There are 3 styles of the Rumba Guáguánco pattern: this one originates from the Cuban province of Matanzas (to the east of Havana).
“Rumba” is a Spanish term for a gathering of musicians, singers & dancers (what West Africans refer to…
Part of the Sunny, Sorta project.
Music & Lyrics written by Angie Fights Crime.
there's a bomb in the back
as we head down the tracks
but we can only go so fast
there's a man on our trail
pack of dogs with no tails
this kind of excitement…
I hijacked Norbert Oldani's excellent piano improvisation and add some guitar to it.
His original is here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5150711/PianoI911.mp3
Vocals, bass and acoustic guitar by Dave Tanner.
Drums, keys, lead guitar studio production by Aaron Crawford.
Recorded and mixed Sept. 6 and Sept. 13 at Resistance Recording. Engineered by Aaron Crawford
from the album "Sunny, sorta…
i was debating between choosing this one or last confession...i'm glad i didn't pick this one after...i couldn't have have done this good of a job...excellent
Chris sent me the the track this afternoon and i took to it straight away and threw it down the cellar to see what would happen and Frankie Zee quickly scribbled the lyrics and Reg sang it or should i say spoke it straight in one take because…
I was thinking about Haiti...
i don't know what to say
i don't know how to feel
when i'm way over here
and things are going well
my house is standing still
my friends are still alive
the smell of spring is in the air
and i just can't connect…
Johnny stone came down this morning for the choirs Practice session in the Cellar for tomorrows service at the Church of Reg where the Cellar choir will be performing this Zep Classic, there all in there Elvis, Jim, killer Lewis, John, Bob and…
There are 3 styles of the Rumba Guáguánco pattern: this one originates from the Cuban province of Matanzas (to the east of Havana).
“Rumba” is a Spanish term for a gathering of musicians, singers & dancers (what West Africans refer to…
There are 3 styles of the Rumba Guáguánco pattern: this one originates from the Cuban province of Matanzas (to the east of Havana).
“Rumba” is a Spanish term for a gathering of musicians, singers & dancers (what West Africans refer to…
@Bee: Yes, these traditional patterns frequently have a melody of their own, and while it can be varied to some degree, an audience familiar with the pattern (and the dancers) expect to hear that melody.
Otherwise the percussionist had better be playing behind some protective chicken-wire!
There are 3 styles of the Rumba Guáguánco pattern: this one originates from the Cuban province of Matanzas (to the east of Havana).
“Rumba” is a Spanish term for a gathering of musicians, singers & dancers (what West Africans refer to…
Killer Chris. It should be played on a rooftop, really loud into the streets below. Kind of like the solo in "the crow"...just not as cheesy ...and in 19 edo ;)
There are 3 styles of the Rumba Guáguánco pattern: this one originates from the Cuban province of Matanzas (to the east of Havana).
“Rumba” is a Spanish term for a gathering of musicians, singers & dancers (what West Africans refer to…
@Tess-...I love the declaration "First" here on A.T....it always makes me laugh.
@ Norm- love it. I like the panning as well, and also love the complex pattern build, especially toward the middle. First class A+ percussion.
My contribution to the Angie Fights Crime album "Sunny, Sorta..." AFC wrote the lyrics and chords, then gave me free reign to do what I wanted from there.
I tried some very out of character things with the guitar. I think they worked…
performed by Jon Freeman
from the album "Sunny, sorta..."
between you and the moon
and the road behind
I’d sleep in the hay every day
a small comfort I’ll find
between you and the moon
and the horses come crashing
as you hide in the…
This is my contribution to the Angie Fights Crime project titled "Sunny Sorta"...." It's 12 songs written by A.F.C. and performed by 12 different artists.
I chose Honky Tonk Prison because I knew it would rock and roll :)
So CRANK IT UP…
There are 3 styles of the Rumba Guáguánco pattern: this one originates from the Cuban province of Matanzas (to the east of Havana).
“Rumba” is a Spanish term for a gathering of musicians, singers & dancers (what West Africans refer to…
Now where have i put those Dancing shoes....i best polish them for this little beauty....arrr shiny shoes and Norms percussion you just cant beat it.......aaaaaaarumba.....aaaaaaaarumba.........aaaaarumbaa.....1234......back 234.....
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exciting music, love to listen to the "melodies" evolving in it
Very strong, very fine!
Tenderly done - magical.
love the use of the uke and great vocals main and backing.....throughly enjoyed....
An original enjoyed the contrast between the instruments and both well played.....bravo
i was debating between choosing this one or last confession...i'm glad i didn't pick this one after...i couldn't have have done this good of a job...excellent
haha..me first! Then again you could be wrong.
Wow! You touched my heart... Beautiful song Anthony... Keep on! :) - Rosalie
This one's perky Reg! Some choir you have, yeah, I fancy your church, sounds a great place!
Well, you can be in full view then!
I love your picking! Such a great song.
Oh dear, what a sorry sight! The very bassy notes at the end are emotive, they are like hopelessness.
@Bee: Yes, these traditional patterns frequently have a melody of their own, and while it can be varied to some degree, an audience familiar with the pattern (and the dancers) expect to hear that melody. Otherwise the percussionist had better be playing behind some protective chicken-wire!
Ha ha, I can hear a melody!! Oh this is great! Go on, make 'em sing Norm!
Killer Chris. It should be played on a rooftop, really loud into the streets below. Kind of like the solo in "the crow"...just not as cheesy ...and in 19 edo ;)
@Tess-...I love the declaration "First" here on A.T....it always makes me laugh. @ Norm- love it. I like the panning as well, and also love the complex pattern build, especially toward the middle. First class A+ percussion.
Tight!
Fantastic album.
Get out of town!
Now where have i put those Dancing shoes....i best polish them for this little beauty....arrr shiny shoes and Norms percussion you just cant beat it.......aaaaaaarumba.....aaaaaaaarumba.........aaaaarumbaa.....1234......back 234.....