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#735171 - 10/17/22 09:00 PM [User Showcase] Extended Vacation
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Extended Vacation

Another afternoon throw-together from last month. Has elements of samba, rhumba, cha-cha and fusion. Kind of a Latin Mash-up I guess you could say. It doesn't sound very much like the original style annotated below. Hope you might like it. Maybe a sip of a cold Corona or a margarita would set the mood?



File:Extended Vacation.SGU

Style is _FAERIE.STY (Faerie Sync Songwriter Folk)

RealTracks in style: 2609:Bass, Electric, ClassicFunkRootFiveAlex Ev 130
RealTracks in style: 1262:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopShiningHeld Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 2933:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking SongwriterFolkSlapQuinn Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 3197:Guitar, Electric, Soloist PopBalladMellowBrent Ev 130
RealDrums in Song: ChaChaFull^1-Sticks,RideClassic
RealTracks in song: 3945:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm FusionFunky16thsBrent Ev16 110
RealDrums in Song: DjembeKeitaEv16
RealDrums in style:BluesRumbaEv^1-a:Tom, Sidestick , b:Snare, HiHat


Edited by Al-David (10/17/22 09:02 PM)
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#735188 - 10/18/22 12:01 AM [User Showcase] Re: Extended Vacation [Re: Al-David]
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Nice mellow mash-up. smile
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#735194 - 10/18/22 02:08 AM [User Showcase] Re: Extended Vacation [Re: Al-David]
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Hi Al
I just came back from my vacation in Greece
And after hearing your song I want to go back immediately ;-)
Very nice song with a great melody
The guitar solo is really good
Such a long good guitar solo in Biab is not so common

Sehr gute Arbeit Al
Macht immer wieder Spaß, Deine Songs zu hören
Viele Grüße an Dich und Deine Frau
Andi ;-)

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#735199 - 10/18/22 02:56 AM [User Showcase] Re: Extended Vacation [Re: Al-David]
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Hi Alan,

Only 6:00 AM here, so too early for Corona or a Margarita for me, still working on my first coffee actually wink

I love this type of groove, cha-cha and rhumba especially are two types of rhythm that I spent quite a bit of time exploring back in the day.

Really well done on all levels, I especially like the solo guitar.

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#735208 - 10/18/22 04:36 AM [User Showcase] Re: Extended Vacation [Re: Al-David]
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Alan,

Excellent as usual... Great song and the production is superb.

Bob

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#735223 - 10/18/22 07:17 AM [User Showcase] Re: Extended Vacation [Re: Al-David]
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Alan,
I need that extended vacation so baadly!
Very cool fusion instrumental. Love your arrangements! This is a candy.
Excellent mix and listens very well. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

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#735224 - 10/18/22 07:19 AM [User Showcase] Re: Extended Vacation [Re: Al-David]
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Oh, I love this, Alan. Some fun stuff to play and I love all the Latin stuff mixed together. I remember being asked when starting high school what language I wanted to take. I jumped at Latin and was so disappointed it wasn't a music class. The second year I took French.

This is so much fun, and the changes really make it a smooth flow. So relaxing and simultaneously energetic. You added some many important pieces to the band, yet managed to keep them all heard without overwhelming. Very well done!!
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#735249 - 10/18/22 10:22 AM [User Showcase] Re: Extended Vacation [Re: Al-David]
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Relaxing yet rhythmic. A very good listen.
Good job on the mix. Enjoyed it much.
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#735251 - 10/18/22 10:39 AM [User Showcase] Re: Extended Vacation [Re: Al-David]
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Alan, man you've got this instrumental stuff down so well. Great production! - as always.

Brad

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#735264 - 10/18/22 11:57 AM [User Showcase] Re: Extended Vacation [Re: Al-David]
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Alan,

You "throw together" better than anyone.

Your instrumentals always "sound like a song" instead of "sounds like a jam".
The guitar solo is ALWAYS well thought out...like someone actually playing over the backing track...
(Although the ending sounds like it caught him by surprise smile )

Solid mix (always).

A good listen.

fj

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#735268 - 10/18/22 12:03 PM [User Showcase] Re: Extended Vacation [Re: Al-David]
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Perfect beach-bar music...una piña colada por favor cool
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#735269 - 10/18/22 12:04 PM [User Showcase] Re: Extended Vacation [Re: floyd jane]
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Another excellent "throw together"!

I wish my songs would sound as good as your "throw togethers"!

Great backing track and some excellent chops. What more could one ask for?
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#735300 - 10/18/22 03:16 PM [User Showcase] Re: Extended Vacation [Re: Al-David]
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Alan,

For an afternoon "throw-together" this sounds pretty good! I've never had very good results quickly putting a track together, usually takes a few days experimenting! This sounds great with a real feel-good vibe! The mix is super also! I know when I hit play on your tunes, they are always going to be put together well!

Thanks, Torrey
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#735322 - 10/18/22 07:51 PM [User Showcase] Re: Extended Vacation [Re: dcuny]
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Originally Posted By: dcuny
Nice mellow mash-up. smile


Thanks, David. Taake care.


Alan
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#735323 - 10/18/22 07:52 PM [User Showcase] Re: Extended Vacation [Re: PROJECT M]
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Originally Posted By: PROJECT M
Hi Al
I just came back from my vacation in Greece
And after hearing your song I want to go back immediately ;-)
Very nice song with a great melody
The guitar solo is really good
Such a long good guitar solo in Biab is not so common

Sehr gute Arbeit Al
Macht immer wieder Spaß, Deine Songs zu hören
Viele Grüße an Dich und Deine Frau
Andi ;-)



Hi Andi ...

Sounds like you had a great vacation! I've been to Greece only once, and for just one day.

I'm glad you enjoyed your listen.

Ich danke dir.

Alan
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#735324 - 10/18/22 07:54 PM [User Showcase] Re: Extended Vacation [Re: BlueAttitude]
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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Hi Alan,

Only 6:00 AM here, so too early for Corona or a Margarita for me, still working on my first coffee actually wink

I love this type of groove, cha-cha and rhumba especially are two types of rhythm that I spent quite a bit of time exploring back in the day.

Really well done on all levels, I especially like the solo guitar.



Hi Dave ...

Thanks a bunch. I've always enjoyed most of the various Latin genres and sub-genres. Agsain, thanks!

Alan
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#735325 - 10/18/22 07:55 PM [User Showcase] Re: Extended Vacation [Re: rsdean]
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Alan,

Excellent as usual... Great song and the production is superb.

Bob



HI Bob.

I appreciate the kindness. Thanks a bnunch.

Alan
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#735326 - 10/18/22 07:56 PM [User Showcase] Re: Extended Vacation [Re: Rustyspoon#]
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Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
Alan,
I need that extended vacation so baadly!
Very cool fusion instrumental. Love your arrangements! This is a candy.
Excellent mix and listens very well. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.



Hi Misha ...

You are very kind with your comments. Thanks so much!

Alan
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#735328 - 10/18/22 08:57 PM [User Showcase] Re: Extended Vacation [Re: Al-David]
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As others have said, this has a great 'finished product' feel. Very enjoyable to listen to.
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#735500 - 10/19/22 06:48 PM [User Showcase] Re: Extended Vacation [Re: Al-David]
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Awesome tune Alan. Guitar was really cool. Love the tone. Excellent production. Really well done...
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