payperclick Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I am somewhat new to keyboard playing and would like to build up a repertoire of some essential all around rock songs that most contemporary keyboard players would find themselves playing frequently in gig and jamming situations. Songs like Gimme some lovin, superstition, born to be wild, hard to handle, highway star, roadhouse blues etc. I have tried to google this type of thing without much success. If someone knows of such a list in existence like "the 100 greatest rock keyboard songs of all time" or similar please let me know. If not, than perhaps it would be beneficial to get some opinions. I am thinking along the lines of rock songs that are primarily centered around traditional classic keyboard sounds like organ, piano (ep), clav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDragonSoun Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Maybe you should look for a music book that has all these songs and many more transcribed and ready to go. A quick internet search revealed the book below. Click on Me Begin the day with a friendly voice A companion, unobtrusive - Rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payperclick Posted December 12, 2007 Author Share Posted December 12, 2007 Thanks for the reply it is a good suggestion I have looked at several music books and have a few myself but it seems most are watered down and omit some of the most poular and obvious tunes because of copyright restrictions or copyright costs. Each book seems to throw a few decent bones and than the rest of the tunes are kinda lame or are too eclectic. I was hoping to get more real world expereinced feedback without the political or economic bias that a publisher might face. Maybe I haven't found the right book yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonglow Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I once heard someone contend that "Foreplay" by Boston is the keyboard counterpart to "Eruption" by Van Halen. Not sure if this is true, but I'll run with it nonetheless. "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Coury Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I once heard someone contend that "Foreplay" by Boston is the keyboard counterpart to "Eruption" by Van Halen. Not sure if this is true, but I'll run with it nonetheless. Well, at least you've got them in the correct order.... "Oh yeah, I've got two hands here." (Viv Savage) "Mr. Blu... Mr. Blutarsky: Zero POINT zero." (Dean Vernon Wormer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonysounds Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Sweet Home Alabama Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Sweet Home Alabama Griff stabs himself in the face with a chicken bone A bunch of loud, obnoxious music I USED to make with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrokeys Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 With apologies to Dave Horne and others who find the Doors a bit much to take, I would suggest a novice keyboardist aspire to learning both the lead and bass parts for "Light My Fire" Not a a half bad technique builder and impresses the local guitar types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Coury Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Sweet Home Alabama Every time I play the little piano fills all I can think of is the KFC commercials "Oh yeah, I've got two hands here." (Viv Savage) "Mr. Blu... Mr. Blutarsky: Zero POINT zero." (Dean Vernon Wormer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Speaking of that KFC commercial - is it just on the commercial (or on the original recording too) that the chick background "na na na na nas" right after that piano fill sound like they are gargling or running thru a leslie or blender or something? Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Speaking of that KFC commercial - is it just on the commercial (or on the original recording too) that the chick background "na na na na nas" right after that piano fill sound like they are gargling or running thru a leslie or blender or something? That makes the commercial unbearable for me. I think it's similar on the real version, but not as horrible. Personally, I find the live "One More From the Road" version hysterical. You can really hear the female backup singers, and you don't want to! It sounds like at least one of them thinks she's in an opera, and then they go "ALABAYMA!!" "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Pomerleau Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 retro, I agree. I would recommend learning some Twelve Bar blues, and Break On Through, Soul Kitchen, Riders On The Storm. not tough, but both hands are, so it builds technique, and good soloing places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahZark Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 You absolutely must learn these staples and then rush out to your local Guitar Center to play them (preferably at a loud enough volume for everyone in the store to hear): The Final Countdown by Europe Jump by Van Halen Axel F by Harold Faltermeyer Noah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delirium Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 a must have song ♫♫♫ motif XS6, RD700GX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Pomerleau Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 P.S. J. Geils to me is a must. Give It To Me, Centerfold, Freeze Frame, Must Of Got Lost, etc, all the good stuff. And, hey why do they play Sweet Home Alabama for KFC?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Coury Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 You absolutely must learn these staples and then rush out to your local Guitar Center to play them (preferably at a loud enough volume for everyone in the store to hear): The Final Countdown by Europe Jump by Van Halen Axel F by Harold Faltermeyer Noah Remember when "Lean On Me" was the first thing any kid who ever had access to a piano would pound out upon entering a music store? "Oh yeah, I've got two hands here." (Viv Savage) "Mr. Blu... Mr. Blutarsky: Zero POINT zero." (Dean Vernon Wormer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Because rednecks can't differentiate between southeastern states? "The South is the South, gawl ding it!" A bunch of loud, obnoxious music I USED to make with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepay Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I know some of these are duplicates, but every rock keyboard player should know (even if you don't play them frequently) the following: Sweet Home Alabama Riders On The Storm I Shot The Sheriff Jump Feelin' Alright Walk of Life (Dire Straits) Hey Jude Let It Be Black Magic Woman Evil Ways Oye Como va Johnny B Goode Easy (Commodores) Lazy (Deep Purple) Takin' It To The Streets Levon Your Song Benny and the Jets Rocketman Don't Stop Believin' Lights Faithfully Carry On My Wayward Son All My Love (Led Zeppelin) Mustang Sally (and play it with the 9th in there brother!) Free Bird Born To Be Wild Magic Carpet Ride Maybe I'm Amazed You Can't Always Get What You Want (Choir sound and piano) While You See A Chance Superstition Green Eyed Lady Eminence Front White Room That's a good start. Steve (Stevie Ray) "Do the chickens have large talons?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanker. Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Chest Fever A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrafon Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Aside from Happy Birthday, there are no such "must learn" songs. If there is such a list, it should be immediately destroyed because it only means that those songs have been played way too many times. The only important thing is to learn how to play your instrument well. If you do so, when the time comes to play with a band, you can learn the necessary tunes and will be able to do so relatively quickly (at least in the rock genre where most songs are not that terribly difficult). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanker. Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Chest Fever A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 If there is such a list, it should be immediately destroyed because it only means that those songs have been played way too many times. Yup. Right on the money, as usual, Mr. Garrafon. They dint give ya that advanced degree for nuttin'... honey. After that longish list was posted, I went looking for the "This Makes Me Wanna Throw Up" icon. ...couldn't find it. I'd apologize for that. But I'm not gonna. "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanker. Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Chest Fever A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Chest Fever OK. I about said something after two posts. But now you're starting to become obnoxious. Did you take your meds today, Mr. Kanker? :sick: "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanker. Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Just trying to make a point about Chest Fever. A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burningbusch Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 To Kanker. For some reason I can't see what you posted. Very odd. Please repost. Busch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanker. Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Don't tempt me, I'm feeling particularly obtuse today. A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrafon Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I submitted an inquiry to the International Guild of Keyboard Players concerning Chest Fever in relation to the top 100 songs ever person who plays a keyed instrument must know. Unfortunately, Chest Fever came in a close 101 - sorry, didn't make the list. So, all the rest of you can breath a sigh of relief that you need not worry memorizing that song for your next gig. However, since Muskrat Love did squeek in at #100, everyone who does not yet know that song should immediately log out of KC and learn it....NOW....HURRY...TIME'S A WASTIN!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Chest Fever OK. I about said something after two posts. But now you're starting to become obnoxious. Did you take your meds today, Mr. Kanker? :sick: The closer to 16-0 the Pats get, the more twisted in a knot Kanker gets! A bunch of loud, obnoxious music I USED to make with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 To Kanker. For some reason I can't see what you posted. Very odd. Please repost. Busch. He posted "Chest Fever". (glad to be of service.) Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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