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Two Shades Of Sorrow

I entered this is the Style Pak 5 competition (Jazz). Working on another, when I get a chance. Hope you enjoy it.


****** Song Summary - Two Shades Of Sorrow ******
Title: _SMOOTHY Demo - Smoothie Soul and Smooth Ballad
File:Two Shades Of Sorrow.SGU
Key=Fm , Tempo 65, Length (m:s)=2:42


Style is _SMOOTHY.STY (Smoothie Soul and Smooth Ballad)

RealTracks in style: 908:Bass, Electric, SmoothBallad Ev16 065
RealTracks in style: 2808:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm SoulfulPop16thsMike Ev16 065
RealTracks in style: 1072:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm SmoothJazzBallad Ev16 065
RealTracks in style: 1543:Synth Pad, PopBelieve Ev16 065
RealTracks in song: 1061:Sax, Soprano, Soloist SmoothJazzBallad Ev16 065 (Bluesy)
RealDrums in style: SmoothJazzBallad^3-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Sidestick, Ride

No extras or secret sauce ... just what BIAB gave me.


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Alan,

This is beautiful... A lot of feeling in this song and arrangement - great mix as well. Everything breathes just right.

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Nice changes and arrangement. I especially like the interaction of the guitar and the sax.

Good stuff, Alan, best of luck in the contest!

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Very nice, Alan. Solid mix. Terrific listen.

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Well that is about as smooth as you can get. Great music, flawlessly put together. I really enjoyed listening.

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one word...EXCELLENT

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Really nice! BIAB is so awesome, even when you just let it 'run free' like this!
Did I hear you sneak in a nice diminished chord somewhere? Gave it an unexpected interesting twist.
Thanks for sharing, Alan, and looking forward to your next submission as well.

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Originally Posted By: rsdean
Alan,

This is beautiful... A lot of feeling in this song and arrangement - great mix as well. Everything breathes just right.

Bob


Hi Bob,

Thank you very much. I'm delighted it sits nicely in your ears. Thanks for letting me know. best to you.

Alan


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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Nice changes and arrangement. I especially like the interaction of the guitar and the sax.

Good stuff, Alan, best of luck in the contest!


Hi Dave,

Thanks for the nice comments. I wondered if possibly the left channel guitar was a little too much. Thanks for verifying the balance id okay. Much appreciated.

Alan


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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Very nice, Alan. Solid mix. Terrific listen.

fj


Hi Floyd,

Thanks a bunch. As i told Dave, I thought maybe the guitar was a bit much. Apparently it's okay. Thanks for chiming in with your comments. Much appreciated.

Alan


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Originally Posted By: GocartMoz
Well that is about as smooth as you can get. Great music, flawlessly put together. I really enjoyed listening.

Dave


Thank you very much, Dave. So glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate your comments.

Alan


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Originally Posted By: furry
one word...EXCELLENT


Hello Graham,

Well that one word says a lot. Thank you very much!

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Originally Posted By: Tano Music
Really nice! BIAB is so awesome, even when you just let it 'run free' like this!
Did I hear you sneak in a nice diminished chord somewhere? Gave it an unexpected interesting twist.
Thanks for sharing, Alan, and looking forward to your next submission as well.


Hi@!

Thanks for the listen and very kind comments. I'm a big fan of using diminished chords, where appropriate, to add a little character to the song. Another chord I use when I can is the minor 11th. I use it primarily where a 1-2m-5 progression would be common. I simply use the m11 to replace the 2m and 5 chords. the minor 11th is so similar to a 5 chord that it's a perfect melding of the two. probably way more than you wanted to know. Thanks again.

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Alan

Nicely done a really soothing jazz instrumental that sounds great.
Good luck in the competition with this pretty piece.

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Alan,
A fine, smooth vehicle for that sax.
Nice changes and the mix sounds very good on my headphones.

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Very cool tune Alan. Loved the sax


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Nice work again Al!
That saxophone sounds great and we have to say we also love the .Styles Pack 5


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Man, you own these BiaB instrumentals! That is so nicely done.

I'm sure we've often used the word but again, "CLASSY."

Best to you re the contest!

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Hi Alan,

This is a wonderful listen! Smooth, classy and mixed really well. I hope this does your proud in the competition! I reckon that you have a set of the finest ears going when it comes to composing in this genre. Whenever I listen to your smooth jazz works, I always sit here transfixed. Your musicality shines.

My best wishes to you and Di,
Noel

P.S. I love this title!


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That was very nice Alan! It's such a big clean sound with a great arrangement! That Sax is the ONLY choice for this! Perfect! Thanks, Torrey




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