Ilesa is a city located in the south west of Nigeria. This is a traditional rhythm pattern of the same name - but I'm not sure of the significance of the name.
I played on 3 congas, accented with bell clave, block and cowbell, of course…
"Afoxe" is a rhythm played by carnival groups from Bahia in Northeastern Brazil. It is named after an instrument that is traditionally used to play this pattern: an afoxe is a beaded gourd; aka "shekere". In this rendition, I replaced the shaker…
I couldn't resist crossing swords with Alex on this deft song of his which left me quite touchéd!
*Inspired in part at least by accidental meat on meat.*
Here's the original track.
At a recent charity event held in my small town's train museum, I was admiring a massive brass train bell when the curator walked up to me. I commented that a bell would really rather be heard then seen, and he agreed. I offered to digitally record…
A 7/8 improvisation on a set of 3 Bata drums, accented with afucha, tube shekere and cowbell.
The number 7 is a symbol for perfection or completeness: 7 colors in a rainbow, 7 musical notes in a scale, 7 days = a week, etc.
In Cuba, the…
I couldn't resist crossing swords with Alex on this deft song of his which left me quite touchéd!
*Inspired in part at least by accidental meat on meat.*
Here's the original track.
I couldn't resist crossing swords with Alex on this deft song of his which left me quite touchéd!
*Inspired in part at least by accidental meat on meat.*
Here's the original track.
At a recent charity event held in my small town's train museum, I was admiring a massive brass train bell when the curator walked up to me. I commented that a bell would really rather be heard then seen, and he agreed. I offered to digitally record…
A 7/8 improvisation on a set of 3 Bata drums, accented with afucha, tube shekere and cowbell.
The number 7 is a symbol for perfection or completeness: 7 colors in a rainbow, 7 musical notes in a scale, 7 days = a week, etc.
In Cuba, the…
A 7/8 improvisation on a set of 3 Bata drums, accented with afucha, tube shekere and cowbell.
The number 7 is a symbol for perfection or completeness: 7 colors in a rainbow, 7 musical notes in a scale, 7 days = a week, etc.
In Cuba, the…
I couldn't resist crossing swords with Alex on this deft song of his which left me quite touchéd!
*Inspired in part at least by accidental meat on meat.*
Here's the original track.
I couldn't resist crossing swords with Alex on this deft song of his which left me quite touchéd!
*Inspired in part at least by accidental meat on meat.*
Here's the original track.
At a recent charity event held in my small town's train museum, I was admiring a massive brass train bell when the curator walked up to me. I commented that a bell would really rather be heard then seen, and he agreed. I offered to digitally record…
I couldn't resist crossing swords with Alex on this deft song of his which left me quite touchéd!
*Inspired in part at least by accidental meat on meat.*
Here's the original track.
A 7/8 improvisation on a set of 3 Bata drums, accented with afucha, tube shekere and cowbell.
The number 7 is a symbol for perfection or completeness: 7 colors in a rainbow, 7 musical notes in a scale, 7 days = a week, etc.
In Cuba, the…
I couldn't resist crossing swords with Alex on this deft song of his which left me quite touchéd!
*Inspired in part at least by accidental meat on meat.*
Here's the original track.
At a recent charity event held in my small town's train museum, I was admiring a massive brass train bell when the curator walked up to me. I commented that a bell would really rather be heard then seen, and he agreed. I offered to digitally record…
I couldn't resist crossing swords with Alex on this deft song of his which left me quite touchéd!
*Inspired in part at least by accidental meat on meat.*
Here's the original track.
I couldn't resist crossing swords with Alex on this deft song of his which left me quite touchéd!
*Inspired in part at least by accidental meat on meat.*
Here's the original track.
I couldn't resist crossing swords with Alex on this deft song of his which left me quite touchéd!
*Inspired in part at least by accidental meat on meat.*
Here's the original track.
It was such fun doing this old classic by Leo Sayer......Thanks to Hook for playing the Banjo Drums and Bass and Mixing it to such a great sound....i'm doing the vocals and playing the piano....this was so much fun to do although through work…
I found a cassette tape the other day from 1991 which turned out to be live to 2 track demos that Scartaglen did in the studio in preparation for our 3rd and (as it turned out) final album. This tune didn't make the cut for the record but I always…
04 – Machiavellian Ways. Written 5th Feb. Recorded 5th/9th Feb.
Mark Morriss has written some really witty triple rhymes in a slightly country fashion, and I wanted to try it too. Although I am not sure if I succeeded, I had fun - and got…
This is about where the f*ck does a song come from?? I don't know, and I can barely hang on..
Recorded with the Boss Micro BR with one take tracks and bounced until there was nothing left in the poor girl.
The show here is the video below. The mp3 is just a stub to allow me to post this to AT though I'd appreciate you clicking it.
On June 26th Kenji Haba performed 15 one minute classical guitar pieces as part of the Vox Novus Composer’s Voice…
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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Written for Mick's RPM Holiday Challenge...
Anyone who's experienced "Black Friday" against their will should find this entertaining.
YOU MIGHT HAVE A SHITTY CHRISTMAS
Waking up at 3:00 a.m.
Why the hell did I try to sleep at all…
Thanks to Chris for coming down the cellar and doing this with me .............with Chris on piano, harpsichord, electic guitar, fretless bass, electronic sax........Reg on Vocals.........
Comments on Norm's stuff
oooh yeaah!!! you got me dancing
Foxy!!
lovin it Norm/Alex uplifting
Norm, what a cool story behind this most excellent recording! Like The Reefwalker said.....Great Field Work!
Still love this!
Man your percussion work on this is a masterpiece. Really incredible.
Oh yeh this is good top job.
Most excellent! Looking forward to another collab with you, sir. Will have tracks for you soon!
Lucky 7s :) >>non-castrated male deer's hide I can get you some of these.
You are one awesome rhythm machine!! NICE!!!
NICE! Great sounds and percussion!
Wiiii kiiiid!! Feel like dancing around the tables in my beads, bangles and yashmak!
Excellent !
Pretty damn funky! Cool jam.
Cracking collection of rhythms going on here.
Beautifully mixed and inspired!!
Beautifully and tastefully down for prosterity!
sweet musical adventure. very very well done.
Fantastic!!!!!
wonderful blend,,, a piece of music that touches more than the ears (as does all the good stuff)a technical triumph with a lot of soul
Comments made by Norm
Yes, that is a lovely picture... great light.
Great fun!
Awesome!
Oh, this is very good.
Awesome!
Congrats Chris! It is very gratifying to have such a talented guitarist select your composition for his performance!
Superb!
Very, very clever. And excellent guitar & mandolin work. I love it! Totally pro!
I'm fascinated with what you did with the background percussion here. Shifted??
Great cover. You guys are awesome!
This is wonderful!
Excellent cover of a great band!
Excellent! This works well.
Ahh! A lovely time of year and this sounds just like it. The leaves are peaking right now in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Great work with this one!
Sounds like they dig 6/8 meter.
Ha! This strikes close to the bone, Keith.
Well, yes, there is no right or wrong in music Chris, but taking somebody's noodles is plain wrong, I don't care how you look at it.
Way to bring the jam to the people! Nice improv!
Go team!