracks, not so much - not sure where I'd put that one.

Nice work. isn't it amazing how we can make so many different musical pieces simply by pushing a key or two on the keyboard. Sounds like you pushed all the right keys on this one.

Again, nicely done!

Take care,

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Some really interesting variations in this instrumental. Nicely produced, too.


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I don't usually listen to much instrumental music, but this is really well done and keeps my interest throughout the entire thing.
It's like one of those movie scores where the main theme appears at different places in different clothes.


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It's very bold and very successful. An explosive mix.
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Alan, WaoBand, BD, Laurent...thanks for checking this out...your comments are most appreciated.


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I agree with those who found it an interesting composition.
Certainly not boring. Well done.

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Tom,

Very nice. A lot of variation and texture. Great mix.

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Interesting work, you're very creative, and it shows in this piece. Ya can't copyright a riff, so you're good.


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VIc, Bob, TM.. thanks...I wondered whether I was too obtuse with my reference "riff"..


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25 or 6 to...infinity and beyond...

Man, I rocked to that riff on many a prom gym floor in my powder blue rented tux. Those were the days!

Super creative thematic exploration and arrangement. Super mix, too.


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Ron...glad you picked up on my "theme" basis...thanks for the kind feedback!


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Oh, give me a week to pass the bar and I'll take the case, Tom. (Looked this up and) Robert Lamm would've been thrilled to say he wrote this. Very creative stuff, Tom, and I like how you always return to the theme after filling in some amazing variation. That little Chicago tag you added was just terrific. Brilliant stuff, man.


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Ton, this is extremely creative and expertly put together. A combination of Captain Beefheart and Chicago Transit Authority. Maybe a little Spike Jones thrown in for good measure, i.e. not a pun. I believe this is the first time I have heard a song like this on this forum.
Great mix
Excellent song


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Thanks Marty and Mario...I had been thinking about this for a while>....pick some well-known music that is instantly recognizable in the first few notes--then start playing around with it. I'm glad you liked it!!


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That was wildly cool. You surprised me with the Chicago chords, and then you led me into all different interesting directions. This arrangement/composition would make a good marching number.

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This really a clever composition! Was smiling all the way through. Bravo!


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One thing's for certain: Lots of Variability is involved.

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Elliot/Steve/AudioT..thanks for visiting...appreciate all your comments!


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Variations indeed! Very interesting piece. Very well put together.

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