X-Cape (Hectorious w/N.Goodman,ktb)

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Another groovalicious sound bed by Hectorious. This one goes back to last fall, I think, but I was always hoping I could get another Mj to add a lead to the end.

Norman Goodman has graciously extended himself and added, imho, a really cool melodic solo.

For my part: synth solo in the front end, and some piano chords on the backside.

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Hits: 1975
Comments: 57
Fans: 23
Plays: 407
Downloads: 113
Votes: 15
Uploaded: Mar 20, 2007 - 06:57:09 PM
Last Updated: Mar 20, 2007 - 07:01:32 PM Last Played: Nov 17, 2009 - 06:07:06 PM

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Hectorious	Hectorious said 982 days ago (March 20th, 2007)
	Hey Buddy!! John & Norman, Thank you very much for sharing your time & talent on this idea:0} You made this idea sound 100x better. Check out my latest song called Short Circuit (Sample)

ktb	ktb said 981 days ago (March 21st, 2007)
	picassa link cool pics in the picassa bucket bud. Thx for starting the SGU Check out my latest song called Texas stump

Norman Goodman

Norman Goodman said 982 days ago (March 20th, 2007)

Cheers Mates!
It was an honour and a privilege to have a chance to play on the same song with such talented artists. I am very grateful that I was included and my gane had to be stepped up because I think it is an excellent piece of music. What grabbed me about this song was the groove, superb musicianship of John & Hector. The instrumentation of both players to my ears brought that extra special intangible to what was undoubtedly a finely crafted composition. Thanks for listening,
Norman Goodman

Check out my latest song called Sailing Across a Sea of Light Pt II

Norman Goodman	Norman Goodman said 982 days ago (March 20th, 2007)
	correction should read my game... have no idea what a gane is ...... Check out my latest song called Sailing Across a Sea of Light Pt II

ktb	ktb said 981 days ago (March 21st, 2007)
	TGF spellcheck cool fret work Norman. Hope we can jam some more Check out my latest song called Texas stump

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 981 days ago (March 21st, 2007)
	MJ at it's best Real nice colab guys... only at MJ... 1st off I'll listen to anything John posts... it sounds like Hectorious layed an excellent foundation for the whole piece... and the Guitar solo really worked so well.. it propelled the piece toward the ambient genre instead of away... Check out my latest song called Good Morning

ktb	ktb said 981 days ago (March 21st, 2007)
	comin together Scott, so hard to pop it in one genre, and I think thats what I like about it. Rockish ambient? Always loved Hector's bed and Norman's playing took the vibe to a new level. thx for the comments! Check out my latest song called Texas stump

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 981 days ago (March 21st, 2007)
	Rockin collab Very nice work guys, great playing and grooving from start to finish. Check out my latest song called Machine Man (w Beastie Boys)

ktb	ktb said 981 days ago (March 21st, 2007)
	jugglin music to juggle by, hopefully. Cool new pic, Dave. Thx for checkin this out Check out my latest song called Texas stump

damiengh

damiengh said 980 days ago (March 22nd, 2007)

nice groove
You folks work together rather nicely.
The synth/keyboards had me thinking I was listening to a Joe Sample cut for a moment, it had laid back presence with those sustained chords and occasional rhythmic comps , while the bass and drums kept us propelled forward. Norman's guitar, with it's slow build and then his layered response to himself was really cool in this.

This group is ready for the road.

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ktb	ktb said 980 days ago (March 22nd, 2007)
	sample Damien, Joe Sample has gotta be one of my all time fav's. Hardly ever hear him play synth stuff, but his technique on the ivories is to die for. If i could have the talent in his toejam I'd be happy. :-) Thx for checkin us out. Check out my latest song called Texas stump

damiengh

damiengh said 973 days ago (March 29th, 2007)

Did you ever see him in the Benson video?
Karmo, Ever see Sample in the George Benson video "Absolutely Live" filmed in Ireland??? Great video. Benson does the smooth and the Jazz stuff. Sample is great, man the whole rhythm section really has it going on. Also check out the other guitar player too.

http://www.amazon.ca/George-Benson-Absolutely-Live-Widescreen/dp/B0000560X0

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I know who I am, and you know who you are, but who and the hell do they think they are?

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ktb	ktb said 973 days ago (March 29th, 2007)
	will Damien, thx for the heads up. I will defintely check it out! Check out my latest song called Texas stump

	said 980 days ago (March 22nd, 2007)
	Cool Fusion Very enjoyable. I enjoyed the fluid synth solo leading into the industrial strength change of beat and fluid - but more cutting, due to its aggressive tone and phrasing - guitar playing. I wish it had continued, I felt cheated having the music fade like that. :)

ktb	ktb said 979 days ago (March 23rd, 2007)
	agreed I have to second that re:cheated, and thats my bad. When I listen it seems to me the song fades just when Norman is getting wound up. I should extend the bed, or better yet, we should come up up with a real ending! Check out my latest song called Texas stump

said 980 days ago (March 22nd, 2007)

niiiiiiiiice
i'm a sucker for this kinda groove and you guys built on it and played in it nicely. tasty piano chords - great sweeps thru space with norman bending the guitar strings and rules - nice piano backing there. if i had my druthers, i'd up the volume on the bass & drums.

this is beautiful, and puts me in a good mood. makes me wanna swirl on a hard wood floor with my sox on. ;)
nice, fellas! anne

ktb	ktb said 979 days ago (March 23rd, 2007)
	da bass Anne, correct you are. I'm gonna have to chase Hector for a remix of the bed, with an emphasis of pushing up his tasty bass playing. Its one of the coolest things hap'n for me in the tune. Thx for checkin it out Check out my latest song called Texas stump

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 980 days ago (March 22nd, 2007)
	the power of three everything stands on its own. the bass groove really holds a solid bottom. excellent keys, something i wish i had some skill on. normans guitars, well, i've been a fan of his lead work. excellent job by all. Check out my latest song called November

ktb	ktb said 979 days ago (March 23rd, 2007)
	SGU Vic, Hector calls the collaboration of the Mj community the SGU (sonic groove unity) :-) It is indeed a place of great energy. Its certainly raised the bar for me. Thx for stoppin by Check out my latest song called Texas stump

ktb	ktb said 979 days ago (March 23rd, 2007)
	SGU Vic, Hector calls the collaboration of the Mj community the SGU (sonic groove unity) :-) It is indeed a place of great energy. Its certainly raised the bar for me. Thx for stoppin by Check out my latest song called Texas stump

craft	craft said 979 days ago (March 23rd, 2007)
	cool song nice collab... great job.. Check out my latest song called Blue Lights (feat. Spleenveil)

ktb	ktb said 979 days ago (March 23rd, 2007)
	cs thx craft Check out my latest song called Texas stump

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 978 days ago (March 24th, 2007)

Some of my favorite MacJams moments...
...occur when I listen to something that is SO not what I listen to, and I end up listening to it over and over...

As here.

Other commenters are right on it about the propulsive and infectious power of the groove... picks you up and deposits you right in a rocking and toe-tapping good mood... To my jaded ancient ears the guitar work is really well suited to the tune... and I'll vote with those who are saying, "More!"... I'm getting to count on Hectorious for bass lines where his tremendous chops are subordinated to taste, feel and groove... and John, you seem to me to be one of the masters of keyboard groove and atmosphere 'round here... Great atmosphere that's always full, always interesting, never thick and overpacked or gluey...

Gratefully into the iPod she goes... I bet I'll find myself walking to work in rhythm to this thing one morning...

Ed

Check out my latest song called Next Time Around (w/jiguma)

ktb	ktb said 977 days ago (March 25th, 2007)
	thank you Seriously Ed, you always leave the greatest comments. I wish I had that gift for words. Must come with the Singer/Songwriter/Lyricist gene! Appreciate you checkin it out. I second the comment re: Hectors bass lines. Incredible innate ability to groove. Check out my latest song called Texas stump

jiguma	jiguma said 978 days ago (March 25th, 2007)
	Great collab! Tight yet loose (if you know what I mean). I'd love to hear a bit more of Hector's bass in the mix though. Solos and general playing are superb. Neil Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

ktb	ktb said 977 days ago (March 25th, 2007)
	Tight and loose Neil, thx for stoppin by. I think there's definitely a fluid vibe, esp with respect to the rythym section (Hector has that down :-). Ditto on the bass. Check out my latest song called Texas stump

echoroom

echoroom said 977 days ago (March 25th, 2007)

Long time coming
Feels like a long time since we had a new KTB track, but this is worth the wait. The drum sounds are great - really crisp and crunchy (could eat 'em for breakfast), and the track is just groovy and soothing.
Nice structure with some unexpected changes (I like the drop-down, clap-along bit).

Great work guys, and nice to have you back KTB.

Steve

Check out my latest song called Deeper (w/t Racerat)

ktb	ktb said 977 days ago (March 25th, 2007)
	thx Steve, I didn't realize it. but it has been a awhile. I did throw up a couple of open collabs last month, but its always fun to post up something a little more complete. Glad you like it! Check out my latest song called Texas stump

RacerX	RacerX said 977 days ago (March 25th, 2007)
	superb mix great highs and lows, great stereo. cool bass line. nive transitions and contrasting sections. very cool D/L Check out my latest song called Fall Down King (Mcboy/RCAndrews)

ktb	ktb said 976 days ago (March 26th, 2007)
	Hectorious Racer, thx. The mix and structure is primarily Hector's doing. He makes the collabs easy! Welcome to Mj Check out my latest song called Texas stump

paddler	paddler said 977 days ago (March 25th, 2007)
	Improvisation - great keyboard playing - ,nice guitar (great playing though slightly flat in pitch in places? - ok you can beat me up later).Enjoyed it,thanks Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

paddler	paddler said 977 days ago (March 25th, 2007)
	to elaborate further.. ..on reflection - after listening back several times on headphones,the guitar seems quite in tune,and is in actual fact mixed rather cleverly with alternate parts panning from left to right,so ignore my last comment.GREAT track! Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

ktb	ktb said 976 days ago (March 26th, 2007)
	mix Paddler, thanks for taking a listen. Headphones always make a difference to me. Sometimes I wish I had a great pair of studio monitors as well. Check out my latest song called Texas stump

bud	bud said 976 days ago (March 26th, 2007)
	Really nice groove goin on well balanced and delicous = not too filling. Nice guitar Norman. Excellent collab. Check out my latest song called try not to think

ktb	ktb said 976 days ago (March 26th, 2007)
	groove Bud, Hector's got the jam. I appreciate the listen Check out my latest song called Texas stump

	said 976 days ago (March 26th, 2007)
	Chill pique with goosebumps, to boot. Nice addition of the lead parts! . - Harold

ktb	ktb said 976 days ago (March 26th, 2007)
	pique Chill pique. i like that. Harold, you made my day. Check out my latest song called Texas stump

Shimky	Shimky said 976 days ago (March 26th, 2007)
	Great stuff Just voicing my admiration. To reiterate what others have agree: bring up the bass and extend the track. :O) Check out my latest song called Funeral

ktb	ktb said 976 days ago (March 26th, 2007)
	agreed Simon, thanks for the comment. When we do the CD, we'll add 32 and crank Hector's bass. :-) (to 11) Check out my latest song called Texas stump

BAMPOT	BAMPOT said 974 days ago (March 28th, 2007)
	Smoooooth! Love the feel of this one! Great stuff. Check out my latest song called LA LUNA

ktb	ktb said 974 days ago (March 28th, 2007)
	appreciate it Thx for checkin it Bam Check out my latest song called Texas stump

SmokeyVW

SmokeyVW said 974 days ago (March 28th, 2007)

nice fusion piece
it's got a great rock/jazz feel to it. (maybe this is fusion?)

i like the keys - nice and smooth moody. the occasional expressive bending works well. that long tape echo on it is most excellent.

1/2 way it changes pace (well, you know, not the BPM per se, but it picks up) -- that works very well to switch it up and set up the piano and the guitar lead!

nice fade out, though i might have repeated one more time and faded out even more slowly to let us down easy.

thanks!

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Hectorious	Hectorious said 974 days ago (March 28th, 2007)
	Wow So many great comment thanks everyone:0} --- Given Some Groovy Bass Love to the World ;-} Check out my latest song called Short Circuit (Sample)

ktb	ktb said 973 days ago (March 29th, 2007)
	good suggestions echoed by a few here in this thread. I appreciate you visiting smokey and giving it a listen. I stayed with the genre that Hector originally threw it up under, but i suppose it could wander over into others as well. Hope we meet again! Check out my latest song called Texas stump

guitapick

guitapick said 969 days ago (April 2nd, 2007)

Man...I'm right here with ya...
...what an awesome groove. Keys are superb and I've been a big fan of Norman's from my gitgo, here at macjams.

My first visit to your electronic casa, senor. Did not disappoint. Quite the opposite. Gettin' off on this as I "speak".

Very glad to have "knocked on your door", ktb. Got you on my faves list, now.

Also: I love the artwork. Is he freakin' or just totally blown away?

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ktb	ktb said 969 days ago (April 2nd, 2007)
	freakin i think :-) I think thats Rodney! Hectorious created this uber jam, and it was a blast to play along. Norman really brought it to another level. Check out my latest song called Texas stump

elektronix	elektronix said 967 days ago (April 4th, 2007)
	WOW! ..what will I find next on MJ? Great! This is a great easter egg for me. Downloaded and now in my car.. I like hearing such fantastic stuff when I'm on my way to work. This groove is driving! Fantastic work, thanks a lot for sharing! Greetings, elektronix Check out my latest song called moonlight on my face

ktb	ktb said 967 days ago (April 4th, 2007)
	driving Bernd, you make my day. I'll be sure to swing buy and check out your stuff as well. Thx for listening Check out my latest song called Texas stump

Norman Goodman	Norman Goodman said 964 days ago (April 7th, 2007)
	Best wishes Thank you to all of you for taking the time to listen, and of course for the thoughtful remarks. All the best, Norman Goodman --- Killing time before it kills me Check out my latest song called Sailing Across a Sea of Light Pt II

tsand19151	tsand19151 said 963 days ago (April 9th, 2007)
	this is........ just awesome..........killer groove makes me shake ma booty...best imagined and not seen.......nice job. Check out my latest song called Kool Hot Flashes

ktb	ktb said 962 days ago (April 9th, 2007)
	lol Tim, still hoping we can hook up on one of these. Thx for checkin it out Check out my latest song called Texas stump

baki	baki said 954 days ago (April 17th, 2007)
	:))) coooooool track. jazzy, ambiental, atmospheric. sexy. diggin it. great work guys. Check out my latest song called On the Other Side

baki	baki said 954 days ago (April 17th, 2007)
	and the cover the cover art is clean 10!!! :)))) Check out my latest song called On the Other Side

ktb	ktb said 954 days ago (April 17th, 2007)
	artwork Thats Hector (Hectorious) who is just as handy with the Adobe as he is with the bass n grooves. Baki, thanks for swingin by. Check out my latest song called Texas stump

paralax	paralax said 950 days ago (April 22nd, 2007)
	very cool nice,great grooves through out. love the leads and the end they add zest to an already grooven piece.more bass up front in the mix would be an xtra bonus but not critical.as always your work on the keys are phenominal. Terry Check out my latest song called let me fly

ktb	ktb said 949 days ago (April 22nd, 2007)
	up da bass Terry, I'm with you on pumpin the low end. I think thats one of the sweetest elements of the tune. Appreciate your comments Check out my latest song called Texas stump

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