Hi Mark, well, what more can I add to everything that's already been said... it was just so much fun listening to the track, and I couldn't sit still. If playing around with loops is an art, then you're a true master at it, that much is certain! I wouldn't even try to make a comparison, because for me, you're in a class of your own.
Greetings Micky. Your stop and critique is appreciated in a huge way. Having fun and the fact you couldn't sit still is the target. Dealing with loops for me is like when the recording engineer would cut and splice magnetic tape and more. Really like assembling a 5000 piece puzzle. And it must fit perfectly. As I've mentioned in the comments on another track, my aim is to make digital sound analogue and to make some interesting and lively music for the listeners.
DEMYBU! Thanks for stopping by. That Dad in the kitchen cooking with the fusion playing in the background! IT GETS NO BETTER THAN THAT! I appreciate the share!
ROB ROB! You know the FIX is the REMEDY LOL! It's over the top for your stop and critique of my everything bagel of a track! Get @ me, we gotta lots of chopping it up to do! ! It's really great hearing from you and the track hit just right.
WOW! Mark,
This is a super groovy track with a lot of twists and turns through out, it has a fantastic!! groove to it, had me moving, love when the keys come at around 1:50 and of course to seal the deal the brass work, music to my ears. Such a great! listen, you went all out with this. Bravo! Keep going & Stay Safe.
Super groovy stuff! Horn intro is capturing! Combination of wah clavs and bass is a solid direction for that funk sound alongside with the drums and other ambient sounds!
The piano section has such a smooth entrance followed by that sax too, whew! I'm digging this brother!
Rhodes reminds me of Herbie Hancock. That backbeat throughout is super solid and tight! And that guitar coming in with that key modulation down a half step was very sneaky, but didn't change the vibe at all!
MB! Its a pleasure to meet you on the Loop. Thanks for the time taken for this listen. Its also really great how you unpacked the track. All the way down to my guitar simitone move and the Herbs thrown in for good measure LOL! Im elated you enjoyed what you heard.
I bet you had one amazing time making this. I feel the vibes off your music.
Your music is amazing I love listening to it. That sax just screams oh baby.
Nice work.
Greetings Darren. I greatly appreciate your time for this listen. The time on this project was amazing for sure. The arrangement flowed with ease but taming and balancing everything was a beast. And Im still questioning it. Thanks for the feedback on how everything translated. Your favorable comments are valuable!
Peace,
Mark
Mark, how are ya, man?
In a sentence: The body of this track is some sweet-ass funk, but the heart and soul if it is pure Chicago Blues.
Hell yeah, brother. I'm going to go out on a limb and say B.B. King was a big influence! Rightly so, if I'm correct.
Thanks for pointing me to this one, man. I really enjoyed it!
Take care.
Aaron
Aaron! I'm good. Getting the New Year kicked off just right. B.B. King was def a huge influence. My aunt put me up on all of the blues greats when I was about knee high to a French fry LOL!. It's great you got a chance to check this one. Thank you for the favorable feedback my friend.
Peace,
Mark
Greetings Dan. Thanks for your time and feedback. The one thing you mentioned is that the feeling is live. I wish that all I had to do is track. The keys are all midi, the saxophones are .wav loops. Dealing with loops is an actual science. And editing them is a beast. So the live vibe comes from everything from tuning to timing. Then setting every instrument in their prospective space. Ive chosen every sound you heard and worked everything to fit just right. I actually play the parts that are one of a kind. Thanks for your interest. Happy New Year to you and yours. Lets make 2026 the year we create some of the best music on the planet.
Peace,
Mark
Hello King !!! Funky - funky - funky ...................!!!
Pure pleasure man !!
I wish you a happy new year..!!!
Cheersssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss !!
I started listening and I too thought of Herbie. Switched into comment mode and see Aaron beat me to the punch. Ah well. Funky jazzy goodness right here. Cheers Zoot.
Zoot! It's good you stopped through. I cut my jazz teeth on Herbie. His sound is still way to cool after all these years. Thanks for the compliments. It's good you enjoyed your listen.
Peace,
Mark
Brilliant composition - you and Jazz are so synergistic - like fish and chips, salt and vinegar, beer and crisps...A brilliant composition - really love the bass in partic.
Mark, how are ya man? I thought I smelled some more funky goodness coming from the kitchen!
Honestly, I don't really listen to a lot of funk or jazz. Not because I don't like it, but because I just never really think to. I really need to change that. I don't have a lot in my experience to compare this to, but from what little I DO know, it kind reminds of some early Herbie Hancock. Not that it needs comparison, but sometimes it's nice to know that your work holds weight.
Excellent work, my friend!
Take care.
Aaron.
Aaron! What's good buddy? So just go ahead and take that A Grade for picking up on Herbie's vibe. For right now I'm locked into a jazz/funk mode because of the huge challenge for keeping the groove tight. I'm beginning to feel the winds of change. Gratitude for the stop and comments,
Peace,
Mark
I don't know the exact why, but this track of you brought to my mind Maceo Parker, excellent as always, everyone in the band is a true artist and master of their instruments. Simply awesome.
Merry Christmas and of course peace !
Anthony thank you kind sir for your stop and reaction. It's really great that you enjoyed what you heard. Maceo is also in my musical DNA. Happy, safe, blessed, and prosperous holidays to you and your family.
great intro Mark, i love it as it picks up the bounce and slap, great bass too, instruments purr as usual, guitars brass keys and drums, liked that bassy transition, then its all out till home, i know this will be improved and the instrument volumes will be softened in places and given there own space maybe, i liked that guitar riff tin the second half, that was lit, but i here the makings of another Jazz Juggernaut
Paul! Thanks for the stop and chime in. This W.I.P. will definitely get some upgrades and improvements as I'm still in that learning curve with a bunch of new plugins. By all means stay tuned, It's gonna get wild.
1.000.000 likes just for the entrance Mark.......!!!!!
WOW it is a great artistic madness man !!!!
There are no other words....I can only feel it..........
Merry Christmas King ! Cheerssssssssssssssssssss !!!
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i like the grooveS and there is many in that track
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Mark
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Peace,
Micky
Stay Safe,
Mark
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Mark
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Very nice work King.
Peace,
Mark
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You know I'm a sucker for syncopation.
I got my full fix with this track.
GREAT TRACK!!!
PEACE...
Peace,
Mark
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Mark
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This is a super groovy track with a lot of twists and turns through out, it has a fantastic!! groove to it, had me moving, love when the keys come at around 1:50 and of course to seal the deal the brass work, music to my ears. Such a great! listen, you went all out with this. Bravo! Keep going & Stay Safe.
Mark
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Mark
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The piano section has such a smooth entrance followed by that sax too, whew! I'm digging this brother!
Rhodes reminds me of Herbie Hancock. That backbeat throughout is super solid and tight! And that guitar coming in with that key modulation down a half step was very sneaky, but didn't change the vibe at all!
Love the creativity! Cheers!
Peace,
Mark
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Amazing from first to last second.
Great job!
Cheers!
Be Safe,
Mark
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Your music is amazing I love listening to it. That sax just screams oh baby.
Nice work.
Peace,
Mark
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In a sentence: The body of this track is some sweet-ass funk, but the heart and soul if it is pure Chicago Blues.
Hell yeah, brother. I'm going to go out on a limb and say B.B. King was a big influence! Rightly so, if I'm correct.
Thanks for pointing me to this one, man. I really enjoyed it!
Take care.
Aaron
Peace,
Mark
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Mark
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Live feeling to it. Are you playing all instruments?
I love it!
Cheers!
Peace,
Mark
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Peace,
Mark
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Pure pleasure man !!
I wish you a happy new year..!!!
Cheersssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss !!
Be Safe
Mark
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Peace,
Mark
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Honestly, I don't really listen to a lot of funk or jazz. Not because I don't like it, but because I just never really think to. I really need to change that. I don't have a lot in my experience to compare this to, but from what little I DO know, it kind reminds of some early Herbie Hancock. Not that it needs comparison, but sometimes it's nice to know that your work holds weight.
Excellent work, my friend!
Take care.
Aaron.
Peace,
Mark
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Merry Christmas and of course peace !
Peace,
Mark
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Mark
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Peace,
Mark
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WOW it is a great artistic madness man !!!!
There are no other words....I can only feel it..........
Merry Christmas King ! Cheerssssssssssssssssssss !!!
Peace,
Mark