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Back to the Basics

After my last couple of songs I thought that I should get back to the basics so here is a simple blues number.

BiaB style = Burdened Slow 12-8 MIDI Blues
Tempo = 60 BPM

I deleted the bass.
Piano - Keys of the 70's - Piano C5
Strings - UVI - B5 Organ
Drums - BlueJay Drums

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Bass - Squire P-Bass through Amplitube
Guitar - Xaviere P-90 guitar through Amplitube
Harmonica - via my keyboard controller - Kontakt - Chris Hiens Chromatic Harmonica


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Oh, yeah!! Basically excellent, Mario. I once played in a band I called Blues' Branches because EVERY song stems from the blues. That harmonica sounds really good coming from a controller. Chromatic not diatonic, like Toots Thieleman playing the blues. The guitar has so much feeling and taste.


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Really cool little tune Mario!
It sounds like it could be in the background of an old James Garner or Burt Reynolds movie (the moon-shiner cowboy bar scene genre).

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Nice performances.

For us blues is all about soul irrespective of the number and/or complexity of the chords. A simple progression is fine.

And this has soul in spades!

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Mario,

An outstanding blues tune... Awesome playing and mix.

The harmonica track is a real standout.

Excellent!

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Mario,
Nice laid back blues tune! Harmonica through your controller sounds very convincing. Nice bass too. Has a good live feel.
Thank you for sharing.
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Very tasty blues arrangement and playing Mario.
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Hi Mario,

Well, this is a bit different from your side, but very, very pleasing.
The harmonica really makes the melody!

Your own made bass is very good, but only because I am curious: why did you remove the bass from BiaB. couldn't you find a proper one?

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Cool groove to this Mario. Loved the harp. Guitar was excellet. Cool tone. Well done


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Hi Mario,

You can't go wrong with a good slow Blues - especially in 12/8.

I particularly like the Blues Harp which has a lovely haunting tone.

Well Done

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Nice one. Production is great. Everything is so clear. The harmonica is "well played". Great guitar work. Nice.


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Perfect for a long drive home to unwind from the day Mario! Love the slow laid back vibe! Very nice job on the instruments you played! You got me wanting to try a blues tune but I'm afraid Dave and Marty might be listening lol. Take care, Torrey




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Nice one !! easy relaxing and that harmonica !! that was good work on your controller ! Defo !!.

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Hi Mario, basics or not, this is a great blues tune. Very well played.

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Sounds great Mario!

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Thanx everyone for taking the time to listen and comment on this little ditty. I greatly appreciate all of the comments.

Hans, "Your own made bass is very good, but only because I am curious: why did you remove the bass from BiaB. couldn't you find a proper one?"

I just like to play my instruments. I know that I am nowhere as good as what BiaB can give me but I get more enjoyment in playing then in auditioning various BiaB parts. Sometimes I take what BiaB gives and other times I just want to play my instrument. This was one of those times.


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Nice blues tune, always wondered what that Chris Hein harmonica sounded like, so thanks!


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Good Blue tune, Mario.

Nice job on all the parts...

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Great to hear you with a guitar (and bass) in your hands again.


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Thanx guys for listening and commenting.


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