New SMB Tune/Universal Travel

Yo Larry.

Really good, bouncy instramental. It grooves like the best of Shadofax and the Grateful Dead with the riffs tightly synched to the underlying rythm. I like the way your bass part alternately plays counter melodic lines and holds down the bottom end. Kinda Leshian.

Sonically crisp.

Good all the way around.

Cheers,

Bert

I think this is my favorite SMB song so far. The acoustic guitar sounds fantastic - the Taylor 414ce I assume. Larry, I'm interested in your recording technique on this, how you did it.

The bamboo flute does some tasty melodies. Starting around 2:30, the electric guitar comes in, and that tone is perfect for the song.

Really balanced, full sounding mix. Since this mix is better than any I've ever done, it would be madness for me to give any crits - I don't have any anyways

Great job guys.

Brilliant. Absolutely.
A work of musical art. Enjoyed every bit of it.

Hat's off and I'm standing.

Michael

0.00000002 cents:

OK, extremely introspective, delicious, masterful, intertwining, and sensitive guitar work and winds ... and such exquisite percussion! (A Vox-less wonderland)

Flute may be a bit too-centered at places (for my ears), slightly conflicting with one of the stronger leads, especially at 1:35. I'm almost thinking it could be more monophonic, to set off the richer electrics.

I love the playful guitar work, generous melodies, and wide-dynamics, and panning ... especially with these Adam monitors.

IMHO: Sweet dynamics, repetitions, and fragile transients better suits this song for the (home) theater or living-room (vs. the car with all the "loudness wars"). This piece takes me where I need to travel.

(Such rare exquisite quality is where many of us wish to be but cannot ever reach.)

Yes. Haunting delight. Very nice. It moves nicely from each part and yet goes into new terrain. I really love some of that dissonance in the section from 1:00 to 2:00 and then again in the second half. You guys are GOOD!!!

Larry, James

This sounds like a logical development of the 'Superhero' theme. Crystal clear guitar recording as ever. That clay drum thing sounds excellent and another benchmark mix from James throughout.

An excellent foil for James' folksy electric guitar work, I love the harmony line between bass and lead on the outtro and the flute was tasty icing (frosting) on a delicious cake.

I feel that some of the arrangement and instrumentation sounds a bit random and incoherent at times. I'm hearing some pitch conflictions starting around 1:00.

The production quality of this song is very good tho. Performances are nearly flawless here. But like I said, I think some of the arrangement and melodies could be a little more thought out.

Hey guys /gals! A new mix has been posted due to some mix suggestions posted by some on here. We are ever-learning.

Jeff - We appreciate the detailed critique. Thank you!

Herb - Thanks! The song was composed that way deliberately to emphasize movement/travel. Appreciate it!

Soul Puppy - Many thanks man! James & I appreciate it!

A fantastic performance on this tune. I really enjoyed everything about this song and a super job on the mix. What kind of mic did you use on the acoustic, thats a sweet sound your getting. Just a fantastic job gentlemen.

I think it's cool how you set out to depict movement and travel. I usually just try to get from one chord to the next without it sounding off! Very well played and great mix!

Hey Larry and James,

Excellent mix and Performance. I love the flute in this.

...but what I really enjoy is hearing real instruments. It's very refreshing.

Regards, Linda

Hi Linda, thank you kindly! It is mostly real instruments...the flute is from Dimension LE, but I did use a real pitch wheel on it..

Thanks Daryl! I'll take a fresh listen to the section you mentioned. As for slowing down, umm not yet, sorry - Larry's got another two on the stove already!

Enjoyed it Larry, a cross between folk/bluegrass and world/ethnic music.

I love the garbage can lid in the right speaker. All jokes aside, man you guys crank em out fast. Larry has pretty much nailed down the acoustic recording it seems, just stunning acoustic recording. Very unusual main melody but it is wonderful and definitely gives the vibe you were going for here. Reminded me of cruising down the road occasionaly slowing down to check out the sites then hitting the gas again. Flute sounds convincing to me. Great work gents!