Johnbee58 Posted February 14, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPAK Posted February 15, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegaltieribrothers Posted February 15, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnbee58 Posted February 15, 2020 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted February 16, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted February 16, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnbee58 Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 @Douglas KirbyThanks so much, Doug! @DeeringAmpsWorking on the "radio mix" at this very moment. ?JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted February 16, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPAK Posted February 17, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl1968 Posted February 18, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnbee58 Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 @bjornpdx@SPAK@daryl1968 Thanks so much, guys! ?JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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