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Hi Bjorn, I think overall this piece is mesmerizing but I do feel it's unfinished. I think using the same drum pattern all the way through is a great idea but it should change, just a little to keep the listener engaged with the vox, the flute is also used a little too much and I feel it could be made more interesting if you altered the melody a tad. I have most of NIs samples and there is a way of putting more 'feel' into the overall sample ( not sure if your keyboard has after touch as this could assist in this respect) As you are aware I listen to your work, and have done with pleasure over the years and along with others on this site I always enjoy your tandem videos. I really liked this bit of work and as you know I'm no expert advising on instrumentals so if you don't wanna revisit this you won't break my heart ? Stay well my friend Steve

Thankyou for the feedback John, I am glad you liked it. Steve

Thanks mate ..for the record it's all BBC samples other than the NI NOIRE piano sample. I think the mixing is off a bit but I'll play with it some more .... maybe? Stay well Steve

Thanks David ...I might not do another one but I really appreciate you listening ? ATB Steve

Thanks Nigel ? ATB Steve

Thanks mate, it's really a question of me getting older now and the fact that due to Covid it has been very quite in my toy room .. no work at all. As said I recently purchased a Komplete S88 to replace my Nectar 88 and it comes with a load of new sounds/samples ( I worry I may die before I get through them all ! LOL). There are so many really great instrumentals, yours among them, and although I am a words guy I thought I'd have a bash. I really like David Sprouse's stuff too as it invokes my creative edge. Your comments are always well received my friend so look after yourself ? Best regards Steve ( BTW It was a piccolo sampled from Spitfire's BBC Orchestra, which I believe has a free version if your interested ..see ya ?)

Cheers Wooks, been looking at Guy Michelmore on the tube. This ain't my strong point so as a newbie my thanks to you for the I/P Stay well Steve

Excellent ..in every way you smashed it mate!!? Getting gushy again sorry Stay Well Steve

Thought I'd have a go with my first instrumental ... I wondered if it's any good so don't spare my feelings ....

Thanks for the FB. I have been using Spitfire software for a bit lately. not the new Abby Road one yet as I've just added a Komplete S88 to the playroom and it is a bit on the I'm gonna leave you if you buy another thing ! from the boss LOL. However I've always thought your stuff is what I might aspire too, so it was interesting to see what your using ... All the best and stay well . Best regards Steve

This so you, really enjoy your posts David. Do you use any Spitfire samples in your renditions or are they 'organic' so to speak ? Keep well Steve

I loved it the first time and as the Wooks said sometime you have to move past the tech and just enjoy the work ... great vocal and keys. Great re-post thanks M8. Stay well Steve

Very nice, soft and from the heart .. thanks Bjorn for the post and sharing .. ATB and stay well Steve

Beautiful ... just beautiful ... any chance of acoustic guitar or harp to enhance the vibe .. (I'm listening to it again now as I write .. getting sleepy .. sleepy . .. .... .) Steve

Thanks Lynn and I always appreciate your input and time .. My thinking is to ditch this and start over .. truth is all these comments are, in fact, what I would have observed had it been someone else's work and as said it was a new way of recording with some new stuff ... we'll see ? Stay well mate (and I loved the collab you did Freddie) ALB Steve

As usual Tom you have picked out the hardest things to change LOL. As said I will re-work the song with you observations very much at the forefront. I tried a different method in the recording and mix, in that the main song was recorded and mixed separately from the vox ( recorded in a different session). It seemed to give a lot more CPU space when recording the vocal bits with FX, and that bit worked but I think I got a bit cocky and in the first take and used 'air' far too much! This 2nd attempt seemed better but I needed a little help with the song in general ...and now with your comprehensive comments I have it. I always enjoy your input here on this site and I thank you for taking so much time with this work ? Stay well Steve

Thanks for listening and I think it's back to the old drawing board, you comment is much appreciated and I will work on it!

Sounds good but not great ... then again on the 2nd listen I felt something's missing to bring it through . not sure if Bapu has a point but give a different drum score to it and see if it changes the vibe .. perhaps move on with the tune ... Bit more salt and pepper maybe ... I did like it though ? SupaReels

Thankyou for the comment and time ATB Steve

Thankyou for your comments, all of which, I feel, has improved my song ... it's here if you wanna see if it's any better. I have left the original track for the time being. https://soundcloud.com/user-936763372-896820317/liasons-in-the-dark-pt1-remix

Yep your right ... it's the new sound module I'm getting to grips with. Many thanks for listening ? Steve

GOT IT! LOVE IT ... ?? BUT REMIX ... NOW ?

Love the song writing and indeed the mix .. in that if I heard it on the radio I wouldn't think twice about the song ??at all ! SupaReels

Mixed feeling about the lyrics now I'm 70 ! ... I remember listening to the VU in a flat in Kennington S. London along with King Crimson and the Stones in the day .. brought it all back ..Never slept for days .... good work guys ! Dare I say, you did it proud !!? ......God they were good times ATB SupaReels

Cor blimey .. It's the Shadows ... it is! ...... great stuff! note perfect ... love the chord progression .. it is sixties !! ALB SupaReels