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Downward Spiral - Revisited


I re-mastered this song from about 6 years ago. It's a melancholic yet somewhat dark pop-rock guitar instrumental. I'm working on a couple of new songs, but I 've not had the time to polish them as Di's recovery from her heart-attack keeps my pretty busy. When they're ready to post, I'll do so.

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Key=Dm , Tempo 94, Length (m:s)=3:24

Style is _ALPRTNA.STY (Alberti - Pretty New Age Piano)


RealTracks in song: ~700:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 2461:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm NewAgeAlbertiPretty Ev 100
RealTracks in style: 2457:Strings, Rhythm CelticAir Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 2650:Guitar, Electric, Background DreamyPopBalladFillsBrent Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 2747:Synth, Rhythm AltHipHopHorn Ev16 085
RealDrums in Song: PopRock8ths^01-a:Closed Hat, Snare, b:Open Hat, Snare

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Nice one Alan,
Melancholic indeed.


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Originally Posted by rayc
Nice one Alan,
Melancholic indeed.


Thanks a bunch, Ray. It's always good to hear from you - and to hear you. Looking forward to your next post. Take care,

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Alan, fun to hear the way you squeeze such entertaining performances from BiaB. Love those changes. Know it's melancholy and and a "downward spiral" and all that, but I found the way melodic lines kept climbing out of the mix very uplifting. Unsettling but cool. Super mix/master, as always! Best to you and Di, Ron


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Originally Posted by DC Ron
Alan, fun to hear the way you squeeze such entertaining performances from BiaB. Love those changes. Know it's melancholy and and a "downward spiral" and all that, but I found the way melodic lines kept climbing out of the mix very uplifting. Unsettling but cool. Super mix/master, as always! Best to you and Di, Ron


Hi Ron,

Thanks so much for the great review and your personal insights. As always, looking forward to your next song.

Take care,

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Alan,

Great sound. Moody and full of feeling...

Awesome mix! Love that blend of tracks.

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Cool Fibonacci spiral in the pic. Yes, melancholic and dark. That's a good fit. Yet there is a dreamy felling to it. There is something --maybe the synth-- that seems to occasionally bring in unwanted (to me) interference with the flow. I first noticd it at 0:36ish. Since no one else mentioned it... But the synth otherwise adds so much. Love the mood and feel of this, Alan.


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Alan - lovely sounds, very nice mix all round and some tasty playing and passages!
Very well put together - to my ears you're very clever with your use of BiaB!!
Best wishes to you & Di,

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Pretty smooth, Alan, but there's definitely angst coming through. It's already been said but that photo (and name) suits to a T. I hope Di's recovery gets easier each passing day...in an upward spiral.

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I wouldn't call that melancholic or "almost tension-filled", but serene, dream and gorgeous! smile


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I love the guitar and I'm served!
That's cool.
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Very nice, Alan.
As always...
Excellent mix.
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Alan, this is as smooth as a smooth jazz song can get!
Super mix and RT choices.
One of the your best.


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You and that PG Music Wrecking Crew nailed the described vibe.

The tone and chops of the guitar RT is remarkable.
And that simple little intro is a great way to introduce the guitar.

The nice open mix with subtle dynamics really enhances the melancholic vibe.

Well done .. all around!

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