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Ronstuff: good stuff. I like the sparseness of it. If I had a bassist handy, I'd do something similar. For now, backing tracks will have to do. FYI, my method is to play it through a few times to get familiar with the backing track (and/or learn the tune if it's a new one on me), and then just record a take. No edits or punches, and definitely not obsessing over trying to get a perfect take.
Wzpsgrxyzpdqwertuiop: I thought this was really good. Good groove, good harmonic choices, good flow. If there were clams, I didn't particularly notice them.
Tommo: another really tasty one. Re: Santana, no conscious imitation on my part, but I've certainly listened to him a lot and that's bound to creep in.
Hep: another great one. If Dick Dale and Robben Ford had a baby, that what s/he'd sound like.
Lawson: Good ideas and groove. I agree you probably need to shed it a bit more to get the form and changes deeper into muscle memory, but the approach is right on. This tune is more about phrasing, articulation, and feel, and much less hip bebop-isms. I like the way you're focusing on that.
Between my two long comments, I think I got everybody. If I didn't comment it's because I missed your post, so point me to it.
John
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03-07-2021 01:23 PM
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warts and all
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Originally Posted by djg
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Originally Posted by John A.
Originally Posted by John A.
Originally Posted by djg
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Originally Posted by djg
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Originally Posted by djg
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Originally Posted by mr. beaumont
i dont know how to multi-quote so thanks to all for the kind words regarding my sloppy mess. i havent played a gig in a whole year now and hardly remember what actual playing feels like.
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Originally Posted by John A.
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Originally Posted by djg
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Originally Posted by kris
Yes, you're right, I felt a little "pushed" by the tempo. It's just the default, but I use Capo! software so maybe I should slow it down a bit.
The backing track is the one Hal Leonard produced to accompany their 2nd Edition (legal) of the Real Book. I like those tracks a lot. They often try to emulate a famous recording of the tune, which is fun.
Your track has me wondering is a bossa or afro-cuban approach to the tune is in my future?
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Originally Posted by John A.
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Originally Posted by mr. beaumont
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For everyone who thinks that I mix too much with the styles, a very swinging version and I feel very successful ...
I changed the setup on the hollow-body guitar, the strings are high, but the sound is clearer.
Box
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Very relaxed and unhurried, kris - enjoyed it a lot.
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Originally Posted by TOMMO
I think playing in different styles teaches me to have a relaxed look at the song.I'm learning to play all the time and it's a pity that I can't play live. It's nice that we can at least play virtually here.
Jazzingly
kris
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Originally Posted by kris
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Great swinging take Kris.
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Originally Posted by lawson-stone
I am aware that old wine tastes better.
Best Regards
Kris
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Originally Posted by mr. beaumont
You are my inspiration for jam. You choose very good songs.
Jazzingly
Kris
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Well, I got up this morning...
... and after trying all kinds of clever jazzy stuff decided to keep it as a simple work song. As I'm not some tortured soul on a chain gang it was quite hard not letting those pretty notes creep in... but at least Jeff won't think I'm lazing around :-)
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Originally Posted by kris
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Originally Posted by kris
For me, the trick is to raise the bridge just right. Too high and all the sustain cuts--that's Freddie Green territory. But if you get right underneath that threshold... To me, it sounds like Wes and Grant Green.
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Yeah, I set my action as low is it can be where I can hit the note as hard as I want and not have it get splatty. Which I guess some folks would find high, but I like DYNAMICS.
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Originally Posted by lawson-stone
Then we can drink old whiskey or young Polish vodka.
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Originally Posted by kris
Getting hung up on rhythms when transcribing
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