Just my Luck (w/Thoddi)

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I sent this to Thor ( Thoddi ) awhile back as something in the rhythm made me think of his smooth blues style. We had done one together previously that I thought was a little Boz Scaggs-ish and was thinking we might re-create that here. Well, he added some terrific parts but then I got hung up on the sound of the base tracks. I felt they were missing something. Thor is thankfully blessed with not only talent but great heaps of patience :-) He added some very hip vocal parts (check out his doubling of the guitar, too good), and then brilliantly came up with the idea of putting some of the keys through a little overdrive and tremelo. What a difference! For me, it edged it up up nicely blending the keys in the mix just right. The end result is miles from where I started, with almost all the heavy lifting by Thor.

Thoddi - Guitar, Vocals, Mix & Production
ktb - Keys, Bass & Drums

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Hits: 883
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Uploaded: Jun 14, 2009 - 09:39:12 AM
Last Updated: Jun 14, 2009 - 09:51:06 AM Last Played: Oct 31, 2009 - 05:08:16 PM

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magnatone	magnatone said 146 days ago (June 14th, 2009)
	Just My Luck fabulous collab guys! you two should do lots more together, this is positively inspired! just so much creative stuff going on here, it's a treat for the ears - thanks! Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

ktb	ktb said 146 days ago (June 14th, 2009)
	quick Karen, wow thats fast! I just loaded it up and went to see how the Mj conversion to upload sounded and I see your kind comment. Thanks for checking it out. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Jim Bouchard	Jim Bouchard said 146 days ago (June 14th, 2009)
	very cool! Love this. Thor's awesome and all his suggestions seemed to be right on the money. The drums seem a bit tame, but they swing nicely and don't get in the way, and there's so much else cool stuff going on, that it's probably as it should be. Too short! thanks for the download, I'll just go play it again! Check out my latest song called Weather or Not w/awigze

ktb	ktb said 146 days ago (June 14th, 2009)
	drums you can read my mind! In fact the drum track is Midi and the "set" I used on my sound module included all the scratch's and little embellishments so I decided to stay with that set despite its timid snare etc...Thor's the man Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

mike_d	mike_d said 146 days ago (June 14th, 2009)
	Soooo smooth.... What a fabulous track guys! Check out my latest song called Broken (Ft. spitlogic & Kingbee)

ktb	ktb said 146 days ago (June 14th, 2009)
	smooth jazz with a little twist(s). Thx Mike Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Boundless	Boundless said 146 days ago (June 14th, 2009)
	Cool track Nice laid back feel. And fine additions by Thoddi. Well done, guys - thanks ! Check out my latest song called Here to Hear - collab

ktb	ktb said 146 days ago (June 14th, 2009)
	laid back Bernard, so great you caught that vibe. Appreciate the comment Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

dirigent	dirigent said 146 days ago (June 14th, 2009)
	Fabulous Wonderful guitar playing a stirring track - a most enjoyable ride Like the lofi vocals and the great rhythm!!! Very effective!! Check out my latest song called Autumn

ktb	ktb said 146 days ago (June 14th, 2009)
	vocals I'll second that. Thor's wicked creative. Andreas, thanks for checking it out Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Drew Kopr

Drew Kopr said 146 days ago (June 14th, 2009)

Good mood
Wow, this really put me in a good mood. It has great guitar playing (i think this is the best i have heard Thoddi sound), great melodies, great production, great keys, and a nice modern influence. The chord changes are really cool. I like the interjection of the vocals and other sounds. Very tasteful, very well played, and very well produced.

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ktb	ktb said 146 days ago (June 14th, 2009)
	good mood Drew, coming from you man, that means a lot to me. Same here, when I listen, it brightens my mood. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

thoddi

thoddi said 146 days ago (June 14th, 2009)

a real treat
to be invited to play on this tune. I knew this was something I would enjoy doing from the first few bars I heard of it. We have had this going over the pond a few times... and I feel it did the song good to mature some.

John's songs are never dull because of the tasty chord progression he comes up with. When he puts a catchy groove along it gets that cool vibe that I just want to be part of. Thanks a lot for asking John – I had a great time working with you on this one:)

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ktb	ktb said 146 days ago (June 14th, 2009)
	anytime Thor, great to have friends like you dude. You kept this one in play :-) Great that we could conspire on this, hope we can do more. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Z293	Z293 said 146 days ago (June 14th, 2009)
	Smooth John you've been busy lately. Another great composition and Thoddi just makes this even better. Very tasty... Check out my latest song called Lazy Days

ktb	ktb said 146 days ago (June 14th, 2009)
	busy Z, funny thing is they were all collabs sort of pinging around, and then coincidentally they gelled! I've been sitting on my a** but now feel pumped to stir the pot again. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

rac927	rac927 said 146 days ago (June 14th, 2009)
	wow, what a groove you guys caught a great groove and its refreshing to hear something that has some great timing and groove. for goodness sake, do more like this! Check out my latest song called Papers And Politics

ktb	ktb said 146 days ago (June 14th, 2009)
	groove Hey rac, nice to meet you. Thx for the kind words Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

tokai	tokai said 146 days ago (June 14th, 2009)
	Jon Another great groove and swinging guitar from Thor, very tasty. Love the spoken lyric that is a sweet touch. Those guitar touches are so good to my ears, well executed and right on the money. Hip and upbeat, another hot one. Check out my latest song called farriage/Gaylen75

ktb	ktb said 146 days ago (June 14th, 2009)
	upbeat Steve, I'm glad you dig it. When Thor does that vocal over the guitar notes thingy I think George Benson, but he's way funkier :-) Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

peacepiano	peacepiano said 146 days ago (June 14th, 2009)
	Cool Vibe Mix of your keys and Thoddi's guitar and voice makes some great music here. Being a keyboard guy, I am especially impressed with the key playing and effects employed. Take Care Bill Check out my latest song called I Should Have Known

ktb	ktb said 146 days ago (June 14th, 2009)
	keys Bill, that makes your kind comment all the more important to me! After Thor added the tremolo to the basic ep track it made me think of my old electric wurlitzer (cranked up as loud as would go :-). I love that sound. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Feter

Feter said 146 days ago (June 14th, 2009)

Just my Luck
Man ...what a duet ...I agree with you ...Thor is the man ..he got some insight
to the blues with a bit of classic soul ..it kills ...but hey ..there s this ..
groovey keys ..which makes me feel thrill always ...a real blast this collab ..
this is my kinda music I love ...head bangin ...thnx alot for sharin !!!!

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ktb	ktb said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	Feter! always a gift to see your visits :-) Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)

Ha! See, Thor?
Didn't I say something ages ago about Boz Scaggs?

Great smooth groove playing.... like the touch of grit in everything, including the keyboards... Really nice guitar playing... And those truly are hip vocal parts...

This is something that I can imagine being a hit... Great summertime driving groove listening...

Ed

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ktb	ktb said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	I remember that! and then we had to get Thor to google up the Boz :-) I like the idea of driving Music Ed, it definitely makes me tap my toes, I hope the fast bpm doesn't lead to any speeding tix! Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

thoddi	thoddi said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	Boz Hi Ed, yeah you did:) Listening to him in spotify right now... He has some cool funky stuff. There seems to be almost easy listening sides to some of the stuff as well... Probably from the 80's;) Thanks for a kind comment:) Check out my latest song called Don't tell me what I can't w/KTB and Ingve

tempie

tempie said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)

luck
yeah man this is a fave of your recent stuff - i love the laid back vibe and the keys with the tremelo - tough to do a keys/guitar instrumental that doesn't sound like it belongs on the weather channel during local on the 8's but this has some real personality - love those little guitar breaks around the vox - cool note choices. also like the scratching here and there as well as the tempo - seems a bit faster than "normal" and that works, gives it a more aggressive feel. very cool.

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ktb	ktb said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	weather channel was as far as my musical aspirations went before I hooked up here..lol..now the sky's the limit with being able to hook up with such talented Mj folks. Craig, thanks for the visit. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

damiengh	damiengh said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	Nice Changes Love the changes on this tune and it's whole laid back feeling. Especially like the effects put on the voice, it really adds something. I like your approach to music it's refreshing and it really connects with me. I would love to be in a band like this. Nice work. Check out my latest song called Tea and Scones

ktb	ktb said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	band well we can always do the virtual thing damien! hit me up if you ever need keys or backing trax. Thx for your comment Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Moviz	Moviz said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	Love that Jazz vocal/guitar collab and the vocals give just the right edge on this piece....... it sounds fantastic John the way the guitar and piano have 'married' and combined with the vocal... great beat too and really top collaboration work by Thor.... DL for sure, regards M Check out my latest song called A Soldiers Dream (Remix/record)

ktb	ktb said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	married Maurice, such a nice comment, thank you. I am still in awe of Thor's production skillz. Not sure how all you "over the ponders" get such great mix's :-) Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

lengold	lengold said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	This is wonderful stuff and a definite download, thanks. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

ktb	ktb said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	d/l Len, thanks for taking the time to listen and comment. I appreciate it. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

shavingronaldscar	shavingronaldscar said 145 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	heya great sound on all of this, wow. The production tricks, key-edging included, definitely did it here. And of course the base material is brilliant hehe. really smooth groove, tasty samples. Nothing bad to say here hehe. Check out my latest song called Way Down FIlth

ktb	ktb said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	heya back Joachim, enjoyed our brief chat yesterday. Hope the officious goons don't damper your muse. Screw them eh? make music! Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Barretok	Barretok said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Hey Guys! Sweet guitar and cool vocals...Love the keys. Really cool song. Check out my latest song called ANOTHER STORY

ktb	ktb said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	thanks Bernardo, I appreciate your kind words Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	groove-alicious man, a lot of soul here. excellent composition and the both of you really compliment each other so well. Check out my latest song called One Step Over The Line

ktb	ktb said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	movin to Norway Thor, doesn't know it yet, but I'm moving there to join his band :-) Thx Vic Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Calchas	Calchas said 144 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Yeah boy! A collab with the Mighty Thor... Lucky YOU John! Turned out very nice I think. Two great talents for the price of one. I guess that makes ME lucky too! lol Be well friend! Check out my latest song called Days Go By w/ Relic67 & Andy Mackle

ktb	ktb said 142 days ago (June 18th, 2009)
	mighty Thor The Norse God of 335 Jazz Blues stylings :-) Michael thanks for the visit. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Sigmund	Sigmund said 144 days ago (June 17th, 2009)
	Just my Luck Guys, this is smooth - this flows real nice from start to finish. It is interesting how you did the vocals, Thor. Really cool chord progressions, nice use of instruments throughout. Very enjoyable piece - thanks for sharing this. Check out my latest song called End of a Season

ktb	ktb said 142 days ago (June 18th, 2009)
	progressions sometimes me thinks too many changes can stifle a collab, but Thoddi grew this brilliantly imho Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 143 days ago (June 17th, 2009)
	This is a truly great track- great groove and the guitar playing couldn't be better. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

ktb	ktb said 142 days ago (June 18th, 2009)
	groove Mark, glad you like it. I concur that Thor's guitar work on this, (especially the doubling w/vox) is tres cool Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

kassia

kassia said 143 days ago (June 17th, 2009)

heavy lifting
wow. this is sweet sweet sweet. each piece is a juicy piece of ear candy and put it all together to get a very nice treat. i agree - those vocals doubling the guitar line are excellent. this is just a really great song - and sounds like it wouldn't have been the same without the collaborative efforts of two excellent musicians. well done guys!

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ktb	ktb said 142 days ago (June 18th, 2009)
	sweet Shay, is that you in your icon pic? too cute :-) ! spinning records early I see. Thx for the kind comment Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

SISTERS

SISTERS said 143 days ago (June 17th, 2009)

yes you 2 SHOULD do lots more together...
really cool vocal stuff at beginning - MORE, thor!
you guys sound great together - the meshing of your musical
personalities sounds classy, pro, jazzy, confident, stylish...shall i go on?
8)
guitar at 2:06 mmmm
guitar at 2:33 - more mmmm
:0
john, you support your partners with such thoughtfulness and lack of ego.
that ending vocal was just right - nice job, fellas. you're a solid team of sound!
thumbs up from sis

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ktb	ktb said 142 days ago (June 18th, 2009)
	please go on! :-) you are too kind by far. I think I've stated that before, but your comments are always so thoughtful and confidence building! Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

guitapick	guitapick said 143 days ago (June 17th, 2009)
	Wow... ...really fine spaces...lots of sweet guitar looks...great groove Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

ktb	ktb said 142 days ago (June 18th, 2009)
	spaces Bob, glad you think there's some openess in there. Thor gets props on the production. He took a simple jam and jazzed it up into something I could see playing out :-) Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Bob6stringer

Bob6stringer said 142 days ago (June 18th, 2009)

UR No. 1 (and spinning!) - and deserve it
This tune is #1 on the MJ hit parade as I click to it today, and deserves to be. Everything else fits, jigsaw-puzzle tight. I hear the skaggs element you cite in the intro notes... maybe mix-in a little Peter Green (early-era Fleetwood Mac)? The guitar tone addicted me from the start and the licks remained right in the pocket.

More on guitar: Thor, I just left a pretty long comment in your tune "My Friend" that sums-up my hight regard for your talents there, and here.

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thoddi	thoddi said 142 days ago (June 18th, 2009)
	wow #1:) How cool:) I'm thrilled and grateful of your encouraging and kind comment mr Bob. You mention Peter Green, and I have always been a big fan of him. I think still, I hold him as one of, or even THE guitar player who's is my absolute favorite:) Check out my latest song called Don't tell me what I can't w/KTB and Ingve

ktb	ktb said 140 days ago (June 20th, 2009)
	Peter Green yeah, now that you mention it I totally hear that. Thor's playing covers a lot of my fav'. thanks Bob Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

egobandit	egobandit said 142 days ago (June 18th, 2009)
	wow Dont even know where to start on this one just blew me away. All ill say is great performance by all involved tops in my book Greatness! Check out my latest song called So I been told

ktb	ktb said 140 days ago (June 20th, 2009)
	hey Ego, thanks for taking a listen and leaving such a positive comment. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

dave_b	dave_b said 139 days ago (June 21st, 2009)
	Fantastic track This track has a Steely Dan feel to me, like Aja or Deacon Blues. The keys and guitar work really well together, everyone gets plenty of space without stepping on each other. As a guitar player I appreciate those smooth and tasty licks. Check out my latest song called October Project (2)

Macaudion

Macaudion said 134 days ago (June 26th, 2009)

Groove tune to a tee...
Great piece guys! You have me in a great head-space this early a.m. I'm almost wishing that I was driving to work. I'm thinking I'd tend to wanna have this on reply for the ride! Great driving tune! Somehow, you affect tunes in this way, John! Great guitar work, Thor! Hope you guys do more together! It sounds as though you're meant to be! Love it! Thanks! Dion

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Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 130 days ago (June 30th, 2009)
	2 of my favs I don't see how you could improve on this... seasoned playing all around... excellent producer chops on this too John... Check out my latest song called Good Morning

timothy devine	timothy devine said 130 days ago (June 30th, 2009)
	this is incredible thor shines but the kayteebster always lays down a great bed what a great combo, you 2 i thought for a few measures that Jerry Garcia was playing along in there nice work/ a real interesting tune i will have to give a few listens thanks tim Check out my latest song called Mankind Needs a Change/WoodstockII

paddler	paddler said 125 days ago (July 5th, 2009)
	.. Pleasant,laid back atmosphere - love the spoken track.Enjoyed - RG Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

K.I.S.KISMET	K.I.S.KISMET said 116 days ago (July 14th, 2009)
	puh! AMAZING!! smooth grooves indeed!...i'm left utterly speechless. bravo, guys..BRAVO!!!! ..crawling back in my hole now:P Check out my latest song called haud lux lucis

DWL	DWL said 93 days ago (August 7th, 2009)
	Splendid work! Impressive sound, nicely balanced and some fine playing. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Superstar Shangri-La

Rocha Malhada	Rocha Malhada said 89 days ago (August 10th, 2009)
	hey How'd I miss it? Man you guys really mesh. Kick back and groove on a lazy day (or any day) . - Harold Check out my latest song called Kanun Oud Rock (LIOLI9)

paralax	paralax said 82 days ago (August 18th, 2009)
	lowdown great bluesy feel very soothing nice guitar and keys an all around great callab.love the vocal parts they fit very well. Terry Check out my latest song called let me fly

richard13	richard13 said 75 days ago (August 24th, 2009)
	Well, as you probably know by now, this is sweet! An extremely delicious collaboration. Thank you guys. Check out my latest song called Dancing on the Head of a Pin

FEEL	FEEL said 75 days ago (August 24th, 2009)
	Pro Soundi Crystal clean. Keys and guitar compliment each other. Easy to listen too. Enjoyed. Check out my latest song called Pigs Fly

HolleyHall	HolleyHall said 75 days ago (August 24th, 2009)
	Just my Luck (w/Thoddi) Classic keyboards! Love the guitar solo and bluesy/jazz fusion feel. very nice!! Check out my latest song called Trails of Despair by Mike Lynn

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