Lazy River (Gary Brun Master)

[mark skinner]

Hello , here's an instrumental (for now) I'm finishing up. The guitar parts have been written for a Long time but I've never gotten around to finishing the song. I pecked around on a piano synth to get some of the melody going and may address vocals later if I think it's worth the effort.   Any suggestions would be helpful at this point.   Thanks for the listen ..    mark     -remix 1-

https://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=14961392

Edited March 20 by mark skinner
new master

[treesha]

Nice rhythms, I enjoy the complexity. Sounds very good, nice mix, good playing. It has soul so I think its worth more effort.

[KSband]

I like the piano melody but I think it should be brought forward and made the main focus when it's there, maybe simplify the other stuff when it's playing, it's a nice melody. The guitars get a bit chaotic sounding at times and give the feeling of being out of time. I think with some refinement it could be really nice. 

[equality]

Sound quality and musicianship is amazing. Everything is more than perfect except for the piano. Plze turn it up!

[T Boog]

Excellent Mark. I really enjoyed that. I do agree  sometimes it's a bit too busy(for my taste) but it still flows in a cool, funky way. 

Like KSband, I'd like to hear just a bit more give and take between instruments in some sections. But it's still a very cool track with some tasteful, funky playing on each instrument. Bravo 👏

 

 

 

[mark skinner]

@treesha , @KSband , @equality , @T Boog     Thank You for the listens and comments and suggestions.

 The link now reflects a remix trying to address the issues in your comments.  I've tried to settle the guitars down some with automation and a few cuts and fades. I also side chained them to the piano getting them out of the way a little more. I slightly boosted the piano and cleaned some notes up. Bass guitar was boosted and crash cymbol replaced. I also backed all the reverbs off.   I still feel as if it's missing "something" and is a little too contemporary .  I'll get away from it for a few days and see what hits me afterwards. Let me know what I missed . 

Thanks ..  mark

[T Boog]

Yeah, that sounds nice Mark 👍

[equality]

I think it sounds great now. I try to think of something similar. Don and Dave Grusin? No. I think you've got something unique here. It's like a chaotic but yet a very structured jam. How this can be? I don't know.🤔 You've got the answer. Very impressive! 👏

[Bajan Blue]

Hi Mark

This mix sounds really good to me - busy but good groove and of course some great playing

Cool

Nigel

 

[Paul Bush]

Yep lots in there loved the guitar tones,  sounded real fine , cheers p

[Wookiee]

Missed mIX 1

Mix 2 Nice.  

[mark skinner]

@T Boog, @equality , @Bajan Blue , @Paul Bush   Thanks guys for the listen and further comments. I Really appreciate it. @Wookiee , Thanks .. It sure is nice to have you back !

The link now reflects a new master by Gary Brun. To me it's Very solid and glued together nicely.   Thanks Gary ..

Moving on ..  I just finished building a lap steel.  All I have to do now is learn how to play it..  Thank You All ..     ms

 

[T Boog]

10 minutes ago, mark skinner said:

The link now reflects a new master by Gary Brun. To me it's Very solid and glued together nicely.

Cheers Mark. I just listened to it on my crappy phone spkr and it sounds great. It sounds fat & clear and ur right, it's all glued together well. I'm sure on good monitors it sounds awesome. Good work guys👍

[garybrun]

10 hours ago, mark skinner said:

 

Moving on ..  I just finished building a lap steel.  All I have to do now is learn how to play it..  Thank You All ..     ms

 

Yes... cant wait for that!!  🙂

[steve@baselines.com]

This is incredibly well done.  No surprise.  Very pleasant listen.

[freddy j]

Very nice song.  Excellent  arrangement and the playing is excellent.  I do get the feeling of floating on a river with the occasional smooth rapids.

I really enjoyed the listen.  Kudos!

[DeeringAmps]

Late to the party, 👍s 👏 here!

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