AndyB01

Sooo, after far too many years of messing around with multiple DAWs and VSTs, owning a MIDI controller that thinks it's a digital piano (but isn't) and becoming increasingly frustrated by my inability to turn musical ideas and ambition into reality (due to a lack of chops); I've decided it's time to unplug for a while and cut out the distractions. So I've sold my old Roland A-88 Mk 1 MIDI controller and some other gear, and at some point in the next few months I'll purchase a decent digital/ stage piano. My intention is to spend more time concentrating on becoming a better musician and less time being distracted by the tinsel and baubles of VSTs, or recording half-baked projects that never get completed. I will still be able to use the new piano for some MIDI work if I get the urge, but I'm really looking forward to the shift in focus. But in the short term I've got a gorgeous new grandson to spend some time with and a whole heap of home improvements to do, so music is going to take a back seat for a while. As a result of all this, you'll see me around on here less often. In the meantime, here's wishing all of you all the best in your personal and musical endeavours. Signing off for now. Andy

Nice work - great groove - very enjoyable listen. Andy

Wow - fabulous track - really enjoyed this. 👍 Great job. Andy

I was around 15 when punk first arrived in the UK. I thought it was universally crap (but I was into prog so I would say that), and I also thought those who covered themselves in safety pins and zips - with their pink mohicans - were eejits (surprising quite how much of a narrow-minded, opinionated little sh!t you can be at the tender age of 15). 😂 However the mainstream music scene was pretty stagnant and something like punk was desperately needed as a disruptive element. Ultimately punk evolved of course, as all genres do, and gave rise to some really good musicians and bands. I doubt a lot of the great music that has been recorded since 1977 would have been made without it. We have much to thank it for. Andy

Great vibe - nice work on the nylon acoustic (and on the flute). Andy

Pretty good comeback after six years - you did a good job on this. Terrific guitar solo. Enjoyed the listen. Andy

Great job - compliments to the band and the music/ video production folks - brilliant work. Loved it Andy

No crits from me Keith - what a great tribute. Thanks for sharing. Andy

New version sounds great, I'm with @Jesse Screed on the sync between the drums and the rest of the track - it is out by a hair here and there but - don't stress it - not enough to detract from what is already a great song. Vocal is just a killer - brilliant. Andy

My sincere condolences on your losses @Wookiee - this is a lovely melancholy piece. You've been through a lot, I hope you are starting to heal, both physically and emotionally. It will be a long road, I hope that music can help play a part. Andy

Yep could've been a wire - who knows - I'm still pinching myself, trying to get used to two whole days without a single shutdown - unbelievable. Shame my home studio is out of action at the moment (we're doing some decorating and room re-configuration) so everything is in boxes or cases and disconnected. I actually have my old MIDI controller on eBay at present, as I'd like to upgrade to a stage piano but it seems there's not much of a market for an 88-key, hammer-action midi controller unfortunately. Still, I'm in no rush... Andy

It's all been said above - this sounds great to me - cello really adds to an already great track. Andy

Lovely guitar and vocal - great storyline too. Agree on the drums - have you had a listen to it without them? Just a thought... 🤔 Enjoyed it. Andy

Very smooth sax - definitely hits that '70s funk vibe. Nice job. Andy

The vocal tone on this is sweet - and the vocal performance is understated, yet perfect. The piano, guitar and percussion are beautifully balanced. This is is really very good - well done. Minor crit - I too would have welcomed a longer fade. Andy