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I like the first part with just the flute and some reverb best....the delay/echo later does give it some rhythm and a subtle melody...it sounds very clean and light...my favourite flute part (from a long time ago) was the middle section of a song called "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues..I hope someone will add more orchestratiion to this one....keep playing and recording...the more you do it the better you become (and its not difficuilt to record well)....nicely done....Ed

Love this one Soren...you`re right this kind of chill really lets you get the expression into the melody...and you do that well here...I like blues for the same reason....This is just a superb piece of work...really enjoyed...definite fav for me......Ed

its got that good old soul sound with a wee sprinkle of the funk...great choice of instrumentation...the acoustic kit. walk-around bassloines, keys and organ give it a very real feel thats mising in a lot of todays R&B...very nicely done Musicante...with talent & composiutional skill .....and you have a lot of good company in the mix....enjoyed....Ed

let it not be said that midispark`s place here on the Loop is where you listen to the mundane everyday musical stuff...def experimental is the truest sence...with a sprinkle of funk keys..and a bucket of creative imagination..& that is an unusual key prog sequence you have going on...would have to be an acquired taste I think as far as listening pref goes but has to be tops of the year for the "Something Really Different" award....way to go midisparks...keep on......Ed

Great track domr....the vocalist is really good (so are the lytics)...has a very live feel and that is always a big accomplishment...well done....much enjoyed.....Ed

this was an interesting listen Anders....I just finished doing an R&B composition using Farisha`s same acapella (I likely wont post it this year)...you did a fine job my friend...I always find composing around acapellas a bit of a challenge but isn`t it nice when you find one that just seems to fit what you are doing....great fob...much enjoyed...Merry Christmas...Ed

I like it RPS...and house isn`t even on my regular listening menu...but this is a cut above...has a nice laid-back kind of feel (almost a touch of R&B)....haven`t listened to the original yet...those hits at 1;21 and 2:31 are really effective....well done......(PS: apologies for not getting back some comments on your last post...I always like to return review when someone takes the time to leave a few words on one of my tracks..but for some reason I just couldn`t get it to play on any of my browsers....)

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

Enjoyed the trip again Orlando...my thanks to you...I have been congratulating myself for discovering you HaHa...I repeat the comments in my email...a stellar bit of work again....will be in touch on that question about the themed mixes....didnt get much music time this past year but hoping that will change soon....Ed

H TV...just stopped back for another listen & let you know that if you are looking for a decent FREE B3 organ type VST check out one called ORGANized Trio...its not as good as the Native Instrument expensive version but for a free one its pretty dam good...gets lots of good words on the blogs...besides I just enjoyed some good ol blues-rock again....keep on...Ed

I stopped by here for some hip hop lessons Steve...you likely know its not on my regular listening menu, but since I`ve been around the Loop I`ve been finding these tracks that take it from the streets it originated on to some other place...and believe it or not its influence some of my own mixes to the point where I have concluded that a good hip hop beat layers in behind my more regular menu perfectly ( it does with most everything I think)...and puts a whole different spin on things...anyway...what I intended to say way...another fine contribution from you...built with your usual talent & creativity & enjoyed by this ol guy on the other side of the pond...good to hear a new one from you mate....great job...Ed

hey ronabo...if this is odd...put me down as being highly in favour of odd..haha...its the kind of smooth R&B that you do well...you can`t go wrong with our friend Joe`s company..but this one is your own...its the way R&B should be...really enjoyed this one...guess having listened to several of your mixes, I knew I would before I hit play.....right on.....and the mix sounds just fine....Ed

well....dig out that old cd and do some more Larry....I am a big fan of the original R&B..I have even done a few R&B mixes that are still sitting on my hard drive missing lead melody or vocals..as its not a style that my old guitar stuff fits easily with...I may get one posted some day....nice post....and I could stand lots more.....Ed

I like this one Ratsouk..the transition around 0:44 is a wee bit rough but does not detract from a very fine piece of music....well done.......Ed

well Mr P....I`m a believer that strong emotions and artistic talent are food for the most creative of results...and here you go and prove it again....big, rich, emotion-filled composition....that even causes old guys of my generation to use exclamations we are not noted for...like...beautiful....great job...enjoyed the listen....Ed

With a talent line up like that it should be excellent M.....and indeed it is...very pro playing & production...its the kind of modern approach to jazz (Latin) that I think makes the genre much more accessible to those of us who never really developed an ear for the old jazz standards ...and the fact thats its extra danceable is a bonus...bravo....a big well done to all involved.....Ed

classic good funk Carrol....enjoyed this one big time...have to agree with Eric...like the vocal bits you have here but you could really nail a funky vocal for this one...way to go....Ed

Its obvious you have the writing/lyrics abilities EYEDYE...the vocal delivery thing is one I have never mastered but looks like you are getting some input from our Looperfriends who know more about that than me...I agree with Orlando`s comments about the music/voice combination having a bit of the rock opera vibe...are you using a vocal coach at all??...might be worth a thought if you can find someone...I only mention it as I hear all kinds of potential in the way you combine words & music...and sometimes finding the right genre nitch is a key to falling into that more comfortable zone...my initial observation would be that your style might actually fit a pop music style better??...hope that doesn`t bug you as I mean it in a positive way....just keep at it...I`ve been doing it most of my life & still have a long way to go....good job....Ed

now this is different..unique...its had my ears paying attention all the way clindsay....it has the characteristics & freedom of indie music done with imagination and yet there is something about it that could attract the main stream....A tip of the old hat to you...I like your musical imagination...and I admire the talent.....keep doing it......Ed

some really tasty drums here FR...the basic kit in the first section got my attention even though it was not the intended star of the part...bass takes a nice part at the end of the 2nd section..amazing how effective the right kind of bass & bass line can be...like the bit of jazzy-lounge vibe in the last part...oh yes...lots of old school vibe so its got this nice combination of a comfortable feel whils keeping the ears perked for whats next...bet you spent more than a little time thinking this one together...works well & sounds good...and as always its good listening entertainment this afternoon over my way....Ed

Its got a really nice groove SJ...those little drops/transitions are something I sometimes spend less time than I should on but I think they work well...I didn`t really catch enough of the vocal part at the end to get a good handle on it...I usually try to make sure it is in the same space or a space that is complimentary to the space/atmosphere of the music mix...I like it so far...like you...I do not worry about genres when I am trying to compose and arrange a mix...genres are fine for those who want to abide by a particular set of rules...beat styles etc...but i dont find them useful (so I have to think about how the hell to I classify this when I`m done most of the time)....afraid I woiuld not be a good source of advice on composing habits....I usually have about a dozen compositions on the go...and one I am am focusing on...some times I find a new idea I can use one for...some times I too get sick of hearing something & hit delete so it leaves me free to think of other things...its all fun anyway....but I guess a more diciplined approach would be more productive....keep this one going.....Ed

I Like this one bidalote...and thats a nice chord prog...did you gate that rhythm guitar part?...works fine..gives a kind of more pronounced sence of rhythm...anyway...much enjoyed the listeh...a big well done to you...Ed

this is something special JAweGuy...music for the emotions...minimal, yet has an intricate touch that says all that is needed...I really like this...I hope you develop it further..the outro is spot on for what you may do next (if anything)...It was a pleasure to listen to just as it is....Ed

oh man Eric....this is way above and beyond good...I am sitting here imagining the kind of thought that went into the arrangement...the George Martin thing is quite prominent in the intro & 1st section & I really like the intricate instrumentstion...but the second part is just out-of-sight good laid-back listening...almost creamy with the rich instrumentation & really emotional progression in the backing...subtle melody development of the kind that creates mind pictures...the outro sounds fantastic & a great lead in to what comes next....If I sound like I`m gushing a bit....I am...no flattery intended...its just music of the finest calibre....Ed

I remember the day Scott....yeah...I`m way old....I can`t say I was ever a disco fan at the time...I was in the "If it aint rock n roll it aint nothin" mode at the time....but strangely enough it sounds much better today than it used to and my head has absorbed a much wider variety of beats, time sigs, etc...you do everything well my friend...this and all you do is the proof...very extra cool ending.....right on....Ed