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Hi folks, here's first one this year. I thought to go for a funk tune, so here it is.

https://www.reverbnation.com/cubanpete7/song/31527163-a-common-place

Style is _LOAF.STY (Loafing Lounge Pop Funk)

RealTracks in style: 3404:Bass, Electric, LoungeFunkAlex Ev16 080
RealTracks in style: 3336:Piano, Electric, Rhythm LoungeFunkJeff Ev16 080
RealTracks in song: 2617:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Funk16thsWahWah Ev16 100
RealTracks in song: 1944:Synth, Rhythm, EuroDance WhinyPan Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 2420:Sax, Soprano, Soloist SmoothJazzCoolJack Sw16 075 (Bluesy)
RealTracks in song: ~~1640:Piano, Electric, Soloist JazzFunkBreezy Ev16 075
RealDrums [in style:LoungeFunkPerc^1-a:rim, ride , b:snare, ride

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That is very smooth, gentle funk.
The only things that stood out to me were:
that some of the quieter bass notes were lost occasionally.
A bit of compression to sort out those levels would probably do the trick.
& the swirling synth became a little distracting after a while. The high end of it may cause a little hearing fatigue.
Nice stuff though.


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Nice start to the year Mike!

Really liked the soprano...

Good choice of RT's and mix also.

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I agree with Ray about the bass and that swirling synth. When it came in I thought that is cool but after about the 10th time it got a little irritating.

But I did enjoy this jazzy funk ditty!


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Very enjoyable funky backing with the sax taking the starring role for me.
The swirling synth is an unusual sound that took my attention away from other instruments.

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Pleasant listen. And it's nice to hear the soprano sax - it doesn't get enough love!


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Thank you guys for the comments and tips. I'll try to have a second version replacing the synth with something else and maybe changing the bass track or applying some compression to it like suggested by ray.
Thanks for listening


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Originally Posted By: dcuny
... it's nice to hear the soprano sax - it doesn't get enough love!


I agree with all the other comments, but this one deserves a special wink. Can't wait to hear the remake without the swirls, and MORE BASS. Whenever onstage and someone yells up to me, I always nod as if I heard them, and say, "Got it. More bass."


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A pleasant jazzy number, with some nice playing throughout.

Enjoyed.

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Hi Mike,

This is such a smooth listen!

I love that soprano sax. It's not a Realtrack that we hear very often but it certainly brings class to your composition.

I enjoyed my journey.

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Hi Mike,

a very enjoyable listen. Love that smooth and gentle funk style a lot. You never disappoint.

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Another nice one Mike...
Two great tunes to start the year...
Congratulations!


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