MArwood - I like the snare! You can't make me change it! Actually, I'll have to go back and give it a fresh listen, since so many have commented on it. It seems like I always get negative comments on my snare sounds!

jimrocks22 - I'm pretty sure that Becker and Fagan aren't even twitching! Yeah, Petri was very magnanimous about me playing all over the ending, too! Great guy. Thanks for the positive reinforcement, James. Oh yeah, I like the snare. You can't make me change it!

Petronome - Ah, this has been pleasant, so far! Nice job on this! And, I love your avatar, btw! (Don't tell anyone, but let's do the snare-train thing through the whole track on our next one! And, let's use the same snare!)

Chaz - More cowbell, my brother! Yeah, I was just thinking about earaches and temporary distractions when I mentioned that. I certainly hope you didn't incur any permanent damage! And, yes, Petri and I discussed the snare-train bit and the ritard in several email exchanges, so I'm sure we both can see your points there.

My Cats Pet - "Sorry that this post is just one long kiss a*s" JB! Never apologize for that! I like to consider the critical comments; but, hey, a positive reinforcement or two along the way is a really nice thing! Glad you liked it. Yes, Petri and I are telepathic, but I suspect that he's thinking in Finnish!

Sonic - Thanks for checking it out, Mike! Hey, I like that snare!

M

Hey btw, could someone kindly explain what the word "chop(s)" exactly means?

Hey, I know this one!

There are a number of slang terms that relate to practicing and developing skills that I believe come from sending the kid out of the house to practice -- out back, to the woodshed, in the olden days. So, practicing something became "woodshedding" or just "shedding." And, your instrument is your "axe." And, if you're progressing, you're developing "chops."

Seems like there are more that I'm forgetting. . .

Hey, this was a really cool tune, loved the piano playing especially. Ain't it fun, and convenient doing these internet collabs? YOu can do the solo's in the privacy of your own studio, when you feel like it, etc. and nobody knows how many takes it took (although I find if I try over three, it shows in energy level). I might get stoned for this, but I like the snare, actually. I've always preferred that type of sound on a snare, seems to clutter the mix less. Both the guitar solo's and the piano ones had a good sense of direction. And the trading fours parts were cool, sounds like you did them the right way (one at a time?).

keithsnyder - Thanks, Keith! Encouragement is welcome, believe me!

den121961 - "Ain't it fun, and convenient doing these internet collabs?" Absolutely. I've met a lot of cool people on this forum, and I'm enjoying the music. Aren't you going to play trumpet on one, Dennis?

Look, everybody! Someone besides me likes the snare!

I might get stoned for this, but I like the snare, actually.

Thanks for 'fessing up, Den'!

Hey, man, we didn't trade 4s in this one, so, I can't really answer your question. There are several spots where I answer Petri on the melody, though. Is that what you meant?

Interestingly enough (to me, anyway), Petri played the drums and both his keyboard tracks, including the piano solo, before he sent me the bundle. So, he didn't have my bass track or my guitar to work off of, while I had the advantage of playing to his keyboard tracks. We had already talked through the whole form, though. You play the first A, I'll play the next. Unison on the B, etc., etc.

jimroXXX22 - "would that be shredding?" I thought about that, but I don't think it's related, do you? I don't think one shreds wood, necessarily. I'm not sure about that one. . . What do you think?

M & Petronome's "Funk

You guys,you guys!!!!!I don't know how to tell you how impressed I am with this cut.The

keyboard,the guitar mmmm mmmm good.I am just an amateur wannabee song/vocal

writing kinda fella but I want you both to know you have just blown me away.You

collaborated over many miles from each other and brought this together?Like this?


You give me inspiration to continue my pursuits in creating music.I am most

impressed.Look forward to hearing your future long distance music making.


Michael

Nubian1234 - Thanks, Michael! We appreciate the encouragement. Glad you enjoyed it!

mlavin00 - Hi, Mitch! There's an organ pad in there. I added that just for the reasons you brought up - the track just felt like it needed a little pad/glue to hold it all together. Charley's already told me that the organ is too low in the mix, if we're going to use it; but I didn't want to call too much attention to it -- it's just playing whole notes back there! You think something more?

great work again M and petri.

seems a bit more downtempo than the other stuff of yours I,ve heard M, but i personally really like the smoochy (can i say that?) latin feel to it. and the piano sounds great as does the bass.

look forward to it being my turn to work with you in the not too distant future.

(I,m currently caught up in writing some sound scapes for a show downtown so am rushed off my feet, but I,m looking forward to start on some more normal music real soon...real real soon still its not bad pay so i can,t complain.)


cheers.

kieran