Johnbee58
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Salvage-Original Sonar X3
What I do with bad song ideas sometimes, but that's for a different thread. http://johnbowen.bandcamp.com/track/salvageCreated in Sonar X3 Studio. EZ Keys Piano (not using browser preset patterns. Playing is all me), EZ Drummer, Trilian Bass Module. Horns are Garritan JABB 3. Strings are NI Session Strings. John B.
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humanrock
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Re: Salvage-Original Sonar X3
2016/07/28 03:48:56
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I have listened to your song. Seems to be ok to me only one thing I missed: guitar. Somehow I would play a few notes in the background when chorus comes. But that's just me...
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dcumpian
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Re: Salvage-Original Sonar X3
2016/07/28 08:36:57
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This has a real late '60's feel, like Brasil '66 or the Fifth Dimension. I don't think it is a bad song at all. Sometimes you just have to work with whatever the muse sent you. Sometimes it's a test...lol...
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markno999
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Re: Salvage-Original Sonar X3
2016/07/28 12:09:40
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John,
Cool song. Reminds me of some early Todd Rundgren songs. I agree it could use some acoustic guitar, but, pretty well done as is..
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Re: Salvage-Original Sonar X3
2016/07/28 20:21:51
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Congrats, nice job! this is in my opinion the best I've heard of yours . . . mix is clear, arrangement is very solid, and the chord pattern fits the melody in a sophisticated way. Earth Wind and Fire would KILL this tune back in the day!
cheers,
-Tom
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Johnbee58
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Re: Salvage-Original Sonar X3
2016/07/28 21:21:55
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Thank you all for listening.  John B.
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daryl1968
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Re: Salvage-Original Sonar X3
2016/07/29 10:25:24
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I really like this John. The scary doll picture immediately put me in mind of the band The Cure.
I could hear this performed by them (call me crazy).
Very cool
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daryl1968
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Re: Salvage-Original Sonar X3
2016/07/29 10:26:55
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........ooh and the synth solo is perfect
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Re: Salvage-Original Sonar X3
2016/07/29 10:43:44
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Nice tune. I'm with Tom: I'd go with Earth, Wind & Fire.
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Johnbee58
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Re: Salvage-Original Sonar X3
2016/07/29 13:45:14
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daryl1968
The scary doll picture immediately put me in mind of the band The Cure.
 Before I posted the song I Googled "Salvage" for the pic and saw this broken doll pic and thought that would be a cool picture for the song. I wasn't thinking along the lines of The Cure or EWF, but I'm a fan, so I take that as a compliment. Thanks all! JB
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BobF
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Re: Salvage-Original Sonar X3
2016/07/29 14:59:19
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Hey, John. I really like it. I just made the connection from seeing this in the other forum. Small world
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Re: Salvage-Original Sonar X3
2016/07/29 15:07:58
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Sounds very Steely-Dan-ish to my ears. That's a great thing. A bit sparse but the ideas that are on this track are all really good. It's got that lazy rolling feel but the overlays are involved and interesting. I'd spend more time with this - I think you've got a good one here.
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Johnbee58
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Re: Salvage-Original Sonar X3
2016/07/29 16:56:08
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Thanks Manny & Bob!
@BobF-When I was opening the email I was thinking "That name sounds familiar. I wonder if it's the same BobF." Great to see you here too.
JB
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stevec
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Re: Salvage-Original Sonar X3
2016/08/01 14:43:23
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Nice... I'm also getting a bit of Todd Rundgren from this one. I like the melody over the chord changes, and the synth parts add a nice touch.
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