allan_evett Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 I posted about a new gig, back in February. Recently learned that the act will be re-incorporating Perfect Strangers, by Deep Purple. I'm familiar with it, and it wouldn't be difficult to cover; but reducing sheet music to a lead sheet (with a couple of key parts scored) is something I'd trather avoid right now (Feel like I've done that enough for three lifetimes laugh). Do any of you have a reduction of Perfect Strangers I could make use of? Even a chord chart would be cool; I could rough-in the main organ intro and segues. Thanks! Quote 'Someday, we'll look back on these days and laugh; likely a maniacal laugh from our padded cells, but a laugh nonetheless' - Mr. Boffo. We need a barfing cat emoticon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathOfInsects Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Weird. I was the Jon Lord in a Deep Purple group for a few years, and we did this song, but I don't seem to have a chart for it my "book" for them. I guess I just "knew" it...? Real helpful, I know. Sorry about that. Good luck. Quote Now out! "Mind the Gap," a 24-song album of new material. www.joshweinstein.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluMunk Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 I'm disappointed, because I thought this thread would be about this song: [video:youtube] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunaman Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Funny - I picked it out by ear a year or so ago, but I had bought the Jon Lord Keyboards and Organ Anthology book about the same time and never actually looked at it. I could probably put the chord structure together for you, if that would help? It would probably take a few days to get the time to finish it. Unless someone else already has something to give you. I also have a PDF I found in an Internet search, and I"ll check to see if it is included... I think it was. I can probably dig up the link I stumbled across. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldwin Funster Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 After watching this vid I am compelled to do the Meposian dance of joy. I know some of you know what I mean. I'm disappointed, because I thought this thread would be about this song: [video:youtube] Quote FunMachine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan_evett Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 Funny - I picked it out by ear a year or so ago, but I had bought the Jon Lord Keyboards and Organ Anthology book about the same time and never actually looked at it. I could probably put the chord structure together for you, if that would help? It would probably take a few days to get the time to finish it. Unless someone else already has something to give you. I also have a PDF I found in an Internet search, and I"ll check to see if it is included... I think it was. I can probably dig up the link I stumbled across. Thank you for offering. If you want to send the link, that's fine. I've been sketching in the chord changes and main organ riff for the past hour or so - from a free band score copy I'd just found online; so think I'll be okay in that regard. But if you find that link I'll look it over to possibly fill in any gaps/inconsistencies. Quote 'Someday, we'll look back on these days and laugh; likely a maniacal laugh from our padded cells, but a laugh nonetheless' - Mr. Boffo. We need a barfing cat emoticon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconoclast Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 The live versions with Blackmore on guitar (and drugs) leave a lot of room to hear what Jon is playing and there's a lot of improv in there. I've done this song numerous times and never thought it justified the time to write it down. I feel like if you're playing Jon Lord you have to improv part of it to keep it true to the original. And even if you have it written down, the guitar player won't have the timing at the end correct... Here's two different versions where you can get a better listen to Jon's parts than the studio record. They have two different endings also. Good luck. [video:youtube] [video:youtube] Quote You want me to start this song too slow or too fast? Forte7, Nord Stage 3, XK3c, OB-6, Arturia Collection, Mainstage, MotionSound KBR3D. A bunch of MusicMan Guitars, Line6 stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod S Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 I have one of those 'complete score'. Send me a PM if you're interested, I actually pulled it out for a band I was starting to play with just before the pandemic hit. Quote Korg Kronos X73 / ARP Odyssey / Motif ES Rack / Roland D-05 / JP-08 / SE-05 / Jupiter Xm / Novation Mininova / NL2X / Waldorf Pulse II MBP-LOGIC American Deluxe P-Bass, Yamaha RBX760 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Pretty sure there's a tab for that. Unless you need it for a gig tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Ha, I've been a RB super fan for decades. He's known for his love of beer, of which I finally got one of his handouts at my most recent gig of his in 2018. (It was great!) Definitely isn't a druggie. Although he plays like it on stage, because he can never play the majority of his signature solos note for note. He's definitely not an Eagles or Skynyrd guitarist, bands that did everything note for note perfect night after night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldwin Funster Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 I saw DP at the LA Arena on I think house of blue light tour. Blackmore was completely trashed. The show was good but blackmore was just soloing note salad. Ian Gillen was standout great. Quote FunMachine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polkahero Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 I've got the intro written out. . . Quote '57 Hammond B-3, '60 Hammond A100, Leslie 251, Leslie 330, Leslie 770, Leslie 145, Hammond PR-40 Trek II UC-1A Alesis QSR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan_evett Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 I made some notes on the radio release intro, yesterday, but if you want to send your transcription that'd be cool. Guessing that's the extended intro I've been hearing? Was going to improv the pre-intro stuff (Dm Blues, etc..) if the band wanted it, but it'd be great to see what you have. Quote 'Someday, we'll look back on these days and laugh; likely a maniacal laugh from our padded cells, but a laugh nonetheless' - Mr. Boffo. We need a barfing cat emoticon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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