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Inhaled Bongos

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This is my first effort with real bongos. I’ve been so inspired by Norm’s talents, that I had to give it a try. I borrowed a set of bongos from my brother Asa.
http://alonetone.com/asalennon
I had to play 18 holes of golf to get my hands on them. Just the idea of them being in his car cost me 7 strokes. :) I really could not wait to get home and mic them up.
There’s 3 tracks of bongos here. 1 washboard which I scratch with a pick, a hardcore plastic tamborine track, 1 cowbell, 1 computer closet, which I hit with my kick drum mallot. Then after mixing it up as percussion, I heard some guitar and bass.
So I added it. :)
I made the click track 3 minutes long, but honestly, My arms were rubber noodles by 2 minutes.

While researching bongos and congos I stumbled on the Cajón. Real cool instrument. I intend to build one with left over lumber I have lying around. More on that when it happens.

MORE BONGOS!!!

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geowesh said

Nice! Thanks for the kind words, too!

Guest said

This is so swanky cool.

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A Bit More Better Productions said

winner

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Johnny Stone said

Wow Paul this is great mate.

Guest said

Dig it, I'd like to hear some vocals on this. I like the percussion mix!!

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richardlaceves said

very cool,, well played and hit

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Reefwalker said

Nice ! The perc is cool I can practically hear the burn in your forearms at 1;30

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Dave Berry said

that sounds very cool. It has a real groove.

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sixmilewide said

Well rattle ma bongos. Excellent work Geas

Guest said

I love the superspy guitar riff in this and the rhythm is so damn cool! Great work! *Dancing*

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Norm said

Nice work! And way to go on the computer closet... basically a cajon. I use cajon quite a bit: the key to building one is to make the striking face out of very thin ("aviation grade") plywood, if you can get your hands on some. Well done!

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kirklynch said

A damn fine first effort man!

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Alister Flint said

for a first timer, it's some serious groovy bongos you got there! and the guitar riff is catchy! muy caliente!

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launched said

Freakin' cool, bud! Definitely Christopher Walken "More computer cabinet!" style! And, sweet debut on the bongos!! Norm will be proud!

Guest said

That is really cool, Geas! More!!!

Guest said

A most creditable first Paul. Good one! I think Norm has had that effect on a lot of us.

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