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SLAPJOHNSON

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Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass 29th Mar 2011 09:02 - 13 years ago

on The Mother of New Funk by SLAPJOHNSON
Hey mate...if the horns were any crisper you'd have to put them in a plastic bag and market them!(SaxoCrisps/salt&vinegar flavour lol)...man I love this groove,the chord structure is so thick..the way you stack the stabs is unreal and you swing it with that baritone on the bars...every time I hear that beast it just hits your mid section.......There's one thing that surprises me,how did you ever get out of America?..if the pundits in Detroit,Chicago or wherever the hell the heart of Funk resides over there had of heard this,they would have chained you to a recording studio's door or made you George Clinton's right hand man!......Fuuuuuuunky stuff Men!..cheers Dave
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown
Hi Dave, Horn crisps! I'm liking that idea... Maybe next year we could sell those to the people watching us at the Fringe lol...
I'm glad you're feeling the funkyness... The baritone is a great honk to add to a track, that rich bottom end always helps to beef up the sectionals. I think the bass needs to be up in the mix and a few have said which confirms it. I think a little more mix tweaks here and there are on the cards, but nothing heavy. George Clinton is one of the most groovy dudes on the planet, working for him would be an awesome dream come true..

Cheers, Slap...
Vicen
Vicen 29th Mar 2011 04:55 - 13 years ago

on The Mother of New Funk by SLAPJOHNSON
Wonderful mix of saxophones. In my humble opinion, nothing to say ... only, go for them ... This track is great and sounds great.
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown
Hi Vicen, I'm glad you're digging the groove of this horn monster. Thanks for dropping by and showing your support.

Cheers, Slap...
n0mad23
n0mad23 28th Mar 2011 22:52 - 13 years ago

on The Mother of New Funk by SLAPJOHNSON
Honestly, I'd like to hear that bass brought forward a bit, but that's my aesthetic (hey, you asked!).

A father and son collaboration...how cool is that? I dream of the day my daughters sit down to do some recording with me. Meanwhile, I do the elementary school drum club with my 12 year old weekly. Live jam, yeah it is the best!

This is happening Slap. It "feels" like a totally dialed in live set. And honestly, what can really be better than that?

Added to my list of favorites. Thanks for that!
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown
Hi N0mad, I have to agree about the bass now it's been mentioned twice. Sitting on top of the song can be a hard place to hear those slight changes which make the thing really groove right. Drum club sounds like a great fun activity for all involved. I thank you for reviewing first and helping this track reach it's full sonic value.

Cheers, Slap...
jfw
jfw 27th Mar 2011 14:43 - 13 years ago

on Blow on this by Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON
This reminds me of seventies TV detective music (Lalo Schiffrin etc). Tastefully done and with nice production chops!

Jamie.
jfw
jfw 27th Mar 2011 14:36 - 13 years ago

on Bags and Trane Saxobones Quintet live recording by SLAPJOHNSON
The mood and live ambience of this is beautifully captured! Lovely to hear something like this on the loop! 100% live and not an overdub in sight - Great!!!

Jamie.
Rockym778
Rockym778 25th Mar 2011 21:28 - 13 years ago

on Be with you Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON
I am so feeling this Slap, love what ya got going on, awesome sounds...
Music4Life
Music4Life 25th Mar 2011 18:39 - 13 years ago

on Be with you Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON
Man Slap, I love this track. It's very well made. I love your voice and the beat throughout the track. Great job overall.

Keep it up, my friend.
mackit
mackit 25th Mar 2011 03:11 - 13 years ago

on Be with you Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON
SLAP im loving this.from your rediculous sweet soulfull playing to the Stealy Dan backrounds. you play with such feeling.i ges that's why you have more downloads than i have money in my pockets.i can hear that you understand the concept of practice makes perfect. i would love to colab with you on some SMOOOOOOOTH JAZZ. have to write summthin special for this colab.great track.PEACE. THE MACK MAN OUT.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 18th Mar 2011 14:38 - 13 years ago

on Be with you Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON
Yeah, this sounds good! Nice subtle use of the backup singers! This sounds radio ready to me! Great work!
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown
Hi Spiv, great point you brought to the table. I sometimes get too wrapped up in the instruments and forget how important the vocal production should be... I still have a bit of work on this one yet me thinks...

Cheers, Slap...
Vicen
Vicen 16th Mar 2011 07:33 - 13 years ago

on Zoo Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON
Perfect. I can not vote on it as fav twice, although you have done even better.

Salud
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown
Thanks for that...

Cheers, Slap...
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 15th Mar 2011 15:16 - 13 years ago

on Be with you Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON
Great intro! The guitar stands out as being really special on this track! Those horns are groovy too! The vocals sound excellent, and I think some female backup vocals would be awesome! I can't find anything to criticize about this song. It rules!
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown
Hi Spiv, the sax on the intro will be changed to Alexander at some point soon. I'm glad you like the guitar! I have a real passion for this instrument and love playing it. I can get pretty frustrated when I can hear what I want to play in my head but my technical abilities on guitar fail me! This female backing vocal issue has been mentioned twice now. I think I need to look into adding these but the operation is quite lengthy lol... Thank you for your honest supportive review.
Cheers, Slap...
VickyDan
VickyDan 15th Mar 2011 09:25 - 13 years ago

on Be with you Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON
I am always eager to hear the opening bars of music, when I find one of your downloads. As usual, I'm not disappointed with your performance. The set is very consistent for me, although I remain a layman in this style of music ....

Dan
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown
Hi VD, I pleased you are not disappointed in this song. I still feel it has a bit of a way to go yet, but it's close...

Cheers, Slap...
Vicen
Vicen 15th Mar 2011 05:18 - 13 years ago

on Be with you Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON
I loved the energy of the song, even your voice ripping the air with firmly and decisively. Just a note to give it more brilliance: a chorus to accompany you from the 3:30 and in some moments after the guitar solo. If the voices were a woman ... better. It is a thought spoken aloud.
Wonderful song and wonderful performance in his voice.
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown
Hi Vicen, Thanks for that input. I will give the woman's voice option some thought.

Cheers, Slap...
Firebird
Firebird 14th Mar 2011 18:18 - 13 years ago

on Be with you Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON
Are you the one playing the horn section?
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown
Hi Firebird, yes all the instruments played are me except the drums which are loops.

Cheers, Slap...
ultrabase
ultrabase 14th Mar 2011 17:29 - 13 years ago

on Be with you Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON
good blues!the only minor thing i found is the tamborine on the left is to up front.
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown
Hi Kurt, thanks for that! I have adjusted the level now...

Cheers, Slap...
CiRcUz
CiRcUz 13th Mar 2011 22:39 - 13 years ago

on Hot Pursuit by Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON
sounds like sumtin dat wuld fit a video game- crime
JohnBoutilier
JohnBoutilier 10th Mar 2011 23:51 - 13 years ago

on Randy Candy; Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON
Great. No one blows like you do. Perhaps I should rephrase that, lol. Okay, I like the way you handle you instrument. Damn, that's just as bad. Oh, I know, cool track :-)

Faved and Downloaded, Good Buddy

John
JohnBoutilier
JohnBoutilier 10th Mar 2011 23:51 - 13 years ago

on Sweaty cleaner man; Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON
Wonderful piece. Another fav and download.

John
JohnBoutilier
JohnBoutilier 10th Mar 2011 23:50 - 13 years ago

on Nice one Dave; Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON
Another track destined for my next get together. At the last, I introduced a group of friends to kikajon and a few other members. They loved the "new" music. I'm collecting a buch for ST Patty's day.

Faved and downloaded

All The Best

John
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 5th Mar 2011 20:40 - 13 years ago

on Zoo Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON
Yeah, your changes are a major improvement! This album is going to sound awesome! Nice work!
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown
Hi Spiv, thanks for that direction on the bass, it's sounding real good now on lots of different systems which is key for this albums success.

Cheers, Slap...
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass 3rd Mar 2011 12:19 - 13 years ago

on Zoo Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON
Hey Slap...I was at the Melbourne Zoo (which is also a fantastic facility) with my sister and her kids,anyway we're in front of the monkey enclosure (one of them) and my young nephew asks "what are they doing"..I promptly reply 'Shagging'..he turns to me and in all seriousness asks "what's shagging?"..I turn to my sister and say "lets go look at the Elephants,that's a safer bet" lol
Man your really hitting your straps now,this sounds great!.such a rich sonic experience and the fx's are way cool..superb playing..that's really a byword in any of your material.
cheers Dave :)
Vicen
Vicen 3rd Mar 2011 07:18 - 13 years ago

on Zoo Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON
Wonderful piece. I find it hard to find something that can be improved when I like, but I'll try. The only thing I find something out is low. There are times when it seems that the bass walk backwards, while the rest of the music tries to move forward.
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown
Hi Vicen, I think I have isolated this bass issue as a drum and bass cross rhythm which changes the feel of the track in places. It was intentional to create this as it generates interest and movement. You have good ears my friend, most important in this game..

Cheers, Slap...
CWarren
CWarren 3rd Mar 2011 03:11 - 13 years ago

on Zoo Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON
Love the Vibe to this Slap. Had my head nodding the whole time. Automatic Fav.

_C-DUB_
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown
Hi CW, I'm glad your nodding along! I use the same method of the nod when checking out tracks. If I find myself nodding along I'm feeling the groove.. I also use the finger and foot tap approach lol...
Thanks for dropping by and showing your support..
Cheers, Slap...
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 3rd Mar 2011 02:38 - 13 years ago

on Zoo Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON
Quite an inspiring track! I really like that bass line, though maybe it could use a little more low end. All those horns are awesome, and are really well played! The flute solo rules! Explosive dynamics on the mix! Really fine work my friend!
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown
Hi SpivKurl, I have tweaked the bass now. In logic you have a sub bass plug in which I think has added the required extra bottom that was needed. I thank you for your honest input in helping this track grow.

Cheers, Slap...
n0mad23
n0mad23 3rd Mar 2011 02:34 - 13 years ago

on Zoo Saxobones by SLAPJOHNSON
One of the most amazing gigs I ever did was the Main Gate at the Phoenix, Arizona zoo with a West African Drum and Dance troupe called africatamtam. We did a 90 minute set, and by the end there were over 30 toddlers shaking nappy covered bums to it.

I have to agree with Toby's review. There's a "Bungle in the Jungle" homage here that's totally in the Spirit of, but not approach. It's not the flute, either. Very cool.

Groovy groove.
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