Practical Standards Grp "In Your Own Sweet Way"

wizard3739 · #1 05-27-2011, 11:54 PM

This will be the thread for our new song "In Your Own Sweet way". I am having a problem getting into my box. net account so it might be a couple of days before I am able to post backing tracks for this song.

wiz

wizard3739 · #2 05-29-2011, 07:06 PM

My boxnet problem was solved. This link is for a BIAB backing track for "In Your Own Sweet Way". It is a realtracks version in the Bill Evans Trio Styles. It has a 4 bar intro and 4 choruses.

In Your Own Sweet Way - Folder Shared from Box.net - Free Online File Storage

wiz

Dazz · #3 05-30-2011, 04:18 PM

ok, I started with this one. Great melody, fairly easy to learn melody quickly and lots of chords (mainly 2 to the bar) but slow tempo so not so hard. Then I tried soloing and it is tough. If I just outline (some of) the chords as they go past it sounds lame and the key keeps changing if you try skimming over sections. HELP!

Kman · #4 05-31-2011, 08:58 AM

Here is my version. I have only heard Wes's take, which is a ballad. I am not too familiar with the song, but here goes:

http://www.box.net/shared/q5oaqk9b1t

mr. beaumont · #5 05-31-2011, 09:03 AM

And I'd say you're channeling some Wes there in your take very nicely. Good stuff.

wizard3739 · #6 05-31-2011, 10:36 AM

Very nice sensitive ballad approach. Thanks for being the first to post your version.

wiz

Jazzaluk · #7 05-31-2011, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kman

Here is my version. I have only heard Wes's take, which is a ballad. I am not too familiar with the song, but here goes:

02 In Your Own Sweet Way.mp3 - File Shared from Box.net - Free Online File Storage

Excellent recording Kman. I really like the way you set the mood and kept it throughout. Gorgeous tone.

andyhoey1 · #8 05-31-2011, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kman

Here is my version. I have only heard Wes's take, which is a ballad. I am not too familiar with the song, but here goes:

02 In Your Own Sweet Way.mp3 - File Shared from Box.net - Free Online File Storage

Very nice KMAN. I really enjoyed that; smooth even tone throughout. Sweet.

Kman · #9 05-31-2011, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dazz

ok, I started with this one. Great melody, fairly easy to learn melody quickly and lots of chords (mainly 2 to the bar) but slow tempo so not so hard. Then I tried soloing and it is tough. If I just outline (some of) the chords as they go past it sounds lame and the key keeps changing if you try skimming over sections. HELP!

Dazz, if you post a recording we can gage where you're at. I would keep outling those chords and play the melody often. There's is a lot of info in the melody, whether it be target notes, rhythms et ... If you're a beginner it's a long process, so don't get frustrated.

Kman · #10 05-31-2011, 12:55 PM

Thanks guys for the kind comments.

sgreb · #11 05-31-2011, 03:27 PM

Gee, looks like I'm the only ine who decided to tackle "You Go To My Head" before this tune... maybe I should switch gears.

Nice playing Kman!

Dazz · #12 05-31-2011, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kman

Dazz, if you post a recording we can gage where you're at. I would keep outling those chords and play the melody often. There's is a lot of info in the melody, whether it be target notes, rhythms et ... If you're a beginner it's a long process, so don't get frustrated.

I have been a beginner for about 6 years. I took up guitar as a middle aged man so frustration is normal/I am used to it. This seems like a tough tune; it helps if I slow it down and break it up into pieces. The Bridge is fine; it is the A section that is tough. Thanks for the offer.

PaulD · #13 05-31-2011, 07:28 PM

Very thoughtful version Kman. You play very tasteful lines.

Paul

Jake Hanlon · #14 05-31-2011, 07:33 PM

Went to office and did this waiting for a student to come by and borrow a book.

I have a jam session tomorrow with some humans and will see of I can play it again then for probably a better version that would be a lot more inspired and not cold on the axe. That being said I'm also moving tomorrow so who knows when I'd get to upload it.

Either way, do what you will with it.

YouTube Video

Reg · #15 06-01-2011, 09:33 AM

Hey Kman... very nice version, and Jake cool as always. Couldn't hear the changes that well and even though I dig your harmonic approach, was hard to hear movement... harmonically. But still dug, thanks.
I'll Post a couple videos, one with Howie's track and one more like I usually play the tune. A little faster swing.. around 220, a medium swing. The tune's an AABA almost re-harm bebop tune...
"A"..1st 4 bars... VI- I maj, or G- to Bbmaj.
bars 5-8 is rally bVI, V, I or Gb, F7, Bb (repeat A)
The bridge is just III to II, Dmaj to Cmaj. not quite typical extended Dom. but similar composing concept and the back to "A".
If needed, I'll also make a video with traditional analysis.
Hey Sgreb... I'll check out "You Go To My Head" and do the same...
Reg

wizard3739 · #16 06-02-2011, 04:34 AM

Here is my take, 4 bar intro, 4 choruses, mostly by ear, still learniing this one. 1st 2 choruses are me comping, last 2 are me trying to improvise.

wiz

http://www.box.net/shared/tir9du0l9h

Kman · #17 06-02-2011, 08:01 AM

I enjoyed it Wiz. You have a nice touch. Some slick comping there too.

Dazz · #18 06-02-2011, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reg

Hey Kman... very nice version, and Jake cool as always. Couldn't hear the changes that well and even though I dig your harmonic approach, was hard to hear movement... harmonically. But still dug, thanks.
I'll Post a couple videos, one with Howie's track and one more like I usually play the tune. A little faster swing.. around 220, a medium swing. The tune's an AABA almost re-harm bebop tune...
"A"..1st 4 bars... VI- I maj, or G- to Bbmaj.
bars 5-8 is rally bVI, V, I or Gb, F7, Bb (repeat A)
The bridge is just III to II, Dmaj to Cmaj. not quite typical extended Dom. but similar composing concept and the back to "A".
If needed, I'll also make a video with traditional analysis.
Hey Sgreb... I'll check out "You Go To My Head" and do the same...
Reg

Thanks Reg! Yes please do a vid!
Des

sgreb · #19 06-02-2011, 12:37 PM

Great Playing Jake. Would've been nice to hear the backing track a bit more to see how your solo juxtaposed against the harmony. Still, I could tell that here was a lot of cool stuff going on. Look forward to the live band post.

Wiz, nice comping off the top. Cool voicings. Your time falls behind a bit after that, perhaps it's just a matter of getting more comfortable with the changes (?). Solo has some sweet lines.

I'm working on "You go to my head" and hope to post in a couple of days. Then I'll tackle this one.

wizard3739 · #20 06-02-2011, 12:56 PM

Kman: thanks, I'm still working on the song for my weekend jazz gig.
sgreb: thanks very much for your comments. I sometimes have timing problems with BIAB but usually do better with live musicians. I don't know why but it seems like getting in a groove is easier for me when I can have eye contact with live musicians.

wiz

oilywrag · #21 06-18-2011, 11:47 AM

This thread seems to have slowed down, are we ready for a new tune ??

Cheers

Tom

wizard3739 · #22 06-19-2011, 03:04 AM

Go for it, Tom!

wiz