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 | Miller-Schletty said 159 days ago |
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just elegant.... I am competely digging this guitar of yours. Soft, mellow chord changes hit home for me. Really nice work, Mark. This makes me want to pull out my tenor sax and play. But that will have to wait, as I'm packing and going on vacation tomorrow AM. Again, your playing is gorgeous. I mean it. And just so the critics know... this ain't no sunshine. Kudos! Jack/Dadai |
 | magnatone said 159 days ago |
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Bossa what a minute - I could have sworn that I listend to his AN commented, just a few hours ago! I still love it! |
 | Elevator_Funk said 159 days ago |
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YES!!! My favorite MJ's guitarist playing my favorite style of music. Thanks for posting. I loved it! Was that all in one take? I can't play for more than 30 seconds before messing up. Very nice.... |
 | peacepiano said 159 days ago |
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Clear This is clearer. Very enjoyable session. Some light percussion would work well here. Thanks Bill |
 | VicDiesel said 159 days ago |
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Getz and Jobim all in one As usual a very smooth track. Very nice soloing. If I may make one remark: a bossa is a dance. Like most jazz musicians you go for the smooth feel, gliding over the beats. But that doesn't get people on the dance floor: for that you need to have a solid beat, something that grabs your feet and makes them move. As a dancer I can tell you that there are few jazz musicians who appreciate that point. So: great melodic track, a pleasure to listen to as always, I just wished you'd found a way to bring out the rhythm more. |
 | Jim Bouchard said 159 days ago |
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I don't hear a volume problem So I guess it is fixed. I love bossa rhythms, and though it isn't blatantly trumpeted in this song, it's there, and I get it. One of the things that I love about Getz's treatment of the bossa nova beat is the incredibly light touch, and I feel the little swaying pulse contained within this piece, and it baffles me how effortlessly you glide through it. Sigh...I can only wish I could get to this level! Something about the low end sounds sort of muffled, but it could be my speakers or the fan I've got going in my studio tonight. |
 | sloparts said 159 days ago |
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Some kinda Sweet playing Mark Has that Getz sound, but on the guitar instead of the sax. As always, your playing is flawless and sounds so good. I've always loved to listen to this kind of Jazz piece, and this is not an exception. Nice job my friend, Kudos to you. Ed |
 | jiguma said 159 days ago |
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Lovely playing Mark Your playing continues to amaze me - I find your recordings, despite having less noise, seem a little dull (from a production point of view) and while this might be the way this sort of music is normally recorded, I'm afraid it's just a little too mellow to me (again from a production point of view). I could never imagine being able to play this well, and like a lot of MJers, it's on my "3 wishes" list if ever a genie comes my way: "to play guitar as good as Mark S". Cheers, Neil |
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shakers and Cuica would go well, but it is a nice work by itself. still hear some clipping in the lows in a spot or two..... (unless it's my computer) . - Harold |
 | Komrade K said 159 days ago |
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Diaphanous You've a very light fine touch with this lovely delicate tune - a perfect accompaniment to watching the sun set over a calm sea on a warm August evening. KK |
 | Moviz said 159 days ago |
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lovely music to listen to as one whiles away the time in the evening or on a sunny beach. So relaxing and a lovely melody, with a great warmth in the sound, Regards M |
 | AcetyleneJukebox said 158 days ago |
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Nice tribute Lovely composition and beautiful chord voicings. well done. |
 | Ejh said 158 days ago |
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You know, Mark... Apropos of Neil's comment and all that...I do seem to recall that you ended up with a version of Cubase or something.... That might be a good alternative to Ableton, coupled with the GearBox stuff... DO you have Cubasis or one of the 'light' recording packages? If you do, you could splurge at Barnes & Noble on a Cubase manual or something, and just mess around... This is one of those tunes where I have to struggle mightily NOT to use the word 'mellow'... Still, among over- and poorly-used words, that's one that describes the tone you get from the Ibanez... I'm listening over headphones, and there's a very full, woody tone that sounds like a semi-hollow-body... As always, your subtle sense of swing lends this a nice pulse without taking it over the line into 'too much'...it sounds like you, and not like a guy trying to clone Sixties Brazilian records... Although in the future, if you can find a female MacJammer to collaborate on an Astrud-clone vocal, that might sound awesome... Needs some tapping, though... Ed |
 | HenriROGERsoloandbands said 158 days ago |
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Brazil You've find some very nice voicings . I like your sound . It's great to record one take , we can feel we hear and see you play , live . |
 | Vic Holman said 158 days ago |
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smooth Beyond the great fretwork.. the music itself is very smooth and a nice warm laid back fell as well. very tropical. I agree, I think some percussion could give it some cha cha cha. |
 | RazorsKiss said 158 days ago |
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what are you recording in? is it gb, or something else? on this one, i found the guitars lacked a little clarity for me. maybe some highs and mid-highs? not much. your playing is stellar, and i only want whats best for you. love your music, my brother... as always. great great great playing. just a tiny bit of prodution polish on this one to make it shine as well as the skills involved.. AD |
 | E-Frame Wrecker said 158 days ago |
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Great piece I love the Bossa Nova. At first I was struck by your choice of electric guitar to play this piece but reading through the comments I understand now. Very well performed, solid execution, very lyrical lead work, and some choice chord voicing thrown in as well. I think you could improve the tone without to much trouble. |
 | lengold said 157 days ago |
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Mark - always a delight to see a new post from you. A beautiful and polished performance. Cheers Len |
 | mowguy3 said 157 days ago |
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Bossa For Getz 2 If only I could play this well, then I would start thinking about how to get your fantastic tone. What can I say ? Blown away. Thanks and be well, Russ |
 | guitapick said 157 days ago |
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Sweet... ...I used to hang out with Mr. Getz's son, David...we went to school together...got to hear some rehearsals...he was so great... This is wonderful...great line separations...cool and breezy... |
 | 12parsecs said 156 days ago |
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fine playing i don't suppose you did this one to a click track, did you? i tried playing along to it on the drums, but kept getting lost. it's probably the bassy tone of the guitar and reverb. that said, i don't necessarily agree with everyone's points about the tone being too dull. i think this is very much how a jazzy tone should sound. maybe shave off *some* low frequencies in the mix and a little less reverb. (but it sounds like a quality reverb.) |
 | composerclark said 156 days ago |
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Charlie Byrd, Joe Pass, ... How'd I miss this? Sorry not to have caught it earlier, but I'm glad I heard it. Sounds great; it's incredibly laid-back! As Vic H. commented, this gives it a sense of being less rhythmically propelled than much boss nova music, but I don't hear it as a problem; it's just the way this particular piece works, and I like it. That said, I'm hoping someone takes you up on your request for a percussion track, 'cause I think it could sound very cool if done well. Nice job, as always! |
 | Karmatoburn said 155 days ago |
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like water to think of streams, continuity and peace. You're playing just wraps them all up. wonderfully fluid with the mellowist tone. |
 | damiengh said 154 days ago |
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Nice Captured that feeling nicely. Hey, I could lend you my cabasa (afuche). Or if I have time, add a track of it. You never seem to disappoint. Sure hope hand is on the mend, but from the looks of it, you don't give it much time to mend. Oh well, we benefit, but at what cost? We need you around for a long time, so please comfort us with some confirmation, that your giving some attention to your hand treatment. Again, your music is soothing and tasty. |
 | TEXASFEEL said 153 days ago |
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Excellent! You captured the genre so well. Very relaxing.. I feel there. Thanks for sharing. |
 | ziti said 152 days ago |
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good god this is soo great... i am just in awe of your playing. the recording sounds nice...a little distant, but i love that...like the amp is out in the cabanna....hehehe....god, this is just some world class playing right into the iPod thanks, man!!! deepest bows z |
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Bossa For Getz 2 A really beautiful melodic sound. I really enjoyed the listen. Thank you for sharing. Peace Dee. |
 | Lightman- said 151 days ago |
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Great A good played song... And good mixed, with the effects.... I really like this.... |
 | thoddi said 147 days ago |
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amazing I just have to pour some superlatives your way.. Professional, brilliant, magnificent, beautiful... I could go on:) I love it! |
 | timothy devine said 140 days ago |
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hi mark this is gorgeous !!! are u really Pat Metheny/ come on...??? (Bright Size Life-ish) what a great sound you have found! just a pleasure to hear awesome pro stuff peace tm |
 | LunaTrick said 70 days ago |
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Wow... This is exquisite ... expertly played with wonderful technique and precision. I could listen to this all day! |
Nicely done. Lovely melody and elegantly performed. The guitar sounds great, and the wonderful mood of the piece just takes you away. It kinda makes me feel like I should be floating on a river somewhere rather than sitting in front of a computer! Beautiful piece. A treat as always. Peace.