This is simply brilliant!
Talkbox is a new colour on your desk...sometimes I had a big-band feeling...I showed to our drummer Lugo, who wanted to play in a big-band in his entire life but he failed this project :-)
He danced a bit with a sad smile on his face...:-)
And thank you for your kind words. Yes, I don't use the talk-box much, if at all. It was fun to give it a try, though.
I do love the big band sound. I played many years with different big bands in my career and loved every minute of it, so whenever I can fit a brass track in my songs, I do it.
Scott, I love that Groove man. Do you have copywrite or any Restrictions to the usage of this track? Not trying to get rich, just trying to use some really Kool stuff for a small project I have. Thanks
what a wonderful bass line!!!
Loved it!
My personal highlight: the intro (the first bars with bass & drum at fulls steam are a real killer!)
Ciao, Domenico
Really glad you like it and took the time to comment. Being a drummer, I have always loved a bass and drum break-down in a good funk or rock song. Glad you do also.
Dude this is seriously good - bit of Little Feat here - fantastic production values - good structure - this should be getting a lot more traction. One quibble - possibly the vocals should come in earlier. Great work.
-clindsay
Hi Scott.
Lovely little piece, very classic and stylish arrangement, some instruments (horns) sound a bit too 'midi' though. Interesting combination with the vocals.
Overall this is really very good stuff to learn from when comes to create a proper instrumentation or simply to play along.
Nice one. I will check it out again if you add the guitars.
Best to you, Alex
Thanks for your ear and comments. I recently got some EastWest Quantam Leap software with some brass VST, so hopefully my brass wont sound as 'midi' as with this track. I also got Kontakt with some nice VSTs, also, so will be checking it out in the future.
Love the fill at2:09, this is oozing with funk and delicious sounds. 2:40 has an awesome late seventies approach to funk. Reminds me of the Boston Band Heavy metal Horns just a bit in this part. Awesome work Scott!
Thanks for sharing this.
Cru
I know pretty much bugger all about folk music but this is a nice arrangement of different instruments with lots of great parts and plenty to keep the ears interested. I like the way it progresses and switches to the electric guitar. It's all really well played and sounds nice and crisp. The violins were a nice touch as was the "three four".
Very well done indeed.
FR
Thanks allot, FR. So glad you checked it out and left you complimentary words. This one's a bit different from what I usually do, but always like to try different things.
Thanks allot, EtherBlu. Actually, I'm not much into country, either, but I like some Mountain and Bluegrass styles. You wont hear much like this from me, but thought I'd give it a try.
Thanks allot, James. Yeah, a little country is fine. Was never a huge fan, but I'm mellowing in my old age. I actually made a pretty good living at it back in the day.
Despite the lyrics telling me otherwise,i really found this song to be catchy/happy or at least cheerful.
Everything sounds honest to me.
Lovely melodies adorn the whole song.The arrangement itself dont follow rules,of wich i found really interesting.
The singer is very competent and adds charisma to the song.
Very good collaboration.
I'm definitely old enough to remember the days of Earth, Wind and Fire and Tower of Power, and this one would fit nicely in either of their wheelhouses. The percussion on this is top notch (but all of your drum work is so, so good). You also managed to skillfully weave the other instruments around the percussion.
An enjoyable listen, Scott, added to favorites, and a huge thank you for getting my day started off the right way. Well done. Happy holidays to you and your family.
Listening to this one just makes me graateful we`ve got places like Looperman Scott...I can`t seem to find this kind of musical thoughtfulness on my radio..Yes...the vocal is really good...kind of laid back and the music really just fits to a T (& the little harmony bits)...imaginative choices in the instrumantation....there is a very long list of reasons why...but I just enjoyed listening to this one all the way...super bit of work mate.....Ed
Thanks so much, Ed. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, my friend.
I agree with your radio comment. I don't even listen to the stuff on the radio anymore unless it's an oldies station. I wonder what's happened to the music, or is it we are just use to the best and wont settle for anything less!
The vocal reminds me a bit of Neil Diamond, strong, unique vocal style. The guitar parts are nice, I like the effects on them. The harp is a nice touch as well. Overall a great song, very nicely packaged!
Thanks allot for chiming in and hitting me up with your kind words.
The guitar is my friend, Midiman James. The harp is actually from a Mellotron VST I have which James found for me after I told him it was one of my favorite instrument.
Thanks so much, SJ. So glad you like it. Just going back in time, again! Glad you like the giggling at the end. I thought it was a cute touch.
Our international band, Musicante, just did a cute one with some cool Portuguese dialogue and singing. You may get into the guitar. Check it out if you like. http://www.looperman.com/tracks/detail/162371
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This is simply brilliant!
Talkbox is a new colour on your desk...sometimes I had a big-band feeling...I showed to our drummer Lugo, who wanted to play in a big-band in his entire life but he failed this project :-)
He danced a bit with a sad smile on his face...:-)
Respect, Danke
And thank you for your kind words. Yes, I don't use the talk-box much, if at all. It was fun to give it a try, though.
I do love the big band sound. I played many years with different big bands in my career and loved every minute of it, so whenever I can fit a brass track in my songs, I do it.
Cheers,
Scott
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Cheers,
Scott
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Great grooves all around but that section (and the part leading up to it) is glorious.
Somehow I missed your comment here...My apologies.
Anyway, many thanks for your kind words. Glad you like it.
Cheers,
Scott
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Glad you like it. If you have a non-profit project you may use it. If you have a link where you're using it, I'd like to check it out.
Cheers,
Scott
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Loved it!
My personal highlight: the intro (the first bars with bass & drum at fulls steam are a real killer!)
Ciao, Domenico
Really glad you like it and took the time to comment. Being a drummer, I have always loved a bass and drum break-down in a good funk or rock song. Glad you do also.
Cheers,
Scott
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-clindsay
Thanks allot for chiming in and leaving your kind words. Hadn't noticed, but it does have bit of a Little Feat vibe to it.
Cheers,
Scott
on Funky Thide of Sings by ScottB55
Lovely little piece, very classic and stylish arrangement, some instruments (horns) sound a bit too 'midi' though. Interesting combination with the vocals.
Overall this is really very good stuff to learn from when comes to create a proper instrumentation or simply to play along.
Nice one. I will check it out again if you add the guitars.
Best to you, Alex
Thanks for your ear and comments. I recently got some EastWest Quantam Leap software with some brass VST, so hopefully my brass wont sound as 'midi' as with this track. I also got Kontakt with some nice VSTs, also, so will be checking it out in the future.
Cheers,
Scott
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Thanks for sharing this.
Cru
Thanks allot for checking it out and leaving your kind words. I really appreciate it.
Cheers,
Scott
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Cheers,
Scott
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Scott
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Very well done indeed.
FR
Cheers,
Scott
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Look forward to hear more sounds from you & will definitely start listening to more country music.
EB
Cheers,
Scott
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Really appreciate you checking it out and hitting me up with your kind comment. So glad you like it.
Cheers,
Scott
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Cheers,
Scott
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Good stuff!
-R.P.S
Cheers,
Scott
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Everything sounds honest to me.
Lovely melodies adorn the whole song.The arrangement itself dont follow rules,of wich i found really interesting.
The singer is very competent and adds charisma to the song.
Very good collaboration.
Nelson
Thanks allot for checking out my track and leaving your kind words. It's much appreciated.
Happy Holidays,
Scott
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An enjoyable listen, Scott, added to favorites, and a huge thank you for getting my day started off the right way. Well done. Happy holidays to you and your family.
Bear
Also, thanks for your comment on my drumming. Being a drummer, it's always a very integral of my music, so thanks for noticing.
And a Happy Holidays to you and family, as well.
Cheers,
Scott
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I agree with your radio comment. I don't even listen to the stuff on the radio anymore unless it's an oldies station. I wonder what's happened to the music, or is it we are just use to the best and wont settle for anything less!
Happy Holidays,
Scott
on Pain You Will Never Know by ScottB55
Yeah, the bulk of my tracks are old school and retro. It stems from my many years of playing in the early days.
Cheers,
Scott
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Scott
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Scott
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Wayne
Thanks allot for chiming in and hitting me up with your kind words.
The guitar is my friend, Midiman James. The harp is actually from a Mellotron VST I have which James found for me after I told him it was one of my favorite instrument.
Cheers,
Scott
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Cheers.
Scott
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A really funky piece of disco music here. And so sweet with the leadsinger giggeling at the end.
Great stuff!
Cheers/
SJ =)
Our international band, Musicante, just did a cute one with some cool Portuguese dialogue and singing. You may get into the guitar. Check it out if you like. http://www.looperman.com/tracks/detail/162371
Cheers,
Scott