kingmt77

Great update M.T. I like the change in drum the hats are great it seems lighter to me even though you've added, the sax is class as is the bass droppin in the percs are great I love using them, another accomplished piece from our king of jazz and funk fussions

Yeah the beginning lead was a definite needed touch, and was executed pretty much spot on. The hats are definitely bright at first, but that could be due to a master compressor bringing them out when there is not much else happening. They dip back once everything gets going. I believe I'm hearing ducking in several sources, but I could be wrong, and if so it is not a bad thing. I like the feel of the "pressure increase" of side-chained percussion and occasionally bass as long as it is subtle.

Regardless of any nitpicking, sounds excellent, Already faved.

What's up Mark.

Did the first version have Vibraphone or the doubled Lead at the end? At any rate the track is smokin smooth. Absolutely excellent writing and arranging. No need to even mention the Mixing or Mastering. I do think this version is a few dB quieter than the first. Is this a less is more lesson:-)

Great track. Faved (again)

PEACE...

everything coming together sweet especially lovin the bass licks..

Nice auto-panned (rotary) Rhodes. I used to Emulate that effect on my Korg MS2000. Sax has a nice reverb on it. all the instruments sit nicely in the mix. A great composition as well. Always impressed with your work mate!

What's up Mark

Is it me, or am I the only one thats trippin on the "Hats"? They steal the show. Of course the whole kit is off the charts good. The Vocals & Guitar give the track a lighter more Progressive Jazz Fusion sound. I love it. The excitement created by the Guitar, which I think is absolutely tailormade for this track, is right on target.

Great track. Faved.

PEACE...

Great Track. Drum sound is awesome. Your mixes are so clean! Pleasure listening to your stuff. UE

Geezus! first time listening to your work and I have to say it's super classy and for grown up ears haha seriously what a deliciously groovy composition here and to top it all off there is a fave instrument of mine running through it & that is the sax. All very lovely to listen to Nice Work. Kudos!

Angelus

Very nice work (as usual) - i think at times some of the instruments are a little loud in the mix but I absolutely trust your ears (more than mine) to sort that out as you refine it. Another amazing track : )

Otro gran tema amigo Monte, me encanta el saxo y la guitarra eléctrica, son geniales, tienen mucha energía, y ese toque de reverberación consigue darle más vida, y hace que la disfrutes de una manera más viva. Buena batería, como siempre. Buena mezcla, de mucha calidad. Que tengas un buen día hermano. Paz y salud.

Sounds great man those vocals remind me of CARRTOONS check him out he’s great I’m sure you’ll find some inspiration from listening to his album. The guitar that you brought in from discipline was amazing as well, went so well with the keys. Keep it up MT!

I enjoyed the groove on this one. I'm curious to see what you'll add to this. Thus far it sounds great as is. The live instrumentation always does it for me. I'm so used to hearing fake/synth sounds, so it's always nice to hear the usage of real instruments or synths that come close to the real thing. Nice work per usual.

Since it's a WIP, definitely hearing some singing lead in the beginning (almost pink floyd esque), and about the time I imagined a "doubled-up" sax solo you pretty much did it. I'm liking the spacy synths as well. The chord changes (ii, III, i), got me thinking about the 2-5-1 jazz staple, and a bunch of other theory stuff.

Nice work.
Faved, looking forward to more.

I like it a lot. Especially the bass work is great. The saxes sound a little too reverbed into the background at 1:50 when they are featured. You could reduce it or mix back in the dry sax over the verbs to add some punch when they are featured. other than that I can't offer any advice. It really sounds just fine :)

Sounds absolutely great Mark lovely intro love the backing vocal wicked beat and cymbal love the 2 second bass drop 34 to 36 secs, I was waiting for it to come in,it didn't, then the keys. The sax is phenomenal, this is packed already and you wanna add more, amazing. Nice soft outro too M.T.

Very nice!

You wanted and so you didd!!
100% jazzy.
My meaning...If you can do this without making a mess then you are a great producer.

bas tone is amazing, low end perfect with this little dirt on mid and highs and rhytm is perfect. This thing is jazz funky af. The intro from organ reminds me a bit of work from Ray Manzareks" riders on the storm" and you put in a nice context. The Tempo of your productio is really nice done, it drives a lot and drum work and balance is perfect. i like this little solo on 2:50, you let the drums breath and attack. The Snare is awsome, it forces you but also let you chill. Urban Jazz vibes, ready for something more. The whole mix is smooth and the listeners can understand your music and your ideas. i shake my banana

Hey Mark all your music meets my approval, it sounds wrong my first comment, I'm surprised how much I like JAZZ, not surprised how much I like yours, of course I like yours, your fresh a talent for sure and play the social part in our community too

A great intro solo sax, jazzier feel as apposed to funk, I've surprised myself how much I like it myself, the transitions are so smooth, the keys being gentle and soft and a snappy beat snare and hi hat it all has its place and a nicer outro from you mark

I think you succeeded! Some great keys in there, liked the demented organ after the two minute mark. Side chaining? Haven't delved into that yet but I think I need to.

SOUNDS PRO DUDE...GREAT TRACK

Hey Mark.
Congrats on your radio debut my friend.
With tracks like one mate, I'm not surprised.
This track as Robbie would say out of the park.
Brilliant.
Well done mate.
Maj

Un tema muy entretenido amigo Slinky, con buenos sonidos muy agradables y amenos de escuchar. Me sigo interesando por el Funky y el Jazz gracias a ti amigo. Poco a poco me voy introduciendo en este nuevo mundo. Que tengas una buena noche compañero. Paz y salud.

I'm so glad I pestered you into releasing your archives onto the world. All that gold collecting dust.

Lots of artist make great things, and simply don't have the courage to publish them. It's a drop in an ocean of information, and the track will never be perfect, because perfection doesn't exist. I know this doesn't apply to you much, but I have been especially seeing this with "fix my mix."

Also, I got kicked out of a band last year because I told them they should've wrote more than 5 songs in 15 years, so maybe its just me :P

Artists need to know that it is 90% execution and 10% talent. Believing in yourself has nothing to do with it (flea markets are full of self help books for a reason).

Great track, I feel like a broken record, sorry for the rant. Looking forward to more.