I Wanna Fly (v1)

TobinMueller

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A new recording of this tune can be heard here: I Wanna Fly (v2), adding organ.

Jazz ensemble piece performed during the same session as Cliff's Edge. Edited down in Garageband. Jeff Cox on acoustic bass. Dane Richeson on drums. Woody Mankowski and Tom Washatka on saxophones. Ken Schaphorst on flugelhorn. Bob Levy on trumpet. This sextet arrangement is by my talented nephew, Chris, who just had his first baby last month! Chris is also on piano. (Artwork by Alan Perry from the UK.)

Other songs featuring some of the same players:
Cliff's Edge
Windowshade
River Runs through Me
A Promise
Dreams III

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Song Stats

Hits: 11397
Comments: 62
Fans: 51
Plays: 3619
Downloads: 721
Votes: 77
Uploaded: Jun 16, 2004 - 09:17:41 PM
Last Updated: Nov 20, 2007 - 10:43:58 AM Last Played: Nov 05, 2009 - 07:38:58 AM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
Attribution-NoDerivs-NonCommercial

Song Actions

Hardware:

Yamaha recording gear. Mixed on a Mac.

Software:

Protools. GB 1.1

Comments

pooey	pooey said 1970 days ago (June 16th, 2004)
	Tons 'O' Fun Sweet track with wonderful sound and great playing. Straight-ahead jazz that doesn't sound like the road oft travelled. This is what I wish I was doing with GB... Check out my latest song called Wake Up (Pooey Remix)

WMD

WMD said 1911 days ago (August 14th, 2004)

Protools?
I agree that this is a really nice sounding track, yet I am bewildered by the use
of Garage Band when Protools is in his software mix. Why do your mixdown in
Garage Band? It seems unfair that this song is eligible for the song contest,
pitting music recorded in Protools against a bunch of Garage Band users. Is
this a "Garage Band User Community" or simply a Mac recording community?
Personally, i think for songs to be eligible for this contest they should be
recorded entirely in Garage Band. Music of this quality would have been much
more difficult to produce entirely in GB.

This isn't a knock on the song. This is truly great work Tobin. Very nicely
done.

Check out my latest song called Dick Tater

TobinMueller

TobinMueller said 1864 days ago (September 30th, 2004)

Protools?
Actually, you never needed to worry. The song was listed as the contest
leader throughout becuz the contest listing was choosing the highest rated
songs on the Song List, which put this song first becuz of its highest rating at
that point, without regard to software used. I had already talked with Admin
via email and disqualified this tune from the contest (right after the rules
were announced). Hope that makes you feel better.

Check out my latest song called Forge A New Life (MJRF)

penguinsocks	penguinsocks said 1970 days ago (June 17th, 2004)
	woooo you guys are awesome. Check out my latest song called reel me softly in the shade

gudkarma	gudkarma said 1970 days ago (June 17th, 2004)
	private jazz ah....this reminded me of a private eye's office. lol i mean this in a good way. i'm not a big jazz fan . i get lost in pieces like this. i like it though. you guys sound good. damn. i wish i could play like this. wooooo. Check out my latest song called Ocean The

	said 1970 days ago (June 17th, 2004)
	Take offs and soars! You continue to stay in a league of your own! Bravo 8-9-8-8

	said 1970 days ago (June 17th, 2004)
	Takes off and soars! Oops! TAKES OFF AND SOARS!

Mcboy	Mcboy said 1970 days ago (June 17th, 2004)
	these cats r IT!!!!!! theyy r the IT...the IT......they burn with a blue flame.....when i grow up i want to play soprano like that.... Check out my latest song called Heros( aclarke/mcboy)

SlimGirlFat	SlimGirlFat said 1970 days ago (June 17th, 2004)
	WOW!!! I am a big Jazz fan and this is a great piece. You should be so proud of what you have accomplished. in awe as always. What great musicians you work with and together this is a great mix. (if I had just a smidgeon......) SlimGirlFat 10 Check out my latest song called Not Enough

Cameron	Cameron said 1970 days ago (June 17th, 2004)
	boppin'! Very catchy tune, well executed as usual. Great playing by all. Tobin, are you playing piano? I particularly like the syncopation in this piece, it keeps things movin' along nicely. Also wonderful is the interplay between the instruments building up to the climax at the end. Check out my latest song called EPONYM

giovanni	giovanni said 1970 days ago (June 17th, 2004)
	Great Track! but... this doesn't belong here. I shouldn't be able to download this for free! This belongs on a commerical CD or at the iTunes music store. Smooth - lots of tasty bits - refreshing. Check out my latest song called I Can't Remember Me

TobinMueller

TobinMueller said 1970 days ago (June 17th, 2004)

Great Track!
As the founder of ArtsForge, a free artist community online, I have always
been interested in giving away art in the spirit of synergy and collaboration.
As a playwright and composer for the stage, as well as a jazz affectionato,
being part of a mix of creative flow is what I crave. Thanks for the
endorsement, tho. I will just have to induce you to come see one of my
shows and get paid back that way!

Check out my latest song called Forge A New Life (MJRF)

giovanni	giovanni said 1970 days ago (June 17th, 2004)
	Great Track! I'm there. Check out my latest song called I Can't Remember Me

	said 1970 days ago (June 17th, 2004)
	Trim that blues hair . . . . . . and pour me a Belvedere up. Elegant, sophisticated.

macapa	macapa said 1970 days ago (June 17th, 2004)
	Fantastic! I love it. I'm keeping it. Thank you again, Tobin, for posting this. You're helping me fill my hard disk with great music, and I appreciate that. Highest rating I've given to a song so far. As for your show(s), I hope I get the chance to see one some day!

Antony

Antony said 1969 days ago (June 18th, 2004)

Nice!
I had a listen or two to this last night. Its exactly the
wonderful kind of music that I used to like having in the
background on my MD player when I was studying late
at night in my old Oxford room a couple of years back -
dim, eyesight destroying light in the background and the
bustle from the evocatively, but unfittingly named `Cafe
Boheme` lightly audible from across the road. But alas,
ever since I got my Apple, those minidiscs have fallen into
misuse - I`m just too lazy to plug the player into my
speakers.

That little story might not be of much interest. But since I
couldn`t begin to think how this could sound better than
it does, I thought I`d share the memories you brought
flooding back, and let you know that you might have
inspired someone to turn away from iTunes for a while!

Yep, you certainly know what you`re doing with this Jazz
music.

I salute you.

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Wifty	Wifty said 1969 days ago (June 18th, 2004)
	Brilliant That's some fantastic talent there. Great work! Check out my latest song called Leave Me Gently

vic_peacock	vic_peacock said 1968 days ago (June 18th, 2004)
	10-10-10-10 No comments! Check out my latest song called Cm'on, I'm leaving!

Momotamus	Momotamus said 1968 days ago (June 18th, 2004)
	Gorgeous Sounds like a summer jazz concert out at the half shell in Boston. Feels like a city anticipation-- like the excitement lovers might have felt on a rainy evening, running late from a taxi into Lincoln Center, to see Count Basie. Just what made them late? The answer's in the music. Check out my latest song called Like A Wink

TobinMueller	TobinMueller said 1968 days ago (June 19th, 2004)
	Gorgeous Yes, Count Basie was exactly what we were going for. Nice catch! Check out my latest song called Forge A New Life (MJRF)

	tov said 1968 days ago (June 18th, 2004)
	WOW Doc Sevrenson... move over! Check out my latest song called Millennia Fever

alanfraser	alanfraser said 1967 days ago (June 19th, 2004)
	Astounding Fabulous musicianship, excellent dynamics, superlative production. 9's across the board. You guys are hot! Check out my latest song called It's For You w/Mystery Lady

Aaron Hill	Aaron Hill said 1964 days ago (June 22nd, 2004)
	Excellent Has that "controlled chaos" feel that I adore from Mingus orchestra recordings. Very nice. Check out my latest song called You're Not The Man I Thought I Knew

mstuartev	mstuartev said 1963 days ago (June 24th, 2004)
	Swinging Reminds me of hanging out with pops, who played swing/rhythm guitar in a practice band good stuff! Check out my latest song called You're the One

nomaramon	nomaramon said 1959 days ago (June 28th, 2004)
	Soothing Very smooth, solid, fun, relaxing, yet still maintains an edge of energy without going too far. I like it. Thanks again Tobin for some really cool music. Check out my latest song called Rocket Me Away

Moodee	Moodee said 1948 days ago (July 9th, 2004)
	It makes digital world swing ! It like it a lot, it brings warmth on my computer ! Check out my latest song called Coalesce (Parkee mix) - re-uploaded

	freakyjazzyfunky said 1942 days ago (July 14th, 2004)
	A Good Comment from a fellow jazz writer Yeah this is a great arrangement, and the sound quality is exceptionaly good! I myself play Jazz saxophone and this song really cooks! How did you guys record this, it sounds like it was recorded in a studio??? Check out my latest song called I'm A Little China Boy

TobinMueller	TobinMueller said 1776 days ago (December 28th, 2004)
	A Good Comment from a fellow jazz writer It was recorded in a music room at a university. After about 3 partial run throughs. These guys can not only play, but read too. Kind of an amazing afternoon. Check out my latest song called Forge A New Life (MJRF)

hacked_to_pieces	hacked_to_pieces said 1933 days ago (July 24th, 2004)
	Top of the Line No Critique but just wanted to say this song is excellent great job. Check out my latest song called blues shuffle

ipod34	ipod34 said 1928 days ago (July 29th, 2004)
	Perfect. No words. I like this song. I wish to do a song like that. Congratulations. I'm sorry. I'm learning english.

Scorpjammer	Scorpjammer said 1921 days ago (August 4th, 2004)
	Thanks for sharing... Your nephew and friends are wonderfully talented and inspirational. A-list players. Thanks for sharing your music on MacJams. Scorp :-) Check out my latest song called Seaside Samba

futzpucker	futzpucker said 1920 days ago (August 6th, 2004)
	You wanna fly? Um, mission accomplished... Great, great track, Tobin. Check out my latest song called Just As It Is

heavymellow	heavymellow said 1910 days ago (August 15th, 2004)
	Nice Work Great sound and Band!! Smokin.. Great dynamic group!! Check out my latest song called one road

eringogo	eringogo said 1893 days ago (September 1st, 2004)
	Cool Daddio Wow. I love this song. 9-10-8-9 Check out my latest song called Europium

Marty H`ot

Marty H`ot said 1869 days ago (September 26th, 2004)

Takes me back too North Sea Jazz
Hi, there
this is a great feel, and can be on stage in
Scheveningen(they move in 2 years time too Rotterdam..)
nice groovy stuff going on with the mixture of Major an
Minorish-dorian sound, i realy like the end bit it is kinda
out of the context of the song and thats a compliment!

cheers, hopefully i will learn to be that good in production
as well

Marty.

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TobinMueller	TobinMueller said 1746 days ago (January 27th, 2005)
	Takes me back too North Sea Jazz Yeah, that end. You know, you just have to bust loose after a while! Amazing how many times we had to rehearse that honking tenor sax, tho. The unstructured part required more takes than the written chart! Check out my latest song called Forge A New Life (MJRF)

Moses	Moses said 1786 days ago (December 17th, 2004)
	Nice You have talent man. Great song! Check out my latest song called Rob and Jackie

Pie

Pie said 1757 days ago (January 15th, 2005)

I loved this
Man, I can't believe it - what fuckin' imbecile gave those twos and threes in the voting. If they don't like jazz they shouldn't vote. Let them make comments but if they had an ounce of decency they'd leave the voting to people who know what they're doing. I've just given the highest ratings i've ever given for this track. I love the fact that some are unaware that it's harder to sound good in ProTools than in garage band. Granted the end result can sound better in ProTools but only with more work. Garageband does so much for you. Anyways, I'm ranting now. I won't say keep it up... coz you do anyway.
Be cool, Pie

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TobinMueller	TobinMueller said 1746 days ago (January 27th, 2005)
	I loved this Thanks, Pie. You keep it up to. Yeah, the amount of work that went into this production, not even considering the arranging, playing and recording... the cutting and pasting of takes, comparing tracks, editing... thanks for understanding all that. Check out my latest song called Forge A New Life (MJRF)

philonnie	philonnie said 1747 days ago (January 25th, 2005)
	absolutely fabulous just discovered this and immediately downloaded to itunes....awesome musicality and one I will listen to over and over again. Check out my latest song called Nothing More Nothing Less

Mr. S	Mr. S said 1739 days ago (February 2nd, 2005)
	..... stay classy, San Diego Check out my latest song called MacJammer's Tribute

Stun Nutz

Stun Nutz said 1716 days ago (February 26th, 2005)

finally!
This, along with Daphna's "I Love my Mac", is one of
the first great tunes I remember hearing on MacJams
when I started last year. I didn't leave a comment or
vote because I was afraid it would get lost in the
shuffle. Now, after submitting some of my own
tunes, I realize that all comments are appreciated.
So here it is, in a nutshell... this tune is one lively
Jazz song that feels classic and seems totally out of
place here among us amateurs... or maybe it really
NEEDS to be here - to show everyone how it's done.
Thanks for the great music, Tobin. All 10's from me.

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TobinMueller	TobinMueller said 1711 days ago (March 3rd, 2005)
	finally! Thanks for commenting. You're right, every one is appreciated. Almost everyone in this session is a pro, all cats with great chops and sweeter attitudes. The session was such a gas. Wish I could do this sort of thing more often. It is always humbling to have your work reworked by talent like this. Check out my latest song called Forge A New Life (MJRF)

Macaudion	Macaudion said 1632 days ago (May 21st, 2005)
	I wanna fly What do ya do, but throw tens at this. Mission accomplished, you're way up high... Nice work! Cydniko Check out my latest song called 123 iGetU

	TheBoogieMan said 1613 days ago (June 9th, 2005)
	Swingin This tune has got such a groove to it... very, very good work. I dig it. Check out my latest song called Memories

	said 1607 days ago (June 14th, 2005)
	good job! very nice and professional job, bravoo to all of you!!

tltate	tltate said 1591 days ago (June 30th, 2005)
	Great sounds I have played around with jazz for years and I love it. This is great stuff. Bes wishes to you. Check out my latest song called I Pray For Your Mercy

stellarblue	stellarblue said 1585 days ago (July 7th, 2005)
	cool daddy... this is very traditional...but very cool...my genre, too! stellarblue Check out my latest song called CB Dreams

kclements

kclements said 1423 days ago (December 16th, 2005)

Lots of great stuff
Very nice straight ahead jazz stuff here. I like the ensemble playing. It
really swings and sounds like a great time was had by the musicians. Very
fun arrangement. Nice featured playing by a variety of instruments. LIke
the piano support under the horns.

Also enjoyed the interplay between the insturments. Really like the stop
time section. Nice use of dynamics within the arrangement. Very hip tune.

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TobinMueller	TobinMueller said 1398 days ago (January 9th, 2006)
	Lots of great stuff This was a cool instrument mix, just a nice size to have each player solo and feel independent yet large enough to get a solid full sound. Thanks for your comments and appreciative ears. Check out my latest song called Forge A New Life (MJRF)

Isak Sherwood	Isak Sherwood said 1382 days ago (January 26th, 2006)
	TV jazz Jazz can't get any better than this. Like a tv show tune with a twist.

theheiseys	theheiseys said 1229 days ago (June 27th, 2006)
	great song incredible sound, not the average jazz, very distinct and definitive sound. Check out my latest song called I'm In Love...With You

renecalvo	renecalvo said 1182 days ago (August 14th, 2006)
	amazing You are in a league of your own. Check out my latest song called Firefly

tatin	tatin said 1113 days ago (October 21st, 2006)
	Top Notch composition and arrangement. The players are first rate and swing hard. Great track. Check out my latest song called freeash aire ( remix-me )

Norman Goodman	Norman Goodman said 1006 days ago (February 5th, 2007)
	Awesome This is brilliant. Exceptional artistry all around. Really strikes a chord with me as this is the type of music that really hits home as far as my tastes are concerned. Masterful! Check out my latest song called Sailing Across a Sea of Light Pt II

	said 961 days ago (March 22nd, 2007)
	power of horn it's cool to be so powerfully reminded of what horns can do. the spaces between the sounds are nice, too. fantastic end! stellar mix, super song. enjoyed it - anne

LightTronics	LightTronics said 954 days ago (March 29th, 2007)
	so clean! The sound is so perfect and professional! No ambient static or anything, I didn't know GB could do that. Very cool. I really badly want to get some drum mics so I can do some drumming for some songs, especially jazz stuff. Check out my latest song called Electric Jelly

michael2	michael2 said 922 days ago (May 1st, 2007)
	another great track. i love the swing in this one. i could almost picture "the man with the golden arm." how long have you been playing? it's not the classical players whose talents I envy, but the folks who can play that real jazz piano. terrific stuff. Check out my latest song called Stars and Dust (space challenge)

ktb	ktb said 881 days ago (June 10th, 2007)
	wow Thank the Mj Gods for the radio feature. This is simply stunning in its execution. Wonderful big band feel with a nice jazz bent. stunning Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

TobinMueller	TobinMueller said 870 days ago (June 22nd, 2007)
	Big band Thanks. Its such a gas to do a project with great players. My thanks go out to Jeff, Dane, Woody, Tom, Ken, Bob and Chris, some heavies, who made it a joy. I'm glad some of the joy came out "on tape" too. Check out my latest song called Forge A New Life (MJRF)

	said 801 days ago (August 30th, 2007)
	Arrangement Very well built piece !!!

timothy devine	timothy devine said 740 days ago (October 30th, 2007)
	Very Hip This is primo. What great playing! Horn arrangement is outstanding. Check out my latest song called Mankind Needs a Change/WoodstockII

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