CROSS-OVER POLYRHYTHMS
This is actually a type of enharmonic polymeter, where 2 rhythms with **different meters** (i.e., a different numbers of beats/measure) are played at the **same tempo**: the measures do not line up each time. These rhythms…
This is a 3/16 Bembe on tuned congas, played with mallets. I've arranged it (at the very kind suggestion of Vaisvil & ReefWalker) in a verse/chorus/bridge/capo fashion to get away from a straight pattern - I think this sort of arrangement…
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…
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…
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…
they are good, no doubt about it. but what comes first of all, before playing in time, is the natural groove of a beat. and you are without a doubt getting really good at this! :)
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…
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.
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…
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…
I encountered a lost tribe of pseudo-urban Animistic shamans along the Baltimore Freight Railway in a dark and dismal tunnel. They allowed me to sit down and record this before i was on my way.
icon from John Cheung http://www.onesunart.com/
There is an internet label called "SoOn" and this was the 2nd release - a collaboration between me and the guy doing the organ who subsequently left the label - as well as lots of input from…
Please hit "more" — March 01, 2010 — I take a stab at performing a song live on video in several takes. Since this was an improvisation with a couple takes here and there it is not as polished as some may like.
if you want the full quality…
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…
When I wrote this song.... It was about staying true to your Ideals...
In fact... It is about a person that put me in a very difficult situation....
One that effected my life for a while... Just for doing the right thing...
I think…
Many nebulae form from the gravitational collapse of gas in the interstellar medium. As the material collapses under its own weight, massive stars may form in the center, and their ultraviolet radiation ionises the surrounding gas, making it visible…
This is a demonstration piece in A minor.
The left channel is a Korg MS 2000 voice with a split keyboard that is driven from the Roland GR-20 as I play my guitar that you hear in the right channel + GR-20 piano - all played against a session…
Visit www.2camels.com to read the more about body painting.
This is a jazz fusion piece featuring my Fender Mustang, Guitar Rig 4, GR-20, Session Drummer 3, and the following soft synths ARP2600, Absynth 5, Dimension Pro.
I hope you find…
Comments on Norm's stuff
HOLY CRAP MAN!! This really kick ass!! Super FLY!
There's an opening for a pissedcusionist if your interested.
great recording!
congrats for this great piece of work!
that's fly norm!
That makes me a big kid I guess!
yes, sorry don't know why, i couldn't reply under my login, at time..
Thank you, Alister.
they are good, no doubt about it. but what comes first of all, before playing in time, is the natural groove of a beat. and you are without a doubt getting really good at this! :)
It must be so fun, having you round the place I'd get my work done with a grin on my face.
*REPLY* I never thought of it that way!! HA HA!! I love 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.
You Sir, are the beat master. Deluxe.
i'm sorry but.. where is the cuica? :p - ok, ok, joke aside, this is as good as some martinez & herrera jam!
I'm flying!!!! Diggin' this groove! As would Greg Brady :)
Excellent groove!
super fly.. great play and very groovy! mi gusto mucho!
Another winner! Norm I re-posted the Border Crossing with just a single lead guitar at the beginning......sounds cleaner!
again well done,,,, there is a magic to this,,,like a moth pulled to the flame,,, i feel drawn in
well played, you have a great thing going,, with all the music you have been posting and collaborating on
Comments made by Norm
I've been in drum circles with some of those guys... you'd better check for your wallet!
Excellent slide guitar work, great vocals.
Aaye likes this one all the way down to the bottom of my arrrgyle socks!
Well done! Tight and pro - but I don't get the lyrics... what's wrong with me???
Awesome bass and really cool stereophonic uke hook. Your onion brought some tears to my eyes... and definately kept mine moving!
Ouch! My neck is a bit sore from aggressively nodding my head to the beat!Good one!
Man, that IS a cool bass riff. Great piece!
Ha! Forget The 61 - this is awesome. It's great to see you play too. More tastey Vaisvil guitar goodness!
...if I had any pipes. But, man, unless you want to peel paint, I'm going to need to stick to the occassional narration. ;) Thanks for listening!
More Doors! *Excellent*
Menacing! Great guitar work here!
I agree! Smooookin'!
Strong work!
Great work!
Nice one!
Wonderful job! It all sounds very realistic to me!
Cool beans! Love the guitar work here...
Well done!
Only the size of a kite? You're lucky!
Ha! More like panting than voice. :p