Tumbleweed

Thank God, Ed...I was afraid you have already frozen somewhere
in that cold weather in Canada...haha...all good then.:)
I think we had really good collaborative vibrations this time, so I have to say my sincere thanks back, cause this would never happen without your generosity on one side, and your musical excellence on the other...yes, as you say it's always a pleasure, so I'm looking forward for the next one.:)

Stay tuned______Orlando

Thank you so much, Ed. We appreciate your kind words given to our little international group. Look for more of this line up along with other fine musicians.

Ciao,
M.

Thank you Ed.......I think I have someone for this =)

I appreciate the feedback

enjoy your weekend

Jody

thanks a lot Ed.
The short, isolated piano notes from the beginning are sampled from the crucethus's song. I played also some smooth chords and repeated piano one note motif in the second section using 4Font Piano plugin adding simple but really nice bassline at the same time. This track was definitely inspired by beautiful pads from the original and I used them a lot when making this version of the remix.

Glad you liked my production - I appreciate your comments. Alex

Hi. Sorry for slow reply.

Lots of audio and synth parts in this were made way back around 2002. One of many projects sitting on successive hard drives waiting to be completed as I go through software updates, new gear and techniques and the eventual return to the desire to begin working on them again.

The best bass playing that you're talking about is all from all those years ago. Some fun funk there, for sure.

I actually started out as a bass player in my teenage years but became much more of a guitarist after about 5 years and that's my main skill these days. I don't play bass often though I also often go a week or two without recording (perhaps even picking up) any of my guitars.

5:10 I thought that section might be one of the weaker ones here. It's definitely quite a change from what's preceded it.

Here's a much more recent funk track containing quite a bit of bass guitar.

http://www.looperman.com/tracks/detail/160058/comment-reply/506654

And I'm trying to complete a new epic that is probably my greatest ever funk track. Lots of bass guitar in that one too. It's called Bright Side Of The Sun and is coming soonish to The Loop.

P.S. Anyone's free to make suggestions about my stuff. So much going on that I totally appreciate all the other ways that it could have been done. Or could still be done! I do occasionally go back and change things based on/inspired by people's suggestions or criticism.

Ed - thanks so much - you could be a professional reviewer. I tried several outros and this was kind of the default considering that this is supposed to be a dance track and lead into the next track. Thanks for the detailed response!
-clindsay

merci tumbleweed pour ce commentaire qui me touche un passage radio ce serais bien merci encore une fois domr

In a gladiator match I think there are some tension,action and certainly dagerous so its that I wanted to create in a music. I think I did it well. Also a big thanks you ED for this comment

ED, thank you for visiting. I was working at staying true to her original vocals. I thought they had a splash of motown, a bit of R&B, gospel, and her own unique touch. I'm glad you appreciate what I did with it.

Thank you Ed, I had a moment of artistic indulgence and I started to realize that my work around here may not be mainstream, but is a appreciated as a "Musicians musician". For that I am humbled and extremely grateful. Versatility is just my wanting to explore every nook and cranny of music. That curiosity keeps me going.
Slainte my friend.
Steve

Thanks a lot

Thanks Ed.
I wondered if this piece went to too many places! Gave me a big boost that someone of your great ability liked this
Bob

Hello Ed :)
I really appreciate your comment specially about the very last note to be hold by itself .
I will try to do what you've told.
your kind feedback means alot to me .
thank you very much .
Cindy :)

Hey Ed,

nice to hear that i put a smile on your face.
That´s wherefor i done it.

Your samples are exelent. I realy tryed to play almost something same on my own guitar but i failed at the F (i´m a real bad chord player) and after a few trys and went to loopermans search and found them - wow realy the same row i wanted to play and with a bassline - and so well played in almost the same style i tryed befor ......

So it was a great pleasure for me to sing to them.

And the voice :) - how knows - maybe i am a zombie and i didnd pitched down?

Stay tuned
joe

Thanks alot Tumbleweed. I will definitely use your suggestions, drums are going to be heavily edited in this. I can also edit the mid-side and sides by using Ozone's 4 powerful equalizer. (I know they have 6 out currently) I usually do this by the mastering stage. And I don't think it should be too much different mixing a electronic type of track compared to maybe a acoustic or chillout track such as yours. Alot of my productions would probably sound maybe better if I had a sub for monitoring to pick up the rest of the lows. All I have are my AV40's from M audio and some studio standard sony headphones. I apologize if bass was perhaps too loud, I start alot of rough mixes like that. Love bass, and by "and get your reading from reputable sources" do you mean my description? Either way, thanks again for checking this one out. peace

Gramo/Neo

i'm glad you had a chance to check it out, Ed. it was a lot of fun and learned a ton. happy halloween!

thanks a lot Ed,
Yes, sometimes I can work in reverse, removing the elements... I am questioning this one as well at the moment.
This tune is experimental - my attempt in unknown electronic genre inspired by DanceDemagogue who makes a dark-electronic stuff. He added far-out ambient elements to it.
It is my remix over his remix. The bassline was lost during the process I did. There's some limitations cause I am working on an old laptop - I pushed it to it's limits by this one anyway.
I am still looking forward to create simple instrumental acoustic piano/epiano music.
Im glad you liked this one - many thanks for your thoughts! It's appreciated.
Alex

thank you for the kind words. i'm glad people outside the genre's fanbase can appreciate it.

Ed,
My productional mentor; everything you have taught me I hold dear. Always a huge compliment coming from the pro. TY.
Bear is not only a stellar musician but an awesome person.
Mark.

Welcome again Ed...I have to admit I had a bit of a 6th sense
you will like this.:)I can't explain rationaly why, but I simply felt that way...and now it seems even more...your words give me a hint this could be your favorite Orlando track to date. And ofcourse I trust your verdict more than anyone else, so for me personaly is nice to know that I can
surpass myself from time to time, yet there's always that burden of obligation not to fall into abyss of stagnation afterwards.
Anyways, I'm really happy and grateful for this generous feedback of yours. When a fellow musician whom I admire the most says this is excellent, I can't wish anything better.:)

With much appreciation and respect____Orlando