Country Pop EZkeys MIDI
FOR SONGS THAT POP.
A contemporary fusion of country and pop playing styles for piano.
| ADD TO CARTAlready back in the 1970s, artists from around the world started deviating from the traditional mold by incorporating elements of pop music in terms of songwriting, instrumentation and production. It proved hugely successful in reaching new audiences outside the core demographic. Still to this day, chart-topping acts keep pushing the boundaries of what country music is and can be.
This collection of EZkeys MIDI comes with a broad selection of playing styles inspired by a blend of contemporary singer-songwriter and pop in which the piano plays a leading role. Expect timeless elements fused with catchy phrasing, epic hooks and big melodies.
This is the perfect collection of EZkeys MIDI for writers looking to infuse some new ideas into their next batch of songs. Start writing!
- Piano MIDI inspired by modern country music
- Performed by a professional session player
- 4/4 in straight feel with tempos ranging from 85 BPM to 138 BPM
MEET MARTIN HALL.
When and how did you discover your passion for music?
– Pretty early… Perhaps when I started to hammer the upright piano we had at home at the age five or six. That’s some kind of passion I guess! :). I think a turning point, passion-wise, was when I started playing different stuff than the classical piano that my mom wanted me to play. When I started playing in bands and such, 14-15 years old there about.
How come you ended up playing the keyboard?
– I had a piano at home, growing up. Mom taught me at first.
You have recorded several titles of MIDI for EZkeys by now. Explain a little about the process of recording one of these packs.
– I usually start by listening a lot to a playlist of songs. Get a feel of the genre. A vibe. Then usually a couple of ideas tend to emerge quite early. I switch a lot from the different songs/sessions I’m working on in the beginning. Like, if I’m recording a Stevie Wonder-kind-of-thing variation number 3, and suddenly feel like I have the Ray Charles take on this, I instantly open a new session and record the new idea. I find it easier and more fun to work this way – to never stop the creative process. To go with it. Instead of the well-I-really-should-be-doing-this-right-now-approach. And force it. There´s always time to edit/erase/change things up and record variations at a later stage. That’s a different kind of creation I think, like what to add, what to remove, more of this and that, or doing a very sparse take.
Name: Martin Hall
Location: Gothenburg
MORE TITLES BY MARTIN HALL.
Martin has collaborated on several EZkeys MIDI packs over the years, spanning all kinds of styles. Below is a selection!
TUTORIALS & INSPIRATION.
TUTORIALS & INSPIRATION.
A playlist of various EZkeys-related walkthroughs, tutorials and performances.
A playlist of various EZkeys-related walkthroughs, tutorials and performances.
Note: EZkeys MIDI packs do not contain sounds, only MIDI files. Any audio or video demos on this page portray examples of the MIDI played back by EZkeys and EKX expansions.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.
This product requires a working installation of EZkeys 1 or EZkeys 2 to operate.