Fire Up The Funk 2016 Ft Slap Johnson - AllenV

Thank you my friend,the live sax added so much and I'm happy you got funk fix from the track.

Thanks again,
Allen.

Hey FR!
Yea,I don't do many tracks by myself cause...well it's a lot harder...you have to make drums and play all the parts,I do enjoy the ease of just "playing".
I have some new software,Ableton Live so I'm making a big transition from the Tascam to DAW.If I can figure it out maybe I can do more original tracks.

Thanks for stoppin' by!
Mr.V

Thanks Bc,it's one of the few tracks I played everything on...which is rare cause collaborating has become a full time outlet for me : )

Thanks for your comment!
Allen

I'm glad you "got it" Twanna,I almost took out the disco part cause I didn't know if anyone would.
I played the track for my 26yr old son and asked if he thought the disco part was silly,his reply was that it was his favorite part!...go figure : )

Thanks for checkin' it out!
Allen

Ok,I'll whisper a little heart felt thank you,I do appreciate it M.

Allen

Thanks so much Hutch.A big question there...I'm very much a product of over 30yrs of playing in cover bands so a lot of what I do really comes from absorbing all that in.Having said that,I've also had a few riffs and small chord changes that I've never been in an original situation to use and after that long I've built up a lbrary that I use to warm up with live.
I just started recording like this about 6 months ago so i'm finally able to piece some of these things together,no science to it..just yrs of unused ideas,until now and the inspiration I get from all the talent on this site is priceless...I'm very grateful to everyone here,you begin to feel like you could do anything,or at least try :)
Thanks again for your review...Oh,and I love to jam so I start with one idea and hit record..then add parts until something sticks...and it doesn't always work..if you notice I collab a lot more than I do my own originals!

Allen

Hey Perez,glad to make your day a little better!
We do love the funk,Maybe we should do some more!
Thank you for commenting.

Allen

Thanks and Congrats Estefano!
Yes Eshar was quite an influence and an all around good person and talent...as yourself!

Your comments are always appreciated.
Allen

Funk is fun isn't it!I have to thank you for the bass complement since it is not my main instrument..I do have to pick it like a guitar tho cause..well, thats what i do!
thank you for taking the time planet,I appreciate it.
Allen

Well thank you and your daughter,I have a 4yr old grandaughter myself..but don't tell anyone i'm that old..our secret.this tune is one of the few originals i've posted so you know where I get the most enjoyment.i've been meaning to review your blues song cause I hear a Neal Schon influence in there and I love the guy,Gotta add him to my influences.
thanks again Bil...I better go check on James:)
Allen

Hey Mr Skillz,after that complement I might want to have a listen again myself.You know I may go into a song with just an idea and a guitar riff and let the song dictate it's self but it is hard to keep the funk out sometimes,I do love it...
Thanks for feelin' it,

Allen

Thanks for makin' me smile Salook.I do love old Prince,The Time,Isley bros..good old funky stuff.
I don't know much about production but for a novice i've found the less parts I have to mess with the better and just stick to guitar and let the other talented people on this site do the hard parts.I don't make beats but now I have looperfriends that do!
Thank you again,

Allen

Thank you Zappo.It was so much fun to play and I appreciate your comment.

Allen

Thank you nOmad!I'm glad that you heard it the way I meant it...which is what we all hope for when we share our music.
The kinda disco part toward the end made me smile when I played it but didn't think I would keep it in,didn't think the spirit would be interpreted as I felt it,glad you got it and thanks again for the encouragement

May The Funk Be With You..
Allen

Thank you Jim.You know thats one thing about comeing from the 70's,it kinda comes through in your music.It did feel like putting on those old bell bottoms...they may not fit any more but you can still remember when they did!

Allen

Thank you for listening.This was so much fun to play and I appreciate the comments.Having fun while playing is a good thing and I'm glad you liked it.
Allen

Thanks John.A blessing and curse...unless it's a loop it has to be guitar and bass so I try to make the best of it.I think I heard a funky blues song over at your place.

Allen

Thank you and of course i'll get over there to listen...almost didn't recognize ya...must need new glasses:)
Allen

Thank you right back and I have to say again how well you guys fit,Maybe your son could get in on it to if he hasn't already...and you know I like what you do by yourself anyway.

Allen

Hello my friend.Thanks for stoppin by and leaving the good comment.Hey,you and Jim kinda got a supergroup goin' on over there...great stuff.

Allen

Hey JW,thanks for having a listen.I do love the genre...I liked it before I knew it was a genre!Thanks for the mix and mast comment,you know i'm not just new to the site but to the whole digital recording thing.I didn't realize I would spend just as much time after the recording trying to balance it as playing the parts...It's all been like on the job training and hope to get better at it with each track.
Thanks again for the review

Allen

Thanks smallpaul,I'm from the funky disco era and have a fondness for funky guitars,I wish I had some horns in it,maybe the next one.Funk in a box...great...and I had trouble nameing this track.
Thanks for the great feedback!

Allen

Thank you Alen and for the drums,I made them a little faster and really enjoyed playing the song.
Thanks for helping me out again without knowing it!
Allen

Thanks Michael for the great complement.I do like this style...feel good stuff.I myself can't get enough funky music and it is the most fun to play...I actually smile when I do.

Allen