SLAPJOHNSON

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Vicen 15th Mar 2011 05:18 - 15 years ago

on Be with you Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON

I loved the energy of the song, even your voice ripping the air with firmly and decisively. Just a note to give it more brilliance: a chorus to accompany you from the 3:30 and in some moments after the guitar solo. If the voices were a woman ... better. It is a thought spoken aloud.
Wonderful song and wonderful performance in his voice.

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago

Hi Vicen, Thanks for that input. I will give the woman's voice option some thought.

Cheers, Slap...

Firebird 14th Mar 2011 18:18 - 15 years ago

on Be with you Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON

Are you the one playing the horn section?

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago

Hi Firebird, yes all the instruments played are me except the drums which are loops.

Cheers, Slap...

ultrabase 14th Mar 2011 17:29 - 15 years ago

on Be with you Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON

good blues!the only minor thing i found is the tamborine on the left is to up front.

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago

Hi Kurt, thanks for that! I have adjusted the level now...

Cheers, Slap...

CiRcUz 13th Mar 2011 22:39 - 15 years ago

on Hot Pursuit by Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON

sounds like sumtin dat wuld fit a video game- crime

JohnBoutilier 10th Mar 2011 23:51 - 15 years ago

on Randy Candy; Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON

Great. No one blows like you do. Perhaps I should rephrase that, lol. Okay, I like the way you handle you instrument. Damn, that's just as bad. Oh, I know, cool track :-)

Faved and Downloaded, Good Buddy

John

JohnBoutilier 10th Mar 2011 23:51 - 15 years ago

on Sweaty cleaner man; Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON

Wonderful piece. Another fav and download.

John

JohnBoutilier 10th Mar 2011 23:50 - 15 years ago

on Nice one Dave; Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON

Another track destined for my next get together. At the last, I introduced a group of friends to kikajon and a few other members. They loved the "new" music. I'm collecting a buch for ST Patty's day.

Faved and downloaded

All The Best

John

Spivkurl 5th Mar 2011 20:40 - 15 years ago

on Zoo Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON

Yeah, your changes are a major improvement! This album is going to sound awesome! Nice work!

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago

Hi Spiv, thanks for that direction on the bass, it's sounding real good now on lots of different systems which is key for this albums success.

Cheers, Slap...

Planetjazzbass 3rd Mar 2011 12:19 - 15 years ago

on Zoo Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON

Hey Slap...I was at the Melbourne Zoo (which is also a fantastic facility) with my sister and her kids,anyway we're in front of the monkey enclosure (one of them) and my young nephew asks "what are they doing"..I promptly reply 'Shagging'..he turns to me and in all seriousness asks "what's shagging?"..I turn to my sister and say "lets go look at the Elephants,that's a safer bet" lol
Man your really hitting your straps now,this sounds great!.such a rich sonic experience and the fx's are way cool..superb playing..that's really a byword in any of your material.
cheers Dave :)

Vicen 3rd Mar 2011 07:18 - 15 years ago

on Zoo Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON

Wonderful piece. I find it hard to find something that can be improved when I like, but I'll try. The only thing I find something out is low. There are times when it seems that the bass walk backwards, while the rest of the music tries to move forward.

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago

Hi Vicen, I think I have isolated this bass issue as a drum and bass cross rhythm which changes the feel of the track in places. It was intentional to create this as it generates interest and movement. You have good ears my friend, most important in this game..

Cheers, Slap...

CWarren 3rd Mar 2011 03:11 - 15 years ago

on Zoo Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON

Love the Vibe to this Slap. Had my head nodding the whole time. Automatic Fav.

_C-DUB_

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago

Hi CW, I'm glad your nodding along! I use the same method of the nod when checking out tracks. If I find myself nodding along I'm feeling the groove.. I also use the finger and foot tap approach lol...
Thanks for dropping by and showing your support..
Cheers, Slap...

Spivkurl 3rd Mar 2011 02:38 - 15 years ago

on Zoo Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON

Quite an inspiring track! I really like that bass line, though maybe it could use a little more low end. All those horns are awesome, and are really well played! The flute solo rules! Explosive dynamics on the mix! Really fine work my friend!

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago

Hi SpivKurl, I have tweaked the bass now. In logic you have a sub bass plug in which I think has added the required extra bottom that was needed. I thank you for your honest input in helping this track grow.

Cheers, Slap...

n0mad23 3rd Mar 2011 02:34 - 15 years ago

on Zoo Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON

One of the most amazing gigs I ever did was the Main Gate at the Phoenix, Arizona zoo with a West African Drum and Dance troupe called africatamtam. We did a 90 minute set, and by the end there were over 30 toddlers shaking nappy covered bums to it.

I have to agree with Toby's review. There's a "Bungle in the Jungle" homage here that's totally in the Spirit of, but not approach. It's not the flute, either. Very cool.

Groovy groove.

goosemeyer 2nd Mar 2011 22:44 - 15 years ago

on Zoo Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON

Sorry, I forgot to mention just how much I loved it, But I know you're a perfectionist and prefer feed-back to Blowing smoke.

Faved so I can find it again and again..

toby

goosemeyer 2nd Mar 2011 22:20 - 15 years ago

on Zoo Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON

I couldn't get through the whole thing, and by that I mean every ten seconds or so, I'd back up because there was something I just had to hear again.. On the third pass I was able to just take it all in. There were a few instances where the bass line seemed to be slightly off cue. to be specific at @:58 to 1:08 the bass seems a few milliseconds early to the Percussion's groove, and it falls back in groove seamlessly at 1:08. same at 3:01, and at 3:37 back in perfect swing. Also at that point there seems to be a homage to Jethro Tull without borrowing a single note or phrase, and that is something That I've only heard Charlie Parker do.

Humbly Yours,
Toby (the Goose)

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago

Hi Toby, thanks for pointing that out! I will get in deep and amend this bass/drum mismatch. It could be a frequency class with the baritone sax ( which I am also investigating ).
Thank your honesty, as I said these songs need to be awesome and the only way to achieve this is by listening to others and tweaking accordingly.

Cheers, Slap...

Jolita 2nd Mar 2011 06:24 - 15 years ago

on Hot Pursuit by Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON

Awesome track, I can hear this track in a movie

JohnBoutilier 2nd Mar 2011 03:41 - 15 years ago

on Back at the chicken shack (Saxobones) by SLAPJOHNSON

I love this. Definiotely a fav amongst my favs. When I die, will you guys be playing for me in heaven (not that I want to speed up your demise or anything like that :-))

All the Respect in the World

John

Faved

Mosaic 28th Feb 2011 02:40 - 15 years ago

on Hot Pursuit by Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON

Hi Slap

Man this is one massive piece, so full of energy, brilliant arrangemnt/panning in this piece,very catchy funky piece, dont really know what else to say here that others have not said, totally mind blowing work...massive massive fav man...Peace n Respect dude...Estefano...

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago

Hi Estefano, I'm glad your enjoying the songs girth ( is a right chod ). I'm hoping the other songs turn out as good as this one...

Cheers, Slap...

NeonStrawberry 25th Feb 2011 23:14 - 15 years ago

on Hot Pursuit by Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON

damn, this track is great. The melody is splendid, dynamic and mix are all in place and well if you ask me. Totally loving it. This makes me wanna come to Edinburgh. amazing production, imo this is how real music should sound like. No tips from me on this, the vibe is outstanding-it almost sketches a picture in front of you while listening. A rather interesting setup as well. This is a very appealing piece of music all in all-has a bit of everything you need in there, a bit of Henry hall, bit of Apollo 440, nice sax lines and I could probably come up with more -real splendid.

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago

I'm glad your liking it. This one track is on it's eighth remix to get it to this stage so far. I have listened carefully to what has been said and changed bits and rerecorded guitars etc..
I think it's about there now. So I'm going to let it breath and see what else is said. I am happy you are enjoying where it has evolved to.

Cheers, Slap...

goosemeyer 25th Feb 2011 01:04 - 15 years ago

on Hot Pursuit by Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON

what?? don't mind me, I'm in here taking notes!

loved the Phased drums, they totally caught me off guard. It never once felt off groove, never gets monotonous, and like AllenV said, the the use of panning in the creation of a large sonic space was visceral. I wasn't Just listening, I was engaged.

Paulkeus 22nd Feb 2011 17:28 - 15 years ago

on Hot Pursuit by Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON

It is getting better and better! The saxwork is mindblowing both of you and your son's and I have worked with many saxplayers!
If you ever need a remix of one of your tracks just let me know.
Cheers
Paul

Lets make a deal! You play me some sax parts in the songs that I send you and I will make you some remixes, we all benefit! And it's fun!

Paul

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago

Hi Paul, I would love you to do a remix of this track!! What's the next step?

Cheers, Slap...

Planetjazzbass 21st Feb 2011 22:10 - 15 years ago

on Dig This by Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON

Diggin this one Steve!....Man I think you've got new strings on that bass of yours,there's a great high end chime coming through on top of the growl....Super track,I don't know if it's the track description and I'm politically hallucinating but there's this African tenure running through it,got to be the poly rhythms maybe....I'll leave other people to comment on the mix,I just dig what's going on..this is way progressive,it's like a chemical reaction..it's on fire! lol..bloody creative groove that makes you want to invest in a pork pie hat factory......many of the great musical styles have come out of the UK..dare I say this is one more!...cheers Dave :)

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago

Hi Dave, I just called it that because of what's going down in north Africa. I'm mean't to be going to Morocco at Easter lol... We might be embraced or stoned, who knows. I'm glad you enjoyed the track, it's not quite finished though. I need to add a few things to make it complete. The main thing is to let the thing breath, sit on looperman and let people comment. I keep coming back to it and if I hear something to add or take out I will do it, if and when I don't by my April deadline, it stays as it is and is committed to the final cd track list and pressed. Exciting times working towards this deadline. I thank you for your continuing support and friendship..

Cheers, Slap...

VickyDan 20th Feb 2011 09:33 - 15 years ago

on Dig This by Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON

Just close your eyes and let it go .... Like father, like son. All this is really promising .... Excellent for me.

Dan

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago

Hi Dan, thanks for dropping by and giving this track a listen. I can hear a few things to change now, so I think a remix is looming lol...

Cheers, Slap...

Mosaic 20th Feb 2011 08:02 - 15 years ago

on Dig This by Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON

Hey Slap

What a brilliant piece of work, heard a lot of collabs you have done with AllenV and Spelljammer, always amazed at your brilliance with the Sax, man this is no exception, excellent clarity and arrangement, nice layed back beat, very funky piece indeed, throughly enjoyed the listen to this one, massive fav Slap, excellent work....Peace n Respect...Estefano....

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago

Hi Esefano, Wow thanks for the compliments on this track and the Spelljammer ones, most appreciated indeed. I will have to drop by and review some of your work soon.

Cheers, Slap...

yeshintae 19th Feb 2011 16:24 - 15 years ago

on Dig This by Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON

What a GREAT track Slap! I have to enjoy tha epicness
of this song... luv those drums, arrangement was slick and
tha melodies so smooth, tha entire song flows like water!

Luv that effect on tha drums, and your son is obviously
as talented on tha axe as you are! Funky little bassline to
keep me grooving, and that guitar was well done!
Wonderful little piece and a AWESOME WAY TO START
ME MORNING!

Much Respect from LA

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago

Hi Yeshintae, I'm glad you're digging the beats, and it pleases me that it helped you start your day...

Cheers, Slap...
Much respect from North Yorkshire lol...

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