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Name: Buddy Bregman
Comments: Great Trax! Being who I am in the music world, I was curious and must say your trax are amazingly hip and great! Check out my website:
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Name: Matt Traum - PATCHMAN MUSIC, LLC
Comments: I've spent many hours watching and studying your videos. Many guys try to do the one man band thing but none I have seen are anywhere near your level. You are amazing because you can play extremely well and tastefully AND you can make the technology really work well and not sound silly. That is rare.
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Name: Glenn Zottola - international jazz and television recording artist
Comments: In my career i have been very privileged to know and play with some of the great legends in jazz from Benny Goodman to Chick Corea. When i first heard Alan McPike's playing I was blown away. He swings and has great time and always plays with such beautiful taste. Then i heard his writing and was equally impressed with how he was able to use technology and still make real music; something that is rare. On top of all that he is a real gentleman and great guy to do business with. I highly recommend him to anyone that wants the best.
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Name: Robert Rigby - MD Fanfare Records / Ambition Entertainment
Comments: Alan McPike is a truly talented individual. Not only a great pianist but a total musician with great sensitivity and his ability to work with us from the other side of the world and deliver a great album of backing for Mary Kiani's new album was
simply amazing. A brilliant guy - we highly recommend him !!!
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Name: Skip McIntyre, Writer/Performer, Nashville,Tennessee, USA.
Comments: Alan McPike, has done several projects for us and his talent never ceases to amaze ..
His playing equal to his producing abilities are the best we have found in the world.
If you want to know the definition of a musicians musician, Alan McPike is it...
His creations are at times breath taking. On every project he has gone above and beyond
what we expected of him. We have never before found someone of this high level of talent
that has the time to work with the general public...usually a musician of this caliber is grabbed up
by large music corporations and hidden away ...he is an absolute pleasure to work with...
I always look forward with great anticipation to see what he will create...
Skip McIntyre
Writer/Performer
Nashville,Tennessee, USA.
Name: Eduardo
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Comments or Kudos: Hi Alan,
So you think you have great taste in music...Then me too. I share your musical taste and your philosophy. I agree with every Word about musucians, singers and the way to perform. I really love your tracks,specially "Livetrak Trios". The base is amazing and the arrangements GREAT. I don't sing (just a musician)but my wife does and we have a lot of fun with your tracks.
Thank you for your amazing work. I'll keep buying your tracks.
Kind regards,
Eduardo.
Hi Alan,
And cheers for a job well done! You are amazing! All tracks sound awesome! I can’t wait to perform with them. Thanks sooooo much. Have a great weekend – you deserve it.
Joel
Name: Robert
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Comments or Kudos: I have been waiting for you a long time.... your tracks are awesome, I purchased several last week they are not inexpensive but you get what you pay for. Love the arrangements and your sensitive feel, bravo! Great site.
Name: Rhys
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Comments or Kudos: Hi Alan,
I really like the backing tracks I have bought and downloaded from your excellent site over the last couple of years.
I love your background tracks!! I am a big fan of the standards and I could not believe how many I found on your site that I have been unable to find anywhere for years!! The tracks are very professional and great arrangements. I will definitely be purchasing more. In fact, I have a list. :-)
Thank you again.
Name: Rex
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Comments or Kudos: Hi Alan- I have just ordered some backing tracks from you and may I say they are wonderful-thank you.
Name: Lonnie
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Song Request: question
Comments or Kudos: Hello Alan,
I am a great fan of your work and almost use your arrangements exclusively for my solo gigs. Well, recently I am being paired with pianists who I haven't ever worked with who are not necessarily accompanists. Long-winded question, i know. Do you offer charts of your arrangements - not full orchestral - but piano?
Cheers.
Hi Lonnie;
Thanks for the kind words - much appreciated! I just don't have the time to do charts of my arrangements, and I get asked about it all the time.
I'm sure once you get to know one and other everything will fall into place! There's nothing to compare with working with good live musicians, and while the guys are maybe not as sympathetic as you'd like, it is all about learning as you go along too. It's not easy to accompany a good singer actually - some guys it comes naturally to and some guys have to work a bit harder at it.
Sorry I can't be of help this time.
Alan McPike
Name: Steve
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Comments or Kudos: Hi Alan,
Always enjoying singing and playing along to your tracks - so much space to get a good vocal feel and great musicianship.
Name: Cesar
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Comments or Kudos: Hi, you make nice smooth and modern arrangements....old gems sound so modern and new!! Your music arrangements make my gigs new and fresh.
Name: J
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Comments or Kudos: Alan,
I want to thank you once again for these wonderful tracks! There is nothing else like them available, and the audio quality is superb, especially when I fine that I need to change the key of the music in Waves SoundShifter.
Your tracks are the next best thing to hiring studio musicians.
Hi Alan
Firstly I want to say how much I love your arrangements and the fact that you offer big band tracks as the lovely trio style on many of your backing tracks.
You have covered such a vast amount of the jazz standards your site is my first port of call when looking for a backing track as they are always produced to such a high quality sound - I love them!!!
Thank you Alan,
I appreciate all you do – the trax are awesome!
It is such an incredible find.
Name: Lisa
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Comments or Kudos: Hi Alan. I have to say that I love your tracks, they are THE BEST on the internet. Most backing or karaoke tracks are boring and bland, but you really add flavor and fun to your arrangements and as a jazz singer I really appreciate it.
Hi Alan, thank you for your speedy reply. I understand your explanation and appreciate the search tip for the edited version.
Your backing tracks are so well done, I must my congratulate on an excellent product and for keeping the Standards alive and well.
Thx again,
I love your background tracks!! I am a big fan of the standards and I could not believe how many I found on your site that I have been unable to find anywhere for years!! The tracks are very professional and great arrangements. I will definitely be purchasing more. In fact, I have a list. :-)
Thank you again.
Michele
I use your arrangements all the time and I am very happy with them. I am just a hobby-singer but sometimes I sing for public and I have often had compliments on the quality of the tracks. So here I give them to you, the compliments I mean, and thank you for making those great tracks.
Martie
Hi, I just came over your site by accident and was knocked out by the quality of the tracks. I sing with my partner and we both feel the sound you get is amazing as it feels like your playing live.
Name: Alison
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Comments or Kudos: I just wanted to say how fantastic your backing tracks are, especially the Jazz Ville Collection. I will be buying most of them, as the quality is fantastic. You put the others to shame!!
Name: Carlos
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Comments or Kudos: Hello, great Bkng Tracks, I like the sound and music feel.
I want to know if Paypal is accepted as online payment option.
Name: Pete
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Song Request: Quite a few!
Comments or Kudos: Hello Allan
I am an Australian singer based in Hong Kong, a friend of mine directed me to your site.
The feel on some of the tracks I have listened to are just fantastic!
Name: Janet
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Comments or Kudos: I am more than loving the tracks I received today!
The musical arrangements are superior to any other I've found and the quality of the recording is crystal clear.
I couldn't be more pleased! Can't wait to order more!
You responded so quickly and then surprised me by personally attending to my order. I'm impressed!
Thank you so very much!
Name: JAMES
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Song Request: LOVE IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER
Comments or Kudos: HI ALAN HOPE YOU ARE IN GOOD HEALTH. THE SONG OF COURSE IS SINATRA. YOUR ORCHESTRATIONS ARE ALWAYS GREAT AND INVENTIVE
TOP CLASS MUSICIAN.
AN AVID FAN.
Name: Richard
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Comments or Kudos: your trax are exceptional. They have inspired me to start playing professionaly again.
Name: Lou
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Song Request: Desifinado & We've got a world that swings
Comments or Kudos: I really like your products, It's a totally different sound and vibe
Name: Les, Cyprus -
Comments: Wonderful! I can't quite put my finger on it, call it 'feel' or 'soul' or perhaps even 'love' but your tracks always seem to have an extra element that bring them alive.
Name: Toby
Comments: Hi Alan,
Thanks for your quick response, and for sending the complementary tracks. Wow, you are actually from Scotland. Your diverse musicality had me thinking that you were originally from London. Your humility comes through so beautifully. I say this, because of having shopped worldwide for backing tracks, your work overall, is second to none, in my humble opinion, especially your Jazz tracks.You have some subtleties in your beautiful piano playing and arrangements that really enhances the vocalist or instrumentalist that are privileged to use your exquisite files.
Name: Mike R
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Comments or Kudos: Alan has produced some fantastic custom tracks for me over the last couple of years. The tracks are of the highest quality and I would highly recommend standardstrax
Name: Chris
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Comments or Kudos: Standards Tracks are irrefutably the best backing tracks online and Alan McPike at the helm is your guarantee of top class professionalism. Thanks Alan, you're a gem...
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Your tracks are great, I love jazzy versions of well known songs , its really given my act an edge of originality . Thanks
oh and keep them coming !
Hi Alan. The track is absolutely amazing!!!!
This is exactly why i go to you for custom tracks
Because without doubt
You are the BEST in the business
Kindest regards
Martyn
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Hello Alan - I swear you can hear me when I'm singing with you - No other backings come anywhere near..!
Comment: What I love about your tracks is that I often feel as though you are there in the room playing for me. this one was no exception! Thank you!
Name: Peter
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Comments or Kudos: As a starting out singer, I would just like to thank you for the awesome backing tracks that you have produced. With all the useless tracks I've had to plough through on other websites it is brilliant to find someone who creates the tracks that you do. Am currently working on L.O.V.E (Eb to E) and I'm learning buckets about how to sing as well as having a great backing track behind me! Thank you once again!
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Name: Walt
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Comments or Kudos: I have used Standard Trax over the past several years and have never been disappointed in their customer work or their tracks to purchase. Alan's work is always the best and his arrangements of all his songs are five stars.
I found his custom tracks on most songs to be better than the originals. - Alan keep up the great work.
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Working in the entertainment industry for over thirty years now and tried most of the ‘other’ backing track services, I am so pleased I have found Alan McPike's brilliant jazz standards site. The service is second to none especially the custom service, Alan has recently worked on a medley I have used with live bands on ships and in the UKs number one Theatres. Alan’s vast experience in the jazz world has brought this medley to life for me … I am now proud to present this to my audiences! Alan McPike is an awesome maestro. STEVE BARCLAY stevebarclay.com
Bradley Leighton - Internationally distributed jazz/pop flutist, vocalist and long-time single act.
The custom tracks created for me by Alan were uniformly excellent. Work was done precisely to my standards and in an incredibly timely manner. Anyone with specific backing track needs should head straight to Alan - He da man!
Name: Robert
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I love all of the tracks, I especially like "I Made It Through The Rain" you capture the emotion of the song, you should be so proud to have been blessed with your talent. Amazing, truly amazing.
My duo performs everything from the 40's to what is HOT today. I have well over 45.000 Tracks, CDG, MP3..... when we select a background track, we try to listen to all the tracks we have for a particular song, then we pick the best track for a live performance....We perform at venue's that cannot typically afford live musicians so many of the groups us the same "karaoke" song tracks.....My Duo, Voices Carry, features many background tracks by Alan Mcpike and your tracks have separated us from our competition, when we perform American Standards..... bravo....
Name: Katerina
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Thousands of thanks in advance! Your backing tracks are amazing! Specially piano versions in swing tempo! Love those!
Hi Alan
I just wanted to send a note to let you know how much we appreciate your work.
We have previously worked with a live rhythm section.
It has become troublesome to find competent players, and here in the heart of oil country demand for live music has increased.
Recently when we were struggling to find personnel for the band and came up short for a gig I suggested your site to the leader. Not wanting to turn down a job, he reluctantly agreed to give the tracks a try.
Saturday was our"maiden voyage". The General Manager of the hotel was so thrilled he booked us every week and we booked another gig in the bargain! Sincere thanks for your part in making that possible!
We'd like to be added to your waiting list for custom work. Thanks again!
Sincerely
Alan Again thanks for a great job, and we really appreciate all that you do. Your tracks really make the vocalist stand out above the rest. Thanks!
Hi Alan,
Thank you. Just wanted to say, I get so many comments about your arrangements. You do help make my act a cut above the rest.
Keep up the excellent work,
Name: Gilad
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Comments or Kudos: Most of my set is by stadardstrax now it's fantastic. Great service. I am very grateful for Alan and his high standard of service.
Thanks alot
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Alan,
You do such a great job on your tracks. Fine musicianship. So much better than most out there. Great versions, and just thought I'd pass along my thoughts on the matter.
Name: Bob M
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Comments or Kudos: For the past 15 years, I have had the distinct privilege of singing along to a countless number of Alan's wonderfully unique arrangements. Alan's most recent version of "It's All in the Game" is amazing and says it all for me. I have attempted this tune many times over the years but was never satisfied. Alan's latest arrangement of this song now finds me getting complements from everyone. I could say the same thing about dozens more of Alan's selections. His latest GM version of Quando, Quando, Quando is the bomb. From the slower ballads to the uptempo swinging tunes, there is no doubt, Alan's got it going on. Each day I look forward to seeing what surprise is in store for me on Alan's website. Alan's music is heaven sent! With my deepest gratitude and thanks for the best backing tracks on the planet, Bob M.
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Name: merle
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Comments or Kudos: Hi Alan,
I just wanted to take the time while working on some things for my trio to tell you what a true pleasure it is to be able to get the VERY BEST tracks available anywhere right here from you.Alan you are so talented to play and produce these gorgeous arrangements. I wouldn't even consider getting tracks from any body else.Beautiful work. Keep doing what obviously comes from down deep in your soul. Your loyal American friend and fellow musician,
Merle A
Name: Tony
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Comments or Kudos: Alan McPike is a master of musical imagination. The quality of his background trax is of the highest calibre. He has recently orchestrated over 20 songs written by myself for an upcoming musical and has given new life to each of them. I can never praise him too highly.
Tony R
(UK Radio and TV vocalist)
Name: Zara
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Song Request: Miguel Adorn
Comments or Kudos: I was really struggling trying to find a backing track for my wedding (for me to walk down the aisle to). Alan was great - really quick service and the piece came out perfectly. I cannot wait for my friends and family to hear it. Thank you
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When I left the UK for a long term booking in Asia I was without a musical director to produce the songs for my shows, a friend from my cruise ship days told me about Alan McPike of Standard tracks and my troubles were over. Alan’s work is exceptional, if you’re looking for a big bang swing feel that just lifts the atmosphere in a live show then Alan’s works is for you. His prices are great and his turnaround time is always kept. I cannot recommend Alan McPike enough.
Geno DeVille
Star of Geno’s World
Asia’s most popular family fun touring show
Name: Saxy Johan
I have bought more than 200 songs and my the quality of my backingtrack is not un noticed.As a result: 6 gigs a week now in wonderful restaurants playing mainly jazz standards with my tenorsax and vocals. Recently added some more modern arrangements too for the tourist season. More than satisfied! Great job Alan! Greetings from Spain, Johan
Name: Rick
Your tracks are the best of anything that is out there. I don't know how you do it but the arrangements and styles are spectacular.
Name: Rod Christian
Comments: Just In Time original song
Rod Christian. Producer/ Composer/Arranger/ Musician.
I am a seasoned performer/ writer/ producer and recently contacted Alan from StandardsTrax to re-do a backing for me of an original tune I wrote. First of all, Alan was so helpful and got straight onto the task. We communicated throughout the process as to what I required. The end result- a beautifully orchestrated arrangement of my song fully mixed and mastered. Also, individual stems sent and an overall excellent outcome. Price was very reasonable considering the time spent as Alan did more for me than was actually required. Top marks StandardTrax for a job well done.
Name: Don
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Comments or Kudos: I've purchased about a dozen of your tracks. I visit your site regularly looking for my next tune. I especially like the jazz piano trios, and also quartets with B3. Great support playing with plenty of room to take solos. I like your style so much, sometimes I just listen to the tracks for my own pleasure. I scat along developing ideas. Your tracks make me want to get my guitar and just play.
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There is no better source for custom backing tracks than Alan at StandardsTrax.com. I've tried others, but no one can match Alan. His exceptional musicianship and attention to detail is evident in every piece. When I play his tracks, it's like I have my own personal accompanist performing by my side.
Ron, Palm Springs, California
Alan, your musical talents are out of this world, your tracks are outstanding and so professional. Thanks a million for the music you've made for me.
Paul, Northampton
There is only one place to turn to for phenomenal backing tracks. No one even comes close.
I've been requesting Custom work from Alan McPike for many years. I find myself requesting obscure songs that not many singers perform. Alan understands what I'm looking for and comes through with wonderful arrangements every single time. Alan is simply the best!
Robert D, USA
Alan,
I just want you to know how much I appreciate you!
In performing my shows yesterday, it dawned on me just how much your work is in my work. Your charts, as it turns out, supply the music for most of the songs I sing at each show and I am constantly complimented on the "musicians" comprising my background music. Not only do you select the best songs to arrange but you arrange them in a way that is unique and not done by anyone else. You are my “go~to” guy whenever I want a new (old) song to sing and I am in awe of you. There is no one out there that compares and in realizing I have been buying your tracks for so many years, I have yet to send you a simple, “Thank You”!
You have made a big difference, Alan and so I say, thank you. Thank you for sharing your gift and I look forward to whatever you come up with next!
Kym
"I submitted a custom order for Alan to create some jazz trio tracks, and he did not disappoint! I gave him a few basic requests, but otherwise he had free reign on the arrangements. What he came up with was exactly what I wanted! He made the few changes I wanted quickly, and everything went smoothly. I highly recommend him!"
Rachel, London
Name: nigel
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Song Request: original sound track
Comments or Kudos: i contacted Alan a few weeks ago and asked him to come up with my idea for a track to my original song.I have to say he has done a brilliant job..simply outstanding..i cannot recommend alans serviced highly enough.
www.nigelentertains.co.uk
Alan is fantastic to work with and he is extremely talented. He is open to input and does his best to achieve the desired results. His timelines are accurate and he is quick to respond when there are questions. I highly recommend using Alan for any need. The end product is high quality and can be sued for any situation, including recording and professional performances.
Thanks for all the hard work,
John, MO, USA
Name: Alexander
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Comments or Kudos: Dear Alan! I was always impressed by the quality of your backing tracks and your recent arrangement of the original song was absolutely brilliant. Cannot thank you enough! Alex
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Name: Robbie Darin
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Comments or Kudos: I have been using StandardsTrax for many years now and have purchased many tracks, covering a number of different genres all of which are of exceptional quality. So, I had no doubts when I recently engaged Alan to create a new theme tune for my act.
Starting with just a few pointers and a couple of ideas around a key and tempo, Alan perfectly captured the mood and feel I was looking for and created a number of edits, intros and outros in two different styles - a main theme and a slower theme.
This was all done very quickly over just a few days and I had plenty of opportunity to listen to the demos, comment and provide feedback.
The results were outstanding and I was very pleased. Excellent work and at a very reasonable rate too... in fact, better than I expected!
I have no hesitation in recommending Alan's work and will continue to do. I am also happy to be contacted directly to discuss any of this.
Keep up the great work Alan!
Thanks
Robbie Darin
June 2020
www.robbiedarin.com
Name: Michael
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Song Request: Kudos
Comments or Kudos: MIRACLE WORKER!
Alan,
The two custom arrangements you created from the limited information I sent you surpassed all expectations- by far!
I honestly did not think my request would be possible to accomplish.
Somehow, you filled in all the missing pieces with the most gorgeous, full-bodied accompaniment that is absolutely thrilling to listen to and sing with.
Your work stands alone in your field as all your songs tell their story with the appropriate nuance musically.
With your personal touch they maintain a sensitivity to the lyric and build dynamically as the story comes to an unforgettable finish.
Thank you again for the amazing work.
Michael
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Name: Bob
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Comments or Kudos: I have purchased many of Alan's songs over the past two decades. Alan continues to make the most creative and highest quality backing tracks in the world. I've yet to see anybody do a better job. He can bring to life any piece of music with his fresh arrangements and orchestrations. I will continue to use Alan for all my custom work. As Carly Simon says, "Nobody Does it Better! "
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Name: Dorsey
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Comments or Kudos: Alan, you know I've been with you for many years that a can not tell when I discover your site. You never disappoint and you arrangement are stella. Great thought and class goes into you product. The times now have created some restrictions on gigs available but, I have not miss a beat because of you. Just wanted you know how you have keep key career going and I have so much fun watching my audience respect for my talent and your arrangement. Thank you !
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Name: Adrian McLeay AKA Dame Fawn Denier
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Comments or Kudos: I am a cabaret drag artiste and wanted an original song to be included in my act. I simply tapped out a basic melody and provided a short description of how I wanted it to sound. Alan has created something way beyond my expectations. He understands the nuances of every instrument and has made a recording so authentic nobody listening would believe they weren't hearing a live band in action. I also tasked Alan with creating three other backing tracks and they are phenomenal. Thank you so much
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Name: Keith T
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Comments or Kudos: Hi I was a professional singer for 30 years but I only sing for pleasure now. I must say you produce the best backing tracks of all and I've tried quite a lot. Yours are the only ones with an authentic live feel and are obviously constructed by a highly professional musician who understands what is needed. Well worth the cost.
Name: Tracei
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Song Request: GIVE A LITTLE LOVE THIS TIME custom track
Comments or Kudos: Standards Trax is my go-to website for perfect innovative, creative jazz and any other genre standards backing tracks - unique and treasured facility providing singers with the very best in accompaniment for our performances. Alan McPike is truly a master of music, we are so lucky to have him in the world, with his remarkable talents and the Standards Trax website.
Name: Al Abbott Pianist/Vocalist Rhode Island, USA
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Comments or Kudos: I never cease to be amazed at the quality and subtle taste that Alan brings to every custom track I have ordered. By far, his tracks are superior to any others I have heard. He brings a "human" feel to the music he creates. Keep up the great work Alan. I'm not only a customer, but also a die hard fan.
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Name: Gina
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Comments or Kudos: Alan's catalog of songs and arrangements are top notch. I think of a song, check his website, and there it is!! What great taste he has. And I love his playing is heavenly! I get so many compliments when I use his gorgeous backtracks for restaurant gigs. I'm so glad I found him-thank you Alan!
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Name: jason
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Comments or Kudos: I've been using Alan's tracks for years and recently needed a couple of custom jazz tracks doing. He's done a fabulous job on some extremely difficult arrangements. Highly recommended for any music genre.
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Name: Bob
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Song Request: 25 Anniversary
Comments or Kudos: I have been purchasing backing tracks from Alan for the past 25 years and the arrangements are still as amazing as ever. Alan's latest renditions of Old Cape Cod and Puppy Love are over the top. I am grateful that Alan's talent brings such happiness to so many when our world needs it most. All the best, Bobarino
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Name: Phil
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Comments or Kudos: I have used StandardsTracks for many years now and Alan is certainly a true professional and the service is always second to none. I have just had some custom tracks made from sending in the music scores and he has produced the songs perfectly. Thank You Alan great job and good value.
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Name: Bridget
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comments: I’m really happy with the three backing tracks Alan’s created for me so far. As an arranger and multi-instrumentalist he’s transformed basic recordings of my original songs into professional backing tracks I could never have imagined or created myself or with a band.
Name: Sarah
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Hi Alan
I have been buying tracks from you for about ten years now and am always happy with them.
I sang at the food festival at Blenheim Palace at the weekend and l used some of your new tracks including Flowers and Don’t Look Back in Anger and just wanted to let you know that lots of people came up and commented on the quality of the tracks and what great versions they were!
Over the years l have become very fussy about where l get my backing tracks from because l can’t stand the “plinky plonky” sound that most seem to have! Yours have always been great and l always forget to let you know!
Even the acoustic jazz band who were playing at Blenheim commented on the quality of my backing tracks, so l thought you should know that the professional sound and arrangements don’t go unnoticed
Many thanks and please don’t stop!
Name: Stan
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Comments or Kudos: Hi Alan, It's been a while since I've communicated with you. I am a Jazz vocalist and sax player. I just ordered ninety tracks and didn't want to pass up the opportunity to share a few things with you and thank you for the impact you've had on my career as an entertainer. I have been a customer for over two decades and have benefited in many ways musically and personally. Your love of this music is contagious. It has motivated me to pursue the knowledge and history of this music and share it with my audiences. They love it. I always get favorable comments for the insights and stories I share. Last year I got a few Piano tracks. I had mostly avoided them in the past. That decision was mostly out of ignorance as I recently discovered. At the right time and the right place those piano tracks are immensely impactful. They bring a sense of intimacy to a performance that I had not previously experienced. I can't wait to introduce these new ones this year. My audiences are always eager to hear what I going to do next because they know it will be fresh and new. I was doing a private party for a group of people who are involved in promoting the arts, in some cases nationally. The hosts have a number pieces of art work all over their home. He asked me to perform something special
and gathered all the guests to the main room. The guests included a woman who has performed internationally in many top venues and with top performers. With that setting in mind, I chose the song "A Portrait of Jennie". It was the perfect choice and you could hear a pin drop. That kind of experience has often been repeated. It's because of your vast catalog. A good friend has been able to attend a few of my summer patio performances at a local restaurant. He is a Steinway artist and has performed all over the world. I did a few of the piano tracks that evening and he was completely blown away. He said the accompaniment was incredible. There are many new backing track sites coming out constantly as more musicians are turning to them. I do use a few others for certain styles. But Standardstrax remains my main source for quality backing tracks. My comments here are just the tip of the iceberg of what I have been privileged to experience. Thank you. Stan
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Name: hilary
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Song Request: Testimonial
Comments or Kudos: Standardstrax is amazing. The arrangements,instrumentation,musicianship - and the customer service. Fast, easy to use. I am very happy with all the tracks I've purchased over the last several years. Keep them coming!!
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Name: Richard
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Comments or Kudos: Stadardstrax are easily the best custom backing tracks on the web. Alan has created a lot of trio backing tracks for me these last few years, me a tenor sax player, and they've all been excellent, several steps above anything else I've heard. His latest created track - I can't help it - S Wonder - is a terrific trio version of that Michael Jackson classic.
Name: Jackie Colada
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Song Request: Custom Christmas Songs
Comments or Kudos: Working with Alan has been an absolute pleasure! I requested jazz trio arrangements for a few classic holiday tunes, each with specific key preferences and a particular structure in mind. Alan delivered beautifully, capturing the timeless essence of each song with just the right amount of swing and sophistication. I highly recommend Alan. His artistry has brought these holiday classics to life, and I can't wait to perform them.
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