One of These Days (2024 Remix).

[mklankin@hotmail.com]

Hi all

Apologies for lapsing on forum engagement….my bad. Was away in Europe for a few weeks and then had a spat of illness thereafter. Getting back in action now but nothing new to post; however, I promised CS a while back I’d take a shot at remixing this track so that’s what I’ve taken on recently and here is the result.

It just so happens that this month is the 3-yr anniversary of this track. I’m not gonna bore you with the history here. I’d encourage to have a listen and, if you’re so inclined, go back to July 17. 2021 in the forum history and check out the original song & details.

Needless to say, it’s one of my favourite tracks and wouldn’t be so without the critical contribution of CS who really took this to the next level. I’m eternally grateful for that, brother! I think this mix is an improvement overall and showcases CS's vox better.

Have a listen, comments appreciated, take care and I’ll try to avoid being derelict in forum contributions! Stay cool!
Michael

[CrazySchmidt]

Apologies for lapsing on forum engagement….my bad. Was away in Europe for a few weeks and then had a spat of illness thereafter.

On behalf of all forum members, you are forgiven my friend. Firstly, we hope you enjoyed Europe and also that you have fully recovered.

But more seriously folks...
Hey Michael, WOW, what an amazing production and mix dude, I mean top of the bunch without question!!

The production is so good, so present, warm and full, but still separate in the stereo spectrum. I was worried how my vocal might have come out, but holy mother, you made them sound amazing!!

This is a fantastic piece of song writing and I feel extremely privileged to have been asked to collaborate with you to get this one completed. An absolute challenge for me and equally as pleasurable.

It's hard to believe that it's been three years, man does time fly by as we get older.

Brilliant work brother, let's pencil another collab sometime before the year ends!

Cheers, CS.

[Riff_Lovely]

Hey Michael. I am glad that you are back and have recovered from your illness. I'm sure you had a great time in Europe. It had to be a great song when you gathered the cream of this forum (creme de la creme) . As far as I understand, on the post from 21 year there are Fat boy, Dan, CS and You. Great song

[mklankin@hotmail.com]

Hey Riff,

Thanks for listening and the f/b.

This song is just CS and myself (no Fatboy or Dan....but they provided some early, and much-appreciated, f/b early on). Man, that would be frickin’ awesome collab tho, to have a project with dual NZ and CA contributions - who knows, maybe someday!

Thanks for commenting on this one!
M

[mklankin@hotmail.com]

Hey CS,

Really glad you like the remix & especially your vox. Pretty happy with the whole thing after letting the track marinate for 3 yrs!

Would LOVE another collab opportunity - anytime!

Thanks so much…..and old ain’t old even if time flies! Stay cool, brother and I'll keep in touch with possible ideas.
M

[mike_jf]

Wow! I didn't hear the earlier mix but this freakin great! I thought King Crimson influence in the first part and then Pink Floyd when the solo came in, which I don't often say, that section at 2:28 blew me away. What's so great is the musical dynamics throughout the song.

[mklankin@hotmail.com]

Hi mike_jf

Thanks so much for the listen and the f/b. Hey, I’d take any nod towards King Crimson or Pink Floyd all day long! Funny you should mention KC as I’m stoked to catch BEAT next month….weird how that connects. Anyhow, really glad you enjoyed it!

I do try to take the listener on a journey as well as mix up styles and influences both across songs and within. Some attempts are more successful than others, of course - I think this is one of the better ones and it wouldn’t have been so without CS’s involvement.

Thanks so much!
Michael

PS
Also, I’ve started to check out your tracks on SC and am blown away with the musicianship and breadth of styles of music there. I plan on diving deeper into your SC channel and I'm a follower now. If you are inclined to check out more of mine, you might enjoy:
Spacewalker
Blindfold
Lodestar
Analemma (one of my favourite vibe developments hits in this song at 2:24)
Marseille
Todo Lo Que Necesita Es
Story of My Life
10 Storeys (I’d say very Floydie guitar leads)
Walkin’ Away
Here (Take Offence) - Post CS
…but this is only based on what I hear you doing & I could be way off. These have all been previously put up on the IK Forum which can be handy for finding details about them. I only have a free SC account so if a new one is posted….well, an oldie has gotta go!