One of my favorite tracks.. This version is just grand! Excellent playing all around and the production is just perfect! Love it Mike!

Hi Mike! Yeah this does have a really cool sound going on. And I love the smooth and soulful groove you're into in this track. The piano is a nice touch. Bass is sounding great. the fx on your guitar are really cool, kinda like a sitar in wah mode.

Thanks, Joe. Yeah ... it's more of an experimental, alternative, progressive jazz kind of thing I was shooting for. Fell in love with that sound ... at least for this tune! LOL! Cheers, Mike

saw the reviews mike so i want to hear it too.. like a laid back evening in a jazzy blues bar.. man those are some wild fx.. makes it sound a bit like a sitar.. i like the melody.. i love to play to jazz changes.. lots of different scales and key changes.. hmm well you didn't play some of the changes but it also can work ok without changing modes.. makes it sound bluesy.. it's a very nice tune mike.. the sound of the guitar was a bit far away in an fx cavern but i know it's fun to play around with new sounds.. cheers.. :-)

Thanks a bunch, Rob and Blake. Yeah - got a wealth of sound effects for electric guitar and I thought, this particular sounds went well and "funked" up this piece a bit.

classy and ultra smooth Mike. I trust this is precisely how your move to the new place went, eh? Yes, that lead guitar voice is superb and unique. Perfectly done...and i expect no less from you. Super! ~Blake

ok, I hate to be stupid, but what does that lead instrument....like a voice....guitar?...with what?....it's COOL!!! I like that VERY MUCH!!! This flows exceptionally well....very soft and clubby....I think, I want a Martini and a Babe in a long red dress.....and a.....nah!!! I'd rather be the bass player....hehehehehhehe...GREAT JOB!!! Rob

Beautiful piece Mike! LOVE the chord changes! Excellent playing - such a sublime mood! GREAT TRACK!!! Expect to get a request for this one on Saturday!!!

Real nice groove and I loved the instrumentation.....the lead sounds celestial......love that sound. This is an excellent track, I love the feel and flow....hopin' for a Dl.....hehehehehehehe Rob

Mike - this is great my friend. The chord movement is just awesome. All performances are stellar...love the arrangement. An excellent piece my friend!

Hey Mike, great sound in this tune - starting out made me think of Gino Vannelli from the early eighties (that's a compliment from me by the way!) Love those long dragged-out notes on the sax and you have some very nice chord progressions in there - nothing too obscure, just works really well. Haven't seen you since long ago on Songplanet - was really pleased to find the new Mix up and running so well. All the best, Chris

Mike, this is done very well, the instruments you used all fit perfect like pieces to a musical puzzle....love the warm sound you're getting here.

Nice cruisy track with some cool performances. Enjoyable listen. I like the warm mix too. :)

Sometimes it sounded like a horn and other times like a sax.....but it always meshed well with the harp....the bass played a big roll in holding together those progressional changes....caught my attention right off....I enjoyed this one!!

sounds good Mike. Love the horns. Great addition. This really sounds like it could be a tv show theme.

Very nice! interesting listen. WELL put together. Panning on this one works fine for me. YES! This is real nice music man! Its the kind one listens to for the MUSIC, or love of it. Very cool, im good with this! NICE! DACE>

This one sweeps by... soft and easy and very stylish... wonderful keys and great guitar to match... trading places throughout...nice organ chords that flood the ground too. Enjoyed!....henry

Mike, let me congratulate to yet another wonderful, melodic and soothing tune. I love the vibe that is going through this song, uplifting and positive. Richard, your performance shines, as it always does. Another great collab! Heinz.

Very smooth and memorable tune. Lovely composition. Keyboards and guitar working wonderfully together. Georgeous! cheers Richard

Very nice collab gents. As I sit listening,the sun is beaming in my window and yet it is absolutely hacking down with rain LOL So this rather odd weather has a beautiful soundtrack going on for it. Kephas has blended very nicely with your soundscape Mike. Sparkling lead as always. And a very nice soundscape yous et for him indeed. Yep,VERY nice collab this,welld one guys. Nigel.

Hey Mike...great song, love the progressions. KB/piano and Kephas' guitar are the standouts for me, but the composition is what makes this thing. Wonderful! ~Blake

This is absolutely beautiful! I love it :)

Ahhh....Mike: once again, you've presented a masterful work. Superb playing over beautiful chord changes. Your sense of harmony and melody is impeccable. Compositionally, this piece is perfection. Add to this your exquisite performances - on all instruments - and we have a masterpiece. I am at a loss for words: thank you so much for giving me the chance to play on this track. I can't leave without mentioning that, to me, the track you sent me was so complete that I had a difficult time adding anything. Thank you - EXCELLENT work my friend!

What a beauty!!!!! Mike, your piano is SWEET!!! Kephas, your guitar is luscious!! SO!! This piano and guitar piece is a Masterpiece for Great listening. GUYS!!! SUPER JOB!!!! Man!! You compliment each other very well :-) Rob

Nice WARM mix here. Some good playing going on. Lots to listen to. Kephas is my FAVE latin player here..:) (Wim) is also a fave latin player of mine. I saw him here today. Anyway..You got my fave latin-guitar player on here, SO I LOVE IT!! Great listen. Congrats on the Collab. NICE ONE! Super Enjoyed! SUPER Key-work! The bass is wonderful, nice flowing line. DACE>

Like this dreamy feel of this latin styled tune...fine interplay with Kephas and you from piano to guitar, then overlapping nicely... a summery feel, relaxed keys, laid back percussives, very well arranged. Superb guitarmanship, fine chemistry as always. Love the rhythm alot on this, very enjoyable. Great composition guys. Rolls along so smooth and has an uplifting feeling. EXCELLENT. -Vesa.

Really like this one...excellent production and a wonderful listen!Thanks...

Hello Mike ! May sound strange but this tune has a kind of nice 50's atmosphere ! That collective you layed down is so nice and breaths the sphere of that particular era in jazz music ! Surprising element is Kepas delightfull Santana guitar... Proves the greatness of Carlos, who probably fits any era ! Big up for the Santana copy...well done in every aspect ! Mmmmm.... for a moment I was in a bar in Havana in the late 50's...it was very pleasant ! Have a sigar !

Great groove with excellent playing and production ! Well Done.!!

Lovely guitar tone...sweet jazzy mood with that piano as a fine addition, guitar really melts into this atmophere, with a latin jazz fusing-lovely tone...love the melodic in sync. -sounds so lovely with the piano and guitar together note for note; excellent sound mix. Mike and Kephas are doing a great top notch performance, worth many listens.. makes one feel uplifted & inspired. Superb production & arranging. Love this; a fave now for sure, to listen again. Most enjoyable. Joyous. -Your friend- Vesa.

Fantastic Mike! Very cool and perfect for a breezy island afternoon. It sounds so good on my system, great feel, production and mix. The drums sound is amazing and tastefully played. This song will lift your spirits! Nick

Beautiful Collaboration! Very nice, latino sound. Love the rhythm and the beat that moves along with Kephas' superb, Santana-like lead riffs. Very easy to listen to, very enjoyable. What an inspiring song! Heinz.

Hallo, was geht ? :) Ich dachte mir... ähhh... I leave a comment for your song "Just Passing By". Authentic Cuba-Libre groove, featuring a Carlos guitar with very nice melodic flow and absolutely enjoyable piano playing. I don't know why, but I feel motivated for the day now after listening. :) BTW... thank you for your kind reviews and also for leaving comments on our Mabuse Project site here on Mixposure!

Alrighty Mike...this song shows me alot of sensitivity. Very tasty details abound in this expertly crafted piece. One has so many things to choose to talk about here. Perhaps the leads trading off between guitar and piano and then intertwine. The wonderful jazz drums. Kephas' soulful electric lead. The delicacy and rhythm of piano chords, arps, and lead. The awesome arrangement of it all. Top notch sound and composition. You have it all my man and this is another proud part of the catalog!! Kudos to Kephas for his usual exquisite playing!! ~Blake

I was "Just Passing By" when I heard this wonderful song wafting - yes, wafting (and that's not Elmer Fudd on a river ride) - through my headphones. It stopped me in my tracks. There's something about this song that will do that to everyone within listening range, and it does it without shred, without over-the-top effects. I think it's called VIRTUOSITY.

Beautiful, handmade-sounding tune by two great performers. Congrats, Mike and Richard for that wonderful piano/guitar latin-jazz energy. Wonderful stereo mix, rich arrangement - great as background music, and for very attentive listening as well! Cheers, Pascal

A beautiful... laid back sweet groove. Excellent arranging , production and musicianship !! Love the layering of the guitar and piano... spot on performances..... awesome collab gents !!!!! Larry T

Hey you two, Mike K and Kephas, have created a piece of music that is a joy to listen to. Smooth Latin Jazz with the back and forth and at times in sync, piano and guitar. This is no easy feat to pull off but you've done it such that it sounds easy. Great one guys! Farrell

Thank you all for the very flattering comments. I have a feeling that there will be more from this particular duo in the future! :) Cheers, Mike

Excellent work you two. Composition is stellar, Keph's guitar work is nothing short pf spectacular, the groove is spot on, the keyboard work is crisp, clean and sets the mood oh so eliquently. Bravo !!! Gabriel

great collab guys! Mike I love your piano playing here. Mixed in with the guitar from Kephas gives you a winning combination. Very nice!!

What a beautiful track, very relaxing to listen. I love this style , remember me to Carlos , great arranged tune with all what a great song song need. Fantastic melodie and perfect for a summernight. I love this song.

Kephas, you're sure getting around. Syngularity one day, Mike K the next and your wonderful Lex collaborations (not to mention your own material). This is a great combination. Silky smooth latin jazz track with lovely interplay between the guitar and the piano. Mike, to keep up on the ivory with Kephas on guitar is no mean feat in itself. Beautifully melodic piece of music. Love the ryhthms and the progressions. Two talented guys in sympatico mode. Don't get much better than that. Lovely work. Cheers Brian

very relaxing vibe conveyed during this listen.... there's a lot to it yet it sounds effortless.... Nice collab!

very VERY classy work Mike and Richard...mikes music is always so smooth and flows in a relaxing way. Add the guitar of Kephas which compliments the music perfectly and you got a wonderful listen...thanks guys!!!!

WOW!!!!! I cannot believe what Mike has done with what I sent him! Normally, it would be difficult to review a track that one contributed to...but, not in this case. I know what I sent Mike: this is a beautiful piece, and I tried so hard to come "up" to his level, but... The production on this track is SPECTACULAR! Mixing/producing "true" jazz appears to be a lost art...that is, until Mike came along... Mike's composition is a gem. Nevermind that he played bass like Ron Carter and piano like McCoy Tyner, to say nothing of drums like Elvin... I am beside myself because he has rendered a meager performance the way he has. Thank you Mike, for allowing me the privledge to be on one of your masterful compositions! Thank you! :)

EIN WAHNSINNS GEILES GITARREN SPIEL! W O W !!! HAETTET IHR NICHT BESSER HINBEKOMMEN KOENNEN! ;) Neda

This has a nice fusion to me...lovely guitar melodic, soaring around my head so nicely...good work on them keys, solid percussion and bass, all in all a very well orchestrated piece. Lovely and relaxing. Top notch production. Excellent. Never too late. Great chemistry. Your friend. -Vesa.

Sweet guitar, Santanaesque. Good melodies and feel (that`s for me the main thing). Great production. The song brings me into a good mood. Hans

You are a masterful musician Love it

Thanks so much, everyone. I tried to thank everyone in PM's, but times are a bit hectic as of late. I am sure that Rick and I will do more work together. I am looking forward to it! :) Cheers, Mike

ahhh yes Mike...this is the reason i play music...Ric is great to work with and the feeling of this one ooozes springtime brilliance. Loving that acoustic (12string?) and the backing track as a whole is such a nice bed for ric's leads extravaganza....you are the first song and artist i have listened to online for quite some time and i am inspired again. Cheers Pete

oh yeah....well we could talk about introspective chordal progressions, about an emotive lead winding through with perfect tone, and a truly expressive bass played so velvety. And we could say that Mike and Rick did it....and it would all make so much sense. Wow....SO nice!! ~Blake

I heard this the other night, on the Friday Night Test show.....and I was quite blown away by both of you guys. The guitar is RwK at his finest, Mike your bass is so smooth......the orchestration and piano VERY pleasant and very nice listening. I love the theme and chord progression......this song is Beautiful Listening, Guys!!! Rob

Ahh...*such* a beautiful piece! Production is superb. Yes: Rick did an excellent job on this incredible composition. This piece is just dripping with melody. The mix is perfect: everything blended perfectly. Bliss: yes Larry, that's the word I would use as well. BEAUTIFUL track Mike - excellent work Rick!

This is a very nice piece, especially like the lead melody, quite hypnotic, works well with the bold-ish bass, and quite subtle percussion line, Nice one......

Mikie, I can't believe I didn't review this song! I know I listened many times. Hmmmm... well never mind. This is a beautiful song, with a lovely arrangement. I must say that Rick was really excited when he heard the music from you-- couldn't wait to get his chops on it . I can see why. What are you playing the rythmn with? It's so full and gorgeous-- and Reap's guitar in there is such a compliment-- a yin to your yang, ermmm... or is it the other way around? I can't say anything here except to tell you how very much I like this lovely tune, and the mixing also sounds superb. Gina

Ah, a "Springtime Serenade" from two "well-seasoned" veterans! Refreshing it is, and soothing, and smooth-textured, and gently flowing. An exquisite composition, gentlemen!

Thank you so very much for the very nice comments, everyone! Rick and I appreciate this a LOT!!! It's nice to just "hit it right" every now and then... we all know the feeling, don't we??? :) Thanks again, Mike

Very impressive track, well recorded and produced. Gotta love that laid back feel and emotion in the entire composition. Well done my friend! Markku

Hello Mike, Your "Springtime Serenade with RwK " is wonderful. It demonstrates your superb musicianship, playing and production skills! best, michael palmieri

Wonderful track - the guitar is excellent. It does have a Santana feel to it as others have mentioned. I think the production mix/mastering is excellent as well, the lead guitar is not overpowering the rest.

Hi Mike This was a very kewl track. You and Rick both play great on this. Clear mix....and no rough edges. Very nice melodic chord pattern and flow to this one. Rick reminds me of an understated Carlos Santana on this one. Your new music continues to reach new ground...which is great to hear. Super job! Hugs...Mike (NAV)

Very strong, soaring melody. The lead carries the tune wonderfully without being self indulgent. Great guitar tone and lovely arrangement. Cheers Richard

Mike thank you so much for sharing this track with me. I really love that chord progression and it just pulled me right in.

I'm in musical bliss with this amazing song.Mike your song alone was beautiful composed,arranged,produced and performed !! Lovely chord progression....outstanding musicianship....yea,bro !/// I think everyone knows how much I appreciate and enjoy Rick's splendid guitar work and this one's up there with some of his BEST.....OUTSTANDING guys ***** wolf

Thanks for the nice comments. Love what Rick did with this. And yes, I wrote this and did the entire track, except for Ricks wonderful part, of course! :) Thanks again!

great job guys. what a great tune. Rick your solos are always in the groove of the melody. You do not overpower the track but ride along with it. Mike I am not sure if you wrote this but I am guessing you did. Love the melody on here. Exceptional! Keys sound great and I agree the drums and bass are perfect.

very nice intro with great guitar solo opening...wonderful track...very well drum and bass line...well performed and arranged..top pro..five stars *****

Yepp, some fine guitars in here. Like the arrangement and the ideas. Fits very well. Sounds wonderful to me. Alles gute, mein Alter :) und weiter so Hans

Simply wonderful is this track. I am a great fan of guitars and this music and arrangement is sugar for my ears. Top work you have made.

i dig where this whole track lives in my head space and musical tastes...the sax is nice and scatty with really pristime guitars over some classic distortion....so much going on it is like swimming naked through a sea of strawberry jelly....delightful. is this the final mix? pete

This is one of my favorite tracks: period. Love this one - and I plan on requesting it more on SNR! The feel of this track, along with the stunning performances make it a sure-fire hit. The guitar work is great and I love the sax work! LOVE this track! GREAT work, Mike!!! ***********

Now this is an intresting song. HeavyFolk rock??? Mike how ingenious man! this has such a cool vibe and such excellent playing present throughout the whole mix. The sax really adds another unusual element to this very very crafty song. Mike.. I LIKE!!!!!! this is great stuff !!!!!!

Hi Mike, hows it goin..Great start on this one Mike, nice up front mix on the acoustic and then the big full mix joins in, well done. Rockin groove man, dig the change to the sax and the way you call and answer with the guitar off it, super!! This thing has that marvelous upbeat flow everyone can relate to, great way to open the day..good stuff!! -Ed

yep,this is quite a bit different,good one.

Thanks Rick, Paul and Larry! Appreciate the kind comments! I think, this remix is a bit better. The distorted rhythm was a bit too faint, so was the bass and the sax ... so, I corrected that. Thanks again, folks! MUCH appreciated! Cheers, Mike

Damn Mike this is killer, the groove and that rhythm guitar sounds so good. I love the breaks and the way this track just flows...awesome job!

This is so tasty it made my mouth water! Excellent tone on the guitars and cool groove that just travels on like a finely tuned Fararri. Nice work!

Mike ......I love the vibe and groove of this beauty ! Superb guitar work,tight and well produced.The sax adds to this outstanding track. Great job..... Bro !!!! Larry T.....

Thanks a million Jim, Brian and Blake! I think, this is one of my "own" favorite tunes, really. Someone called it a "perfect summer song". I guess, that's not bad! :) Enjoyed putting this one together very much! I think what kind of blew most people away: they weren't expecting the sax at all, but it mixed well. LOL! Thanks again, my friends! Cheers, Mike

Wow Mike....acoustic lead & rhythm, dirty rhythm, sax lead....they just work wonders together with the very catchy progression. Great versatility on display and excellent playing. This is a great instrumental. Arrangement is perfect. And the drums/bass support the foundation well. Great picking. Your hand is coming up aces my friend - this is one fine tune!!! ~Blake

Your versatility and diversity never cease to amaze me Mike. This is way cool. Love that really crunchy rhythm guitar lying in the back and the lead lines and sax parts are just great. Love it. Cheers Brian

I've never heard the other mix, but I love this one! Some fine playing, excellent use of the distorted guitar, hanging back in the b.g. a bit. The acoustics, wow, love the tones, and what you play as well. The sax part fits so well! And a total surprise! Thanks for sharing your music here! Peace, Jim