Nicotine deprivation jazz from the open mic...
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Nicotine deprivation jazz from the open mic...
This night marked seven days with no nicotine... I was wired on Prednisone and compensating with rum. Toward the end of the night, I just needed to PLAY... I started throwing random stuff at the band and they came through like gangbusters. I'll tell you what, music can sure be good therapy for whatever ails ya... I did manage to get through the night without bumming any cigs. Am now on day twelve.
http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=10974403
It is a bit ragged, and the band didn't really know it, and I played it way to fast, but it sure was fun...
A Blindboy original.
http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=10974403
It is a bit ragged, and the band didn't really know it, and I played it way to fast, but it sure was fun...
A Blindboy original.
"Throw yo' big leg over me Mama, I might not feel this good again!"
Re: Nicotine deprivation jazz from the open mic...
YEAH.......like I said last time, you get that Casino swinging I sure like you your blues/jazzy style. Also,that was a pretty clear and good recording from the open stage. Are you recording that through a mixer to PA, or just mic'ing the amps into a mixer?
Tytlblues
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BB King
"Notes are expensive... spend them wisely”
BB King
Re: Nicotine deprivation jazz from the open mic...
Thanks tytlblues, glad you liked it.
I am not sure what the actual setup is on our gigs... Michael (the bass player/sound guru) has all the amps miked, running into some kind of mixer/interface, then going, seperately, into the PA, and a computer. I don't remember what studio software he uses. The drums get one mic, the bass is DI, so are the keys, vocals and guitar amps are miked.
From you, that is quite a compliment...tytlblues wrote: I sure like you your blues/jazzy style.
I am not sure what the actual setup is on our gigs... Michael (the bass player/sound guru) has all the amps miked, running into some kind of mixer/interface, then going, seperately, into the PA, and a computer. I don't remember what studio software he uses. The drums get one mic, the bass is DI, so are the keys, vocals and guitar amps are miked.
"Throw yo' big leg over me Mama, I might not feel this good again!"
- VikingBlues
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Re: Nicotine deprivation jazz from the open mic...
Prednisone and rum seems to be a cocktail that suits you! Very impressed with the way you and the band can effectively rehearse a new piece in public and make it sound so much like you've been rehearsing it for weeks.
The speed gives it an edgy quality ... or is it the withdrawl symptoms? Day 12 ... you're doing well.
The speed gives it an edgy quality ... or is it the withdrawl symptoms? Day 12 ... you're doing well.
An improv a day keeps the demons at bay!
Re: Nicotine deprivation jazz from the open mic...
Thanks, VB... actually, I am very glad to get off of the prednisone, it was most unpleasant.
As for jamming off the cuff material like this... there are plenty of mistakes, one can tell that we haven't all played it together before, but the bass player knew the progression, and had shown it to the keyboard player at some point, and the drummer picked up on it fast. I love having a band and a venue where we can get away with this kind of thing. I would rather be a bit sloppy and have spontenaity, than be perfect and soulless.
It was kind of edgy (good description), but so was I.
As for jamming off the cuff material like this... there are plenty of mistakes, one can tell that we haven't all played it together before, but the bass player knew the progression, and had shown it to the keyboard player at some point, and the drummer picked up on it fast. I love having a band and a venue where we can get away with this kind of thing. I would rather be a bit sloppy and have spontenaity, than be perfect and soulless.
It was kind of edgy (good description), but so was I.
"Throw yo' big leg over me Mama, I might not feel this good again!"
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Re: Nicotine deprivation jazz from the open mic...
Sounds like you guys did just fine without me Monday night. From listening to all your Soundclick posts, it sounds like I have a lot of catching up to do.
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Re: Nicotine deprivation jazz from the open mic...
Verrrry cool tune Blindboy; and for never having practiced it with the band, I think it came off swimmingly! Any chance you'd let us know the chords?
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L. Staley
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J. Cunningham
L. Staley
"And there is no excuse for boredom. I can read and listen to music. How could I ever be bored?"
J. Cunningham
Re: Nicotine deprivation jazz from the open mic...
Exactly! Honestly, I don't even think it's sloppy... well played are veeeeeery jazzy.Blindboy wrote:I would rather be a bit sloppy and have spontenaity, than be perfect and soulless.
Re: Nicotine deprivation jazz from the open mic...
I am impressed BB i love the sound and its is very open, and transparent. The "big names" mostly are fore filled with ego's but you can hear that the bands is follow the leader in this
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