CENTER STAGE: Russ and Ralph discuss the art of mixing

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Sticking with the Abraham Wilson theme and looking forward to his new album release coming soon:

I've Been Waiting

Written by Teddie Morrow Produced by Ralph and Russ Terrana

https://youtu.be/B-hCFRTqmdM

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Here is a little more with Smooth in a duet with Nancy Jones.
The song "One More Mountain" I wrote many years ago. My brother would tell me it was the best song I ever wrote. Who knows?
I think it started out to be a song of some love gone wrong. However it seems to be a little darker than some standard song of heartbreak. Something almost sinister going on. Not sure where my head was at during that time. Maybe someday I'll figure it out.

One More Mountain....https://youtu.be/GZyxT5Of2DA?si=U8KvQGEUzup1dinc

Produced by Ralph and Russ Terrana

Monster mix Brother Russ Terrana

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The Sad Clown
Written by: Teddy Morrow
Artist: Abraham Smooth Wilson
Produced by Ralph and Russ Terrana
Mix: Russ Terrana {Who else?}

https://youtu.be/efM5GI1jmzU?si=IKEZefJMFvAkBryR

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Waitin' For My Baby To Call
Written by: Ralph Terrana
Artist: Nancy Jones
Produced by: Ralph Terrana
Mix: Ralph Terrana

https://youtu.be/Pm2ub9iJ4Dw?si=tStiti8FuNuXyXUg

A brief appearance by Smooth.
Nice guitar work: Tom Ayers

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Bump to top. Nancy looking in.

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Chazz is one of those Journeyman Artists who, like the Energizer Bunny, Just keeps on ticking and releasing new music. His latest offering is a remake of the Barbara Lewis song "Hello Stranger" I know we all wish Chazz all the best on this release.
https://youtu.be/KLFtHf4ep4U?si=ONUdVLP8gxVwaxH-

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I am trying something new. This thread will be used for showcasing new talent. Got a song or band you think deserves recognition? Feel free to post it here and give us a chance to listen. Could be fun.

It's always an honor to be acknowledged here on SDF. Here's the latest effort, CD #16 Can't Crush This Feeling, and if you're a Grammy member FYC. It's available where ever you buy music online but for the gang here on Soulful listen to the CD in it's entirety on youTube: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?l..._doGXceh3oNzA1

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Thank you for posting, Chazz. I'm sure all of Soulful Detroit wishes you all the best with the new release.

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Thanks Ralph, Waiting for My Baby To Call - Nancy Jones I like!!!
Thee Sacred Souls - Can I Call You Rose. I got turn on to this during the pandemic, really nice feel, I thought of TOP and Tiera combined. I hope they have that energizer bunny constitution cause I wanna hear a lot more from them!!!

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Good Morning Chazz

Enjoying your new release especially the vocals and the music production.

Nice to hear a different take on several of those classics!

You got a winner with this labor of love.

Much success and blessings!

Abraham "Smooth" Wilson

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Skit Skat

Artist: Abraham Smooth Wilson [With Eva Rasul]

Song: Skit Skat
Writer: Teddie Morrow
Produced by: Russ and Ralph Terrana
Sax solo Roger Eddy

Mix: Russ Terrana


https://youtu.be/MtJ9_GwgZjM?si=R5sxwim8AgtnwrNj

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A point of interest: Eva Rasul is the daughter of Philly Soul legend Bunny Sigler.

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Song:It Only Seems Like Yesterday

Artist"Abraham Smooth Wilson with guest artist Ralph Terrana
Writer: Ralph Terrana
Produced by: Ralph and Russ Terrana
Mix: Russ Terrana

https://youtu.be/KLXuDXG4x7w?si=uaIN0rHryZkCb4EC

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I received a message from a guitar player asking if we had a bridge problem with the acoustic guitar in the song. Something sounded a little off to the guy. Good ear dude, but no bridge problem. Guitar player Tom Ayers thought it might be cool to de-tune the guitar just a very little which would give it a little ¨sizzle¨ in the track. It worked. Sometimes a little herb can be most creatively helpful. Whatever it takes.

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I posted this song a while back. A Christmas song that I post this time of year.

The Holidays
Writer....Teddie Morrow
Artist....Teddie Morrow

Produced by.... Ralph Terrana and Teddie Morrow
Mix.....Russ Terrana
https://youtu.be/ASCdXDi-ynA

Disregard the out of date promos.

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This video has been around for a while but maybe newer members would enjoy it. Seeing my brother's imitation of Berry Gordy makes it worth while.


https://youtu.be/BMt18phyFZs?si=PQnPdMivVDfsFEUi

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Went back in the archives again. This one is Russ and me reliving our life before music took completely over.

https://youtu.be/eANFjXnBiHY?si=Tu5OhTQouPHQaZIQ

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Back to music:
Abraham Smooth Wlison OOOOOOH BABY
Writer: Teddy Morrow Ralph Terrana
Guest solo: Nancy Jones
Lead guitar: Tom Ayers
Produced by: Ralph and Russ Terrana
Mix: Russ Terrana`

https://youtu.be/LP0mJZS3koI?si=ES4nWfbWYUsFUx-l

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Power Of Zeus....... Uncertain Destination
Writers: Joe Peraino Bill Jones
Produced by: Ralph and Russ Terrana
Mix...Russ Terrana
https://youtu.be/vKtVY7WW1Cs?si=utnHtj1zOpL6HJaw

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We recorded this video some years back when I still lived in California. For all you arm chair mixers, pay attention to the Master. My brother Russ.

https://youtu.be/A9uiouUw2PY?si=nkGab81gL1NNWttN