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Peter C has picked one of the all time great vibe/groove tunes this week.
A classic example of a modal tune which on paper is "easy," but there's lots of both possibilities and "handle with care" moments in this one. FUN STUFF. Everybody better jump in on this one.
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04-29-2021 03:23 PM
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This was an old fav at jams in and around Barcelona when I lived there back in the 80s and 90s and an ideal vehicle for people to jump in and out, go for a beer, then jump back in (unless they were a bass player or a drummer).
Depending on how you feel, (or the influence of beer), you can basically blow a Fm blues over this (carefully choosing your notes, paying attention to the b5 over Db7, etc.)* OR, you can go as outside as you wish. I'll probably try to do something in-between when I get some time at the weekend.
*I actually don't remember how I treat the (supposed) Dm7 - the lick in the head is still Fm blues and AFAIR a straightforward D dorian may not be the best option. YMMV.
Have fun. Cheers!Last edited by Peter C; 04-29-2021 at 07:13 PM.
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Well, I had a little time between work and making dinner, so here goes nothing...
I haven't played this song is AGES! Forgot how fun it was.
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Pretty slick Jeff, that lick at 1:37 was downright gnarly!
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... gone for a beer...
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Good call, Peter - love this tune.
Great mix between modal playing and classic blues licks, Jeff!
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Decided to go weird on this one... Also, my son was undeterred by my sideways glances and walked into the shot to putter around in the kitchen. So I turned him into a blob, which enhanced the weirdness.
Last edited by John A.; 04-30-2021 at 08:28 AM.
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Wild ride! Getting a definite Larry Carlton vibe here, which is pretty much always good in my book. Great tone, energy, sick lines...enjoyed this very much.
Originally Posted by John A.
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My thought as well. Not my favorite style but well done, John. Originally Posted by mr. beaumont
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Yeah! Nice and greasy, just how I like it. Originally Posted by mr. beaumont
I was hoping to get more of a Scott Henderson/Jeff Beck vibe, but I can't actually play like that, so I'll take Carlton if I can get it.
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John -
So does your son reckon you're one cool daddy?
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If bemusement and eye-rolling signify that (he's 15), then yes. Originally Posted by ragman1
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Alright: a quick and dirty one:
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And just because it's fun:
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This needs sixteenth and triplet runs but, since I'm limited, you'll have to make do with alternate notes, not too crazy.
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Nice melodies, ragman!
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I really like your feel on this one, nice job Originally Posted by TOMMO;[URL="tel:1118281"
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Thank you! Originally Posted by Triple_Jazz
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Cantaloupe Island
Sco Mode
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Comins GCS-1, ME80, Little Jazz
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I don't usually play like this any more, but it was fun. Definitely not for purists.
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Nice fun take, John A. I have a daughter of the same age and she will quite nonchalantly walk into my office asking for "funds" (20 bucks) while I'm engaged in an online meeting. Gotta love 'em. I actually dug my trem bar out after seeing your clip, but it was getting late here, so desisted.
Some nicely phrased lines there Triple_Jazz.
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Here's one with some harmonic variations that my bass player buddy came up with!
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Good stuff!
TripleJazz: good chops - maybe a bit hectic?
rp: some cool blues moves and very moody melodic ideas.
PeterC: sounds like SRV is tackling a Herbie Hancock tune (in a good way) - good fun.
Ron: very cool and funky.
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So I listened to some clips, looked over the chart, and decided to shoot my first reading of the tune. Mistakes and all.
Spontaneity is greatly over-rated.
REPOSTED: This time I have actually tuned the guitar.
Observations and advice are appreciated.
Last edited by lawson-stone; 05-01-2021 at 10:05 AM.
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