AllenV

AllenV

I Am Blessed
Plant City Fl, United States
Joined : 14th May 2010 - 15 years ago
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Mosaic
Mosaic 14th Nov 2010 02:39 - 15 years ago

on Unbreakable (SpellJammer Collab) by AllenV
Hey Allen And Spelljammer

This is one very sweet ambient chillout type of track, totally amazing, seriously you 2 work together so well, have you both thought about doing album together, both extremely talented.Piano and guitar work so well together, nice synths filling the rest of the track, another amazing listen, wow thank you both...another fav coming here...Peace n Respect guys...Estefano...
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown
Thanks Estefano...we do hope to have an albums worth of material when we're done,it takes us a while to complete a song but we hope the care we put into will pay off...I hope to have songs of substance and emotion.
Thanks again my friend.

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

on Show Me What Love Is-SpellJammer feat Slap Johnson by AllenV
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
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

on Show Me What Love Is-SpellJammer feat Slap Johnson by AllenV
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
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
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON 11th Nov 2010 21:36 - 15 years ago

on Heart To Heart (Tacatta) by AllenV
Hi Allen, Spot on track man!! I love your guitar playing and your tone on this one is to die for... Will be back for more soon that's for certain..
Cheers, Slap...
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown
Hey Slap..Thanks for stoppin by...I get lucky with tone sometimes!
Workin' on the guitar at the moment and hoping I don't have to over pay someone to tell me where the green wire goes...lol.
Thanks again!

Allen
BrianMaiden407
BrianMaiden407 11th Nov 2010 19:17 - 15 years ago

on Show Me What Love Is-SpellJammer feat Slap Johnson by AllenV
Great Track Allen! love the guitar work!! nylon!! my favorate
! nice choice of sounds!! great direction!

Bm;)
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown
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
hiphoppriesthood
hiphoppriesthood 10th Nov 2010 06:16 - 15 years ago

on Unbreakable (SpellJammer Collab) by AllenV
excellent very good
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown
Thank you hiphoppriesthood!Check out SpellJammer if you haven't already,he has some great songs that I wish I could play on all!

Allen
JohnBoutilier
JohnBoutilier 10th Nov 2010 01:20 - 15 years ago

on Unbreakable (SpellJammer Collab) by AllenV
I love your guitar work. You are a very talented man. This track is a sweet, easy listening piece. Perfecting arranged and produced.

Faved and Downloaded by your Friend and Fan

John
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown
Thanks so much John.Spell had the production done,which made this very fun to do.It is so rewarding when the song starts out as a favorite and then you get to play on it.
Thanks again for your comments my friend!

Allen
ChrissG
ChrissG 9th Nov 2010 22:27 - 15 years ago

on Show Me What Love Is-SpellJammer feat Slap Johnson by AllenV
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
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 18:41 - 15 years ago

on Unbreakable (SpellJammer Collab) by AllenV
This is just great, so relaxing and peaceful, the piano is beautiful and the guitar. Just a masterpiece u got here
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown
Hey Becca!Thanks...it was SpellJammers first and I stole it...but he didn't mind :)

Allen
Becca
Becca 9th Nov 2010 18:39 - 15 years ago

on Show Me What Love Is-SpellJammer feat Slap Johnson by AllenV
Wow Allen this is beautiful. Just an amazing piece of work u got here, this is def going on favs!
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown
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

on Show Me What Love Is-SpellJammer feat Slap Johnson by AllenV
Beautiful track. Love Slap's sax.

Faved and Downloaded

John
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown
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
Steevo
Steevo 6th Nov 2010 12:18 - 15 years ago

on Goin Home by AllenV
You're a class act A, a truely talented musician.
Nice work with the venue atmosphere, fun to do I guess too.
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown
Thank you Steevo!I didn't think of the live part until after and It was fun!

Allen
Tacatta
Tacatta 5th Nov 2010 19:17 - 15 years ago

on Show Me What Love Is-SpellJammer feat Slap Johnson by AllenV
The three of you are truly amazing musicians!Perfect harmony!!!
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown
Hey Jim!I appreciate that...thanks for checkin' it out!

Allen
Tacatta
Tacatta 5th Nov 2010 19:04 - 15 years ago

on Unbreakable (SpellJammer Collab) by AllenV
Allen you have a great feel for SpellJammer's stuff.You took an already awesome track and made it even better.You have a rare talent, it's almost as if you paint a picture with your guitar playing!
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown
Thanks Jim,He has some sweet music to play guitar with,it does feel comfortable because he just needs a lead instrument to complete his songs.
I'm glad you liked this,it wasn't planned...kinda like Heart To Heart,funny how those things can work out!

Allen
jfw
jfw 3rd Nov 2010 23:26 - 15 years ago

on Break It Down (SpellJammer Instrumental) by AllenV
Some tasty Larry Carlton-ish guitar in this - excellent smooth Jazz - nice work!

jamie.
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown
Hey Jamie!I love Mr Carlton and I'm honored at any comparison to him.He has inspired me and I forgot to include him as one of my influences.
Thanks again for the listen :)

AV
haven
haven 3rd Nov 2010 00:12 - 15 years ago

on Show Me What Love Is-SpellJammer feat Slap Johnson by AllenV
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
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
DJSchmeeJ
DJSchmeeJ 2nd Nov 2010 10:56 - 15 years ago

on Unbreakable (SpellJammer Collab) by AllenV
The volume swells at the beginning remind me of "Satch" (Joe Satriani). This is soooo freakin flow if you know what I mean! I think this took Spelljammers song to the next level and I wouldn't change a thing... including vocals. Kinda a late night HBO gettin your groove on kinda track (wink wink nudge nudge!)
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown
Thank you DJN,There really is no end to the great material for guitar on this site.I get frustrated sometimes when I want to create my own songs and have a hard time putting it all together so when it gets too much,I just do a little searching and find these great tunes,like yours and start playing...I love it and most on the site welcome additions of any kind so we all win!

Steve Lukather and now Satch...wow,thanks my friend!

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

on Show Me What Love Is-SpellJammer feat Slap Johnson by AllenV
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
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
karl36
karl36 1st Nov 2010 09:35 - 15 years ago

on Goin Home by AllenV
hi
juste de passage par ici!
pour le plaisir d'une bonne ÃÂcoute!
karl un ami de marcel dadi
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown
hey Karl36,I don't know what you said but I hope it was good...but thanks for commenting either way :)

allen
mcskynard
mcskynard 31st Oct 2010 17:08 - 15 years ago

on Unbreakable (SpellJammer Collab) by AllenV
Some very smooth guitar playing,Allen.Got a great 80s feel to it, reminds me a bit of steve lukathers playing style.
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown
Ahhh...just to be mentioned in the same sentence as Steve Lukather is enough to make my day.
Yea,I can't escape my 80s influence...cause I was there,so I have to just go with it lol.
Thanks again for the wonderful complement!

Allen
FACELESSIWONDER
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
Thank you for the very wonderful descriptive review,
I'm pleased we could further your listening journey!

Allen
theHumps
theHumps 31st Oct 2010 09:15 - 15 years ago

on Unbreakable (SpellJammer Collab) by AllenV
Nice melodies running amuck!! Great collab again with you two! I know what you mean about adding guitar. Sometimes I take the main melodies and use them up with bass, guitar and mando and now synth tracks until there is no room for a vocal track. It is officialy an instrumental at that point, haha!!

Nice job Allen, the song smokes!

Wayne
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown
Hey Wayne!Thanks for listening to the song and you know what i'm talkin' about...you can only wait so long...lol..and it's not even my song!At least in SpellJammers case,he still has these songs separate also so if someone wanted to sing,there's still room and I could go back and just add a little lead.I'm afraid some of my own songs are too far gone in the instrumental world...lol.I haven't had vocals so everything I do,the guitar becomes them.A few songs posted I forgot to save the project so I would have to redo the whole song if someone wanted to add anything and I would of course.
Thanks again Wayne!

Allen
jfw
jfw 31st Oct 2010 01:38 - 15 years ago

on Unbreakable (SpellJammer Collab) by AllenV
Really nice melodic piece guys - top job!

Jamie.
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown
Thank you Jamie!I try to complement the song always and I've said this before,Spelljammer's songs lend themselves to guitar very well and make it easy.It's really nice to load up a song and play guitar knowing the hard part has been done...lol.Now the other tunes we've done together I contribute a little more but this one,Spelljammer had every thing else except a vocal or lead of some kind and I was happy to accommodate,with guitar that is :)

Allen
JWilson
JWilson 31st Oct 2010 00:15 - 15 years ago

on The Road Home (update) by AllenV
Just another comment letting you know how great this is. Nice & slow. Love to hear more.

JWilson
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown
JWilson!Thank you very much!I wish I could play these acoustic songs more but it seems to take a certain inspiration that I just can't manufacture... but I am working on it :)

Thanks for your comments,they help!
Allen
haven
haven 30th Oct 2010 01:25 - 15 years ago

on Show Me What Love Is-SpellJammer feat Slap Johnson by AllenV
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
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
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