you had me at "7/4"
 
LOL
 
the mix has quite a few issues, 
bass guitar louder than everything else (love the tone tho),
no kick, rest of the drums are too light as well,
synth pads too loud,
 
but i'm digging the chord structures, and the choice of key sounds...
 
for this kind of arrangement, it seems like there should be improvised solos across the top of it...
if the key sounds were a bit edgier, it would almost remind me of some of the older bill bruford arrangements, say off of 'feels good to me'
 
 
 

Thanks to all for the comments! This tune came from around the year 2000 and was mixed by a much younger version of yours truly. 
 
 
Hey, Yoropal, I know I'm talking to a true musician when the audience perspective of drums is mentioned! It looks like the snare ended up in a weird place, and I'm putting out an A.P.B. for the kick drum. Prepare the milk cartons.
 
JamesG1213, yes I very much appreciate the L42 reference!  Even more, that someone besides myself has even heard of them. Many thanks for the guilty pleasure compliment!
 
I agree with Daryl1968, the cymbals get a bit fizzy, good call. I can wratchet that down some.
 
Kenny, I was out of my comfort zone on this one, shooting for a respectable prog jazz performances, kind of flashy, glad to know I got close! Thanks for the comments . . .
 
Dan, your ears and skills are obvious to anyone who is paying attention around here. Even better that you contribute and help the work of others on such a regular basis - thanks very much for the time and help. 
 
Hey Kevinwal, thanks for the kudos - I agree it's getting a little more difficult to judge the hf as one gets older. Thanks goodness for frequency graphs for the eyeballs. Good call on the kick drum, thanks for the comments.
 
Markno999, thanks for the thoughts, much obliged. As I wrote and recorded this 16 years ago, I probably didn't even know what the genre required! Still, ignorance of the genre is no excuse. I'll definitely consider a make-over, thanks again.
 
ABull, and Batsbrew,  glad you appreciated the effort. I do like the different types of sounds and when they come in, arrangement - wise, but agreed the mix could be a lot better and the drums in particular. I'll try another run at it, thanks for the suggestions.
 
 
you guys rock.
 
-Tom
 
 

Nice instrumental Tom.  Love the bass tone.  

Where's the kick?
 
Needs a full on beater kick.
 
Other than that cool track Tom.

I hear some Yes as well as early Level42. Great tasty bass playing! Its really refreshing with the 7/4. Good work and thanks for sharing!

Hi. Cool and interesting song. A bit weird for me to have the snare in my left ear (listening on HP). Would also like some more BD.
All the best.

Mix crits aside since already mentioned, I liked the tune!   Odd time sigs are frequently part of what I do so I can certainly appreciate the way you've arranged this one.    The bass was a standout for me, as were the many layers of keys weaving in and out.  
 

Interesting instrumental music ... Nice arrangement and orchestration.
pleasant ambience and sounds

Enough has been commented on the mix and what is not so good and what is nice.  I enjoyed the tune, lots of energy and fun, the mix can be sorted out, thanks for sharing.