linwood Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Dave you're something else. The Quiet One is one of my fav cd's. I listen to it frequently....still. Just great. Sk, you kill me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Here's one old, now obsolete original trying to channel the spirit of the early Bill Evans' style. Click "download original" for good quality. http://www.divshare.com/download/4734132-c7c I think I posted this melody by itself before on KC, but I included some of the bass/piano solos here. Quote CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 News bulletin: Ok, I actually listened to something... Steve, Evanstone is great. I just don't understand why you had to cut it so early! The Monk stride thing is a lot of fun too. Dave - I love Tones; I haven't played it in a very long time. Your version sounds very good, nice and original with a lot of intensity. I know it's a very difficult song to take as a piano solo. I saw that some of you did "The more I see you", so I've scribbled a reharm of that. I'll try to record it when I have the time. I still have to hear your versions. Finally, I found a recording of an old gig where I played, among other things, my reharm of Rogers' "You are too beautiful", which I posted earlier in the thread. However, the audio is so horrible that I'm not sure I want to share it. That's it for today. See you next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted June 14, 2008 Author Share Posted June 14, 2008 Thanks Carlo, Dave and Linwood. Look forward to hearing you again soon, Carlo. Dave, on "Evanstone", that was one of two trios I had in Baltimore for 10 years. And I see I wasn't clear: I didn't rerecord anything - that's my acoustic piano there. Just an old, derivative tune of mine. I cut it down because it was long - but enough to get the idea. On to your tunes and gear, Dave. Good playing all around. Very pretty; all of it. The 300GX sounds better to me on Autumn In NY than the P120. The P120 sounds like it was recorded better on Falling Grace. It has a presence which lets it cut through, but it still has a thin brightness to it. This may allow it to project and sound better through lesser quality speakers - I'm thinking good speakers might bring out the 'digitalness' of it. I can tell the GX would sound far better recorded direct with more EQ. The new GX has a richness and density in the overtones beyond the SX. That's good or bad depending... If it's not EQ'ed properly, those frequencies can muddy it and make it sound mushy and thin. EQ'ed with good speakers, it's a big plus. So I'm impressed with it overall, because I hear the raw material in the sample. So that's my opinion. And yeah, I'd love to hear Jazz+ in here. It would enrich the thread that much more. Quote CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Horne Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 I mentioned this in the past and just added it to my site. I did this very quickly .... Just One Of Those Things http://members.home.nl/davehorne/mp3/JustOneOfThoseThings.mp3 It was just the idea of an approach and not the finished product per se. Quote No guitarists were harmed during the making of this message. In general, harmonic complexity is inversely proportional to the ratio between chording and non-chording instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted June 14, 2008 Author Share Posted June 14, 2008 Witty and well done. Quote CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Tatum Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Dave, that was really interesting for me to hear those recording on both the P120 and RD300GX - I currently gig with a P120, and I'm happy with it, mostly. But I've been playing it since 2001, and I've got the 7-year itch. The RD300GX fits the profile of what I'm looking for in a dp - gotta be small and light for this wheezer. I think they both sound good, and your playing sounds great, as always. I play both of those tunes, too! Steve, Evanstone sounds great, good rhythm section! DH, cool Just One Of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzwee Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Dave F., good job! You inspired me to learn 'Tones'. My teacher wanted me to learn that before and I never did it. Beautiful tune. Quote Hamburg Steinway O, Crumar Mojo, Nord Electro 4 HP 73, EV ZXA1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 Carlo, my opera singer sister is in Rome next week. Are you playing somewhere? I'll send you a PM. (duh) Quote CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Here's the way So Many Stars turned out. hit me As a side note, here's what I used: drums - scarbee imp. xl bass - Trilogy and the omega 8 rhodes - scarbee strings - appassionata II brass - ewqlso flute - westgate oboe - westgate clars. - ewqlso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Yeah, that was nice, Linwood. All very pretty, rich and lush, and great quality. I also like that dynamic drop in there near the end of the bridge when the strings stand out. It was cool to hear the before and after versions. Quote CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnegrad Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Wow Linwood; sounds gorgeous even on my laptop speakers! I look forward to re-listening again when I get home. Some questions: 1. I know that you're studying EIS, but is that where you learned orchestration? More specifically; I know that EIS alters your note choices, but is that where you learned how to orchestrate your voicings for the various sections of the orchestra? Your writing for the woodwinds and brass are wonderful. Where did you learn what combinations of them to use? 2. Can I get a copy of the mp3? 3. No harmonica fills? Thanks for sharing this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Thanks guys. You can right click and download that mp3. I'm flattered you'd want it. Yea, all that stuff I've learned from studying eis with dave blumberg. It's a pretty complete form of study and working with db is the best. He's cleaned up a lot of my slop and he's still got a long road to haul trying to whip me into shape, but he's up for the task. I've still got maybe 2 more years to spend with him to finish all the books. The mix....I didn't spend any time on this. When I finished the seq., I did a mix of the instrumental track and bounced it down to 2 tracks so that I wouldn't have to have to whole thing open while I tracked the vocal. That's what you're hearing here. I haven't opened the whole mix up yet and I'm not sure when I will. I've got a couple more of these to do. I'll get 'em in the ballpark and move on to the next one and take a couple days on the end to mix everything. I'm sure the vocal will change and maybe some of the arr. before it's all said and done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Horne Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I just added 's Wonderful, a great Gershwin tune. What I play is pretty much how I would play it in a restaurant - a gentle reharmonization, an easy to listen to jazz lite version; with a trio I would certainly expand the soloing. http://members.home.nl/davehorne/mp3/'sWonderful.mp3 I wrote earlier in this massive thread that I thought an anti-virus program was the culprit in adding noise to the files. I really don't think that was the case. I have a set of headphones with a loose connection and even though that was 'output' it might have added noise to the 'input'. If it wasn't that it was the cheap Ikea lamp I have on the piano. At any rate, I simply use different headphones and turn the offending light off. The problem seems to be solved. (I was surprised that an apostrophe was allowed in file naming.) Quote No guitarists were harmed during the making of this message. In general, harmonic complexity is inversely proportional to the ratio between chording and non-chording instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Man, I love that! Really nice, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Tatum Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Here's the way So Many Stars turned out. hit me Linwood, I just d/l'd that and listened to it, that's really good work. I liked it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 Really good playing again, Dave. Those spots of chromatic movement of chords you use always work and never sound contrived. Your subtle endings have a refined, somewhat unresolved quality, which shows good instincts and control over the material. Thanks for posting that. Quote CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Horne Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 SK, thanks. I must confess I used those white boards to help. I had to knock out a wall to accommodate them but I think it was worth it. Quote No guitarists were harmed during the making of this message. In general, harmonic complexity is inversely proportional to the ratio between chording and non-chording instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzwee Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Great job with this thread SK and others! I haven't waded past page 2 yet and just started with the last couple of pages. This will be a great long term resource. I appreciate all of you contributing. It'll just take me awhile to read through all this... Quote Hamburg Steinway O, Crumar Mojo, Nord Electro 4 HP 73, EV ZXA1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kad Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I've avoided posting this link since this arrangement appears on one of the KC Comp CDs. However, I decided to go ahead and post it for three reasons: 1) It has an intro that I edited from the comp version in the interest of track length. 2) I feel awful about the fact that I haven't had time to contribute to this great thread thus far. 3) SK asked me to post it, and Steve is THE MAN!! This is a vocal arrangement I did for the Beatles's "Here, There and Everywhere": http://www.remainsmusic.com/audio/hte.mp3 Quote Reality is like the sun - you can block it out for a time but it ain't goin' away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 Truly beautifully done, kad. Not just the imaginative harmonies, but the sustained chords (and arrangement) elevate it to something more. Applause, and thanks for putting it up. Jazzwee - Thank you from all of us here in "The Room", and take your time... there's a lot of stuff on these pages. Quote CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kad Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Truly beautifully done, kad. Not just the imaginative harmonies, but the sustained chords (and arrangement) elevate it to something more. Applause, and thanks for putting it up. Jazzwee - Thank you from all of us, and take your time... there's a lot of stuff on these pages. Thank you Steve. I'm really embarrassed about posting something I did around 7 years ago when you manage to turn out phenomenal arrangements on a daily basis!! I look forward to contributing new stuff when life settles down a bit. In the mean time, keep your inspiring stuff coming! Quote Reality is like the sun - you can block it out for a time but it ain't goin' away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Yea kad. That's always been one of my favorite things I've ever heard here on the corner. Really good stuff. I'm a huge Beatles fan. I still listen to that catalog all the time and it's like I'm hearing it for the first time. Love your arr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnegrad Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Gorgeous Kad; well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kad Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Yea kad. That's always been one of my favorite things I've ever heard here on the corner. Really good stuff. I'm a huge Beatles fan. I still listen to that catalog all the time and it's like I'm hearing it for the first time. Love your arr. Thanks so much Linwood. You've posted so much great stuff here I wouldn't know where to start! Quote Reality is like the sun - you can block it out for a time but it ain't goin' away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Tatum Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Kad, I remember that track from KC Comp 10. Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kad Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Thank you everyone for the kind words. Let me reiterate that I've been more than humbled by all of your contributions! Hey Dave - yes, for better or worse, every voice in that recording is mine. Thanks again!! Kirk Quote Reality is like the sun - you can block it out for a time but it ain't goin' away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnegrad Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Kad, How many voices were there? Any doubling or chorusing used? It's very thick.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kad Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Kad, How many voices were there? Any doubling or chorusing used? It's very thick.... Hey Mark, No effects other than reverb. Each track is at least doubled - in some cases tripled or quadrupled. I like a "big" sound - within reason of course. The arrangement varies from simple 4 part harmony to upwards of 10 parts in some places. Thanks for your comments! Kirk Quote Reality is like the sun - you can block it out for a time but it ain't goin' away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 Nice pairing of tunes, Dave, and nice, relaxed exploring on them. The recording/piano sounds better too. Quote CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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