Thursday, November 30, 2023

New Release "Atlantic Avenue" A new jazz tune composed and performed by Jim Baugh Virginia Beach VA 2023

 This certainly was a fun one to produce. Inspiration was from having a cup of Java and people watching by the boardwalk in Virginia Beach near King Neptune.

Godspeed.

JB

Audio: Recorded in one take, Mermaid Bay Studio Virginia Beach VA. Piano Yamaha KX88 with a Roland JV1080 Synth module. 64 voice piano patch / sample. Mastered in Adobe Audition.

Video: Aerials filmed by Jim Baugh FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Airman Licensed. Edited in Premier Pro with custom luts (original). Some video appears courtesey Solid Structures Virginia Beach VA.


" I just listened/watched your new song, and got to tell you that some things are a constant in life. And one of those things is your ability to "shred" (as we guitar players call it) on the piano, all while making it look easy. You are, and always have been an amazing and talented musician. Keep it rolling!"

~Bob Breckencamp
Lead guitar Toney Jackson Band

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Having a morning coffee in the studio, catch on Facebook Michiel Bortslap "Liked" Atlantic Avenue. Well, about fell out of my studio chair. Bortslap is one of my top favorite Jazz pianest in the world right up there with Lyle Mays. Michiel has also done extensive work with two of my favorite musicians, Gino Vannelli and Bill Bruford, who we were fortunate enough to host him on Jim Baugh Outdoors TV.

If you like piano music, definatley check out Bortslap. His playing with Gino / duo on Brother to Brother, is awesome and definatley worth checking out. Link Below
JB

Jims Rig: Kx88 with JV1080. Adobe Audition



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From around the Globe:


New Release “Atlantic Avenue” composed and performed by Jim Baugh

DECEMBER 10, 2023 BY WAYNE CREED

Renowned composer, musician, and photographer Jim Baugh has once again graced the music scene with a soulful masterpiece, “Atlantic Avenue,” a captivating new jazz work.

Baugh, celebrated for his musical prowess and inventive compositions, showcases his talent and passion in this latest release. “Atlantic Avenue” is a harmonious blend of melodic jazz elements, transporting audiences on a musical journey along our beloved Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

“Creating ‘Atlantic Avenue’ took seven months,” shared Jim Baugh. “It feels good to finally have it ready.”

The tune, a testament to Baugh’s artistry, is accompanied by some of Jim’s gorgeous drone footage that truly captures of love of the VB Oceanfront.For updates, further releases, and more from Jim Baugh, visit him on his Facebook page here.

Read Online here

On You Tube

 

Ernest Mathewson

Congrats Jim!!


Devika Pillay
Awesom Jim Baugh. You’re blessed with great talent.

Cliff Middlebroo

Great talent Jim and excellent work on this song. Thanks for sharing

 

Julie O Phillips

Nice Jim!

 

Dolapo Oladejo

My oh my.... That was a gorgeous Jazzy piano session! I totally enjoyed this! You nailed it right in! Thank you for sharing this brilliance! Quite soothing as accompanied by the cool visuals. Very well done 👍

 

Gary Gillam

HA! No more jib arm for you. Fun stuff!

 

Dave Miller

Nice piece Jim. Happy Holidays my friend.

 

Chris Jacobson

Amazing work all around JB 🎶🎵 Congratulations !!

 

John Blouin

Great Job..!!

 

Kimberly Lane Ellis

Very cool!!

 

Marty Nolan

Beautiful piece. Follows the vibe from the “avenue” and balances the hustle and bustle with the relaxed side.

 

Andrew Dolphin

Excellent Jim, clearly professional level. Perfect camera position too.

 

Zoltán Jakab

Great harmonies! here and there it reminds me of Chick Corea. Bravo.

 

Mike O'Brian

Very very good and on different level. However, is it my ears or the mix panned mainly to the left?

 

Peter Wells

Very impressive! Jim Top Notch From Start To Finish Musically And Visually.  A Labor of Love and Commitment. A Lot of People Don't Realize What Goes on Behind it All .

 

John David Lawson

Wow. Great composition played with mastery and excellence. Just fantastic. The marriage of sound with visual is perfect. An effervescent offering!

 

Nic Evans

Yea love it goes really well with the video very cinematic classy.

 

Susanne Waldbrunner

WOOOW, there was a great variety of melodies in this wonderful composition. Fantastically played. It was nice to see the dancing fingers at the beginning and the great video. Top notch! I love it! Bravo!

 

Mark Ryan

Hi Jim. This is mighty fine work you have posted. Very impressive. Let's see more 🙂

 

James Mick

Animated, energetic, interesting, diverse!

 

Tom Hendricks

Really loved that! That was energetic spirited and fun! Well played too! I'm glad Zoltán got to hear it.

 

Alan Petterson

Very original and interesting melodic progression and so well played.

 

Jim Quinn

Yes this has the character of a theatrical piece from Broadway,

with dancers doing the thing, fabulous playing Jim, really good


Rich Everman

Jim Baugh I have a Yamaha DX27 that looks similar. It has a voice 'B3 Tease', reminds me of the 60's music. It has lots of pianos but none of them sound like this. Must be the operator. 😃 Great tune my friend. I mainly use my DX as a midi lately. Thanks for sharing


Ray Cochrane

Sounded like an overture for a musical...well done.


Peggy O'Hara

Beautifully done.


Kyle Hicks

i’m a drummer here in hampton roads hit me up

Christoper Ward
Awesome video work!

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Monday, November 27, 2023

Ben and Jim flying the DJI Mavic Mini 2 SE in the Rockies 2023

Got to say, fell in love with this little drone. My son bought it and has been filming some awesome footage in the greater Denver area. On a recent trip we went up to the Rockies and had a blast with it. Great little drone, may be adding it to my own drone arsnel!

DJI Mavic Mini 2 SE

Kenosha Pass / Colorado Rockies

Lakewood Colorado


Saturday, November 18, 2023

First flight Mavic Pro 3

Flew the new Mavic Pro 3 this week for Solid Structures. Broke her in on a few of my fav spots in Virginia Beach, yall may recognize some spots. Amazing drone, the 3 cameras is a game changer for us aerial producers. Will be using this beast for Solid Structures many installations, pools, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, you name it. The night mode is also very good. Cheers, JB