jbraner
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SONG: Roundabout
Hi, I've got a new one here: http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=13389264This one is a ballad, and it contains some of the usual suspects: Made with SONAR Platinum - of course Trilian Acoustic Bass A little bit of Superior Drums Some real guitars and a few Omnisphere noises...
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/02 12:48:30
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Hey John, I like this a lot, especially the floaty rhythm guitars and bass. Kind of in the John Martyn vein that I love.
Nice work!
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jbraner
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/02 12:57:03
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Thanks a lot for listening - and for the quick reply.
I was a little worried - as I don't really do too many ballads ;-)
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/02 13:10:55
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I quite enjoyed that nice chilling track, thanks for sharing.
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/02 13:32:47
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Thanks a lot for listening Wookiee - I'm glad it's going down well so far
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/02 13:50:32
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Very nice and pleasing tones/playing John. You did well on this ballad. That Trillian acoustic bass really drives the song well and is very realistic.......I like it a lot. (looks to be another piece of gear on my continuous list to get....lol)
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/02 14:33:38
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I love it. Great guitar tone, makes me want to write instrumentals.
Reminds me a lot of a couple of tunes by Greg Koch. Good job
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/03 04:26:08
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Thanks a lot for listening Mesh and mcourter.
Mesh - I call it the "delicious" Trilian acoustic bass - definitely put it on your list!!
mcourter -I've never heard of Greg Koch, I'll have to look him up.
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/03 09:11:15
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Very nice John! Flows very well, and your guitar work is well done. Like the synth touches you have here and there as well.
Trillian is on my wishlist as well...been there for quite some time, lol. Wish they'd have a big sale.
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jbraner
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/03 12:53:50
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Thanks a lot for listening Dan!
I don't think I've ever seen Trilian on sale :-(
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/03 13:07:54
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Very nice (I had to get over the "Yes" expectations)! Absolutely worth a pint of 85 schilling ale!
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/03 13:15:32
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Thanks for listening TheMaartian!
Maybe I should rename it - put an "s" at the end or something ;-)
I never heard of 85/- beer ;-)
70/- yes, 80/- yes, 90/- ages ago ;-)
Actually, we don't really get much of any "shilling" beer nowadays - it's all "pale ale", "blonde", "red ale" etc.
It still tastes as good though ;-)
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/03 13:18:28
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I thought I remembered 65, 75 and 85 shilling ale. Of course, it could have been 70, 80 and 90. It was a night to remember. Or forget. Can't remember which. A Six Nations rugby match between Ireland and Scotland in Edinburgh. Ireland won 41-6. Much high shilling ale that night! I probably conflated the English 4.5, 5.5, and 6.5 ABV ratings with the Scottish shilling ratings. Specific gravity? Heck, just draw me a pint!
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/03 15:06:05
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Hey, that sounds like a good night!
I'm in Edinburgh - it's always fun when the rugby is on. Why sit in the rain/snow/sleet, and pay a fortune, when you can go to a pub, and watch it on a big TV? ;-)
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/03 15:06:05
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Double post (thanks to ipad and sluggish Internet connection)
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/03 15:45:03
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I'm just going to echo everyone else - great mix of a really cool track!
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/03 15:55:01
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/03 17:01:29
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jbraner
Hey, that sounds like a good night!
I'm in Edinburgh - it's always fun when the rugby is on. Why sit in the rain/snow/sleet, and pay a fortune, when you can go to a pub, and watch it on a big TV? ;-)
One reason I can think of... The fans hanging about. That's some fun people-watching right there. 
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/03 17:12:50
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/03 20:39:37
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I really enjoyed that, John. I'm a sucker for a good bass. Great guitar work and really soothing, cool tune. Way to go! :)
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/03 21:19:42
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-John, that's really nice. I love your guitar playing - kind of quirky - but very interesting. And I do love the little sounds you put here and there - keeps it interesting.
Love it.
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/03 21:23:47
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good work...very much enjoyed...
Thanks for the share!
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/04 04:42:15
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Thanks a lot for listening - skinny, markus and pogue!
I was a little worried about trying a slow one - but it's nice to hear that it's going down well ;-)
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/04 08:07:36
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/04 08:20:43
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Yeah sorry - this one's a little different ;-)
Thanks for listening though ;-)
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/04 08:30:33
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That was really good. Lots of interesting little bits and pieces throughout that keeps it interesting. I don't think I have heard a better sample of a bass before. I will have to find out more about Trillian.
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/04 13:28:59
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Thanks for listening MCi - Trilian is really good ;-)
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/04 15:27:17
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lovely song and as others have said the bass is a great sound to underpin the track. i think the only thing I might have done was added a little more air/verb to the guitars. the change-up at 2'20 ish is brill.
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/04 17:16:58
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Thanks a lot for listening mgh - ironically, there are some pretty heavy guitars in there (like at the end of that bridge) - but they're mostly down nice and low ;-)
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Re: SONG: Roundabout
2016/06/06 14:40:38
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That be some really nice work... I thoroughly enjoyed it. The main melody sorta reminds me of something Satch might do. And the mix is very clean but still wide and punchy.
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