From ccmacdon@rogers.com Sat May 21 05:32:55 2011
Subject:11STEPS/Let It Go/the world didn't end today so download my CD!

Thanks for the kind words regarding my 11STEPS band..!  Yes we think we have an interesting fresh sound.. it's "sort of retro, but not entirely".. (that's the best way I can describe it).
 
The Electric Piano on "Let It Go" was actually a software VST called Lounge Lizard 2, and it's a chorused Rhodes patch.  It does sound great layered with the Hammond.  I used a combination of VST's, a Kurzweil K2661, and my real Hammond on the CD. These days when I perform this song live, I use my Roland Sonic Cell with two different layered Rhodes sounds that I play via midi from the lower manual of my Nord C2 and I play the organ parts on the top manual using the basic Nord Organ.
 
Thanks again for the complements.. As per my epilog, the CD is available in iTunes and CDbaby and we've received lot's of great feedback.. it's worth a listen.. and it's a steal at $9.99 for a download (if I say so myself), and this is shameless self-promotion yes but I'm not done yet..!! 
 
Since the world hasn't ended today.. everyone's going to need something to do, so download the 11STEPS CD, or at least give it a listen on our myspace! While you're at it, pick up Norm Petersons CD and the Gunn CD!  You won't be dissappointed!  If I missed anyone elses CD speak up..!  I like listening to other peoples music almost as much as I like debating who's clone is best.. and us organ/clone fans have to stick together.. if we don't support each other who will!!!  Blah blah blah.. now that the world isn't ending, I need some money..
 
Regards,
Craig MacDonald

11STEPS 2010 Debut CD has been awarded "2010 Best Toronto Rock CD Album" by Toronto Exclusive Magazine!
11STEPS  music can be heard at:
http://www.myspace.com/11stepsband and  http://radio3.cbc.ca/#/bands/11STEPS
11STEPS songs are available on iTunes
http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/11steps/id351734879
11STEPS songs can also be downloaded at:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/11steps
 
CD's are now on sale at HMV in the GTA!!  Support your local Music Retailer!!
 
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Posted by: "jmkarns" jmkarns@yahoo.com   jmkarns
Fri May 20, 2011 8:09 am (PDT)

Thanks a bunch Craig for your review. Wow that 11 Steps has some good stuff on it. I have been looking for a fresh sound in the classic rock idiom for a while. Can I ask you what kind of piano you were using on Let It Go? Great mix in there with the organ!

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