Never saw the Temptations live, but I did see the Four Tops! Great groups. Fantastic music. This is really nice echo of that era.
Yes, a lot of current music isn't all that inspiring, but there still are some really good musicians out there making the real stuff. Just watched the video of the Tedeschi Trucks Band tribute to Joe Cocker, on Youtube. Leon Russell and other alumni from the Mad Dogs and Englishmen Tour.
Susan Tedeschi is a remarkable singer and her husband, Derek Trucks is, well, an inspired musician. And, from what I've seen of him in interviews, not full of himself. Dedicated to making good music. There's good music out there still, but a bit harder to find I think.
Very challenging, but really well done, Scott! One of my favourite pieces. Never actually played it when I studied piano, but your take on it makes me want to give it a try! I thought the drums worked fine, by the way. Very tasteful. I had no idea it was written in 9/8 time. I thought the chord progressions were hard enough to handle, but 9/8!!!!
Very nice track, Scott. Tasty guitar work and really liked the Hammond part. Male vocal was very good. Drumming, as usual, was excellent. Makes a real difference to have live drums.
great composition & arrangement Scott...fits the description to a T...really like that hammond organ..very tasty guitar lines around 3:40...was it a vst gtr?....Always good listening over here at your place...great track...Ed
Thanks allot for your kind words. Yeah, a lot of people like the Hammond, but unfortunately, it's not used much in today's music. I still love listening to all those organ based rock bands of the 60s and 70s. Damian is basically a piano player, but I think his organ and synth playing is as good as his piano.
This is rad. The male vocalist is solid, and I love the hook that comes in at 1:04. The key change at the end really sells it. The female vocalist sounds great until 4:36 on--then she sounds a little thin and nasal and like she was spliced in from out of time and space; but I think that's fixable. Earlier in the track she's really well integrated with the rest of the song. Anyway, I like this track a lot. Gave it a fave.
This is great, I love Latin music, it's so full of energy just like this track. Where do I begin with the compliments? Great collab! All the instruments, the percussion, especially the steel drums, vocals... it all comes together wonderfully.
The mix is fantastic and so is the arrangement and production. Damn, you nailed it Scott!!
hello Scott,
very fine latin composition! Very nice drum solo in the middle of the track and super smooth piano. Somehow I find the bass a bit too let's say 'computerized' at places - maybe applying some processing/effects could help make it sound a little warmer and 'live'. From 3:25 I can here also some kind of sound shaking, something similar to the old tape recording I guess haha.
Anyway this is very enjoyable song! Congratulations.
Best greetings, Alex
This is a really great and groovy track. The choice of the instruments are pretty original and give a real freshsound. The vocals really stand out and it makes the track complete. Great work!
This is the 38th samba track in this site...and the best...I swear...instrumental orgasm from the highest level with fluent smile on the listener's face...
Hats off dear friend, you are one of the best here...I swear...:-)
You're too kind, Mr. Danke! You really humble me with your kind words, especially coming from you.
I didn't realize there were only 38 samba tracks here. I bet a lot of them are from Franco (ferryterry) and me, which, by the way, Franco has been very ill the past several month. I really miss working with him.
This is Damian's second track with me, a friend I did studio work with in Alabama about 25 years ago. He found me on facebook a couple months ago and we reconnected with this new venue. He's having fun, so am sure we'll be doing more together. He will read your kind word.
I dont know about any of you guys. But jazz always sounds like pure improv to me. It's got just something special about it that sepereates it from other genres. Ohh well. Loved this track and the vintage type sound the mixing gave it sounds really good ! God I love how it drops into the funkieness around 1:40 for a few seconds :) this is awesome. Dam after 3:24 it gets even more funky !! Love the melody . you could almost make this section another song all together !
Good for you, my friend. So glad you like it enough to give it another spin. I always like to put a little something extra in my jazz tracks so that listeners of other genres can find something they like.
Bravo Scott.....I'm really enjoying this jazzy adventure of yours. So many interesting and lively elements in this track which is truly a successful mixture of classical jazz and acid jazzz. Good choice of instruments forming broad spectrum from naughty sax sounds to great piano soloing!
Nice trumpets as well and some excellent drumming. Several transitions are also very clever and effective! Faved!!
Sweet Sweet Jazz.....Perfect compliment to my glass of Cidre de glace this evening, enchanting, acidic and bubbly yet refined. Am I describing music or a riesling? Damn fine listening in these old Bose speakers tonight. Great work guys!
Cru
This is music played by professional artists.M not a fan of jazz but this is absolutely superb.I would love to hear the final mix of this one.I like the clarity of all instruments used.great stuff
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steve
So glad you like it and took time to comment. It's greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Scott
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Yes, a lot of current music isn't all that inspiring, but there still are some really good musicians out there making the real stuff. Just watched the video of the Tedeschi Trucks Band tribute to Joe Cocker, on Youtube. Leon Russell and other alumni from the Mad Dogs and Englishmen Tour.
Susan Tedeschi is a remarkable singer and her husband, Derek Trucks is, well, an inspired musician. And, from what I've seen of him in interviews, not full of himself. Dedicated to making good music. There's good music out there still, but a bit harder to find I think.
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Really glad you took time to comment. It's really appreciated.
I've always love the Hammond and Damian does a fine job. Thanks for your kind words.
Cheers,
Scott
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Thanks allot for your kind words. Yeah, a lot of people like the Hammond, but unfortunately, it's not used much in today's music. I still love listening to all those organ based rock bands of the 60s and 70s. Damian is basically a piano player, but I think his organ and synth playing is as good as his piano.
Cheers,
Scott
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Cheers,
Scott
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TheKunig
Thanks allot for your listen and comment. Really glad you like it.
Cheers,
Scott
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Yeah, that was actually two female vocalist and I tried to get them sounding as similar to each other as possible.
Cheers,
Scott
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The mix is fantastic and so is the arrangement and production. Damn, you nailed it Scott!!
fav and dl, thanks for sharing!
Wayne
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very fine latin composition! Very nice drum solo in the middle of the track and super smooth piano. Somehow I find the bass a bit too let's say 'computerized' at places - maybe applying some processing/effects could help make it sound a little warmer and 'live'. From 3:25 I can here also some kind of sound shaking, something similar to the old tape recording I guess haha.
Anyway this is very enjoyable song! Congratulations.
Best greetings, Alex
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Great work Scott :)
Steve
Really appreciate you checking it out. Glad you like, my friend.
Cheers,
Scott
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The vocals are loops I found online somewhere. They were in the same key as the song and seemed to fit well, so I included them.
Cheers,
Scott
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Cheers,
Scott
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Cheers,
Scott
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Hats off dear friend, you are one of the best here...I swear...:-)
Handshake, Danke
I didn't realize there were only 38 samba tracks here. I bet a lot of them are from Franco (ferryterry) and me, which, by the way, Franco has been very ill the past several month. I really miss working with him.
Again, thanks my friend.
Cheers,
Scott
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/Anders
This is Damian's second track with me, a friend I did studio work with in Alabama about 25 years ago. He found me on facebook a couple months ago and we reconnected with this new venue. He's having fun, so am sure we'll be doing more together. He will read your kind word.
Cheers,
Scott
on Jazz Is Just A Gas by ScottB55
Yes, some jazz styles have a lot of improvisation. Some are a bit more structured other than the lead rides, but I digress.
Anyway, really glad you like it and took time to comment.
Cheers,
Scott
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Cheers,
Scott
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Nice trumpets as well and some excellent drumming. Several transitions are also very clever and effective! Faved!!
Biggest compliments_____Orlando
So glad to get your take on our track. Always a pleasure to get your thoughts.
Thanks allot for taking the time.
Cheers,
Scott
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Cheers,
Scott
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Cheers,
Scott
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Cru
I'm about to crack open a box of fine wine, myself. I'm not the connoisseur you are, LOL!
Cheers,
Scott
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Yes, all of us are professionals and pretty much do this for a hobby, now.
Cheers,
Scott