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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila"
2011/02/24 21:41:23
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Great stuff! Nice melodic licks throughout with some outside the box thrown in here & there for good measure. This is an instrumental I can listen to over & over. Nice job! Those melodic licks are almost like a vocal line played on the guitar.
Nice thick tone too!
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila"
2011/02/25 03:16:04
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Hey, Mark, It's great to hear that your recovering well from your surgery! This song is pure dynamite! Spectacular playing, tasty licks, and the tone of the PRS is outstanding. (I just bought a new PRS last Friday night, and I'm lovin' it!)  Excellent job on this song, have a good one! Bob
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila"
2011/02/25 07:25:41
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When I first got back into guitar plying three years ago, my buddy loaned me his $3k PRS for a few months. And ever since I returned it to him, I have been trying to get that sound with cheaper guitars. Not possible!
Terrific playing, Mark! I think what Warren is saying about the bass is it needs more bite on the bottom end. Instead of raising the volume, can you just boost the <120hz portion? That should do it.
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila"
2011/02/25 10:19:44
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Black_Haus
Great stuff! Nice melodic licks throughout with some outside the box thrown in here & there for good measure. This is an instrumental I can listen to over & over. Nice job! Those melodic licks are almost like a vocal line played on the guitar.
Nice thick tone too!
Thanks, as per the out of box stuff - I always seem to gravitate towards my go-to licks, so to prevent that and keep it fresh I always force myself to do something a bit different each time. Bob Oister
Hey, Mark,
It's great to hear that your recovering well from your surgery!
This song is pure dynamite! Spectacular playing, tasty licks, and the tone of the PRS is outstanding. (I just bought a new PRS last Friday night, and I'm lovin' it!)
Excellent job on this song, have a good one!
Bob Good to see you Bob. Thanks for the comments. Mine is a '91 CE-24 I picked up on e-bay. What PRS did you get?  jamesyoyo
When I first got back into guitar plying three years ago, my buddy loaned me his $3k PRS for a few months. And ever since I returned it to him, I have been trying to get that sound with cheaper guitars. Not possible!
Terrific playing, Mark! I think what Warren is saying about the bass is it needs more bite on the bottom end. Instead of raising the volume, can you just boost the <120hz portion? That should do it. James, thanks for listening. I'll try boosting there and see what happens. Appreciate the input.
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila" new mix 01
2011/02/25 11:15:49
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very nice... cool melody ...nice groove ...pretty guitar
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila"
2011/02/25 17:23:09
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Yeah that tone is a lot more "in your face" than your usual - I liked it!! Classic Wessels harmony leads - sounds great!!! Great arrangement and nice balanced mix! Playing wasn't too shabby either.  There are some cymbal issues where it seems like they end unnaturally (ie: around 1:31 - seems like it should ring out / sustain but it get choked?) That the only thing I didn't love.
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila" new mix 01
2011/02/25 18:37:45
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ebabes13
very nice... cool melody ...nice groove ...pretty guitar
Thanks ebabes13 dlogan
Yeah that tone is a lot more "in your face" than your usual - I liked it!! Classic Wessels harmony leads - sounds great!!! Great arrangement and nice balanced mix! Playing wasn't too shabby either.
There are some cymbal issues where it seems like they end unnaturally (ie: around 1:31 - seems like it should ring out / sustain but it get choked?) That the only thing I didn't love. Thanks Dave. I'll look into that cymbal situation you describe. I don't have much high frequency hearing left. I'm probably missing more than those cymbals.
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila" new mix 01
2011/02/26 10:43:41
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Hi Mark , great job on keeping this instrumental interesting till the end. That PRS sounds very smooth in the high end, really nice sustain. There are some serious chops on show here but nothing over the top, very tasteful. Very nice to listen to those harmonized leads on headphones.
Greetings, Rik
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila"
2011/02/26 16:56:10
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MARK ....this is EXCELLENT loved every second of it.
Whoa.... to you ...oh...earth and sea...
for the devil sends the beast with wrath.....
because he knows the time is short.....
let him who hath understanding.....
reckon the number of the beast.....
for it is a human number...
it`s number is.....
666 So if JESUS rose from the DEAD Does that mean he`s the ORIGINAL ZOMBIE?
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila"
2011/02/26 17:34:37
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Mark, you are just a great player - nothing else to say.
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila"
2011/02/26 18:29:51
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I like this mix more gooder for sure! Nice guitar and nice amp! I see that two heads are better than one.
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila"
2011/02/26 21:21:15
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Not much to add here.
Great intro, and even better guitar playing. Agreed that the tone on the guitars was awesome.
Mix wise, I don't think I could critisize. If I heard it on the radio it wouldn't surprise me at all.
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila"
2011/02/26 22:40:10
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wow! amazing guitar playing! mixwise I think everything is placed where it's supposed to be!
great expression with the guitar!
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila" new mix 01
2011/02/27 14:37:45
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Hi Mark , great job on keeping this instrumental interesting till the end. That PRS sounds very smooth in the high end, really nice sustain. There are some serious chops on show here but nothing over the top, very tasteful. Very nice to listen to those harmonized leads on headphones.
Greetings, Rik
Rik, thanks for the comments. alkie
MARK ....this is EXCELLENT loved every second of it. alkie, thanks for listening. I'm glad you like it. CLEAN
Mark, you are just a great player - nothing else to say. Very nice thing for you to say. Thanks. Scottytunes
I like this mix more gooder for sure! Nice guitar and nice amp! I see that two heads are better than one. Scott, thanks. I never use all my heads at one time  Kroneborge
Not much to add here.
Great intro, and even better guitar playing. Agreed that the tone on the guitars was awesome.
Mix wise, I don't think I could critisize. If I heard it on the radio it wouldn't surprise me at all.
Mathew, thanks for listening. I appreciate the comments. giankap
wow! amazing guitar playing! mixwise I think everything is placed where it's supposed to be!
great expression with the guitar!
Ioannis, I appreciate your comments.
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila" new mix 01
2011/02/27 14:47:37
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Not only is this a kick ass song! It's so well played too. Thanks for sharing this.
I agree on the cymbal. It's a little... er, too much? but I have to admit I didn't notice until I saw it mentioned. The songs is amazing and your playing is fantastic. I love it!
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila"
2011/02/27 20:30:18
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When I heard a synth in the intro, I looked to see if I had your song, but then the guitars kicked in. The way the song is constructed reminds me of Joe Satriani, and the manner in which your guitar melody could just as easily be a vocal melody. In something other than words you manage to tell a story. And you do it with some superlative, inventive guitar olaying. Great arrangement, great picking. Bass and drum tracks work well together, and it's a well balanced mix. It seems you've touched all the basses, hermano. Top notch work, Mark.
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila"
2011/02/27 20:54:44
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Mark, that PRS has a killer tone. Very nice tune, you've got some great chops! The leads were executed with such precision and the harmonies sing out well. Great job!
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila" new mix 02
2011/02/28 01:35:15
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The "parts" that the guitars and bass are doing sound nice. The "creamy" guitar tone and the melodic
type of bass playing is great. awesome Mark! (sounds like James's 120 HZ suggestion really inhanced
the bass).
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila" new mix 01
2011/02/28 18:24:20
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ProjectM
Not only is this a kick ass song! It's so well played too. Thanks for sharing this.
I agree on the cymbal. It's a little... er, too much? but I have to admit I didn't notice until I saw it mentioned. The songs is amazing and your playing is fantastic. I love it!
Thanks for the comments, very much appreciated. I can't really hear the cymbal issue. I'll go back and look at it again. mcourter
When I heard a synth in the intro, I looked to see if I had your song, but then the guitars kicked in. The way the song is constructed reminds me of Joe Satriani, and the manner in which your guitar melody could just as easily be a vocal melody. In something other than words you manage to tell a story. And you do it with some superlative, inventive guitar olaying. Great arrangement, great picking. Bass and drum tracks work well together, and it's a well balanced mix. It seems you've touched all the basses, hermano. Top notch work, Mark.
Hey Mark, great to see you again. I'm glad you like the song. Tap
Mark, that PRS has a killer tone. Very nice tune, you've got some great chops! The leads were executed with such precision and the harmonies sing out well. Great job!
Thanks for listening. I'm liking that PRS too!
jimmyman
The "parts" that the guitars and bass are doing sound nice. The "creamy" guitar tone and the melodic
type of bass playing is great. awesome Mark! (sounds like James's 120 HZ suggestion really inhanced
the bass).
Jimmy, great to see you. Yes, James's tip for the bass seemed to be the ticket. That's what is great about this forum.
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila" new mix 01
2011/02/28 19:14:38
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Really nice tune Mark! Great flow, harmonies and playing . I really enjoyed that.
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila"
2011/02/28 19:16:59
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Wonderful playing Mark reall great tones too...
I have only one mix crit... it's no big deal, but to me the HiHat sounds disconnected from the rest of the kit... I hear it panned too far left of the kick... sounds fine, but maybe not very natural...
Gret tune Mark...
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila"
2011/02/28 20:24:26
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Mark,
Well dang, that is some mighty fine guitar work there. Mighty fine indeed. I think overall it is the tightest song I've heard from you to date. Great sounding mix on my system. The playing, while definitely chocked full of your little signature stuff, is channeling a serious Satriani vibe. I really like the change you took at 3:00 ish and the cool rideout. All around a great tune, lots of great tones and a real groover. Nice work Mark. Glad to hear you back and sounding great. Have fun with that PRS!
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila" new mix 01
2011/03/01 11:13:06
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I/O
Really nice tune Mark! Great flow, harmonies and playing . I really enjoyed that.
Thanks I/O notnat
Wonderful playing Mark reall great tones too...
I have only one mix crit... it's no big deal, but to me the HiHat sounds disconnected from the rest of the kit... I hear it panned too far left of the kick... sounds fine, but maybe not very natural...
Gret tune Mark... Hi Frank. The drums are loops so I'm kinda stuck with the hh panning. CreatingNoise
Mark,
Well dang, that is some mighty fine guitar work there. Mighty fine indeed. I think overall it is the tightest song I've heard from you to date. Great sounding mix on my system. The playing, while definitely chocked full of your little signature stuff, is channeling a serious Satriani vibe. I really like the change you took at 3:00 ish and the cool rideout. All around a great tune, lots of great tones and a real groover. Nice work Mark. Glad to hear you back and sounding great. Have fun with that PRS!
Hi Tony. Good to see you. Thanks for the comments.
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila"
2011/03/01 11:23:48
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila"
2011/03/01 12:29:04
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Philip
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila"
2011/03/01 18:10:39
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Synths ... a intro sweet intro touch ... guitars are phenomenal in this classic rock ... its hard not to fall in love with all that guitar majesty singing together.
No negs on 1st listen.
This should hold its own for years to come, methinks.
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila"
2011/03/02 11:11:57
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Philip
Synths ... a intro sweet intro touch ... guitars are phenomenal in this classic rock ... its hard not to fall in love with all that guitar majesty singing together.
No negs on 1st listen.
This should hold its own for years to come, methinks.
Thank you Philip. I appreciate the listen.
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila"
2011/03/04 12:00:11
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Excellent Mark! That PRS sounds great!
Those runs on the outro sounded good.
I know we all have our 'styles', but I know that a new axe is always inspirational and just opens those creative doors.
Is that you on drums as well?
Good song!
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila"
2011/03/04 12:32:55
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Thanks Larry, good to see you again.
No, the drums are loops. I had to put off my drum lessons until the back surgery was over. I hope to get back on them soon.
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Re:Rock Guitar Instrumental - "Wings of Aquila"
2011/03/04 12:38:52
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