Intensive Charming - SLAPJOHNSON

20th Jan 2009 17:58 - 17 years ago
Description : This is an instrumental track I have been working on over the last few days. It features a full horn section in the chorus section, and a tenor sax playing the lead lines through the verse sections. I have dropped in a funky flute solo for the middle break. I have just re-discovered tremelo effect for the guitar, so I have layed down a trem guitar along with a clean guitar rhythm. The bass is my yamaha, which is active. This allows for a greater tone selection and depth, I have tried to get depth with the bass here. I'm a huge percussion fan, so the usual shakers,tambourine and congas come out to play, as well as a vibraslap!

All comments welcome!

Cheers Slap...

Comments (19)

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n0mad23
n0mad23 11th Nov 2009 04:56 - 16 years ago
A fabulous track shining out from the noise of wannabes. You know I'm a percussion fiend, so my double thumbs up here should carry some weight. I love the arrangement here - the drums and shakers are at EXACTLY the right level and really emphasize what else is going on. In other words, for me that flute really stands out precisely because of the percussion you've got supporting it. And your sax playing...I understand the expression about "giving up my left nut" when I hear this kind of playing. I love the quality of musical "dialog" throughout this piece. A favorite to be sure.
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hi n0mad, thank you for the glowing review. I have to agree with you on noise wannabies.. Throw some loops together with no thought of key and develop a huge ego.. I feel what with your love of precussion (as shared by myself also), we should do a collaboration.. If you could put together some form of track I would gladly lay down some melodies....

Cheers Slap...
FrenchKid18
FrenchKid18 4th Nov 2009 22:56 - 16 years ago
Hi,
Such a great track you've got here(another one!).Everything is so smooth,mellow and emotional.I definitely love your sax playing
Faved
French Kid
fiery
fiery 25th May 2009 14:57 - 17 years ago
Haha... I can't help but laugh when I see the word vibraslap... cause someone on facebook started a vibraslap group for fans of the instrument, with forums discussing what songs use it.

This was gorgeous, I love that flute solo. Well more than the flute solo actually, but you know what I mean! lol

Lisa
DannyBOLO
DannyBOLO 4th Apr 2009 22:19 - 17 years ago
this is more than just luck. you have a serious talent. your music will be played well after you and i are gone. keep it up slap. think ill draw the girlfriend a bath and put this one on when she comes home.
p.s. the sheet music was exactly what he needed. he will soon be a member of looperman

B.O.L.O.
CONEYISLANDRECORDS
CONEYISLANDRECORDS 25th Mar 2009 16:41 - 17 years ago
I could hear this in like a grocery store. Not sayin that in a bad way either. You are super talented. You do this for a living?
InformalCircuit
InformalCircuit 21st Mar 2009 02:28 - 17 years ago
what more can i say other than.....you have 81 tracks. which is a great thing, but i just can't review all. this is by far my favorite though. you really have a lot of talent with brass....much respect,youre a great musician. i like how you always have an undertone of ska in everything though. its adds a much needed flavor to songs that you never thought it would work with. keep up the good work!

(and as im noticing around here a lot)
*cheers slap*
Kish
Kish 18th Feb 2009 04:30 - 17 years ago
good stuff man, keep it up.
BK1
BK1 8th Feb 2009 05:08 - 17 years ago
It sounds morelike jazz than chill. I like it. I do some jazz myself.
DaMann
DaMann 4th Feb 2009 22:40 - 17 years ago
Great track, a cross between jazz and some sort of slow rock. I love it!

Great track!

-DaMann
Scobra
Scobra 1st Feb 2009 02:24 - 17 years ago
Great great tone you have here.
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks man! Tone is something I'm always trying to improve. But then again, it's just one of many things I'm trying improve!..

Cheers Slap...
Filaofsoul
Filaofsoul 30th Jan 2009 15:11 - 17 years ago
Man you have some nice tracks here! Your reviews say it all- The flute solo in the middle was refreshing!! Fila
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hi Filaofsoul, thank you for your supportive comments on my tracks. I am embarking on the RPM challenge in Feb. This means writing and producing 10 tracks in a month. Now that's refreshing...

Cheers Slap...
DjSomnium
DjSomnium 28th Jan 2009 09:03 - 17 years ago
Well, browsing the many artists on this site, A live sax section with brass was not something I was expecting! I can tell your a man of perfectionism, and obviously took some time over this song! and the flute solo was awesome! I have to say though, I was waiting for the drums to break into a powerful beat, accompnaied by the horns. But hey, suprise is the name of the game right? You are an upholder of the fundementals of music and dont let anyone else tell you otherwise!
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hi Lorin, thanks for your kind words. Point taken about the drums! I could have seriously built that kit up. Maybe time permitting I will revise the drums...

Cheers Slap...
Acrylic
Acrylic 26th Jan 2009 23:11 - 17 years ago
not something to listen to by myself :p, Great work, Keep it up!
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it..

Cheers Slap...
highz
highz 25th Jan 2009 22:35 - 17 years ago
one word...OUTSTANDING!
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hi, one word... Thanks!

Cheers Slap...
npk417
npk417 23rd Jan 2009 17:23 - 17 years ago
A great usage of ballad lines and slower tempo. You certainly seem to have a penchant for strong fills at the end of turnarounds and at new sections on beat 1, which shows through well on this. Have you though about changing up the rhythm of the tenor lines (in the way that makes the later choruses of the flute solo so effective), to indicate a bit more tonal movement and energy growth (perhaps a bit less reverb in some higher phrases?) A thoroughly enjoyable listen -- not often to I hear ballads done with this combination of soulful simplicity and energetic give-and-take. Keep it up!
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hi Npk417, the thing I like about your reviews are the understanding/constructive comments. I am a huge ballad fan (playing alot of jazz standards in a band for many years), Yeah I agree with you about the sax line, I suppose I was trying to stay simplistic, but I could have altered the rhythm without losing the flow. I'm still getting to grips with ableton, so the reverb trick I will try and sort for the next track. I will given time stop by your page and listen to your tracks soon.

Cheers Slap...
oskarssonPL
oskarssonPL 21st Jan 2009 00:34 - 17 years ago
master at work,have no words for it,just perfect
have you any of ur music relaesed yet :))
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
No released music to date,and with so many people at this game now, I have a feeling my only released stuff will be on Looperman.

Cheers Slap...
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass 20th Jan 2009 19:37 - 17 years ago
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Dj4Real
Dj4Real 20th Jan 2009 18:28 - 17 years ago
love the arrangement...beautiful
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Yo DJ!!! I'm glad you liked the track..

I've already made 30 loops for Loop Wednesday!!! I'm hoping to have at least 100 ready for the day..

Cheers Slap...
phantomhim
phantomhim 20th Jan 2009 18:11 - 17 years ago
Nice switch in this, some sweet sax work. I think you should work on the drums next tho, get them sounding a little nicer, and a little less rigid.

Did you play all in instruments?
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Yo end!! Yeah I played everythig you hear, apart from the drums which I bought! They are real samples of live kits. I think I should get a refund after your remark lol....

Cheers Slap...

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