Originally Posted by Andrew Dee
Hi Marty. The Latin style used here is really cool. I love your chord movements, and especially into and through the bridge. I thought I heard the marimba - I’ve always loved that.
Great song!
Andrew
Thanks, Andrew. The Bridge, in my mind, is kind of the same song-- yet totally different. Change keys, go from minor to major. Yeah, there are no rules. smile I'm with you on how cool the marimba is as an instrument.

Originally Posted by rayc
The date must be the 7th - this is the second song I've listened to in the forum today and both are steeped in 7ths.
This one has more bounce and solo/filigree which adds a little bite to the jazzy blues.
Wonderful vocal, cool narrative and terrific mix.
This could just as easily been a smooth jazz thing but I'm glad you kept some bop.
But this was posted on the 12th, Ray --I should've used sus chords. Thanks, Ray. This one would be hard to find the right section for in a record store.

Originally Posted by musician17
One of your best, Marty. The harmonies are lush, your delivery is superb - love the slightly staccato style, and the accents that that brings. The lyrics are perfectly suited to my taste. That guitar solo suits the song to a tee. Loved it all - once more smile Bravo ... hats off to you.
Thanks, James. At first I was confused, then realized you meant musical harmony, not vocal. Much appreciated, my friend.

Originally Posted by MarioD
Marty, you were always an excellent singer, bass player, and arranger and now you are a master at taking various instruments from different genres and mixing them to perfection. I am so jealous!
Loved it.
Thanks, Mario, but I was never a singer --shower, maybe if no one was home, but in a band, no. Use my throat to play bass and my hands to sing. HA! You jealous?!? Ha. Every piece you post I say that about you. Well, wouldn't say jealous, but filled with respect for your abilities.

Originally Posted by floyd jane
Marty,

Love that opening.

All the usual goodness.
Bass. Yum.
Good vocal.
Solid Mix.

Dancin' in my chair....

Goodness. Yes.

fj
Thanks, Floyd. Next time I hope to get you dancin' ON your chair. Had the song mostly done, then dropped in a Brent track and, wow, not only the opening fit, but even the fills.


Enjoy whatever happens!
marty

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