An experimental jazz/rock track, instrumental.

Jazzy Mood Trio

Old Stone Bridge

"Ray Martini Music Productions presents a fresh take on Steely Dan’s classic “Midnite Cruiser.” With its smooth shuffle groove and signature jazz-rock harmonies, this cover keeps the laid-back vibe of the original while layering in my own keyboard and bass textures. 

It’s both a tribute to Becker & Fagen’s songwriting and a chance to stretch out musically, letting those shimmering chords and pocket rhythms shine in a new light. If you know the tune, you’ll feel right at home — if it’s new to you, welcome aboard the ride."

Midnight Cruiser - Steely Dan Cover

✍️ Write-Up

Ray Martini Music Productions presents: Aja
A lush, atmospheric journey into Steely Dan’s masterpiece. This cover captures the elegance and complexity of Aja with layered keyboards, fluid bass lines, and a touch of jazz-rock mystique. Smooth yet intricate, it’s a tribute to one of the most iconic tracks of the fusion era—reborn with fresh energy and style.

©2025 Ray Martini Music Productions

Aja - Steely Dan Cover

Ray Martini Music Productions presents a cover of “Gaucho” by Steely Dan — a song known for its intricate harmonies, subtle grooves, and biting wit. Martini captures the smooth sophistication of the original while layering in his own touch on keys and bass. With high-quality backing arrangements supporting the guitars, horns, and vocals, this rendition showcases his deep respect for Steely Dan’s craftsmanship while keeping the sound alive and contemporary.

Gaucho - Steely Dan Cover

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Ray Martini Music Productions takes on “Babylon Sisters” from Steely Dan’s Gaucho LP. Known for its hypnotic groove, silky Rhodes textures, and layered backing vocals, this track is a showcase of Steely Dan’s unmatched studio polish. Martini recreates that soundscape with meticulous keyboard work and bass performance, supported by high-quality backing arrangements for horns, guitars, and vocals. The result is a lush, faithful tribute that captures the cool, late-night vibe of the original while putting his own touch on the keyboards.

Babylon Sisters - Steely Dan Cover

The Hot Tub Piranhas at Minglewood Harborside covering Steely Dan's "BLACK FRIDAY" 7-19-25

One Trick Pony - this version is about my struggle to learn Music Theory and how to apply it in my own songs. It only took me 4 semesters of Modern Harmony classes at Rancho Santiago College, and two years of weekly private lessons at $45/lesson, with a music theory expert and Grove School of Music graduate. When it finally clicked, it changed my songwriting world. I can now write songs in any style and have a big palette of devices like secondary dominants, altered chords and borrowed chords, modes, etc. 

Prelude
Knowledge is power
Knowledge is power
Wanna paint my songs
Like Van Gogh's flowers

Knowledge is freedom
Knowledge is freedom
Want more chord choices
And know how to lead 'em

Knowledge is power
Knowledge is power
Wanna paint my songs
Like Van Gogh's flowers

Knowledge is freedom
Knowledge is freedom
Want more chord choices
And know how to lead 'em

Verse 1
Every time I write a song
I try to be original
But in the end
They always sound so typical

Pre-Chorus
I'm writing this in Mixolydian
Trying something new

Chorus
I feel like a one-trick pony
My songs all sound the same
I write one four five, lay down a groove
And wonder what's my very next move

Verse 2
I'm reading a book
Theory for Dummies
The author keeps urging us all
He says it's never too late

Pre-Chorus
Even the mummies could learn 
how to write terrific tomb songs

Chorus
I'm studying hard
To grow my palate
Like a chef who knows garlic
But nothing 'bout shallots

Tired of being stuck and ignorant
Got my big boy pants on
No longer an infant

Bridge
What I need is free for the taking.
Devoting my time.
What a difference it's making!

Chorus (variation)
I won't be a one-trick pony
Where my songs all sound the same
Writing one four five
Laying down grooves
Without a clue of what I can do

Verse 4
I'm breaking the rules
Writing this chorus
My songwriter friends
This is all for us

When we finish a song
And we nail the truth
We can pave this place
It's why we do what we do

I think I'll buy the Beato  book
The money back guarantee is a powerful hook
His YouTube channels like my second home
Rick Beato is the music theory Capone!

Chorus
I'm no longer a one-trick pony
Got to do more of my thing
Thank you for listening
My songwriter cronies

I'm working on a song so I gotta leave

One Trick Pony – v. Jazz/Rock – (Music Theory...4 smstrs of Modern Harmony, + two years privates

Here's something brand new for 2025 if you're tired of all the same old Christmas music.

We Say Merry Christmas

We say  Merry Christmas

This piece of melodic instrumental jazz/rock, features alto and tenor saxes, and an improvised guitar solo. 
After a short keyboard introduction, the main tune is played on alternating alto and tenor saxes. This  is followed by an improvised guitar solo, using the same chord sequence.
Overall, a very melodic and rhythmic piece.
Composed and recorded October 2025.

Complacency

The Birds Have Flown

Data Analytica

From Bradford pubs to Edinburgh home studio, Liam Francis presents... a world of fusion mayhem to tap your feet, smile a little and blow your mind (a bit)..and a new album Road to Providence up soon. Please watch out for it. Please also check out www.m62goddamdirect.com  and/or m62goddam.bandcamp.com

Promoters of any services: I'm not interested and have a team that handles everything I need. Save your time and your account and DO NOT send me messages praising my music, then hitting me up with your offer. 

ONE MESSAGE FROM ME TO MY CONTACT ON SOUNDCLOUD AND YOU WILL BE BANNED FOR LIFE. 

Now that we've got that straight...

I'm a songwriter and musician, have played in bands, play mostly guitar, and a bit of keyboards, but my primary passion is writing songs--creating cool songs that people can relate to. 

I like to write songs that have meaning and emotional impact, but try to also include some humor in them to make it not so serious and heavy. 

I hope you enjoy some of the songs.

Reidmoto

Composer/Instrumentalist, playing Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Keyboard and Guitar.

I am a Boston, MA-based jazz/rock keyboardist and bassist with a passion for creating rich, layered cover song recordings in my home studio.

In my recordings, I bring every part of a song to life, performing all keyboard lines, strings, pads, marimba, glockenspiel, and celesta, while also laying down the bass on many of my tracks. By blending technical precision with multi-instrumental creativity, I reinterpret cover tunes in fresh, expressive ways, giving each song a unique voice. 

Whether exploring intricate jazz harmonies or driving rock grooves, my goal is to create rich, layered performances that capture the spirit of the originals while showcasing my own musical vision.

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