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24th Feb 2023 09:12 - 1 year ago
Description : Updated 8/18/23. I swapped out my grand piano and B3. The rest is refinements to the mix. Here's one of my recent jazz/fusion composition that's been updated, edited and improved on. Check it out and share your thoughts. Thanks Enjoy.

Mark

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If you have time take a listen and give kingmt77 some feedback.

UncleErin
UncleErin 10th Sep 2023 01:40 - 10 months ago
I don't know how I missed this one. Great track! WOW. Piano playing is fire, for sure. Love the doubling synth. What synth is that? (Around 50 sec mark) Loved it. Thanks for all the work you put into this. UE
kingmt77
kingmt77 replied 10th Sep 2023 - 10 months ago
UE! It's great hearing from you. Thanks for the stop and the virtual pat on the back. The synths in the section you mentioned goes as follows:
Roland Zenology Attack Brass.
Fab Filter Twin 3 Vintage Brass Ensemble.
Kontakt 7 The Saxophone. Peace.
CelestiaAngel777
CelestiaAngel777 18th Aug 2023 11:38 - 11 months ago
Hey Mark,

I had to take another listen to this re-edit & it's AMAZINGGG!!! Those piano keys are just a treat! to listen to, my ears are happy. Everything sounds mighty fine! & is sitting in it's rightful place as usual, one thing I like is hearing a sweet jam like this because I know it's all quality. The modifications made are real NICE!...The first time I heard it, it was awesome! & now even more so AMAZINGGG!!! BUT let's just talk about the drums for a sec, seriously now, off the freaking hook drum-work, yes sir you went to town and back with the re-editing you wasn't messing around. TOP! Work my friend, you have got this locked & loaded. Bravo!!!
kingmt77
kingmt77 replied 18th Aug 2023 - 11 months ago
Greetings Angelus. Thanks as always for the stop through and gracing the place with your presence. I really admire the attention you pay to the fine details. The backstory for the re-edit came from going through some new instruments, that all I can say is WOW. So I picked this one to improve upon. Drums? I just had to do that around the world roll with that Rhodes lick @1:57! This one was and still is liberating for me. Anyway, the feedback, reaction, and complements are received humbly. Thanks for taking out time to listen one more time. Quality? That's my motivation. I've got a bit to go, so we'll keep chopping away. Be and stay safe, my friend. Till the next round.

Mark
Micky
Micky 17th Aug 2023 20:57 - 11 months ago
Mark. Everything here is so indescribably in flux that I cannot sit still. All the instruments are superbly played, but what excites me the most are these incredible drums. If I were a drummer it would definitely frustrate me...LOL. Big compliment, the trip was really fun! Peace, Micky
kingmt77
kingmt77 replied 18th Aug 2023 - 11 months ago
Micky. Greetings. Thank you for checking out yet another one of my tracks. I decided after updating and upgrading my VST collection, I should refine this one. And that because of that groove. You might want to check the update out. I'm still debating over the B3. I'm happy you really enjoyed what you heard to the degree you couldn't sit still, LOL. See, that's what's up.......! Moving and grooooooooovin! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and kind comments. We'll keep the big fun in the music, for sure. Peace.

Mark
bringerofDOOM
bringerofDOOM 17th Aug 2023 13:05 - 11 months ago
Great keys work and note/chord selection and composition throughout. Wasn't digging the MIDI choice after the piano, kind a generic orchestra sound, doesn't match the sound quality of the other instrument choices, which are excellent (I would put a pipe organ there instead).
Loving that sax sound and the later flute. Piano in beginning and end is dry as hell but I assume you were gonna get that tweaked later.
Had to listen twice to even comment; had to fav as well, great work.
kingmt77
kingmt77 replied 17th Aug 2023 - 11 months ago
bringer! Thanks for the stop, listen, and fave. I absolutely treasure your expertise on sound! I’m working with some new VST and sending them through the paces. I agree totally about the dry piano and that one section synth horns part. That sax and flute I played on keyboard. I’m not sure about the pipe organ, but I need to get everything just right. Check the next update. Peace.

Mark
2Sisters
2Sisters 8th Mar 2023 17:33 - 1 year ago
Hello Mark. All I can say is the sound is brilliant. Excellent work. I think you've still worked a lot on the finer points. The mix is perfect. Each instrument is clearly audible but not intrusive. The solos are well coordinated and driven and introduced by an excellent drummer. Compared to one of your previous versions, the piano is very well integrated in terms of timbre and volume. But highlighting one instrument here would not do justice to the value of the other instruments. Well done, very crisp, great atmosphere that the song spreads. enjoyed it Greetings Manuela
kingmt77
kingmt77 replied 8th Mar 2023 - 1 year ago
Manuela! Hey.... I treasure this stop and you taking out time for another listen. My aim is to set my productions out right which after LM they head over to the local radio station for Friday night jazz and SoundCloud. What you bring in your observations is exactly what look for. That helps me to stay on task. Gratitude for your assistance and huge compliments:)! Be safe.

Mark
phantomproduction
phantomproduction 8th Mar 2023 12:16 - 1 year ago
DAMMNN, it hurts!!!
excellent job !
Michael
kingmt77
kingmt77 replied 8th Mar 2023 - 1 year ago
phantomproductions! Thank you for taking another listen. It's good you enjoyed what you heard. Be safe.

Mark
Mykael
Mykael 7th Mar 2023 21:55 - 1 year ago
To say that this track is in the pocket would be a gross understatement. The drum work is outstanding. The piano intro is very smart, and when the track kicks in, it kicks in with a bang (pardon the pun). The interplay between the piano and the percussion is, well, masterful. Than those sweet horns delicately at play in the background. I hear how thought out this piece is, even though it has an off the cuff live jam vibe; which is astounding when you consider that you have crafted this masterpiece from Loops. I cut my teeth singing at open jams here in Chicago. I travailed the circuit for an entire summer. It was tough going as jazz musicians here are very skeptical of singers (some open jazz jams outright ban singers!), but once you've gained their respect (if you ever do, and I did ) the battle is half won. This piece takes me back to that time which I thoroughly enjoyed, learned a lot and I miss very much. I believe this is the best you've EVER done here on Looperman. Well done, Sir!!!!

LovePeace&Light,

Mykael
kingmt77
kingmt77 replied 8th Mar 2023 - 1 year ago
Mykael. Thanks for checking this one out and leaving a kind and detailed review. I'm big time happy you thoroughly enjoyed what you heard. I didn't know you are from the CHI! Not only that, but I lived in the Chicago area many years, and now I'm two hours away. Maybe one day we can connect. Anyway, you be safe.

Mark
2Sisters
2Sisters 28th Feb 2023 14:38 - 1 year ago
Halo Mark, a lot has already been said here. Actually everything, from the brilliance you display in your keyboard games to the somewhat too predominant dominance of the keyboard instruments. I can only agree with what has been said. Greetings Manuela
kingmt77
kingmt77 replied 28th Feb 2023 - 1 year ago
Manuela. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your opinion. Be safe.

Mark
Rapresent2
Rapresent2 26th Feb 2023 20:46 - 1 year ago
Love it. The piano is brilliant but takes too much predominance in the mix. About 4.56 with the Rhodes is the level it should be at. At that point I'm in with the vibe!
kingmt77
kingmt77 replied 26th Feb 2023 - 1 year ago
Rapresent2. Greetings. Thanks for stopping by. Your feedback is on point. I'm going to remedy the piano with a different one that will set better in the mix. Yep, I'll probably go with a Yamaha C7 on the next round. Be safe.

Mark
doofus
doofus 26th Feb 2023 18:53 - 1 year ago
wtf man this is rolling! The keys, are amazing on this, and you got the bass in tight with the kit. Sounding awesome. You never fail to amaze!!
kingmt77
kingmt77 replied 26th Feb 2023 - 1 year ago
doofus. Thank you for stopping by. This track was a breakthrough for me. The complements you mentioned means a lot. Be safe.

Mark
T576
T576 26th Feb 2023 04:00 - 1 year ago
LOCKED AND LOADED, BRO here we go. I was done after the first 3 min. or so. The drum track is on the money money good to me. Classic fusion at its finest. I appreciate an artist giving suggestions to enhance my production, but as I'm composing I try to write as if I were the listener because the highest percentage of listeners will be the non professional. I can't do the formula baste method of writing. In music you have to have human element of sound. When you're spiritually connected to an instrument, What sounds out of place is not out of place. No other genre of music can express this better than Fusion which you are a master of. Thank you Mark, for delivering another, it is what you say it is track. PEACE. T576 OUT.
kingmt77
kingmt77 replied 26th Feb 2023 - 1 year ago
T576. Your visit, weigh-in, fave, and convo. All the points you mentioned.... I agree. Especially your point on the listener's perspective. We attempt to make every note count. And now that the technology has finally caught up with us, there's absolutely NO EXCUSE not to get better and better. And that freedom tho...... I gotta have it! Thanks brother. We'll chop it up soon. Be safe.

Mark
CelestiaAngel777
CelestiaAngel777 25th Feb 2023 09:47 - 1 year ago
Mark!!! thank you for your wonderful! support on my work/songs & you are absolutely welcome indeed if I can help I certainly will I'm all about the music & your music just does it for me.

You know Iv always got your back my friend, Again WOWSERS! this track ticks all the box' and then some!...CLASSY! :)
kingmt77
kingmt77 replied 25th Feb 2023 - 1 year ago
Angelus I’ve said this before……. With your talent, expertise and those ears, I’m in awesome company! Thanks my friend. And that goes for U2:)!

Mark
CelestiaAngel777
CelestiaAngel777 25th Feb 2023 08:15 - 1 year ago
Pièce de résistance I meant my excitement made me miss out letters :D
kingmt77
kingmt77 replied 25th Feb 2023 - 1 year ago
That’s understandable! This one took extra effort to get it right!

Mark
CelestiaAngel777
CelestiaAngel777 25th Feb 2023 08:10 - 1 year ago
Ah YESIRRR!!! Pièce de résistance, OUTSTANDINGGGG!!!! Mark, seriously, I am floored, listen to this NOW! & it was off the charts to begin with & now Finessed! & even more delicious!

~TAKE A BOW~ :)
kingmt77
kingmt77 replied 25th Feb 2023 - 1 year ago
Angelus! Thanks again for helping me out! It’s great that it’s good:) now.
BaoBou
BaoBou 25th Feb 2023 07:57 - 1 year ago
Yes!!! :) Perfection!
kingmt77
kingmt77 replied 25th Feb 2023 - 1 year ago
BaoBou….. Man thanks!
BaoBou
BaoBou 25th Feb 2023 07:10 - 1 year ago
Amazing as usual. You're the master on the keys, and this track also has a great structure and direction. Love how you came back to the same loop with a little extra as a clear end. Perfect.
The one thing I wondered, is that in that opening loop (which returns throughout the track) the little frill up and down at 2:03 threw me off a little bit; it felt to me like it was just out of time, like it was a 16th or 8th too early for my brain. I assume it was intentional and it's just my tiny brain that needs to adjust - by the time we got to the end I was ok with it. But maybe still, see if it was how you intended it.
But that's just the final 0.1%, and you're already on at least 150%. Amazing track, and one of your best I think. Good job man!
kingmt77
kingmt77 replied 25th Feb 2023 - 1 year ago
Hey buddy! You are correct! Angelus caught my off timing too. I went back and straightened it out. Check it out now. Your compliments are extremely encouraging. Thanks for stopping by BaoBou. Be safe.

Mark
CelestiaAngel777
CelestiaAngel777 25th Feb 2023 06:57 - 1 year ago
Hi Mark,

This is another gem of a jazz track indeed. The intro is super duper NICE!!! then a quick burst into a zealous! fire-starter delicious! jazzy funky ensemble and I'm loving everything that I'm hearing, those drums are solid! & at the 1:50 point just OUTSTANDING! only thing I'd say is maybe shorten the length of time of that amazing! drum roll to allow that transition to ease in at around 1:59, though it flows in seamlessly already, the drums threw me a little at that point, it's just a personal taste. I think I kept going back to this point several times, so yes my friend it's just a personal choice. Everything on the track is pure heaven! it's just my ears picking up too much of drums at around the 1:50 point, nothing major just two sharp ears :) You truly are the JAZZMASTER! ~HANDS DOWN~ & you already know just how much respect! I have for you and your work! Bravo! my friend and have a most wonderful! weekend. Catch on the Next one. Stay Safe.

Angelus
kingmt77
kingmt77 replied 25th Feb 2023 - 1 year ago
Angelus!!!!!! Those ears are bona fide quality control. I just updated. Check it now. Thanks for visiting, the fave and expert support is heart-warming. I'm glad you really like this one, as your latest track"ESCAPE" is next level. Thanks for sharing your talent. have a great weekend, my friend.

Mark
altinb
altinb 24th Feb 2023 13:58 - 1 year ago
great work on the track! sounds very unique
kingmt77
kingmt77 replied 24th Feb 2023 - 1 year ago
altinb. I'm glad you stopped by and this was a good listen. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Peace.

Mark
dimestop
dimestop 24th Feb 2023 12:17 - 1 year ago
great intro, and then that killer jazz drum entry was fly MT love that delay on the keys, great instrumentation as always, great drop for the outro, nice job bro, great production and sound quality.
kingmt77
kingmt77 replied 24th Feb 2023 - 1 year ago
Paul. Gratitude for the stop through and the comments on what jumped out at you. Your encouraging compliments are always a big plus. have a great weekend. Peace.

Mark
phantomproduction
phantomproduction 24th Feb 2023 10:44 - 1 year ago
another great composition .... on which I will not give advice .... others on LM are much more qualified than me in this field !!! great great job Mark!
Michael
kingmt77
kingmt77 replied 24th Feb 2023 - 1 year ago
Michael. I appreciate you stopping by and giving this one a listen. Have a great and safe weekend.

Mark

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