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5th Oct 2016 02:04 - 8 years ago
Description : Influenced by the television series 'Narcos' and the insidious role drugs play in society.

Planetjazzbass /Arrangement, Instrumentation, Production.

Comments (17)

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promenade2239
promenade2239 12th Feb 2017 20:44 - 8 years ago
Hi Dave! I really enjoyed listenig to this one. Super marching bassline, a little bit of guitar lines are great as well. Sometimes linear, melodic; sometimes somehow comping in a jazzier convention. Very hard and clean-out drumming.

Section from 2:39 sounds very much like a repetition of first section using different instruments only. Both sections are in the same mood, to me. Hard to explain - maybe I expected something more positive after hearing nature on the intro...

A really melancholic mood/mode of this song but so very nicely produced! Sounds very powerful. Very fine piano playing too!

Best to you, Alex
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 15th Feb 2017 - 8 years ago
Hey Alex thanks for the kind review mate!..originally I had this track slated for some spoken word and rap over the top of it but that connection fell through, I guess that's why it retains that funeral march type vibe...I'm working on some more quasi HipHop type material at the moment which promises to be a lot more optimistic in it's outlook. haha...I can see the scales on the piano but I lack the fluidity that ingrained practice provides, that's why you'll hear me using stabs a lot! lol...all the best Dave :)
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 1st Jan 2017 14:08 - 8 years ago
Very much enjoyed this song my friend! You bass is one fantastic sound to behold, a bit like I'm seeing it. I am not familiar with the TV series you mentioned, as I have not had cable in twenty years. I try to keep most of my viewing back about five years or more. Drugs are an odd subject, and it gets more muddled by the day. With the pharmaceutical and medical industries being one of the main guiding forces in the US, I honestly just assume that everyone I meet is on drugs. Then there is addiction, which is a word which seems to suggest "drugs" to most people. I try to see the addiction as separate, since many people can get addicted to almost anything... shopping, television, eating, exercising, pain, pleasure, and whatever you can think of. When it all comes down to it, addiction is a neurochemical reaction in an organ of the body, the brain. Most people who get off of drugs will quickly replace them with some other addiction. An addiction to anything can be disastrous, and it can also have the same effect on personality and behavior. Life as we know it would be completely alien if addiction did not exist, since it is common to all creatures on earth... I would wager that it is the largest driving factor in this industrialized, media driven life we know now. I've been watching a few episodes of "Hoarders" again, and I think this is a great example of what I'm talking about. It is pretty uncommon when drugs are even mentioned in the show, however these people are definitely addicts. I will be the first to admit that I love a good neurotransmitter cocktail, how I get it varies from day to day, and season to season... I suppose one could say that I am addicted to living. Sorry for rambling here... I guess I found very little to say about the song itself, because I know that you know it's AMAZING. There seems to be little argument about that, from reading the comments. A "signature" seems to come naturally in your work. Excellent song! Fave!
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 2nd Jan 2017 - 8 years ago
Hey Pat thanks for dropping by mate!...I think Dali said it best "I don't take drugs, I am the drug!"... I tend agree with your point of view though I think the term obsessive compulsive behaviour fits better in some instances more than addiction, you have an obsessive compulsive personality ..so do I, in fact it's imperative that anyone who wants to hone their skills adopt this behaviour, too many people confuse obsessive compulsive with obsessive compulsive disorder, as in people that become hoarders...jeez come to think of it you can never have enough guitars! lol, it's a pity that this condition manifests all too often with money....I used to take drugs occasionally back in the day (purely social interactions) but these days I'm addicted to life just like you..cheers mate Dave :)
flonut7
flonut7 10th Nov 2016 05:31 - 8 years ago
this is pretty epic bro pretty epic indeed. I have only seen a single episode of narcos but being a man of many interests, Mr Escrobar and the many delights of his native land have been of particular interest to me. I can feel the vibes man. really feel them. I dam near had to powder my nose after the first min and a half just to bring back those fond memories....i digress....

Strong arrangement and excellent instrumentation on this piece. Bass is dripping with swag and going fretless really allows a smooth flow of that low energy.
Cheers for a great track.
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 13th Nov 2016 - 8 years ago
Hey thanks for the listen man!...glad you could connect with this tune mate, it reaffirms my theory that if you can visualise and see a track's meaning when you making it there's way more chance that someone else will also feel the continuity...thanks for the great review Floman!...all the best Dave :)
FullCapicityMuzic
FullCapicityMuzic 13th Oct 2016 16:27 - 8 years ago
I always have to listen to your stuff more than once! I get lost in them. I've never seen Narcos, but this strikes me of something that could very well be heard on a television show. I don't know how to describe your work, but it makes me think of a relaxing Saturday, lounging around in the pjs, drinking coffee, reading a good book, not really worried about anything for the day. Always a pleasure to listen to your work Dave! :-)
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 14th Oct 2016 - 8 years ago
Hey Pat..thanks for listening and so glad you liked it!...I thought my music would probably only get played in correctional facilities or mental asylums! lol...when you mainly do instrumentals as I do it's gratifying to hear people actually enjoying it, maybe one day I'll be on high rotation at the local supermarket! haha...thank you again and hope all is well...cheers Dave :)
Danke
Danke 9th Oct 2016 18:43 - 8 years ago
Thanx for this track Dave!!!

I'm a teacher and social worker...we help children who use drugs or living in adversity...there are lot of work from the governments and the society in every country...imagine, I had a boy age 20 who stepped down from drugs...uhhhh...

Handshake and hats off, Danke,
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 14th Oct 2016 - 8 years ago
Hey Danke, thanks for the listen mate!..that's awesome that you teach and are a social worker much kudos!..musicians now are more against drugs than what they were in the old days! haha..it's a very serious problem as we both know, glad you enjoyed the track mate! cheers Dave :)
CONEYISLANDRECORDS
CONEYISLANDRECORDS 9th Oct 2016 08:41 - 8 years ago
Heya Dave! Been awhile. Nice bounce to the drums here man. Kinda has a hip hop grove going on. They finally converted you? Def sounds like some stuff id sample though. Kudos bud.
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 9th Oct 2016 - 8 years ago
Hey mate good to see you again buddy!...yeah the HipHop side is very much intentional as this was going to be the backing for an old school performer from here, but he dicked me around for months and months without any action so I pulled the plug on him, it happens sometimes but in the end I prefer it as an instrumental. Hope you are well man appreciate the listen! cheers Dave :)
BCVProductions
BCVProductions 8th Oct 2016 10:57 - 8 years ago
Great sounding bass on this track. Honestly clicked the track bc I just finished the first season of the series. :D
I play bass too, from one to another your bass playing is killer.
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 9th Oct 2016 - 8 years ago
Hey there fellow low rider, much thanks man! series two is just as good if not better so your bound to enjoy it, I'll be heading over to your profile to check your style shortly, thanks again man! cheers Dave :)
Nodog
Nodog 8th Oct 2016 08:58 - 8 years ago
Ahaaa now i have found you i will stay on the track like a musical bloodhound sniffing for jazz riffs blues runs and all good things guitarwise oh yes my droogish brother this glassy guitar which lived in the first half of the track made me go back and repeat the experience. Hail to the stratocaster and its brother the telecaster. :)
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 9th Oct 2016 - 8 years ago
As I type this I have my G&L USA Legacy sitting on my lap, I've always been a Leo Fender disciple, he was a true American genius and since he set up G&L his instruments have only improved (in very small increments as you can't reinvent the wheel) I've always loved that single coil sound unique to Strat and teles, I think G&L's are better build quality than the new Fender American Standards and rival their custom shop creations, though nothing could beat having a 64 Strat or 57 Tele (Imo) but hell, who could afford one of those!...thanks again mate, your comments are much appreciated! Dave :)
swindla007
swindla007 7th Oct 2016 23:43 - 8 years ago
good job as usual man. you never cease to amaze me when it comes to your creativity . keep that bar high my friend...
peace
Dj Swindla
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 9th Oct 2016 - 8 years ago
Hey thanks Swindla....taking the time to listen is very much appreciated and means a lot to me!!!..cheers buddy Dave :)
Burtsbluesboxes
Burtsbluesboxes 7th Oct 2016 07:10 - 8 years ago
Once you understand them building guitars is quite simple. I still need to build my cbg bass and violin though :p I love watching border wars, and stuff on you tube about the mexican drug cartels, very fitting tune. Never seen narcos but looking it up after this.
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 9th Oct 2016 - 8 years ago
Hey mate, you'll really dig Narcos then, mind you there's plenty of gratuitous violence however the production, acting and continuity are excellent. cheers mate Dave ps. How about a tea chest bass instead of a cbg bass?
Gipish
Gipish 7th Oct 2016 06:47 - 8 years ago
Really reminds me of Narcos haha
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 9th Oct 2016 - 8 years ago
Hey Gipish, thanks for the endorsement man I obviously succeeded! yah! cheers mate Dave :)
Nodog
Nodog 7th Oct 2016 05:58 - 8 years ago
Planetjazzbass " my acoustic electric fretless 5 which I built " i stand in awe it sounds amazing. nice keys :)
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 7th Oct 2016 - 8 years ago
Hey Nodog thanks heaps man!.. guitars actually aren't that hard to make once you've done a few, now a piano or saxophone there's some serious building smarts! haha..very much appreciate you taking the time to listen! cheers Dave :)
Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed 7th Oct 2016 05:06 - 8 years ago
Had my undivided attention from guitar note 1...thought I caught a wee touch of Spanish in the guitar but that bass walking along with everybody was just taking us on a trip...hard to avoid noticing the little embellishments that cast additional interest into the music...very cool work on the keys...it would fit perfectly in the "Thinking Persons Music" if there were such a genre....a treat for the musical mind and ears Dave...not a surprise when PJB is the artist....Bravo......Ed
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 7th Oct 2016 - 8 years ago
Hey Ed thanks buddy your comments on the piano playing made my day!..man I wish I had of taken it up seriously when I was a kid!!! I have been practising quite a bit of late and intend to utilise it more and more within my tracks, my old collab partner Zappo has disappeared unfortunately, he had a serious turn of bad health awhile back and repeated efforts on my part to contact him have failed, quite worrying but it makes me get off my arse keyboard wise I guess...thanks again mate! cheers Dave :)
crucethus
crucethus 7th Oct 2016 04:17 - 8 years ago
You know Dave, just an aside, I just did a Halloween tune, that has that New Orleans funeral kind of drone to it on a funk basis, and I had been listening to this tune (your tune) earlier in the day before I made that tune, so there is definitely an influence in sound strategy going on subconsciously and I did not realize that till you commented back. Music is awesome sometimes ehh?
Steve
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 7th Oct 2016 - 8 years ago
Jeez Steve talk about six degrees of separation, just before I made this track I was listening to some Dixieland (probably the only form of jazz that I'm not particularly endeared to but their my father's old records so I make a habit of listening to them) and I got the feel of a New Orleans funeral procession, must have been the tempo or all the bodies piling up in Narcos! lol... music certainly moves in mysterious ways brother...I'll be over to check out that Halloween track mate..cheers Dave
crucethus
crucethus 6th Oct 2016 01:14 - 8 years ago
I like this one. There is a lot of space to explore in this one. Always a fan of alternative percussion. Song just takes you along at it's own pace. At 2:37 is a tasteful piano string bridge, invoking the emotion of the wreckage in the lives of people around, near or using drugs. I feel the bass line represents the never ending progression of time and is the anchor of this tune.
great work as always.
Steve
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 7th Oct 2016 - 8 years ago
Hey Steve thanks man!..you totally got where I was going with this piece, the second half nearly developed into a quasi funeral march at one stage.lol I had thought about using some lyrical content with a hiphop artist but that fell through and on reflection I'm glad it did, it would work better as an audio accompaniment to some film footage I think, thanks again for your comments mate very much appreciated!..cheers Dave :)
Mahloo13
Mahloo13 6th Oct 2016 01:03 - 8 years ago
Great sound! I totally love the fx and foley in the intro. Afterwards it just gets better and better.

That kick drum is interesting, definitely goes well with the overall dark sound. I really like how open the guitar sounds and how well it works with the rest of the instrumentation. That bass is really deep, I love it's sound, there is something about that simple bass line that just drags you back into the song.

Very well done! I really like this song!
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 7th Oct 2016 - 8 years ago
Hey Mahloo thanks man! I got that sound from my electric acoustic 5 strung with black nylon tapewounds using a piezo under saddle, since this track I've added a magnet pickup to the bass as well to expand the tonal possibilities, glad you enjoyed the track mate, very much appreciated!..cheers Dave :)
Neomorpheus
Neomorpheus 6th Oct 2016 01:03 - 8 years ago
Wow, that's some tight mood music PJB, very film noir. The bass track is so f'n swanky, sounds like is it played on a fretless ? Such a killer production wise, you really schooled us with this one bro. I know we don't get to see stuff from you so frequent so this is really a treat. Big props and much thanks for the DL !
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 7th Oct 2016 - 8 years ago
Hey Neo thanks man!..yeah the bass is played on my acoustic electric fretless 5 which I built, black nylon tapewound strings give it a not quite but close upright sound, thanks for the support mate very much appreciated!..cheers Dave :)

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