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Sorcerers' Duel (with Steve Layman)
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Inspiration from the movie 'Fellowship of the Ring' - Click on LYRICS link for the full story!
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a unique fusion of genres
The music of Michael Duran includes; "Collaborations" Projects with my Soundclick friends that I have had the honor to work with; "Homespun" Solo projects & Covers done at my home. live band recordings; 2000-2004 "The Shop" Heartbreak Highway 3 piece collab/studio recordings with; Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar, Synth, and Bass 1990's "The Knapps Cutoff Band" As Is Studio "open mic" and live recordings with; Marty Nicklin; Bass Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar & Synth Thanks to Nathan Bankston, Ray Garcia, and Chris Kenard for their fine vocals. 1980's "B'wana" salvaged tape recordings from my 80s club band. Dan Buck; Drums & Vocals Michael Duran; Guitar synth & Vocals Ron Olson; Bass & Vocals Bill Kramer; Lead Guitar
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Jazz • Jazz Fusion
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Peak #1
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Michael Duran
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Michael Duran 2007
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December 15, 2007
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MP3 1.5 MB • 128 kbps • 1:41
Story behind the song
Steve and I mixed together all our tricks for this one. We kept this one short and intense to mirror the battle at Khazad-Dum in "The Lord Of The Rings" I patched together the drum track using samples and my Yamaha DD55, then laid in the bass track with my Carvin LB20 to give us some structure. Then I used my Bolt/Stratocaster to do all the guitar parts, while Steve laid in all the great keyboard parts with his Yamaha Grand, and Korg Controller.
Lyrics
The ranks of the orcs had opened, and they crowded away, as if they themselves were afraid. Something was coming up behind them. What it was could not be seen: It was like a great shadow, in the middle of which was a dark form, of man-shape, maybe, yet greater: and a power and terror seemed to be in it, and go before it. It came to the edge of the fire and the light faded as if a cloud had bent over it. Then with a rush it leaped across the fissure. The flames roared up to greet it, and wreathed about it; and a black smoke swirled in the air. Its streaming mane was kindled, and blazed behind it. In its right hand was a blade like a stabbing tongue of fire; in its left it held a whip of many thongs... The Balrog reached the bridge. Gandalf stood in the middle of the span, leaning on the staff in his left hand. His enemy halted again, facing him, and the shadow about it reached out like two vast wings. It raised the whip, and the thongs whined and cracked. Fire came from its nostrils. But Gandalf stood firm. and he said to the Balrog. "You shall not pass!" To his companions, he turned and said. FLY YOU FOOLS!!!
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Alan L Cole
Aug 21, 2014
Awesome piano and guitar solos, great bass and rhythm. Cool ending Maestro! Jazztastic!
Bob Forbes
Aug 21, 2014
This a fine example of Jazz Fusion Michael! Excellent collaboration in a most unique fashion.
Carlo D'Anna
May 14, 2008
Great fusion! Really like this one.
kaufi
Apr 02, 2008
a fantastic song....
bobbywayne
Mar 31, 2008
Love the intro, keys and guitar are great, drum programming is awesome, shame it's so short. Highly recommended!
Kurt Lewis Neufer
Feb 14, 2008
Hello Michael, This is a great track.....I am a Lord of the Rings fan..... Have a wonderful day, :) Kurt
LaughingSkull
Feb 11, 2008
Fantastic.
Ehsan Imani
Feb 07, 2008
greaattt....
Bullet Train
Feb 04, 2008
Cool song Michael!! Has kind of a Zappa feel to it..
joe nickerson
Jan 12, 2008
mike man.. bad but not sad.. that's me.. bad for taking so long to say happy new year and thank you for the love.. but not sad to have finally heard sorceror's duel.. man you play that jazz? that's not samples is it? please say no.. lol.. you is a bad jazz dude michael.. nicky quick better get his butt over here and hear this one.. awesome music my friend.. cheers.. radio station fo sho.. :-)
ALEXIS PATRICK
Jan 01, 2008
P.S.......SORCERER'S DUET is positively great!!!!!!!!
Bill Wright
Dec 14, 2007
Magically delicious! Seeing stars. ;)
Swampman And The Machine
Dec 14, 2007
Coil Jazz Fusion cuz this one is smoking good fun
procks
Dec 13, 2007
Wow,what an awesome tune.Steve and you did a great Job.I can see the black smoke swirling in the air.Give me more of that.
barny
Dec 13, 2007
ohh Micheal i love this type of music and you do it so well....keys sound great and that gutar....wow...this is one of my favourites ....its going right on to my station.. paul
Morten Gjermundsen
Dec 13, 2007
Wow! Very impressive,sounds petty complex.You both did a great job on this one.
Rodrica Rudge
Dec 13, 2007
Wow!! Superb playing, fantastic arrangement! I think you've invented a new genre - power jazz!! This is an incredible track in every way. Adding it to my station right now!
SteveBelong
Dec 13, 2007
This is a really cool and well written piece, great playing my friend.