As I had nothing better to do last night, I had this great idea that I would construct a rhythm for the 24 hour challenge. This would be different: a 24 minute drum solo (I mean, who wouldn't love that?). I even had a perfect bass riff: the "Mother…
Out on the lawn there arose such a clatter!
Sometimes, as they say, Christmas do come early. I found Johnny Stone's "Christmas Rock In Oz" under the tree and couldn't wait until Yuletide to unwrap it. What a rockin' gift! I know a bit about…
Improvisation on Gon-Bops congas, while thinking of future days gone by.
4/4 180bpm.
LYRICS
A cool wind brings the fall
And the season starts to change.
Outside the sky's steel grey.
Inside my heart is too.
And I don't know how to…
Improvisation on Gon-Bops congas, while thinking of future days gone by.
4/4 180bpm.
LYRICS
A cool wind brings the fall
And the season starts to change.
Outside the sky's steel grey.
Inside my heart is too.
And I don't know how to…
Psychedelic, Rockin' and as groovy as spirit on soul. Your kind of acoustic percussion is what a yearn for, to have backing my Psych Folk songs. Tribal, Hypnotic, & Creeps insides you like a good 4:20 moment.
*Pilón* reveals a Cuban pattern, traditionally played on Timbales, but in this case on Jr. Congas & Congas (with gated reverberation and flanger effect). The rhythm of Pilón is based on the motions of pounding sugar cane.
A new son reveals…
I was thumbing a ride along a hot, deserted Caribbean road. When Steve pulled up in this vintage pre-war Chevy, I was very grateful. It just so happened he was heading to the same cantina I was, so we kicked back with a pitcher of mojitos…
The chorus of this groove is in 5/4 and the verse in 9/4. You can hear me fall apart at the very end… guess I got worried.
Lyrics:
*Try not to get worried*
*I am with you always*
*Try not to get worried*
*And don’t forget*
*Simply…
The chorus of this groove is in 5/4 and the verse in 9/4. You can hear me fall apart at the very end… guess I got worried.
Lyrics:
*Try not to get worried*
*I am with you always*
*Try not to get worried*
*And don’t forget*
*Simply…
This is a “cross-over” pattern. Cross-over patterns are a type of enharmonic polymeter, where 2 rhythms with different numbers of beats/measure are played at the same tempo: the measures do not line up each time. These rhythms have measures…
The chorus of this groove is in 5/4 and the verse in 9/4. You can hear me fall apart at the very end… guess I got worried.
Lyrics:
*Try not to get worried*
*I am with you always*
*Try not to get worried*
*And don’t forget*
*Simply…
The chorus of this groove is in 5/4 and the verse in 9/4. You can hear me fall apart at the very end… guess I got worried.
Lyrics:
*Try not to get worried*
*I am with you always*
*Try not to get worried*
*And don’t forget*
*Simply…
The chorus of this groove is in 5/4 and the verse in 9/4. You can hear me fall apart at the very end… guess I got worried.
Lyrics:
*Try not to get worried*
*I am with you always*
*Try not to get worried*
*And don’t forget*
*Simply…
This is a “cross-over” pattern. Cross-over patterns are a type of enharmonic polymeter, where 2 rhythms with different numbers of beats/measure are played at the same tempo: the measures do not line up each time. These rhythms have measures…
Nice. It's also interesting when you play the same rhythm but on different times, say one in 4/4, and a same pattern but stretched (or compressed) to a triplet, gives a really full surround, though I'm talking in terms of guitar or synths, not sure how it would play out in percussion.
Wanna go for a ride? Hop on in! (Many thanks to JQScutt for his excellent guitar work!)
Lyrics: Charlie Ryan & W. S. Stevenson
Guitar: jqscutt
Percussion & Vocals: Norm
Lyrics:
Have you heard this story of the Hot Rod Race…
The chorus of this groove is in 5/4 and the verse in 9/4. You can hear me fall apart at the very end… guess I got worried.
Lyrics:
*Try not to get worried*
*I am with you always*
*Try not to get worried*
*And don’t forget*
*Simply…
Chris sent this track to me earlier today with the request that I add some percussion to it.
I had something different in mind.
After the first take I was afraid to return it to him, fearing that he would convert it to 23 edo or something…
The chorus of this groove is in 5/4 and the verse in 9/4. You can hear me fall apart at the very end… guess I got worried.
Lyrics:
*Try not to get worried*
*I am with you always*
*Try not to get worried*
*And don’t forget*
*Simply…
The chorus of this groove is in 5/4 and the verse in 9/4. You can hear me fall apart at the very end… guess I got worried.
Lyrics:
*Try not to get worried*
*I am with you always*
*Try not to get worried*
*And don’t forget*
*Simply…
The chorus of this groove is in 5/4 and the verse in 9/4. You can hear me fall apart at the very end… guess I got worried.
Lyrics:
*Try not to get worried*
*I am with you always*
*Try not to get worried*
*And don’t forget*
*Simply…
The chorus of this groove is in 5/4 and the verse in 9/4. You can hear me fall apart at the very end… guess I got worried.
Lyrics:
*Try not to get worried*
*I am with you always*
*Try not to get worried*
*And don’t forget*
*Simply…
@Jarvis:
I think if you could see the details of the painting more closely you would be able to see that in fact they are rolling die at the dinner table: Red Riding Hood has just rolled her 5th natural 7 on the come-out. Moments after the instant of this painting, the gent on the right flips the table over and Mr. Skull-cap slips Red a shiv.
I used to be into interviewing folks I knew about anything and everything, just to get "good source" for audio experimentation. I was very much into making pieces using plain spoken voice, and was (and still am) very fascinated with the effects…
This is from years ago, living in santa fe.
I loved driving around in my little 1980s toyota corolla and listening to cassettes. I loved the way they sounded.
So I took a piano song I was working on, recorded it to cassette, dragged mic…
There’s something to be said about dragging a song that has been a bit of a nemesis to you, for over a year, out to *your turf* to give it another listen. To a faithful car that you have known for many years, and inside of whom you have listened to many songs - over a speaker system that you have memorized. I know what you are doing. You aren’t finished with this piece yet, so you just keep looking and looking. It kind of reminds me of gold-mining in a way: if you quit digging you can’t strike the mother lode.
Ha! Yep, you're a kid - you probably love going to the zoo - if for nothing else but to capture more sound samples. Don't ever loose that. Forget the stove.
Time to upload an oldie from February - see the video
Stratocastor copy from a kit with lace pickups x 5 through guitar rig 4 against Norm Harris' Illesa in the Pantry!
Classic Vaisvil! Great mix and video... coupled with some LCPeep guitar work.
The percussion was created on a snowed-in weekend, in which my family pronounced that I was to be “persona non percussionataâ€, fearing that my drums would drive them all crazy. (This is a recurring problem for me at my house, which I have managed to work around in various ways) As usual, I had a powerful jones to drum a bit. So, in the spirit of Cuban slaves, forced to make instruments out of what ever they could find and to Bembe while the Boss was out of ear-shot, I cleverly waited until everyone was napping and constructed a clandestine Illesa pattern, deep in the pantry, utilizing only the dry goods found there. Thanks to powered mics, which pick up even the quietest delicate sounds, it was a perfect crime. Had I been detected, it would have been off with *my* head.
I’ll make my exit on the wind
Nevermore to pretend
That I’m fine
Yeah, I’m good, so good
At doin’ everything I should
To convince you
That I’m okay for today
An’ I won’t crawl out of my skin
I’ll just pretend
Some days…
Rumba Columbia is a traditional Cuban pattern in 6: the "go-to" pattern for 12/8 - if you have only heard one Afro-Cuban rhythm in 12/8, this is probably it. As an energetic Afro-Cuban dance, Rumba was often suppressed and restricted because it…
still one of my personal faves. - although i'd wish to redo some parts, i'm stuck with this version, since i don't own one of the synths used there anymore..
(original photo)
Hilarious! Yep, I thought I was looking at a Hubble photo. Great example of the power of suggestion. That Flint lens gets me every time - there's no way the photo used here is for real, right? Looks dangerous to me.
Year: 2010
Album:
bent classics
Artist's description:
I don't know.
Contributors:
an old exercise from piano class
jo guest
the amateurs of alt.binaries.sound.erotica
freesound.org
kontak4
absynth
an evil kitty who made me do it.
a terrier…
Ha! Good one! If I didn't keep my kids out of the studio while I was recording the conga tracks, it would have sounded a lot like this originally. And I want to go to Brian's pub.
Guitars/Keyboards/Pennywhistle: Doug Sparling
Composer: Traditional
Recorded: 2006
An old English/Scottish folk song. It's very well known, but has a great melody and I'm not ashamed to play it...
Pennywhistle, Low Whistle, Bar Stool (w/ drums ticks): Doug Sparling
Bodhran: David Shaughnessy
Composer: Traditional
Recorded: 2005
Set of traditional Irish jigs. Don't ask me the names of them, I don't remember (are you seeing a pattern here…
Guitars/Mandolin: Doug Sparling
Composer: Traditional
Recorded: 2005
A couple of nice reels played on guitar, the first is The Cup of Tea, can't remember the name of the second one. Unfortunately my midi flute scratch track got added in the mix…
My improvisation project is getting interesting. The centre of this track is at 2:08, where the drums pick up a guitar phrase that begins at 2:03, and then take over the melodic line, while the guitar shifts position to background the drums. The…
Rumba Columbia is a traditional Cuban pattern in 6: the "go-to" pattern for 12/8 - if you have only heard one Afro-Cuban rhythm in 12/8, this is probably it. As an energetic Afro-Cuban dance, Rumba was often suppressed and restricted because it…
@ Alister: Ha! I have a cuica - and I'm always looking for an excuse to play it - but I usually associate it with Brazilian carnival / samba music. But now that you have mentioned it, I'm going to fire that up in the near future. And thank you, but Pedro & Mauricio are legend, and light years ahead the stuff I produce.
still one of my personal faves. - although i'd wish to redo some parts, i'm stuck with this version, since i don't own one of the synths used there anymore..
(original photo)
Yes, an instant classic. (And on this one I think I have actually figured out what the underlying image is behind the "Flint lens" graphic. Well, the title helped a little.)
I picked up on one of Norm's wonderful grooves.
I added some bass, guitar, horns, and a basic drum track. Kicker and snare with a few cymbols. I didn't want to walk on Norm's fine, fine, percussion.
Thanks Norm for allowing me the opportunity…
A second version with the initial lead guitar standing alone...a little cluttered after a few listens and some constructive feedback!
Norm's Groove for St Monica inspired this one. Thanks Norm!
Lead Guitar, bass guitar and acoustic guitar…
Whoa! Way to bring Saint Monica across the border! And while she probably doesn't have a current visa, I'm certain she has a smile on here face upon hearing this provocative guitar work. Well done!
A long over due changing of the acoustic strings led to this epic production. 40 tracks and 34 plug-ins. Good Gravy that's a boat load of tracks. All kinds of stuff happening.
Enjoy!
you spend your days and your night times
bustin' ass…
Comments on Norm's stuff
Another early prezzie to myself........
it won't be long I'm getting in early to the good stuff.........
grooovin :)
Psychedelic, Rockin' and as groovy as spirit on soul. Your kind of acoustic percussion is what a yearn for, to have backing my Psych Folk songs. Tribal, Hypnotic, & Creeps insides you like a good 4:20 moment.
Sebs a bit out of sorts today but this seemed to calm him down nicely.....thanks
Ah, my comment got wiped out! It was along the lines of "Cool" and "Awesome!" Like the photo too!
Still puttin' out the mighty beats I see!! Love it, bro!
excellent
ah, the Ambrosian chant. I see why you named it for him now, I think.
Re: The glass dust .... That is because you Are naughty Norm! Bee :)
Oh Norm, Ha ha! I do love you!
nice beat i loved it
Nice. It's also interesting when you play the same rhythm but on different times, say one in 4/4, and a same pattern but stretched (or compressed) to a triplet, gives a really full surround, though I'm talking in terms of guitar or synths, not sure how it would play out in percussion.
Norm, that was Fantastic!!
I like the goove here bro! The lyrics help bring out the count I'm Percussion illiterate
Good jammin harp and guitar. Now let's hear that 23 edo version :)
I let my heart to trouble me 'cause of this groove My heart is in worry 'cause I'm from this world So~ ^_^
@Shirt: Ha! Well, probably not all of them.
I bet all those 'Mishna', 'Gmarah' Rabbi's are enjoying your grooves. Very subtle and moving...like it!
@Jarvis: I think if you could see the details of the painting more closely you would be able to see that in fact they are rolling die at the dinner table: Red Riding Hood has just rolled her 5th natural 7 on the come-out. Moments after the instant of this painting, the gent on the right flips the table over and Mr. Skull-cap slips Red a shiv.
Comments made by Norm
I was glad to finally comprehend what he was saying...
YES! Fantastic!
There’s something to be said about dragging a song that has been a bit of a nemesis to you, for over a year, out to *your turf* to give it another listen. To a faithful car that you have known for many years, and inside of whom you have listened to many songs - over a speaker system that you have memorized. I know what you are doing. You aren’t finished with this piece yet, so you just keep looking and looking. It kind of reminds me of gold-mining in a way: if you quit digging you can’t strike the mother lode.
I always love hearing you sing. Well done!
Ha! Yep, you're a kid - you probably love going to the zoo - if for nothing else but to capture more sound samples. Don't ever loose that. Forget the stove.
Classic Vaisvil! Great mix and video... coupled with some LCPeep guitar work. The percussion was created on a snowed-in weekend, in which my family pronounced that I was to be “persona non percussionataâ€, fearing that my drums would drive them all crazy. (This is a recurring problem for me at my house, which I have managed to work around in various ways) As usual, I had a powerful jones to drum a bit. So, in the spirit of Cuban slaves, forced to make instruments out of what ever they could find and to Bembe while the Boss was out of ear-shot, I cleverly waited until everyone was napping and constructed a clandestine Illesa pattern, deep in the pantry, utilizing only the dry goods found there. Thanks to powered mics, which pick up even the quietest delicate sounds, it was a perfect crime. Had I been detected, it would have been off with *my* head.
Great voice.
Thank you, Alister.
Hilarious! Yep, I thought I was looking at a Hubble photo. Great example of the power of suggestion. That Flint lens gets me every time - there's no way the photo used here is for real, right? Looks dangerous to me.
Perhaps while you are slow over the next couple months, I could borrow your absynth, whip... and the evil kitty??
Ha! Good one! If I didn't keep my kids out of the studio while I was recording the conga tracks, it would have sounded a lot like this originally. And I want to go to Brian's pub.
Perfect.
Superb (and great job on the bar stool, as well!)
Nice, indeed.
I like how you almost go into "Mission Impossible" around 6:00. Great improv! It's good to hear some live trap-set work.
@ Alister: Ha! I have a cuica - and I'm always looking for an excuse to play it - but I usually associate it with Brazilian carnival / samba music. But now that you have mentioned it, I'm going to fire that up in the near future. And thank you, but Pedro & Mauricio are legend, and light years ahead the stuff I produce.
Yes, an instant classic. (And on this one I think I have actually figured out what the underlying image is behind the "Flint lens" graphic. Well, the title helped a little.)
I just love your bass work here. What a treat!
Whoa! Way to bring Saint Monica across the border! And while she probably doesn't have a current visa, I'm certain she has a smile on here face upon hearing this provocative guitar work. Well done!
Humpin'! Great work!