Stepping Down

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Over the years here, it has been my great pleasure to work with EINARUS....Einar Tyhjjhjhjhjhjhjhjgkjfkdl....the icelandic names are hard to spell....but he is EINARUS to all of us at MJ....he is now in his early 20's, and is attending school to finish becoming a genius.

I have 6 or 7 collaborations with Einar i forget now....but they are all little treasures to me. I never ever get to play like this live, and it's fun to play parts to einars little symphonies.

On this one, he calls it STEPPING DOWN, i sent him the guitar parts and he did all the mixing. I also sent a mix to him to suggest how all the parts would fit together, in my mind anyway.

I was surprised and delighted how Ein re-arranged what I played on his mix, it was and is a delightful surprise.

So, Einarus wrote all the background music, then mixed in my supplied guitar parts. I did a tweak on Ein's mix with a channelstrip master.

Hope you all enjoy this....and thanks Ein for another gift I will always treasure.

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Hits: 726
Comments: 45
Fans: 44
Plays: 147
Downloads: 40
Votes: 4
Uploaded: Sep 21, 2009 - 08:53:27 PM
Last Updated: Sep 21, 2009 - 11:06:42 PM Last Played: Nov 21, 2009 - 11:19:04 AM

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Song Actions

Hardware:

i used a PRS guitar and a Line 6 pod and a macbook

ein used his stuff.

Software:

i used GB and channelstrip

ein used his stuff.

Comments

Ed Hannifin	Ed Hannifin said 61 days ago (September 21st, 2009)
	Firsties! yeah, I didn't even listen yet... but I know.... Check out my latest song called Next Time Around (w/jiguma)

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 61 days ago (September 21st, 2009)

Whoa... AND we get to listen for free...
How bad is that?

This sounds terrific, Fran and Einar.... it's big and bold and punchy, but it's also got subtlety and dynamics... Great sound quality all the way through... The guitar playing alternates gentle/thoughtful with fiery and intense.... Well crafted sounds and structure from Einarus...

Ed

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

sheilad	sheilad said 61 days ago (September 21st, 2009)
	loved it right from the first second... and it only got better from there. Check out my latest song called Halloween Wandering/PickQuickRecords

Feter	Feter said 61 days ago (September 21st, 2009)
	Stepping Down What an art that made people at the cafe in damascus mesmorise ..the complete talents here are fabulous ..the magic that happened between friends just perfect ..I cant believe great is this ...thank you so very much ! deepest bow !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

ziti	ziti said 60 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	there you have it music made in a log cabin in Massachusetts, a bedroom studio in Iceland, being grooved on in a cafe in Damascus. Welcome to today, folks. It is amazing that in a world where we can communicate so beautifully, we still fight wars. Check out my latest song called All Smokey

magnatone

magnatone said 61 days ago (September 21st, 2009)

Stepping Down
oh man - i LOVE the team of Einarus/Ziti - i think it's one of the most dynamic pairings i've heard on MJ, and given how MANY excellent combos there are, that's saying a lot. Fran - your guitar in here cries, whispers, cajoles, sings. einar, your "little symphony" is beautiful - love the high repeated arpeggiated notes, your gorgeous piano, and EVERYTHING about your orchestration. Instant fave - thanks boys!

Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

jiguma	jiguma said 61 days ago (September 21st, 2009)
	Nice stuff Fran and Einar Lovely playing over Einar's beautiful sundbed Fran. I'll have to speak with you some time about maintaining interest over long solos - it's a real art. Neil Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

edpdx	edpdx said 61 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	Awesome! I felt drawn into it from the get go! I love the ending! Superb! edpdx Check out my latest song called Constellation V.2

MikeNY	MikeNY said 61 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	Awesome! I'm on here rarely so it makes it that much more satisfying to be lucky enough to find this on the front page of MJ without too much searching. I know you guys love music, but I hope you're getting paid for it, too! Check out my latest song called Will Justice Be Done?

blindsidedpoets	blindsidedpoets said 61 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	Stepping Down I hate you. Stop making the rest of us look bad. Seriously though, amazing ambiance, awesome guitar, this is a KILLER tune! Check out my latest song called Sorry (Bracelet of Hope Version)

ktb	ktb said 61 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	unbelievably good. That Ein wrote the accompanying trax to fit the parts you sent just blows my mind. You two collaborating always produce larger than life soundtracks. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

ziti	ziti said 61 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	ein sent the music first then I played! Then he added and tweaked. the kid is really really good, isn't he??? Check out my latest song called All Smokey

Outtaorbit	Outtaorbit said 61 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	Very nice.... All the little twists and turns of the Git..and background...beautiful Check out my latest song called Sea Shell Blues and Alannah

davisamerica	davisamerica said 61 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	wow guys ..... excellent! Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 61 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	Gotta love it This is the kind of tune that I love... Great work guys! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Rocha Malhada	Rocha Malhada said 61 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	well that all sure did work together really well! . - Harold Check out my latest song called Kanun Oud Rock (LIOLI9)

drakonis

drakonis said 61 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)

brilliance happens
when you melt these two talents together... every time.

Love the slow electronic bell-build, and then having Fran's guitar launch out of the first mini-crescendo like a glorious soaring light. The mixture of Ein's crystal-clear arpeggielectronica and Fran's gritty-energetic guitar work are just luscious. Excellent work, again, you two!
ttfn,
Drakonis

Check out my latest song called Lullaby for the Inner Child

Henke	Henke said 61 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	What they all said Superlatives are just not super enough to describe your collabs. This is just the way I like Ziti's guitar (or anyone's, only that rarely happens ;-) and a killer "background" by Ein. Very sweet and thanks for the download. /Henke Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 61 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	wow Congrats to a greatest creation you two! this is really really nice stuff good good mood listening makes me wanna attend the five hour concert i take this to the pod .. have very few songs there actually so this is gonna be listened to many times More of this maestros! Check out my latest song called Guitar test — Martin CSN (Gerry Tolman Tribute)

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 61 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	. i give you three corianders for this :-) Check out my latest song called Guitar test — Martin CSN (Gerry Tolman Tribute)

gail60	gail60 said 60 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	Superb Oh how I love this!! What a great collab and still so unique individually it blows me away. This is a keeper and download. Thanks so much. Check out my latest song called Sweet September

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 60 days ago (September 23rd, 2009)
	First of all I love your tone.Your touch on the guitar is incredible every note has a different dynamic.Then you have great phrasing and play with tons of feeling. The background music is amazingly well done, a perfect vehicle for your solos.I don't know if this is a real amp or a pod, I just got a pod but mine doesn't sound like this! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

ziti

ziti said 60 days ago (September 23rd, 2009)

sure it does!!
The POD can and does sound like anything....

my only suggestion, mark, is read the manual...there are all sorts of tricks in there you would NEVER figure out on your own...

I used a setting that emulates an old Fender amp, and I use one of the 4 x 10 speaker emulations....

the compression in the POD is GREAT, and that is a big element in the sounds i get on mine.

greatest piece of gear ever made!!

Check out my latest song called All Smokey

davisamerica	davisamerica said 60 days ago (September 23rd, 2009)
	btw Fran... downloaded yesterday still listening today ... not "a spy thing" ..... much, much more. Once again you two ...more please ? Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

stratcat	stratcat said 60 days ago (September 23rd, 2009)
	Very nice! Such a melodic feel going on. I like the way the instruments intertwine with eachother. Love it. Check out my latest song called Fender Bender

dave_b	dave_b said 60 days ago (September 23rd, 2009)
	Stepping Down Lush sound bed for those soaring solos. I got a Mark Knopfler vibe from it. Tight playing and impeccable production. Thanks, enjoyed this a lot. Check out my latest song called October Project (2)

Alannah	Alannah said 59 days ago (September 23rd, 2009)
	Just Beautiful ..... ... I remember the first Z and E tune ... I played it over and over and over again ..... that reminds me ... I might have to go and listen to that one again too ! Fabulous stuff you two !!! Check out my latest song called I'm Drownin' - Smokey VW (feat Alannah) + Outtaorbit

composerclark	composerclark said 59 days ago (September 23rd, 2009)
	Wow this is truly spectacular music! You and Einar make a tremendous team… his music tends to have such a "cool" feeling, and once your solos get going they always sound "hot" to me, so this creates an amazing juxtaposition between those two extremes, and I love it! You both have my most profound admiration. Great stuff here. Check out my latest song called Scarlet Nightfall

ziti	ziti said 59 days ago (September 24th, 2009)
	wow thanks clark...ein writes guitar beds that really allow me to be pretty creative. Since I NEVER EVER play this type of rock music in my shows, I love the chance to work on his stuff. Someday, if I ever can afford a keyboard player, we will try to play some of this material. your support means everything!! Check out my latest song called All Smokey

damiengh	damiengh said 59 days ago (September 24th, 2009)
	SantanMeola-rific! What a nice vehicle to display your chopdom, and boy do you shine......ever! This is the kind of music I want coming out of a musicbox on my mantlepiece. Check out my latest song called Tea and Scones

ziti	ziti said 59 days ago (September 24th, 2009)
	thanks damien that music box is called an iPod..... thank you for the kindness! z Check out my latest song called All Smokey

sloparts	sloparts said 56 days ago (September 26th, 2009)
	Wonderful Nough said. Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

paul f. page

paul f. page said 55 days ago (September 28th, 2009)

All Kudos...
...as have been stated above so much more eloquently than I. If I could offer one suggestion: the bells draw me into the piece, but they never fade to the background and I am somehow overwhelmed by them throughout the number...Also, just from a practical standpoint, this gets SO busy that I can't keep it all straight. I am thankful that you came back to the single piano. It just seemed a bit heavy at you got into that last 30 seconds or so.
Enjoyed the number, though.
Peace.
Paul

Check out my latest song called Double Etude

johnnyblues	johnnyblues said 55 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	This is very good I too was hooked from the very beginning. I especially liked the break at 1:13, and when it kicks back in you know you are going somewhere. Great chord changes. Check out my latest song called The Other Side

michaelkoppenheffer	michaelkoppenheffer said 55 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	What a Cool Soundscape Love the juxtaposition of the guitar tones with the synth textures--I second everybody's raves. Check out my latest song called Alma Mahler Sings to P. Diddy

guitapick	guitapick said 49 days ago (October 4th, 2009)
	Don't think... ...I've heard your other works with Einarus...but this one absolutely sails! Powerful with so much depth...great work, people! Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

persona	persona said 39 days ago (October 13th, 2009)
	At first.. for me it looked like it was going to be hard to make the tracks "match", then from 01:15 on, it got a nice twist and really blended well! Great work! Check out my latest song called Here, but Gone

lavalamp	lavalamp said 36 days ago (October 17th, 2009)
	sweet guitar A tasty treat indeed. You play very, very well my friend. Great stuff. Enjoyed the listen. Thanks Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

billykirsch said 35 days ago (October 18th, 2009)

Thanks guys
Guys, beautiful. Einarus ethereal music provides the perfect dynamics and variation to a powerful guitar solo.
Trying to give more than praise this time: some kind of hook/chorus phrasing in the guitar, repeated a couple of times during the song, would give the listener a time to enjoy and rest to start again. It would give the song a more explicit structure too.

Check out my latest song called Pensás (Silent Tango) (w/michael2)

ziti	ziti said 35 days ago (October 18th, 2009)
	hey ya billy if you listen close there is a tremelo guitar figure at the beginning that is repeated. That is intended as the songs theme...and if you listen even closer, you will hear that theme repeated in the last guitar solo. I thank you for the thoughtful comments...listen again and see if you can hear what I mean. best z Check out my latest song called All Smokey

	billykirsch said 32 days ago (October 20th, 2009)
	Oh yeah! I can hear it now, beginning, then @ 1:50., and around 2:50. Man, I'm listening to it again and can't believe this is so good. Thanks for the music. Check out my latest song called Pensás (Silent Tango) (w/michael2)

tonestones	tonestones said 19 days ago (November 3rd, 2009)
	Great combo You two work really well together. Love the over all structure. Nice solo piece. Reminds me of Santana. Something about PRS guitars! I have one also and they have such versatile tonality. You sound great, excellent technique. Check out my latest song called Damballa

Boundless	Boundless said 14 days ago (November 7th, 2009)
	Better late than never Wonderful guitar work, Ziti on a solid mix. Delightful. Merci ! Check out my latest song called Here to Hear - collab

awigze	awigze said 13 days ago (November 9th, 2009)
	Z Just dropping in to see what you are up too, Mr Z. ah... assured that nothing has changed... still great! Check out my latest song called We got to Jive in Blues by (Feter)

Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 10 days ago (November 11th, 2009)
	Eins zwei drei... Quite the fat, screaming lead tone you've got here (or is that everywhere?!). Nicely done, F.D. It -- your voice -- sounds great here. eins zwei drei... however many collabs you slay with Ein, I'l catch em. Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine