The berimbau is a brazilian percussion/string instrument that is the foundation for this tune.
Thanks to Dana (Alontoner) who added the sweet backup vocals to make this a much better piece.
And thanks also to K. Scot Sparks (Alonetoner…
this was an attempt at making a tune where the vocal melody was nonredundant with the chords (or never found in any of the notes of any of the chords).
Almost succeeded - but it was fun trying.
This is a remake of Samba do Bonde, now with portuguese lyrics. A loose translation below:
Priviledge, the two of us here
to sit, converse, to feel
the warmth of friendship
always too brief
just a give and take between immortals
(close…
Rough sketch of a proposed dreamy 12 string piece that I couldn't pull off on the 12 string so did this quick electric version with vocal pads. Not sure of the recording quality- sounds OK in my cans and kinda crappy on my monitors. Recorded march…
A 3 track improvisation on 7 congas roughly tuned by ear to a chromatic scale.
LYRICS:
I walked a mile with Pleasure;
She chatted all the way;
But left me none the wiser
For all she had to say.
I walked a mile with Sorrow,
And ne…
Had these backing tracks laying around on my drive for a while and didn't know what to do with them, so grabbed my Ebow and a fretless electric that I built for myself a couple years ago and had a go. My fretless playing is really in its infancy…
A cover of the Cure's minimalist alt-rock classic, an old favorite of mine.
keywords: instrumental, chill, the cure, clock watching, lucky time
Remixed: 12/18/2010
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It's not unusual to chase your girl around with a dull axe, is it? Just kidding - This was 60 tracks and almost a year to finish. I had some help:
Guitars: Tony W
Fadeout Solo: Gnasty
Acoustic/Rhythm Guitars: Me
Phone Message: Tony W &…
It's not unusual to chase your girl around with a dull axe, is it? Just kidding - This was 60 tracks and almost a year to finish. I had some help:
Guitars: Tony W
Fadeout Solo: Gnasty
Acoustic/Rhythm Guitars: Me
Phone Message: Tony W &…
Comments on K. SCOT SPARKS 79+intercessions's stuff
Still dig this mate
((GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN over Blue in Green changes))
Sultry, smooth, professional, delightful.
Love the Gregorian-ish counter in the back, you sly dog!
Yes, gorgeous voicings!
Great track!!!!! Loving the chillness! Very Trip Hop sounding!
Diggin' that cool woody bass and your trumpet is golden as usual...
Love it conjours images from seventies movies would fav again if I could.....
Yeah- That's got all the right stuff. Great arrangement !
Late night wet streets beautiful.....
He tells a story that begins in the distance, then approaching and passing by, and again... ~Music is to live~
Now that is one cool track mate.
Total fan. music of a higher degree
Ok . Two in a row. Following this
Wow, just between you and me this is just what I am looking for.. Great arrangement. Is that too many r's? Instantly Faved. more please.
Very soothing, thanks!
Great stuff K. Missed this one
Great jazz tune.
Amazing that you heard this superimposition. Genius.
merry holidays! great xmas improv :)
Comments made by K. SCOT SPARKS 79+intercessions
yeah! n nice 'ice tea ice cube percussion' section.
...just Beautiful, my bro.
...dig it!
...cool, my dear bro!
...man- beautiful, senor! Thanks for listening.
dig it, snr :)
Thanks much, man!
Thanks much for your kind and insightful comment. ..nice stuff here!
...interesting, friend! Thanks. kss
...'love the groove here, man.
..nice, senor! :)
..and to you, my friend. Thank you. I'm digging ye sounds! :)
Yeah, manz!
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...gotst'likzitz!!!!!!! yUp!
..yeah, Dr.s!!
AbsolutmOn!!
:))))
Way hip here, man!