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#735968 10/23/22 10:11 AM
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In A Mood


I have half a dozen, or so, "quick hit" songs I cobbled together between Di's medication dosages anbd treatments over the past two weeks. Each was put together with less than five total hours invested in their creation and publication.

This is the last one I did - day before yesterday between 1:00pm and 5:30pm (a twenty-minute break in the middle of the process to give Di medication). The style and individual track selection went pretty quickly - about an hour and a half. I already had the basic chord pattern determined in my mind. So the rest of the time was devoted to fine tuning and then posting to Soundclick.

The "lead" guitar is actually a rhythm track, but it had just enough melody in it for my intended purpose. My goal was not to create a memroable melody - rather, it was to create a mood to get lost in. That's why it's not more forward in the mix. I wanted it to gently "float" slightly above the other tracks. The hoped for goal is to put the listner in a mood that reflects general satisfaction in life and comfort in self-worth. Hopefully, I achieved that.

Thanks for listening abnd commenting, if you do. I appreciate it very much.

Alan



File:In A Mood.SGU

Key=Bb , Tempo 75, Length (m:s)=2:46

Style is _ITPOURS.STY (It Pours Sad Sw16 Folk w Synths)

RealTracks in style: 3682:Bass, Synth, SmoothJazzCoolJeff Sw16 075
RealTracks in song: 3400:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm CelticSlowReel Ev16 060
RealTracks in style: 2920:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm FolkSlowSw16Brent Sw16 060
RealTracks in song: 1945:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm GroovinFolk Ev 085
RealDrums in Song: ShakerEven8ths
RealDrums in Song: CongasEv16[single]
RealTracks in style: 1543:Synth Pad, PopBelieve Ev16 065
RealDrums in style:BluesRockSlowEv^1-a:SideStick , b:Snare


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Alan,

This laid-back vibe is just what I love! Man, you did an excellent job constructing this! The acoustic guitar sounds so lovely! You are one of the best at realtracks song building! Love it!

Thanks, Torrey




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Moody indeed Alan, nicely done and cool chord progression too.


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Hi Alan,

Good idea using an acoustic rhythm Real Track as the lead instrument.

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Hi, Alan.

Pleasant listen.


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Hi Alan,
Excellent stereo guitar image. Very interesting progression! Clear mix.
"it was to create a mood to get lost in". I believe you accomplished that smile
Best wishes to Di and thank you for sharing.

Misha.

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Hi Alan,

Yes, you were in a creative mood the day you made this song!
Nice chord progression in a very moody song.
I liked that acoustic lead guitar a lot. So nice to listen to.
The only thing I can think of, it was much to short. Only 2:44.
I think 5 minutes were better...

I was amazed to read how quickly you made this song. And that you had the chord pattern already in your head!
Very, very good.

Send my love to Di if possible,
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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Alan,

This laid-back vibe is just what I love! Man, you did an excellent job constructing this! The acoustic guitar sounds so lovely! You are one of the best at realtracks song building! Love it!

Thanks, Torrey



Hi Torrey ...

Headed to a couple of appointments, so have to be brief. Many thanks. I apprecviate those very kind words!

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Originally Posted By: rayc
Moody indeed Alan, nicely done and cool chord progression too.


Almost headfed out the door for appts. I appreciate your nice words - as always. Sent you a PM./

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Originally Posted By: NigelSpiers
Hi Alan,

Good idea using an acoustic rhythm Real Track as the lead instrument.

Best Regards
nigel



Hi Nigel ...

I was lucky to have found that particular track. Thanks.

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Originally Posted By: dcuny
Hi, Alan.

Pleasant listen.


Hi David ...

Thanks. Appreciate it.

Alan


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Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
Hi Alan,
Excellent stereo guitar image. Very interesting progression! Clear mix.
"it was to create a mood to get lost in". I believe you accomplished that smile
Best wishes to Di and thank you for sharing.

Misha.




Hi Misha

Glad you enjoyed ity and that it set a mood for you. Thanks for your wishes for Di.

Those first four chords are ones I often use in many of my Jazz arrangements: Bbmaj6 - Am11 - D7 - Gm. And the first three chords in the Chorus I use a lot, too: Cm11 - F7 - Bbmaj6


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Alan,

Love the way this sounds... A slow acoustic jam. Excellent! The vibe you have created is perfect.

Bob

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Hi Al
Sounds really very nice
Your songs are always very pleasant to listen to
Great work Al
Many greetings to you and Di
Andi ;-)

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Really nice mood!
It certainly works.

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Lovely listen Alan. Very cool and laid back. Well done


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Alan,

A really nice listen.
Excellent mix.

This has a James Taylor vibe.
(That GroovinFolk RT does a great job of providing that...)

fj

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Your vision, the choice of RT's and the mix all set the described mood most excellently.

The "lead" guitar was a great choice.

Well done RT Master!

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I always enjoy your chord progressions, and this is no exception, lovely and original. And it's amazing how that rhythm guitar interprets the chords so well, like a real guitarist. The guitar is also mixed perfectly above the band, floats gently just like you wanted. The rest of the band supports beautifully that satisfaction mood. Comfortable and cozy are words that come to my mind while listening.

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Very nice mood you've created here Alan!!! You have such a way with these sweet instrumentals!! Take care. Greg

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