Download: https://jonmanness.gumroad.com/l/rejectedloops-motownhorns

Welcome! This is the first sample pack in a series of unused loops that I've produced and recorded. This pack focuses on horn sounds you'd hear from the Motown era. The pack features a three-horn arrangement of trumpet, tenor sax, and trombone with tasty leads, stabs, and background lines. They're recorded in a more old-school, raw type of sound (TG2 preamp, FATSO tape emulation, Singular Audio f48 condenser mic) with little processing and effects.

Specs: Key of E-flat major, 90 BPM. 48kHz/24-bit wav. Most tracks will loop nicely as a two or four-bar phrase, but a couple I let the releases "breathe" for a more natural sound.

These loops are Royalty-Free, but do not repackage or upload loops without my permission. Feel free to tag me on social media (@jonmanness) if your music features these loops so I can hear all the creative ways you’ve used them!

Want more loops? I have some on Splice: https://splice.com/sounds/packs/splice-originals/so_boom_bap_horn_stacks/samples

Want custom horns for your music? Email me at info@jonmanness.com.

Have fun! -Jon

RL MotownHorns 90 RiseToChord Ebmaj

RL MotownHorns 90 BGDescend Ebmaj

RL MotownHorns 90 RiseAndFallAndStab2 Ebmaj

RL MotownHorns 90 RiseAndFallAndStab Ebmaj

RL MotownHorns 90 MelodyEnding Ebmaj

RL MotownHorns 90 Melody Ebmaj

The second single release from Chris Murray's "Classics (featuring Gabe Preston)" which is set to release in January 2025. Inspired by Frank Sinatra's original hit song from the late 60's, this arrangement takes a much more upbeat, smooth jazz approach while still staying true to the initial lyrical content. Life accomplishments are always met with some amount of triumphant highlight, no matter how big or small the circumstance, and for that, every life has a reason to be celebrated to overshadow the regrets. The tempo in this arrangement never drags until the very end, and this version still maintains a theatrical aura backed by numerous horns, flute, strings, and a hard-hitting rhythm section. The vocals themselves have a rhythmically unique flow that is undoubtedly Murray's signature approach to singing while still telling the story that was meant to be told. 
Lead and backing vocals: Chris Murray
Soprano/alto/tenor/baritone saxophones, flute: Gabe Preston
Trumpet: Daniel Spearman
Trombone: Omeed Nyman
Piano: Christian Smith
Guitar: Chris Farrell
Electric bass: Bill Rupp
Drums: Matt Chenery
Violins: Gabe Miller, Vilmé Joselin
Viola: Zebadiah Coombs
Cello: Marcela Reina
Recorded at Boom Room Studios in Philadelphia, PA (2022) and Morningstar Studios in East Norriton, PA (2024)
Mixed and mastered by Glenn Barratt of Morningstar Studios

My Way

The sun sets casting reds and purples into the stratus clouds hanging to the west of the cement platform, and as the Pacific Surfliner chugs down the track to infinity, you hear the opening notes of "When You Hit Camarillo".

When You Hit Camarillo

Lauren O’Connell: Vocals, banjo
Alex Pfender: Piano, vocals
Vikram Devasthali: Trombone
Ulf Bjorlin: Bass trombone
Chris Bautista: Trumpet

Music and Lyrics by Lauren O'Connell
Produced by Alex Pfender
Recorded at Altamira Sound
Engineered by Rob Shelton
Mixed by Alex Pfender
Mastered by Carl Saff

Photography by Alex Pfender

Anyway It's Not That Bad (Acoustic)

Revival

Jazz & blues from Philadelphia arranging classics such as "Summertime" and "My Way" to a modern twist

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Selected Recording Credits:
Cardi B - "I Like It" (#1 HOT 100, Billboard)
Old Dominion - "Young" (WINNER, NBC Songland, S.1 Ep.8)
The Lumineers - "Nobody Knows" (Disney's "Pete's Dragon" Feature Film)

New tracks tagged #trombone