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Reflect Forward

By miraclemiles on August 11, 2024 11:58 pm

Struggled getting a track moving this week, but ended up with this tongue drum-driven tune that makes me happy. Procrastinated too long. Started noodling around Friday. Not feeling it. Woke up Sunday wanting something new. Remembered this tongue drum part I had. Upped the tempo, added new drums, percussion, bass and other sounds. Thought of nice walks by the river, looking at reflections of sun on the water. Have some video I took of those reflections I will add to the song and share here later.

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That opening sound (I think it's the tongue drum?) has a liquid feel to it for sure and then I like how it settles into a really solid groove.  It really does feel like a good one to accompany sitting and chilling by some water.

Excellent performance. Good vibes, a groovy beat and a little psychedelic here and there. I could listen all night and day. Can definitely hear the influence of nature in the music. Activating and relaxing at the same time.

so great! such a nice forward momentum to this one. i like how it slowly gathers steam, and then the train takes off. the whole crew is on board. everyone rocking that Positive Mental Attitude. not sure where we are going, but we're gonna have FUN and also SNACKS
after repeat listens, i couldn't help but sing along to this  heart

I'm never gonna be mad about a tongue drum jam... I have a particular affinity for bell like sounds... for weird math nerd reasons... and the tongue drum is just such a beautiful instrument.  So easy to get lost playing it... it really drives home the "playing music" not "working music" thing. 

Agree with Cosmic Cairns the tongue drum has a sweet liquid feel to it.  Such positive vibes throughout and love how you have all the other instruments underneath pushing the groove forward.  From the bass to the epiano and the exhale was a nice touch too.  Feels like I should be chillin in an inner tube floating down a calm river smile  Nice work!

This is SPECTACULAR. I love the drums in this SO MUCH. Really really great work on this!!!!

Love all the transitions, keeps the listener anticipating what new sound will come in next, always love the sound of that tongue drum.  That bass is smooth and keeps things rolling, the deep exhale at 2:00 is a nice touch, really gives the feel of walking through nature on a hike and time to take a deep breath and take in the scenery.

loved its sound right off the bat, but then when it developed more i was like i gotta download this one! so good!

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