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[quote name='moonbass' timestamp='1455445706' post='2979076'] And that kinda leaves the option that I haven't dared try yet, which is leaving the iPad with the singers (!) [/quote] They would end up trying to mix with a Tambourine while banging the iPad on their thighs.

I didn't know anything about them, but that is just tragic to read.

There is a selection of various cover versions on the OP's link. The Sting tune works well. http://youtu.be/zmbdbHFsLSI

Great playing all round, plus someone has some serious arranging chops!

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1455054865' post='2975571'] What..? A stop-motion dive of a scantily-clad girl into a picturesque lake is not cinematic enough..? [/quote] Indeed, and it's been done before (not just in Lakes). Ten minutes of manic arranging. http://youtu.be/csG6MBYsmOU

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1454954098' post='2974576'] I'll be away later on this month with family affairs, so I'll put this up now, as it won't be getting any better ... [url="http://soundcloud.com/dad3353/scintillating-curved-air"]Scintillating Curved Air ...[/url] [/quote] That is very, very nice, Dad. A very enjoyable listen and a very mature composition.

[quote name='crez5150' timestamp='1454930644' post='2974209'] Didn't Jaz Lochrie do a lot of work after the album came out.... [/quote] Yep, then spent many years in Mama Mia, as well as the Paul Rodgers gig. EDIT. When typing Rogers, make sure you read before you post. I didn't, but I think I got away with it.

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1454867472' post='2973731'] Just grabbed that. Love the sound of it. It's quite unique isn't it? It'll stand out nicely in a mix. I also went for Scary Strings, Hensons Frozen Strings and ThunderVox from the Spitfire Audio lab range. They give the money to charity so worth a punt without hearing them first. [/quote] Ha,ha, I pretty much have all those. Although originally, quite a few were free. But, even at a couple of quid a go (and for charity at that), well worth it. Just a heads up, any one with the full version of Kontakt, will have the full library with it. The Orchestral patches, although now old and limp sounding against the new libs, do have plenty going for them. Just a little bit of work needed. Mike Verta, has a demo with just the Kontakt VSL sounds. http://mikeverta.com/wordpress/music/galaxy-quest-mock-up/

A nice free one here. Impact Soundworks "The Stroh Violin". Check out the demos, it's quite unusual sounding. http://impactsoundworks.com/products/orchestral/the-stroh-violin/

Some unusual patches at £2.00 a go, from Spitfire Audio. http://www.spitfireaudio.com/shop/ranges/spitfire-labs/ A nice list for stuff under $60.00. (VI Control). http://vi-control.net/community/threads/great-libraries-under-60.50220/ Also over at VI Control, seven pages of mainly Kontakt freebies. http://vi-control.net/community/threads/important-all-vi-freebie-contributions-here.27876/

Agree with both posts above. RIP Maurice White.

I agree with Dad about the volume, really, really low. I have read before your view on it, and agree mostly, but I think there has to be a compromise somewhere. But saying that....... I like the piece very much, works very well (although more as underscore). The Spitfire strings sound lovely, other Spitfire sounds there as well? Possibly Edna or Enigma? Although a bit pricey, Spitfire Audio really do deliver superb libraries. I have a few myself. Have you been over to their budget page? £2.00 an Instrument (Spitfire Labs Range). The 'Scary Strings' Patch is very nice indeed, works very well on Ambient material, so does 'Henson's Frozen Strings'. [url="http://www.spitfireaudio.com/shop/ranges/spitfire-labs/"]http://www.spitfirea.../spitfire-labs/[/url]

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1454613305' post='2971387'] "You've gotta ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, Funk?" [/quote] Sorry, a piss poor attempt at a fix.

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1454604139' post='2971283'] He's no Victor Wooten, but i wouldn't want him to be. [/quote] Why would he need to be? He was a heavy duty studio session player, way before Victor turned up. In fact, Victor ain't no Marcus Miller.

[quote name='chardbass' timestamp='1454539842' post='2970739'] [url="https://youtu.be/rsiNHxIH7EY"]http://youtu.be/rsiNHxIH7EY[/url] [/quote] Ha, Ha... He voice Still sounds great!! Terrific Band.

[quote name='RockfordStone' timestamp='1454518305' post='2970448'] we are all about inclusion and openness in the recording forum [/quote] And the odd bit of wife swapping.

[quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1454487092' post='2970105'] His Uncle is a very good drummer as well. [/quote] Indeed. http://youtu.be/Xq8kElMHn3w

I have a Roli 25. I hate it for serious Keyboard playing, and don't use it for that (simple synth lines and Percussion yes), but......... for CC#'S (aftertouch, modulation, key switching, vibrato, articulations and dynamics etc), especially on the more in depth Orchestral Libraries, it's absolutely fantastic. It's own software Instrument is very hit and miss, (well for me, buggy. But I suppose that will change). You need to make sure that your software synths are compatible to get the full effect. I found it works great with Kontakt and Omnisphere 2. (Running it in Cubase 8.5 - If DAW makes any difference).

One of my favourite bands. Seen them a few times over the years, and in the early days down at the Black Prince in Bexley. Top, top band. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g45Ljqgijiw&list=RDg45Ljqgijiw[/media] http://youtu.be/dPKquUAL3CI

Voted. Well done all.

Yep, for Piano and Bass.

One of my 80's favourites. (Bruce Hornsby). http://youtu.be/cOeKidp-iWo A cover of his own tune with Ricky Skaggs. http://youtu.be/Fz2Z26QOvrk

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1453749186' post='2962442'] Do you reckon that's a good plan? [/quote] Yep, tis a good plan. That's what I did a couple of years ago on the NI 50% off sale.

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1453668410' post='2961636'] Thanks for the links lowdown. I'll give Evolve Mutations 2 some more consideration then. Having played around with Massive a bit more this afternoon I can see how much scope there is beyond presets. Can you do a lot of tweaking in Evolve Mutations? Stylus RMX is a tab pricey seeing as I've just splashed out on the keyboard and Komplete. I've got EZDrummer 2 so maybe, just maybe they'll bring out a cinematic percussion EZX for that. [/quote] Yes, there is plenty of tweeking in Evolve. If you want a good collection of Cinematic percussion (drums and metals), Catalyst by ARIA Sounds is on sale at the moment for £24.00. It's for Kontakt. Good value. http://www.ariasounds.com/catalyst_kontakt_drums_percussion.html Video demo. http://youtu.be/JEMIMeb9log

Joe Long was the Bass player until the mid 70's. I would go for him, different style and sound to 'December 63'. EDIT: Just seen this, but you know Wiki...... From the Album. [size=2][url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chameleon_(The_Four_Seasons_album"]https://en.wikipedia...r_Seasons_album[/url])[/size] Joe Long. [size=2][url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Long"]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Long[/url][/size]