Cosmo! So lets approach this from a different perspective. Imagine instead of the piano and synth, you're behind the controls in the cockpit. I'm your passenger. Long story short, THIS WAS ONE SMOOTH RIDE! 35 years? That hit home with me. You already know about my musical hiatus for about 40 years.
What popped with this was that draw me in entrance. Then you got this point/counterpoint business going on throughout with the synth bass and piano/synth melodies which you did superbly. For me that gave it a what I call a "wheel within wheel clockwise/counterclockwise feel" CREATIVE!. The statement you made is "I'm Baaaaaack" ! The point for the come back at 2:24 was flaming! Yes very well liked indeed.
I received your failed email attempt. Let me know when you're reachable again. Tell Vicki hello.
Thanks Mark. It's worse than you think. I founded a software company for 20 years. We became a HP (Hewlett Packard) Business Partner and Third-Party Developer. My staff programmed HP's test equipment that worked with the Cable TV Industry. 70% of the Cable TV Industry operations were using our other Cable technical software we sold. I personally programmed our bestselling product. Ok, I retire. Within 5 years I didn't even recognize the technology anymore. Computer programming changed completely to object-oriented programming. In 5 years, I am a complete dinosaur. And now I've been retired over 12 years. How outdated does that make me? Anyways, I changed the "Name Servers" on my domain and I think my email is working again. This is what you have to look forward to in retirement. You're great, Cosmo
A killer jazz track - all the components are well-balanced and you did real good on the piano. The brass, in particular is divine. Kudos to you and I bet Mark will love it.
Thank you Kay and Oli. Delayed by technology but I got your comments on "Name in Lights". I printed them out. Everything extremely helpful. I don't have a valid statistical sample size yet however this is obvious so far. Everybody who listens likes something different. There is no obvious favorite yet. It will emerge with time and sample size. Thank you again. Have a wonderful day. Cosmo
Thank you MonzderSquadd. My manual dexterity is shot. I can't do sixteenth notes on the piano anymore. You have to practice to keep your skills up. I would rather produce tracks. I enjoy your tracks also. It's a mutual admiration society here at LM. Take care and thanks for listening. Cosmo
Well, Im sure he will enjoy this one. My experience with jazz comes solely from this website, with Kingmt77 and the collabs that 1Godfather and DanMed did that feature alot of saxophone and jazz vibes. I gotta say, I really dig it. Especially since I didnt much care for the saxophone prior to listening to those pieces. You did well here, especially with it being unassisted piano. Piano and guitar are my top 2 when it comes to actually playing real instruments, Ive got 25 years of experience with the guitar. This made me want to hear some more jazz type songs, so youve done really well here.
Pnnywze. I have to laugh about your comment on the saxophone. When I play a track with saxophone here at home, my wife Vicki tells me to turn it off. I ask her what do you have against saxophone. Her answer, "Kenny G". He ruined saxophone for me. I've got the same response from others too. I guess it's not a real jazz ensemble if you ignore the sax. Steve Bone is the guy playing on this track and I really respect his work. Thank you for your comments. Cosmo
nice jazz Cosmo, the intro gets you straight away, nice dedication to Mark, he is a truly good friend respected in the community and a fantastic artist and i can here the inspiration you took, Mark is great with soloing instruments especially brass like horns and trumpet, so nice touch in reflecting that, good work my friend, enjoyed my listen
Thank you dimestop,
I can vouch for Mark as a good person too. I'm in Guadalajara, Mexico. When all this chaos happened recently here in Jalisco, Mark and I were emailing back and forth. He is new friend, but you can tell when people are solid. He did a piano solo on one of my tracks. The link is below: https://www.looperman.com/tracks/detail/257369/
Thanks Mark. I am NOT receiving email at the moment. I am launching a web site and changed some domain settings. Well that apparently killed my email. Working to get it fixed. I will email you when the problem is solved. I am looking forward to your next track. It's been two months. You must be busy. Take care my friend. Cosmo
Got it. It was really helpful. I printed it out. I commented on "Groove X". But basically, I have a small (too small to be valid) sample size and what I've learned so far is that everybody likes something different. No consensus yet. Thank you, Kay and Oli for taking the time. Always appreciated. Take care, Cosmo
IDK how I missed this one. I take my inspiration from alot of different places, many of which seem unlikely. But that's why I love music so much, and why I've been making music all my life. A 100% true story - my first words were "I wanna Rock" because I would hear that Twisted Sister song all the time. I swear, and people dont believe it, but its true. Destiny, man. Anyway, this song is inspiring, the structure and the thought process that put it together especially. My producer mind sees that stuff right away, while my musician mind appreciates the melodic elements. So well made it's shiny. Well done sir.
btw i sent you an email to the new address you gave me
Pnnywze, good to hear from you. When I was a young lad, I listened to AM Radio. Then this amazing new technology was announced called FM Radio (probably Twisted Sister was on FM). Wow. One of the exciting radio events was when I turned on AM Radio and the station played a record I had released. The record never charted, but at least I got to hear my band on the radio. I am having major problems with my email. I did not receive your email nor anyone else's. My domain settings were altered for a web site I'm doing, and it seemed to affect my email. I will get it resolved fast as I can. Take care, Cosmo
Cosmo - I would be delighted to listen. Oli and I are having a meet this week and we will listen all the way through and feedback. Best wishes from Kay and Oli
Portrays the chaotic confusion of the aftermath of a passing, as well as possibly, the chaos of the afterlife journey itself. That female vocal is divine and so emotional. A tapestry of soundscape, love and respect.
Hi Kayos2. I need help (says my wife). This is asking a lot. I just completed a 12 song album. If you can find the time, it would an honor to have you listen to the album and let me know which songs you feel have the most commercial appeal. I plan to put some money into videos and promotion if you and others like the album. If you are too busy, I understand. Here is the link (it's free to play): https://cosmoandfriends.bandcamp.com/album/my-name-in-lights-album-12-songs
Thank you so much. Take care, Cosmo
I forgot to add that I agree with u on the last man standing sentiment (I am, along with my brother) as well as the dogs. I have a dog and a cat, and if anyone meant them harm, theyd find the wrath of every deity in every pantheon coming for them, same as I would any friend or family member. Thank u for your insight, man.
Shame on me. I said all I had left was my son, nieces and three dogs. I seemed to forget I have a wife, Vicki. Sorry Babe. It is her birthday tomorrow. Happy Birthday. I have two street dogs and one rescue. The male dog was named "Juan" as a puppy by the previous owner. I called him Juan, but he would never come. So, I gave him a new name "OB". He liked that and responded. You probably see it already. His name is now "OB Juan". Best to you and your brother and dog and cat. Cosmo
I don't see an email from you. I recently changed my email address to:
cosmo@cosmofriends (.com) I put the "com" in parenthesis as LM doesn't allow you to include email addresses in comments.
I learn something new every day. I didn't know there were track lists on LM. I don't know where to find them. But we solved the problem by using email. Cosmo
great track Cosmo, and a great tribute to your sister, she would have been my soulmate i tend to create chaos wherever i go, it follows me around, like a shadow but all the chaos hassle and issues i have, made me the person i am today, im sure it was the same for your sis and its refreshing to here a banging track with great bass and tempo and not some funeral dirge, your work is of a high standard since your return I've heard all yours and none have disappointed, this is a top piece and right up my street mate
Thank you for your kind words. I doubt anyone is as chaotic as my sister was. Here is an example. We were having a family reunion. My sister got mad at our father. So, she purposefully got in her car WITHOUT HER PURSE. She drove until her car ran out of gas. Then contacted my father and told him she was stranded without gas, cash or credit card. My father had to go rescue her. Now that's chaotic. And there are many more examples. This song had to be as chaotic as possible to be an appropriate tribute. Thanks for listening. Cosmo
Hello Cosmo, Firstly, Im sorry for your loss, man. I understand, and it must be said that the message hits close to home for me. Ill leave it at that as this is a tribute and my tribute now as well. I liked it from start to finish.
Also, Im glad Rita liked it as well, I thought at some point during the song that it reminds me of some of her songs. She is one of my favorite people and collaborators, (and an honorary member of The Monzder Squadd) and if u want to hear some of my best work, see The Monzder Squadd's track list for 4 different songs featuring Ms.Rita. Theyre very much worth hearing. As for this one, I have someone close to me I want to share it with, so I will return to it very shortly. Thank you brother.
Pnnywze, I would very much like to listen to the 4 track list featuring Rita. Where can I find it? I empathize with everyone suffering losses. Oddly if you live long enough, you can become the last man standing. I saw that happen to my father who died at 94 yo. One by one all his friends passed away. Not sure if I want to live that long. My condolences for everyone suffering loss. Cosmo (my biggest losses after my parents and sister are when my dogs die, it tears me up)
That was fast. Don't you sleep? "Chasing Forever" is one of my absolute favorites. The trumpet player is a professional friend of mine from the UK. His name is Ben Edwards. He played on tracks with Amy Winehouse and has performed live with many artists. Pretty sure he is on YouTube also. The Spanish guitar is played by JuLeeBeats of Germany. He used to be on LM but left for IG. Last I checked, he had over 100k followers on IG. All these songs took me on average 3 days each to produce a music track to back Frank's acapellas posted on LM. As soon as I get a consensus. I put the album on Spotify and elsewhere and submit it to music lists and put promotional videos on YouTube. Fingers crossed. Now go to bed. Cosmo
This is a 4 year old video when I called myself "Flyt 143". It is now of course "Cosmo and Friends". I am singing the backup in Spanish and English. This is Lake Chapala, Mexico where my wife and I moved to 3 years ago. Wonderful people and incredible weather (today sunny 29c, never below freezing). If you let it play, I think other Flyt 143 videos might come up.
I think you misunderstood me, or I misspelled it. Sorry, my English isn't very good.
I didn't mean you, but certain people around me who can't understand that I don't dress and live like a granny yet. I actually like that you're so accurate about me.
And if I'm completely honest, I'm a very quiet and shy person, but my beats and vocals can be quite chaotic. I think that's the hidden Rita, lol.I'll give you a link to one of the first beats I made.
I've never allowed myself to become "old". Music helps. The blues track you did was special. Not only was it great, but the only blues I can remember on LM. I wonder if you can help me. I just finished a 12-song album for "Cosmo and Friends" titled "My Name in Lights". https://cosmoandfriends.bandcamp.com/album/my-name-in-lights-album-12-songs
(or go to BandCamp.com, search "Cosmo and Friends" Palm Springs)
If you could listen and tell me which songs you like and have commercial appeal, that would really help. There is a contact form on the page or my email is on my profile page. Everybody is welcome to listen and comment.
I need to Replay lol.
Im not chaotic thats right.
But i dont want to be placed in a box . Special not because of my age. Why i must act like a older woman if im not that old in my mind lol. Im just a little different but not in a bad way.
You can hear that in my music and specialy in my older beats.
Im from Rotterdam .. so much better then Amsterdam :)
It's right below here for everyone to read. Did NOT accuse you of being chaotic. I said you strike me as a free thinker. I said I like your uniqueness. You have a very nice profile picture. I never mentioned anything about your age. I don't anyone older than me, 75. They all die off. I will listen to your older beats for the "other" side of Rita. Promise you. Never been to Rotterdam. I imagine it is a wonderful place. Stay beautiful, Cosmo
Hi Rita. After listening to your tracks, I believe you and my sister could have been good friends. I am NOT saying you are chaotic, however I would say you both strike me as free thinkers. I like your uniqueness. In 1995, I went to the Netherlands countryside and Amsterdam. It is a beautiful area. Thank you for listening and commenting. Cosmo
I like it.
Its a cool tribute to your sister man, love the bass in it nice change ups too keeps you hooked till the end.
great track man i enjoyed my listen :)
Cyberflares, right after the "burn the f*cking house" part there is a female voice who says "I like it". I hear my sister every time. Next I had include the line "keep on fighting". That is what she would have told her two daughters. I'm Irish on my father's side. Never been to Ireland or Scotland. I would like to go but time is running out. Thank you for commenting. Take care, Cosmo
What an excellent tribute to a lost sibling! I think these are more heart felt tributes than what you normally see. You would know best what kind of tribute she wanted, so excellent work. I dig it, and m condolences for the loss of your sister.
Backscatter, thank you for your kind comments. I am 75 yo and in excellent health. I do NOT think like an old man. Music helps greatly. Death is weird when you get my age. All these persons are "gone" from my life. My grandparents (decades ago), my mother (23 yrs ago), my father 2022, aunts/uncles, my only sibling sister, my step daughter, my first cousins, all but one friend I've known for 50+ yrs. My son 47, two nieces and one 50+ yr friend are the only people left I grew up with. Not seeking sympathy. When you reach my age, be prepared. People disappear. You create new relationships, goals and music to keep going. I am not quitting. More life ahead. Hope this didn't upset you. Thank you for listening. Cosmo
Cosmo! What I just listened to is creativity on steroids. Really slick elements throughout. The ride in the drop top in the summer feeling set the stage perfectly. Then the delay drenched trumpet is a great touch. And yep I'm digging the synth bass. Then you throw in the radio announcement style for track title! Smooth move. The vocal harmonies are flame. The beat is dope like really dope! In conclusion this work gets the Nod & Fave!
Thanks Mark. I just may be Mark's biggest fan. His jazz fusion/funk tracks are over the top. Search kingmt99 and play a few. You will be amazed. A lot of talent on LM. Talk to you soon Mark. Cosmo
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What popped with this was that draw me in entrance. Then you got this point/counterpoint business going on throughout with the synth bass and piano/synth melodies which you did superbly. For me that gave it a what I call a "wheel within wheel clockwise/counterclockwise feel" CREATIVE!. The statement you made is "I'm Baaaaaack" ! The point for the come back at 2:24 was flaming! Yes very well liked indeed.
I received your failed email attempt. Let me know when you're reachable again. Tell Vicki hello.
Stay safe and blessed,
Mark
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I can vouch for Mark as a good person too. I'm in Guadalajara, Mexico. When all this chaos happened recently here in Jalisco, Mark and I were emailing back and forth. He is new friend, but you can tell when people are solid. He did a piano solo on one of my tracks. The link is below:
https://www.looperman.com/tracks/detail/257369/
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Mark
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btw i sent you an email to the new address you gave me
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https://cosmoandfriends.bandcamp.com/album/my-name-in-lights-album-12-songs
Thank you so much. Take care, Cosmo
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I hope u like them as much as we do.
cosmo@cosmofriends (.com) I put the "com" in parenthesis as LM doesn't allow you to include email addresses in comments.
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Also, Im glad Rita liked it as well, I thought at some point during the song that it reminds me of some of her songs. She is one of my favorite people and collaborators, (and an honorary member of The Monzder Squadd) and if u want to hear some of my best work, see The Monzder Squadd's track list for 4 different songs featuring Ms.Rita. Theyre very much worth hearing. As for this one, I have someone close to me I want to share it with, so I will return to it very shortly. Thank you brother.
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Chasing forever
Snooze u lose
Scar u carve
Drowning
Beautiful Women is a nice track also.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVgeG0uwrk4
https://youtu.be/H-HNTz-q6rw
This is a 4 year old video when I called myself "Flyt 143". It is now of course "Cosmo and Friends". I am singing the backup in Spanish and English. This is Lake Chapala, Mexico where my wife and I moved to 3 years ago. Wonderful people and incredible weather (today sunny 29c, never below freezing). If you let it play, I think other Flyt 143 videos might come up.
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I didn't mean you, but certain people around me who can't understand that I don't dress and live like a granny yet. I actually like that you're so accurate about me.
And if I'm completely honest, I'm a very quiet and shy person, but my beats and vocals can be quite chaotic. I think that's the hidden Rita, lol.I'll give you a link to one of the first beats I made.
https://cosmoandfriends.bandcamp.com/album/my-name-in-lights-album-12-songs
(or go to BandCamp.com, search "Cosmo and Friends" Palm Springs)
If you could listen and tell me which songs you like and have commercial appeal, that would really help. There is a contact form on the page or my email is on my profile page. Everybody is welcome to listen and comment.
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the stoy you tell in the description is lovely and the track fantastic.
The room you created is really great. Cool break.
Greetings
Matthias
Censorship is the beginning of the end to a free society. Who are we to decide for other people what they should read, watch or hear?
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Im not chaotic thats right.
But i dont want to be placed in a box . Special not because of my age. Why i must act like a older woman if im not that old in my mind lol. Im just a little different but not in a bad way.
You can hear that in my music and specialy in my older beats.
Im from Rotterdam .. so much better then Amsterdam :)
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Nice that you think of the children.
This track and the voices sounds good.
Your sister would like it if i read how you discribe her
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Its a cool tribute to your sister man, love the bass in it nice change ups too keeps you hooked till the end.
great track man i enjoyed my listen :)
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Mark