July 2026 Challenge Response – Sunjamr Steve

[sunjamr]

I asked myself, what genre of music makes the most use of “space”? The first thing that popped into my head was Techno, and then maybe Reggae Dub. So I wondered, could I start a song in Techno mode, and then morph it into Reggae Dub? It seemed possible. And lately I’ve been trying to upgrade my Logic Pro skills, so this seemed like a perfect challenge for me this month. To help identify where I have left some space, I have labelled it “Space” in the video. And as a special bonus, in the middle of this project, my good neighbor Dave the Bass Player popped over and we just did some improv for the Reggae Dub section.

Sunjamr Steve

[Brendan G]

Great job. You diffinatly hit the brief. I could see and here the space.

[Denise]

I want to learn to play the bass guitar…or to have a neighbour like you, who could help me out with the bass part!
I like your experimenting with space and how you moved from Techno to Reggae dub. Great percussion and keyboard rhythm parts. That lead melody sounds nice!
It is my aim to create my own backing tracks. Thanks for the inspiration.

More Blues!

[Richard G]

Steve, If I was Chief Production Director at Sony Music, I’d say you were hired. Loved all the creative parts which merged nicely together towards the finale.

Richard

[Werner]

Great stuff, no question about it. I really love your post. I admire your creativity—I could never pull that off. Awesome.

The video that goes with it is also really well done!!!!

Thank you so much, Werner

[Mike W]

You certainly achieved what you tried with morphing two genres. I couldn’t figure out how that would work until you showed us. Plus you provided plenty of space. Great production all round. Are there any instruments you don’t play?

[Ben C]

This was brilliant!!! I loved this from start to finish. Not what I expected to see at all.

It’s inspired me to give logic pro a go, although unsure where I’ll find the time

Nicely done

[wannaplayblues]

WOW – that was a whole production! Amazing!

"I hear you talkin' son, but you 'aint sayin' nothin'" - Will McFarlane quoting Muddy Waters hearing a really fast guitar player

[charjo]

Love how you get the maximum creativity out of your gear, Steve. Awesome job on the techno stuff.
I was left wanting for the “leisure wear space” though. Your neighbour is forever immortalized as Dave the Bass Player.
John

[Bill]

Love your creativity and whimsy Steve. Lots of fun was had making this one I’m sure, and cool to hear guitar in a techno setting.

[JoeD1]

Another nice submission from you Steve.

Joe

The sight of a touch, or the scent of a sound,
Or the strength of an Oak with roots deep in the ground.
--Graeme Edge

[AndréM]

Very nice Steve.
Lost of space.
I like the reggae part the best.

AndréM

AndréM

[James B]

This is a fun listen, Steve. Very creative approach to the challenge. Love the music and video production.

James

[Alan L]

Love the creativity. You have a real knack for cultivating themes and melodies.

[Michael Krailo]

Loved that transition from ultra space to ultra Dave on bass. That was a catch tune. Steve dun did good on this one.

Go slow and practice correct technique, and your abilities will dramatically improve.

[Michael L]

Hi Steve, I really enjoyed this. I love your creativity and how you jump into all different styles of music. Pretty cool that your neighbor could jam with you. Irie, mon!!

[JoLa]

Techno that morphs into Reggae Dub??? Those were foreign terms to me until I watched your video and LOVED it! Your creativity knows no limits! You play all the instruments as if you did that your whole life, and you have a great knack for melodies, too. So lucky to have a bass playing neighbor, what a fantastic collaboration – and yes, with plenty of required space!

🎸JoLa

[Martin W]

That’s a fine overall production, so creative with all the instruments, and clever how you merged the two styles .
I like your use of space around that sweet melody , the bend at around 1.51 was a standout.
Dave on the bass was a fine addition, to the Steve band !

Martin

[Wayne Nunez]

Great stuff very diversified, I get a feel of Pink Floyd and Bob Marley playing in the same band!

[Manfred M]

Our studio wizard has struck again. And this time with a little help from the neighbor.
Great production, Steve. It’s relaxing and chilling at the same time.
I love the reggae rhythm.
And the space you leave allows your music to really breathe beautifully.

Take the chance to meet your AM friends on Zoom.
The next Meetup will take place in October

There will be a detailed announcement here in the forum a few weeks before.

I look forward to meet you.
Manfred

[Catherine Arsenault]

Sunjamr that was awesome great work great submission!!!!

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