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New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
Hi all, I've got a new one that's finally passed the birth canal.  The music was originally written back in late 1998-99, recorded as a pure MIDI piece in 2004, then just this year I fleshed it out with some better synths, real bass, new electric and acoustic guitar parts, and finally wrote some lyrics. So all and all about 18 years in the making... And with that said, this is "Pages (The Story Told)", a song that was/is heavily influenced by classic 70s era progressive rock. https://soundcloud.com/steve-cocchi/pages-the-story-told
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/11 23:02:44
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Very cool Steve. Great performances and production touches.
Please don't take this the wrong way but you always manage to make your pieces muzo yet hooky. All of the time signature stuff and runs etc are backed up by a very tuneful Song.
Nice one.
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/12 02:08:53
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Glad you were able to get together with some real instruments, although there's nothing wrong with all MIDI recordings (it all I can do myself).
Your recording is great. Very catchy tune. Very well mixed and balanced. Had my foot tapping. It was well worth the time it took you to produce it.
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/12 03:43:52
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Great job Steve! I was waiting for the flute solo. Close enough! If I recorded this song the only thing I would have done different is get dressed up in full '70 Prog Rock garb while recording the tracks.
I think you totally captured the sound/vibe.
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/12 19:06:47
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Very cool Steve. Great performances and production touches.
Please don't take this the wrong way but you always manage to make your pieces muzo yet hooky. All of the time signature stuff and runs etc are backed up by a very tuneful Song.
Nice one.
Thanks, Daryl! I'm not sure how to take muzo + hooky as a bad thing though... just the opposite actually. I grew up listening to prog on records and AM pop on the radio.  Johnbee58
Glad you were able to get together with some real instruments, although there's nothing wrong with all MIDI recordings (it all I can do myself).
Your recording is great. Very catchy tune. Very well mixed and balanced. Had my foot tapping. It was well worth the time it took you to produce it.
Thanks, John! It's nice to have real instruments for certain things, for sure. But I can't imagine not having MIDI. I'm glad to know it had your foot tapping! jmasno5
Great job Steve! I was waiting for the flute solo. Close enough! If I recorded this song the only thing I would have done different is get dressed up in full '70 Prog Rock garb while recording the tracks.
I think you totally captured the sound/vibe.
Thanks, John! Flute solo, huh... I can actually picture that. In regards to differences in recording "technique", do you mean something like this? 
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/12 20:05:35
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Love it! The opening reminds of Kansas, 'He Knew', and then carries into its own identity. The guitar is a little like Steve Howe, some of the instrumental key breaks are like Genesis, but overall it is its own sound.
Great job!
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/13 17:05:22
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This took me back to those heady days of sitting crossed pawed on some head's bedroom floor, with a gentle blue fog hanging about 18" to 2' off the floor. Excellent stuff Steve I can hear all those 70's influences Yes, Genesis, sweet thanks for sharing and
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/13 19:58:12
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I sat, bobbing my head during this whole song Great song! Loved the breaks Nice and balanced mix. All the best.
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/14 02:17:18
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Hey Steve, although this song isn't among my favorites of your songs (and I'm such a fan of your work), I think that the performances, arrangement, mix and such on this are superb -- super creative and a blast to hear!... Allan=-=-=
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/14 16:00:44
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18 years, huh? Doesn't even come close to my record, Steve  . Seriously though, this was great... very true to form. Loved the guitar and keyboard riffs. Great production work too.
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/14 18:51:23
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Thanks, John! Flute solo, huh... I can actually picture that. In regards to differences in recording "technique", do you mean something like this?
LOL The funny thing about this pic is that I owned a fan back wicker chair and only sold it on Craig's List a few years ago. Hard to believe but I got a 100 bucks for it! One of those things left behind in the house by the previous owner. Had I known Wakeman sat in one I would have kept it with my prog rock collection.
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/14 19:06:50
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Melodies and performances, great work
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/14 21:19:23
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cwestmont
Love it! The opening reminds of Kansas, 'He Knew', and then carries into its own identity. The guitar is a little like Steve Howe, some of the instrumental key breaks are like Genesis, but overall it is its own sound.
Great job!
Thanks, cwestmont! Yeah, you pretty much nailed the influences/inspiration for those sections. I appreciate that you feel it still has its own sound though, since those influences are/were strong.
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/15 01:53:23
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Hey SteveC,
Wow! I love this ... so involved and yet so uncluttered-sounding. At times, it sounded like Celtic progressive, if that's a genre (and if it's not, it should be!). It's so well recorded, great drums, great lead voice, guitar solo, keys, harmonies, lyrics, giant bells of some kind just in the juiciest spots ... so much to enjoy and admire. The rhythmic juxtapositions were maybe my favourite feature. And whoo, that ending was just the ticket!
So, in summary, I liked it (did you guess that?) and was very happy to push on the little heart icon :)
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/15 12:24:03
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cwestmont
Love it! The opening reminds of Kansas, 'He Knew', and then carries into its own identity. The guitar is a little like Steve Howe, some of the instrumental key breaks are like Genesis, but overall it is its own sound.
Great job!
Thanks, cwestmont! Yeah, you pretty much nailed the influences/inspiration for those sections. I appreciate that you feel it still has its own sound though, since those influences are/were strong.
Everything said above, with a little Tull thrown in for good measure. I think this is a really cool track Steve! Love the time changes, and the entire vibe. Great job on this! Regards, Dan
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/15 12:39:21
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Cool song! Well put together and everything sounds great together.
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/15 18:05:22
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Wookiee
This took me back to those heady days of sitting crossed pawed on some head's bedroom floor, with a gentle blue fog hanging about 18" to 2' off the floor.
Excellent stuff Steve I can hear all those 70's influences Yes, Genesis, sweet thanks for sharing and
Thanks, Wooks! I'm glad those influences are coming through strong. Although, I have no idea what you mean by those heady days with a gentle blue fog hanging over the ground. Or do I... Zargg
I sat, bobbing my head during this whole song Great song!
Loved the breaks
Nice and balanced mix.
All the best.
Thanks, Ken! While head bobbing wasn't necessarily a focus with this one, it makes me happy to know that it went there anyway. ABull
Hey Steve, although this song isn't among my favorites of your songs (and I'm such a fan of your work), I think that the performances, arrangement, mix and such on this are superb -- super creative and a blast to hear!...
Thanks, Allan! Yeah, this isn't necessarily as "technical" as some of my other prog-influenced tunes, but regardless I'm glad to know that the end result is still in the same creative ballpark.
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/16 02:58:28
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18 years, huh? Doesn't even come close to my record, Steve . Seriously though, this was great... very true to form. Loved the guitar and keyboard riffs. Great production work too.
Thanks, Phil! Appreciate that. This isn't the only older tune I have in the backlog, but I trust that "not even close" means just a little longer. jmasno5
LOL The funny thing about this pic is that I owned a fan back wicker chair and only sold it on Craig's List a few years ago. Hard to believe but I got a 100 bucks for it! One of those things left behind in the house by the previous owner. Had I known Wakeman sat in one I would have kept it with my prog rock collection.
Yeah, I remember those... Just more flashbacks.
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/16 21:02:35
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This I like! Wonderful it must be to finally get this old idea together. This is very well done. It is easy to go crazy with the beat and harmonies just because you are thinking prog, but you get it together very nice. I was waiting for some speedy Collins 7/8 drumgroove in the end... Love the tubular bells!
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/17 21:32:03
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kakku
Melodies and performances, great work
Thanks, Antti! I am glad you liked it. The melody was an important part for me. skinnybones lampshade
Hey SteveC,
Wow! I love this ... so involved and yet so uncluttered-sounding. At times, it sounded like Celtic progressive, if that's a genre (and if it's not, it should be!). It's so well recorded, great drums, great lead voice, guitar solo, keys, harmonies, lyrics, giant bells of some kind just in the juiciest spots ... so much to enjoy and admire. The rhythmic juxtapositions were maybe my favourite feature. And whoo, that ending was just the ticket!
So, in summary, I liked it (did you guess that?) and was very happy to push on the little heart icon :)
Thanks, Laura!! Huh, Celtic progressive.... I like it. And thanks for noticing, well, pretty much every little detail! Including the rhythmic aspects and the big juicy bells (did I write that out loud?). dcumpian
Everything said above, with a little Tull thrown in for good measure. I think this is a really cool track Steve! Love the time changes, and the entire vibe. Great job on this!
Thanks, Dan! Ah... I hadn't really thought of it, but maybe the Celtic thing Laura refers to is that bit of JT. I think I'm quite OK with that. stevesweat
Cool song! Well put together and everything sounds great together.
Thanks, Steve! I appreciate the listen!
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/18 20:32:01
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Great track you really captured that prog rock feel (I'm a huge Genesis and Hackett fan). All you're missing is a few mythical creatures oh and the track needs to be about 20 minutes longer. 😂 All joking aside though, teriffic work, I loved it. Andy
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/19 12:42:50
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Well done Steve. My initial reaction was also that it has a very Kansas flavor to the song. Was the guitar solo rap or midi? Pretty convincing if midi. Unfortunately I can only listen on ear buds right now, but it's coming across really well on them.
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/19 18:16:29
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Steve, you never fail to surprise me. Being from Kansas City, I certainly hear the Kansas influence in this song, yet it has its own flavor, as well. As usual, your skills shine in every facet! This song gets shorter every time I listen to it, meaning that I really enjoy it. Keep up the good work.
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/19 21:06:51
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Boy, this took me way back to when my wife and I lived in Toronto and listened to all the "hippie music" (as my dad called it) on CHUM radio. You really captured the sound and spirit of prog-rock of that era. The melody is great as is your production and performance on this number. Very nicely done!!!
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/20 14:55:31
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Leizer
This I like! Wonderful it must be to finally get this old idea together. This is very well done. It is easy to go crazy with the beat and harmonies just because you are thinking prog, but you get it together very nice. I was waiting for some speedy Collins 7/8 drumgroove in the end... Love the tubular bells!
Thanks, Lasse! Yes... yes it was. It can certainly be a bit more difficult to restrain prog than not, so thanks for that. Except for the bells, of course.
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/22 03:08:03
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wow...brings back some ELP for me...so fun....love it. Great job all the way round!
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/23 16:23:57
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This is excellent - I am reminded of Big Big Train in places, probably a case of not being infulenced by them by you having the same influnces as them
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/23 20:13:21
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Great track you really captured that prog rock feel (I'm a huge Genesis and Hackett fan). All you're missing is a few mythical creatures oh and the track needs to be about 20 minutes longer. 😂 All joking aside though, teriffic work, I loved it. Andy
Thanks, Andy! Genesis was definitely a strong influence on this one. Although, while I kept looking and looking, I just couldn't find that little Squonk. michaelhanson
Well done Steve. My initial reaction was also that it has a very Kansas flavor to the song. Was the guitar solo rap or midi? Pretty convincing if midi. Unfortunately I can only listen on ear buds right now, but it's coming across really well on them.
Thanks, Michael! As a Kansas fan since the late-70's they're just ingrained in my head... The guitar solo is "real" - a Strat direct in, and I think I used either GR5 or TH3 on this one. Lynn
Steve, you never fail to surprise me. Being from Kansas City, I certainly hear the Kansas influence in this song, yet it has its own flavor, as well. As usual, your skills shine in every facet! This song gets shorter every time I listen to it, meaning that I really enjoy it. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, Lynn! Yeah, I love me some Kansas - in my late teens/early twenties I wanted to be Kerry. I appreciate the shrinking aspect too.
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/23 20:22:28
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Thanks, Andy! Genesis was definitely a strong influence on this one. Although, while I kept looking and looking, I just couldn't find that little Squonk.
Obviously not - it had long since dissolved into a pool of bubbles and tears. ;-)
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Re: New prog - Pages (The Story Told)
2017/05/24 01:53:10
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Great job Steve! Really enjoyed that listen. Everything was done so well. I could crank this one up loud and it was very well balanced in my room. Longed for more bottom but that is common where I sit.
Rimshot Sonar Platinum 64 (Lifer), Studio One V3.5, Notion 6, Steinberg UR44, Zoom R24, Purrrfect Audio Pro Studio DAW (Case: Silent Mid Tower, Power Supply: 600w quiet, Haswell CPU: i7 4790k @ 4.4GHz (8 threads), RAM: 16GB DDR3/1600 , OS drive: 1TB HD, Audio drive: 1TB HD), Windows 10 x64 Anniversary, Equator D5 monitors, Faderport, FP8, Akai MPK261
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