"Grotto Funk" Original

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Johnbee58
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2016/12/26 20:51:38 (permalink)

"Grotto Funk" Original

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I have Toontrack's EZ Drummer 2 and I also have the Latin Percussion expansion pack.  I put this together using some preset beat patterns in the Latin kit and put a in a regular kit playing a funk beat.  The lead is an arrangement of (virtual) tenor sax, mute trumpet and flute by Garritan Jazz & Big Band 3 and piano by Toontrack EZ Keys.  A little vocal rap on the 2nd verse (Rap isn't my main style).  Anyway, hope you enjoy "Grotto Funk"
 
https://johnbowen.bandcamp.com/track/grotto-funk

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    markno999
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    Re: "Grotto Funk" Original 2016/12/27 12:35:43 (permalink)
    John,
     
    Cool track, reminds me a little of Atlanta Rhythm Section for some reason.   Like what you did with the beats.   Very enjoyable listen.   Would sound amazing with a real sax player on the track.
     
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    Re: "Grotto Funk" Original 2016/12/27 14:21:07 (permalink)
    Pleasant enough little groove, the bass is too out front, it is almost dominating the mix needs to be brought back into the mix.  Thanks for sharing.

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    Re: "Grotto Funk" Original 2016/12/28 07:34:06 (permalink)
    Mark & Wook-Thanks so much.  Mark, I think you mean the Miami Sound Machine.(Gloria Estefan).  I'm a big fan of the Atlanta Rhythm Section and they aren't big on Latin Percussion. 
     
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    Re: "Grotto Funk" Original 2016/12/28 10:54:49 (permalink)
    Pleasant enough track, but it feels a little sterile to me... needs a little more grit to it.  Also, the bass is to prominent. 

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    Re: "Grotto Funk" Original 2016/12/28 10:58:06 (permalink)
    Hi John
    Nice groove and music/percussion is cool. Not sure about the rap though, sorry.

      
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