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  • "Nordic Blue" - New instrumental
2014/12/16 15:57:55
stevec
I haven't posted a new original in a while so I figured it was time...  plus, I really just can't hear the mix any more.  
 
Anyhow, this is a "light" progressive rock instrumental featuring lead synth throughout, with a number of time signature changes and a few key variations.  It's fairly dense but hopefully the mix is clear enough!
 
https://soundcloud.com/steve-cocchi/nordic-blue
 
2014/12/16 16:46:28
daryl1968
Nice one Steve - great playing, great mix. 
I can't imagine how long it took you to put it all together - not much cutting and pasting going on!!!
2014/12/16 21:48:50
stevec
Thanks, Daryl.   Yeah, it did take a while, particularly to get some of the timing down (or at least in the ballpark).  Despite a little C&P here and there.     
 
2014/12/17 12:38:00
Wookiee
OK so how much did Rick want to guest?
 
Nice track, mix sounds well here.
 
Thanks for sharing.
2014/12/17 13:24:41
mcourter
The lost track from Tarkus? That was a ton of fun. I might mix it a little brighter, but that's just a matter of taste. Well done
2014/12/17 14:22:55
stevec
@Wookie - thanks! I'm glad the mix is still coming through OK.   FWIW,Rick was working fairly cheap this time around, just had to buy him a beer. 
 
@Mark - Huh, I hadn't thought about ELP in this case, but you better believe I'll take it.        I thought the mix was a little too bright/brittle earlier on and actually toned it down a little.  Subjective, I know, but something for me to keep in mind.
 
2014/12/17 17:54:43
dcumpian
Very nice Steve! Great job on putting it together and having the theme flow through the whole song.
 
Regards,
Dan
2014/12/17 18:47:20
stevec
Thanks, Dan!  Adding the "reprise" theme towards the end was actually one of the later steps in the composition process, but I'm glad that worked out so it's not just a lot of notes.  
 
2014/12/17 23:37:02
kennywtelejazz
Steve , I think that was fantastic and I really enjoyed it 
What was your process on this , were you playing guitar and converting to midi ? 
bottom line = very cool playing and sounds .
 
Kenny
2014/12/18 04:08:28
Bob Oister
Hi, Steve,
 
This is absolutely fantastic!
 
Excellent composition and performances, and the mix is perfect for the genre. I love the quirky changes and transitions.  I'm with Mark, definitely reminds me of early ELP.
 
Great work, my friend, super stuff!
Bob
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