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« on: August 17, 2007, 02:42:44 PM » |
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This is a slightly different version than I uploaded on the PGMusic site. I’ve added some effects, redid the sax part and remixed the song.
I hope you like it.
Constructive criticism is always welcomed - MarioD
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« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2007, 03:16:50 PM » |
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o boy do I love that style, I could listen to those songs the whole day. Constructive criticism  I'm married with a sax playing lady  When she heard the first sax riff, she said to me 'yikes... sounds like a sax player running after a bus he missed'  Now, my lady is Breton (basically the same as Celtic) and those people are know for there strait forward expressions, which you have to take with a bit of pragmatism... But I must say that I agree somehow with here, all other sax riffs are very smooth and fit perfectly well with the song, but that first one... well , you decide k |
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« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2007, 04:58:43 PM » |
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Mario, You and Mick are in the running for coolest synthetic sax sound. Your phrasing and smooth execution bring the performance to life. Good guitar, too! How's your flute chops ? Oren. |
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« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2007, 07:14:45 PM » |
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o boy do I love that style, I could listen to those songs the whole day. Constructive criticism I'm * with a sax playing lady When she heard the first sax riff, she said to me 'yikes... sounds like a sax player running after a bus he missed' Now, my lady is Breton (basically the same as Celtic) and those people are know for there strait forward expressions, which you have to take with a bit of pragmatism... But I must say that I agree somehow with here, all other sax riffs are very smooth and fit perfectly well with the song, but that first one... well , you decide k Kara, that is the kind of constructive criticism I’m looking for. One can’t move forward it one doesn’t know what’s right or wrong! I’m glad you and her brought this out. I had a lot of sax fills in the song; I have a propensity to add a lot of stuff to my songs, then I sift and sort everything down to the final cut. I originally had taken out all of the sax rifts. Then I decided to leave just this one. Believe it or not it was the best one! I shouldn’t have second-guessed myself! If you want I’ll send it up without the first sax rift – MarioD PS – Tell you lady thanx! |
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« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2007, 07:19:15 PM » |
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If you want I’ll send it up without the first sax rift – MarioD
Good idea, why don't you a smooth one like in the rest of the song PS – Tell you lady thanx!
I will  k |
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« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2007, 07:20:18 PM » |
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Mario, You and Mick are in the running for coolest synthetic sax sound. Your phrasing and smooth execution bring the performance to life. Good guitar, too! How's your flute chops ? Oren. Mick wins that one hands down! He’s a sax player. I’m a guitarist trying to emulate a sax player. BIG difference. Actually I’ve done a lot more flute leads than sax leads! I’m a big fan of Herbie Mann. Thanx Oren - MarioD |
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« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2007, 07:58:55 PM » |
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If you want I’ll send it up without the first sax rift – MarioD
Good idea, why don't you a smooth one like in the rest of the song PS – Tell you lady thanx!
I will k You’re right. This does sound a lot better. |
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« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2007, 08:07:18 PM » |
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This is a very smooth, full arrangement. Excellent guitar work, well toned background choir and all the other 'detail' fit in extremely well. I wouldn't know much about sax playing but it sounds good to my uneducated ears. As a musician friend once said: Two things worth gold are a tame guitarist, and a sedate drummer  |
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« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2007, 08:16:57 PM » |
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Thanx for the very kind words. As a musician friend once said: Two things worth gold are a tame guitarist, and a sedate drummer Although I’ve been told to turn it up onstage I’m not sure about a tame guitarist! The only sedate drummer I’ve ever seen was a box that had “rhythm king” stamped on it Thanx for listening - MarioD |
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« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2007, 08:40:26 PM » |
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Excellent I repeat myself, what a beautiful song k If you want I’ll send it up without the first sax rift – MarioD
Good idea, why don't you a smooth one like in the rest of the song PS – Tell you lady thanx!
I will k You’re right. This does sound a lot better. |
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« Reply #10 on: August 17, 2007, 08:47:30 PM » |
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Excellent
I repeat myself, what a beautiful song Thank you VERY much! Be sure to tell your lady that she taught an old guitarist a new trick today - MarioD |
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« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2007, 05:02:00 PM » |
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Hey Mario!
This is very nice. Love the phrasing on both guitar and sax...well done.
Enjoyed this a lot!!
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« Reply #12 on: August 18, 2007, 05:46:05 PM » |
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Thanx Fred, I appreciate the kind words - MarioD
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« Reply #13 on: August 18, 2007, 05:59:51 PM » |
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Hello, I've always loved this song & I must say this is the only version I have ever heard (aside from the original),that I really like & I am very enchanted by it.  Although the sax was played well,I have heard better synthetic sax sounds & a better sample of a sax synth sound would really do this song justice,I think. Aside from that,I really enjoyed this song. Elwood |
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« Reply #14 on: August 18, 2007, 08:16:16 PM » |
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Thanx Elwood, that was very kind. I’m really encouraged by this!
You’re right about the sax. It was a free soundfont! But it was the best fit that I had.
SO, if anyone wants to add a better sax part feel free to sent me a PM. I’ll send you a MP3 sans the sax and you can polish it off - MarioD
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