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#432506 10/06/17 04:01 AM
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This is a piece inspired by the 70's and 80'S TV cop shows with a lot of action in it. Hope you all like it. L.A. City

Style is PASTORUS.STY (Pastorius Latin Funk (Fusion))
Style MIDI Instruments are : Fretless Elec. Bass (36), Electric Piano (5), Muted Electric Guit (29), Synth Strings 2 (52),
MIDI Drums :1 Standard Drum Kit (1)(Power Drums VST)
The rest all Ketron SD2
Enjoy the ride.

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Mike,

This is great!!!

Lots of action indeed... this is really, really well crafted music. And the piano playing is fantastic. Is that you?

An excellent journey in jazz! I really enjoyed where you took me.

All the best,
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Wow, great job on this Mike! It's a powerful tune, with an infectious groove. It's the kind of tune that almost feels like it takes you on a journey. It reminds me a little bit of some stuff that Bob James has done.

Thanks so much for sharing smile


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Nice one Mike.

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Thanks Noel, Deryk and David for the listen and comments. The piano solo is all generated midi. I wish I could play like that!
And Deryk, your'e right about Bob James tunes, he wrote a few film an tv show themes.

Mike B.


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Mike,
I love the Hawaii 5-0 sounding drums on the intro and then the piece really takes off with some very tasty improv.
A beautifully balanced mix as expected from you.
Excellent!

Robert

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Thanks Robert for the kind comments. I'm glad you liked it.

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What a great groove, the drum intro really lights the fire and the going never stops. Very nice one to get into good mood this morning smile

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Hi, "cubanpete"...

Your composition, "L.A. City" makes policing sound very hip, w-a-y cool, and a whole lotta fun, so I'm gonna sign-up -- today! cool

Seriously, though, the drum solo intro was unexpected and exciting. In my experience with the User's Forum, it's the first song I've heard that opened in that way.

The rhythm also was exciting, as though it had some kind of unusual compound meter going on. Very refreshing that was!

You may have created a new theme song for "Miami Vice: 2017"!

It's always a pleasure to listen to your well-composed and produced compositions, "cubanpete". Also, I'm glad to see that you didn't report any personal hardships concerning your experience with Hurricane Irma.

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Very cool Mike Loved the piano


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Hi Mike,

Yep, exciting as all get-out! Latin Fusion - great stuff. I think you know I'm a big fan of your excellent work. This is a B-I-G composition and you handled all the parts very nicely. That opening was pretty danged good! Best to you,

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Sounds great Mike! You have a great approach to your music! It's always sophisticated and classy! Great work! Thanks, Torrey




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Thanks to you all, Janne, Loren, Scott, Alan and Torrey for the always encouraging reviews. As far as hurricane damages, no personal ones a couple of trees here and there and a fence gone, but thanks God we're fine.

Mike B.


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Hello, Mike

Great MIDI sound!
This tune reminds me of Lalo Schifrin strongly.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

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Wow! This grabs you from the first note and never lets go!

Superbly crafted with an amazingly cohesive sound.

Most enjoyable.

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Thanks Shigeki, wow, good 'ol Lalo Schifrin, ona of my favorites film composers; Dirty harry, Mission Imposible and so on. I'm honored. Thanks again.


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J&B, thanks for the listen and the kind review.

Mike B.


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All I can say Is book him Danno.
Great wild busy tune.
Rob

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Hi, Mike !!!

Incredibly innovative !!!
I have always been a fan of your
music !! Here everyone can
judge for themselves why !!!!!

Cheers
Dani

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Great music!! So interesting, energetic. Well composed and produced. A gem!! Take care. Greg

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