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Posted By: TuneMonger Loveland - 11/10/22 03:16 PM
https://soundcloud.com/user-770148857/loveland


The horns aren't perfect on this, but I did the best I could do. Sam Efford of fiverr handled the vocal.

~481:Bass, Acoustic, Jazz Ballad Sw 085
~487:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm Jazz Ballad Sw 085
~555:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm Jazz Ballad Freddie Sw 085
2593:Horn Section, Background CroonerBigBand9-Part Sw 110
Sax, Alto, Older Sw 140
RealDrums [in Song:JazzOlder^1-a:Brushes , b:Brushes Lively

Lyrics:

I've lost my way, no place to play in Loveland
The games afoot but I've been hobbled here
I must admit, no fun is it in Loveland
When you're alone and there's nobody near

I'd love to take off running, chasing somebody to woo,
But you're not here, will you appear? Alakazam! It's you!

It's magic and fun, with more than one, in Loveland,
But when you're alone, what a sad affair

SOLO

I'd love to take off running, chasing somebody to woo,
But you're not here, will you appear? Alakazam! It's you!

It's magic and fun, with more than one, in Loveland,
But when you're alone, what a sad affair
Posted By: firesong Re: Loveland - 11/10/22 04:08 PM
T.M...This is a step into the "way back machine"...this is such a great sounding piece of music...so well written and though Sam did a stellar job on the vocals I would love to hear Tony Bennet do this one!...great, great melody and so '40's sounding...this is the best I've heard BiaB horn section sound! I love the title and hook...this belongs on vinyl for sure!!
Posted By: B.D.Thomas Re: Loveland - 11/10/22 05:02 PM
Add some record crackle and this could be from the forties or fifties.

Beautiful song!
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Loveland - 11/11/22 07:58 PM
Hi TuneMonger,

I love this song - right up my alley.

Great melody and lyrics.

Excellent vocals. I note he sounds a little tentative in the first verse (I know the feeling) but really gets into it from the first chorus to the end.

Superb backing.

I've listened three times and it gets better with each listen.

Made my day.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: japokeapeg Re: Loveland - 11/12/22 08:11 AM
This could be played in Sam's bar in Casablanca. Lovely song beautifully performed. Here's lookin at you...
Posted By: BlueAttitude Re: Loveland - 11/12/22 08:56 AM
Sounds great to me, cool old school vibe with both the music and the lyric.

Horns sounded good to me, and your vocalist did a fine job.

Listened yesterday and also a couple of times this morning, really well-done in all aspects IMHO.
Posted By: BabuMusic Re: Loveland - 11/12/22 10:44 AM
Love this, Bob!! Man, the chord changes and melody and the way you arranged the orchestra is perfect. Good choice of vocalist. The mix is Goldilocks good, and the horns work just fine.
Posted By: Janice & Bud Re: Loveland - 11/12/22 06:45 PM
Well, as evidenced by Peter and Janice’s last song, she loves this big band style song. smile

Your vocalist is a fine crooner and the band, including the horns, sounds great.

We can see the protagonist sitting alone at a corner table watching the other couples dance.
In an old B&W film of course. smile

And a nice write.

Kudos!

J&B
Posted By: justanoldmuso Re: Loveland - 11/12/22 08:10 PM
not my genre , but certainly i think its a lovely and well done song imho.

it reminds of a sultry 3 am bar in soho london.
(makes me remember some crazy nites of my youth...lol.)

if i can make a suggestion ..in my mind i heard a female vocal alernating verses with your male vocal verses..
imho that would send the song flying.


well done mate.

happiness.

om
Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm Re: Loveland - 11/12/22 09:15 PM
Oh yeah!!! Great composition. I love the big band sound. You picked a good vocalist and got your money's worth. I picture people at the dance hall in a black and white film. Again, great song! Loved it.
Posted By: Charlie Fogle Re: Loveland - 11/13/22 09:59 AM
Really nice song. You made a good choice of vocalist. Fits the song well.

Charlie
Posted By: RnAM Re: Loveland - 11/13/22 05:38 PM
T.M.

This song takes us back in time.
Very good music and vocals.
The sax is nice!

Enjoyed!

Rob and Anne-Marie
Posted By: rayc Re: Loveland - 11/13/22 06:43 PM
Nice one...managing horn sections in BIAB is hard yakka but you've done a good job.
The band works well.
The vocalist let a few sibilant bits through but it isn't bad.
Nice one.
Posted By: MarioD Re: Loveland - 11/13/22 08:59 PM
Flashback to old big band jazz

Great vocal

Excellent work with those horns

Super mix

Great work
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Loveland - 11/14/22 06:06 PM
Tin Pan Alley lives. In the Showcase!
Nice write. A lovely melody.
Your vocalist does a great job.
Horns sound great.
Excellent mix.

A delightful step-back-in-time.
Really well done.

fj
Posted By: Robertkc Re: Loveland - 11/14/22 07:16 PM
The lyrics are perfect for the genre; especially that "Alakazam"- shows you`ve done your homework and know those crooners well.
The singer gets into the mood and the band ( including those rarely heard horns) sound good to me.
Evocative and well crafted music.

Robert
Posted By: Torrey Bliss Re: Loveland - 11/16/22 11:30 AM
TuneMonger,

I think you did an excellent job with the horns on this! The vocals seem to well also! I like this swinging jazz tune!

Thanks, Torrey
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Loveland - 11/17/22 01:24 PM
> great, great melody and so '40's sounding.


Thanks, Dan!
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Loveland - 11/17/22 01:26 PM
> Beautiful song!


Thanks, B.D.!
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Loveland - 11/17/22 01:32 PM
> Great melody and lyrics. Excellent vocals. I've listened three times and
> it gets better with each listen. Made my day.

Wow, thanks Nigel for such a great review! Made my day as well!
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Loveland - 11/17/22 01:33 PM
> Lovely song beautifully performed.


Thanks, J!
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Loveland - 11/17/22 01:36 PM
> Sounds great to me, cool old school vibe


Thanks, Dave, I appreciate it!
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Loveland - 11/17/22 01:40 PM
> Man, the chord changes and melody and the way you arranged the orchestra is
> perfect.



Thanks, Marty! The chords are above my pay grade but I borrow from the best.
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Loveland - 11/17/22 01:44 PM
> Your vocalist is a fine crooner and the band, including the horns, sounds
> great.


Thanks, J&B, always appreciate your detailed reviews.
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Loveland - 11/17/22 01:46 PM
> it reminds of a sultry 3 am bar in soho london.


Thanks, OM!
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Loveland - 11/17/22 01:48 PM
> Again, great song! Loved it.

Thanks, Scott!
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Loveland - 11/17/22 01:49 PM
> Really nice song


Thanks, Charlie
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Loveland - 11/17/22 01:52 PM
> This song takes us back in time.
> Very good music and vocals.



Thanks, Rob and Anne-Marie
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Loveland - 11/17/22 01:57 PM
> Nice one...managing horn sections in BIAB is hard yakka but you've done a
> good job

Thanks, Ray, there's a few parts with the horns that I'm less than thrilled with, but for the most part, I'm happy with them.
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Loveland - 11/17/22 01:59 PM
> Flashback to old big band jazz...

Thanks, Mario
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Loveland - 11/17/22 02:01 PM
> Tin Pan Alley lives. In the Showcase!
> Nice write. A lovely melody....


Thanks for such a great review, Floyd!
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Loveland - 11/17/22 02:05 PM
> Evocative and well crafted music....


Thanks for the very good, thoughtful review, RKC!
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Loveland - 11/17/22 02:07 PM
> I think you did an excellent job with the horns on this!


Thanks, Torrey!
Posted By: jannesan Re: Loveland - 11/20/22 01:32 PM
Magic and fun, nice lyrics combined with the perfect title create nostalgic mood where sad and alakazam moments alternate.
The horns are more than perfect in my ears, great work! The rest of the band is a perfect fit for the smiling melody & chording.
I really enjoy listening to the excellent vocalist.

Janne
Posted By: vicarn Re: Loveland - 11/20/22 03:09 PM
Clever musical stuff, Tunemonger.


Vic
Posted By: tommyad Re: Loveland - 11/20/22 06:16 PM
Sounds great! The singer nailed the vocal. The mix is well balanced and the horns seem fine to me. Nicely done, Tom
Posted By: Brad Williams Re: Loveland - 11/22/22 03:45 PM
Wow! Great job. Wonderful sound and such a great mix. Those horns were so well done, and I love the bass lines in it. You chose the perfect instruments and mixed them just right to pull this off. I thought your vocalist really nailed this one.
Posted By: dcuny Re: Loveland - 11/23/22 03:25 AM
What they said - The Wayback Machine rules!

Fun write that nails the crooner sound, and excellent work by the vocalist.

There are some nice rhymes - It's magic and fun/for more than one - that work perfectly matching era and moving the story forward.

Love it! laugh
Posted By: Scott C Re: Loveland - 11/23/22 11:43 PM
Very cool groove TM. Just loved the vocal. Backtrack was so good. Really nice listen. Well done..
Posted By: PROJECT M Re: Loveland - 11/26/22 08:24 AM
Hi Bob
Sounds great
Your voice fits perfectly
The background track is really well done
Great job Bob
Many greetings
Andi ;-)
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Loveland - 11/27/22 05:50 AM
> The horns are more than perfect in my ears, great work!


Thanks, Janne, and thanks for such a thorough review!
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Loveland - 11/27/22 05:52 AM
> Clever musical stuff, Tunemonger.


Thanks, Vic
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Loveland - 11/27/22 05:54 AM
>....Sounds great!....


Thanks, Tom!
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Loveland - 11/27/22 05:57 AM
> Wow! Great job.....


Thanks, Brad, I appreciate the good and thoughtful review!
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Loveland - 11/27/22 05:59 AM
> Fun write that nails the crooner sound...



Thanks, Dave, for the positive and detailed review!
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Loveland - 11/27/22 06:01 AM
> Very cool groove TM....



Thanks, Scott!
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Loveland - 11/27/22 06:04 AM
> Hi Bob
> Sounds great...



Thanks, Andi!
Posted By: camog Re: Loveland - 11/28/22 03:34 AM
Great stuff Tunemonger - enjoyed this, well done!!

Best regards, Carl
Posted By: animarorecords Re: Loveland - 11/29/22 03:48 AM
TuneMonger,

Nice sound!
The modulation of the chorus makes me feel the big band era.
This crooner horn RealTracks is perfect for the song.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi
Posted By: JONA Re: Loveland - 12/09/22 08:09 PM
Smooth retro jazz..
Liked !!

Jona
Posted By: Deej56 Re: Loveland - 12/11/22 07:02 PM
TuneMonger:

You picked the perfect singer for this tune—just the right kind of crooner to make it shine in just the way it deserves to shine. Brilliantly! Outstanding write and production. Congrats!!

Wishing you all the best for the Holidays,

Deej
Posted By: Greg Johnson Re: Loveland - 12/15/22 07:44 PM
Love this kind of music!!! And you do such a beautiful job with it!!! Singer is good but could use a little pitch correction. Wonderful tune!!! Take care. Greg
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