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Hi all, I hope you all are doing well!

I've finally managed to get some inspiration again and I have done this little instrumental... it is a kind of lo-fi chill/jazz with a hint of reggae (I think). smile


https://soundcloud.com/user-656274325/the-one-without


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RT711:Bass, Acoustic, Bossa
RT2703, Synth Rhythm CloudRapHighOrgan
RT2327: Koto, Synth, Rhythm, NewAge
RT1071: Trumpet, Soloist SmoothJazzPoppy
RealDrums: AltHipHop

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Will,
You could have added Oriental Mystique to your description... and a few other tags as this moves effortlessly between genres
The synth CloudRap organ coming in is a sweet surprise, and everything as always, sounds
polished and still natural.
Enjoyed!

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Hi Robert,

Thanks a lot for listening! Your nice comments are always appreciated!

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Yes, a nice oriental touch, especially during the intro. You have crafted a masterpiece by intermixing different instruments that I would have never thought would sound so good together. Your mix is super.


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Very good use of RTs. Original. I enjoyed it.


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Interesting! The drums sound a more like Middle Eastern percussion than a standard drum kit, which fits the rest of the song.

Very cool! smile


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Really well done - the mix is fantastic, and the koto realtrack fit perfectly in the mix. It flows tremendously wewll and make for a 'cerebral' listen, if you will. I wouldn't change a thing - thanks for sharing!


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Love how you started out with such a bare, simple mix to state your motif—that is doing the most with very little. The slow,slow tempo gives the bossa bass a completely unique feel. And that trumpet solo—sounds great!

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Originally Posted By: MarioD
Yes, a nice oriental touch, especially during the intro. You have crafted a masterpiece by intermixing different instruments that I would have never thought would sound so good together. Your mix is super.


Thanks a lot for your heart-warming words, Mario. Very much appreciated!

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Originally Posted By: TuneMonger
Very good use of RTs. Original. I enjoyed it.


Thank you, TuneMonger! smile

Will

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Originally Posted By: dcuny
Interesting! The drums sound a more like Middle Eastern percussion than a standard drum kit, which fits the rest of the song.

Very cool! smile


Thank you for listening, David. Much appreciated!

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Very well put together, Will. Love the trumpet. A great listen.
BTW, this is the second song I've listened to on the showcase this morning featuring the Koto!
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wow, I like this a lot, and it left me at a loss for words, so I'm going to simply echo everything that has been said so far.

So very interesting, a song like that would never occur to me in a million years.

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Hi Will,

What a coincidence we both used a Koto in our songs!
You made nice use of it too, although the performance was a little short.
Probabely that is because so much more happens in your song! I liked how you did that.
All those instruments together are working out marvelous, to my humble opinion.
But what I liked the most though, is that tension of the rhythm section.
I think that glued everything together in a very attractive way

A nice peace of work,
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Hi Will,

finally! Finally you're back - I've been missing your very maverick productions.

And this one is another typical example of your creativity - kept my attention from the get-go to the last note. VERY enjoyable!

Take care and stay safe,

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It really came together when the synth kicked in...propelled the song and filled the left channel.
Nice.


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Will,

A wonderful musical experience! An outstanding "mix of genres".

Keeps the ear engaged throughout. An excellent mix - each instrument is clear and crisp and has its own space.

very much enjoyed.

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That is a terrific production.

Man, what a creative mix, arrangement and mashup of genres.

Superb solo trumpet.

Excellent world music!

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Originally Posted By: Deryk - PG Music
Really well done - the mix is fantastic, and the koto realtrack fit perfectly in the mix. It flows tremendously wewll and make for a 'cerebral' listen, if you will. I wouldn't change a thing - thanks for sharing!


Much appreciated, Deryk! Thanks for listening.

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Originally Posted By: Tano Music
Love how you started out with such a bare, simple mix to state your motif—that is doing the most with very little. The slow,slow tempo gives the bossa bass a completely unique feel. And that trumpet solo—sounds great!


Thank you!, Yes, I love the trumpet too! smile

Will

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