Johnbee58 Posted February 14, 2020 Posted February 14, 2020 (edited) I had this up earlier in the week but asked admin to take it down because I thought I might've posted a few years back on the old forum, but looking back, I couldn't find it. Anyway, if I did, I apologize but this is a new mix and is much cleaner than I had it in 2016. I originally created this in 2010 as a shorter version in Samplitude Music Studio and in 2016 I expanded it in Cakewalk, kind of like in the old Disco days when they put out a 45 RPM "hit mix" but for the discotheques they released an extended remix. This would be the extended remix. I don't know if this could be considered a dance song, but the original drum beat is called "Baiao" which is a form of Calypso. I just know I fell in love with it and wrote the song around it. 7 minute version and new 5 minute "Radio Mix" below. You can listen to either (or both if you want to). Oh, and I can't forget. The wah-wha guitar work is by a friend-Mr. Marc Hailkas. Please enjoy "Yes You Are" EDIT-The shorter "Radio Mix" is now available for those who don't like long songs. It's down to 5:00 but gets to the point quicker without the filler percussion breaks. Short Radio Edit Version https://www.soundclick.com/music/songInfo.cfm?songID=13994145 Extended Disco Version here https://www.soundclick.com/music/songInfo.cfm?songID=13990940 ?John B Edited February 16, 2020 by Johnbee58 1
SPAK Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 I haven't heard this one before and I look forward to the abridged version Jon. I don't mind long bits of work as long as it goes somewhere otherwise I feel it becomes a tedious wait. Overall I really like the song and the way you interact with the backing ..so, good on you .. But for me just a little too long to love it ... Steve 1
thegaltieribrothers Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 Hi John, I see what you mean about the beat it is quite infectious. Great song, love the brass and overall rythmic feel to this track even if it is the 12" version ? Thanks for sharing. Good Job! regards paul 2
Johnbee58 Posted February 15, 2020 Author Posted February 15, 2020 (edited) @thegaltieribrothersThanks so much, Paul? @SPAKThank you. I guess I made a mistake putting this version up first. It's like putting the cart before the horse and I know many people here don't like long songs. Good news is I found the project folder for the short version this morning in my Cakewalk Projects folder. I was worried that I never would find it. I mislabled it 4 years ago. Now it's just a question of reprocessing WAVs from MIDIS and re sequencing and remixing. Hopefully in the next few days. I just hope that you and others will have a listen to it when it's done. I'm a bit worried that the people who do check this out may not want to revisit a shorter version of a song they've already heard. ?JB Edited February 15, 2020 by Johnbee58
Douglas Kirby Posted February 16, 2020 Posted February 16, 2020 It's a cool song and I liked that intro - very creative. I think this is the best song I've heard from you - I really enjoyed the listen. It's got a nice laid back quality to it and a cool groove. I thought the Garritan horns work well. No crits on the mix - sounds good to me and I liked the fade at the end. Nice job John - this is a good one. 1
DeeringAmps Posted February 16, 2020 Posted February 16, 2020 Great groove on this one John. I love the intro, this is the album cut, now finish the “radio mix”. Great drum track, very open and clean mix. Thumbs up man, maybe even “two snaps and a backfield in motion”! t 1
Johnbee58 Posted February 16, 2020 Author Posted February 16, 2020 @Douglas KirbyThanks so much, Doug! @DeeringAmpsWorking on the "radio mix" at this very moment. ?JB
bjornpdx Posted February 16, 2020 Posted February 16, 2020 John B I didn't mind the length at all. You need the time to bring in all the parts and make them fit in a musical manner. Great job on the arrangement as usual. One of your best I think. Thumbs up! 1
SPAK Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 Got to agree with Bjorn, tight mix and everything fits and for me I think the shorter version gets a thumbs up .. thanks for the post great work ? 1
daryl1968 Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) not heard this one before - John - really nice groove and lyrics (as usual). Nice brass arrangement but not so keen on the brass sound. Edited February 19, 2020 by daryl1968 1
Johnbee58 Posted February 18, 2020 Author Posted February 18, 2020 @bjornpdx@SPAK@daryl1968 Thanks so much, guys! ?JB
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