Blue Jazz..

[elwoodblues1969]

Wyatt,

I think the drum track is an improvement,but the periodic pauses in the bass drum & high hat,make the timing very odd....I think if you have a more continuous,disco-type percussion thing going,it would tie everything together and things would flow more smoothly.

I uploaded a sample track to give you an idea of what I have in mind,but if you feel that my idea might alter the style you were going for,then disregard my idea altogether...it's just my thoughts. .

I suppose with this idea,it would not be "blue jazz" any longer,but this is just what lept into my head,as it just seemed to fit better,is all.

Thom

[Wyatt]

Heya Thom,

..so I am thinking I will listen to this track of yours after I
finish writing this post, like it's going to take a while!! 

[yes..I actually do sit there and listen to drum tracks..a lot]

Haha..I got a kick out of your 20 second single kick..yes, I think I must use this!! 

So keep the kick going all the way through, eh?  I can get with that. 

Thanks for pitching in.



Wyatt

[elwoodblues1969]

Wyatt,

I'll be happy to do the drum track for you,but I did'nt realize you were going to actually make use of it,because it was only an idea I was originally offering.

That being said,I'll have to start it again from scratch,but first I need to know what the tempo of your song is first.

Thom

[Wyatt]

I'll be happy to do the drum track for you,but I did'nt realize you were going to actually make use of it,because it was only an idea I was originally offering.

Yeah I hear that..and it's cool of you to offer, Thom, but I can manage it.

Interesting idea to keep the kick going like that, and I use HH for kit drums..
..since I haven't taken the time yet to learn Reason's drum computer.

Right now I need to set this one aside for a spell and finish a few collabs, and I am
looking forward to finally finishing *ours*.   

I am also looking forward to doing another one with you whilst we are still young.

Always a pleasure,



Wyatt

[MarioD]

Wyatt, I really loved the guitar work.  Top notch for sure.

One of the things that set this song apart from many others is the drum part.  I kind of like the way it is now, no offense to Thom.  I had to think about what I was hearing and that made this a winner for me.

If you do decide to add a different drum/percussion section I would still keep this one.

[Wyatt]

Wyatt, I really loved the guitar work.  Top notch for sure.

One of the things that set this song apart from many others is the drum part.  I kind of like the way it is now, no offense to Thom.  I had to think about what I was hearing and that made this a winner for me.

If you do decide to add a different drum/percussion section I would still keep this one.

Thanks Mario..I appreciate your comments, and I am glad you like the drum track..I spend days on them. I am trying to find the balance between creatively making them interesting, and just keeping the beat going.

I have also developed another step to my production procedure. After a couple hundred listens to the mix, my ears are trained to hear the huge amount of stuff I tend to end up putting in there. So now my last stage is to cut, cut, and cut again..so that it is more approachable on the first listen.

Now all I have to do is escape from my yard work long enough to finish our song, and I will have it made. 



Wyatt

[Oren]

I'm still liking version 1 

The second version has it's own merit, but to me, sounds overly cerebral. Bring back the shark!

[Wyatt]

I'm still liking version 1 

Thanks for your comment.

I continue to try to do the impossible..to try to listen
at the end of the process as if I were hearing it for the first time.



Wyatt

[folderol]

He! When you find out how to do that, there are a few of us who would like to know...

[Wyatt]

He! When you find out how to do that, there are a few of us who would like to know...

..hehe..yeah..that would be kinda like discovering penicillin or something.   



Wyatt

[magmavander]

Hi Wyatt,

wow! This is very original and so creative.
I enjoyed a lot the listening.
The new drums are better but I agree with elwood that you can improve it.
Anyway, this is a superb piece of music 
It shares a special mood, this little "+" that makes the diference between entertainment and Art 

Thanks to share!!

mag

[Wyatt]

It shares a special mood, this little "+" that makes the diference between entertainment and Art 

Thanks Mag..I appreciate your comments!



Wyatt

[Wyatt]

Bring back the shark!

..yeah..I will get back to this as soon as the dust settles..

..my studio is looking like a grenade went off in here, and I
am still trying to finish up contest collabs.

My finger is out of the splint now, so it won't be too much longer.



Wyatt

[Wyatt]

Wyatt, I really loved the guitar work.  Top notch for sure.

One of the things that set this song apart from many others is the drum part.  I kind of like the way it is now, no offense to Thom.  I had to think about what I was hearing and that made this a winner for me.

Mario,

Thanks again for your comments.

After taking a break from this I went back to have a listen.

I like it real fine.



Wyatt

[Moon]

Let's make it simple and do this with a poll: everyone who is member can vote once on their favourite song, this will determine the winners.

It also would simplify the maths for Kara 

Moon