Show Me What Love Is-SpellJammer Feat Slap Johnson - AllenV

29th Oct 2010 18:01 - 15 years ago
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Description : This is a collab with some wonderful musicians from this site.SpellJammer and I were going to start recording this song and he had the idea of adding sax.Of course Slap Johnson was the number one choice and he was very gracious and did an excellent job...as we knew he would.SpellJammer had the core elements in place and I added several guitar parts...but it's Slap that took this to a new level.
I hope you enjoy this Looperfriends!Please comment and let me know what you think and as always visit both of these guys on the site,they're very talented and have many great tracks.Thanks,Allen

Comments (27)

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

MarieDailly
MarieDailly 20th Apr 2012 21:38 - 14 years ago
Cant believe I (WE) didnt thank you here for donating this beautiful track to the Music For The Kids Album!
Thank you, it's definitely my favourite piece of yours.
So emotive & ...well, it just makes me (& all your mixfam, loopfam & everyone who hears it) feel good!!
Stay blessed, and may life bless you even more & put a smile back on your face. And soon!
Chin up, my friend!
Marie x :D
AllenV
AllenV replied 22nd Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
Thank you so much Marie,appreciated but never necessary as I feel giving and sharing is only right since I've been blessed with a talent that never is a chore and wonderful talented friends also...I have no choice but to give back anytime I can and am very happy to do so!

Allen.
Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed 18th Aug 2011 03:09 - 15 years ago
Wow...I`m almost lost for words on listening to this one Allen...Its fantastic stuff man...You`re ready for the tour so head up this way & I`ll get advance tickets..(guess Slap would have some extra travel..Ha)...Some of the Loops biggest talent playing here & the super production values sure dont hurt the cause..Slap`s sax parts are just great, but then every other part fits to perfection too....commercial quality...and another fav (bu the time I get through your playlist my favs folder should be getting full)....a big well done to all involved...Ed
AllenV
AllenV replied 13th Jan 2012 - 14 years ago
Ed!!
How did I miss this review...I gotta get my priority's straight.

Thank you so much and these guys deserve so much credit.
It's interesting how Spell and I do these tracks,he sends me the complete produced song with percussion,keys,bass..it's his melody.
I layer guitar tracks around Spell's but on this one I backed out the guitars and added Slap's sax first then worked around both of them.
It took me quite a while but working with this talent and the outcome was worth it.

I appreciate your listen and review my friend!
Allen
Baggettcindy
Baggettcindy 8th Aug 2011 03:59 - 15 years ago
This is another track that sounded jazzy, but I will add it my RnB folder. Nice track.
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks again Baggettcindy,I appreciate your review and agree with your comment!

Allen
CyberSon
CyberSon 27th Jul 2011 11:50 - 15 years ago
This is such a beautiful piece of music Allen. It's so amazingly sensual!

Just a fantastic piece of music, I can't say anymore! Faved for absolute certain!
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks for this great review CyberSon!
SpellJammer had the wonderful melody and I just worked around it.
Everything fell into place when Slap joined in.

Thanks again,your comment is greatly appreciated by all involved.
Allen
matthew8755
matthew8755 7th Feb 2011 21:26 - 15 years ago
Wow. This is a piece of art. The guitar is really relaxed and the beat works great with it. I can't put what I think about the saxophone into words. I can't get enough of slap's sax work. The whole song is just well put together and so relaxing. Something I would hear really late in the night on a laid back radio station.

Can't put any more praise but just perfect!
Thanks for sharing this piece with us!!!
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks so much Matthew!
The really cool thing about this track and Slaps part is that he played along with our track,we didn't use any loops from his awesome library..which would have been fine but this really brings him into the collaboration.

They both deserve all the credit..SpellJammer can always bring out the best in me,without him I would just play a bunch of old Van Halen licks :)

Thanks again,your review is very encouraging.

Allen
Jkingz
Jkingz 3rd Feb 2011 17:35 - 15 years ago
Another outstanding performance from you guys, great sounds, really into your RnB tracks on here. keep up the good work...
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks Jkingz!These guy's make it fun and easy to play.
I never could have done anything like this without them!
Thanks for the review.

Allen
HaruTune
HaruTune 24th Jan 2011 16:09 - 15 years ago
This song is amazing.
It's very soulful

Sax + guitar =masterpiece.

Faved

-=-Haro-=-
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you for the great comment Haro,the credit goes to my collaborators!

Allen
JcanSensation79
JcanSensation79 12th Jan 2011 21:08 - 15 years ago
Holy smoke man, this track gave me goose bumps!! the sax and guitar...wow! This was an awesome production. Intricately woven. Nice production.
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you Jcan...I play by ear and just follow the foundation that is given me and SpellJammer and Slap helped me build a nice house!
I appreciate your review of this and we hope to get Slap back in our tunes.

Allen
Gordw
Gordw 2nd Jan 2011 03:43 - 15 years ago
Really enjoyed this Allen. Such easy listening. The sax does steal the show. Such excellent playing. Your perfect guitar playing and the other elements don;t go unnoticed. My hats off with much respect for three greats on this site. The best to you all in the new year. Take good care.
Gord
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Gord!!!Sorry I missed your review.Thank you so much my friend,we love sharing these songs,i'm living a dream to play with these guys!
The best to you also!

Allen
Kikajon
Kikajon 28th Dec 2010 18:50 - 15 years ago
Just excellent – beautiful playning on all parts and lovely arrangement. Congratulations to a one of the finest tracks on looper.
/pmk
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you my friend,I'm looking forward to the new year and new music from all of us!

Allen
WeazelBeats
WeazelBeats 24th Dec 2010 10:03 - 15 years ago
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Sourmango
Sourmango 16th Dec 2010 07:13 - 15 years ago
Wow, Beautiful production my friend, everything fits just right, silky smooth all the way. guitar and sax nothing to be said but WOW, percussion, whole beat 10/10.
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Sourmango!Thanks for checkin this out and commenting.
One of my favorite words for SpellJammer and Slap is smooth also.I'm glad you enjoyed it cause it was a joy for me to play on this!
At some point we hope to convince Slap to do another with us..I can't credit him enough for the magic he did on this tune!

Allen
ShortBusMusic
ShortBusMusic 14th Dec 2010 23:57 - 15 years ago
I think this is a record for me, faved in about 3 seconds. Have you guys thought about hitting the road together? Slap is one of my favorite people in the whole world, such a nice guy and such a huge talent.

The blending of talent on this one is just heaven.

This is so good on so many different levels, it's hard to know what to say, other than....well,

INCREDIBLE!!!!!

This one deserves a standing ovation.

I'm on my feet gentlemen.
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you SBM!This would be a great team to tour with,I am spoiled now for sure..playing live is not the same without all this looper talent :)

Thanks again!
Allen
DanielGtrman
DanielGtrman 28th Nov 2010 21:41 - 15 years ago
Excellent Collab and such a smooth track. Max points for me on this one !! Downloaded and fav'd.
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you Daniel!I'm always torn between my love of rock and smooth clean guitar so I'm trying to have both...if possible!These collabs have brought out some of the most enjoyable music I have ever played.
Between Kikajon and SpellJammer I'm a very lucky man!

Allen
Vicen
Vicen 17th Nov 2010 13:40 - 15 years ago
Great music. Everything is perfect. That such a magnificent collaboration. Sounds of great brilliance. Congratulations to all.
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you my friend!These guys make it easy to sound good,I just play along :)

Allen
Mosaic
Mosaic 13th Nov 2010 12:54 - 15 years ago
G'day Allen

Mate this is totally AMAZING 3 of the most talented people on the loop combining, no wonder this track is brilliant, sax by slap is spell blinding stuff, again you on the Guitar excellent as always, this is speakless stuff mate, I so hope you 3 do another collab, this is by far the most fav piece you have on the profile, add vocals to this and this should be released to the world, totally loaded with brilliance...MASSSIVE FAV GUY'S...wow thank you...Peace and total repsect to you all...I am in AWE of your talent, all 3 of you peoples....Estefano...
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
And a G'day mate to you Estefano!
I'm not joking when I say that we work hard on these songs,Spell and I..I thought I would never be satisfied with the mix and there was a lot to mix...lol!We do pour our hearts in this and I'm pleased when that can be heard.Slap spoiled us with his addition so maybe we can petition him back for another!
Thank you for your support,it's why we're working on ideas for the next one :)

Allen
Steinaa
Steinaa 12th Nov 2010 05:27 - 15 years ago
Oh my. This is it. Yeah.. Judging from the genre it would not really be my first pick to listen to, but d@mn I'm glad I did. The delays and effects are superbly balanced, the clean, crisp tones are just amazing. Makes me lean way back in my chair, close my eyes, and really, really enjoy this (way beyond) excellent masterpiece of a track. I'm just.. wow. It took my breath away. I have no words.
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you very much Steinaa.I agree that genres can get in the way of some good songs and I know I've missed some great tunes myself because of that fact.
This was such a group effort.I am always pleased to start with a well crafted melody from SpellJammer,complete with all keys and percussion and his quality out the gate is fantastic so a lot of work has been done right there.I do spend long days layering in guitars around him and more time mixing,to me that's the key and eats a lot of time but I haven't found a way around it...Fun yet work,with a payoff and Slap Johnsons sax really completed the feel we were shooting for.Nothing is scripted here so these songs from Spell and I take some time to complete...we can't push em out very fast and they remain very much inspired,they inspire me to do more and I hope they do for you.
No lie my friend...I have both versions of your song Remember Me on my mp3 playlist at home...it moves me every time!
Thanks again,

Allen
BrianMaiden407
BrianMaiden407 11th Nov 2010 19:17 - 15 years ago
Great Track Allen! love the guitar work!! nylon!! my favorate
! nice choice of sounds!! great direction!

Bm;)
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hey BM,Thanks for listening...this is why we do it,for positive reviews like yours!

Oh....and a zillion dollars would be cool too :)
Allen
ChrissG
ChrissG 9th Nov 2010 22:27 - 15 years ago
Hello there very nice piece you got going on here.. well done.. i really enjoyed this instant fav over here keep it up peace
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you Chriss...I keep saying it,surround yourself with these talented people and they will pull the best out of you..or at least you'll try!

Thanks again!
Allen
Becca
Becca 9th Nov 2010 18:39 - 15 years ago
Wow Allen this is beautiful. Just an amazing piece of work u got here, this is def going on favs!
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hey Becca!Thanks so much for those nice words,I do appreciate them and your talent also.When we all get caught up we really should do something together,I am a fan and need to visit you more,you went from a couple of songs to a lot...fast..I can't keep up :)

Allen
JohnBoutilier
JohnBoutilier 8th Nov 2010 03:08 - 15 years ago
Beautiful track. Love Slap's sax.

Faved and Downloaded

John
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hello John,how are you!I am very fortunate to get to work with so many talented people...you gotta spare song?
Thanks for the review and Fav :)

Allen
Tacatta
Tacatta 5th Nov 2010 19:17 - 15 years ago
The three of you are truly amazing musicians!Perfect harmony!!!
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hey Jim!I appreciate that...thanks for checkin' it out!

Allen
haven
haven 3rd Nov 2010 00:12 - 15 years ago
Hey - one more thing - about mixing - you had said you had to mix the sax in real time - just want to say that mixing in real time is in my opinion one of the great things to do - I love movement - when the volumes, pans and even eq's and effects are changing as I am listening to a song - to me that really adds life to a recording!! Again, great job you did on this!
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks again haven!I'm glad it worked...I got a little nervous at times...I thought I would never be satisfied,matter of fact I still hear things I would like to change but if I don't move on I won't ever make any more music...lol!

AV
Alen9R
Alen9R 2nd Nov 2010 00:07 - 15 years ago
Hello Allen!

I see that you have lots of good new tracks, doing full speed ahead..haha!
I had a chance to hear a few songs from SlapJohnson on Mixposure radio he is amazing artist,and of course you and SpellJammer too!
I enjoyed this track, as always!
Thanks guys for share this track,
much respect!

Alen
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hello Alen!Thanks for stopping by and listening to the song and you know I appreciate your comments.
It was a pleasure to play with these guys!
You know you were the first one I collabed with on the site...I still love that song :)

Allen
FACELESSIWONDER
FACELESSIWONDER 31st Oct 2010 15:59 - 15 years ago
true glide into a mind journey where the beauty of musical bliss and enjoyment caresses the soul as closed eyes see a crystalized sky snow covered landscapes the air sweet clear crisp as the glitter of flurry touch the face ......ahhhhh .....very much amazing track .........peace
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you for the very wonderful descriptive review,
I'm pleased we could further your listening journey!

Allen
haven
haven 30th Oct 2010 01:25 - 15 years ago
Hi Allen - really great - especially your guitar work is fabulous - you really have a great ear for the fills behind the sax - very tasty - nice tight mix too. Great job, slap on the sax - and anyone i may be forgeting - is that a live piano or loops? it's a great sounding piano. hats off!!
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hey haven!That would be SpellJammer on keys,he does a great job.I appreciate your mix comment,I didn't realize just how much work goes into mixing.I kid you not...I have at least 8 or more mixs of this...I couldn't make up my mind and the more I mixed,the more I wanted to mix lol.One challenge was that Slap played to the track minus guitars and as I added them the dynamics changed so I had to adjust his levels real time,I couldn't just set it and leave it...lol.Another learning experience but I'm glad it payed off and you enjoyed the song!

Allen
KIESERSAUCER
KIESERSAUCER 30th Oct 2010 00:33 - 15 years ago
I can ride to this all day!! This is so very smooth!! 2 thumbs up!
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks Kieser!These guy's make it very enjoyable and smooth is a great complement since thats what we were shootin' for.

Allen

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