I thought of late '80's "Lights Out" jazz - it's pretty cool!
In listening, I first was diggin' the hard-panned alternating guiro (I think that's what it's called) - then it got more annoying, then I really wished it would leave. And then, it did. And then it came back. I was listening to it on headphones, so it might be better presented on speakers. Just a thought.
I really liked all of the other elements, and you have a lot of them! I'd vote for less guiro.
I hope it keeps snowin' 'cause you have a good tune here!
thanks for the share,
-Tom
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