KSband 307 Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) https://www.bandlab.com/studedude/isla-de-vieques-db928a8d?revId=6b268ccf-281b-ec11-981f-a04a5e798978 Just finished another one using my Yamaha classical and ZCG PJ bass. Edited September 21, 2021 by KurtS 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Sprouse 795 Posted September 21, 2021 Breezy jazz...what's not to love. The yamaha sounded a little more defined than last time but I was listening on headphones. No bongos?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wookiee 1,740 Posted September 21, 2021 Nice easy on the furry ears tune to relax to pre the torture I must endure around 14:15 Local time.👁️🗨️😎 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack c. 709 Posted September 21, 2021 down in brasil love it.great job.i adore this type of music one of me huge influences!!!!!!11jack c. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSband 307 Posted September 21, 2021 Thanks David, Wookie, jack! David, there are some conga/bongos on the bridge part. I tried to add some wav percussion to the song but when it synced to the tempo it sounded terrible. I'm open to any ideas of how to add good sounding Afro/Latin percussion to songs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSband 307 Posted September 21, 2021 Made some subtle changes to the mix. Slight EQ to guitars to brighten a bit. Slight decrease in reverbs. Changed to simpler drum fills and brought down the intro snare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bush 288 Posted September 21, 2021 Lovely guitar tones and just sublime very nice cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSband 307 Posted September 22, 2021 Thanks much Paul! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miguel Carzola 33 Posted September 22, 2021 Nice one Kurt!!! If you’re still taking suggestions about percussion, adding layered shakers throughout the whole song may help fill out the groove so you don’t have to look for congas and bongos. You could use an egg shaker and keep it dry, and layer it with a soft shaker with a long bright reverb and it would tie the mix together nicely. Another idea is to get the biggest floor tom sound you can find, add a long dark reverb to it (with a long predelay so it stays punchy) , and place it in the down beat (yes, the down beat) of every bar in the “A” parts of the song. It will change the dynamics of those parts without making it sound busy. Great job with this piece as is though 👍🏼 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry T. 234 Posted September 22, 2021 very nice....really enjoyed that....Jobim lives!!!! 👍👍🎸🎸 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSband 307 Posted September 22, 2021 Miguel, thanks for the suggestions. Larry, Jobim is my inspiration for sure, love his stuff. Also Russ Freeman of the Rippingtons did some beautiful work with his nylon string that makes me want to try to emulate. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freddy j 596 Posted September 23, 2021 Love the Brazilian sounds of this song. I too enjoy the sound of Jobim and you have done an excellent job on this joyful, breezy song. Excellent playing and the mix sounds great to me. Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSband 307 Posted September 24, 2021 Thanks Freddy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Joad 1,429 Posted September 24, 2021 Wonderful👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeringAmps 1,728 Posted September 24, 2021 Very smooth! Nice one... t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSband 307 Posted September 24, 2021 Thanks a lot guys! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark skinner 647 Posted September 27, 2021 Wonderful bass lines , and great tone on the guitar , you have a very nice "touch" for nylon . Very impressive .. mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSband 307 Posted September 27, 2021 Thanks for the kind words Mark! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSW 18 Posted September 29, 2021 Kurt, Wow. I dream of playing guitar like that. Tones, groove...you got it! Craig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bajan Blue 1,038 Posted September 29, 2021 Great smooth Jazzy track - really enjoyed this Nigel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
